A suite of high quality refurbished office/studio premises are coming available in the historic Darley Stables in Derby.  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 carriageways.

The suites available comprise the former Bakehouse and Bentley Garage and can provide accommodation from 204ft² , with the largest suite being 1,130ft² and in total providing 1,947ft² of accommodation available on flexible lease terms from as little as one year.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“The accommodation is finished to a very high standard and provides characterful office space within an inspirational location, but being readily accessible to the road networks”.

For further information contact FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343 222.

End.  July 2016

Following instructions to market 2 storey office premises on Canal Street in Derby, terms have been agreed on the ground floor within a matter of days.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“We are delighted to have agreed terms on the ground floor space within a very short period and this now only leaves the first floor space which extends to some 1,444ft² with 7 parking spaces.  The property has excellent transport communications being within a short walk of the railway station, bus station and Intu Shopping Centre and also readily accessible by road being close to the inner ring road, Pride Park and A52”.

The suite is finished to a good specification including cat 2 lighting, gas fired central heating, double glazing and kitchen.  The suite is available to let on a new lease at a rent of £12,995 per annum.

For further details or an arrangement to view, please contact Tim Richardson at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343222 or email timr@fhp.co.uk.

End.  July 2016

FHP Property Consultants have recently concluded a sale of 14 Regent Street an attractive Grade II listed regency office building in the heart of Nottingham’s Professional Quarter.  The property has been purchased by Capatex, a local textiles company as part of servicing their business expansion.

The surplus space of the property is also due to be made available to local businesses as a serviced office centre, offering flexible lease terms on all-inclusive rental terms available at considerably more affordable levels than many of the larger serviced office centres.

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

“This professional quarter of Nottingham City Centre remains popular with owner occupiers with the majority of the transactions in the area being made on a freehold basis. I am delighted that 14 Regent Street is being retained for offices use as an increasing number of properties in this area have been converted to residential use, as a result of the relaxation on the planning rules of conversion of office buildings to residential property.

I am sure that once this building is offered as flexible office space, we will see good levels of interest given the lack of available office quality supply for local businesses in this area.”

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

Following a comprehensive search for suitable premises, Proactive Personnel have acquired premises to facilitate their expansion in Derby.  In a deal brokered by FHP Property Consultants the business has signed a lease for 50 Babington Lane which is situated on a busy parade in the City Centre.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“The premises extends to some 2,700ft² providing ground floor shop frontage together with extensive upper floor offices, basement storage and staff facilities.  We are pleased to secure Proactive Personnel who will add to the vibrant mix along this street.  Babington Lane is becoming increasingly popular being a stone’s throw from the Intu Centre and with excellent access from the ring road and good parking nearby.  Rents are still amongst the most competitive in the City”

Proactive Personnel is a leading recruitment agency specializing in permanent and temporary staff having 9 offices in the West Midlands, Shropshire and the North West.

Matthew Crossfield from Proactive Personnel comments:

“We were looking to expand into Derby in the next stage or our organic growth and the premises offer the right mix of high street position and office facilities within a bustling part of the City.”

FHP Property Consultants have other retail and office units in the City Centre including Babington Lane available to let.

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

Ends 27 June 2016

61 Canal Street Derby comprises modern two storey offices in an excellent location with having the rare advantage of being within close proximity of the railway station, bus station, Intu Shopping Centre and inner ring road.  The property lies within the Castleward area between Pride Park and the City Centre thereby having excellent communications and comprises modern offices available floor by floor or in their entirety thereby providing space from 1,315ft² to 2,759ft².  There is also good parking provision with 14 parking spaces on-site.

The accommodation is finished to a good standard including gas fired central heating, cat 2 lighting, kitchen and WCs on each floor, data trunking and fire and intruder alarms.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“This is a rare opportunity to acquire good quality modern space in a very convenient location being just outside of Pride Park, at a competitive rent.  We already have an offer on the ground floor suite which will leave just the first floor suite of 1,444ft² available”.

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

End.  June 2016

My View, by Tim Richardson, FHP Property Consultants.

