Copley Scientific, based on Colwick Quays Business Park (in the Colwick area of Nottingham), has agreed the purchase of a new 10,000 sq. ft. facility to be built close to their existing site.

This marks the first exciting stage of development of a new scheme Quayside Court – one of Nottingham’s first speculative industrial schemes since the recession.

Copley Scientific is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of inhaler test equipment and celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, having been founded in Nottingham in 1946. Work will start on the brand new 10,000 sq. ft. facility this month.

Nottingham based RH Developments, a privately-owned investment and development company who own the site are constructing the unit specifically for Copley Scientific on their new site, Quayside Court.

Max Kwan Group Development Manager at RH Developments comments: “We’re very pleased to be able to assist Copley in their next phase of expansion and work with them to create a new facility to house their growing business.

“Overlooking the River Trent Colwick Quays is already a well-established zone not far from the waterside area which is enjoying a huge amount of investment and regeneration.  This new scheme of Quayside Court marks the start of further investment by RH Developments in this exciting and underutilised area of the city.  Quayside Court will service local demand from the industrial sector which is an exciting new scheme for Nottingham. “

Mark Tomlinson of FHP Property Consultants commented: “We are delighted that Copley Scientific has committed their future to Colwick Quays Business Park, they are a fantastic local business achieving great things and will only add to the quality of the business park and the wider area.

“Quayside Court will provide much needed units from 2,500 sq. ft. up to 20,000 sq. ft. totalling some 30,000 sq. ft. to service this local demand which has become frustrated by the lack of good quality stock within the area to service business expansions.”

With supply of good quality warehouse or industrial space probably at its lowest levels in and around Nottingham for many years, Tim Gilbertson of FHP is pleased to bring to the market a high calibre unit just off the M1 at Junction 26 immediately north of Nottingham.

Providing a great opportunity to buy or rent great space, this building benefits from extensive on-site parking and simple clear span storage/production space with office content.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“Since the turn of the year we have seen a number of deals agreed and the previously low levels of supply diminish further whilst demand remains throughout the market for good quality industrial or warehouse space.  Therefore, I hope that we will encourage interest quickly in this unit which provides a fantastic location, within touching distance of the centre of Nottingham but also within minutes access of Junction 26 of the M1 Motorway.

Ideal for any distribution or production purpose, the building extends to just over 573m² (6,167ft²) and a new lease is offered or alternatively the building can be sold.  I would be delighted to discuss with any potentially interested parties and make arrangements for them to view.”

For further information please contact the agents Tim Gilbertson or Chris Proctor on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk / chris@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to announce the recent letting of unit 15.2 Amber Business Centre, Alfreton to existing tenants T Jones Fabrications.

Amber Business Centre is a popular and well established distribution and manufacturing estate which provides a range of industrial/warehouse units close to Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway.

T Jones Fabrications have been a tenant at Amber Business Centre for over a decade, and during this time have expanded in to several units.  They now occupy three units on the estate and unit 15.2 has provided an additional 1,212ft².  The unit has been Taken on a 5 year lease at a headline rent over £5.00 per ft².

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants commented:-

“This letting has been an excellent result for all involved.  The flexibility at Amber Business Centre enables tenants to expand as their business grows.  Yet again we were able to complete this transaction within a couple of weeks.”

If you are currently looking for suitable business premises within the area please contact Darran Severn on 01332 343 222 or darran@fhp.co.uk.

In a market starved of good quality space, Tim Gilbertson of FHP is pleased to make available potential warehouse/production space with excellent offices just off the A38 at Alfreton.

In a location which provides virtually immediate access to the A38, and therefore quick access to Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway and Derby, Tim Gilbertson commented:

“Alfreton is a great location for any potential distribution or manufacturing company given its road links to the M1 and down the A38 to Derby.  This is an unusual building with a mix of potential warehouse or production space plus good quality offices benefiting from its own yard and car park.

Cost effective, the building should appeal to a range of occupiers and we hope to encourage good interest swiftly.

In total the building extends to just over 17,600ft² and a new lease is immediately available.”

For further information please contact Tim on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

Acting on behalf of long term clients, Tim Gilbertson of FHP is about to commence marketing a superb warehouse or potential industrial unit of just over 40,000ft² set adjoining the A38 and within moments access of Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway.

