Clowes Developments, through their Agent Tim Gilbertson at FHP, are delighted to announce details of the latest building to be constructed at Castlewood Business Park, a bespoke unit of just under 25,000ft² for CST Industries who are relocating from Alfreton to this prime site adjoining Junction 28 of the M1 at its intersection with the A38.

With lockdown measures eased work has now started on site following completion of the deal and the keys to this bespoke built production and office facility should be handed over towards the end of 2020.

CST Industries are the global leader in storage tanks and covers and their relocation to Castlewood Business Park is recognition again of the fantastic location and facilities available on the park and more importantly should provide all of the property market with a real lift at this difficult time.

Not only will Clowes Developments commence construction of a bespoke unit for CST but simultaneously they will speculatively develop two further units on the site. Another great show of faith in the strength of Castlewood and hopefully one which will provide a boost to the East Midlands property market.

UK Director of Financial and Administrative Affairs, Rachael Hallam from CST Industries, commented:-

“CST are very excited about this move, which will see our team currently situated in Alfreton, relocate approx. 3 miles down the road to the state of the art Castlewood Business Park.  The project has been handled by myself and Danny Gibbons our General Manager with the support of FHP Property Consultants and Clowes Developments.  This new facility will give us a more energy efficient building and will also give us an excellent opportunity to streamline CST+ supported processes.  With the attractive building, it will provide us opportunities from a PR and customer relations perspective, plus with an enhanced working environment, the facility will also attract high grade candidates to join our growing UK team.”

Development Director at Clowes Developments, James Richards, commented:-

“Perhaps now more than ever before we are thrilled to have concluded a further design and build deal at Castlewood Business Park, one of our flagship schemes in the East Midlands.  Given the awful environment that we are all working in at present, where our hearts go out to anyone adversely affected by this terrible pandemic, business deals such as this seem trivial.  However, whilst so insignificant in many ways, for the property market this deal is major news given the commitment of our intended occupiers to the site at a time when so few deals are being completed.

It has been a pleasure dealing with Rachael at CST and her team throughout and I can’t thank them enough for their commitment and assistance with seeing this deal over the line.

Similarly I can’t thank enough our Agent, Tim Gilbertson at FHP, and Solicitor, Heather Dixon of Geldards, for their perseverance as they really have both gone above and beyond the call to ensure that this deal completed.

Work has now started on site and we will deliver CST’s new building before the end of the year.

Perhaps as well we should mention that in conjunction with this bespoke unit for CST we are speculatively developing out two further units on the site at just over 11,000ft² and 30,000ft, each of which will also be ready for the end of the year and will be available to either buy or rent.

Whilst no one really knows how the economy and property market will react in the coming months, the continued interest we have received for Castlewood means that speculatively constructing space on site is the route forward we believe, particularly at a time when so few other sites within the East Midlands and indeed the nation as a whole are seeing speculative stock constructed.

We are sure though that with the team we have in place, economic conditions permitting, they will quickly find new buyers or tenants for the units to be constructed on site”.

The deal was put together by Clowes’ Agent, Tim Gilbertson of FHP, who added:-

“I don’t think I’ve ever been happier to see a design and build deal complete!  It is great to bring such positive news for the East Midlands property market and economy at a time when we are all concerned and suffering from the awful conditions that this pandemic has created for businesses across the board.

 As James suggests, personal health and wellbeing is all we should really be focused upon during these difficult times but with many individuals throughout the region worried not only about the health of their loved ones and themselves, but also having fears over business success or indeed job security, it is nice to bring a little positive news on the latter which might raise spirits a little.

None of us know where the market is going over the coming months but from enquiries received during the lockdown period we are still cautiously optimistic that our resilient local economy will continue to pull out all of the stops and protect the businesses and jobs throughout the region and hopefully therefore, with the speculative space to be constructed on Castlewood Business Park, there may well be companies wanting to take advantage of this and benefit from occupying prime warehouse or production space by the end of the year.

I would be delighted to discuss the availability of the two new units with any interested parties and with still over 30 acres of land left to develop at Castlewood I would equally be pleased to discuss any company’s requirements for accommodation from as little as 20,000ft² to well over 200,000ft² on the site”.

Guiding Clowes Developments through the legal process on this deal was Heather Dixon of Geldards.  Heather stated:-

“Coming at a time when we are all having to cope with unique, worrying and difficult circumstances, this has been a magnificent  ‘win’ for all parties involved.  With the help of Clowes Developments’ professional team, and many behind the scenes, it has been a tonic to be able to focus on concluding the deal.  COVID-19 threw up a number of challenges in the deal so particular thanks to Tim for providing a bespoke courier service to assist with signing the agreed documents.

When we are all yearning for things to get back to normal, this deal demonstrates the resilience we have in our East Midlands economy and I look forward to concluding other deals in the coming months.”

For further information on this exciting development at Castlewood Business Park and CST Industries’ relocation to their bespoke 25,000ft² new facility, or indeed to discuss the speculative units to be constructed and the availability of bespoke design and build space on Castlewood Business Park to either buy or rent, please contact Tim Gilbertson at FHP on 0115 950 7577 / tim@fhp.co.uk .

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Tim Gilbertson

Date:  11^th May 2020

Tel: 0115 9507577

Email: tim@fhp.co.uk

Following completion of the new industrial development at Crown Park FHP Property Consultants and their clients, Clowes Developments, are pleased to announce the first sale.