I have seen some pretty awful office buildings in my time and whilst many thankfully have new lives as housing, we still come across businesses operating from space which is incredibly uninspiring and inefficient.

The purpose of my article today is to look at trends in office premises, where we are now and where next.

Wind the clock back 40 years or so and new build offices such as St Peter’s House and Heritage Gate came along with big open floors, fluorescent lights, metal framed windows, industrial scale central heating boilers, solid floors and lifts.  The first thing occupiers did having moved out of cellular period office buildings was erect partitioning so “management” could separate themselves from “staff”.

Forward 20 years and in the 1990’s we see the birth of Pride Park and the campus style office buildings that you see there today which have evolved over the subsequent two decades with improvements to heat/cooling, lighting, energy efficiency, open plan working environment and to keep up with advances in IT, raised access floors for data and power cabling.

Nowadays, use of space continues to evolve with the advent of remote working, hot desking and the paperless office with the result that far more people can be accommodated per square metre and a good example of this is Derby’s refurbished Council House.  PKF Cooper Parry at East Midlands Airport have gone a step further and taken the ‘breakout’ area to another level with idea pods and games rooms.  Far from being an indulgent gimmick, the reality is that a pleasant, fun working environment leads to inspiration, cross-selling, staff retention and increased productivity.

This ‘increased productivity’ is where company owners start to take note. This doesn’t come about as a result of fitting a new kitchen, TV and colourful sofas. It is part of a wider more progressive culture within the business and the property it occupies will be a vital element of this.

We see three particular aspects affecting future office occupation, being technology, “wellness” and design.

Technology in connection with the building can range from tailoring heating and lighting to specific levels in different areas of the building, even down to individual desks, to the building services, checking people’s calendars, reserving desks and lockers, booking meeting rooms and checking stock levels.  It also embraces all important connectivity.  Broadband connection speed is now one of the first questions prospective occupiers will ask us when looking at new buildings.

Wellness will relate directly to the quality of the surroundings and in itself will lead to increased productivity.  On a practical level it will include air quality, thermal comfort, natural light, green spaces, and noise especially in an open plan environment (where consideration can be given to layout, noise reducing materials and quiet spaces).  Occupiers wish to promote increased activity by avoiding long periods of sitting and promoting movement whether it is by use of stairs, standing work stations or provision of sport and gym facilities.  Secure cycle parking and showers are now becoming a must in relocations. Equally important is proximity to cafes, restaurants, green space, bus and cycle routes.

Design in this instance mainly relates to building layout which can encompass a range of elements such as flexibility to allow for change in the future.  Buildings will incorporate the culture of a business in their design, for example the need for more collaboration between teams.  A successful work place will improve morale  and motivation.  The work place should be a positive experience.  If the formula is right absenteeism will be down and productivity up.

New designs can incorporate initiatives such as sensor level lighting, even changing tones to counter the effect of melatonin in the body.  Shock absorbing flooring can reduce noise and vibration and electromagnetic field shielding can be put around electrical equipment.  Antimicrobial treated surfaces can reduce the spread of germs, and higher ceilings provide a better sense of space. A building will also house a wide age group from teenagers to those in their seventies and hence a wide spectrum of expectations and requirements.

But the key objective though running through all of this is better productivity, with capital investment correlating to growth in the business.  Like a cog in a machine, the office is a factor of production, and an important one.

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

End.  June 2016

Freight cargo specialist, Air Action, have relocated from their base at East Midlands Airport to suite 0.12 – 0.15 Centennial House, which has recently undergone impressive refurbishment works.

FHP Property Consultants agreed a lease with the company on 864 sq ft of space at the offices, which offer modern accommodation in close proximity to the airport sitting on Beverley Road.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants concluded the letting. He comments:

“Air Action were looking to stay close to East Midlands Airport, being specialists in freight cargo forwarding, courier services and customs clearance so this office was the ideal spot. The building has recently undergone an external refurbishment which in turn has led to further interest and I’m pleased another letting has completed here. 

There are currently several suites remaining, from 420 sq ft upwards, and I look forward to hearing from any interested parties.”

