In a market still lacking supply, Tim Gilbertson of FHP together with Phil Randle of Salloway is pleased to offer high quality office space in Swadlincote immediately available to rent or buy.

With sizes available from as little as 166m² (1,784ft²) these high calibre self contained offices with parking are offered at very competitive terms either on a new lease or to purchase.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“Our client has been sensible on this scheme and we can offer very competitive rents and prices, with figures ranging on rents from as little as £9.50 per sq ft through to purchases from as little at £100 per sq ft.

Hopefully we will encourage early interest in a market still starved of good quality space.

Adjoining the offices we also have a design and build site available where bespoke industrial or warehouse space and offered and once more we expect interest in that site shortly too.

I would be delighted to hear from any potentially interested parties and I look forward to discussing this exciting scheme.  I can be contacted on 0115 9507577 or tim@fhp.co.uk.

During the course of 2016, it has become increasingly difficult to acquire good quality office space in Derby, and in particular accommodation on Pride Park has proved popular.

It is with pleasure then that FHP Property Consultants have been instructed to offer a self-contained office building on St Christopher’s Way on Pride Park.  The property extends to some 3,100ft² together with its own dedicated car park and provides good quality modern space over two floors.

Tim Richardson of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“Pride Park is Derby’s most prestigious business park location and provides excellent access by both road, rail and bus.  The property has a high speed broadband connection which is a distinct advantage.”

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

The lease renewal on our office premises was executed both efficiently and swiftly by FHP

On behalf of private clients, FHP Property Consultants have negotiated a new two year deal with existing tenants P3 Charity at Kingfisher House, Ilkeston.

The premises is prominently positioned on Cotmanhay Road and comprises a modern detached two storey office building with secure on-site parking.  The offices are set over two floors and provide a mixture of open plan and cellular space totalling 3,130ft².

P3 Charity who have been in occupation for three years, have agreed a new two year deal at an increased rent.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“I am pleased we were able to agree new terms with P3 Charity which is an excellent result for our client having agreed back to back leases.  There is still little supply of good quality office accommodation in the region, therefore many tenants are looking to regear their lease to provide more security.”

For further information please contact Darran Severn on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk.

07/12/2016

FHP Property Consultants have recently concluded the investment sale of Litchurch Plaza, Derby to local investors Staton Young Group.

Litchurch Plaza, located off Litchurch Lane consists of a five storey multi-occupancy office building which extends to approximately 22,137ft².  The property was 70% let on completion, producing an annual net income of circa £140,000 per annum.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“I am delighted to have been able to complete the sale of this property.  We received a good level of interest from local and regional investors, which enabled us to secure an excellent result for our client.  Here at FHP, we have a strong database of active investors, and I would be more than happy to discuss any opportunities with local landlords.”

Marc Brough Director of Staton Young Group comments:

“I am extremely pleased with the acquisition of Litchurch Plaza and am very much looking forward to meeting our new tenants.  Litchurch Plaza is the third serviced office building we have purchased during the last 3 years bringing our total number of tenanted offices to around 130.  We hope to expand our portfolio further in the not too distant future and are currently looking at other buildings in the Nottingham and Leicester area.”

For further information on the sale, please contact Darran Severn on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk.

On behalf of Proludic Limited, FHP Property Consultants have recently acquired Unit 3 Bradmore Business Park, a two storey Grade A office building constructed in 2008 located just outside Bradmore to the south west suburbs of Nottingham.

This marks an expansion for Proludic Limited who have experienced good levels of growth over the last few years and are relocating from their offices in West Bridgford to a more modern and attractive working environment with the room for anticipated further growth.

Rob Baker, Managing Director of Proludic Limited commented:

“At Proludic we are committed to creating energetic and dynamic sports and play areas. As part of our growth strategy, we needed new larger offices but it was also vital to find an office that would inspire our passionate and committed team to deliver innovative solutions. I am delighted that we engaged FHP to represent us in our negotiations for what is now our fantastic new home, at ‘The Play Hub’.  Mark Tomlinson’s attention to detail, speed in communication and all round advice, not only helped us acquire our new office quickly but at a good rate and with very little stress”.

Mark Tomlinson of FHP Property Consultants who acted on behalf of Proludic Ltd in acquiring their new space, commented:

“Proludic have been searching for some time for the right type of environment for their business.  Their area of work incorporates many design and creative aspects so it is important that the working environment for their staff reflects this.

Having become somewhat frustrated by the lack of inspiring office space in Nottingham, this unit at Bradmore Business Park became available and I am delighted that we have negotiated such competitive lease terms and secured such an inspiring atmosphere for Proludic and their employees.”