The first unit has been purchased for occupation by Sunset VW as part of their expansion. Sunset VW have been established at Parcel Terrace since 1986, being specialists in the VW/Audi Group and have expanded organically over the years. They have continued to invest in the business and this new property acquisition is a natural next step.

Tim Richardson of FHP Property Consultants who brokered the deal commented:

“My clients have constructed a really high quality scheme with an excellent specification and a generous secure yard area. We are delighted that Sunset VW will be expanding into Crown Park which will provide additional facilities to supplement their existing premises. We are shortly due to complete on another letting to a national business and we will release further details of that in due course.”

Matt Jordan of Sunset VW adds:

“We are delighted with this new unit, the whole site looks fantastic and gives us the opportunity to continue to grow and offer the best possible service for our customers”

Crown Park is in a prime location for trade and other commercial uses and has already been a popular destination for many years.

During 2019 and into 2020, Clowes Developments undertook a new build of 5 terraced units ranging from 2,508sq ft to 7,696sq ft plus a separate, standalone unit measuring 4,426 sq ft with its own secure yard.

The design and layout of the new buildings was influenced by previous successful developments within the Clowes portfolio and incorporates design details which ensure optimal efficiency for both occupiers and consumers.

Amenities include generous car parking, circulation areas allowing large delivery vehicles to manoeuvre easily, an entrance barrier for security out of hours, cycle storage and an EV charging station at every unit.

Hannah Bailey, Development Surveyor at Clowes Developments, says:

“Understanding the local market conditions and demands, as well as thinking through our options meant we were able to bring forward a project that neatly fitted together with our existing offer and gave us greater flexibility and appeal on this site.

“To see the site come to fruition has been a really satisfying moment with the scheme now focused on offering high quality, sustainable units close to Derby city centre.

“Interest from local and national occupiers has already been healthy. The almost instant success of the first unit sold means we know we’ve put together an appealing scheme and look forward to working with local and national businesses old and new on the rest of the development.”

Units between 4,426 and 7,696 sq ft are available now for sale or to rent via Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants.

For further information please contact Tim Richardson of FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 857 or email timr@fhp.co.uk.

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Tim Richardson

Date: 18th May 2020

In a deal brokered by FHP Property Consultants, Rotherhill in partnership with a private investor client have recently completed the purchase of an industrial facility and development land in Riddings, Alfreton.

Extending to 20,879 sq ft upon 1.88 acres with additional development land, the existing industrial facility is occupied by Silver X Logistics, a growing storage, warehouse and distribution occupier. The development land extends to 2.5 acres split across two plots of 1.7 and 0.8 acres.

The property adjoins the established Amber Business Centre and is accessed off Charity Road. The location offers easy connectivity to the A38 and J28 of the M1. Rotherhill will shortly be launching the opportunity to the market, offering flexible design and build accommodation ranging from 1,500 sq ft to 29,000 sq ft. Amber Business Centre is an established and well occupied industrial estate immediately adjoining the site.

Edward Jeffrey from Rotherhill comments:

“There is a shortage of high specification, newly developed industrial units below 30,000 sq ft across the region, with J28 of the M1 and the surrounding industrial areas being no exception.

Our intention is to develop to suit local business needs, providing a flexible range of unit sizes allowing businesses to future proof their presence in the region. Importantly, buildings will be available on both a freehold and leasehold basis.“

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants adds:

“This area has proved very popular over the years, benefitting from easy access to the A38 and thereby the M1 motorway, Derby, Nottingham and the surrounding areas. There are a wide array of local manufacturers and warehouse operators alike in the Alfreton area and we expect this opportunity will appeal to businesses looking for their next move and in particular purchase their own property.”

Sean Bremner from CPP, joint marketing agents said:

“This scheme is another boost to the local market. It will present businesses with a new and rare opportunity to buy new build premises alongside leasing. The size range will suit the local and regional occupiers and we expect a good level of demand from its forthcoming launch.”

For further information please contact Tim Richardson of FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 857 or email timr@fhp.co.uk.

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Tim Richardson

Tel: 01332 224 857
Email: timr@fhp.co.uk
Date: 21st May 2020

A few weeks ago we were able to report news of a completion of a sale of substantial warehouse premises on Glaisdale Drive and pleasingly, even in these hard times for one and all, the strength of this location has been proved again as Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor of FHP have completed the sale of a further property on Glaisdale Drive, one of Nottingham’s foremost industrial and distribution locations.

This time, acting on behalf of Malcolm White of Granada Glazing, a sale has been concluded of impressive warehouse and production space extending to just over 20,000ft² on the estate to an expanding Nottingham company.

Tim Gilbertson commented:-

“This is the second sale on Glaisdale Drive that we have managed to complete during the lockdown period and we thank both our Clients, the Vendor and the Purchasers for their commitment to the sale.  At a time when so few deals are being completed it is great to report such positive news for what remains one of Nottingham’s premier industrial and distribution locations.

We are still seeing some enquiries for space come through and equally are managing to complete some deals as well and it is lovely to bring news of a sale which will enable a successful Nottingham company to continue with their expansion plans for the future.

As a company we are still very much open for business and are advising property owners and occupiers across the board on a number of commercial property considerations and we continue to offer advice to Property Developers, Tenants, Landlords and Owners in this unprecedented period and are able to assist on any commercial property matter.”

The new owner of the building, an expanding Nottingham company who wish to remain anonymous at present, commented:-

“The purchase of this property has been smooth throughout.  Without Chris Proctor’s consistent hard work we wouldn’t have managed to get this deal over the line.  All at FHP have been very professional and helpful throughout and we really appreciate their coordination from the first day our offer was accepted.”

