For any expanding distribution company, or third party logistics operator needing a base to serve Nottinghamshire and further afield, then hopefully a new instruction being marketed by Tim Gilbertson of FHP at Junction 27 of the M1 on Sherwood Park might appeal.

Extending to over 67,000ft², offering a mix of high bay storage and two storey pick and pack sections, a rare visitor has come to the market which is immediately available.

With racking, heating and lighting throughout, the building is presented in good order and benefits from extensive car park plus separate securely fenced and gated loading yard with both dock and level access loading facilities.

Tim Gilbertson who is marketing the unit commented:

“This is a great building albeit set out in a slightly unusual format.  With the main section of distribution space having 12 metre eaves, the building is augmented by a two storey additional section ideal for pick and pack operations with both sections linked by a goods lift.

Set on Sherwood Park, the building is within moments of Junction 27 of the M1 and the large secure loading yard will undoubtedly appeal to any number of occupiers, particularly as it is augmented by a separate extensive car park.

Our clients are looking to vacate imminently and therefore this building can made available very swiftly and is one of the few existing buildings ready for occupation in the East Midlands of this size.

With stock still scarce, early interest is sought in this opportunity and I would be delighted to hear from any potential occupiers interested in leasing this space.    

For further information or to make arrangements to view please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577 / tim@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to the market Unit 4 Viking Business Centre, Woodville, Swadlincote.

Viking Business Centre is situated off the A511 High Street, Woodville, close to the junction with the A514.

The property comprises a mid terraced industrial/warehouse unit with clear span accommodation and extends to 150m² (1,614ft²).

Unit 4 is available to lease at a rent of £10,500 per annum.

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:-

“Viking Business Centre has always proved popular with local businesses and I envisage a good level of interest in this unit.  The property is immediately available and if you would like to arrange a viewing, please do not hesitate to contact me”.    

If you require larger premises we have further opportunities available at Optimum Industrial Park, Swadlincote from 5,000 ft² upwards.

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

The areas around junction 28 of the M1 motorway have always been popular for distribution activity due to the great road connections, including both the M1 motorway, and the A38, providing east-to-west connections.

FHP Property Consultants and their joint agents, Commercial Property Partners jointly market the Ecclesbourne Park Industrial Estate, which is a modern estate comprising three terraces of production/warehouse units within a managed environment on the Cotes Park Estate, directly off the A38 dual carriageway.  Unit 14, which extends to 4,320 ft² is now on the market to let by way of a new lease and will be available from July.  Elsewhere on the Estate, Unit 9, which is slightly larger at 6,320 ft², is shortly to be refurbished, with works being finished within the same timescale.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“Unit 12 was recently placed on the market and terms were agreed virtually straight away, so we would encourage anybody who has a requirement for a light industrial warehouse unit within the Alfreton/Somercotes area, to get in touch.”

Other information available from Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 857, email: timr@fhp.co.uk or Stuart Waite at CPP on 0115 697 7063.

Tim Gilbertson of FHP is pleased to bring to the market a fully fitted and racked high bay warehouse in North Nottinghamshire just off the A1.  Constructed to a high specification, the building benefits from both dock and level access loading and an eaves height of over 11 metres.

Fully fitted, to include racking, this is a welcome addition to the market at a time when stock levels are low at Tim Gilbertson commented:

“I am delighted to offer this property to the market.  Set just off the A1 in North Nottinghamshire in Worksop the building provides high calibre space fully fitted and racked.

With both dock and level access loading, we hope to encourage early interest in this unit in a market which remains bereft of good quality larger distribution opportunities.

Either my colleague John Proctor or myself would be delighted to discuss in detail with any interested parties.”

At over 70,000ft² this is one of the larger buildings to come to the market in region in recent times and to discuss in detail please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577 / tim@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to be marketing 23 Handel Street, a substantial warehouse unit located within Nottingham City Centre, in close proximity to Huntingdon Street, Sneinton Market and the Nottingham Arena.

The unit provides just under 11,500ft² of warehousing and two storey office accommodation with the added benefit of a 5,800ft² canopy/loading area to the front, all situated within a secure, gated site.  With an eaves height of some 6.5 metres, the unit would be perfect not only for traditional industrial occupiers but also storage/distribution purposes. Taking into consideration its fantastic location, the property could also be suitable for other types of occupiers such as retail or leisure, subject to a change of use.

Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Industrial Agency Team commented;

“It’s not every day we are instructed to market such a substantial warehouse within Nottingham City Centre. Owing to its fantastic location and potential uses, interest has already been high and therefore I would be delighted to hear from any interested parties to discuss the opportunity further”.

For further information on this property, or to see how we can help you with your property requirement, please contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Industrial Team on 0115 950 7577 or alternatively thomas@fhp.co.uk.

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Construction of PMW Property’s new Optimum Business Park development is progressing well. Councillor Michael Stanton, Chairman of South Derbyshire District Council, and Frank McArdle, the council’s Chief Executive saw this for themselves when they recently visited the site in Swadlincote.

Work began on the 1.4 hectare site in December with the steel structure of the ten units which total 4,500 sq metres being constructed during February.  Through agents Tim Gilbertson of FHP and Phil Randle of Salloway PMW have already reserved six of the ten new units and have considerable interest being shown in the remaining four.

The Optimum Business Park development is bordered by William Nadin Way and Cadeley Hill Road and is the final phase of the Tetron Point business park on the former coal board site. The building will include ten units ranging in size from 374 sq metres (4,247 sq ft) to 520 sq metres (5,871 sq ft), for light and general industrial usage and storage. The new development is adjacent to PMW’s existing range of serviced offices.

“This is an excellent opportunity to complete the Tetron Point industrial area with a mixed-use development attracting companies, from across the country, to come to South Derbyshire,” said Mr McArdle.

“The economy is booming, we are in the perfect location to service the rest of the country. PMW have recognised that with this investment. I am delighted to be here today.  It is looking very good already, and there are some pre-lets and pre-sales before they have even got the roof on!

That is the sort of dynamic that we are looking for in South Derbyshire.  PMW owner Mike Wrigley recognised this during our telephone conversation and subsequent meeting. The net result is jobs and investment in the district.”

Mr Stanton added that this development was great news for South Derbyshire. “There has been a terrific transformation in the last 25 years from the dying industries of the mines and ceramics,” he said.

“This is one of the fastest growing districts in the country. People are coming here because the labour force is plentiful and good. They have adapted extremely quickly, working hard and learning new skills. I think you’ll find that the aspirations of the population of South Derbyshire are pretty endless.”

“We are extremely pleased with the positive response we have had since the development has been marketed,” said PMW’s Matthew Wrigley. “Between ourselves and the marketing agents FHP and Salloways we now have six units reserved and the initial ground works started only six weeks ago.

“It’s been great having someone like Frank McArdle who has been very proactive in helping to drive the scheme forward along with the planning team.”

“It’s great to see regeneration of an area and delivery of new units in a market that has been starved of quality production and warehouse space,” Mr Gilbertson said. “The strength of the market has already been shown with six of the ten new units to be built reserved and interest in the remaining units.”

“It is a big commitment by PMW to speculatively build but one which has paid off and we expect all of the units to be let or sold prior to completion in August,” Mr Randle added.

“It‘s the same story across the region and PMW need a pat on the back. We are urging developers to build everywhere, at the moment, there really is a shortage of supply of good quality, small new units.”

For more information contact either Phil Randle on 07970 293740 (email prandle@salloway.com) or Tim Gilbertson on 07887 787893 (email Tim@fhp.co.uk). PMW Property can be contacted on info@pmwproperty.com or telephone 01335 348145. Information regarding the industrial units can also be found on the website at www.pmwproperty.com.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to be offering to the market a fantastic opportunity to rent a modern industrial unit on the well-established Lenton Lane Industrial Estate.

Situated within Acorn Park on a shared site, the unit measures some 376m² (4,053ft²) in total and offers excellent quality warehousing with two storey office accommodation. The unit also benefits from a full height roller shutter door and a good eaves height of circa 5.5 metres.

The location of the unit also benefits from fantastic transport links to Nottingham and Derby via the A52 Ring Road and also Junction 24 of the M1 Motorway via the A453.

Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office & Industrial Team commented;

“At a time when leasehold industrial units in the sub 5,000 ft2 bracket are a real rarity we are delighted to be bringing to the market such a good quality unit in an excellent location.  I therefore do expect interest in the property to be high and I urge any interested parties to contact FHP as soon as possible”.

