Tile Mountain, one of the UK’s largest and expanding tile merchants, has taken on a new showroom and trade counter unit in Nottingham. The new showroom is prominently located along Lenton Lane surrounded by a number of occupiers including BMW Sytner, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Audi, B&Q, Screwfix and more. The deal has been agreed between FHP Property Consultants, acting for the Landlord and Knight Frank acting on behalf of Tile Mountain for the new letting of a refurbished trade counter unit, which was formerly occupied by Plumbase and prior to that Michael Pavis Plumbing.

Chris Proctor of FHP Property Consultants who acted on behalf of Landlord commented:

“It is fantastic to have secured the fast-growing and exciting occupier of Tile Mountain on a long term lease. They will be a good addition to Nottingham and have secured a very prominent position in the heart of Nottingham’s trade & car dealership area. This was a long deal that required everyone to work together, so a big thank you to all involved; Tile Mountain, Knight Frank, DLA Piper Law, Node Building Consultancy and Office Innovations to achieve this result.“

Edward Kennerley of Knight Frank who acted on behalf of Tile Mountain commented:

“We are delighted to work with Tile Mountain once again on the acquisition of this new store. Tile Mountain are a superb example in the growth of ecommerce, but they continue to invest in key retail & trading locations such as here in Nottingham. Knight Frank continue to seek out new premises and look forward to further announcements in the near future.”

Tile Mountain Group Chairman, Mo Iqbal, said:

“We’re delighted to be bringing what will be our fifth flagship store to Nottingham as part of our retail estate expansion programme.

This unit is ideal for the type of retail experience that Tile Mountain offers – a tile shopping experience like no other in a large, spacious environment with an array of displays showcasing over one thousand different styles of tiles and an unrivalled selection of outdoor tiles and tiling products.

We’re incredibly happy to have secured such a site and thank both Knight Frank and FHP Property for their efforts in helping us to bring Tile Mountain to the city of Nottingham.”

For further information on this deal or to see how FHP can help you with the disposal or letting of your premises, please contact Chris Proctor on 07747 464 770 or email chris@fhp.co.uk.

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13 June 2022

As agents for Clowes Developments on their fantastically successful Castlewood Business Park at Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway, FHP Property Consultants are pleased to confirm the further disposal of five trade counter units fronting the A38 and adjoining the access road to the business park.

Positioned alongside the successful Shell Petrol Filling Station, Greggs and Costa Coffee units adjoining the A38 which continue to trade very well, the latest deal sees five trade counter units disposed of, four let to renowned trade counter operators Screwfix and Howdens Joinery, both taking two units each.

Therefore, the final unit on this five unit scheme is available and provides a terrific opportunity for trade counter or even standard warehouse or industrial operators to lease prime new build space adjoining the A38 and within minutes of Junction 28 of the M1 itself.

The deal for the disposal of the five units was brokered by Tim Gilbertson of FHP who commented:

“It’s great to see further quality additions to the fantastic list of occupiers we have at Castlewood Business Park.  With the best part of 2,000,000ft² now built on site, the disposal of these five small trade counter units really augments the scheme as they sit prominently at the entrance to the estate adjoining Costa Coffee, a Shell Petrol Filling Station and Greggs.

The strength of the location is clear from the fact that four of the units have been let already, Howdens Joinery taking two and Screwfix taking two, and both should be up and running and trading in the very near future.

The last unit therefore represents a fantastic and final opportunity on the site for a trade counter business or indeed a more standard warehouse or industrial occupier to take prime space and benefit from fantastic passing trade, together with superb access to the A38 and M1 at Junction 28.

The final unit extends to approximately 370m² (3,982ft²) and is available for occupation now.

I’m sure this will be snapped up quickly by an occupier wanting to benefit from the fantastic location and terrific footfall created by the adjoining household name occupiers.

The disposal of these five trade counter units isn’t the most recent deal at Castlewood though, a further unit of 18,000ft² has been bespoke built and sold to a local occupier and more details will be revealed shortly.”

Development Director of Clowes Developments, James Richards who has overseen Castlewood from its inception commented:

“We are delighted at this latest deal, having lived and breathed Castlewood now for nearly 15 years, it’s terrific to see the huge range of quality occupiers we have and I’m sure the final unit on this scheme will be let quickly.

We have news of other deals at Castlewood to bring forward shortly and I’m sure that this market-leading business park will continue to go from strength to strength as we reach the point of nearly having developed out the entirety of the scheme.”

For further information on the last available trade counter unit at Castlewood Business Park, please contact either Tim Gilbertson (07887 787 893 / tim@fhp.co.uk) or Chris Proctor (07747 464 770 / chris@fhp.co.uk) of FHP Property Consultants.