Malcolm White of Granada Glazing commented:-

“Tim and Chris went above and beyond in their efforts to market and sell our property. They were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, attentive, honest and responsive. Having dealt with many commercial property sales before, I would say this has been one of the most professional and impressive teams I’ve worked with and I strongly recommend their services.” 

For further information on this deal or to ask for help on any commercial properties please contact the team on 0115 950 7577 or email tim@fhp.co.uk.

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Tim Gilbertson

Date:  18^th May 2020

Tel: 0115 9507577 / Email: tim@fhp.co.uk

We are pleased to confirm that construction of three industrial/warehouse units at Victory Park in Derby are well underway with completion anticipated in Autumn.  The first unit has been pre-sold to Scitek Consultants as part of their expansion.  The remaining two units are approximately 12,700ft² and 28,050ft² and are available either for sale, freehold or alternatively to let on new leases.

The development is being marketed by joint agents FHP Property Consultants and Salloway Property Consultants and comprises the final phase of this successful development which includes occupiers such as Gardner Aerospace, Intertek, Western Power Distribution and Seamers Joinery.

Tim Richardson of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“It is great to have some positive news that this development is on track and will provide much needed space for the local market upon completion.  It is situated directly next door to the Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace main campus and provides a rare opportunity for companies to buy or lease their own premises.  Each unit is detached and sits on its own secure site and will be finished to an excellent specification.”

If you are looking for space in the area then please get in touch with the agents.

For further information please contact Tim Richardson of FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 857 or email timr@fhp.co.uk.

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Tim Richardson

Tel: 01332 224 857

Email: timr@fhp.co.uk

Date: 18^th May 2020

On behalf of retained clients, Chris Proctor of FHP Property Consultants is pleased to confirm the completion of the sale of Unit C3 Linkmel Close, Queens Drive Industrial Estate, Nottingham to John E Wright Limited.

The 11,582ft² premises will be used by the well-known national and local providers of high quality digital printing services, sign printing and exhibition systems who have been trading in Nottingham since 1900.

Chris Proctor of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“John E Wright have been pragmatic and sensible throughout the sale process and despite difficult circumstances we have managed to achieve an excellent result for both my client and the purchasers. It is pleasing to provide some positive news to the East Midlands property market, in tough times we are adapting and working harder than ever to ensure we can continue to offer the best property solutions for businesses to fulfil their property requirements.”

FHP’s client commented:

“We purchased Units C2 & C3 Linkmel Close back in August 2019 with both units vacant. We have now, with the help of Chris Proctor and Tim Gilbertson, successfully asset managed the units to achieve a long term letting to Doughnotts (bakery facility) on Unit C2 and dispose of Unit C3 Linkmel Close to John E Wright. This is a cracking result in such short space of time and we are now back in the market looking for our next opportunity.”

For further information please do not hesitate to contact Chris Proctor of FHP Property Consultants on 0115 841 4798 or email chris@fhp.co.uk.

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Chris Proctor

Date: 18^th May 2020

Tim and Chris went above and beyond in their efforts to market and sell our property. They were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, attentive, honest and responsive. Having dealt with many commercial property sales before, I would say this has been one of the most professional and impressive teams I’ve worked with and I strongly recommend their services. 

On behalf of retained private clients MBH Investments Ltd, we are pleased to report the sale of Arlo House, 82-84 Daleside Road, Nottingham.

After a short marketing period from Chris Proctor and Noel Roper the property received a high level of interest from a number of parties.  In order to conclude the interest received the client brought on board joint agents Allsops LLP to allow the property to be sold at auction and achieve exchange as soon as physically possible, given the current market conditions.  The property received the asking price at Allsops Auction from one of the interested parties.

Chris Proctor who brokered the deal commented:

“A good result for both parties, with my client receiving the asking price and the purchaser planning to re-let the building in the short-term with long term intentions for regeneration.”

For further information on industrial opportunities please do not hesitate to contact Chris Proctor of FHP Property Consultants on 0115 841 4798 or email chris@fhp.co.uk.

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Chris Proctor

Tel: 0115 841 4798

Email: chris@fhp.co.uk

Date: 18^th May 2020

A joint venture between industrial developer and asset manager Chancerygate and international real estate firm Hines says it has pre-sold almost a quarter of its 18 unit, 156,812 sq ft Trent Gateway industrial and warehouse development in Beeston.

As well as selling a 4,877 sq ft unit to Midlands-based Eden Tyres & Servicing, the JV has sold three units totalling 25,099 sq ft to private investors. One of the units, consisting of 13,003 sq ft, will be occupied by gym equipment companies, Indoor Sport Services and Again Faster.

Trent Gateway forms part of the former Siemens Communications site. Construction is scheduled to complete by the end of May.

Chancerygate development director, Mark Garrity, said:-

“The level of interest in Trent Gateway has been consistently high since even before work started on the site. These pre-sales are testament to the high quality of the accommodation and its excellent location.

“Interest in the remaining units is high and we look forward to continuing discussions with potential occupiers looking to take advantage of such an attractive opportunity.”

 Greg Cooper, Hines UK director of industrial and logistics, added:-

 “Our joint venture with Chancerygate goes from strength to strength, with our portfolio of prime industrial space representing around one million square feet. Our leasing success at our developments across the UK demonstrates the growing demand for high quality, well-located industrial and logistics space.”