For further information on this property, or to arrange a viewing, please contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office & Industrial Team on 0115 950 7577 or alternatively thomas@fhp.co.uk.

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In a market that remains starved of good quality space, Tim Gilbertson of FHP is pleased to confirm another deal where an agreement to let space was concluded within days of coming to the market.

Innovative packaging and design company Simply Cartons have agreed terms to take over 31,000ft² of space at Bleachers Yard in Nottingham to enable their continued success and expansion in the region.

Acting on behalf of pension fund clients, Tim Gilbertson commented:

“The paucity of space in the market place and the ongoing demand that we had during 2017 which has continued into the new year can no better be illustrated than the deal concluded here.

I was delighted to offer good quality warehouse and production space on behalf of our clients and whilst I anticipated good demand the demand that was immediately generated was somewhat overwhelming.

Four or five parties would have taken this building without delay and our clients chose to progress with Simply Cartons, a Nottingham based company expanding rapidly who, like so many parties in the market, were desperate to take additional space to meet their bulging order book.

From going to the market to the tenants taking occupation took less than 3 months, a great result all round and Simply Cartons acquired superb space whilst we achieved our aim very quickly for our clients and let this building without delay.

I felt sorry for the parties that we had to disappoint and simply wish that there was more stock we could offer and yet again I would urge any potential warehouse or industrial clients to give me a call or drop me an email as in most sectors across the region we have parties waiting to take space.”

Acting on behalf of private pension fund clients, their spokesman commented:

“Tim’s advice proved extremely accurate when it came to disposing of the leasehold interest in the property, both in terms of the achievable rent and also the timescale within which a deal could be concluded. We are delighted with the outcome.”

For further information on this deal or to ask FHP to put forward proposals for the sale or letting of your property without initial cost or commitment please contact Tim Gilbertson at FHP on 0115 9507577 / tim@fhp.co.uk.

I am delighted to bring to the market this unique opportunity to occupy this newly refurbished warehouse space on the established Ropewalk Industrial Estate.  The property is situated on a secure gated site and benefits from a full height roller shutter door, a large open plan warehouse space with good eave heights, and internal partitioned offices.  The property is available immediately and offers good car parking provisions, three phase power, numerous plug sockets and WC facilities.  The property has currently undergone a full re decoration internally and has had new roof lights installed to produce a bright working environment.

The subject premises forms part of The Ropewalk Industrial Centre in Ilkeston.  The estate is on the Ropewalk just off Station Road, opposite The Waterside Retail Park which houses occupiers to include: Halfords, M&S Simply Food and the Vauxhall Motor Showroom.  The estate is located approximately 7 minutes’ drive from J26 of the M1 Motorway and is easily accessible to Ilkeston town centre.

The unit measures in at 207m² (2,228ft²), and can be used for B1, B2 & B8 uses.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments: –

“This is a great opportunity to occupy a fantastic warehouse situated close to the motorway and other major arterial routes. Benefiting from high specification internal offices and an excellent clear span warehouse space with almost everything in place for any potential tenant to take immediate occupation and to start operating/trading/ manufacturing etc.”.

If you are interested in this unit then please get in touch and we would be pleased to advise you on this or other options available.  For further information please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk.

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Built approximately 6 years ago by the owners, the property comprises 2 modern industrial units positioned on a large self-contained plot with fencing, electric gates and cctv.  The property is situated on Lydford Road on the Meadow Lane Industrial Estate on the eastern side of Alfreton near to the railway station.  It therefore has easy access to the A38 dual carriageway and the M1 motorway at junction 28.

The main building includes two storey offices with impressive entrance foyer, offices, kitchen and wcs.  The workshop/warehouse area has additional wcs and works kitchen, 6m eaves and two electric up and over loading doors.

The second unit includes two loading doors, office/wc block and is ideal for storage or light production.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“The property is finished to an excellent standard having been built by the current owners for their own occupation.  It includes fibre broadband, data cabling and is ready to move into with minimal effort.  The enclosed fenced yard with electric gates is an added bonus”.

The property is available to let by way of a new lease.

