Tim Gilbertson, of FHP in conjunction with joint agent Rebecca Schofield of Knight Frank is pleased to confirm progress at Harrier Park with the opening of the new access road to the site.

The road opening means the site is very much open for business and the press release below comments:

A “transformational” industrial development at a strategic site in the East Midlands is expected to pick up speed after the completion of a major road which opens up access for business.

Harrier Park at Hucknall is expected to support up to 1500 new jobs and attract a new generation of businesses on a site which extends to 70 acres.

A long-term project led by Muse Developments, it will see up to 90,000 square metres of employment space and hundreds of new homes built on surplus land alongside the Rolls-Royce Aerospace supply chain plant off Watnall Road.

Whilst residential development is already underway, large-scale industrial development hinges on new roads which will enable vehicle access to and from the site on to the Hucknall by-pass through a new access road which has been jointly funded by a £7m investment by Nottinghamshire County Council and Rolls-Royce.

Councillor Kay Cutts, the Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, was among those present at the formal opening of the new road which leads into the site from the junction. She said that accelerating the growth of the county economy by supporting new development was a top priority.

“This is an important milestone for a development that has the potential to make a real difference to the Nottinghamshire economy and we have been delighted to play a significant part in its progress,” she commented “We want to support not only world-leading businesses like Rolls-Royce but also provide opportunities for other businesses in the county to expand and for companies from outside the area to enjoy the benefits which come from investing in Nottinghamshire.”

David Hughes, the Council’s newly-appointed Director for Growth and Investment, added: “We need to create new opportunities for our people and show that Nottinghamshire is a great place to invest in and do business. The progress being made at Harrier Park is a clear demonstration of that.”

Rolls-Royce, which is working with Muse on the development of the site, also marked the occasion by opening the new entrance to the Rolls-Royce Hucknall facility, where around 850 employees are based.

The Hucknall facility manufacturers components for a number of aero engines, including the Trent XWB, which is the world’s most efficient large civil aero engine. Rolls-Royce has invested more than £40m in support of the Hucknall site over the last three years.

Rolls-Royce property manager Robert Orgill said: “The opening of the new road is another important step in our development plans for the site and we look forward to working with Muse Developments in progressing plans for the new homes, community facilities and business park.”

Muse Developments now says that it in advanced discussions with the first potential tenant on the site, which is believed to be an expanding manufacturing business.

Dan Needham, Development Director at Muse Developments, said: “We have been talking to potential occupiers for some time, all of them excited by the prospect of being on a site which is very close to the national route network and anchored by one of the most prestigious names in British business.

“There is a solid base of manufacturing and distribution skills round here and we know from the conversations we have had with potential occupiers that access to good people is an important factor in where they decide to locate.

“This is a long-term commitment by Muse Developments and we’re delighted to be working alongside partners of the calibre of Rolls-Royce, Nottinghamshire County Council and Ashfield District Council. We expect to be making announcements about occupiers in the coming weeks.”

The space for business and industrial development on Harrier Park extends to 70 acres, with units from 40,000 to 500,000 sq ft available.

While it is expected that Harrier Park will take up to 15 years to complete, £12m has already been invested in developing the site infrastructure, including £1m for open spaces such as bridleways and play areas to support the housing development.

Harrier Park is a partnership between site owner Rolls-Royce, Nottinghamshire County Council, Ashfield District Council, and Muse Developments, which has a track record of delivering high-profile mixed use and regeneration projects across the UK.

Harrier Park is the historic site of RAF Hucknall, which witnessed the development of a number of pioneering aviation projects during the 20^th century.

It takes its name from the world-famous Harrier jump jet, a ground-breaking vertical take-off military aircraft whose early development took place at the site and involved the design of revolutionary engine technology by Rolls-Royce.

Originally a Royal Flying Corps base, Hucknall Aerodrome was later shared between the RAF and Rolls-Royce, which carried out development of the Merlin and Griffon engines which powered the legendary Spitfire fighter during the Second World War.

While engine development and test flights no longer take place at Hucknall, the site remains home to part of Rolls-Royce’s aerospace supply chain, a key part of its global aerospace and power technologies activities, which employs around 800 people.

Within two months of winning this instruction we have managed to let all three vacant units on the estate, experiencing great amounts of interest. The units were all presented excellently, priced competitively and offered on flexible terms which is the major reason why we saw such great success. Another contributing factor was the sheer lack of supply of small industrial units on the market, especially units south of the river Trent.