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Tim Gilbertson

9 June 2022

On behalf of investor clients, Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor of FHP Property Consultants are delighted to make available a high calibre warehouse or manufacturing unit on the ever popular Stanton Hill Industrial Estate at Sutton in Ashfield.

In a market where existing stock is still so hard to source, this will be a welcome addition to the J28, M1 offering and provides detached pristinely presented potential manufacturing or production space with car park and self-contained delivery yard.

This will be marketed by Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor of FHP who commented:

“It is great to have this building on the market which should be very well received, particularly as it benefits from not only a great location but also is fully fitted to include heating and lighting to the warehouse.

With self-contained car park and additional self-contained separate delivery yard, the building also benefits from a circa 700KVA electricity supply, making it terrific for manufacturing purposes as well as distribution.

We are sure that there will be strong interest in this opportunity and hopefully, a new tenant can quickly benefit from this excellent space.”

For further information or to arrange to view, please contact either Tim Gilbertson (07887 787 893 / tim@fhp.co.uk) or Chris Proctor (07747 464 770 / chris@fhp.co.uk) of FHP Property Consultants.

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1 June 2022

Pride Park continues to be a popular choice for office occupiers and that is apparent in a recent deal concluded by FHP Property Consultants.  Edward Lloyd House situated on Pinnacle Way, Pride Park has recently been let.

Edward Lloyd House is one of the best detached office buildings on Pride Park and extends to approximately 9,700ft².  The high quality self-contained office premises benefits from open plan accommodation and good on-site parking facilities.

The office has been let on new lease terms for a period of 8 years at a rent which breaks back to £16.50ft².Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“I am delighted to have let Edward Lloyd House.  This is an excellent building being one of the most recent offices built on Pride Park and the property offers excellent headquarters accommodation.  As a result we have achieved a rent of £16.50ft² which is an excellent result for our client.  There are currently few sizeable detached offices available on Pride Park particularly in the 7,500ft² to 15,000ft² bracket and we may start to see businesses looking further afield at some of Derby’s high profile multi let office buildings such as Cardinal Square and Pentagon House.”

For further information on this letting or to discuss your office requirement, please contact Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants on 07917 460 031 / darran@fhp.co.uk.

Darran Severn

May 2022

FHP are delighted to bring to the market Unit 3 Park Lane Business Park, Kirkby in Ashfield.  The park is located to the southwest of Kirkby has good accessibility, with excellent road links to A38 and J28 of the M1 motorway.

The property offers a well presented warehouse space, including additional office and ancillary areas providing clear span accommodation with 2 roller shutter doors extending to 502 sq m (5,405 sq ft) on a securely palisade fenced and gated site.

Amy Howard, of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“As the industrial market continues to see low supply levels across the region, I anticipate the unit to spend very little time on the market. It is a great opportunity to occupy a property that is situated on a 0.75-acre site with a generous amount of car parking spaces.  The unit is in a good condition, positioned in a prime location with excellent links to the M1 and is suitable to a variety of different occupiers.

The unit is immediately available and I look forward to speaking with all interested parties.

For further information please contact Amy Howard of FHP Property Consultants on 07887 787894 / amy.howard@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to have been instructed to market a rare freehold industrial opportunity at Langham Park off Lows Lane in Stanton by Dale, Ilkeston.  The property is situated within an established industrial and distribution location and provides convenient access to Junction 25 of the M1.

The premises comprises a 759ft² mid-terraced unit providing clear span warehouse accommodation. The unit benefits from an excellent specification including 3 phase power, 5.8m eaves height, LED lighting, disabled WC, and security grilles. Externally, there is some dedicated parking and loading access via a roller shutter door.

Dan Mooney of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“Freehold opportunities within the small to medium size bracket do not come by very often, particularly in Ilkeston. There is hot demand from local businesses looking to purchase their own property and I anticipate this will be very well received. Therefore, I would urge any potential buyers to contact me in the first instance as this is not an opportunity to be missed.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Dan Mooney on 07929 716 330/ dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk.

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Dan Mooney

May 2022

[Block F right to left, Hannah Bailey – Clowes Developments, Richard Sutton – NG Chartered Surveyor, Chris Proctor – FHP and James Richards – Clowes Developments]

Clowes Developments update the market on their progress at brand new industrial hub, Forbes Park located off Fields Farm Road in Long Eaton.

Forbes Park construction works began in Spring 2021. Despite nationwide challenges within the construction industry, main contractor Roe Developments and the wider team including IMA Architects, Millward Consulting Engineers and Postins Project Services have delivered the first phase of the development.

Clowes together with their agents, NG Chartered Surveyors and FHP Property Consultants, are pleased to announce that occupiers of Block F including Toolstation and City Plumbing are open and trading. The final occupier, yet to be named, are completing their fitout and are aiming to begin trading by the summer.