As a result of the forthcoming relocation of the current tenant, this building should provide some much needed stock to the market where demand continues to strengthen.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“This is a rare visitor to the market offering excellent distribution or potential production space with the key benefits of not only a great location but in particular huge yards to the front and rear of the site.

The warehouse benefits from well proportioned two storey office and ancillary space and then provides two bays of clear span storage or production accommodation with both level and dock level loading.

I do hope that we can encourage good levels of interest for what should be a sought after opportunity.”

For further information on the unit or to arrange to view please contact Tim Gilbertson or Chris Proctor on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk /chris@fhp.co.uk.

Prime Industrial Park was developed in the late 1980s to provide workshop and storage space aimed at local businesses within the City.  Nearly 30 years later, it is still serving that need and FHP Property Consultants have just completed two lettings of vacant space within the estate.

Unit 10 has been let to local scaffolders, CNN Scaffolding as part of their expansion.  CNN Scaffolding have been established for 32 years and operate throughout the UK, with projects including hospitals, bridges and schools.  CNN also supply security fencing for sale or hire.

Unit 11 has been let to Alfie Salad Ltd who are relocating from the Wholesale market on Chequers Road.  Alfie Salad Ltd is a locally based fruit and veg wholesaler supplying to the trade including takeaways, restaurants and cash & carries.

Tim Richardson of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“We are delighted to have secured these two business who will bring a hive of activity to the estate and we wish them all the best in their expansions.  We currently have one other unit currently available of 8,156ft², and in the Spring will have another unit of 3,867ft²”.

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

During the first six weeks of 2017, FHP Property Consultants have completed two lettings at Amber Business Centre, Riddings, Alfreton.

Amber Business Centre is a multi-tenanted industrial estate comprising a mix of units from 700ft² to 55,000ft².  Unit 17.1, which extends to 700ft² has been let to Central Hydraulics for a term of five years at £6.50 per ft².  Unit 15.13 has been let to Automatic Refreshments and measures 2,906ft².

Darran Severn from FHP property Consultants comments:-

“We are continually receiving enquiries for industrial/warehouse units under 5,000ft², not only in Alfreton but throughout Derbyshire.  Take up is strong and rents remain high as evidenced by these lettings.

I would be delighted to speak with any landlords who are considering putting their unit on the market”.

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

Tim Gilbertson and Chris Proctor of FHP are delighted to announce the letting of Unit A1 Mark Street, Sandiacre.  The 45,000ft² unit has been let to TCW Logistics on a 5 year lease at £135,000 per annum.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“The flexibility of space available at Mark Street provides an excellent opportunity for a multitude of occupiers.  We are happy to complete the letting with TCW Logistics, but eager to let the remaining space available down at Mark Street.

Pleasingly we are still have up to 40,000ft² available from as little as 20,000ft² upwards in various combinations and we already have interest in the remaining space but would urge any potential tenants looking for flexible short or long term occupation to contact us sooner rather than later.”

Chris Proctor added:

“With the refurbishment of the two storey office space and maintenance work of the warehouse space completed, it has created an excellent distribution centre for TCW Logistics.”

Mark Street has opportunities from 20,000ft² up to 40,000ft² still available.  Flexible lease terms offered and affordable rental values.

For further information on the availability of the further space please contact Tim Gilbertson 07887 787893  tim@fhp.co.uk or Chris Proctor 07980 959735 chris@fhp.co.uk.

Acting on behalf of established clients, Property Alliance Group, Tim Gilbertson of FHP has let a substantial former warehouse premises on Blenheim Industrial Estate in Nottingham to Red Kangaroo Trampoline Park.

Tim Gilbertson of FHP acting jointly with Sean Bremner of CPP brokered the deal which will see a major £1.6m investment transform the 40,000ft² property into a trampoline park, creating more than 70 jobs for the community.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“This was a long-term deal where a change of use was required for the building, but the tenants are to be applauded for their tenacity in ensuring that the consent was obtained enabling this transaction to proceed.

The location of the unit was ideal for Red Kangaroo, offering excellent links to Nottingham and their investment in the unit will create substantial employment in the area, more than would normally have been created by a standard warehouse operator taking on this building.

We wish Red Kangaroo well and look forward to testing their trampolines shortly!”

