Acting on behalf of the Commercial Estates Group, Georgia Crapper of FHP Property Consultants is delighted to confirm the letting of an industrial unit at the popular Air Cargo Centre at East Midlands Airport.

KG Aircraft Rotables who already occupy other units at the airport have taken a further 3,711ft² to support them with their expanding business needs.

KG specialise in the supply and repair of aircraft rotable component parts for aircraft including Boeing 737 & the Airbus A320 family.

Georgia Crapper at FHP acting on behalf of the landlord commented:-

“We have seen a continued increase in demand for industrial space in the last 6 months. This demand is primarily driven not just by new businesses but by current occupiers looking for further space to accommodate their growing business needs. KG Aircraft Rotables are an example of this.

We now have only one remaining unit which is immediately available at Air Cargo and which underwent a full refurbishment in the last 12 months. We will shortly be taking back further space of up to 8,918 ft².

If we continue to see the same level of demand for good quality space which is ideally located within minutes of the M1 Motorway, I predict the remaining units will not be available for long.”

Antonia Martin-Wright of CEG commented:-

“Many thanks to Georgia and the team at FHP for their help in the letting of this property to a company which fits the estates profile perfectly. We wish the new tenants every success and hope that this additional space will assist with their future expansion plans.”

The majority of the Air Cargo Centre was constructed in 1985 and comprises 23 units with a total floor area of circa 200,000 ft².

East Midlands Airport is the UK’s leading express freight and mail hub with unrestricted night cargo flights and 89% of mainland England and Wales within a four hour drive time.

For further information on the deal or to discuss the potential opportunities at Air Cargo please contact Georgia Crapper on 01332 343 222 or our joint agents Innes England on 01332 362244.

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15^th October 2014

On Behalf of a private client, Georgia Crapper of FHP Property Consultants has successfully handled the freehold sale of a popular light-industrial unit on Canal Street, Derby.

Unit 1, 36 Canal Street, a former car repair centre of some 1,120 ft2 was originally advertised as ‘To Let’ but was eventually sold to Derby Auto Electrical Services after just a few short weeks on the market.

Georgia Crapper of FHP Property Consultants commented:-

“The decision by the vendor to sell the unit was extremely well received and from the word go we had a very positive level of interest. The industrial market is continuing to show encouraging signs of improvement and the quick sale of this unit is a shining example of that.

The unit has allowed Derby Auto Electrical Services to expand their current business services and increase their presence within the Derby area.”

For further information on the deal or to see how FHP can help dispose of your premises please contact Georgia Crapper on 01332 343 222.

15th October 2014

On behalf of private clients, Georgia Crapper of FHP Property Consultants has been instructed to market a high calibre unit on the popular Langham Park Industrial Estate in Stanton-by-Dale, Ilkeston.

This modern warehouse with office and showroom space is available to rent, with the potential to purchase and extends to 1633.3m2 (17,581 ft2) and is ideally located within 2.5 miles of Junction 25 of the M1 Motorway.

The unit is finished to a particularly high standard throughout and benefits from ample car parking with double full height loading doors to the front of the unit.

Georgia Crapper commented:-

“This is a rare opportunity to rent and potentially purchase this modern, detached property which sits on a securely fenced and gated site. The high quality offices also include breath taking views over Erewash Valley Golf Course.

At a time when we are seeing continued improvements in the market, this rare visitor, I am sure will be well received in terms of interest.

It is certainly an opportunity not to be missed and I would therefore urge any interested parties to make contact with me as soon as possible.

This is a unit which requires a viewing to truly appreciate the numerous benefits.”

For further information or to make arrangements to view please contact Georgia Crapper on 01332 343 222.

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15^th October 2014

With the East Midlands commercial property market continuing to progress, not only are we now seeing an increase in the number of parties looking to take space but we are also seeing an increase in the speed with which transactions are being agreed.  

The recent letting by Tim Gilbertson of FHP of premises at Town Street in Sandiacre exemplifies this and shows the ongoing progression of the market. 