Trent Gateway is located within the wider 48-acre Beeston Business Park which is a JV between Chancerygate and Bridges Fund Management. Beeston Business Park’s 220,274 sq ft was recently fully let following a deal with housing Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing to secure 34,400 sq ft of Grade A office space on a 20-year lease.

FHP and Innes England are joint letting agents for Trent Gateway. FHP advised Chancerygate on all four of the pre-sales and all values relating to the sales are undisclosed.

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Contact: Mark Tomlinson

Tel:          0115 841 1134

Email:     mark@fhp.co.uk

Date:      15^th May 2020

On behalf of investor clients, FHP have completed the sale of substantial warehouse and industrial premises on Glaisdale Drive, Nottingham.  Handled by Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor of FHP, the sale sees just under 30,000ft² of space sold.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“At a time when we all need a bit of a lift as each and every one of us has our concerns over the future, it is good to report some positive commercial property news as we have just completed on the sale of nearly 30,000ft² of good quality space on Glaisdale Drive.  This shows that some deals are still progressing as well funded purchasers realise that opportunities to buy remain very thin on the ground throughout the East Midlands and hopefully this situation will continue in the future and a glut of property won’t come to the market reflecting bad news for the economy all round.

It is great to see this deal complete, we also have the neighbouring premises under offer on behalf of a completely separate client and hopefully there might be some more good news to show then.

We remain still very much open for business and whilst obviously enquiries from occupiers looking to buy or rent space are at low levels we would still be delighted to speak with any potential buyers or renters looking for space even if it is vwith a view to taking something on in a few weeks or months time even, when hopefully we are all through the other side of this horrible period.

Please feel free to pick up the phone or drop an email to Chris Proctor (07747464770 / chris@fhp.co.uk) or Tim Gilbertson (07887 787893 / tim@fhp.co.uk).

For further information on the transaction or to see how FHP could help sell or rent your building or find you a new property to occupy please contact us on the details above.

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Tim Gilbertson

Date:  25 March 2020

Tel: 0115 9507577 / Email: tim@fhp.co.uk

Assessing the market and finding the right extra space is not easy, however the process seemed so when working with Anthony at FHP on this project. Going into it I expected FHP to only have the landlord’s interests at heart but the more the project moved the more helpful they became, always available with viewings and questions were answered quickly.

Expanding online retailer B-Fashion have taken 20,000ft² of space at Falcon Business Park in Loughborough in a deal concluded by Tim Gilbertson of FHP.  With space in Loughborough always sought after it is pleasing to advise that FHP are still marketing a further 15,000ft² of space on the estate and have another building of over 30,000ft² available in the town for purchase.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“We swiftly agreed a deal for this good quality simple warehouse on Falcon Business Park at the back of Brush for just over 20,000ft² of space.

Space in Loughborough is always sought after, there always seems to be a real dearth of opportunities but pleasingly we have a further unit available on the estate of just over 15,000ft² again offered to rent and we still have also an even rarer beast available, a freehold building on Belton Road.

These are both rare visitors to the market in Loughborough so if any local occupiers are looking to expand and relocate in early 2020 then I would be delighted to hear from them.

Both buildings offer good quality simple storage or potential production space and I would be delighted to discuss in more detail with any interested parties.”

For further information on the availability of these two units in Loughborough of 15,000ft² and 31,000ft² then please contact Tim Gilbertson or Chris Proctor on 0115 9507577 tim@fhp.co.uk / chris@fhp.co.uk.

Flexopack Limited who are currently based on Victoria Business Park have successfully completed on 4 & 4a Pintail Close taking a further 753m² (8,103ft²) of industrial space for their storage requirement.  Flexopack Limited are leading manufacturers of high-performance flexible packaging with sites across the UK.

The specification of the warehouse consisted of a steel portal frame construction with 5.5m eaves and large yard to the front. The units are located behind the Victoria Retail Park in Netherfield, offering quick access to the centre of Nottingham via the Colwick Loop Road (A612).

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments:

“This was an excellent deal done fulfilling Flexopack’s storage requirement perfectly.  This deal entailed splitting the entire building into two to cater for this size requirement. Unit 3 currently is under offer with completion due imminently.

Throughout the marketing interest proved strong, demonstrating yet again the demand for industrial units within Nottingham”.

 Andrew Lewis of Flexopack comments:

“Assessing the market and finding the right extra space is not easy, however the process seemed so when working with Anthony at FHP on this project. Going into it I expected FHP to only have the landlord’s interests at heart but the more the project moved the more helpful they became, always available with viewings and questions were answered quickly.”

 For further information please contact Anthony Barrowcliffe on 0115 950 7577 or email anthony@fhp.co.uk.

The final plot at Rotherhill Developments successful Crosslink 646 scheme, just south of Loughborough off the A6 and north of Leicester off the A46 and J21A of the M1, is now available with bespoke built units offered to purchase or rent from as little as 20,000ft² upwards.

Already on the scheme two units have been built and sold totalling 100,000ft² and the final plot is now being pushed forward by agents Tim Gilbertson of FHP and Mike Allwood of Andrew & Ashwell.

With great communication links and an almost unique position in the market place around Leicester, being able to offer freehold as well as leasehold deals, the agents are keen to find purchasers or tenants for the final industrial and warehousing buildings to be developed.