Sean Bremner, Partner at CPP said:

“Concluding this deal is a great result for our clients and gives Red Kangaroo an excellent property for their operations, reinforcing a pattern of diversification in users upon some established commercial estates.  We wish them every success.”

Ian Hunter of Property Alliance Group commented:

“This property offered Red Kangaroo an ideal opportunity to set up in a prime location as part of its plans to roll out across the UK.

The building’s size, flexibility and close proximity to major transport links, meant it ticked all of the company’s boxes, so will enable it to create a fantastic new venue which will offer huge benefits for the local community.” 

Owner of Red Kangaroo Group, Paul Wrightman commented:

“We expect to start works shortly with a view to opening in June 2017.  Our huge trampoline parks will offer lots of fun based trampoline activities with a few new surprises too!  I am particularly excited about the job creation opportunities our park will attract and the healthy aspect of this leisure facility combining fun and exercise all in one!”

Red Kangaroo were advised throughout by Richard Morris of R Morris Associates.  

For further information on this deal or to see how FHP can help you with your warehouse or industrial sale or letting then please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577.

FHP Property Consultants got the year off to a flying start with completion of the lease of Unit 2 Derby Trading Estate on the first working day of 2017.

Following a short marketing period, terms were agreed in December with VISOOR Limited for a new lease of this modern industrial unit. The building extends to some 2,500 sq ft, and comprises of warehouse space with office and loading facilities. Derby Trading Estate, owned by Northern Trust Company Ltd occupies a prominent well located position between Sir Frank Whittle Road (A61) and Stores Road on the north side of Derby City Centre, providing good access around the City and to trunk connections beyond.

The letting to VISOOR marks a major step in their expansion. VISOOR are an event production and management company with an eclectic mix of industry professionals with over 15 years’ experience in delivering world class events.

FHP Property Consultants, along with Whittle Jones Midlands and Innes England, act as joint letting’s agents on behalf of Northern Trust.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“Warehouse units such as this do not stay on the market for very long and we are pleased to have agreed terms with VISOOR within a short period and we wish them every success.  Rental levels for units of this size have been going up over the last 2 years and this latest deal reflects the current trend, demonstrating market confidence”.

Richard Morris from VISOOR comments:

“Moving into the Derby Trading Estate marks a big step in our overall UK expansion, allowing our team to work more effectively within a centrally located hub that has easy access to the rest of the country.  We look forward to developing our business further and having a successful future at the Derby site”

Dawn Webster, Lettings Manager at Whittle Jones Midlands added: 

“We are delighted that Derby Trading Estate is fully occupied once again, and are pleased we were able to accommodate VISOOR Limited and their expansion plans.  The modern trade counter estate provides over 52,000 sq ft of high quality accommodation and is now home to over 20 businesses including Brewers Decorators, Eurocell Building Plastics Ltd and Barlows Flooring Ltd”.

For more details on Derby Trading Estate please visit the dedicated website at www.derbytradingestate.co.uk

For further information please contact Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343222 or timr@fhp.co.uk.

26/01/2017

To welcome in the New Year, developers of Ivanhoe Business Park at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, CWC Group and their agents Tim Gilbertson of FHP and Phil Randle at Salloway are pleased to announce the first three deals completed at Ivanhoe Business Park.

CWC Group took the excellent decision to embark upon speculative construction of seven trade counter units in early 2016 which were completed just before the Christmas break.  All seven built were swiftly put under offer, two on a leasehold basis and five sales and now the first three deals have completed as we enter the New Year.

Development Director of CWC Group, James Richards, commented:

“Since its inception Ivanhoe has been a terrific site for us and has seen a range of deals concluded with both manufacturing and distribution occupiers together with office companies and ancillary uses such as vets and children’s day nursery.

The ongoing success of the park gave us the confidence to speculatively construct these trade counter units in 2017 and our decision to build seven units has been completely vindicated by the deals our agents have brought.

With the units now complete, the first three deals provided an excellent start to 2017 as we have handed over keys to both local and national occupiers in the shape of Toolstation, Screwfix and Agadon.

The four remaining units are under offer and completion of those deals will occur within the next few weeks and we look forward to confirming details of the other occupiers on site shortly.

Our attention has now turned to the speculative construction of various offices on the remaining land within the park and these are due for practical completion later in 2017 and interest is sought from potential occupiers looking to purchase or rent space.”