Instructed by a London based property company, this property had stood empty on the market for some time.  However, after providing clients with the right advice to refurbish the premises, a letting was agreed and completed simultaneous to completion of the refurbishment works showing the speed with which transactions are now being agreed and how, as has always been the case, perfect presentation is essential.  

Tim Gilbertson commented: 

“When asked to market this building my first reaction was that it would be well received in the market given the lack of space of a comparative size throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire but only if refurbished. 

The building presented extremely poorly and needed not only upgrade and refurbishment but also simplification to provide clear working space and well proportioned and presented offices. 

Clearly, whilst there was a substantial cost for the refurbishment works proposed, these were far outweighed by the impact that empty rates had had on the building for standing empty for such a period of time and therefore it was essential to put together a strategy which would see quick occupation and provide not only income but also prevent the further impact of empty rates liability. 

I was delighted therefore that our clients followed my refurbishment advice and I could then agree terms and instruct solicitors during the early stage of the refurbishment process with the deal completing simultaneous to completion of the refurbishment. 

The deal concluded sees locally based company, Hydroscand Limited moving to larger premises to satisfy their growing order book and a letting to an expanding local company seems apposite given the background of this building.” 

 Hydroscand’s UK Director, James Richards, commented: 

“We are delighted to have completed on the property which shall serve as our distribution centre for our Hydraulic Service Centres across the UK and Ireland as well as offering a first class service to our growing external customer base.  Along with our HQ functions, we shall be proud to open a showroom at the site in the coming months to showcase our quality products and extensive hydraulic machinery range.” 

For further information on the deal or to see how FHP can help you with your property requirements and disposals then please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 507577. 

Acting on behalf of private clients, Lucinda Hancock of FHP Property Consultants has successfully let another unit at the Ropewalk Estate in Ilkeston.  The letting to Proline Print Services Limited represents another success story for FHP who over the past eighteen months has seen a marked improvement in the occupancy rate at the estate. The varied size of units on offer has proved popular with local expanding businesses and following this letting FHP have taken on the marketing of two more units offering further opportunities for prospective new incoming occupiers.

 Lucinda Hancock of FHP commented:

“I am very pleased to let this latest unit at what is a flourishing and popular estate.  I have no doubt that Proline Print Services will have every success in this evolving location and this letting will further improve the future prospects and sustainability of the estate.”

For further information with respect to this letting, please contact Lucinda Hancock of FHP Property Consultants on 0115 841 4794 or lucinda@fhp.co.uk.

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Lucinda Hancock

30 September 2014

Acting on behalf of long term clients of Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers, Tim Gilbertson of FHP is pleased to confirm the letting of the final available unit on this scheme. 

Set in a superb location, forming part of Glaisdale Park Industrial Estate and therefore within quick access of both the centre of Nottingham and the A610 leading to Junction 26 of the Motorway, the deal agreed sees an existing tenant Art Systems expand and take additional space on the scheme with a further unit of 15,000ft² now let to them.  

This deal is particularly pleasing given that this is the last available unit on the estate and somehow neatly sums up the industrial/warehouse market in the region at present in that demand is improving and stock continues to be in short supply. 

Tim Gilbertson of FHP who dealt with the letting, commented: 

“Having let to Art Systems their original units on the estate some years ago, it was a pleasure to deal with them through their agents Innes England again and conclude the letting of further space on the estate of just over 15,000ft².  

A success story is always good to see and their expansion is proof of the improving economic conditions and the fact that demand is rising for commercial property across the board whilst supply remains poor.  

From our client’s perspective the deal now brings their ownership up to full occupation once again and therefore this is a great deal all round for all parties. 

Again we wish Art Systems well and I hope that I might do a further deal with them in another few years time when they are ready to expand again!” 

For further information on this deal or to see how FHP can help you let your premises please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577. 