Paul Bagshaw from Rotherhill Developments commented:

“We are delighted with the two deals completed at Crosslink so far but our agents are now stepping up their marketing efforts to find buyers or tenants for the final units on the scheme.  We have refreshed our marketing to include a new website, videos and CGI’s, all of which really bring the scheme to life.

I think we are uniquely positioned in that we can offer bespoke built B1 or B8 space to buy or rent whereas up and down the M1 Corridor in the East Midlands most developers are only interested in letting rather than selling.  At Rotherhill we are relaxed on this as being a niche developer we can be flexible to the requirement of the local market and Leicester companies who we feel like to have the option to buy as well as rent space.

Tim Gilbertson of FHP added:

“Paul is quite right in what he is saying, the majority of interest we have tends to be from companies looking to buy rather than rent space, exemplified by the first two deals on the site which were both freehold sales.

The latest marketing looks great, hopefully potentially interested parties will have a look at the CGI’s and videos which are on the Crosslink website.  This can be accessed at www.crosslink646.co.uk.”

Mike Allwood of Andrew & Ashwell concluded by commenting:

“What we have found with marketing this scheme is interest not only from Loughborough and Leicester based companies but also from further afield, our ability to sell as well as let really is a key driver of potentially interested parties to the site and with so little land available in and around the East Midlands we are hopeful and indeed confident, of announcing further deals soon.

We are already in detailed negotiations with a couple of parties for the final plot but there is still enough time for occupiers to come forward and express their interest.

For further information on the scheme or to discuss your requirements please contact the agents.

It’s not very often that warehouse space becomes available at East Midlands Airport, but Unit 440 at the Air Cargo Centre is coming available to let through joint agents FHP Property Consultants and CPP.

The Air Cargo Centre is situated on the main airport campus.  The airport benefits from unrestricted cargo night flights and is the largest pure cargo base in the UK.

Junctions 23 and 24 of the M1 Motorway, the A52 and A42/M42 are all within a 5 minute drive.  There are regular bus connections to Derby, Nottingham and Leicester with a bus stop next to the estate, and East Midlands Parkway Mainline Rail Station is only 5 miles away.

The mid terraced unit provides warehouse space with 5.5m eaves, loading door and parking/loading area to the front, together with 2 storey offices.  There is also an overflow car park on the estate.  Unit 440 extends to some 5,500ft² and nearby occupiers include DHL, Royal Mail, UPS, Holiday Inn, TNT, HBSC and Norsk Global.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“The property sits within a well managed estate with excellent transport connections and is ideally suited to an operator connected in some way with the airport, either cargo or supplying airport related services.”

 For further information please contact Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 857 email timr@fhp.co.uk or Stuart Waite at Commercial Property Partners 0115 697 7063 or email stuart@cpp.co.uk.

Due to sustained business growth, Scitek Consultants are having new larger premises built for them at Victory Park in Sinfin, which means that their existing premises will be coming available later this year.

The 2 units are located on Jubilee Business Park, fronting Stores Road, just to the north of the City Centre and having excellent access to the A52 and A61 and inner ring road at Pentagon Island, and also to the A38 which links to Junction 28 of the M1 to Birmingham.

Unit 9 extends to 1,806ft² whilst Unit 10 extends to 3,460ft² and they are available individually or combined totaling 5,266ft².  Both units are two storey, having excellent first floor office space.  At ground floor level the accommodation currently provides clean workshop/storage space with loading access from the front.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“These two storey units do not come available very often and will suit businesses looking for both high quality office space together with workshop/research/storage space on the ground floor.  There is generous parking to the front and the properties are highly accessible from the road network.”

The units are available to let on new leases and further information can be oBtained from Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 857 email timr@fhp.co.uk

If you are looking for production or warehouse space in Derby with excellent access to the A52, A61, inner and outer ring roads then West Meadows Industrial Estate is the place to be.

FHP Property Consultants and joint agents Innes England are instructed to market two units.  Unit G4 is 6,392ft², whilst E6/E7 is 9,618ft², and also has a mezzanine floor which can stay or be removed if neccesary.  Both units have 2 storey offices, full height loading access and parking to the front.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“The Landlords are in the process of carrying out refuurbishment works to make the properties ready for occupation and provide good quality and accessible space.  The area is popular with trade counter operators, warehouse users, manufacturers and car dealerships and suits a variety of purposes.”

Nearby occupiers include Plumb Center, HGV Direct, Motorpoint, Europcar, Kwik Fit, Mertrux, Peugot and the new Land Rover dealership.

The properties are available to let on new leases.

For further information please contact Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 857 email timr@fhp.co.uk

Machinery has now moved onto site to develop the last phase of this successful scheme which sits next to the main Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace campus at Sinfin, Derby.

The 13 acre site was purchased by Revelan Group who have already developed 12 industrial/warehouse units on the estate with occupiers including Gardner Aerospace, Seamers Joinery, Western Power and Intertek NDT.

Three units form the last phase of this scheme with Unit 14 being presold to SCITEK Consultants Ltd who are expanding and will be relocating from Stores Road in Derby.

SCITEK Consultants Ltd deliver complete turnkey engineering solutions to clients in a variety of sectors including aerospace, defence, power generation and automotive and were founded in 1997 by Dr Marios Christodoulou.