For further information on the remaining suites, please contact Darran Severn at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk

Ends.  June 2016

The second floor letting at Marshall House Business Centre in Heanor has completed to Eden Brickwork Specialists, leaving only a few suites remaining on the site which FHP have been instructed to market.

This marks the expansion of Eden Brickwork Specialists, who are locally based in Ilkeston, into their first official business premises. They have taken Suite 2 which extends to 298 sq ft on a 12 month contract.

The remaining offices present well and are immediately available for occupation, starting at 174 sq ft, making it a gateway for startups. The location also positions tenants prominently on Heanor Road only moments from Heanor Town Centre, and comes with parking, potential furniture packages and an inclusive rental package, incorporating business rates, heating and lighting.

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“This is the second letting at Marshall House in as many months, and the flexible terms are very attractive to these businesses.  With only a couple of suites remaining I am sure it won’t be too long until the Centre is full.”

For further information on this letting, please contact Darran Severn at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk.

DICE Healthcare Limited has taken on the first floor at Millennium House in Mansfield, signing a 5 year term for the well-presented office space on Sovereign Way.

Offering two self-contained first floor office suites, the available space at Millennium House was suited to being let on a split or whole basis; DICE went for the latter option and agreed a lease for the entire first floor, which spans 1,065ft².

Lucinda Hancock of FHP concluded the letting. She comments:

“This was ideally suited to incoming tenants DICE Healthcare who were seeking a new base in Mansfield. There isn’t much choice left within this size bracket, but this office space in Mansfield is a quality find and we were delighted that the space was configured to suit DICE’s requirement.

For anyone with a requirement in the Mansfield area, we only have a few options still available. Ranging in size from roughly 1,800ft² to 12,000ft², we are marketing units at i2 Oakham Business Park and 2B Sherwood Oaks in Mansfield, as well as 3 storeys of self-contained office space in Tuxford.”  

If you would like any more information on the available offices, please contact Lucinda Hancock on 0115 841 4794 or email Lucinda@fhp.co.uk

Acting on behalf of Chenavari Investment Managers the Nottingham offices of FHP and Innes England are seeking to attract interest in the ground floor of Embankment House following a multi million pound refurbishment of the 60,000ft² building.

The ground floor suite provides 19,000ft² of open plan Grade A offices with excellent on site car parking within one of Nottingham’s most well known landmark buildings.

Embankment House was constructed in 1999 and provides a 60,000ft² headquarters building built specifically for Experian who moved out of the building in 2015 following a review of their spatial needs within the City.

The lack of high quality large accommodation within the City enabled Experian to let the first and second floors to The Ministry of Justice and led to the sale of the building to Chenavari Investments.

Chenavari have completed a multi million pound refurbishment and it is anticipated that the ground floor will be occupied by one or two companies and likely to accommodate approximately 200 people.

This is the latest in a number of high profile refurbishments which have been undertaken within the City as confidence within the Nottingham office market continues to strengthen in the aftermath of the recession.

The refurbishment has been extensive with the building being provided with a stunning new reception, new ceilings, installed LED energy efficient lighting, new air conditioning, WCs and shower facilities.

The accommodation is being offered at an asking rent of £16.50 per ft² which both reflects the quality of the refurbishment and the continuing strengthening and recovery in levels of rentals that are being achieved within Nottingham enabling such refurbishment projects to be considered.

The space is much needed within Nottingham as there has been no speculative new build of offices within the City for the past ten years.

Once let it is believed that there will be in excess of 600 people working in Embankment House with the building being one of the largest office buildings outside of Central Nottingham.

John Proctor, Director at FHP’s Nottingham Office, confirmed:-

“The effects of the recession and the impact of improving technology have changed the dynamics of the office market and provides challenges to cities such as Nottingham seeking to retain their regional significance and indigenous office working population.  For Nottingham to continue to organically grow and compete on the regional / national stage we need to see projects such as this being implemented on a regular basis.

To be able to attract international investment in Nottingham’s office market to this scale and to see refurbishment of offices on a speculative basis is great news for the City and provides much needed good quality stock to enable us to continue to compete as a regional office location”.

