I have been very happy indeed with the outcome and the attention to detail Chris has demonstrated in securing a tenant to suit our needs. This was achieved swiftly and without issue, on attractive terms for us. I would be very happy to recommend Chris in the future.

Providing cost effective storage space, part racked and with lighting and heating in part, we have buildings available at Tuxford, just off the A1 in Nottinghamshire, which offer a range of storage options.

With size combinations available of 2,157m² (23,220ft²), 3,678m² (39,591ft²) or 5,835m² (62,811ft²).

Flexible terms are offered for short or long term lease.

Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor are dealing with the marketing of this space commented:

“I am delighted to put this space back on the market having let it previously, particularly as I know in this day in age where requirements are often shorter term our client is happy to look at 3 year leases and above and we have great flexibility here on the amount of space that can be offered as well with three different sizes available.

All benefit from high bay storage with both dock and level access loading and large yards in a convenient location just off the A1.”

If need further information or would like to discuss or view then please contact either Tim Gilbertson or Chris Proctor on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk / chris@fhp.co.uk.

2018 has been a fantastic year at The Ropewalk Industrial Estate, Station Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. A mixture of lettings and lease renewals have been conducted and 100% occupancy achieved. It has proven a great year for the small industrial sector as a whole and I have received strong levels of demand. This coupled with a lack of stock has led to excellent rental levels achieved across the board.

Due to new build space being thin on the ground, we have seen great success with secondary industrial stock this year, small to medium sized units becoming very sought after.

The last deal completed on the estate in 2018 was to Regency House Fabrics who sell upholstery fabrics to the industry and public, this final deal bringing the estate to full occupancy.

The Ropewalk Industrial Estate consists of a series of small to medium sized industrial units ranging from 22.5m² (242ft²) to 207.8m² (2,237ft²) on an established secure gated site. The units are ideal for light industrial storage purposes or workshops and are offered on flexible terms at affordable rents, located just 7 minutes from the Motorway and 20 minutes either way to Nottingham and Derby.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments:
“Lack of supply has been our biggest challenge in 2018 with exceptionally strong levels of demand, especially within the small industrial sector. Due to this I would love to speak to any potential clients, old or new, with a view to placing their industrial or warehouse space on the market. in addition, I would also be interested in speaking to anyone who maybe considering a small industrial development or who want to bring their estate up to full occupancy. At present demand is there and there are no signs of these market conditions changing in the future. This has been demonstrated by the achievements this year at The Ropewalk Industrial Estate.”

For further information on how FHP can help with the sale or letting of your commercial property, or to bring your estate to full occupancy or for FHP to provide assistance helping you to find the right property to meet your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk

Sherwood Park at Junction 27 of the M1 Motorway has grown in popularity over the years, a location which offers quick access to not only the M1 but also Nottingham to the south and also the towns around Junction 28 of Alfreton, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Mansfield.

Coupled with the great unit is a great rear yard.  To be refurbished throughout, the building benefits from car parking to the front and rear elevations plus large yard and offers simple production or storage space with good quality offices.

To be marketed by Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor of FHP, Tim Gilbertson commented:

“When the current occupier leaves this building in early 2019 our clients will commence full refurbishment.  Then the quality of presentation will match the quality of location and specification of the building which really is terrific throughout.

Perhaps the biggest benefit of this unit is that despite it only being 11,000ft² it has a very large yard for a unit of this size and given the ongoing lack of space in the market we really hope that strong interest will be created quickly.

A new lease is offered and early interest is sought with viewings available now.”

If you would like to view or discuss then please give my colleague Chris or myself a call on either 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk / chris@fhp.co.uk.

As 2018 draws to a close owners and developers of Castlewood Business Park at J28 of the M1/A38 together with their agents Tim Gilbertson of FHP and Ranjit Gill at Savills reflect on the success that the scheme has had throughout the last 12 months.

Castlewood, A Year in the Life, has been put together which shows how the location has continued to attract new occupiers throughout 2018.

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As we turn the corner into 2019 a continued lack of space in the market still causes concern but Castlewood Business Park, with over 30 acres of land left can provide solutions for occupiers seeking to buy or rent their perfect manufacturing or distribution building from as little as 15,000ft² up to 200,000ft².

With a list of household name occupiers including Co-operative Group, Bombardier, Parker Knoll and Alloga Plc amongst others, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of this location’s fantastic transport links, great demographics and labour supply.