Further information is available Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 857 or email timr@fhp.co.uk.

With the exception of removing the scaffolding, the refurbishment works on this industrial/warehouse unit are now complete, providing 9,445ft² with easy access to the A38 dual carriageway at Alfreton.

The property is situated on Amber Business Centre, an established and successful industrial park, marketed through FHP Property Consultants.  The specification includes brand new office, full internal decoration, new lighting and extended yard/parking area.  an additional benefit is an out of hours security presence on the estate giving additional peace of mind, and the building is in its own shared fenced yard.

The property is available to let by way of a new lease at a very reasonable rent of £35,500 per annum.  If you are looking for space in the area then please get in touch with Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants to discuss your requirements further.

Contact details are 01332 224 857 or email timr@fhp.co.uk.

I am thrilled to bring to the market three small to medium sized industrial units / workshops in Gotham, Nottingham. Offering easy access in and out of the City and being exceptionally well situated to the M1 and other major arterial routes.  Ranging from 93.21m² (1,003ft²) to 251.39m² (2,766ft²), all offering three phase electricity, gas, and decent eave heights, as well as considerable levels of onsite parking.

It is likely that all of these units will qualify for small business rates relief, and are all offered on flexible lease terms, ideal for new start ups and small local occupiers.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments:

“Due to the levels of demand and lack of supply for smaller to medium sized industrial units / workshops in the Nottingham region, I am delighted to bring these units to the market on flexible terms.  We have seen a noticeable increase in demand for smaller space and feel these units will prove very popular.”

If you are interested in these small units then please get in touch and we would be pleased to advise you on this or other options available.  For further information please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk.  

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I am pleased to announce the successful letting of Unit 3 on the Park Lane Business Park, Kirkby in Ashfield.  The new tenants are Diamond Driver Training who specialise in driving training from car and trailer right through to HGV’s, having relocated from their previous unit on Wimsey Way in Alfreton.

This high calibre industrial space offers a clear span warehouse/production area with excellent natural light, 6m eaves and a full height roller shutter door, with the addition of good quality offices internally.  The unit measures 235m² (2,527ft²) and is located close to Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway via the A38. We are currently marketing Units 5 & 6 within the Park Lane Business Park ranging from 234m² (2,519ft²) to 468m² (5,033ft²) and would be delighted to talk to any interested party about this space.

Anthony Barrowcliffe at FHP comments:

“It has been a pleasure working with all parties involved in this transaction and I am delighted with the outcome.  Within a few weeks of marketing this property we received immediate interest and we were able to secure the asking rent.  The speed that the property went under offer shows the levels of demand we are currently experiencing within the market place; therefore, I am delighted to offer Units 5 & 6 to the market which can be let individually or combined”.

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

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I am pleased to announce the successful letting of Unit 7 at the i2 Centre on the Oakham Business Park. Luke & Godwin Limited whom been established since 1968 have become the newest tenant to the estate specialising in all associated electrical works for the commercial, industrial and domestic sectors, relocating from their old unit on Brunel Drive, Newark.

This excellent quality modern unit benefits from easy access to the A38 and M1 Motorway just off Junction 28.  It is located on a secure and gated site and is a mid-terrace light industrial space constructed to a high specification and quality.  Providing excellent and full glazed front elevations through double doors and allows for the erection of a mezzanine floor if required by any potential occupier.

The space extends to some 190m² (2,040ft²) and offers 6 allocated parking bays, and is a perfect base for Luke & Godwin Limited meeting their requirements as a business perfectly. Due to this success we are delighted to offer the last remaining industrial unit on the estate and look forward to discussing this with all interested parties.

Anthony Barrowcliffe at FHP comments: –

“An excellent deal done, and a perfect fit for their requirement.  I am delighted to have assisted in this transaction and wish them all the best going into 2018.  We have noticed a new surge in demand for smaller industrial units and are already receiving interest for unit 5 on this established estate.”

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.  

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We are achieving great success currently at Amber Business Centre, the smaller units proving to be exceptionally popular.  The vast amount of our enquiries has been for units in the sub 2,000ft² region and we can only see this increasing going into 2018.  I am pleased to announce successful back to back deals made at Amber Business Centre to Mitchell Built Environment who have now completed on Units 15.1 and 18.5 and Cavan Corcoran T/A CCM on Unit 13.2.  Mitchell Built Environment specialise in commercial refurbishment and maintenance and CCM specialises in the restoration of specialist sports and classic cars.