Craig Straw of Innes England added:-

“This is the largest single available floor plate within the Nottingham City boundary and it has recently undergone a one million pound refurbishment programme providing Grade A space to the standard that the market desperately needs.

The refurbishment has been completed to a very high standard offering potential Tenants the best modern office accommodation with the added benefit of onsite car parking and the excellent transport links afforded by its location”.

Potentially interested parties are invited to contact the Joint Agents to view the space.

For further information please download the property details at www.fhp.co.uk or contact John Proctor on 0115 841 1130 or alternatively Craig Straw at Innes England.

Embankment House

11^th May 2016

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to confirm the recent office letting at Rutland Mill, Ilkeston, Derbyshire to Proskins Limited.

They have signed a new 5 year lease for just over 1,500 sq ft of Rutland Mill, which provides open plan office space in the centre of Ilkeston close to the high street.

Originally being a hosiery and glove works factory, Proskins are a fitting occupier being a clothing business, who specialize in performance wear and baselayers.

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“It’s great to see another tenant in such a fantastic building.  They are due to start more refurbishment works over the coming weeks which in turn should attract more tenants to the Business Centre.”

There are currently a variety of office suites available in Rutland from 350 sq ft to 3,000 sq ft plus.

For further information, please contact Darran Severn at FHP Property Consultants on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk.

Ends.  May 2016

In a significant expansion move, Racon Management Services have opened a new office in Derby in a deal brokered by FHP Property Consultants.

Racon have taken space at 9 Riverside Court on Pride Park in a new lease direct from the landlords. The space was refurbished by the landlord, Ark Capital Pension Fund, and provides a high quality office environment complete with air conditioning, gas central heating and top quality finishes.  The suite extends to 1,150ft² with onsite parking in a pleasant courtyard environment and adjoins FHPs own offices.

Racon Management Services was established in Glasgow in 2009 and provides consultancy services to the rail industry.  The new Derby office is headed by Steve Smith, who comments:

“We were looking for high quality office environment on Pride Park in close proximity to our customer base and Riverside Court fitted the bill perfectly in terms of providing a prestigious base from which to launch the Derby office together with plenty of room to expand as we grow the business”.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants adds:

“Our clients were keen to refurbish the space to provide a premier office and attract a top quality tenant complementary to the other occupiers on Riverside Court.  Racon’s move to Derby highlights the City’s position as a leading centre of excellence in the rail sector on a global level and we are delighted to welcome them to Derby”.

FHP Property Consultants and Rigby and Co were joint agents on behalf of the landlord.

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

Ends.

April 2016

FHP on the instruction of private clients are pleased to bring to the market the second floor office suite at 21 Stoney Street, situated in the sought after Lace Market.

This excellently located suite extends to 1,051ft² and offers a large open plan space which has been refurbished to a high standard in order to meet the demands of Lace Market occupiers.

Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Agency Team commented:

“We have recently seen the nearby Broadway Building becoming fully occupied and with relatively low availability in the area, I am delighted that we will be able to service the demand for the Creative Quarter with this office”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP Property Consultants on 0115 841 1159 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

FHP on the instruction of private clients are delighted market the lower ground floor office suite at 16 The Ropewalk in Nottingham’s Professional Quarter.

The suite comprises 872ft² of self-contained office space situated in a period building and comes with the added benefit of a kitchenette, WC and two off street car parking spaces.

Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Agency Team commented:

“With its Professional Quarter location and just a short walk to the city centre, I anticipate this suite will be of interest to a range of professional organisations and medical practices”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP Property Consultants on 0115 8411159 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

FHP are delighted to announce that we have been instructed to market Building 1 at Core 27 on Sherwood Park at Junction 27 of the M1 Motorway, a detached two storey headquarters office building with excellent on site car parking.  The property will be available from July 2016 and comprises modern accommodation extending to 2,075 sq m (22,335 sq ft).

Jones Lang Lasalle are joint agents alongside FHP.

For further information please contact Mark Tomlinson, Associate Director on 0115 841 1134 or email mark@fhp.co.uk.