Agent for the scheme Tim Gilbertson commented:

“It was great seeing these buildings speculatively constructed by our clients and the confidence we had as agents in bringing new occupiers to the scheme has been vindicated by the first three deals completing this month and with the four remaining units due for exchange of contracts shortly.

We have managed to encourage a range of local and national companies to the site and we have no doubt that these trade counters will serve the occupiers well and indeed be a further asset in this flourishing location.

As mentioned earlier, our clients are now embarking upon speculative construction of various offices on the remaining land within the site to meet ongoing demand and I would be delighted to hear from any potential occupiers seeking to buy or rent prime office space at this superb location.

We have seen new occupiers come from all surrounding towns and Cities, plus relocations within Ashby itself, all keen to take advantage of the superb working environment we can offer and excellent transport links whilst remaining within moments access of the centre of Ashby itself.

Hopefully 2017 will continue to be as successful as the previous years on the park.”

For further information on the scheme please contact the agents Tim Gilbertson of FHP or Phil Randle of Salloway.

By utilising the skills and experience of Tim Gilbertson it has taken a considerable amount of pressure and stress out of the entire process from start to finish as well as saving time and money by negotiating enhanced terms etc.  The fact that I think it was a very smooth process with very few problems is testimony to the fact that the accusation has been handled professionally and in a timely manner.  We will use Tim Gilbertson again given the opportunity.

Tim Gilbertson of FHP is pleased to confirm the acquisition of high calibre business space at Tamworth for expanding company Topcon GB Limited.

Forming part of Topcon Europe, Topcon GB asked Tim Gilbertson of FHP to locate and secure high calibre business premises of their Midlands operation, comprising a mix of storage and office facilities.

After an extensive search which was far from simple given the precise requirements Topcon had, Tim Gilbertson secured premises at Sandy Hill in Tamworth providing an excellent base with quality accommodation secured in a location with terrific road links.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“It was a pleasure to be recommended to provide acquisition advice for Topcon and it has been an equal pleasure to deal with them throughout this acquisition which has gone smoothly from the word go.

Acquisition services are often overlooked by occupiers but in the same way that any well advised company should take legal advice from their solicitor when entering into a new lease, surely common sense says that an agent’s advice should be sought in order to secure the best terms possible on any acquisition.

As a result from working closely with both our client and their solicitors, we have managed to facilitate a smooth passage thorough what can be difficult negotiations and have found an ideal home for their expansion.

We wish them well for the future.”

Operations Manager at Topcon, Paul King, commented:

“By utilising the skills and experience of Tim Gilbertson it has taken a considerable amount of pressure and stress out of the entire process from start to finish as well as saving time and money by negotiating enhanced terms etc.  The fact that I think it was a very smooth process with very few problems is testimony to the fact that the accusation has been handled professionally and in a timely manner.  We will use Tim Gilbertson again given the opportunity.”

For further information on the transaction or to see how FHP can assist you with the acquisition of premises in the future please contact Tim on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

In a market starved of good quality warehouse space, Tim Gilbertson has completed the swift disposal of over 35,000ft² of good quality warehouse space at Carlton-on-Trent, just off the A1 north of Newark.

A rare visitor to the market, this building was snapped up by an expanding local company with a deal agreed whilst the former occupier was still in situ and the new occupier now taking occupation literally a couple of weeks post vacation of the former tenant.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“It is nice to start the new year with a big letting and this is an excellent deal on behalf of our clients with a 5 year lease secured.  The building we hope will serve the new occupier well in their continued expansion locally as it offered a rare chance to secure a substantial and high calibre warehouse with large yard.

Pleasingly though, given the interest we have had in the building we do have another opportunity now available on site which is larger at just over 70,000ft².  Again benefitting from a fantastic location just off the A1 and with a massive yard, interest is already being generated in this building and hopefully other parties potentially interested will act upon seeing this press release given the lack of space available in the market.

I would be delighted to discuss this building with any potentially interested parties or make arrangements for them to view.”

For further information on the availability of the further unit of the 70,000ft² please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

With few opportunities to buy sizeable freehold industrial premises, FHP Property Consultants are pleased to be able to bring to the market one such site in Alfreton, Derbyshire.