Block D comprising of four individual units totalling circa 13,700sq ft has been sold in its entirety to a private investor. Occupiers are expected to move into their new premises later this year.

[Block D]

The construction of Unit A, comprising a standalone 19,500sq ft unit with a secure goods yard and private car park, completed in April 2022, this unit will soon be occupied by its new owners.

[Block A]

Construction continues in other areas of the site. Unit C is expected to be ready for occupation by the end of the year with a private investor already lined up to take occupation of the building upon completion.

Block E comprises four terrace retail / fast food units with a prominent roadside presence and convenient parking. The target completion date for the units is the 19^th of May 2022 with a national bakery chain due to take occupation of Unit E1 once complete.

Richard Sutton from NG Chartered Surveyors commented,

“This is a landmark moment for Long Eaton’s newest development and for Clowes who have created something very special. It’s been fantastic working for them alongside the team at FHP to achieve a fantastic result with nearly all the units sold or pre-let ahead of the practical completion date.”

Chris Proctor of FHP is also anticipating the completion of further units, saying,

“Clowes Developments have created a fantastic new trading estate for Long Eaton, which is supported by the fact all units have either been pre-let or pre-sold. It has been a pleasure working on the scheme alongside Clowes, NG Chartered Surveyors, IM Architects, Geldards and Roe Developments on this highly successful scheme of new trading units. I look forward to the completion of further units on the estate, with a number of these already under offer.”

Three units remain available to let in unit E’s retail/fast food facility. Interested parties are invited to contact agents Chris Proctor of FHP Property Consultants via chris@fhp.co.uk or Richard Sutton of NG Chartered Surveyors via richards@ng-cs.com directly.

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3 May 2022

I’d like to take the opportunity to personally say a massive thank you to Chris Proctor from FHP Property Consultants, for helping our team find our perfect premises to help continue our growth as a company. For any other local businesses in Mansfield looking to relocate and expand their companies, I highly recommend FHP Property Consultants, their service is 10/10, and Chris is brilliant, he was very polite and professional and we cannot recommend him enough!

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to confirm the letting of Unit 5 Anglia Way, Mansfield on behalf of Ash Bow Estates Limited to AM Packaging (Mansfield) Limited, a local expanding business who were looking for larger warehouse premises in the local area.

Chris Proctor of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“It has been a pleasure dealing with AM Packaging with this deal requiring a real team effort in respect of the vacating occupier moving out and AM Packaging moving into the unit, which was all done within 24 hours of one another!  I wish AM Packaging all the best with their new unit, and I would be delighted to speak with any other Mansfield businesses looking to expand and relocate in the area.”

Lee Childerley of AM Packaging commented:

“I’d like to take the opportunity to personally say a massive thank you to Chris Procter from FHP Property Consultants, for helping our team find our perfect premises to help continue our growth as a company. For any other local businesses in Mansfield looking to relocate and expand their companies, I highly recommend FHP Property Consultants. Their service is 10/10, and Chris is brilliant, he was very polite and professional and we cannot recommend him enough!”

For further information on this deal or to see how FHP can help you with the disposal or letting of your premises, please contact Chris Proctor on 07747 464 770 or email chris@fhp.co.uk.

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20 April 2022

2022 has been a busy start for FHP’s Industrial and Logistics Team with 89 deals agreed that are either under offer, acquired, let or sold. This equates to a total square footage agreed in 2022 of 1,173,505ft², which includes both existing and new build properties all due to complete within 2022.

We understand from wider market data that the total take up of logistics space in the UK in terms of completed deals in Q1 2022 was 12,700,000ft², which is 79% above the long-term Q1 average.  Supply has fallen to 16,800,000ft², the lowest level ever recorded reflecting a vacancy rate of 2.8% across the UK.

Most notably from the statistics, given the low level of supply in the marketplace, in Q1, 53% of total take up was either build-to-suit units or speculatively built new units, which is the highest level ever on record.

If you do have a requirement for industrial space or are struggling to find your next property, please do not hesitate to contact FHP’s Industrial and Logistics Team who would be happy to assist on 0115 9507577.

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to have recently completed on the letting of E7 Cranmer Road to local production company, Presentation Design Services Ltd.

The property is located on West Meadows Industrial Estate, a well-established location for trade counter, manufacturers and storage operators, and is situated conveniently off the A52 at Pentagon Island. The unit comprises of 5,010ft² of clear span warehouse space with electric roller shutter loading door, WCs and reception area, and also benefits from external forecourt parking.

Dan Mooney of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“The property had been on the market for quite some time, however as a result of an extensive refurbishment to split the former 9,000ft² warehouse into two separate units, both were under offer within a couple of months. This is a great result for all parties involved as we agreed new lease terms for a period of 5 years, so I am pleased to have got this one over the line. I wish Presentation Design Services Ltd the very best and hope that their move into the unit is a success.

