Please consider the environment before printing this Property

Featured Image

Metrofile – Steel Way Kuleka, KwaZulu Natal

Steel Way Kuleka, KwaZulu Natal, Empangeni, South Africa, 3880
for sale Clicktopurshase Icon

Location

Summary

  • One of ten properties as part of the Metrofile Portfolio Disposal 
  • Minimised concentration risk due to disposal across South Africa 
  • This property included an A-grade warehouses and offices in the heart of Kuleka, KwaZulu Natal with a GLA of ± 1,822m² 
  • Superior tenant covenant 
  • Industrial strong class asset 
  • Best in-class industrial asset 

Situation

The subject property is positioned in the industrial enclave of Kuleka, a suburb nestled within Empangeni’s bustling landscape. This property enjoys a strategic location on the town’s southeastern fringes, just a short 2.5-kilometer drive west from the N2 freeway. This proximity to a major thoroughfare ensures excellent connectivity to regional and national transportation networks, facilitating efficient logistical operations and accessibility. 

The strategic positioning of Kuleka extends beyond local amenities, with the city of Richards Bay a mere 13 kilometers to the east. This proximity not only offers access to additional resources and services but also taps into the broader economic opportunities and infrastructural advantages of a neighboring urban center. 

Kuleka’s location represents a harmonious blend of industrial functionality and residential convenience, making it an attractive locale for businesses seeking seamless integration with transport networks and individuals desiring a well-connected and vibrant living environment. 

Description

The subject property is a spacious warehouse building seamlessly integrated with adjoining office spaces. The main structure comprises functional and versatile warehouse accommodations complemented by well-appointed offices.  

Inside the attached offices, modern amenities and thoughtful layouts cater to administrative needs, fostering a conducive work environment. This integration of warehouse and office spaces promotes seamless workflow and operational synergy. Together, these features present an ideal setting for businesses seeking a consolidated and practical facility to support their operations effectively. 

The property boasts a robust fire protection system, where a dedicated fire sprinkler system is supplied with water from a pump housed within a sturdy brick-built structure

Zoning and Title Deed Information

Title Deed Number: T26501/2008 

Legal Description: Erf 287 Kuleka, Registration Division GU, KwaZulu Natal 

Registered Owner: Record Storage & Management Natal (Pty) Ltd 

Local Authority: uMhlathuze Municipality 
Extent: 3,358m² 

Zoning: General Industrial 2 

Primary Use:  Warehouse 

FAR: 1.0 

Coverage: 80% 

Height Restriction: Unrestricted 

Building Lines: 7.5m on street boundary 

Parking Requirements: 1 bay per 100m² of gross floor area

Rentable Areas

Description 

Size (m²) 

Warehouse 

912 

Warehouse 

549 

Office/despatch 

390 

Security office 

6 

Sprinkler pumphouse 

25 

Total 

1,822 

Tenancy

The subject property is being offered on the basis of a new, market-related, triple net, 10-year lease agreement, with Metrofile, the current owner, continuing as the tenant. Metrofile is a reputable business listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, ensuring a dependable and steady rental income for the investor. 

The duration of the leaseback arrangement strengthens the investment thesis for the portfolio. The lease is set to commence on the date of transfer. This property is to be disposed as part of the portfolio. 

Property Expenses and Operating Costs

Property Rates R8,807.63
Electricity R7,703.72
Refuse R591.00
Sewerage R562.45
Water R1,112.10
Security R1,890.62
Cleaning R1,890.62
Insurance R4,726.55
Repairs & Maintenance R4,726.55
Total R32,011.24

VAT

The Seller has been registered for VAT (Value Added Tax) and therefore VAT is payable by the Purchaser.

Sales Process

This property is being sold by way of a Private Tender process under a Sole Mandate with CBRE Excellerate.

Interested parties will have access to the Property Brochure and NDA on registration on the CBRE-X online website.

Should you wish to access the full Due Diligence information in the ClicktoPurchase (CTP) data room, we will require you to sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and provide information regarding the entity and individuals represented by that entity, that is expressing an interest in the property. This can be in the form of a link to your company website, your company profile or a brief resume for both the company and key individuals involved in the transaction.

On successful review of your registration, you will be granted access to the CTP data room. Besides all DD documentation, you will also have access to the sale agreement.

Should you wish to submit an offer on the property, you will be required to provide proof of funds or comfort from a financial institution that they would favourably consider an application from yourself for funding for the property in question. Interested parties are invited to submit their best unconditional offer as soon as possible.

Only interested parties that have submitted an NDA and provided the aforementioned information, will be invited to view the property in the company of the Agent or a representative of the Seller.

FICA and KYC verification will be required in order to register on (CTP).

In the instance where a binding offer acceptable to the Seller is presented, the Seller reserves the right to accept any offer but undertakes to instruct the Agent to inform all interested parties (those that have signed a NDA and accessed the DD information via CTP) that there is an offer under consideration at least 5 business days after receipt of that offer.

The agent will present all offers to the Sellers.

All offers need to be open for acceptance for a minimum period of 15 business days from date of submission.

The agent will communicate acceptance of their offer to the winning party and inform all other parties that have not been successful.

Offers will be assessed on, amongst others, the following criteria:

The price offered.

Ability to perform and provision of comfort letter or proof of funds for the transaction in question.