Within two weeks of their initial viewing, FHP Property Consultants have completed the letting of Suites 6, 7 & 8 at Marshall House Business Centre in Heanor to Fitzpatrick Doors.

Fitzpatrick Doors have relocated their admin team from Langley Mill and have taken approximately 1,182 sq ft for a minimum term of 12 months.

The Business Centre provides high quality office accommodation at affordable rents, and after the recent letting, only a few small office suites remain, from 174 sq ft upwards.

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“Fitzpatrick Doors were on a tight timetable so I am pleased the letting was completed and they were able to move in within just two weeks, bringing the Business Centre even closer to full capacity.

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

Ends.  March 2016

Whenever writing retrospective commentaries, comments Tim Gilbertson of FHP, it sometimes becomes difficult to remember how successful schemes have been.

No problem at all with Ivanhoe Business Park at Ashby-de-la-Zouch though, as this had been a roaring success throughout 2015 and looks set for similar success in 2016.

With any number of office, production and warehouse design and build deals completed within the last twelve months, and with a further eight design and build deals currently under, offer Ivanhoe Business Park at Ashby has become one of Leicestershire’s premier office, industrial and warehouse locations and will continue to see new buildings spring up throughout the coming 12 months.

I have attached a retrospective of the year entitled ‘A Year in the Life of Ivanhoe Business Park’ which shows how successful 2015 was and with plenty of land left available for further office, industrial or warehouse development I would welcome the opportunity to speak to potentially interested parties in the hope of adding their names to next year’s retrospective for 2016!

My contact details for any interested party are 0115 9507577 / tim@fhp.co.uk.

FHP have been appointed as joint agents alongside Innes England on the marketing of Beeston Business Park.

This mixed use business park to the west of Nottingham, which has enterprise zone status which qualities for business rates relief, was purchase last year in a joint venture between Bridges Ventures & Chancery Gate in a multi-million pound deal.

Mark Tomlinson, Associate Director at FHP Property Consultant commented:

“The site caters for a huge range of commercial occupiers, we currently have a 12,000 sq ft detached light industrial/warehouse premises which is currently undergoing refurbishment along with a range of open storage compounds.  There is also planned development for a range of commercial units in the years ahead and we have some 20,000 sq ft of open plan headquarter offices which are due to be refurbished in the coming months”.

Scott Osborne, Associate Director of Innes England added:

“This is an excellent opportunity as the site can cater for a wide variety of potential occupiers.  It also boasts excellent transport links both into the city and across the UK, nearby the M1 motorway.”

Beeston Business Park comprises 412,000 sq ft of office and industrial accommodation across a range of buildings with approximately 20 acres cleared for development.

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

FHP Property Consultants are now marketing the rare opportunity to purchase a freehold cellular building on Ilkeston’s Heanor Road, located in close proximity to other national operators.

The property provides 1,549ft² of ground and first floor cellular accommodation together with kitchen and WC facilities.  In addition the property benefits from additional ancillary storage in the loft.

Situated close to Ilkeston town centre, the premises occupy a prominent position close to Dominos Pizza, George’s Tradition, Tesco Extra and Aldi.

The property is for sale at a guide price of £140,000 plus VAT.

Darran Severn from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“I am pleased to bring this opportunity to market and I look forward to speaking with all interested parties.  Given the location and type of property, I expect there to be a high level of interest.”

If you require any further information or would like to arrange a viewing, please contact Darran Severn on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk.  Alternatively contact our joint agent Rapleys on 0370 777 6292.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to have been instructed by Hortons Estates Limited on the marketing of Interchange 25 Business Park, a development of modern office buildings which lies at Junction 25 of the M1 Motorway with excellent transport links to Nottingham City Centre and the wider region.

Mark Tomlinson, Associate Director at FHP Property Consultant commented:

“We were asked to look at the marketing of these premises by Hortons following the vacancies of two buildings on site.  We are working with the landlords to put together an excellent quality of refurbishment on the units on site to cater for modern office requirements and increasing demand for high quality office space.  The site offers self-contained units from just over 4,000 sq ft and totals some 65,000 sq ft.  As well as the excellent transport links, the property also offers a high car parking ratio and falls outside of the workplace car parking levy and is one of the closest locations you can be to the city centre without falling within the boundary”.