I joined FHP several years ago as one of the dominant agencies in the region, attracted by a shared ethos of quality of service, in depth market knowledge, adding value, teamwork and proactive approach. Having qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1996 I have worked for both national and regional practices across the Midlands, with the last 20 years or so based from Derby. I have and continue to deal with a wide range of properties and sectors including industrial and distribution, offices, development land, and retail. Following many years of experience in the transactional side of the business, I now focus largely on property valuation for a variety of purposes including loan security, pension fund, company accounts, Charities Act, taxation and insurance reinstatement, although I still get involved in matters such as rent reviews, lease renewals, acquisitions and strategic advice. My hands on market knowledge enables me to provide the best advice for clients. Our in depth knowledge in the market combined with a practical approach and wide resources allow us to provide sound advice.

Set on the periphery of the former Stanton Ironworks at Ilkeston, Tim Gilbertson of FHP has sold surplus warehouse premises on a large site to expanding local companies.

The deal concluded sees the large warehouse plus extensive site of over 3 acres sold to two local companies, MAP Engineering Supplies and Advanced Roofing, both represented by Andrew Butcher Surveyors.

Tim Gilbertson of FHP who dealt with the sale commented:

“The improvement in the market over the last few months can be clearly seen in this sale.  Since placing the property ‘under offer’ the property could have been sold two or three times over to frustrated local occupiers seeking to expand and purchase their own premises. 

Demand is certainly improving in the industrial and warehouse sector and supply of stock is poor, particularly for opportunities to buy and as ever those that are available to purchase and which benefit from a large yard are extremely sought after. 

We wish the new occupiers well having dealt with the sale via their agent Andrew Butcher. 

With requirements unsatisfied, should any owners or landlords be looking to sell or let premises in the region in the future then I would be delighted to speak to them as we have a number of interested parties who remain frustrated in their search for new space.”

Andrew Butcher acted on behalf of the purchasers and commented:

“Having been searching for suitable land on behalf of my clients for over 18 months, due to the lack of supply of suitable properties in this area, we are delighted to have been able to secure premises suitable for both clients in one property.”

For further information on the deal or to see how Tim Gilbertson can help sell or let your premises then please contact FHP on 0115 9507577. 

On behalf of private clients, Tim Gilbertson of FHP has been instructed to market substantial premises set in a prime position just off Junction 26 of the M1 Motorway on Blenheim Industrial Estate.

Immediately available to purchase or rent this warehouse/potential production unit extends to 6,196m² (66,699ft²).

The building offers superb simple accommodation with three bays of space interlinking with two storey fitted offices. 

Of key benefit though is the large car park to the front elevation and large secure yard separately accessed to the side elevation which provides scope for external storage and extension of the building if required, subject to planning consent.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“This is a rare visitor to the market and offers a chance to purchase or rent prime accommodation just off the M1 at Junction 26.

At a time when the market is springing back to life and supply remains hugely frustrated, this opportunity is expected to be well received in the market and strong interest is anticipated. 

With the building also benefitting from a large yard and large separate car park we can make arrangements to view now for any party interested and hope to be agreeing terms with an eventual new occupier in the next few weeks. 

I would therefore urge any interested party to contact me sooner rather than later to discuss as this might be one opportunity which goes particularly quickly.

For further information or to make arrangements to view please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577.

I am predominantly involved in the office and industrial occupier and investment sectors advising in the leasing, sale and acquisition of property across the East Midlands and more specifically Nottinghamshire. I also advise on industrial developments and office to residential conversion opportunities.

As a Director within FHP’s Professional Services Team my own work now focuses primarily on two areas. Business Rates to reduce liabilities whether a building is occupied or vacant and Lease Consultancy providing advice to both Landlords and Tenants at lease renewal, rent review and during lease re gear negotiations.

I am experienced in providing Expert Witness evidence at both Valuation Tribunal and during the course of dispute resolution regarding rent reviews and lease renewals.

I work across the Country for a wide variety of clients from institutional investors and pension funds to entrepreneurial businesses and developers.