Marios Christodoulou comments:

“We had been looking for suitable premises which would give us enough space to grow into for a considerable time. Revelan were able to provide us with precisely the property we wanted at a competitive price and in an area which is an attractive aerospace hub in Derby. Not only will the extra square footage give us the desk space required for our expanding team of Consultants and Technicians, but it will also allow us to offer new in-house testing facilities for our customers such as vibration, gas turbine blade fatigue testing and spray characterisation.”.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants, who are joint agents on the scheme with Salloway Property Consultants, comments:

 “It is very exciting to be on site for the final units in this successful development.  Of the three units, Unit 14 has been forward sold to SCITEK, and Unit 15 of 12,766 sq ft is being sold to an investor and will be available for lease. Unit 13 is available either for sale or to let, extending to 28,050 sq ft with two storey offices and self contained yard.  Revelan build a very high quality product and we will be pleased to show interested parties other buildings on the development and discuss their requirements with them”.

 Paul Doolan of Revelan adds:

 “Revelan are pleased to have appointed Amphion Construction to build the final three units on what is already an established industrial development comprising a variety of high quality units in a well located part of Derby. With only one unit remaining available we would encourage interested parties to contact ourselves or our Agents as there is still time to tailor the final layout to match any bespoke requirements.”

Victory Park is positioned in a key location next to the Rolls-Royce campus at Sinfin on the south side of Derby and having easy access both to the outer ring road and also to the A50 dual carriageway (M1-M6 link) thereby providing fast road connections.

For further information please contact Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 857 email timr@fhp.co.uk or Hugo Beresford at Salloway on 01332 298 000 or email hberesford@salloway.com.

Hot on the heels of the recent letting of Unit 4 Raynesway Park to Eagle Fabrications, FHP Property Consultants have been instructed to market the adjoining unit which will be available in June of this year.

Unit 3 extends to some 4,800ft² of space including modern clear span warehouse together with office space, storeroom and wcs along with parking and loading at the front.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“Raynesway Park is in an excellent location being on the ring road on the east side of the City having excellent access to both the A52 and the A50 both of which link to the M1 Motorway.  The managed estate provides good quality warehouse/industrial/trade counter space and Unit 3 is available to let by way of a new lease.  We have let six units here over the last 12 months or so and they have proven to be popular.”

Joint agents on the scheme are FHP Property Consultants and Innes England.

For further information please contact Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 857 email timr@fhp.co.uk

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to market this industrial/warehouse unit, which is situated on Asher Lane Business Park in Ripley, Derbyshire.

The premises are located on Asher Lane, to the north of Ripley, approximately 12 miles to the north of Derby and 15 miles northwest of Nottingham.  Asher Lane connects to the A38, providing good access to Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway.

The property comprises industrial/warehouse space, with a minimum eaves of 5.75m rising to 8.4m.  The clear span accommodation extends to approximately 1,306 m² (14,058 ft²) and is available to let on a new lease for a term of 3-5 years.  The quoting rent is £39,500 per annum exclusive.

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“This is an excellent opportunity for any business looking for clean, secure and economical accommodation.  The warehouse benefits from 3 dock level loading bays and a concrete surfaced delivery approach providing exceptional access for HGVs.

This is priced to go quickly, and I look forward to speaking with interested parties.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk.

I am thrilled to announce that practical completion for Phase 3 Securiparc, Alfreton will be March 2020.  There are 3 new build industrial units available on a leasehold basis.  All units are made of steel portal frame construction and will be completed to an excellent specification with 7m eaves.

Phase 3 Securiparc is situated on Wimsey Way in Alfreton on a secure and fenced site which has excellent access to the A38 dual carriageway and onwards to Junction 28 of the M1.  Individual units are available from 125m² (1,347ft²) and can be combined to meet larger size requirements.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments:

“I have had great success historically on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Securiparc, therefore I am delighted to have been instructed to deal with Phase 3.  In a market where small new build industrial units are hard to come by, I am thrilled to be offering these units to the market.  The specification has been done to a superb standard and allows enough height for the installation of a mezzanine floor if required as well as a good yard and parking allocations.”

 For further information please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe on 0115 841 1148 or email anthony@fhp.co.uk.

I am delighted to announce that we have now completed on 5 industrial units at Balderton Business Park, Newark.  This was a speculatively built small industrial scheme which has proven very popular with several more units still available to purchase.

Balderton Business Park is a superb courtyard development of industrial units south of Newark with excellent connectivity and numerous different size options still available.  Each unit has been built to a shell specification with WC, 3 phase power, electric roller shutter doors and enough height to install a mezzanine floor if required.  There is also excellent parking provisions with the development being constructed around a central tarmac surfaced courtyard.

The estate lies on the northern side of Hawton Lane immediately at the rear of Jewsons adjacent to tarmac, benefitting from direct access to the A1/A46 which provides easy access to Nottingham and Lincoln.

Anthony Barrowcliffe from FHP commented:

“This is a superb example of a speculatively built small industrial scheme, the development proving very successful with 5 of the properties now sold and let with a further 5 units still available.

I look forward to discussing Balderton Business Park with small to medium sized growing businesses or investors.”

If you require further information please contact Anthony Barrowcliffe on 0115 841 1148 or email anthony@fhp.co.uk.

Acting on behalf of long established Leeds based property company, Pullan’s, Tim Gilbertson of FHP has concluded the letting of a unit on Hawthorn Road off Trent Lane in Castle Donington of just under 25,000ft² to Medstrom Limited, a leading supplier of specialist hospital beds and bed management services to the NHS.  Matthew Liggins of Musson Liggins acted on behalf of Medstrom.

This latest transaction in Castle Donington sees more success in this always sought after location which benefits from excellent transport links to the M1, East Midlands Airport and the East Midlands main cities of Nottingham, Derby and Leicester.