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

FHP Property Consultants have been instructed to offer first floor accommodation at The Fairway, Lows Lane, Stanton by Dale.

The mid-sized accommodation is finished to an excellent specification, including gas, central heating and air conditioning situated at first floor level, with the additional benefit of a superfast broadband connection. New occupiers will also have exclusive use of on-site parking.

The Fairway is roughly just 2.5 miles away from Junction 25 of the M1 Motorway, making it well connected to the motorway network and nearby major conurbations.

The accommodation is available to let either as a whole or our clients will split to provide offices ranging from 2,000-4,560ft² in total and is offered on flexible lease terms.

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

Ends.

February 2016

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to announce instructions at Davy House on Colliers Way on the established Phoenix Business Park which comprises a detached two storey office building which provides excellent levels of onsite car parking with a net internal area of 6,179 sq ft.

The property actually lies outside of the city boundary which means that there is no Workplace Parking Levy on the building giving the advantages of access to the park and ride system, easy access to Nottingham City Centre and Junction 26 of the M1 Motorway and effectively ‘free car parking’, a rare benefit this close to the city.

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

The Office and Industrial Agency Team at FHP Property Consultants have continued to be extremely busy as a consequence of the active market in this sector and have completed more than 60 transactions in the County in 2015.

We have seen a high level of take-up across the board and particularly in the industrial sector which has led to a distinct shortage of units, especially in the smaller size range up to 10,000ft².  Indeed across the multi-let industrial estates which traditionally provide a range of accommodation of the local market, many of these are now at or near full occupation including those which FHP deal with locally including Derby Trading Estate, Prime Industrial Park, Ecclesbourne Park and The Ropewalk.

Junction 28 continues to be the largest industrial/distribution location on a year on year basis and again has attracted high profile deals including completion of the 100,000ft² new build to Parker Knoll and agreement of 250,000ft² to Alloga, both at Castlewood.  Junction 24 and the A50 corridor have seen an increase in demand and a lack of existing stock is leading to both design and build and speculative developments.

Within Derby itself 2016 will see the opening up of Infinity Park through completion of the Chellaston link road from the A50.  Local demand continues to be firm partly due to the City’s status as a high technology centre and with a high level of occupancy we are looking for more industrial and office space to market.

Demand for offices has continued to improve and we have recently let 16,600ft² at Pentagon House, together with a number of suites and buildings on Pride Park.  We are marketing some high profile new build office development schemes in Derby and are confident that we will soon be able to capitalize on the latent demand in that sector.  Businesses are increasingly embracing modern flexible working practices and new office space helps facilitate a more efficient business environment.

We have seen both rents and capital values continue to improve and landlords are finally seeing rental increases on new lettings and at rent reviews or lease renewals.  We are also seeing increased demand for our acquisition services as we are able to source properties and negotiate the best deal for our clients.

If you are considering a move or would simply like to understand general market conditions then please contact one of the team.

For information please contact Tim Richardson on 01332 224 857 or email timr@fhp.co.uk.

Clowes Developments and their Agents, Phil Randle of Salloway and Tim Gilbertson of FHP, are delighted to confirm the handover of Fisher German’s new state of the art 15,000ft² office building at Ivanhoe Business Park, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.

The building was handed over to Fisher German on time and on budget, with Fisher German expected to start trading from their new base in early 2016.

The handover marks a significant moment for Clowes Developments, particularly as it coincides with the sale of the leasehold investment created through the deal to Azurie Blue Ltd.

More significantly though it is a landmark moment for Ivanhoe Business Park and indeed Ashby-de-la-Zouch as a whole, as Fisher German’s relocation to the park confirms its status as one of the region’s leading office, warehouse and distribution locations, whilst simultaneously seeing additional investment in the town and the retention of one of the area’s best known companies.

Handover of the building is a prelude to further new build office and warehouse units being handed over in 2016, as currently, with a further 6 buildings under construction, there will be a regular new supply of occupiers to the park and investment in the region over the coming months.