I am also an APC Counsellor to a number of the FHP Graduates and I help co-ordinate in-house training sessions to support our APC candidates.

Valuation encompasses all aspects of professional work and it’s of paramount importance to have a broad depth of knowledge and experience in order to advise clients appropriately.

I provide extensive valuation advice, primarily within the East Midlands, for a variety of purposes. Key clients range from the majority of the major lending institutions to private individuals.

Within the Education sector, I am developing our work with Academy clients, where FHP Education has advised over 200 Academies since 2012.

Another key area of my work is in respect of Compensation and Compulsory Purchase, where in particular I have acted on behalf of a variety of claimants on schemes including the Nottingham Express Transit NET2 tram, A46 Newark to Widmerpool Trunk Road Improvement, Loughborough Inner Relief Road and the Nottingham Left Bank Flood Alleviation Scheme.

The property market is constantly changing and the economic events of recent years have clearly demonstrated the importance of open, analytical, market-informed appraisals which FHP prides itself on providing to our clients.

Looking back, I feel that I’ve learned considerably more in the last near decade or so that at any other time in my 46-year career. That’s because at FHP, I’m surrounded by surveyors who are highly intelligent, highly motivated and extremely knowledgeable.

I buy and sell commercial investments and now sell a number of residential investments, mainly within a 40 or 50 mile radius of Nottingham, although I have bought properties on the south coast and elsewhere. FHP has helped me broaden my investment knowledge in relation to other markets.

I have been able to advise certain wealthy individuals on a considerable amount of investment and development funding situations whereby we have provided the finance for small time developers to be involved in projects far greater than any bank would have allowed them. This has given us an unrivalled expertise in the funding and secondary market within the East Midlands area. A large number of those projects have been highly successful although, admittedly, during the present economic times one or two schemes have been “moth balled” but however other ones are ongoing and are, (despite the present market conditions), now letting out well. However we are now coming out of the recession and are looking at pre-letting these outstanding development sites.

We believe that the market is slowly improving and there are certain special opportunities where we are taking advantage of market conditions to be able to buy sites and go and carry out developments.

In more recent years we have confined the activities to purely selling and buying investments. During the last 12 months we have received a considerable number of instructions to sell investments and providing they are correctly priced they do sell readily well.

Throughout my 11 years at FHP I thoroughly enjoyed working here with the other Surveyors and have hopefully been able to add to the profile of FHP in terms of the investment market. Despite the present economic climate we probably do more investment work than any of the other agents in the Nottingham area.

Life changes through being in recession since August 2007 and recessions don’t go on forever. We are slowly coming out of recessions, there are lots more lettings albeit soft deals but soon the development cycle will start again even if it is some 12/24 months away and there are lots of opportunities. The current availability of all the main sectors i.e. retail, office and industrial is shrinking and this will consequently lead to an increase in hardening in rents, disappearing incentives as far as the tenants are concerned, which will lead to the development cycle starting again.

Acting on behalf of private clients Tim Gilbertson of FHP is delighted to confirm the letting of substantial former textiles premises on Prospect Close, forming part of the Lowmoor Business Park Industrial Estate at Kirkby-in-Ashfield.  

The letting is a good news story all round as by facilitating the letting the deal enables the occupier to expand in order to meet their growing order book. 

Tim Gilbertson at FHP acting on behalf of the landlord commented: 

“The market continues to strengthen and disposal of older style stock such as this is a promising sign.  

Stock levels continue to diminish and therefore whilst this building was a former textile unit, our client presented it in the best possible light and as a result we are delighted to have completed a letting of this substantial building of over 5,000ft². 

We wish the occupiers well as they continue to expand and meet the strengthening demands of their own market.” 

FHP acted for CP Properties whose representative commented: 

“Thank you to Tim and the team at FHP for their help in letting this property to a professional and successful company.  We wish the new tenants well and hope their occupation of this property assists with future growth and success.”   

The new tenants were represented by Jonathon Seddon of NG Chartered Surveyors. 