Clearly this proves that there is still a good demand of occupiers looking to move into sub-5,000ft² second-hand units in Derby. Therefore, I would invite any property owners to get in touch should you be looking to dispose of a freehold or leasehold property.”

For further information or to discuss your property requirement, please contact either Dan Mooney on 07929 716 330 / dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk or Darran Severn on 07917 460 031 / darran@fhp.co.uk.

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Dan Mooney

April 2022

The East Midlands is currently experiencing the highest level of speculative development of industrial / warehouse space. FHP Property Consultants have been instrumental in bringing forward a number of these developments and we are pleased to provide the following updates.

Castlewood Business Park positioned at A38 / Junction 28 M1 an established logistics and warehouse location. The site currently has two units under construction of 12,466m² (134,192ft²) & 16,426m² (176,817ft²) ready for August 2022. The scheme of two units is a joint venture between Clowes Developments and GLP.

EMDC, East Midlands Distribution Centre, Castle Donington a central location directly off the A50 and J24 of the M1. The joint venture of Clowes Developments and GLP is providing two further strategic Grade A warehouses of 17,611m² (189,573ft²) and 25,958m² (279,418ft²) ready for August 2022.

Blenheim Park, Nottingham at Junction 26 M1 just North of Nottingham City Centre where Wilson Bowden and Urban Logistics REIT are closing in on practical completion of 18,090ft², 24,140ft², 43,000ft² & 81,100ft². The units will reach practical completion next month and as it stands 3 of the 4 buildings are currently under offer.

Teal Park, Netherfield, Nottingham a scheme by AC Lloyd Commercial (ACL) and Henry Davidson Developments (HDD) with funder Northwood Logistics. The site is already home to a large trade scheme with a number of national names included. By August 2022 of this year there will be 6 larger industrial units ranging between 878m² (9,450ft²) up to 2,923m² (31,470ft²).

There is already strong demand and interest in all of these schemes, with the Logistics and Industrial team seeking further new opportunities to bring forward strategic land and development sites across the region.

For more information on any of these schemes, please get in touch with the Industrial and Logistics Team at FHP Property Consultants on 0115 950 7577.

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21 April 2022

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to bring to market the former Derby Wholesale Market which is situated off Pentagon Island, Derby.  The site is situated on Chequers Road which runs parallel with the A52 thus being highly visible from the A52 a major dual carriageway linking to the M1 Motorway.

Approximately 3 acres in size, the site currently consists of a 25,000ft² warehouse with ancillary buildings with the remaining area comprising hard surfaced storage land.  The property can be purchased or rented as seen or with buildings to be refurbished to a specification to suit individual parties.  Alternatively, new trade counter/industrial/warehouse units from 25,000ft² up to a maximum size of 57,000ft² can be delivered to a specification to suit.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“This is an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a prime site in one of the most prominent locations in Derby.  The site would suit a variety of users from car dealerships, trade counter users to storage and distribution or for use as a transport depot. 

We are inviting all enquiries and I look forward to speaking with any interested businesses.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact Darran Severn (07917 460 031) / darran@fhp.co.uk, Tim Gilbertson (07887 787 893) / tim@fhp.co.uk or our joint agent Sean Bremner of CPP (07541 505 980) / sean@cppartners.co.uk.

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Darran Severn

April 2022

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to bring to the market the last remaining 4 industrial units on Whyburn Business Park on Wigwam Lane, an already established and popular industrial location in Hucknall, Nottingham.

Phase 1 having recently completed, with Phases 2 and 3 scheduled to be developed offering additional small to medium sized industrial units.

The remaining units in Phase 1 comprise of a mixture of 1,765 sq ft and 2,131 sq ft industrial units with excellent eave heights, good amounts of power/KVA and generous amounts of parking and yard space.  The success of the development so far is evident with occupation nearly at ⅔ with the last 4 units still available in this 9 unit development.

Anthony Barrowcliffe, Surveyor in FHP Property Consultant’s Industrial team comments:

“I very much look forward to working on this scheme in Hucknall on behalf of Total Aggerates Ltd and Total Reclaims Ltd.  I have personally got to know Hucknall well and have had good success in the area, as well as being very active in the small to medium sized industrial sector throughout Nottinghamshire. Whyburn Business Park helping FHP to service this sector of the industrial market even better and helping to fulfil the excellent requirements we have and regularly keep getting in. 

 We look forward to getting this estate to full occupation, then moving on to Phase 2 and 3.”

Amy Howard, Surveyor in FHP Property Consultant’s Industrial team comments:

“It is apparent that there has been a shortage of small to medium sized units and this continues to be the case, especially for new builds. The remaining units on this site and further phases confirmed for development shows promising opportunities for occupiers who are looking to secure warehouse space.  