Following a string of freehold deals at Poplars Court, a popular scheme of small self-contained office units just off the ring road at the edge of Nottingham City Centre on the line of the Phase 2 of the tram of the tram.  Full occupancy has now been achieved at Poplars Court.

Mark Tomlinson, Associate Director of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“I am delighted that we have finally achieved 100% occupancy rate at Poplars Court, this is a trend which we are seeing throughout Nottingham’s office market over the last quarter of this year with only a handful of options available at Phoenix Business Park, Nottingham Business Park and NG2 Business Park, among others.  We are now in a phase of the market where supply is becoming increasingly restricted with new development of business park offices a long way off, with the last development of offices being well prior to the recession.   This squeeze on supply is resulting in a hardening of terms being offered to tenants and a real lack of options from occupiers with freehold requirements in particular.

FHP’s Nottingham and Derby offices are bringing a high quality office building in Smalley, Derbyshire to the market.

The building has been occupied for the past 7 years by Four 04 Packaging who are relocating to a larger premises now they have outgrown the building.

Chris Proctor, who is handling the letting with Darran Severn, commented:-

“It is very rare to find a small office building of this quality. Smalley is well located proving easy access to Derby, the M1, A38 and the surrounding area. It is also in easy striking distance of Nottingham which is only 12.5 miles away”.

The building will be available in the New Year and further information is available by contacting Chris Proctor on 07980 959 735 / chris@fhp.co.uk.

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Chris Proctor

21^st November 2016

FHP Property consultants are pleased to announce the letting of both the Third Floor Suite, Bridlesmith House and the Lower Ground Floor Suite, 16 The Ropewalk, both on behalf of retained clients.

The Third Floor Suite at Bridlesmith House has been let to a well known finance company who have relocated from their existing base in Nottingham City Centre.  The suite measures 1,335ft² and offers good quality office accommodation on one of the City’s major retail thoroughfares.

The Ground Floor Suite at 16 The Ropewalk has been snapped up by a local project management firm who were in the market for a space in Nottingham’s prestigious professional quarter to join a number of similar firms in the area.  The suite offers around 872ft² of period office space and benefits from two car parking spaces.

Thomas Szymkiw from FHP’s Office & Industrial Team commented:

“Along with the above transactions, we have generally seen a steady take up of small office space in the City Centre over recent months with several office buildings either now fully tenanted or ‘under offer’.  The movement we have seen is attributed to both residential conversion of office buildings and also expanding business looking for extra space.  We have recently brought to the market both Hope Drive and 16 Castle Boulevard in The Park which I hope will service some of this current demand and I would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with any interested parties”.

For further information on offices we currently have on the market, or to see how FHP can help sell or let your office premises, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw on 0115 8411159 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

On behalf of private clients, FHP Property Consultants are delighted to bring to market the first floor offices of 49-51 South Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

Situated within Ilkeston town centre, the accommodation offers good modern space, with the configuration incorporating two large open plan offices, which could easily be merged together if required.

The offices are self-contained and benefit from a private ground floor entrance, kitchen and WC facilities.  The suite extends to approximately 954ft² and is available on a new lease for a term to be agreed.

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“There is currently a shortage of good quality office accommodation in Ilkeston Town Centre and I envisage a good level of interest from local occupiers.  The offices are immediately available for occupation and I look forward to hearing from all interested parties.”

For more information on this premises or to arrange a viewing please contact Darran Severn on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk.

Thank you very much to Mark for your skill, endeavour, diligence and patience in relation to the sale of our property in the Lace Market, which is very much appreciated by our family.

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.

Coleby Associates, a firm of chartered accountants, based in East Bridgford have expanded in a relocation to Unit 3 Interchange 25 Business Park located at Junction 25 of the M1 Motorway.  The offices have recently been refurbished to a high standard by landlords, Hortons Estates Limited, white suited Coleby Associates to service their ongoing expansion following positive trading over the last few years.

Mark Tomlinson of FHP Property Consultants who acted on behalf of Hortons Estates in the deal commented:

“We have been working with our clients, Hortons, in presenting these offices in order to provide top quality space that caters to the requirements of modern occupiers.  The offices on this site have been refurbished to provide new modern kitchen and welfare facilities as well as three pipe HVAC air conditioning system and LED lighting to provide a top quality working environment.  I am delighted that we have achieved this deal with Coleby Associates who are an excellent addition to the tenant profile at Interchange 25 Business Park.