For further information on the deal or to see how FHP can help dispose of your premises please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577. 

Without doubt, FHP is the dominant agent in the Industrial/Warehouse market throughout the East Midlands and I’m proud of the fact that the strength of this domination has been mirrored by my rise through the ranks at FHP.

Whilst still keeping my hand in with Office deals (both acquisitions and disposal) my time is spent mainly advising ‘big shed’ occupiers, landlords and developers, but still taking care of owner occupiers in both corporate and family-run businesses.

Always changing, always needing to think on your feet and respond, the property world is no different to any other strand of business. I’m proud of my involvement in the development of any number of new Industrial and Warehouse schemes during the heady days of 2007. But looking back, I am as equally proud now of deals completed during the recession and the very tough times we all faced, when smaller scale clients say a big ‘thank you’ for finding them an occupier for their pension-fund-owned unit.

Now with the market returning there is a real buzz in the sector again, design and build deals are being done, developers are talking, but as yet not acting upon, their desire to speculatively develop and I am shifting more ‘big sheds’ than ever. It seems for the next year or two lack of stock rather than lack of demand will be our key problem to solve.

An industrial warehouse on one of North Nottinghamshire’s most prominent business parks has changed hands in a deal which illustrates the continuing strong demand for high quality buildings.

Unit 2 Hamilton Place is a detached, self-contained industrial warehouse on the Oakham Business Park in Mansfield which was constructed in a joint venture between leading developers Sladen estates and Peveril Securities.

Sladen and Peveril have built a number of successful industrial and business developments in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, and the 24,542 sq ft Hamilton Place property was sold on their behalf by Laura West, of the Nottingham property consultancy FHP.

Laura commented:-

“This is a very high quality property in a desirable location and the fact that we received sustained and serious interest from the start was no surprise.

“Sladen Estates and Peveril Securities have an enviable track record in delivering impressive developments in strategic locations, and this building on the Oakham Business Park is no exception.”

“The challenge the market faces at the moment is that there is a dearth of new supply, so when units like this come on to the market the demand is already there.”

Laura West added:-

“Sladen is currently working on another major site nearby and the appetite for new space is such that I have no doubt demand will be high.”

Matt Sladen, of Sladen Estates, said he was always confident the Hamilton Place property would quickly find a purchaser. He commented:-

“The unit attracted high levels of interest from day one and was soon put under offer to the eventual purchaser.

“We believe this demonstrates pent-up demand in the market for good quality space which our new scheme, Summit Park, is strategically placed to satisfy. Summit offers high quality industrial and warehouse premises ranging in size from 2,500-600,000 sq ft on a build-to-suit basis, and we would welcome the opportunity to talk to any potential occupiers who may have a requirement.”

Oakham Business Park hosts a variety of businesses and organisations, ranging from engineering businesses to the NHS and the i2 business incubator. Its popularity has been driven by a mix of high quality buildings and its proximity to Mansfield and major road networks, including the M1, A38 and the Mansfield Ashfield Regeneration Road (MARR), which provides a link with the A1.

Scott Osborne, from Innes England, acted on behalf of the purchasers in the deal. He said:-

“Our client was keen to take this space, which is close to a road network allowing great access in and out of the county. There are few properties of this quality and size on the market.

“Like the rest of the east Midlands, the Nottinghamshire industrial sector is strong but lack of stock is an issue. Stock levels are running down because firms aren’t building them to the levels they were pre-recession – but we are confident we will see new build industrial stock being created across the East Midlands in the coming months.

“It’s important that we find buildings suitable for those firms with long standing requirements which enables them to grow. The building is the start of the cycle…it’s not easy for businesses to grow if they don’t have the space. And it’s important that we keep our east Midlands talent local.”

For further information or to register your interest for future availability within the estate place contact Laura West on 07917 460029.

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Having the privilege of a strong Admin and Back Up Team means that whilst I am responsible for the strategic thinking of the business, I still spend the majority of my time doing what I love, which is property deals.