It is an excellent opportunity for Anthony and I, and I look forward to working alongside Total Aggregates Ltd and Total Reclaims Ltd in securing them some viable tenants.  With the current scarcity of these sized units, I imagine these to spend very little time on the market.”

For further information on Whyburn Business Park or to discuss your property requirements, please contact Anthony Barrowcliffe on 07557 972 008 / anthony@fhp.co.uk or Amy Howard on 07887 787 894 / amy.howard@fhp.co.uk.

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FHP Property Consultants are delighted to bring to market Unit C at West Hallam Industrial Estate, Ilkeston.   West Hallam Industrial Estate is situated approximately 7 miles north east of Derby and 10 miles west of Nottingham.  The estate benefits from good road links with Junction 25 of the M1 motorway located approximately 6 miles south east via the A52 and Junction 26 of the M1 motorway located approximately 9 miles north east via the A610.

The property provides clear span industrial/warehouse accommodation with four roller shutter loading doors and extends to 727.41m² (7,830ft²).

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“While stock levels continue to be low, I expect to receive a great deal of interest in this unit especially given its size, location and self-contained yard.  The unit is currently undergoing a full refurbishment which will take approximately 8 – 12 weeks but will be immediately available on new lease terms following.  I look forward to speaking with all parties.”

The property is available to lease at a rent of £46,980 per annum which equates to £6.00ft².

For further information please contact Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants on 07917 460 031 / darran@fhp.co.uk or Dan Mooney on 07929 716 330 / dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk.

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Darran Severn

April 2022

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to have completed on the letting of Block 17.1 Amber Business Centre in Riddings, Alfreton to CST Engineering Ltd.

The property is an end terraced light industrial unit comprising 747ft² of clear span space with some welfare facilities.  The premises is situated within a established industrial estate providing close proximity to nearby towns including Ripley, South Normanton, Belper and Kirkby in Ashfield, with main road links to the A38 and Junction 26 – 28 of the M1 motorway.

Dan Mooney of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“This was a smooth process having taken just 3 weeks from agreeing heads of terms to completion, so a great result for all involved.  We received a solid level of enquiries for this unit especially from new businesses looking to get their foot in the door, so it is a pleasure to have agreed a deal with CST Engineering.  We wish them all the best moving forward.”

Should you be looking to discuss your property requirements, then please contact Dan Mooney on (07929 716 330) / dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk.

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Dan Mooney

April 2022

FHP Property Consultants on behalf of private clients are delighted to confirm the letting of Unit 1 Birch Park, Giltbrook, Nottingham to Curve Craft Ltd.  The business has a reputation within the high-end KBB furniture manufacturing sector as the market-leading supplier of bespoke curved doors and curved accessories.  The business is currently going through a period of expansion and have agreed terms for a lease on 32,448ft² of space at Birch Park.

Paul Murray, Managing Director of Curve Craft commented:

“When we contacted Chris Proctor at FHP Property, he became very proactive in finding a suitable number of premises for us to view and evaluate. Due to outgrowing our current premises, in less than 5 years, we needed to find somewhere with more longevity and space to expand further, Birch Park offers this in abundance. Thank you, Chris.”

Chris Proctor, Associate Director of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“It has been a pleasure agreeing this deal with Paul and seeing his business expand into over 30,000ft² of space.  Demand for warehousing within this size range remains strong with buildings going under offer quickly and a number of active requirements in the marketplace from good quality businesses.”

For further information on this deal or to see how FHP can help you with the disposal or letting of your premises, please contact Chris Proctor on 07747 464 770 or email chris@fhp.co.uk.

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11 March 2022

On behalf of Coney Green Developments (Clay Cross Ltd), FHP Property Consultants and Knight Frank joint agents on the scheme are delighted to confirm phase one of Wingfield Court, Clay Cross, Chesterfield has reached completion with all three units sold/let.

The new occupiers include Stanwood Engineering Ltd, DK Europe Ltd and Highlight Crafts Ltd.  The first phase of units extends to approximately 12,700ft² across the three units and all units were under offer prior to completion of the build.

Planning has just been granted for the second phase of units at Wingfield Court, which will bring forward a further sixteen units ranging from 1,900ft² up to 12,000ft² with the ability to combine units.

David Roe of Coney Green Developments commented:

“I am very pleased to have completed phase 1 of Wingfield Court. We continue to receive strong levels of interest for the scheme and we look forward to delivering more units, which will create both employment and economic growth for the local area.”

Chris Proctor, Associate Director of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“Following the success of over 100,000ft² developed on Railway View Business Park in Clay Cross on behalf of the same client, it is fantastic to continue this momentum on Wingfield Court.  We now turn our focus to Phase 2 and we already have a number of units on the development under offer, but we do invite further interest in the scheme and we would be delighted to speak to both local and national occupiers.”