For further information and to see whether 2019 will bring your company to Castlewood please contact Tim Gilbertson at FHP on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

Urban Planters supply plant displays and other plant-related products to the workplace and home throughout the country, and I am delighted that they have taken occupation on the Securiparc Estate in Alfreton.  Amongst their products and services are beautifully designed live and artificial plant displays, floral displays, living walls, moss walls, plant art, Christmas decorations, external landscaping and grounds maintenance.

Unit 3 Securiparc is an excellent modern industrial / warehouse unit on a secure gated site with an excellent mezzanine floor in place which almost doubles the floor area.  The unit provides excellent access to the motorway and other arterial routes and provides outstanding security provisions. Unit 3 has a gross internal area of 292m² (3,140ft²) and has everything in place to cater for most commercial B1 and B8 operator’s needs.

Thomas Palfreyman Managing Director of this particular franchise, Urban Planters comments;

“Urban Planters’ continued growth lead to a recent requirement for more space and having worked with FHP for many years, we made a call to Anthony from the commercial property team.  Anthony fully understood the requirements we had and offered a selection of properties, which were well matched to our needs. One of the properties ticked all the boxes with regards to location, space, security as well as cost and we agreed a deal within a couple of weeks and moved in within a month. Thank you, Anthony and FHP, and rest assured you will be our first call for future property needs!”

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments;

“Urban Planters work across many different sectors offering their products and services to offices, hotels, restaurants, leisure, retail and the home. I have been particularly impressed with the pure range of products and plant displays they can offer.  Their goal being to improve everyone’s living workplace through plants and being greener. I personally believe Urban Planters have been a great new addition to an already very well-established industrial estate and I am delighted that we managed to achieve terms that both landlord and tenant were happy with, achieving £6.29 per ft² over a 5-year term.”

For further information on this letting, or to see how FHP can help with the sale or letting of your property, or for FHP to provide assistance helping you to find the right property to meet your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants, acting on behalf of a retained client are delighted to announce the letting of the Unit C, Merlin Way, Ilkeston to Navitas Digital Safety Ltd.

The unit provides circa 2,300ft² of good quality warehouse space with additional offices on the well-established Quarry Hill Industrial Estate.

Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’s Industrial Team, who agreed the letting on behalf of the landlord commented;

“Like many occupiers in the current market, Navitas were struggling to find the perfect unit for quite some time – so I am delighted to be able to have assisted them with their relocation. Due to a lack of stock, we are seeing real appetite for smaller units among local occupiers and therefore I wasn’t surprised this unit wasn’t on the market for long!”

For further information on this letting or to discuss your property requirements in further detail please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw on 0115 841 1159 or alternatively, thomas@fhp.co.uk.

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BatFast Cricket Centres Ltd have now completed on leasing 14 Bloomsgrove Industrial Estate, Ilkeston Road, Nottingham.

This unit consisted of a well-presented warehouse and production space close to the City Centre incorporating two stories of office space internally, measuring in at 542.64 m² (5,834ft²).

BatFast build and manufacture cricket simulators working closely with professional cricket teams, governing bodies, schools, universities, as well as the leisure and hospitality industries and are wanting to push this throughout the country but especially within the East Midlands., hence taking occupation on the prominent Bloomsgrove Industrial Estate.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments;

“All round I believe this to be an excellent deal done for both Landlord and Tenant and a pleasure to work on achieving rental levels of over £4.30 per ft² on great terms. During the marketing process high levels of demand were received and I am delighted that BatFast became the chosen tenant, I wish BatFast all the luck going forward with their vision to get as many people as possible to love cricket.”

For further information on this letting, to see how we can help with the sale or letting of your commercial property, or for FHP to provide assistance helping you to find the right property to meet your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk

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Eguizabal Construction Ltd have completed on the letting of 39 & 40 Trent South Industrial Estate, Little Tennis Street, Colwick.

Equizabal Construction deal with a diverse range of properties converting residential projects into commercial and have been established since 2013, most recently working on a 16-million-pound project building 211-student apartments in the city centre of Nottingham.

The units consisted of fully redecorated warehouse/production space made of steel portal frame construction on a shared estate, measuring in at 217.48m² (2,342ft²). The units offering everything to satisfy most commercial operator’s needs, which clearly showed through the amount of interest received during the marketing.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments;

“Great deal achieved on two adjoining units, achieving over £5psf on excellent terms, with excellent levels of interest received. I have personally witnessed exceptionally high levels of interest for virtually all industrial stock in the sub 5000 ft² sector, the only issue I am facing is keeping up with demand. Therefore, I would be thrilled to talk to any landlords within Colwick who are interested in either letting or selling their units, as demand is high and the requirements are there to do quick deals on strong terms.”