The team mentality of FHP and strength in depth and quality of the people that we have in each of the individual teams means that whilst I do not handle all of the day to day instructions I know that our Client’s properties are in good hands.  I am still in touch with what’s happening through our team meetings every week and by sitting in amongst the agency teams on a day to day basis.

We have retained our entrepreneurial skills and whilst our teams are sectorally based we encourage a broad depth of knowledge – this has been fundamental to FHP’s continued organic growth through the worst recession that I have personally experienced.

Somewhat perversely I was personally involved in some of my largest deals during the recessionary period.  We are now seeing a greater cross spread of activity and demand across all sectors and I sincerely hope that the global / European economic uncertainty does not hold us back from continuing to achieve steady growth.

I do see however a current challenge as to how the market can provide the range and breadth of new business space development that the regional markets require to meet the emerging demand from the indigenous markets.

Following Marston Agricultural Services Limited going into Administration in November 2013 and a subsequent sale of the brand and stock, Alastair Fearn of FHP Property Consultants has been appointed to sell their former premises.

The premises comprise approximately 66,000ft² of manufacturing warehousing premises situated on a site extending to approximately 21 acres.  The site is located just off the A1 approximately 5 miles north of Grantham Town Centre and close to the Village of Marston.

Alastair Fearn of FHP Property Consultants commented: –

“It is relatively rare for a site of this size in a strong strategic location for the area to come to the market,  indeed Marston Agricultural Services had occupied this site for approximately 35 years.

We have already had significant interest in the site with further block viewings being planned for the first week of September and a best bids date has been set at 26^th September 2014.”

For further information on the site please contact Alastair Fearn of FHP on 0115 950 7577 or alastair@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to announce the letting of Unit 1 Colliers Way off Stragglethorpe Road in the Cotgrave area of Nottingham on behalf of Rushcliffe Borough Council to NSS UK Limited, a plastic fabrication company who have UK wide contracts for providing drainage and waste management solutions for various development sites up and down and the country.

Mark Tomlinson of FHP Property Consultants commented:-

“Rushcliffe Borough Council approached FHP with a view to finding a tenant for their premises in conjunction with their own marketing channels.  I am delighted that we achieved a letting on their behalf securing an excellent level of income for the Local Authority for the next 5 years.”

Acting on behalf of Chicco, one of the UK’s leading names in baby care, and part of the Italian owned Artsana Group, Tim Gilbertson of FHP has just completed the sale of their former warehouse in Nottinghamshire which offered over 40,000ft² of space on a large 3 acre site.

The conclusion of the deal enables Chicco now to consolidate their warehousing operations and take on a new head office and showroom as they continue to grow and expand throughout the country. 

Their former site has been sold to UK Home Shopping, another expanding success story who take on the space to meet their growing order book and need for further warehouse accommodation.

Tim Gilbertson of FHP brokered the sale and commented:

“The sale of this substantial site and premises is further evidence of the increased activity in the warehouse and industrial market throughout the East Midlands. 

A sale of 40,000ft² is normally celebrated but in particular this one was a deal that created substantial satisfaction for us and our clients as it enables them to continue with their planned growth and expansion throughout the UK and reconfigure their current UK operation.  Their former accommodation has been sold to UK Home Shopping which in itself is further cause for success given that this is an expanding local company once more taking on additional space to meet a growing order book.

This positive theme mirrors the state of the industrial and warehouse market throughout the East Midlands as we continue to see deals agreed and concluded across the board in this sector. 

Indeed, there is now a real shortage of space coming to the market to meet the growing demand and with banks now becoming more active in terms of commercial lending there is no doubt that demand will continue as we enter the third quarter of 2014, and with no ‘quick fix solution’ to the lack of supply it is likely that we will see rents and capital values start to rise.

The increased demand is leading to many local developers contemplating for the first time in many years speculative development and given the improved economic picture throughout the region and indeed nationally there is certainly a great chance for any developer brave enough to take this step to catch the market and provide the new stock that is urgently required throughout the East Midlands.