The units are situated on a secure site, and benefits from 24-hour access, and is excellently situated being in close proximity to the motorway and other major arterial routes and junctions.

Anthony Barrowcliffe at FHP comments: –

“I have been shocked with how much interest I have received in terms of the sub 2,000ft² units, which shows a real surge in demand for this space within the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire region.  The challenge it appears is meeting this demand, there being a lack of supply to facilitate this demand, therefore I would love to speak to any potential client, new or old, with a view to placing their industrial/warehouse space on the market as at present demand is there and there are no signs of the conditions changing in the future.”

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.  

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Two small units are now available on the Candleby Court Industrial Estate on Candleby Lane in Cotgrave.  Both units are 78.3m² (843ft²) in size and benefit from a clear span space with roller shutter doors, three phase power and WC facilities.  Allowing easy in and out access into the city centre and being in close proximity to the A46 and A52. The units being ready for immediate occupation allowing any potential tenant the ability to start operating/manufacturing/ trading almost instantly.

It is important to note that it is likely that all of these units will qualify for small business rates relief, and are offered on flexible lease terms, ideal for a local occupier/ new start up business.

Anthony Barrowcliffe comments:

“After the great success achieved on the Hollygate 46 development, I am excited to bring these units to the market.  I have already received vast amounts of interest and I am very positive we can get these two units let very quickly, bringing the estate back to full occupancy.  With a huge surge in demand for sub. 2,000ft² industrial space and a real lack of supply in the market place I feel confident in getting these units let fairly quickly.”

If you are interested in these small units then please get in touch and we would be pleased to advise you on this or other options available.  For further information please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk.  

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Tim’s advice proved extremely accurate when it came to disposing of the leasehold interest in the property.

FHP Property Consultants have brought a rare freehold industrial property to the market just off the A52 on the Lenton Lane Industrial Estate to the west of Nottingham City Centre.

The property comprises some 22,668 sq ft on 0.87 acres.  The property is available on a freehold basis at offers over £800,000.

This opportunity could cater well for owner occupiers who are seeking to expand their businesses or investors seeking a refurbishment project.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact Mark Tomlinson of FHP Property Consultants on 0115 841 1134 or mark@fhp.co.uk

Acting on behalf of Design Go, distributors of the widest range of travel accessories in the world, Tim Gilbertson of FHP has enabled their continued expansion throughout the UK with the acquisition of substantial warehouse space on Blenheim Industrial Estate in Nottingham of over 20,000ft².

The acquisition will help Design Go provide even better service to their clients with this superb modern warehouse facility assisting their distribution network.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“When Design Go asked me to acquire space on their behalf I was pleased to try and assist them with their expansion plans.  In a market starved of good quality space it was pleasing to identify the eventual building taken which offered good quality modern space and most importantly was available on flexible terms close to the M1 Motorway.

A deal was quickly agreed with Stuart Waite of CPP who acted on behalf of the landlords and the deal concluded to the mutual satisfaction of all parties concerned.”

Tim Gilbertson concluded by adding:

“Acquisition work is often forgotten by occupiers but it is a role that I undertake on a number of occasions throughout the year as I try, using market knowledge and contacts to source off market opportunities.  Alternatively, as in this case with an opportunity that was on the market, competitive terms were agreed where those not in the property market might have struggled to obtain the terms we eventually concluded the deal upon.

I would be delighted to reprise this role for any party throughout the Country as acquisition work often takes me well away from our core East Midlands patch.

I would be pleased do discuss without any initial cost or commitment how I might be able to help potential tenants or purchasers in this way and can be contacted on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.”

Agents for Tunstall Trade Park, Harris Lamb and FHP, have reported high levels of interest for Clowes Developments’ new trade counter scheme in Stoke, with construction of Phase one being well underway and completion scheduled for the end of March.

The speculative development, a trade counter scheme in Stoke on Trent, follows the construction of a brand new, 100,000 sq ft national distribution centre for Tile Mountain which opened last year.

The first phase consists of five trade counter units from 4,000 sq ft, each built to a very high specification.

