"With trends and shopping patterns changing dramatically over the years, Retail is the most dynamic sector. The long-established maxim, 'Retail is detail', not only applies to the sector itself but also to the expert witness approach when dealing with Lease Consultancy and Rent Review negotiations."
Profile
My life at FHP is an unusual combination of a Retail Agency role and acting as an Expert Witness for Retail Lease Renewals and Rent Reviews. It's a diverse and varied job taking me much further afield than our core patch in the East Midlands; in my long career within the Retail Sector, I've become familiar with most towns and cities.
The proactive approach, rather than a reactive mentality, applies to both Agency and Professional work and is important to achieving success. The fact that FHP is involved with so many Retail deals gives us the first hand knowledge of the market that's essential for presenting witness statements. We also have a substantial database of comparable evidence which is the envy of other firms.
Current Role
- Retained Agent for Paper Kisses card shops, successfully acquiring over 20 new units in the last 18 months in Yorkshire, East Midlands and East Anglia
- Continuing to act for Betfred Bookmakers within the Midlands and East Anglia region, having acquired over 40 branches for the company
- Letting agents for the new Barclays flagship branch in Derby City Centre
- Lease Renewals acting for landlords of the Lush store on Clumber Street, Nottingham and the Iceland and W H Smith units in Beeston
- Preferred Agents for Derby Cathedral Quarter, having achieved seven lettings in Sadler Gate during the last 12 months
Interests
I have played league standard badminton for many years. It combines quick thinking, reading your opponent's intentions and relying on your decisions to secure the right result.
In the opposite extreme, for relaxation and recharging the batteries I enjoy hiking in the Lakeland mountains, the Peak District or along the canal towpaths. I'm often asked, why do you want to walk up that mountain? My answer is that it's a challenge which pushes me to my limits and I never tire of that feeling of achievement when you stand on the summit. What I don’t like is the thought of having to slow down as you get older!