For further information on this letting or to see how we can help with your commercial property, or for the right property to meet your requirement, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk.  

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FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to the market this end terrace modern building which is available either for sale or to let due to relocation of the current owners.

4 Ascot Business Park is situated off the ever popular Ascot Drive and extends to some 2,781ft² of office and storage space, with an additional 487ft² mezzanine stores.

The office space is fitted to a very high standard including air conditioning and LED lighting, and has a range of different office sizes together with fully fitted kitchen providing a pleasant working environment.  The storage space is full height and has a loading door to the front together with onsite parking.  Ascot Drive is very popular with trade counter operators, manufacturers and storage businesses alike and is easily accessible either from the A6 London Road or the outer ring road.

Guide price is £250,000 for a sale, or alternatively a new lease may be agreed at a rent of £25,000 per annum.

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

The old saying goes ‘it’s not what you know it’s who you know’ and in the world of commercial agency this always been the case.

Who needs space, who wants to dispose of space and bringing the two together is the key to success.  If a ‘marriage’ can be quickly agreed and deals are done then happy sellers and buyers ensue!

Never has this been more apt than in a deal completed recently by Tim Gilbertson of FHP with the off-market sale of substantial warehouse space on Cotes Park Industrial Estate at Alfreton, just off the A38 and Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway.

Tim Gilbertson of FHP commented:

“Having been appointed by the vendors Grangers International Limited, in advance of their expansion and relocation to a new purpose-built facility on the M1 Motorway, we were asked to dispose of their current building.

“Having known Grangers for some time and their intentions to relocate, I was delighted by this as their building offered good quality storage or potential production space in a great location. Knowing who is in the market is always key and I was immediately certain that there were any number of parties that should want to buy this building.

Nevermore so than in this case. With just one phone call, I was able to speak with the party I thought would be most suitable to buy it and within a matter of hours a deal was agreed and solicitors instructed.

Not only did this enable me to put together the ideal ‘marriage’ of keen purchaser and seller but also construct a deal whereby Grangers stayed in occupation for a few months post completion whilst their new facility was being finished, enabling them to move at their leisure whilst knowing that a sale of their facility had been concluded and the money was in the bank.

Again, it is a case of who you know as well as what you know being key to bringing together vendors and sellers to create smooth and effective transactions that suit all parties.

The deal concluded sees Slimming World able to continue to grow and maintain their presence in the local area.

Having a small hand in Grangers relocation and enabling their continued expansion in the region as well is equally satisfying and I wish both parties well for the future.

I am pleased to say that we still ‘know’ many other parties in a similar position looking to buy or rent space in the region and we hope to announce further engagements and marriages, in the property sense at least in the very near future!”

Karolina Jones, General Manager of Grangers International Limited commented:

“Grange Close has been the home of Grangers for nearly 30 years, since they relocated from Watford.  Personally, I have been here since it first opened its doors in 1990.  Although we’re excited for the future and our new premises, it was a big step selling this site and we’re glad that it’s going to join the Slimming World family and that the transaction ran so smoothly.”

Andy Neville from the new owners of the property, Slimming World added:

“As a true family business, it’s important to Slimming World to stay in the area that we’ve always called home and to be able to remain strong and provide jobs to the local community.  Being in the right place at the right time to complete the deal was a real bonus.” 

For further information on the deal or to see how FHP can help with any acquisition/disposal sale or letting the please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to offer to the market Unit 2B Masons Place, Nottingham Road, Derby.

Masons Place is a popular industrial estate located approximately 1 mile from Pentagon Island and the A52/A38, which in turn links up with Junction 25/28 of the M1 Motorway.

The property provides a total of 738m² (7,848 ft²) of accommodation and is available To Let by way of a new lease at a rent of £25,000 per annum.

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“This is a great opportunity to acquire an industrial/warehouse unit close to Derby City Centre, and would suit any expanding occupier.  The unit offers clear span accommodation and benefits from a small mezzanine at the rear.

I look forward to speaking with any potentially interested parties”.

For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact Darran Severn on 01332 343222 or darran@fhp.co.uk.

As a business, we at FHP Property Consultants are involved in the local property market on a day to day basis and have continued to see a firm level of demand across the sector from companies with a genuine need to relocate or expand.

If we look at the multi let industrial units that we deal with across Derbyshire, the occupancy level is very high and we generally achieve reletting within a relatively short period of time.  By way of an example, Unit 23 at Derby Trading Estate was re-let and occupied within a month of FHP receiving instructions and we have just placed Unit 2 on the market at a rent of £6.85 per ft² and are receiving requests for viewings on this.