Standing proudly at the entrance to the Business Park, Fisher German’s new office is set to become a local landmark showcasing the quality of Ivanhoe Business Park and reflecting Fisher German’s standing.

Development Director of Clowes Developments, James Richards, commented:

“Whilst always pleasing to continue our unbroken record of handing over design and build space on time and on budget, the bigger picture with this development is the significant landmark it creates for Ivanhoe Business Park.  2015 has been a stunning year for us, our Agents have brought us 8 deals with further interest bubbling away and I am particularly pleased with this new development for Fisher German as it retains one of the Town’s household names and creates further investment which can only benefit Ashby and the surrounding areas.

The stunning new two storey offices created for Fisher German will become, for the general public, a local landmark whilst for ourselves it is one of the most significant and satisfying deals that we have concluded, further stimulating Ivanhoe Business Park.

I take this opportunity to wish all at Fisher German great success in their fantastic new office.” 

Andrew Bridge, COO of Fisher German commented:

“We are excited to be moving to such a fabulous facility whilst being able to retain our heritage as a business having been based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch since 1840.  The new offices will allow continued growth and expansion supporting our ability service clients both locally and nationally.’’

Still with plenty of land available for office, warehouse and industrial development, any parties inspired by Fisher German to relocate to Ivanhoe Business Park can obtain full details on deals available to rent or purchase from either of the Agents, Tim Gilbertson of FHP (0115 841 1146 / 07887 787893) or Phil Randle of Salloway (01283 500030 / 07970 293740).

Acting on behalf of Clowes Developments, Tim Gilbertson of FHP is pleased to confirm the sale of substantial prime new build office accommodation at Ivanhoe Business Park.

The deal completed sees an office of just over 4,500ft² sold to expanding local company Digital Office Systems.

Tim Gilbertson commented:

“It is great as the year draws to a close to announce a further deal at Ivanhoe Business Park.  My joint agent Phil Randle and myself have helped assist our clients, Clowes Developments, to achieve a fantastic 2015 and this deal provides further icing on the cake.

The deal completed sees the sale of speculatively built Grade A specification office of just over 4,500ft².  The sale is particularly pleasing as it is to a local company and enables them to expand and relocate, helping the business park to create further jobs and employment in the area which is always a fantastic by-product of any property transaction.

We still have though extensive space on the park for office, warehouse and industrial occupiers with build to suit options available and we look forward also to announcing shortly speculative construction on the site too.  Full details will be provided in due course but for any potentially interested tenants or purchasers looking for industrial, warehouse or office space in the region then I would be delighted to speak to them.”

For further information on the deal or to discuss your potential property requirement please contact Tim Gilbertson on 0115 9507577.

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to the market this high quality two storey office building at Key Point Office Village Alfreton which enjoys an excellent location off the A38 dual carriageway, approximately 2 miles from Junction 28 of the M1.

The building is finished to an excellent standard and extends to some 1,954ft² of accommodation together with 6 designated car parking spaces.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“Following on from the recent letting of Unit 4, we have been instructed to offer Unit 3 which offers excellent quality offices within a courtyard environment and a very accessible location, being a few hundred yards from the A38 dual carriageway which links Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway to Derby and the West Midlands”.

The property is available to lease at a guide rent of £19,000 per annum.

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

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A multi occupied office building at Nottingham’s Broadway in the Creative Quarter will soon be at full capacity, after FHP secured TV company Dynomite Productions, to take up one of the last remaining suites, acting on behalf of Spenbeck.

Having outgrown their existing out of town offices and looking for new premises for some time, Dynomite chose this 768ft² top floor former show suite, which stood out for its quality fit out, central location and stunning views over the City. Dynomite will now be working amongst likeminded creative businesses, such as Juno Media and Kind who also let their offices from FHP.

The suite is in one of the Lace Market’s landmark buildings, designed by Richard Birkin in the mid-19^th Century where the space works particularly well for those in the creative industry, with stylish modern specifications, versatile use for the spaces and enviable views of the city, especially apparent in this third floor office.