Only two units remain available.  Toolstation agreed a lease on a 4,500 sq ft unit last summer due to the site’s prominent location, access links and build-quality. Two further units have been sold to local businesses in the area while the remaining buildings are attracting strong interest from potential tenants and buyers.

Harris Lamb and FHP were appointed joint agents to identify tenants and owners for the remaining units, which range from 4,000 sq ft to 8,000 sq ft.

The site falls within the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone, and is attracting a great deal of interest due to its rates savings of up to £55,000 per annum for the first five years, and the high-speed broadband that sites in the enterprise zone will benefit from.

Andrew Groves, Director at Harris Lamb, said:

“This latest phase of development by Clowes reconfirms the business’ confidence in the Stoke marketplace following the completion of the 100,000 sq ft unit on behalf of Tile Mountain.

This scheme will provide much-needed new space to the area, available to rent or buy. A range of sizes can be offered on both Phase one and the adjoining land where buildings up to 30,000 sq ft can be accommodated.”

Tim Gilbertson, Director of FHP added:

“Availability of small units is at an all-time low following 10 years with no development within the region, and the trade park has the added advantage of offering tenants significant financial savings over other locations as a result of its Enterprise Zone status.

Those factors, teamed with the impending completion date, is leading to strong interest levels from potential occupiers, and we’re confident that the scheme will be well received. “

Other local occupiers include Topps Tiles and Aldi.

For details, contact Andrew Groves, Harris Lamb on andrew.groves@harrislamb.com 01782 272555 or Tim Gilbertson, FHP on tim@fhp.co.uk 0115 9507577.

15 Millway is exceptionally well located just off the A60 in Mansfield Woodhouse, within the established Old Mill Industrial Estate, located just north of Mansfield offering easy access to major arterial routes and the M1.  The location being ideally located for staff and clients alike, being close to the centre of Mansfield and Junctions 28 & 29 of the M1 Motorway.

We are delighted to offer Unit 15 to the market, which consists of 5,951ft² of production/warehouse space, the unit providing offices internally and eave heights of 5m. The intention is for the property to be cleared and totally refurbished throughout, creating a good quality open warehouse space with a large parking allocation to the front and a large secure yard to the rear, ideal for loading/ offloading and secure outside storage.

If you are interested in this warehouse, then please get in touch, and we will be pleased to advise on this or other options available.  For further information please contact Anthony Barrowcliffe at FHP Property Consultants on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk.

Tim Gilbertson, acting on behalf of Leeds based property company J Pullan & Sons has completed another deal in Castle Donington, this time disposing of over 20,000ft² of space in Castle Donington.  Yet again the strength of the market is told in this deal and whilst any letting of this size is important, the speed at which the new occupier moved in following the former occupier moving out once again showed how sought after good quality stock is in the region.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“I put this property on the market during the last few months of the former tenant’s occupation.  A number of parties were immediately interested as a result and pleasingly despite one false start a new occupier was found virtually straight away such that from the former tenant moving out to the new tenant taking possession took less than 7 days.  A remarkable turn around which minimised void period and kept income coming for our client who was delighted at the outcome.

Yet again this shows the strength of the location with rents still rising and demand continuing unabated.  There are any number of parties still wanting to be in this region that I simply cannot find space for so if any landlords or vendors even are looking at disposing of space in the Castle Donington area, or indeed virtually in any location throughout the East Midlands then I probably have occupiers waiting to fill that space.

I would be delighted to hear from any new clients who I might be able to assist during 2018.”

Bruce Strachan Property Director at Pullan’s commented:

“It is very pleasing to see the unit let and income producing within a matter of days following the expiry of the former lease and we were very impressed with the manner in which Tim Gilbertson of FHP has dealt with the instruction and the result achieved.”

For further information on this deal or if you have industrial or warehouse space that you want to sell or let during 2018 then please give Tim Gilbertson at FHP a call, he would be delighted to assist.  He can be contact on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

With an ongoing shortage of good quality well located production and warehouse space, the landlords of Amber Business Centre are undertaking a comprehensive refurbishment of Unit 3.2.

Available through FHP Property Consultants, the building extends to some 9,445ft² and works include brand new office, full internal redecoration and extended yard/parking area.