The premises on Cotes Park Industrial Estate have excellent access to the A38 dual carriage was and lie approximately 4 miles from Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway providing excellent access to the trunk road and motorway networks.  Cotes Park is a popular and established estate and home to a wide range of both manufacturing and distribution companies.

The building itself extends to some 63,686ft² and includes production/warehouse space and 2 storey offices.  The property sits on a large site extending to around 3.6 acres providing scope for expansion.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“With limited availability of premises to buy in the current market, this presents an opportunity for an owner occupier business to buy their own premises, and then refurbish or adapt as necessary to meet their specifications.  The building is competitively priced at £1.5m and occupies a prominent and accessible location on Cotes Park Lane”.

For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact Tim Richardson on 01332 224 857 or timr@fhp.co.uk.

The Leicester warehouse and industrial market has seen a distinct lack of supply over the last few years with demand still strong, particularly for freehold opportunities.

Pleasingly Tim Gilbertson of FHP might be able to alleviate some of the demand in the market place as he brings to the market in 2017 two high calibre warehouse opportunities on the Branstone Frith Industrial Estate.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“As a result of the forthcoming expansion and relocation of our clients, I am pleased to offer two self contained warehouses.  Unit 1, Elland Road on the Braunstone Frith Industrial Estate offers high calibre warehouse space plus two storey immaculate offices with car park and separate yard of just over 44,000ft².

Unit 2, also on the same estate offers simple storage facility with large securely fenced and gated yard again presented in excellent order.

Both buildings are available to purchase individually or possibly together and I would be delighted to discuss with any potentially interested parties the units and make arrangements to view.

We are hoping for good levels of interest from the start of our marketing campaign with these opportunities and hopefully quick sales can be agreed.”

It is not often that two such high quality buildings come to the market to buy in Leicestershire and therefore early interest is expected.

For full details or to make arrangements to view please contact Tim Gilbertson or Chris Proctor 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk / chris@fhp.co.uk.

Construction is due to commence at Hollygate 46 to provide a range of light industrial units to service the requirements of small to medium sized local businesses.  This scheme, backed by Rushcliffe Borough Council will provide light industrial units ranging from 750 sq ft to 1,750 sq ft at the Hollygate 46 development in Cotgrave which is ideally located in the Rushcliffe area of Nottingham with excellent links to both the A52 and A46 carriageways.

We anticipate that the unit will be ready and available for occupation in the third quarter of 2017 so early interest is invited from any parties looking to secure a unit here.

Mark Tomlinson of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“This will be one of the first speculative developments since the pre-recession years and the market has been crying out for small starter units to service fledgling businesses in the area.  Businesses are increasingly looking to make progressive moves and are somewhat hampered by the lack of available units from which to operate their businesses so this is a welcome development for the area”.

There will be flexible lease arrangements on offer at affordable rents and any interested parties are welcome to contact Mark Tomlinson at FHP Property Consultants for further information.

As part of the marketing campaign for the warehouse units at the Air Cargo Centre at East Midlands Airport, FHP Property Consultants on behalf of CEG have produced a seasonal mailer.

A copy is attached and we can offer units of circa 5,500 sq ft available to let now.  The buildings sit on the airport campus with excellent access to Junction 23a of the M1 Motorway, the A50 and A42.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants, joint agents on the scheme, comments:

“These refurbished units provide an excellent opportunity to acquire space at the airport providing great access for both air and road transport.  East Midlands Airport is the UK’s largest pure cargo airport and has ambitious plans for expansion”.

Santa added “Ho! Ho! Ho!”

For further information, please contact Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343222 or timr@fhp.co.uk.

Clowes Developments (UK) Limited have confirmed that they have agreed terms to construct a new warehouse facility for Birlea Furniture at their flagship East Midlands Distribution Centre, Castle Donington, Junction 24, M1.

Birlea Furniture already occupy approximately 85,000ft² on the site and the new 74,000ft² facility will be alongside their existing premises and will help them to continue the expansion of their growing online and wholesale furniture business.

It is understood that Birlea are purchasing the new facility which will be completed in June 2017 with groundworks now underway on site.

Paul Shanley, CWC Group Director confirmed:-

“We are very pleased to have agreed another deal with Birlea Furniture.  It is very pleasing to see a company continue their organic expansion on one of our sites with this being the third sale that we have agreed with Birlea over the past five years”.