John Jarman of Knight Frank commented:

“There continues to be a severe shortage of small to medium sized units across the region. Our enquiry levels are running significantly ahead of pre-covid levels with approx. 50% of all enquiries received for units up to 10,000ft².

The first phase has been a huge success and the second phase will provide further much needed space to fulfil the occupier demand that we are seeing. The scheme will be built to a high specification and provides flexibility to suit industrial, manufacturing and warehouse uses.”

For further information on Wingfield Court or to discuss your property requirements, please contact Chris Proctor (07747 464 770 / chris@fhp.co.uk) of FHP Property Consultants, or John Jarman ( 07825 454 749 / john.jarman@knightfrank.com) of Knight Frank.

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17 March 2022

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to have been instructed to market this rare opportunity to lease a trade counter/warehouse unit on Ascot Drive, Derby.

The property provides showroom warehousing with two storey offices to the front and two warehouse bays to the rear comprising a total size of 1,217.5m² (13,104ft²).  The unit is available on new lease terms at a rent of £90,000 per annum.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“It is not often a space such as this becomes available in such a prominent position on Ascot Drive.  There continues to be a real shortage of available units in Derby and I therefore expect to receive good levels of interest especially given the unit’s location and secure yard.  I look forward to speaking with interested parties.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Darran Severn on (07917 460 031) / darran@fhp.co.uk or Tim Gilbertson (07887 787 893) / tim@fhp.co.uk.

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Darran Severn

March 2022

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to the market a recently refurbished industrial unit situated on Shipley Court within the Manners Industrial Estate, a well-established industrial estate positioned west of Ilkeston Town Centre. The estate is positioned within close proximity to main road links such as the A6096, A52 and Junction 26 of the M1 Motorway.

The premises comprises 2,920ft² of clear span industrial space and internally benefits from a good specification including 3-phase power, full height loading door, max 4.7m eaves height and small kitchen/WC facilities.  Externally, there is tarmacked loading access and allocated parking for 6 vehicles.

The property is available on new lease terms for a term of 3-5 years at a rent of £22,000 per annum.

Dan Mooney of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“A great chance to occupy a recently refurbished unit that also benefits from 24/7 access on a securely gated estate. The unit has only just recently become vacant and it’s now ready for a new occupier to take under their wing. The unit could suit a variety of businesses and while we have already received good interest from existing enquiries, I am interested to hear from anyone looking for space like this so please do not hesitate to give me a call.”

Should you require any further details or to arrange a viewing, then please feel free to contact Dan Mooney on 07929 716 330 or by email dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk.

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Dan Mooney

March 2022

We are excited to confirm that Clowes Developments (UK) Limited have now submitted a Planning Application for EMDC 342.

This is a huge landmark for both Clowes and FHP as the development of EMDC 342, a new 342,000ft² distribution centre which will be delivered for the summer of 2023, will complete the 200 acre redevelopment of the former Castle Donington Power Station at East Midlands Distribution Centre, J24, Castle Donington.

The site is a hive of activity with EMDC 190 (190,000ft²) and EMDC 280 (280,000ft²) both under construction and due for completion in July / August.

Contact John Proctor or Tim Gilbertson at FHP or our Joint Agent, Ranjit Gill at Savills (Birmingham) for further information.

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John Proctor

4^th March 2022

FHP are pleased to announce the sale of Byron Station House on Baths Lane in Hucknall to Pegasus Hire Limited.  The site consisted of a large residential dwelling with commercial buildings and yard to the rear, an extremely unique site consisting of many elements.

The entire site was circa 0.33 acres and kept excellent company being located next to Hucknall’s tram/train station, Tesco, McDonalds, Aldi, Iceland and other major occupiers.

The vendors had lived in the house and had ran a very successful scaffolding and skip business from the property for many years.  My clients and I always felt the site best suited a commercial use alongside a residential element. During the marketing I conducted over 25 viewings with a huge variety of interest.  After several offers it was decided that the most suitable buyers were Sam and Jeremy Curtis from Pegasus Hire Limited.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP commented:

“This was an extremely interesting instruction which I thoroughly enjoyed as it entailed vision, open mindedness and options.

Pegasus Hire Limited purchased the site to run their plant and hire business, alongside converting the residential dwelling into apartments.  This we felt suited the site perfectly and their simple, straightforward, unconditional offer, enabled a successful sale.”

For further information on this transaction or to see how FHP can help you with your property requirements please contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 07557 972008 / anthony@fhp.co.uk.

The former premises of Environmental Coating (UK) Limited has successfully been sold to Trentside Products Limited.  The unit itself fronted the established industrial location of Hermitage Lane and provided warehouse space alongside internal offices, trade counter and fenced front yard/car park.