We have two further units on the market where refurbishments have just been completed, both of which provide two storey self-contained detached office buildings with excellent levels of onsite car parking, a rare commodity on many business parks.”

For further information please contact Mark Tomlinson on 07916 576 254 or mark@fhp.co.uk.

Thank you to Mark for your support and professional advice.  I am extremely pleased with the service we have had in progressing this exciting development for our business.

Fed up with traffic?  Want to work in a parkland setting with great road connections?  Then we suggest you take a look at the offices we have to let in the converted Darley Stables and Bakehouse.  The premises are situated in Abbey Yard at the northern end of Darley Abbey Park in a very attractive parkland setting and having easy access from the A6 and A38 dual carriageway providing good trunk road connections.  Darley Abbey is also well served by bus routes on Duffield Road and part of the national cycle network runs through the park.

The accommodation was fully refurbished 2 years ago and provides suites ranging in size from as little as 204ft² up to an aggregate of 3,454ft² in total.  The space can therefore accommodate a range of sizes, with the largest individual suite being 1,130ft² Bentley Suite (pictured).

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“Darley Stables and Bakehouse provides characterful space within a superb parkland environment and in an accessible location.  The suites are available individually or in combination on flexible lease terms”.

For further information, please contact Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343222.

1^st November 2016

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to announce the recent letting of 1.13-1.14 Centennial House, to BCT Aviation Maintenance Limited.

Centennial House is located close to East Midlands Airport, off Junction 24 of the M1, and provides good quality office accommodation within walking distance of the terminal.

Due to expansion, BCT have upsized within the building and now occupy 1,717ft².

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“This is an excellent result for both our client and BCT, and we were able to negotiate a competitive package to suit both.  There continues to be good demand for office space at Junction 24 with few opportunities available.”

There are currently a number of office suites still available in Centennial House ranging from 420ft² – 1,452ft².

For more information on this letting, please contact Darran Severn on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk.

Just ten minutes from Nottingham City Centre, Focus House at Phoenix Business Park presents a fantastic opportunity for any occupier considering a potential move into a single open plan floor plate, which is excellently presented and includes five allocated on-site parking spaces.

Whether you are perhaps looking to expand out of a serviced office environment or considering a consolidation of your existing space, the two available sized options at Focus House could be strong contenders for your shortlist.

The ground floor suite at Focus House is available as a whole suite or split, starting at 1,441ft² up to 2,152ft².

The accommodation offers quality, modern, open plan space with the configuration incorporating a good sized open plan office plus board room and kitchenette facilities, as well as the option of additional meeting rooms on an ad hoc basis.

Lucinda Hancock of FHP’s Office and Industrial Team comments:

“The property is very well presented having just been redecorated and re-carpeted throughout, so it is immediately ready for a new occupier to move in.”

 Focus House sits on Nottingham’s well established Phoenix Business Park, which has a tram stop on site, giving it fast connectivity into the City Centre, and it is also close to Junction 26 of the M1 Motorway leading on to the wider road network.

Lucinda adds:

 “As well as the great location of the unit, a key selling point of this property is the flexible lease terms as occupiers have the hassle free option of all-inclusive rent. I look forward to hearing from all interested parties so we can discuss the options available.”

For more information, please contact Lucinda Hancock on 0115 841 4794 or lucinda@fhp.co.uk

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Many thanks for your efforts in selling 7 Eldon Chambers on our behalf – a very sweet deal!

The sale of Unit 2.2 Clarendon Business Park, which sits on the outskirts of Nottingham City Centre, has just completed to JRH Support, local care and training providers.

The purchasers already provide care to nearly 400 people in the area from their existing Nottingham base and this new purchase facilitates their planned local expansion.

The first floor open plan suite at 2.2 Clarendon Business Park totals 2,124ft² and the open plan configuration will enable JRH to arrange the space specifically to suit their teams.

Lucinda Hancock of FHP’s Office and Industrial Team, comments:

“This is a popular business park with excellent transport links and we’re delighted that this property has facilitated the expansion of another local business.”

For more information, please contact Lucinda Hancock on 0115 841 4794 or email lucinda@fhp.co.uk

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to announce the release of 16 Castle Boulevard, a stunningly refurbished office building near Nottingham Castle. The property is located within easy reach of the City Centre, with the Broadmarsh Bus Terminus, Net Tram Terminus and Nottingham Station nearby.

With a range of sizes available, the office suites range from 176ft² to 2,183ft² and with the option of the majority of the building at around 6,884ft² there is an option for any business who are in the market for modern and spacious office space in the City Centre at all-inclusive rents.  The property’s most striking feature is its central glass atrium which not only floods the building with natural light, it also offers views of Nottingham Castle from some suites.

Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office and Industrial Team commented:

“16 Castle Boulevard has been completely transformed by the recent refurbishment and with a tenant already taking up a large space in the building, with the interest already shown I would only think it will be a matter of time before all these suites are occupied.”

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

Just a few days after completion of further refurbishments at Castlebridge Office Village, a new tenant signed up for the offices, joining existing occupiers to include ‘Sumo Digital’ who were also secured by FHP.

Fat Free Media Ltd, who produce branded video content http://www.fatfreemedia.co.uk/, have signed for a five year term for Unit 2, having been looking for new premises for some time.

The office has just undergone a full refurbishment, including on-site shower facilities, new kitchen and WC facilities and a full redecoration, as well as LED lighting, air conditioning and externally the estate has been fully landscaped plus extra bike racks installed.

Neil Rostance, Managing Director at Fat Free Media Ltd, comments:

“I am delighted to secure this premises as it offers us the perfect base to grow our video and animation team within a location filling up with other complimentary businesses. The refurbishment has been outstanding and offers us a modern working environment in a great location to grow our business in.”

Lucinda Hancock of FHP’s Office and Industrial Team, comments:

“The units appeal to occupiers for a number of reasons, namely the quality of the refurbishment, the generous parking allowance which is a key perk of out of town offices, and Castlebridge is also in close proximity to local amenities to include Costa and Sainsbury’s with Castle Marina Retail Park just minutes away.

We have several other units in a range of sizes now also available on a fully refurbished basis, starting at 1,297ft² to 8,964ft² and we look forward to receiving any new enquiries.”

Click here for more information on the remaining units.

To arrange a viewing, please contact Lucinda Hancock on 0115 841 4794 or email lucinda@fhp.co.uk

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29/09/2016

Ivanhoe Business Park continues to see terrific activity with one of the latest deals concluded being the completion and handover of a superb new veterinary facility for well known Ashby based veterinary practice, Woodward Vets.

This deal augments the facilities available on Ivanhoe Business Park which is the home to not only office and industrial or manufacturing companies but also now a veterinary practice and day nursery.

Ivanhoe continues to be a terrific success, offering the ability to purchase or rent bespoke built warehouse, manufacturing or office space close to the centre of Ashby but within moments access of the A42.

With this building for Woodward Vets now complete, focus turns to the further development of a new office facility of 5,500ft² for Premtech, again another locally based company relocating to take advantage of Ivanhoe’s superb location and facilities.  Their building will be ready for occupation before the
end of this year and we look forward to welcoming Premtech to the scheme as well.

It has been a pleasure working with FHP and I would not hesitate to recommend FHP in the future should the need arise.

The investment market is continuing to show positive trends following the recent sale of a fully let office building at 7 Eldon Chambers just off Wheeler Gate in the heart of Nottingham City Centre.  The property is let to Pure Aesthetics Limited, a beauty therapy clinic who have been trading well out of the premises for some years.  The property comprises just over 116 sq m (1,246 sq ft) of attractive accommodation of three floors and has been sold reflecting a yield of 7.5% after purchaser’s costs.

Mark Tomlinson, Associate Director at FHP Property Consultant who concluded the sale commented:

“There remains a strong appetite in the local market for investment property generally, especially affordable investments such as this which are readily available to cash buyers.  However, opportunities for cash rich investors are few and far between with many freeholders choosing to sit on their assets rather than release the cash given the lack of returns from other asset classes”.

For further information on this deal or for investment opportunities, please contact Mark Tomlinson on 07917 576 254 or mark@fhp.co.uk.

Working alongside Hortons Estates, FHP are marketing Units 5 and 7 at Interchange 25 Business Park just off Junction 25 of the M1 Motorway.  Unit 5 has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment to include an upgrade of the lighting and welfare facilities as well as a substantial redecoration throughout.  FHP are close to finalising the letting of Unit 3 to an accountancy practice who are looking to benefit from the excellent location and transport links with very good levels of onsite car parking.

These refurbished offices at Interchange 25 Business Park are available immediately at sizes from 4,250 sq ft to 5,500 sq ft.

For further information please contact Mark Tomlinson on 07917 576 254 or mark@fhp.co.uk.

A self-contained office building, within minutes of Nottingham Train Station, has just been brought to the market by FHP Property Consultants.

With a first floor open plan office and mezzanine office above, the ‘Maru Building’ also caters to wider requirements in having a car park/warehouse at ground floor level, totalling 6,460ft².