At Ecclesbourne Park in Alfreton we have let two units of 4,300ft² and 6,400ft² in quick succession at new headline rents of £5 per ft².  A further unit has just been placed on the market of 4,300ft² and is now under offer.  This pattern is repeated across the region and it is those units which are well presented and sensibly priced which do best.

Elsewhere within Derbyshire, we let 10 Booths Industrial Estate in Ilkeston comprising 9,500 ft² immediately upon expiry of the existing lease to an excellent covenant, Wards Recycling, securing continued full occupancy.  In Derby itself we have let 2 units on the Prime Industrial Estate, one involving the relocation of RE Farm from the Cattle Market, and another unit to an expanding business within the estate.  At Ascot Drive we have let 3 units to AW Repair Group, and have a further two units under offer at Longbridge Lane.  Also on Ascot Drive we advised on the refurbishment of tired industrial premises to create a new trade counter scheme seeing units let to Ceramic Tile Direct, Grahams and Alert Electrical.

Amber Business Centre at Riddings, Alfreton has enjoyed a high level of occupancy over the last three years with a low turnover of vacant units. FHP are sole agents and have just placed two units of 1,200 and 9,445 ft² under offer which just leaves one starter unit remaining available.

2018 has seen continued rental growth across the sector and with an ongoing supply side shortage and a firm local market this trend is likely to continue.  There are some new build schemes coming forward in Derby and the surrounding area which will be well received locally.  Clearly the rents and sale values for these are notably higher than those for second hand product but in property as with everything else, you get what you pay for.

If you are looking for space, need to find a tenant for your own building or just would like some advice on rents and values and the market in general then please get in touch.

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

When warehouse units come available on the Derby Trading Estate, they normally re-let within a very short period of time, as illustrated by the last vacancy, being Unit 23 which let virtually straight away to Ambulnz Community Partners.

FHP Property Consultants are therefore pleased to be able to offer Unit 2 which is around 2,500ft² of warehouse/trade counter space offered available to let by way of a new lease at a rent of £17,000 per annum.

Derby Trading Estate occupies a very prominent position, highly visible from both the A61 Sir Frank Whittle Road and Stores Road, making it popular with both trade counter and warehouse operators alike.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“This is a well presented and managed estate in a prominent and accessible position and our clients offer flexible lease options with commitments from as little as 12 months.  The unit will be available following relocation of the current tenant and we will be pleased to discuss with any interested party”.

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

Derbyshire based developers PMW Property are pleased to confirm completion of their stunning Optimum Business Park development at Swadlincote.  After purchasing the land set off William Nadin Way together with a substantial office park, our clients initial focus was on the disposal of the available offices.  The office park was taken from merely two occupiers under the former owners through to full occupation within a matter of months by PMW and their agents Tim Gilbertson of FHP and Phil Randle of Salloway.

The next phase of development on the site saw PMW commence the speculative build of ten warehouse/industrial units constructed in two terraces, set on a securely fenced and gated site.  Practical completion of that development has now occurred with six of the ten buildings already let or sold with a range of national and local occupiers, the last four units remaining already generating substantial interest.

Agents for the scheme are Tim Gilbertson of FHP and Phil Randle of Salloway and Tim Gilbertson commented:

“The commercial property market in the East Midlands has been crying out for new build space for a number of years and we were delighted when our clients, on the back of the success that we had in marketing their two banks of offices at the front of the site decided to speculatively build ten high calibre warehouse or industrial units.

To myself and my joint agent Phil Randle of Salloway the success that we have encountered came as no surprise with the quality of build augmented by a great location in a favoured and established industrial and distribution spot.

The rewards of our efforts are clear to see with six of the units now let or sold and interest in the remaining units continuing.

Built to suit a variety of potential manufacturing or distribution occupiers, these are great buildings and the appearance of the buildings tell their own story.  The top quality finish employed has helped generate substantial interest in the site.

We think it will only be a few weeks until all the remaining space is under offer so for any potential buyers or tenants out there seeking to take space from as little as 394m² (4,247ft²) upwards then I hope they will be in touch with us soon as we would be delighted to show any potential occupiers around these great buildings.”

To register an interest or to view the remaining four available please contact Tim Gilbertson at FHP on 0115 9507577 / tim@fhp.co.uk

A further two lettings have now been completed at the popular Ecclesbourne Park Industrial Estate by FHP Property Consultants, acting in conjunction with joint agents CPP.

