Swan Bank, Congleton
Annual Rental Of £12,000

53.8 m sq (579 sq ft) Lock Up Shop

An opportunity to let a versatile lock up shop in a secondary location situated close to the main shopping street. It is also within close proximity of other local retailers. There is on-street parking immediately adjacent and municipal car parking is available within a couple of minutes walk.

The property comprises a ground floor shop with large display windows and central door, in a mix terrace property of traditional design and constriction. The property has a timber framed period style frontage. Internally the shop has internal security shutters, laminate floors, spotlighting, and wc. to the rear.


As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments.

Permitted Payments
 
Before the tenancy starts (payable to Timothy A Brown 'the Agent')

Holding Deposit (per tenancy) — One week’s rent. Payable to Timothy A Brown 'the Agent'
This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year) — Five weeks’ rent. Payable to Timothy A Brown 'the Agent'
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

During the tenancy (payable to the Agent)

Unpaid Rent
Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s)
Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request) — £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation.
To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer (Tenant’s Request) — £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher.
To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination (Tenant’s Request)
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

During the tenancy (payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable
Utilities - gas, electricity, water, drainage
Communications - telephone and broadband
Installation of cable/satellite supplier
Television licence
Council Tax

Other permitted payments
Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.

Tenant Protection
Timothy A Brown is a member of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme, which is a client money protection scheme, and is also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent's website or by contacting the agent directly.