Jake and Joe Magill, joint Managing Directors of Birlea, confirmed: –

“EMDC is the ideal location from our perspective.  It is close to our original roots in Beeston and Long Eaton, with the site plugging directly into the major road network via the A50 and the M1 at Junction 24.  Our growing online business means that we need to be able to dispatch goods throughout the country within 24 hours and being at the heart of the UK is ideal as we can hit over 80% of the country’s population within a two hour drive time.

Having an existing working relationship with Clowes also gives us to comfort to know that we will have a quality building delivered”.

John Proctor at FHP Property Consultants in conjunction with Savills acted for Clowes Developments, with Sean Bremner at CPP advising Birlea Furniture.  John commented:-

“Junction 24’s continued growth over the past 15 years means that it is one of the most strategic locations within the East Midlands for Distributors.  The road network, the proximity of the Airport and East Midlands Parkway Station all provide an integrated transport solution which has led to Marks and Spencers and Aldi choosing Junction 24 as part of their strategic UK distribution network with the stature of the location further enhanced by the deals with Moran Logistics whose 115,000ft² facility is currently under construction and due for completion in March and this new facility for Birlea”.

GF Tomlinson of Derby have been appointed as Contractors with the regional collection of professional and contracting team being completed by the involvement of Gateley’s Leicester office who acted on behalf of Clowes and Freeth’s Nottingham Office acting on behalf of Birlea Furniture.

EMDC continues to be marketed by FHP and Savills with the site still having the ability to cater for buildings ranging in size between 40,000ft² and 550,000ft², full information being available from the Joint Agents.

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Sarah Leach – Birlea [left]

Paul Shanley – CWC Group [right]

December 2016

Seeing long term clients expand and grow is always a satisfying moment, particularly when as an individual you can assist in a very small way with their ongoing success.  A case in point being Tim Gilbertson of FHP’s continued involvement with Falcon Panel Products as they continue their expansion on the back of business success.

Having previously helped Falcon acquire space in Nottingham and Birmingham, Tim Gilbertson has now concluded on their behalf the acquisition of a 30,000ft² unit in Haydock to serve the north west as their business and brand continues to grow.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“I first assisted Falcon with their property requirements some 10 years ago or more initially disposing of an older style warehouse and acquiring a new one, before then re-housing them again within the East Midlands.  Subsequent deals have now seen them take space in Birmingham and most recently Haydock as their business grows and I am delighted to continue my involvement with this successful company.

The latest deal concluded sees Falcon acquire a unit of just under 30,000ft² in Haydock to serve their north west clients.

With hopefully further expansions to come in the near future, I wish Falcon continued success.

Acquisition work is often overlooked as a role that agents can undertake.  In the same way that no wise occupier would take a building without taking legal advice on the conditions of a lease, surely any well advised occupier should equally seek advice to ensure that the best commercial terms have been agreed?  Thankfully Falcon, amongst other clients of mine share my belief that an agent’s role is just as important as a solicitors and as a result we continue to work well together.”

For further information on this deal or to see how Tim Gilbertson can assist you with the acquisition of premises in the future please contact Tim on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

FHP have now been instructed to bring to the market a superb self contained production/distribution facility on Sherwood Park, J27, M1.

The late 1990s constructed premises of Autofil are available as a consequence of Autofil’s proposals to relocate to the a new premises.

John Proctor at FHP confirmed:-

“It is very rare to find in the current market a unit of this quality brought to the market.  The property provides a high quality production unit which has being occupied by Autofil since it was constructed.

The construction allows for the property to be equally used and maintained as a production unit and the unit is highly specified or it can equally be used as a distribution unit.”

Autofil will also consider shorter term leases as they free up space within the property prior to relocation.

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John Proctor

25 November 2016

During the summer of 2016, this multi let industrial estate was acquired by Northern Trust, a leading provider of industrial and trade counter units across the country.  The estate comprises 9 units in 4 terraces totaling approximately 66,000ft² occupying a very prominent position on Raynesway on the eastern side of the City.

FHP Property Consultants and Innes England were instructed as joint letting agents in the marketing of the vacant space, which is ideally suited for either trade counter or warehouse use given the excellent access to the outer ring road, A50 and motorway.  Following the purchase of the estate Unit 5 has been let to Alvin Morris, a provider of floor coverings, and Unit 2 has been let to Onepost, who are already on the estate, as part of their expansion. The estate is currently fully occupied.