The Amber Business Centre is situated in Riddings, accessed via the A38 dual carriageway and having good access to both Ripley, Alfreton and Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway.  The estate totals some 400,000ft² and enjoys a high level of occupancy.  An additional benefit is an out of hours security presence on the estate giving added piece of mind.

If you are looking for space in the area then please get in touch with Tim Richardson at FHP as the building is to be offered on a new lease at a very reasonable rent.

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

Tim Gilbertson, Director in FHP’s Industrial Agency Team reminisced about 2017 with the following thoughts on the industrial and warehouse market:

“2017 will undoubtedly be remembered as the year of Brexit and the panic, chaos and ‘what does it all mean’ air that it created for businesses the length and breadth of the Country.

The obvious reaction for the property market to the turmoil that has been created, you would imagine, would be that deals were limited and transaction numbers down.  However, you would be wrong!

Having transacted personally on 700,000ft², as a team we have dealt with over 1.3 million square feet through sales, lettings and acquisitions.

Personally, this is undoubtedly the strongest year I have ever had which goes to show the resilience of the property market and the occupiers within it.

Having worked through the recession and seen the pain that it caused for companies throughout the country a few years previously, I am delighted with the attitude that I have encountered from business occupiers throughout 2017, one of looking at their own order books and business success rather than being unduly influenced by Brexit scare stories.

During the last recession there was undoubtedly a huge negative media influence on occupier’s thoughts whereas what could have turned into a very difficult year has turned into one of great success as occupiers, be they tenants or purchasers, have taken the view that it is business as normal as, quite rightly, nobody really knows what will happen with the markets in the future once (or should that be if) Brexit actually happens.

As a result across the board through our East Midlands patch, 2017 has been a terrifically successful year and personally my best year yet.

What does 2018 therefore hold for us moving forwards?  Well, at present it seems continued demand is the order of the day coupled still with a distinct lack of supply of industrial and warehouse space, be it new build, good quality second hand or even basic ‘wind and watertight’ space.  I have a list of occupiers waiting for units from a few thousand square feet up to a few hundred thousand square feet ready to take space if the right property comes along but the lack of supply, the lack of choice and the very limited pipeline of opportunities coming forward will again pose problems for occupiers looking to complete moves this year.

As regards Brexit and the economy in future who really knows where we will be in 12 months time but certainly for the first half of 2018 at least the property diagnosis is very much continued demand, continued lack of supply but a market where deals will be done subject to available stock.

On that note, as always I would be delighted to discuss with clients old and new any opportunities to market their space for sale or let or indeed try and assist companies struggling to find new space with acquisition work, as our appetite for deals in 2018 remains as strong as it has throughout the year just gone.

I can be contacted on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.”

We were very impressed with the manner in which Tim Gilbertson of FHP has dealt with the instruction and the result achieved.

As the market continues to offer limited opportunities for production or distribution space on Nottingham’s Ring Road we are pleased to bring forward high calibre refurbished space on Crossgate Drive just off Queens Drive in Nottingham.

Sitting effectively between the City Centre and its Ring Road, the site offers easy access via car, bus or on foot whilst still within moments of the Ring Road and therefore quick access to the M1 Motorway as well, particularly via the A453.

Immediately available on a new lease these two units are interlinked but can be made available individually or combined on a new lease.

The refurbishment has been completed to a great standard by our clients, the photos really don’t do it justice and I would be delighted to make arrangements for any interested party to view whenever convenient.

I can be contacted on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

With the focus on the reuse of brownfield sites to provide both employment and residential accommodation, FHP Property Consultants are able to offer one such opportunity.  The site lies in Riddings, situated to the south of Alfreton and having excellent access to the A38 dual carriageway and thereby Junction 28 of the M1 to the east, Ripley to the south and Derby to the south west.

Extending to just under 6 acres, the site comprises both modern and older manufacturing and storage premises in excess of 60,000 sq ft and suitable for redevelopment.  Potential uses include reconfiguring for continued production/storage use, or complete redevelopment for either commercial or residential purposes, subject to the necessary planning consent.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“It is rare for a site of this size to come available in an urban area and it would be suited equally to continued industrial use, residential redevelopment, or even a combination of the two.  Access is very good both to the A38 to the north, and to the south to Ripley and we shall be pleased to discuss this opportunity with interested parties.”