This detached warehouse set on a good sized site created substantial interest from the off and a deal was quickly agreed.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“I had previously let this building for our client some years ago and was delighted to see it become available again as I knew it would immediately fill a hole in the market for good quality warehouse space in the region.

Strong interest was received from our targeted marketing from the word go and it was great to agree a deal with Matt Liggins acting on behalf of Medstrom having previously let them other space area some years before.

Their continued growth is impressive and I am sure this building will serve them well for the future.

It does leave us with the perennial problem of lack of existing space in the region but for any frustrated occupiers looking to buy or rent we will have a further site coming to the market shortly, full details to be provided in due course, where we can accommodate small or large industrial/manufacturing and other commercial requirements on freehold or leasehold terms in Castle Donington.

As I say, I can’t disclose details at present but any party looking to purchase or rent new build warehouse, industrial, office or ancillary accommodation in and around Castle Donington – watch this space!  We have an exciting news coming shortly.”

Matt Liggins who acted for Medstrom commented:

“I am very pleased that we have been able to secure this acquisition for Medstrom in a highly competitive market sector and location.  Having acted for Medstrom for many years it is personally rewarding to be associated with their continued development and success.”

For further information on the transaction or to see how FHP can help you dispose of your commercial property please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577 / tim@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to have been instructed to market the freehold interest of B3 Langham Park, Trent Lane, Castle Donington, DE74 2UT.

The premises form part of Langham Park, a small warehouse and industrial estate set on a securely fenced and gated site in Castle Donington.  The building was originally speculatively built by Langham Park Developments to a high standard.  The accommodation offers high calibre warehouse/production space and extend to approximately 474m² (5,101ft²).

The property with vacant possession is available to buy at a price of £485,000.

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“There is currently good demand for freehold properties of this specification.  This is a good quality building and is ready for immediate occupation.  The estate is well positioned off Trent Lane and provides quick access to the M1 and A50.  I therefore anticipate this being very popular with local occupiers, who may be looking to buy and lease back to their business.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk

FHP Property Consultants, on behalf of long term clients, are delighted to have completed the long leasehold sale of Unit 39 on Nottingham South Wilford Industrial Estate.

The property has been sold to Blue Monday Events, a local creative design and events company, who had a long term requirement to purchase a small warehouse unit in the West Bridgford locality.

Providing just over 2,700ft² of mainly warehousing and office accommodation, the property also benefits from a yard to the front and is situated on one of Nottingham’s premier and most sought after estates.

Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Industrial Department commented;

“It is not every day that a building becomes available by the South of the river, let alone on Nottingham South & Wilford Industrial Estate, so to be able to accommodate Blue Monday Events requirements perfectly in terms of location is particularly pleasing – I wish them all the best for the future.”

For more information on this sale or to see how FHP can assist with your property requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw on 0115 841 1159 or Thomas@fhp.co.uk.

Thomas Szymkiw

Date:  4^th February 2020

Wilson Bowden Developments Blenheim Park continues to be one of Nottingham’s most significant development sites.  Their 30 acre extension to the established Blenheim Industrial Estate, just off Junction 26 of the M1 Motorway, has seen numerous Nottingham based companies relocate to take advantage of the superb transport links over the last decade and an obvious theme has been established.  That of existing Nottingham occupiers taking advantage of the excellent transport links the location provides to secure bespoke built space to enable expansion and business growth.

Agents for the scheme, Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor at FHP and Sean Bremner and Stuart Waite at CPP have looked back on the success the scheme has had in recent years and it is clear that this trend of Blenheim Park being the home of Nottingham business continues.

Tim Gilbertson of FHP commented:

“The ‘extended Blenheim Park’ Wilson Bowden’s 30 acre extension to the existing estate, is now home to 21 businesses.  Of those 14 were previously located within a 10 mile radius of the site and whilst obviously we would be delighted to welcome inward investment into the region from elsewhere in the country, Blenheim is clearly seen as a logical step for expanding Nottingham companies seeking to grow their business and either buy or rent more space.

Its fantastic transport links, bus routes onto the estate and the fact that the site sits outside of the Nottingham’s Workplace Parking Levy, have made Blenheim Park a favourite with Nottingham businesses for many years and now that we have the final couple of plots available on Blenheim Park, where we can accommodate occupiers who need space from as little as 18,000ft² upwards, to buy or rent, I think it is likely this trend will continue.

We can offer occupiers sale or rental solutions to their property needs on a design and build basis, creating bespoke property solutions, tailor made for each occupier’s own specific requirements.”

Joint agent Sean Bremner of CPP added:

“When you look at the high calibre of occupier on Blenheim and then take a step back and see where they were based before relocating there, it is clear that Blenheim is favoured by Nottingham companies.  Our clients here have a great track record in providing quick property solutions and bespoke properties for occupiers to either buy or rent and as Tim says, hopefully with just the last three plots available we will be able to encourage more Nottingham companies to grow and make Blenheim Park their new home as well.”

Therefore, as 2020 starts to take shape if your business is in need of buying or renting new space then hopefully further additions to the park can be encouraged, reinforcing still further Blenheim Park’s image as the home of Nottingham business.

For further information on opportunities available here please contact either of the joint agents.

The build at Crown Park is well underway with practical completion set for the end of March.

Crown Park is located on Parcel Terrace, an established industrial, trade counter and distribution location in Derby. The Park comprises six industrial/trade counter units, two of which are under offer.  The remaining units vary in size from 5,059ft² to 7,696ft² and are available to buy or let.