This large industrial premises is made up of a steel portal frame and incorporates many different sized units internally, with excellent parking provisions and has the specification internally to cater for most industrial occupiers needs.

I am delighted to welcome to the estate M1- Cars Ltd, LM Barber Joinery & Building Services and Creative Festivities Ltd. All having now taken occupation and commenced their new leases. The three lettings combined equated to 541.53m² (5,829ft²) of industrial space, and averaged out at almost £4.50 per ft².

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments:

“We received great amounts of interest in the units and managed to let all three in quick succession of one another, bringing the building back to full occupancy. We achieved this in a very short timeframe which I put down to the excellent condition in which the units were presented during the marketing process, and the marketing strategy which we adopted. Throughout the course I thoroughly enjoyed working with the landlord and feel a huge contributing factor of our success was how effectively we worked together.”

For further information on this deal or to ask FHP for proposed sale or letting of your property without initial costs or commitment please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk.  

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Date:  2^nd May 2018

Tel: 0115 841 1148

Email: anthony@fhp.co.uk

Tim Gilbertson has just completed the acquisition of 35,000ft² of superb distribution space just off the M40 at High Wycombe for long term clients Falcon Panel Products.  

This is the fifth acquisition he has completed for Falcon over the last few years as their business and brand goes from strength to strength.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“Over the last few years I have acquired various bases around the country for Falcon Panel Products to facilitate their ongoing business success and expansion.  The latest acquisition of 35,000ft² in High Wycombe will enable them to expand still further their customer base and provide even better service to their existing loyal clients.

This was a particularly challenging acquisition given the market dynamics with good levels of demand and very little supply in the region but as always with these things effort pays off and eventually after any number of searches an appropriate property was found, terms agreed and a deal secured.

Falcon are the UK’s leading wood based panel product importer, distributor and solutions specialist and it is great to play a small part in their continuing success and expansion.

I very much look forward to advising them further on future acquisitions and with this base now being the fifth I have helped to find for them and with the strong team we have in place hopefully we can replicate this process in the near future elsewhere in the UK.

It is often underestimated the amount of time that I and colleagues spend searching and acquiring both leasehold and freehold space for clients but it is a role that I am always keen to offer to clients, both old and new, as a way in which sometimes properties can be unearthed that aren’t available in the general market, locations secured and terms agreed that are the most competitive available through using knowledge of the sector and contacts throughout the market.

As always I would be delighted to discuss this service with any parties needing help to find, negotiate and acquire on a rental or purchase basis industrial or distribution space throughout the country.”

For further information on this deal or to see how Tim Gilbertson at FHP can help you with your rental or purchase acquisitions then please contact Tim on 0115 9507577 / tim@fhp.co.uk.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP is delighted to announce that we have now completed and agreed a new lease with Cairn Delivery Service Limited. FHP were instructed to market this unit on the 10^th January 2018 and within 10 weeks a deal was agreed, and a new tenant secured.

Cairn Delivery Service Limited were formulated in 1976 and have grown into one of Ireland’s leading overnight logistics operators, and this new unit at the Old Mill Industrial Estate helps situate them perfectly logistically to carry on their continued success throughout the country and help strengthen their presence in the East Midlands.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“Through strong targeted marketing and pulling on our extensive database of live requirements we managed to match this unit to Cairns Delivery Service Limited within days of bringing this instruction to the market, enabling us to agree terms and complete in an incredibly short time frame.  Due to us knowing of Carin Delivery Service’s requirement for some time, we knew immediately when bringing this instruction to the market that it was an ideal fit for them”.

“This deal demonstrates our ability to deliver quick results and to pull on all of our resources to achieve success, our client in this transaction being delighted with the outcome and terms agreed, as well as how promptly we managed to complete. Not only did we achieved excellent terms which both parties were happy with, we prevented the landlord from incurring any loss of rent through void periods and the additional costs which come with an empty unit”.

“FHP were crowned the most active agents in the East Midlands by the Estate Gazette in 2017 conducting 353 deals in the year, and in particularly successfully completing deals on 1.3 million sq ft of industrial accommodation. Therefore, due to the success achieved on this unit and continued success within the industrial sector we would love the opportunity to discuss any potential new instructions with prospective landlords and tenants in the Mansfield area.  We have live requirements from companies throughout the East Midlands who are constantly on the lookout/ searching for industrial units, therefore we would be delighted to discuss any potential opportunities”.