The property is situated just minutes from the City Centre, accessed via Waterway Street West, with rear access via roller shutters from Traffic Street.

The freehold for the property is available at £395,000 or alternatively, the property is being offered To Let at £37,500 per annum exclusive, dependent on individuals’ requirements.

Lucinda Hancock of FHP’s Office and Industrial Team comments:

“The Maru Building is a truly great opportunity for those seeking a freehold office within walking distance of City Centre amenities. The open plan, well-presented accommodation is likely to appeal to a variety of sectors and the rear loading access into the ground floor warehouse/car park is a real added bonus.”

For more information, please contact Lucinda Hancock on 0115 841 4794 or email lucinda@fhp.co.uk

FHP Property Consultants have just been instructed on Kingfisher House, which is situated in Ilkeston on Cotmanhay Road, where tenants can choose between a leasehold or freehold agreement to meet their individual requirements.

At 3,130ft², the modern fitted office spans over two floors offering both open plan and cellular space, which can be adapted to occupier needs, due to it’s demountable partitioning, plus it has generous parking with space for 15 cars.

Darran Severn comments:

“The office are spacious, modern and excellently presented, so are a great opportunity for businesses looking to expand or relocate in the area.

This location enables tenants to be well linked to the public transport network, in walking distance to the amenities of the town centre and sit close to the town’s arterial routes which lead on to Junction 26 of the M1 motorway.”

The unit is available to let or to purchase, at £25,500 per annum or £315,000 respectively.

For more information or to book a viewing, please contact Darran Severn on 01332 224 854 or email darran@fhp.co.uk

For those who missed out on an office suite in the highly sought after Broadway Building, FHP Property Consultants have been instructed to market one last unit in the building which sits in the heart of the Creative Quarter; a firm favourite location for creative businesses in Nottingham.

The 761ft² open plan office has just been fully refurbished to include new flooring, decoration, lighting and kitchen which exaggerates the existing quality felt throughout the building – another reason why creative businesses continually show interest in these suites.

Lucinda Hancock of FHP’s Office and Industrial Team comments:

“These quality offices have been beautifully refurbished and would be well suited to a creative space user or company seeking an open plan well specified base within walking distance of City Centre amenities and the Lace Market Tram Stop.”

Broadway is in the heart of the award winning Creative Quarter in the historical Lace Market, where other occupiers in the vicinity include recruiters, architects, lawyers, web design and technology companies.

A new lease is available immediately at £11 per sq ft.

For more information, please contact Lucinda Hancock on 0115 841 4794 or email lucinda@fhp.co.uk

FHP has completed the sale of 3 Pelham Road, a rare freehold office opportunity in Nottingham, to private investors on behalf of client Freestyle Marketing, due to relocation.

Lucinda Hancock, Office and Industrial Surveyor at FHP, comments:

“We were delighted to agree the 5,262ft² sale on behalf of Freestyle, a marketing and communications company looking to relocate after occupying the property for a considerable period of time. As such we were able to agree a delayed completion with the Purchaser, enabling our clients to effectively relocate their team.”

Lucinda who concluded the sale adds:

“We still have requirements actively seeking both freehold offices and conversion opportunities. Do get in touch if you are considering your office options or are considering selling or letting your existing office building.”

For more information, please contact Lucinda Hancock on 0115 841 4794 or email lucinda@fhp.co.uk

Acting on behalf of Maplezone Property Investments Limited, FHP Property Consultants have sold the former Nottingham Probation Service building at the top of Derby Road which lies opposite the entrance to Nottingham’s Park Estate and the Waltons Hotel.

The property comprises a detached office premises formerly occupied by Nottingham Probation Service of some 11,645 sq ft and has been sold to Shoby Investments who are based locally.

Mark Tomlinson, Associate Director at FHP Property Consultant commented:

“The premises were marketed for a period of four weeks into the open market, in which time we received high levels of interest for the site with the majority of the interested parties looking at the property for residential conversion. The appetite for conversion of office buildings to residential remains strong and we brought forwards a number of competitive bids for the property as a result, before proceeding with Shoby Investments Limited who performed well and concluded the sale within a fortnight.”

The Walton Hotel opposite is owned by Alice Shelton who is one of the directors of Shoby Investments. Therefore the plans to put a residential apartment scheme together on this property will be complimentary to both the hotel and the area generally.

David Shelton, Director of Shoby Investments commented:

“We are looking forward to delivering an imaginative development of iconic 1, 2 and 3 bedroomed apartments to be made available during 2017.”

For further information on this property please contact Mark Tomlinson on 0115 841 1134 or mark@fhp.co.uk.