Since Dynomite chose their suite, the last remaining office has been put under offer taking the building to full capacity which is great news for the local area and thriving creative industries, resonating that the Creative Quarter initiative was an inspired response to the needs of the City.

Lucinda Hancock of FHP comments:

“Dynomite had been looking for a new central base and considering the realm of their business, the Creative Quarter seemed the perfect choice for them in Nottingham. The panoramic views of the City truly sold it to them!”

Victoria Green, CEO of Spenbeck comments:

“We are thrilled to have Dynomite on board as part of our commercial tenant community.  They had been searching for a while and we were delighted that our stunning, top floor creative space at 2 Broadway perfectly fit their brief for a working environment.”

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

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After being instructed to implement a marketing campaign to see the final office unit at Lancaster Park, FHP Property Consultants secured a local business for the location, which specialises in children’s therapy services.

Situated at Needwood, close to the St George’s Park National Football Centre, Lancaster Park has been developed over the last few years to provide a range of office and industrial/warehouse units which have proved attractive due to their accessible but rural location and their adaptability.

Alison Hart of Children’s Choice Therapy Services (http://www.childrenschoicetherapy.co.uk) comments:

“We have been looking for premises for a while in the area and are delighted to be able to secure this building which will provide us with the space for specialist occupational therapy sensory integration assessment and treatment, modern conference and training facilities, as well as the office accommodation we need for the expansion of our business.”

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“Accommodation of the modern specification and accessible location of Lancaster Park means that the buildings are popular with businesses who do not need to be within a built urban area.  They provide good value accommodation in a pleasure working environment but still with good access to the A50 and A38 dual carriageways”.

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

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to offer office space in Derby City Centre at Abbots Hill Chambers, Gower Street.

The space is available on a floor by floor basis, ranging from 7,493ft² — 15,701ft², and requires some refurbishment which can either be undertaken by the landlord or tenant. The space is easily accessible from the inner ring road via Babington Lane bringing the city centre amenities, including car parking, within close proximity.

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants comments:

“This flexible lease terms make this property suited to a wide variety of requirements; either the tenants can take the space as is and pay a very nominal rent from circa £2 per sq ft, or alternatively the landlord can refurbish the space and the rent will then reflect the upgraded standard.”

The offices are situated at second and third floor level and have their own entrance, foyer and lift with stairs.

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

At Derbys’ premier business Park, Pride Park, FHP Property Consultants have let first floor office space, 12 Pride Point Drive, to YMD Boon Ltd., acting on behalf of a private pension fund.

FHP marketed the modern 1,620ft² space, which is finished to a high quality and benefits from suspended ceilings, LG3 lighting, air conditioning and raised access floors. The suite has its own separate entrance and is situated in a courtyard development with easy access to the A6/A52/M1.

YMD Boon Ltd., architectural and construction consultants, have Clients across the Midlands and have been looking to reinforce their Derbyshire presence for some time. The appointment of local Architect Sharareh Setayesh provided the Company with the opportunity to open an office in the perfect location. Pride Park has easy and essential access to the motorway network and is convenient for their head office in Market Harborough. Bringing further professional employment to Derby (start-up team of six staff), YMD Boon provide Architecture and Building Surveying services with work in the education (primary, secondary, further and higher), industrial, retail and residential sectors.  The excellent accommodation provides for current needs and room for planned expansion. YMD Boon’s Clients include Derby Diocese, Derby College, Derby City Council and a number of local contractors including GF Tomlinson and Bailey Construction.

David Yates, Director of YMD Boon, comments:

“The Directors are delighted to be opening an office Derby. The location is excellent and local services are first class. The launch of our new offices has been timed to coincide with our proud announcement that Shari (Sharareh) has become a full Director of the Company and heads up the Pride Park office. Shari’s appointment reinforces the Company’s drive to provide outstanding services to our Clients in Derbyshire.”

Tim Richardson from FHP Property Consultants added

“It’s a pleasure to see businesses opening in the City, confirming confidence in its continued onward growth.  We are talking to another consultancy due to open an additional practice in the City as part of their expansion and this continuing trend is a great credit to the diversity of skills in Derby.”

The tenants were advised by Rigby & Co.

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November 2015