Conditionality of the offer and timeline to conclude the deal.

Disclaimer

CBRE Excellerate on its behalf and for the Owner of the Property, including the corporate structures holding the Property, whose agents they are, give notice that:

  1. This Investment Memorandum sets out a general outline only for guidance to potential purchasers, and does not constitute any part of an offer, invitation or contract.
  2. By reading part or all of the Investment Memorandum or by attending a meeting or engaging in a discussion at which the Investment Memorandum is partly or wholly delivered to you or discussed with you, you will be deemed to have (i) agreed to all of the terms of this notice and (ii) acknowledged that you understand the legal and potential regulatory sanctions attached to the misuse, disclosure or improper circulation of the Investment Memorandum. If this Investment Memorandum has been received in error, it must be returned to the Owner or the Advisor immediately without any copies thereof being made or retained or distributed.
  3. The Investment Memorandum contains confidential information pertaining to the Owner and its group companies and is only being made available, on a confidential basis, and subject to the provisions contained herein, for the exclusive use of the persons to whom it has been specifically delivered, for the sole purpose of providing information to assist the recipient in deciding whether it wishes to proceed with the further investigation of any transactions being discussed between the Advisor, Owner and recipient.
  4. The recipient hereof shall use the Investment Memorandum solely for the purpose of evaluating the potential transaction as set out in this Investment Memorandum and shall take all reasonable steps to protect the Investment Memorandum and keep it secure, adopting reasonable standards of care and safeguards, which care and safeguards shall not be less than the standard of care and safeguards that the recipient applies to its own confidential information. 
  5. Neither this Investment Memorandum nor its contents nor the fact of its existence may be disclosed to any other person or used for any purpose, without the prior written consent of the Advisor or the Owner, which consent may be granted or withheld in the sole and absolute discretion of the Owner or Advisor. Upon request, you will promptly return or destroy this Investment Memorandum and all other information made available in connection with the potential transaction and will not retain or distribute any copies thereof
  6. Except as otherwise set out in the Investment Memorandum, the Investment Memorandum is based on information received from the Owner Of this Property. Neither CBRE Excellerate nor the Owner can be held liable for any change in the information. Nothing contained herein is, or may be relied upon as, a promise or representation or warranty, whether as to the past or the future.
  7. Whilst CBRE Excellerate and the Owner use reasonable endeavours to ensure that the information in this Investment Memorandum is materially correct, any potential purchasers or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by thorough due diligence including inspection, searches, inquiries, surveys or otherwise as to their accuracy. The Investment Memorandum does not purport to contain all of the information that may be required to evaluate the Property. CBRE Excellerate and the Owner as such cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss of profits resulting from, inter alia, direct or indirect actions based upon the content of this Investment Memorandum, or any omissions herein. It should also be noted that any forecasts, projections, and forward-looking statements in the Investment Memorandum are dependent inter alia on the validity of the assumptions on which they are based and that no responsibility is accepted by either the Owner or CBRE Excellerate for the realisation thereof.
  8. No person in the employment of CBRE Excellerate has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this Property, including the corporate structures holding the Property.

Contacts

CBRE Excellerate
CBRE Excellerate
+27 (0) 11 911 8000
Fabio Nava
+27 (0) 82 585 2498
Fabio.Nava@cbreexcellerate.com
Vendor's Solicitor Firm
VDT Attorneys
+27 (0) 12 452 1313
Johan Liebenberg
+27 (0) 83 308 5628
JohanL@vdt.co.za
See website for full details : https://www.cbre-x.online

Disclaimer

Legal Information – Disclaimer South Africa:

Whilst reasonable care is taken to ensure that the information contained on this website is accurate, The Company cannot guarantee its accuracy and we reserve the right to change the information on this website (including these terms and conditions) at any time without notice.

Any person who accesses this website or relies on this website or on the information contained in this website does so at his or her own risk.

Information, ideas and opinions expressed on this website should not be regarded as professional advice or the official opinion of the Company and you are encouraged to consult professional advice before taking any course of action related to information, ideas or opinions expressed on this website.

The website and its content (including but not limited to pictures of properties, text, graphics, advertisements, files, links, financial calculators, general property information, or other items) are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any representations or warranties of any kind (express or implied). The Company disclaims all representations and warranties, including those regarding the condition, quality, performance, accuracy, suitability, fitness for purpose, completeness, or freedom from viruses or other harmful mechanisms of the website content. The Company makes no representation or warranty that the website content will be accurate, up to date, uninterrupted, or error-free. The Company cannot be held liable for any inaccurate information published on the website, except where such liability arises from gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

Indemnity:

You agree to indemnify the Company against any loss, claim, or damage which may be suffered by yourself or any third party arising in any way from your use of this website, website content, and/or any linked third-party website.

Limitation of Liability:

The Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss or damages arising from your use of, or reliance upon, the website or the website content; or your inability to use the website or the website content, and/or unlawful activity on the website and/or linked third-party websites. The Company is not liable for any loss or damage suffered by you or any third party arising in any way from your use of this website, website content, and/or any linked third-party website. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for the use to which you put this website and all the results and information you obtain from it, and that all warranties, conditions, undertakings, representations, and terms, whether expressed or implied, statutory, or otherwise, are excluded by the Company to the fullest extent permitted by law.

© 2024 Singer Vielle Ltd