Unit 9 is a mid terrace unit which had undertaken a programme of refurbishment following vacation by the previous tenant, and extends to 6,380ft².  This has been let to Sylmar as part of their expansion.

Sylmar are located nearby on the Cotes Park Estate and supply high quality solid surface products for commercial and domestic use.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“We are pleased to be able to accommodate the growth of this successful and established local company, and the modern image of the estate fits in well with their brand profile”.

Elsewhere, Unit 14 has been let on a new lease, leaving only Unit 13 which is 4,325ft² now available.

Ecclesbourne Park is situated on the popular Cotes Park Industrial Estate with excellent access to the A38 dual carriageway and thereby to junction 28 of the M1 motorway to the northeast, and southwest to Derby and the West Midlands.

Further information can be obtained from Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 857 or timr@fhp.co.uk or Stuart Waite at CPP on 0115 697 7063.

With distribution and production space around Junction 28 of the M1 still in great demand and with little or no supply, Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor of FHP are delighted to bring to the market substantial premises on Bramble Way forming part of Clover Nook Industrial Estate at Alfreton, just off the A38 at Junction 28 of the M1.

The building which extends to over 72,000ft² offers a mix of excellent high bay distribution space with dock level loading plus connected further storage or production space plus offices and ancillary, all on a securely fenced and gated site just off the A38.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“This is a rare visitor to the market with little or no space of similar style available in the region.

A large site, with three separate accesses, the building sits just off the A38 and Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway and would suit any expending occupier providing a mix of potential storage or distribution accommodation.

The great opportunity here is that not only whilst ideally we are looking to lease the space our clients may consider a sale, opening up the possibilities for any company in the region seeking to expand who need accommodation of this size.

Chris and myself would be delighted to discuss with any potentially interested parties as hopefully interest will be strong in this opportunity.”

For more information or to discuss or view then please give my colleague Chris or myself a call on either 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk / chris@fhp.co.uk.

James Richards and Hannah Bailey of CWC Group are pictured with their agents Tim Gilbertson of FHP and Ranjit Gill of Savills at Castlewood Business Park, the East Midlands foremost distribution and production location at Junction 28 of the M1 where construction has commenced on the speculative development of a 72,000ft² warehouse or production unit.

To be constructed by Roe Developments, this prime location has seen over 1.5 million sq ft of space built already, making Castlewood the place to be on the M1 Corridor in the East Midlands.

CW72, the latest addition to the site which will be ready for occupation in Q2 2019, will augment the site still further and provide a rare example of speculative development in the East Midlands.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“Our client’s proactive approach here needs to applauded.  We have had great success over the years on this site with any number of high profile distribution and manufacturing occupiers on site where bespoke units were created.  Whilst we still have over 30 acres of land left for bespoke development for occupiers to purchase or rent, our clients are also speculatively building this fantastic warehouse or industrial facility which will be available to buy or rent with occupation offered in Q2 2019.

As we suggest, the site is looking good in the sunshine but the building will look even better once completed early next year.

As agents for the scheme, we would be delighted to hear from any potential occupiers looking to buy or rent this superb building and to discuss in detail or alternatively to consider bespoke built space elsewhere on the business park where we can accommodate buildings from as little as 15,000ft² upwards.”

FHP came highly recommended by a business colleague, friend of mine who has a considerable property portfolio. FHP responded within 24 hours, better still they had a client viewing arranged within days of the initial enquiry thanks to their extensive client database, and recognition as the largest private commercial property consultants in the East Midlands. I must give personal thanks to Chris for being available at all times, and not least for all his hard work getting the deal across the line. I strongly recommend FHP, don’t waste time with other agents (we did, 1 year!)

15 year unbroken lease terms aren’t often completed on new deals these days but when the perfect building comes along it still is possible, with the right market knowledge, for agents to achieve such terms.

Tim Gilbertson of FHP has managed that on this occasion with the disposal of 9 Glaisdale Parkway, a superb warehouse on Glaisdale Industrial Estate close to the A610 and Junction 26 of the M1 Motorway, having let 16,000ft² on a 15 year term to expanding body shop operator, Alton Cars.

Not only was a 15 year lease term agreed but also the new occupiers moved in the day after the former occupiers moved out meaning no void for FHP’s landlord client.

Tim Gilbertson takes up the story:

“15 year leases aren’t often agreed these days on existing stock but with high calibre buildings long term leases can still be achieved if you are ‘in the market’ and know potential occupiers who would take such long terms.

