FOUR empty shops in Taunton have been let out over the last six weeks.

Humberts has recently agreed the letter of 27 East Reach.

The lock-up shop premises faces onto the main road and thoroughfare into the town.

The retail unit has a net internal area of 16.40 m2 (177 ft2) and is self-contained with its own WC facilities. The property was available at a rent of £4,000 per annum.

Stephen Richards who heads up the commercial department for Humberts said: “We have let 4 shops within Taunton town centre in the last six weeks which bodes well for Taunton itself.

"The demand for retail space has increased over the last couple of months which is hopefully a sign of increased demand within the town for commercial property.”