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The Common Auction Conditions have been updated as at February 2026.

The Arcade, Harpur Street and High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1NS

As to 4 Market Hall and with reference to footnote(4) Under the tenancy and Accommodation schedule, the lease has completed on 11/03/2026.

As to Unit 8a The Arcade, a new lease has been completed for a term of 3 years from 25/03/2026 at a rent reserved of £6,500 per annum exclusive. A copy of the lease is available on the Legal Pack.

As to Unit 9a and 9b Market Hall, Little Learning Lab LTD has signed a new lease for a term of 5 years from 25/03/2026 at a rent of £10,000 per annum exclusive. The lease provides for a fixed rental increase to £11,000 per annum exclusive on 25/03/2027 and further fixed rental increase to £12,000 per annum exclusive on 25/03/2031. The lease provides a Tenant option to determine on 25/03/2029 upon serving 6 months’ notice.

As to 10 The Arcade, a Reversionary lease has been completed for a term of 3 years from 15/06/2029 until 14/06/2032 at a Rent Reserved of the greater of £14,300 per annum exclusive or Open Market Rental Value. The lease will be subject to a Tenant option to determine the lease within 30 days of the Rent being determined. A copy of the lease is available on the Legal Pack.

As to Unit 16 The Arcade, the tenant is not in occupation of the property.

As to Unit 20 The Arcade, Robin Barbers Limited have completed a new 3-year lease from 25/03/2026 at £4,500 per annum exclusive.

As to 7 Market Hall, T/a Pumpernickel Health Food, a new lease has been completed for a term of 10 years from 17/03/2026 at a rent reserved of £12,000 per annum exclusive with a tenant option to determine the lease and a rent review on 17/03/2031.

As to 17 Harpur Street, on 23 February 2026 the tenant attempted to hand back the keys to the unit to the landlord. This was not accepted by the landlord. Since 23 February 2026 the tenant is no longer occupying the unit. The Seller has received correspondence from the tenant alleging a repudiatory breach of the lease and other issues. The Seller has written to the tenant refuting the allegations and, without prejudice, invited the tenant’s further response. So far no response has been received. On 3 March 2026 the Seller sent a letter before action to the tenant to recover tenant’s arrears.