Our client here is a long term investor and to bring to them a top quality covenant on a 15 year lease without break is incredibly satisfying as it meets all their investment criteria.

I wish we had more buildings like this available as we could have let this property five times over as it offered good quality warehouse or potential production space with large yard in close proximity to not only Nottingham but also the M1.

This deal shows again that strong terms and lengthy leases can be agreed on good quality space as we continue to receive enquiries on a daily basis therefore our challenge remains, as it has done now for many years, regardless of Brexit concerns, finding the stock available to match up with the demand we have.

Our tenant on this occasion, Alton Cars, were a pleasure to deal with throughout and we wish them well in their expansion as they add a further branch to their existing 13 sites covering Yorkshire, Humberside, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Neilson Jones, Group Commercial Director from Alton Cars added:

“We have been looking for a site in the Nottingham area for a while now that met our needs both in terms of inside and outside space required, and this site was perfect for us.

We are already well on the way with refurbishing the site and equipping it with the latest in vehicle repair technology and we will be open for business on Monday 19 November.  We have already employed 28 highly skilled staff for the site, some of which have already started training with us ready for the site opening.  This takes us to 14 sites, with site 15 opening in Keighley near Bradford in February 2019.

We are looking forward to being of service to the people of Nottingham and the surrounding area from mid-November onwards.  Our business is going from strength to strength with our group turnover being £32m in 2017 and now with a projected turnover of £41m in 2018.  2019 is already set to be a very exciting year with even more planned growth ahead!

Thanks again to Tim, Chris and all the guys at FHP for all your help with getting this unit signed up and sorted as quickly as we did… great result!”

Tim Gilbertson finished by adding: 

“It has been a pleasure to deal with Alton Cars throughout but as always it is disappointing to turn down other potential occupiers for this space.  In this sector we have any number of potential tenants or buyers looking for space and I would be delighted therefore to hear from clients new or old in the hope of matching good quality occupiers to good quality buildings. I can be contacted on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to announce the successful letting of Units 5 & 6 Park Lane Business Park, Kirkby in Ashfield to Little Angel Prams Limited.

The units consist of modern clear span warehouse / production space, with excellent lighting, 6m eaves, and two full height roller shutter doors with good levels of car parking.  The units combined measuring 468m² (5,033ft²), and are located on a large shared estate close to Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway.

Anthony Barrowcliffe at FHP comments:

“In a market place starved of good quality small to medium sized industrial stock, I was delighted to assist Little Angel Prams Limited in securing these units.  We achieved good terms on this transaction and a strong rental return, therefore, I would be delighted to assist any other parties looking to sell or let their properties in the Mansfield area.”

For further information on this letting, or to discuss your property requirements in further detail, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk.  

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to be able to offer a brace of production/warehouse buildings on the West Meadows Estate in Derby.  West Meadows enjoys an excellent location off the Pentagon Island, having access to the A52, which links to Junction 25 of the M1, the A61 which leads to the A38 dual carriageway, the inner ring road and the City Centre.

Unit 1 Ashlyn Road extends to 5,531ft² with generous parking forecourt, 2 storey office section and upgrades including LED lighting.

G4 Cranmer Road is slightly larger at 6,392ft² and again includes 2 storey office section together with extensive workshop/warehouse area.

West Meadows is an established and popular trade counter and industrial location with occupiers such as Motorpoint, Kwik Fit, Europcar and Peugeot on the estate.

Both units are available To Let by way of new leases and for further information please contact Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343 222 or our joint agents Innes England.

Castlewood Business Park is one of the region’s foremost industrial and distribution locations, set at the intersection of the M1, J28 and the A38.

Developed wholly by CWC Group, over 1.5 million sq ft of production and distribution space has been built over the last few years.

To build on this fantastic location and track record, CWC Group are now embarking upon the speculative construction of a 72,000ft² unit to be marketed by Tim Gilbertson of FHP and Ranjit Gill of Savills.

Agent for CWC Group, Tim Gilbertson commented:

“What a fantastic building this will be!  Castlewood has seen huge success over the last few years, indeed our clients are currently constructing a 249,000ft² building for an expanding local occupier and to run with that and augment the park still further they are taking the wise step of speculatively building a prime 72,000ft² unit on the site which will be ready for occupation in Q2 2019.

Offered to buy or rent, this is great news for a market which remains short on stock and we hope that it will be snapped up quickly.  Myself and my fellow agent Ranjit Gill of Savills would be delighted to discuss in detail or meet potential occupiers on site who may want to take advantage of this terrific opportunity.”