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 Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk.  

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Spring is in the air and there is a flurry of activity in the industrial market in Derby.  Following hot on the heels of the letting of Unit 7 at Prime Industrial Park, terms have been agreed for a letting of Unit 1 which is approximately 5,800ft² and also Unit 3 which is a modern warehouse/workshop unit of 6,169ft².

There is only one unit remaining available, being Unit 8 which is situated off Shaftesbury Street and extends to some 8,176ft², available on a flexible basis, either short or long term and is particularly suitable for overflow storage or light production.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“The Prime Industrial Park is very conveniently located off the A514 Osmaston Road on the south side of the City Centre and therefore has good access around the City and to the outer ring road.  We will be pleased to discuss the opportunities here and if necessary arrange a viewing”.

Joint agents on the scheme are FHP Property Consultants and Commercial Property Partners.

For further information please contact Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343 222 or email timr@fhp.co.uk

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to bring to the market a fantastic opportunity to rent a detached industrial/warehouse unit in Chesterfield.

Chesterfield is a good strategic location with Junction 29 of the M1 motorway located 5 miles to the south east (via the A617), and Junction 30 some 7.5 miles to the north east.  In addition the A61 connects Chesterfield with Sheffield to the North.

The property comprises a detached industrial/warehouse unit with good parking and extends to approximately 1,433m² (15,425ft²).

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:-

“This is a great property and would suit a number of production, storage or manufacturing businesses.  The unit offers clear span accommodation and sits on a prominent site easily visible from the A61.”

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

I am thrilled to announce that Unit 1 Hallam Fields Road has now been let to Whytemount Civils Ltd. This deal was agreed and completed in a very short timeframe, demonstrating the high levels of interest we are currently seeing in today’s market for units in this size bracket. We received an exceptional number of enquiries for this unit and believe that there is a real demand out there currently for good quality industrial space within Ilkeston and surrounding areas.

This unit proved to be a perfect fit for Whytemount Civils Ltd who were formed in 2015 and specialise in all forms of contracting as well as sewerage infrastructure, groundworks, civil engineering and specific works for the power sector.

This unit measures in at 306m² (3,292ft²) and comprises of an excellent production/warehouse space, with two storey internal offices, roller shutter door and excellent eave heights as well as being located within close proximity to the M1.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP comments;

“I saw great levels of interest in this unit, conducting many viewings and taking a great number of enquiries, but ultimately Whytemount Civils Ltd were the most compatible candidate for the building, both parties being exceptional happy with the terms agreed. Due to the number of enquiries taken and the high obvious demand for industrial units within the Ilkeston area, we would love the opportunity to discuss any potential instructions with prospective landlords and tenants and hopefully replica what we achieved so quickly with Unit 1 Hallam Fields”.

For further information on this deal or to ask FHP for proposed sale or letting of your property without initial costs or commitment, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 0115 841 1148 or anthony@fhp.co.uk.  

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Date:  25^th April 2018

Following on from the sale of 5,000ft² at Beler Way, FHP confirm that they still have one unit available to purchase at Beler Way in Melton Mowbray.

With the successful sale just completed this now leaves a single building left to purchase of 139m² (1,504ft²).

Well presented and with the benefit of its own yard, the building offers a rare chance to purchase space in Melton Mowbray.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“It was good to see the sale of Unit 1, Beler Way conclude in a market with very little space available to purchase.  We now have one unit left at this site of 139m² (1,504ft²) which is available to buy and offers a very rare chance to purchase in this size range particularly as it benefits from its own yard.

My colleague Anthony Barrowcliffe and myself would be delighted to hear from any parties potentially interested in purchasing.

For further information on this opportunity please contact FHP on 0115 9507577.

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to announce the recent letting of 4a Masons Place, Derby to Trend Retail Solutions Limited.

Masons Place is located off Nottingham Road, Derby and offers excellent access to the A52 and A38.

Trend Retail Solutions Limited have signed a new 5 year deal on the 6,460ft² industrial/warehouse unit.

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:-

“An excellent deal completed for our clients.  Following an abortive deal late last year, we were able to get this back on the market and had secured new tenants within several weeks.”

If you are searching for industrial premises within Derby or Derbyshire, please let me know as we have a number of other opportunities available.

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

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.