Richard Suart from Whittle Jones, acting on behalf of Northern Trust says:

“We are pleased to acquire this estate due to its road communications, prominence, mix of tenants and scope to actively manage the estate for the benefit of the occupiers”.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants adds:

“This is one of the best known estates in the City and provides good quality modern space attractive to both warehouse and trade counter operators. Northern Trust are a proactive provider of industrial and distribution space and we are pleased to be working with them to market the scheme”.

It is not often that a landlord takes a completely flexible approach to the length of term and rent, but this is certainly the case with a modern warehouse building of 20,800ft² at Alfreton, Derbyshire.

The building has easy access to the A38 dual carriageway, approximately 4 miles from Junction 28 of the M1 and was built about 10 years ago providing clear span warehouse space with an eaves height of 7.5m.  The building is fully racked and ready to go.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“This building offers incredible value with a rent of only £2.63 per sq ft per annum and a flexible approach to the length of lease term.  Whilst ideally suiting those with a requirement for additional space to fulfill a contract, it would also suit longer term arrangements.  Our clients are very accommodating in their approach and we are pleased to have initial discussions with interested parties to see how we can make the property work for them”.

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

Following a comprehensive marketing campaign by FHP Property Consultants, the sale of the commercial premises and yard at Heanor Road Loscoe in Derbyshire has now completed.  Comprising a former maintenance depot, the premises include offices and staff facilities of some 3,933 sq ft situated on a very large yard and occupying a prominent position on Heanor Road.

The premises have been purchased by Rollstore, as part of their expansion.  Rollstore are situated on the Heanor Gate Industrial Estate and are a leading supplier of materials handling equipment to a growing number of high profile customers serving both the local and European markets.  Russ Brown of Rollstore comments:

“Our existing facility was overflowing at the seams and we wanted to buy premises in the nearby area to accommodate our expansion.  This property gives us the option of adding additional buildings in the future”.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“It is not often that a large site becomes available with plenty of outside yard space and expansion potential.  We were pleased to be able to agree terms and the site can now accommodate Rollstores continuing expansion.  Freehold industrial properties are hard to come by and we had a good level of interest from companies wanting to buy.  With a shortage of such opportunities we anticipate an ongoing upward squeeze on prices”.

For further information, please contact Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343222 or timr@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are currently instructed to market the popular Hartley House and Hartley Business Centre, both of which offer business units located in between Nottingham City Centre and the M1.

Hartley House offers workshop and business units for occupiers seeking units between 760 sq ft up to 900 sq ft and their flexible leases make it an ideal place to accommodate small business expansion. The building itself is multi-occupied, made up of self-contained business units, benefiting from a shared reception area, and 24 hour loading access and parking.

There is also a separate cost effective unit available in the neighbouring Hartley Business Centre, suiting those with a larger requirement, of around 4,500 sq ft, which would be ideal for storage or manufacturing purposes.

The units occupy a prominent position on Haydn Road at the intersection with Hucknall Road, benefiting from excellent road and public transport links to Nottingham City Centre, the Ring Road and Junction 26 of the M1 Motorway.

There are only a small number of units remaining that are available for immediate occupation on flexible lease terms.

For more information, please contact Thomas Szymkiw on 0115 841 1159 or email thomas@fhp.co.uk

With an ongoing shortage of warehouse space in the local market, FHP Property Consultants are pleased to be able to offer this mid terraced unit of 2,487ft².

Derby Trading Estate comprises some 26 industrial buildings suitable for either trade counter, workshop or storage uses on a managed estate.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“The property occupies an excellent position between the A61 Sir Frank Whittle Road which links the A52 to the A38 dual carriageways and is accessed via Stores Road, which is also a busy arterial road into the City.  It therefore has excellent road communications and provides good quality accommodation including trade counter/office facilities.  The estate has been full for the last few months but we have one unit now available to lease”.

Other occupiers on the estate include the Floor Factory, Brewers Decorating Centre, TT Sports and Prestige, Eurocell, Flooring Republic and GM Treble Pumps.