James Richards of CWC Group commented:

“We also have now built out over 1.5 million sq ft of space at Castlewood and speculative construction of a unit on the site seemed the next logical step.

CWC72, our 72,000ft² warehouse should be well received and we hope will either let or sell quickly.

The location couldn’t be better and with the location comes an opportunity for occupiers to benefit from neighbours including the Cooperative Group, Bombardier, Alloga and many others.

We still have over 30 acres of land up for development on a design and build basis for bespoke properties that can be purchased or rented and our agents remain keen to speak to occupiers who may need space from as little as 15,000ft² upwards.

We are excited by this speculative development and are sure it will be well received in the market.”

For further information on the speculative development at Castlewood or indeed for any party who may require a bespoke built warehouse or industrial unit to buy or rent then please contact the agent Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577 / tim@fhp.co.uk

Conceived to provide manufacturing and distribution space at Junction 28 of the M1 Castlewood Business Park, wholly owned by CWC Group who are advised by agents Tim Gilbertson of FHP and Ranjit Gill of Savills, are proud to confirm the start of construction of the tenth building on the site as a deal has been struck with a local occupier to build a 249,500ft² distribution centre on the site.

This latest deal sees the space constructed at Castlewood exceed 1.5 million sq ft and once completed will take the total numbers employed on site to over 2,000.

James Richards, Development Director at CWC Group commented:

Adjoining the M1 at Junction 28 of the Motorway, with fantastic north/south links, we are delighted to construct a superb distribution hub on the site of 249,500ft².

This is another great result for ourselves and the efforts of our trusted team and displays again the strength of this location.

To compliment this deal we are also now intending to speculatively constructing a 72,000ft² warehouse or production building.  We will start on site imminently and this should be ready for occupation in Q2 2019 as we continue to receive enquiries for this location on a weekly basis.

The unit will be available to rent or purchase and as ever constructed to the best standards possible.

Our agents always remind me at this point to stress not only our speculative build project but also the fact that we still have over 30 acres of land left for besoke design and build construction where perfect property solutions can be provided on our site to buy or rent from as little as 15,000ft² up to 200,000ft².

Agents for CWC Group on Castlewood are Tim Gilbertson of FHP and Ranjit Gill of Savills.  Tim Gilbertson commented:

“It is great to see yet another building coming out of the ground for an occupier at Castlewood plus the speculative unit which will be ready in 2019.   Castlewood really is a great location and I am sure that the eventual buyer or tenant of our speculative building will augment those already in place on the business park which range from expanding local companies through to national household names.

This diverse range of occupiers is mirrored by an equally diverse range of uses on site, from traditional manufacture in the form of Parker Knoll through to high end engineering provided by the likes of Bombardier and Midlands Aerospace through to both local and national distribution businesses.  All are welcomed with open arms and I would be delighted to hear from companies large or small seeking to take advantage of the remaining land on site, or alternatively to discuss the speculative unit being constructed, to encourage further occupiers to this fantastic location in 2019.”

For further information on the scheme, the speculative unit under construction or to discuss how Castlewood could become your company’s new home please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

Opportunities to purchase good quality production or potential warehouse space in and around Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway have been virtually non-existent for the last few years, leaving any number of parties in the market frustrated.

Pleasingly Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor of FHP might be able to alleviate that frustration a little as they are just bringing to the market a superb warehouse at Brookside Way in Huthwaite, just a few moments from Junction 28 of the Motorway.

With the benefit of two yards, extensive parking and an additional secure compound this building should sell well and Tim Gilbertson commented:

“Freeholds anywhere in the East Midlands are so hard to find and at Junction 28 of the M1 it has been virtually impossible to find an appropriate building to buy for a number of years.

With our clients relocating, this building of just over 20,000ft² should provide a fantastic new home for any production or potential warehouse company looking to relocate and buy a building that is fully fitted, has large yards and car park and is set in a prime spot just off the M1.

With marketing just commencing, for any parties interested in viewing then it would be sensible to take a look at this sooner rather than later as it might be another 2 or 3 years before a similar building comes to the market!”

For further information or to arrange to view please contact Tim Gilbertson, Chris Proctor and Tim Richardson on 0115 9507577 or 01332 343222.

Following an extensive fit-out, AW Repair Group have recently opened their doors in Derby, in a deal brokered by FHP Property Consultants.