We wish our client and the purchaser well and would be delighted to hear from any party considering renting or selling their premises as a positive diagnosis of the state of the market from a landlord or vendor’s perspective can certainly be given”. 

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

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to have announced the sale of the former Simpkin & Icke premises on Glaisdale Drive in the Bilborough area of Nottingham.

The property provides warehousing, production and office accommodation with a gross internal area of 28,000ft².  The property was marketing on a joint agency basis by FHP and Savills.

Mark Tomlinson of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“This property offered a rare opportunity to acquire the long leasehold interest in this site.  Given the complete lack of opportunities to buy in the market at this time, we were not surprised to see interest to come forward, eventually the price was achieved through competitive bidding with two parties”.

With the market undoubtedly picking up strongly and demand increasing for both freehold and leasehold industrial and warehouse space, the latest sale secured by Tim Gilbertson of FHP at Keys Road in Alfreton further demonstrates the improvement in the commercial property market.

Following vacation of the building by the former tenant, FHP were tasked by long term clients to sell the vacant property which comprised a substantial building of just under 40,000ft² on a large site of over 3 acres. 

Whist the building sat in a superb location just off the A38 its very dated layout and appearance coupled with the benefit of a large site but hindered by various plateaus which the building and yard sat upon, this was always going to be a challenging instruction. 

However, through judicious marketing extensive interest was generated and terms were agreed quickly with local occupier Storm DFX for their continued expansion.

The deal secured by Tim Gilbertson, Director of FHP, delighted both client and purchaser alike and we take this opportunity to wish Storm DFX further success in their new premises with their ongoing expansion.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“it was a pleasure acting on behalf of our long standing clients with this disposal especially as the building provided a challenge given its age and the different levels which the building and its yards sat upon.

When appraising the building it was clear that it had any number of significant benefits such as a fantastic location with terrific access to the M1 and A38 and also the large site area.  However, the age and limited loading of the building together with the levels of the site posed problems and careful thought had to be given to both pricing and marketing. 

However, after only a matter of weeks through appropriate targeted mailing and publicity I was delighted to agree terms with the eventual purchaser and equally delighted now to see the deal complete. 

Storm DFX are a local success story and having seen them develop over the years I wish them well with their further expansion and development that this site will now create for them”. 

Tim Wilson, owner and Manager Director of Storm DFX commented: 

“This is the second time we have acquired an additional factory through FHP in the last 2 years and have found them and Tim Gilbertson in particular a thoroughly professional and helpful organisation to deal with.” 

For further information on the deal or to see how FHP can assist with your sale or rental of premises then please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577. 

Tim Richardson at FHP is delighted to be bringing to the market an excellent opportunity to purchase freehold production/warehousing premises sitting on a very large site and having excellent road communications.  

The building totals some 66,587ft² in two bays plus offices and sits on a huge 6 acre site having an extensive secure yard to the rear and separate staff/customer parking to the front.  The property would ideally suit an owner occupier who could adapt it to their own use or alternatively it may be of interest to investors looking to add value by adding further accommodation. 

Birchwood Way lies in close proximity to the A38 dual carriageway which links to Junction 28 of the M1, approximately 2 miles distance. 

If you would like to arrange a viewing please contact Tim Richardson or Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to announce the letting of Unit 7 Harrimans Court to Hidepark Leather Company Limited, a local clothing company expanding their operations within the city.

Harrimans Court comprises terraces of modern industrial units just off the ring road to the west of Nottingham City Centre. 

The property has recently been purchased by Kildrummy (Nottingham) Limited an investment company specialising in industrial assets and this is the first occupier who we are welcoming to the scheme following their purchase.

Mark Tomlinson of FHP Property Consultants commented:-

“We are seeing signs of improvement in the small to mid-range industrial market with the better quality options in the market now being in relatively short supply following a dearth of new developments and a steady take up of space.”

