Further Reduced Independent Opticians In Se London For Sale | | Undisclosed London | | The Business Partnership is proud to market for sale this bright, independent opticians in an excellent location in SE London. Due to personal reasons, the vendor wishes to complete as soon as possible and will consider any serious offers. | | ADVERT NUMBER : 62246
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 9,034 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Care / Health / Beauty | | TRADE TYPE: | Opticians | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £49,750 | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | The opticians was set up by a young couple 2 years ago in a very prominent position on a major road junction. The shop underwent a complete refit, with new plumbing and electrics. They offer eye tests (including fundus imaging) and supply both contact lenses and spectacles (designer and NHS) from the comprehensive stock on the premises. They also offer the usual optical accessories and retail items for sale.
The business has over 2,000 clients, split equally between private and NHS. It offers a fantastic opportunity for a Dispensing or Opthalmic Optician to purchase a well equipped, profitable and well regarded business, whilst still offering considerable scope for increased services and revenues.
Key points:
* Prominent position in a busy commercial, residential and academic area
* Excellent mix of private and NHS patients
* Little local competition
* Shop has space available for further examination rooms
* New lease available to incoming tenant
* Modern equipment in place - no further investment required to continue trading profitably
Location:
The bright, modern shop is in a prominent position on the junction of two A roads, meaning it enjoys high footfall and is noticed by motorists and bus commuters stopped at the traffic lights. A major hospital and a college are within sight of the shop.
Premises:
The open area to the front of the store has 2 partitioned booths opposite a spectacle display. Behind the reception area is an open workroom off which there is a private, well equipped consultation room and a separate kitchen and WC and access to the small back yard.
Immediately behind the reception area there are stairs to the 2 large basement rooms, currently used for storage.
The vendors own the freehold and will be offering a new lease to the buyer. Expect rent to be £23k per annum.
Competition:
There is no national brand situated locally, just another independent store about half a mile away.
Potential:
When the store was opened, local leaflet drops were carried out. Little advertising and marketing has been done since, which means there is real scope for further market penetration.
The website has the option for customers to book an eye test online.
Hours:
9:30 - 6, Mon - Fri
9:30 - 1, Sat (Optional - not contracted to open on Saturdays)
Handover:
Full training will be provided on the virtually new equipment.
Equipment:
All the equipment was new 2 years ago. The equipment is on a 5 years lease, which the buyer will be expected to take on for the remaining term.
Reason for selling:
The vendors will be relocating abroad. | | | | | | SOLD or WITHDRAWN FROM MARKET | | | | | | | | | | | |