AW Repair Group have taken modern workshop premises of 16,500ft² together with customer parking facilities off Ascot Drive, a popular industrial and trade destination in a convenient location within Derby.  Originally constructed by Condor Developments in 2007 and known as 40-44 Longbridge Lane, the buildings were originally developed as 3 separate units but are now occupied together providing good quality space.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“We were aware that AW Repair Group were looking for a repair centre in Derby and we thought this property might be suitable.  With a proactive hands on approach by our clients, Derbyshire Investments, a deal was struck for them to take all 3 units, planning permission obtained, and works undertaken to enable them to start their extensive fit-out.

Modern workshop premises are very difficult to find at the moment particularly in such a good location”.

AW Group was founded in 1998 and has grown organically to become one of the leading accident repair groups in the UK operating from a network of bodyshops across the Midlands.  Repairing more than 12,000 vehicles per annum, AW Repair Group works on behalf of private individuals and businesses including partnerships with prestige manufacturers.

Scott Bailey from the landlords, Derbyshire Investments adds:

“Derbyshire Investments welcome a fantastic tenant into the unit and wish them great success for the future. We were extremely happy with the speed of the letting and the professionalism shown.”

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

Following the lettings of Units 1 and 3 Prime Industrial Park to local businesses, Unit 8 is the last unit remaining and extends to some 8,150ft² of industrial/storage space in a convenient location off Osmaston Road to the south of the City Centre.

Prime Industrial Park totals 11 industrial units within 2 courtyards at the junction of Osmaston Road and Shaftesbury Street and has proved popular for a range of local businesses both manufacturing, trade counter and warehouse use.

The final unit is available to let by way of a new lease on either a short or long-term basis.

For further information please contact FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343 222 joint agents CPP on 0115 896 6611.

As a result of the forthcoming expansion and relocation of our clients, we are delighted to bring to the market a terrific warehouse in one of the best locations in the region.

Sitting within minutes of Junction 21 of the M1 Motorway this warehouse occupies its own securely fenced and gated site with large yard and extensive car park.

Marketed by Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor of FHP, Tim commented:

“With the market now kicking into life after the end of the summer holidays it is great to make this opportunity available.  Leicester remains starved of good quality stock and we really think that this warehouse will be well received and go quickly given its fantastic location just off the M1 at Junction 21.

In addition it provides modern space with 8m eaves and its own self contained large yard and car park.  Our client’s expansion and relocation will hopefully enable another company to expand into their former premises and we would be delighted to show anybody who may be interested around in the near future as hopefully this building will create strong interest and be let quickly.

If you would like to view or discuss then please contact my colleague Chris or myself on either 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk / chris@fhp.co.uk.

Extending to just over 22,000ft² this is one of the best buildings next to the M1 in the region so hopefully it will let very quickly.”

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to announce the successful letting of Unit 4 at the Viking Business Centre in Swadlincote to Harveys Haulage.

The unit consists of simple clear span warehouse space with easy access to the A514, being located approximately 6 miles south east of Burton on Trent, and 4 miles west of Ashby and J13 of the A42.

The unit comprises a mid-terrace light industrial space constructed of steel portal frame construction and provides simple clear span accommodation with internal office space. The space extends to some 126m² (1,360ft²), and is located on a shared estate with excellent car parking provisions.

FHP are also delighted to offer Unit 11 to the market as the last remaining unit on the estate and we look forward to discussing this with all interested parties.

Anthony Barrowcliffe at FHP comments: –

“An excellent deal done, and a perfect fit for Harveys Haulage’s requirement.  I am delighted to have assisted in this transaction and having achieved £6.50psf. We are already receiving enquiries for unit 11, and we look forward to bringing this estate to full occupancy”.

For further information on this letting or to see how FHP can help with the sale or letting of your commercial premises please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk.  

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to the market a fine opportunity to rent a modern warehouse premises located on Centurion Business Park within the popular Blenheim Industrial Estate, Bulwell.

The unit provides over 4,000ft2 of warehouse and office accommodation, encompassing meeting rooms, kitchenette and W.C facilities with level access loading through a full height roller shutter door. The property also has the additional benefit of its own car parking and yard area to the front and is also conveniently located close to the A610, a major arterial route out of Nottingham City Centre and additionally, Junction 26 of the M1 Motorway.

Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Industrial Team commented;

“This is a rare opportunity in the current market to rent a modern warehouse premises within easy reach of both Nottingham City Centre and J26 of the M1. I therefore anticipate that interest will be high and urge any interested parties to contact us at FHP to arrange a viewing as soon as possible”.

For further information on this property, or to discuss your property requirements in further detail please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw on 0115 841 1159 or alternatively, thomas@fhp.co.uk.

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