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“The Industrial units look great, and once finished the landscaping and access road will be laid.   The new units provide excellent open plan warehouse accommodation with a minimum eaves height of 6 meters.  In addition, Unit A which is detached, has provision to create a self-contained fenced yard.  The site is well positioned just off Uttoxeter New Road providing excellent access to the centre of Derby and the A38.     

There are not many opportunities to purchase a brand new warehouse in Derby.  With two units already under offer, I don’t think it will be long until more are snapped up.  The first occupier will be revealed in the next few weeks.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact Darran Severn, Tim Richardson or Anthony Barrowcliffe form FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk

I am delighted to bring to the market Units 3A & 3B located on Portland Drive, adjacent to the Sports World Distribution Depot in Shirebrook.  There are two industrial units on the site on a large shared secure yard (circa 0.7 acres).

Both the units combined measure 942.97m² (10,150ft²) both providing large roller shutter doors, 3 phase power, 4.6m eaves, mezzanine floors and welfare facilities.  The units are constructed of steel portal frame and benefit from a large front yard with additional land either side of the units.  The site benefits from excellent security measures having electric security gates to enter and exit and being fully fenced and contained.

The property is located on Portland Drive in Shirebrook, east of Junction 29 of the M1, situated north of Mansfield.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments: –

“This site provides various options for any potential purchaser, having the option to have two separate units, or to combine the units into one if required. The land either side of the units may also cater for further development (STP) or could offer additional outside storage or parking if required. The whole site is available freehold and I look forward to discussing this with interested parties.”

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe on 0115 841 1148 or email anthony@fhp.co.uk.

Following the latest deal on Castlewood Business Park, one of the East Midlands prime industrial and distribution centres at Junction 28 of the M1 at its intersection with the A38, which recently saw the letting of a speculatively built 72,000ft² warehouse, owners and developers of this scheme CWC Group have announced intentions to keep speculatively building on site in 2020.

The next phase of development on this scheme will see three units speculatively constructed offering self contained warehouse/industrial units of 11,625ft², 24,304ft² and 31,396ft².

These buildings will be ready for occupation by the end of this year.

Tim Gilbertson of FHP, who is agent for the scheme along with Savills commented:

“What a great start to 2020 this promises to be!

The area around Junction 28 of the M1 has been a hotspot in recent times not only for larger scale distribution and manufacturing units but also for the growth of smaller family owned business who have been frustrated over recent years with the lack of opportunities locally.  Many of these companies have highly valued workforces which they need to retain and cannot therefore look to other areas where stock may be available and therefore we have seen substantial demand for speculative built units which can hopefully fill this void in the local market.

With three units being built this should be something for any expanding manufacturing or distribution company looking to purchase or rent space.

Indeed, we are already close to agreeing the first deal so hopefully potentially interested buyers or tenants will contact us as soon as possible.  They could be in their new business home before the end of the year – what a great incentive!”

Development Director at CWC Group, James Richards commented:

“It has always been a great pleasure of mine that Castlewood has proved to be home to smaller companies as well as those occupying ‘mega sheds’.  Yes our biggest occupier does operate from over 500,000ft² of space but equally we have sold buildings from as little as 20,000ft² upwards on site and we know that there is demand in this smaller end of the market.

The three units to be built which we are collectively calling ‘Castlewood Court’ should hopefully fill a gap in the market place and be well received, particularly now we seem to have some sort of political stability, hopefully enabling businesses and individuals to concentrate on the here and now rather than worry about what is happening in the wider political world.

Our agents would be delighted to discuss this scheme with any potential buyers or tenants and of course we still have the ability to create bespoke space on site on some the remaining plots from as little as 20,000ft² up to well over 200,000ft².”

Tim Gilbertson concluded by adding:

“This is a great start to the year at Castlewood and hopefully as James mentions, these units will go well but we still do have the ability to create bespoke space for occupiers to buy or rent as there is still plenty of land here for us to service the local market for years to come.”

For further information on Castlewood Court or indeed other opportunities on the park please contact the agents.

Since the start of the New Year there has been a definite uplift in the number of property enquiries received, with businesses now looking across the region to expand and relocate.  Therefore there is a squeeze on supply yet again in the industrial and warehouse market so hopefully the arrival of a new opportunity to the market at Junction 27 of the M1 at Sherwood Park should be well received.

To be marketed by Chris Proctor and Tim Gilbertson of FHP Unit C1, Willow Drive is to be refurbished throughout to offer good quality warehouse or production space with extensive on-site parking and additional good sized rear yard.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“2020 has seen a positive start in terms of new enquiries and activity in the market place leading to further pressure on the lack of available space.  Hopefully therefore this building on Sherwood Park that we are bringing to the market of just over 15,000ft² might appeal to any number of companies currently frustrated in their attempts to find new space to operate warehouse or industrial businesses and this really is a great option which hopefully might appeal.

To be refurbished by our clients, the building sits within moments of Junction 27 of the M1 and a new lease is available.  Lots of car parking to the front, good sized rear yard and a simple building with office and ancillary plus large open span warehouse or production space.

It might even be possible at this early stage for possible occupiers to specify some of the refurbishment works themselves, even down to colour of carpets if done quickly!”

For further information or to discuss or arrange a viewing please contact Chris Proctor or Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577 or chris@fhp.co.uk / tim@fhp.co.uk.