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

I am a Director within the FHP Professional Services Team, experienced with providing occupiers, landlords and developers across the UK with strategic Business Rates advice to proactively minimise their exposure to Business Rates. Such includes appeal work, empty rates mitigation strategies, advice during redevelopment works, challenging Completion Notices and rates account management.

In addition to the above, my role involves undertaking property valuations of single assets and portfolios of all commercial property types and residential developments for both major lending institutions and private individuals; and rent reviews and lease renewals for all commercial property types.

Summer is a distant memory, Halloween and Bonfire Night have been and gone and Christmas looms large, so perhaps now is the time for a review of the commercial property market and in particular the ‘big shed’ sector post Brexit and now the world has hopefully started to resume business, writes Tim Gilbertson of FHP.

Whilst no one can doubt the initial negative impact of Brexit, the nervousness created in the economy as a whole and in particular within funds in the property market, the passing of Summer seems to have resulted in improved sentiment and a general feeling of ‘let’s get stuck in’ as no business can wait for the impact of Brexit when there are contracts to be chased, clients to be looked after and hopefully business to be done!

Throughout the East Midlands in the big shed market, quirkily dominated by both distribution and manufacturing companies, deals are being done and the general tone remains cautiously optimistic.  Whilst demand is not overwhelming, but then realistically it wasn’t overwhelming prior to the EU exit, supply remains a big issue with most companies who are seeking relocation of say 100,000ft² plus being forced to look at design and build solutions rather than existing buildings in the main.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“The immediate negative impact of Brexit on the finance markets was certainly felt by the economy and indeed the property market.  Post the end of summer though and after the first couple of months of trading in the autumn of 2016, it does appear that whilst stock remains a key issue there is demand and companies do have confidence to move forward and hopefully the prevailing sentiment is optimism rather than pessimism.

The impact of Brexit is for the majority still unknown, timescales remain grey and pleasingly from the number of businesses I speak to most have simply taken the attitude of rolling up their sleeves and getting on with work.  An attitude that can only be commended and should hopefully be followed by all.

As ever in life many things are out of our control and we can only look to implement and effect our own work and economy not worry over the impact that might be felt by the action of others.” 

To discuss your business property needs please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

In a market starved of cost effective storage space, Unit A, Mark Street, Sandiacre, which Tim Gilbertson of FHP has been instructed to market, should hopefully fill a gap and find a home for any storage, or indeed potential manufacturer, seeking space for short or longer term occupation.

The unit itself offers basic accommodation which can be refurbished to an end occupiers specific requirements, subject to length of lease and covenant offered.

Totalling just over 45,000ft², the building sits on a shared extensive site.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“This basic but cost effective space offers storage accommodation or potentially subject to planning production space in a superb location within moments of Junction 25 of the M1 Motorway at its intersection with the A52.

Our clients are happy to let the space in its current condition or alternatively to undertake full or partial refurbishment, dependent upon the end occupiers specific needs and length of lease offered and therefore this really is flexible space which I believe can be tailored to any number of potential occupiers requirements.

Hopefully we will encourage quick interest and for any parties potentially interested then I would be delighted to hear from them.

Either myself or my colleagues Tom Szymkiw or Chris Proctor will be delighted to assist.”

For further information please contact Tim Gilbertson and his colleagues on 0115 9507577.

Freestyle Trampoline Parks have recently acquired a 30,000 sq ft facility close to Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway to set up a trampoline centre concept of wall to wall interconnecting trampolines including battle beams, basketball, dodgeball, giant diving airbags and also a large café and viewing areas.  The unit has ample parking and is on a main bus route and close to Sutton Park Railway Station making this facility very easily accessible.

Thomas Shufflebottom of Freestyle Trampoline Parks who recently acquired the premises commented:

“This will be a 30,000 sq ft supreme park providing fitness and fun for all ages. This will be the largest facility in the East Midlands which will be set up on the principle of Gravity Trampoline Parks with which we already have strong connections.  We have already begun undertaking our fit out and expect to be open to the public in the next 3 months”.

Mark Tomlinson of FHP Property Consultants who concluded the sale commented:

“I feel this is an ideal concept for this building and in this location, the local authority was forthcoming in their consent for such an operation which I am sure will be a huge success due to its accessibility to the local and wider population. I very much look forward to the centre opening; I may even have a go myself!”