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

I am delighted to announce the freehold sale of A3 Optimum Business Park to Ashby Decorator Centre Limited.  This is a great purchase for this local and well-established business, having acquired this space to accommodate their progress and expansion. This building becoming their new head office and aiding in their development and professional image.

Optimum Business Park offers a range of high calibre open plan offices ranging from 166m² (1,784ft²) to 236m² (2,555ft²) in size with extensive onsite parking, prominently situated on the fringe of Swadlincote.  Also benefitting from its proximity to the A444 which provides access to the A/M42, and other national road networks, as well as being only 5 miles from Burton on Trent.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments:

“I am delighted this deal has finally completed, which I feel perfectly fulfils Ashby Decorator Centre Limited’s requirement. A good deal was agreed in which both parties were satisfied, and I look forward to working on the other units still available on the Business Park.”

For further information on this freehold sale, or any further information on the units still available on the site, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or email anthony@fhp.co.uk.

CWC Group’s Ivanhoe Business Park at Ashby-de-la-Zouch is now full in terms of opportunities for warehouse or manufacturing companies.

With some new build office space still available to purchase or rent, the last of the industrial or distribution plots has now been disposed of, with the bespoke build construction and sale of over 25,000ft² to Vivid Laminating Technologies Limited, who relocate from Coalville.

Already the home to numerous distribution and manufacturing companies plus a range of office occupiers and ancillary, the final manufacturing and distribution deal on the park sees Vivid Laminating Technologies take 25,000ft² of purpose built Grade A space to enable their expansion and relocation as their business goes from strength to strength.

Phil Randle of Salloway, in conjunction with joint agent Tim Gilbertson of FHP, acted on behalf of CWC Group in the sale of this building and Phil commented:

“The latest occupier we have managed to attract to Ivanhoe Business Park is Vivid Laminating Technologies Limited.  Previously based in Coalville, we are delighted to welcome them to Ivanhoe Business Park as this expansion and relocation will enable their business to go from strength to strength.

This deal sees all the industrial and distribution land now developed out at Ivanhoe, where well over 200,000ft² of space has been built in recent years.  We wish Vivid well in their expansion and relocation.”

James Richards, Development Director of CWC Group commented:

“This is the last of our industrial/distribution deals on the park as we now simply have some new build office space available to either purchase or rent.  Ivanhoe Business Park has been one of the groups best performing schemes for many years and whilst a source of great satisfaction in bringing Vivid Laminating Technologies to the site, with the development of a bespoke 25,000ft² unit for them it is tinged with a little sadness as this was the last plot available on the park.  We do hope that we will have opportunities on other sites to bring much needed space to the market in the region as Ashby and surrounding areas continues to struggle for stock.

In the meantime though we wish Vivid well for the future at what we know will be a fantastic location for them.”

Managing Director of Vivid Laminating Technologies Limited Martin Edwards commented:

“This move will be truly transforming for Vivid with our new manufacturing facility, larger showroom and offices.  It’s the perfect site to receive our customers from literally all over the world.  The amenity of the business park is second to none.  Clowes and Roe have been great to work with, it’s very refreshing to find two companies working in this industry that simply want to build you what you want.  I can highly recommend them.”

For further information on Ivanhoe Business Park at Ashby-de-la-Zouch where a range of Grade A offices are available to purchase or rent from as little of 2,000ft² upwards please contact Tim Gilbertson at FHP on 0115 9507577 / tim@fhp.co.uk or joint agent Phil Randle at Salloway on 01283 500030 / phil@salloway.com).

Prime Industrial Park is situated in a prominent position on Osmaston Road on the south side of Derby City Centre and is home to a variety of workshop, trade counter and storage businesses who benefit from both the prominence and ease of access the location offers.

FHP Property Consultants with their joint agent CPP are pleased to offer Unit 3 which has just come available.  The building extends to a total of 6,169 sq ft incorporating modern production/warehouse space finished to a good specification, and 2 storey offices to the front.  The building sits within a secure gated courtyard and the premises include loading door and heating throughout.

If you are interested in leasing a manufacturing or warehouse building in the Derby area then please get in touch and we will be pleased to advise on this or other options available.

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