We now have only two units left at Harrimans Court both of 5,000ft² and we are confident that we will secure new tenants for these units in the not too distant future.

We are certainly seeing confidence improving in the market and it will not be long before the incentives that were on offer some 12 – 18 months are no longer available to ingoing tenants as we are certainly seeing a hardening in terms being offered by landlords.

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Tim Gilbertson of FHP is delighted to bring to the market premises formally occupied by ROL on Private Road No.2, Colwick, Nottingham.

The property offers extensive manufacturing/storage facilities with space available totalling over 82,000ft², currently vacant and available shortly.

To be refurbished by the current owners, the building will be available to purchase or rent on a new lease with full marketing to commence shortly.

Preliminary details are available and all initial enquiries should be directed to Tim Gilbertson at FHP on 01159 507 577.

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Acting on behalf of current owner occupiers Sea Otter Boats who are looking to expand and relocate, the Derby office of FHP have been instructed to market their prime premises in Staveley, set within minutes of Junction 29A of the M1 Motorway. 

Offering modern production or potential warehousing space on a securely fenced and gated site with self contained yard and parking, the building is expected to fill a gap in the local market and will be well received as it offers a rare chance to purchase high calibre premises that are only 7 years old in a prime location in the region.

For further information on the building or to make arrangements to view please contact either Georgia Crapper, Tim Richardson or Tim Gilbertson in our Derby office on 01332 3434222. 

Acting on behalf of Legal & General, FHP have been appointed jointly with Harris Lamb to market this superb building which sits on the Cotes Park Industrial Estate at Alfreton, just off Junction 28 of the M1 and the A38.

With full details to be provided shortly, the building is immediately available to rent or purchase and extends to just over 148,000ft² on a large self contained site. 

With the benefit of loading to the front and rear elevations and two storey offices the building will be presented in immaculate order and benefits from sitting on a securely fenced and gated site. 

Early interest is sought, full details are available from Tim Gilbertson at FHP.  

Coming to the market soon in Sandiacre will be a rare opportunity to purchase or rent extensive warehouse or production space with possible trade counter use in a prominent position close to the centre of Sandiacre.

Sitting within minutes access of the A52/Junction 25 of the M1 Motorway, this is a rare chance to purchase or rent extensive accommodation on a large site which is to be thoroughly refurbished. 

Once the refurbishment has been completed, the building will extend to just over 16,000ft² and offer high calibre production or storage space together with two storey offices all set on a large site within minutes access of the M1 at Junction 25 and the regional centres of Nottingham and Derby. 

Early interest is sought and if you would like to arrange to view please contact either Tim Gilbertson or Mark Tomlinson. 

Tim Gilbertson of FHP has been jointly instructed with Matthew Liggins of Musson Liggins to market an extensive 16 acre site on the edge of the Quarry Hill Industrial Estate at Ilkeston. 

Well located with terrific access to the centre of Ilkeston but more pertinently Junctions 25 and 26 of the M1 Motorway and the A52, the site is cleared and ready for occupation.

Fully fenced and gated, with accesses to the north to Quarry Hill Industrial Estate and to the south to Lows Lane at the former Stanton Ironworks, short term storage requirements can be fulfilled on the site with various plot sizes available. 

In the long term though the owners are looking to develop out industrial/warehouse space for owner occupiers to purchase or rent and anticipate being able to accommodate requirements from 10,000ft² up to 100,000ft² or more. 

Whilst the design and build scheme is evolving, the storage land is immediately available on flexible terms.  

To be marketed by the Nottingham and Derby offices of FHP, we are pleased to offer a fantastic building on Langham Park at Trent Lane, Castle Donington to the market. 

Offered immediately for occupation on a new lease this unit which is approximately 7 years old offers superb storage or production space and forms part of a small courtyard of units on a large securely fenced and gated site.

Ideal for any locally based expanding manufacturer for distribution operator, the building is ready for occupation and full marketing will commence shortly.