Trentside Products offer a full range of upholstery supplies and furniture components to the upholstered furniture market and have been established in the Mansfield area for more than a decade.  This purchase has helped with their rapid expansion and is an ideal location for their business model (staff, client base etc) and has become their new head office.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP commented:

“I was pleased to have disposed of this unit on behalf of Ray and Victoria Wright allowing them to retire as well as enabling and facilitating Trentside Products expansion.  This sale signifies the end of one highly successful company’s journey to open up the path for another local Mansfield company to have many years of success from this premises.”

For further information on this transaction or to see how FHP can help you with your property requirements please contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 07557 972008 / anthony@fhp.co.uk.

Extending in total to approximately 1,059m² (11,404ft²), with the benefit of a good sized car park to the front elevation and rear delivery yard, this simple storage or production unit is immediately available on a new lease.

It’s not often space of this size comes available on Sherwood Park and the ease of access to the M1 is rare for a unit of this size, so hopefully it will move quickly and strong interest is expected from the imminent start of our marketing campaign.

The property is available on a new lease and can be viewed now whilst our clients undertake various minor presentation works.

If this opportunity might be of interest and you would like to view or discuss, please contact Tim Gilbertson (07887 787 893 / tim@fhp.co.uk) or Chris Proctor (07747 464 770 / chris@fhp.co.uk) of FHP Property Consultants.

ENDS

Tim Gilbertson

8 March 2022

In another quick deal concluded by Tim Gilbertson, Director of FHP Property Consultants, a superbly presented unit of just under 28,000ft² has been let on Julias Way just off the A38 at Junction 28 of the M1.

Acting on behalf of investor clients, Tim Gilbertson concluded the deal to growing local business, We Are CCM Group, to facilitate their onward development.

Director of the company, Richard Ardis, commented:

“Since launching We Are Fulfilment we’ve been overwhelmed at the interest that successful, national businesses and brand new, start-up retailers have taken in our new fulfilment service.  We’ve outgrown our current warehouse facility within twelve months and are excited to invest in a new location to help expand our offering and help our growing base of clients take their businesses to the next level.”

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“It was a pleasure dealing with We Are CCM Group and achieving completion of the lease within 28 days of instruction of solicitors and agreement of terms really was a great result for all concerned.

This is a cracking building, a big car park to the front elevation and a further large yard, in a great spot just off the A38, so it’s no surprise that a deal was done so swiftly.

My clients deserve credit as we gave the advice to completely refurbish the building and present it immaculately, which they certainly achieved and as a result, they have been rewarded by a strong deal that suits both our investor clients and the new occupier alike.

We wish both parties well for the future and as ever, I must reiterate that the market continues to go from strength to strength and more space is needed for buyers and tenants across the board in terms of size and location as demand continues to far outweigh supply.”

For further information on this deal or to see how FHP can help you with the disposal or letting of your premises, please contact Tim Gilbertson on 07887 787 893 or email tim@fhp.co.uk.

ENDS

Tim Gilbertson

7 March 2022

With demand for storage and manufacturing space throughout the East Midlands continuing to far outweigh supply, Tim Gilbertson of FHP Property Consultants is pleased to make available an excellent warehouse or potential production unit just off Junction 28 of the M1 in Alfreton.

Offering detached storage or potential production space with extensive car park to the front elevation and separate secure rear loading yard, the owners of the building are embarking on a refurbishment of the building to put it in pristine condition, but the opportunity is available for viewing now whilst works progress.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“Forming part of the Nix’s Hill Industrial Estate at Somercotes in Alfreton this really is a cracking building, detached space, securely fenced site, good sized delivery yard and simple storage or production space with two storey ancillary, I don’t think this will hang around for long, particularly as our clients intend to put it into excellent condition prior to the new occupier taking up residence.

It is difficult to think of another building that is available of this size, let alone one of this quality at present and, therefore, I do hope any local businesses looking for more space will be in touch as soon as possible.  As I say, I can’t see this hanging around for too long!”

For full details, please contact Tim Gilbertson (07887 787 893 / tim@fhp.co.uk), Chris Proctor (07747 464 770 / chris@fhp.co.uk) or Dan Mooney (07929 716 330 / dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk) of FHP Property Consultants.

ENDS

Tim Gilbertson

3 March 2022

According to the Estates Gazette (EG Radius), Chris Proctor and Anthony Barrowcliffe from FHP’s Industrial Team have been recognised in the Top 10 Most Active Agents in the industrial sector for deals recorded between 1^st January 2021 and 31^st December 2021.

Anthony Barrowcliffe finished as the first Most Active Agent in the UK with 69 deals and 295,887ft² transacted, with Chris Proctor the seventh Most Active Agent with 50 deals and 544,353ft² transacted. FHP Property Consultants were the only firm to field two agents in the top 10 for number of industrial transactions.

