ESTABLISHED VEHICLE BODY REPAIR BUSINESS CENTRAL BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX

Established over 34 years ago, by the vendor who have established an excellent business with an outstanding reputation for providing excellent workmanship, which has resulted in seeing high volumes of repeat custom. The garage specialises in body repair, paint finishing and accident damage. The garage has earnt an excellent reputation with a rating of 5* on Google Reviews. The business is now only coming to the market due to the vendor’s wish to retire. The garage is ideally located close to the A23 and is also only 15-minute walk from Brighton Mainline train station and is near several bus stops.

THE PREMISES: The garage is ideally located in Brighton close to the A23 and the London Road. This allows for easy access for customers from the local area as well as those from outside of the city. The workshop is in Beasconsfield Workshops, which are purpose built commercial units. The garage has 2 ramps, a spray booth oven and office space. In addition to this there is a separate paint mixing room with a Lechler Water based mixing machine and computer. All fixture and fittings are included in the sale, apart from personal tools. A full inventory of equipment is available upon request. There is also a toilet with wash hand basin towards the rear of the workshop. There are also 3 designated car parking spaces available outside of the garage. The garage is fitted with alarms and CCTV.

TURNOVER: At present the vendor works full time in the business and is open Monday-Thursday 8am-5:30pm. We are informed that the approximate current weekly turnover is £1,600 per week. Please note the rent does not attract VAT. Full trading information is available upon request. A handover and/or training would also be available from the vendor, subject to discussions and requirements.

TENURE: The landlord is offering a new 5-year lease at a commencing rental of £21,780, which will include the annual service charge of £2,400. The rent review will take place in year 3.

RATES: The current rates payable are £1,382 per annum and the rateable value for the premises is £16,500 per annum. Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to verify same.

GENERAL REMARKS: This business was personally inspected by the vendor’s sole selling agents and is very highly recommended. Established business with an excellent reputation and repeat trade. Comes to the market full equipped.

PRICE: We are instructed to sell the goodwill, lease, fixture and fittings PRICE REDUCTION £45,000 SAV

LEGAL FEES: Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.

VIEWING: On no account should any approach be made to the Manager or the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: Our client has been informed an EPC should be made available for this property.