Anthony Barrowcliffe commented:

“2021 proved to be an exceptionally busy year within the small to medium sized industrial sector.  Activity within this sector is incredibly strong with many off-market transactions taking place alongside competitive bidding. I am delighted to have been recognised for my hard work and commitment to serving Industrial Landlords across the East Midlands and securing so many tenants and purchasers.”

Chris Proctor, Associate Director commented:

“The growth of the industrial sector was clear to see in 2021 with a number of businesses in online retailing, e-commerce, third party logistics, pharmaceutical and manufacturing taking up record levels of space. We are now heading into 2022 with very limited vacant space on the market and a vast amount of speculative development underway that is due to complete between the next 3 to 18 months. We look forward to another busy year within the industry and agreeing more lettings and sales across the Midlands region.”

On behalf of a private client, FHP Property Consultants are delighted to complete the letting of Unit 4 & 5 Eagle Road located on Quarry Hill Industrial Estate in Ilkeston to Vaunt Design Ltd.

The property comprises a light industrial unit providing 2,262ft2 of warehouse, office storage and WC facilities. The premises is positioned just south of Ilkeston, providing excellent access to main road links such as A52 and J26 of the M1 Motorway.

Dan Mooney of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“This was a great result for all involved. We conducted a good number of viewings and had numerous offers on the table for the asking rent of £15,500 per annum. It was amazing to see completion within 3 months of writing the initial marketing report. Competition is fierce for units like this, and we could have let it out many times over, so it’s great to have seen it gone to a quirky Scandinavian inspired furniture storage firm seeking an expansion into Ilkeston.

We continued to see great success in Ilkeston during 2021 with several lettings done at West Hallam Industrial Estate and getting this letting over the line provides a great start to 2022 for FHP. We are looking towards completing many more transactions in Ilkeston and wider Derbyshire this year.

If you are a property owner interested in letting or selling your property, or perhaps you are an occupier looking to rent or buy an industrial unit, then then please get in touch and I can advise you accordingly.”

For further information, please contact Dan Mooney on 07929 716 330 or email dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk.

ENDS

Dan Mooney

February 2022

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to complete the letting of Unit 9, Viking Business Centre in Swadlincote to Fireflux Ltd.

The property is a mid-terraced light industrial unit comprising 1,360ft2 with a small office and welfare facilities. The premises is located off the A511 High Street, Woodville, and 6 miles southwest of Burton on Trent and 4 miles of J13
of the A42.

Dan Mooney of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“Demand was very high, and we had several interested parties lined up prior to the unit going on the market. The property was available for a rent of £11,000 per annum, however having numerous offers on the table we achieved
an additional 5% which is a clear indication that regardless of rental values continuing to go up, the demand remains strong for these smaller type units.

We do require more industrial stock in Swadlincote and the surrounding areas in south Derbyshire. If you are a property owner interested in letting or selling your property, then please do contact me and I can advise you accordingly.”

For further information, please contact Dan Mooney on 07929 716 330 or email dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk.

ENDS

Dan Mooney

February 2022

FHP are pleased to announce this successful transaction, which involved a letting, option to purchase and business sale, all wrapped up into one negotiation/agreement.  The entire site comprised of an MOT workshop, motorcycle testing facility, yard/car park, first floor offices, retail shop (Swit Swoo Fashion Boutique) and two bedroom apartment.

This off-market transaction involved putting together several elements and allows Lindleys Auto Centres to keep on growing, this branch taking them to branch number 9 and is being the start of their journey in Kirkby in Ashfield.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP commented:

“I met with my client Tim Horton several months prior to marketing the unit and provided him with a full marketing report to arm him with all the facts and disposal strategies.  At the time he was in discussions with national agents who were not bringing forward any credible offers or interest. 

During that time I was completing a letting to Lindleys Auto Centres on Daleside Road in Nottingham and know their agent, Sean Bremner of CPP, very well.  I knew their desire to open new centres, and expand, so I made a phone call to Sean and we exchanged several emails.  Several months later this off-market transaction was concluded resulting in a happy client and enabling a fantastic local family business to carry on their successful expansion. 

I enjoy conducting off-market transactions like this and trying to put all the jigsaw pieces together by understanding my market and the requirements out there especially within my patch/locality”.   

Alex Lindley of Lindleys Auto Centres commented:

“Branch number 9 and two new sites to round off an incredible 2021 for the team.  We really wanted to expand into Kirkby and it gives us great pleasure to have acquired Kirkby Motor Services which we took over on 4 January 2022.  All the current staff have been retained and the usual Lindleys quality workmanship, customer service and fair pricing will be offered.  We can’t wait to start our journey in Kirkby in Ashfield.” 

For further information on this transaction or to see how FHP can help you with your property requirements please contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 07557 972008 / anthony@fhp.co.uk.