FHP have let yet another unit at Mayfair Court in New Basford just weeks after a letting to a local accountancy and bookkeeping firm.  Secure Serv Security Limited, a company who provide a wide range of manned security services, are the latest tenant to take advantage of the opportunity available at Mayfair Court having expanded from their offices in Arnold.

Mayfair Properties commented:

“The offices provide good quality accommodation with generous off street secure parking in a well maintained estate.  Furthermore, the services to each unit are excellent and independent, this gives prospective occupiers their own front door and a good commercial image.  We feel they provide a lot of building for a budget rent"

Mark Tomlinson, surveyor at FHP added:

“The take-up of these two units quickly follows the refurbishment of the offices.  Occupiers have been impressed with the fit out and as a result their ingoing costs are minimal this all means that prospective tenants can be in occupation and operational very quickly.

The landlord has been keen to explore the requirements of prospective tenants and we have therefore been able to structure deals with great success.  I am looking forward to further success in 2011 and hopefully we can get the site fully occupied.”

For the further information on this deal or for information on the opportunities available at Mayfair Court please contact Mark Tomlinson on 0115 8411134 or email mark@fhp.co.uk.

Acting on behalf of Doncaster’s FHP are pleased to confirm the sale of 28-30 Derby Road Melbourne to local design agency The One Off. The former mill is arranged over 3 floors and extends to 5,280ft²

The One Off are a multi-disciplined retail and branding agency with offices in  Melbourne, Derbyshire and Islington, London providing graphic, digital and environment design and implementation services to a wide range of clients including Nokia, ASDA, Barclays and Rolls Royce.

Richard Collier, Creative Partner at The One Off commented,

“We have been located in Melbourne for the last seven years and have out grown our current site. The offices and studio will provide bigger studio space and improved client meeting areas including a new 500sqft state of the art photographic studio for the production of fashion and lifestyle shoots. The renovation work has already started with completion set for April 2011 and we are extremely excited to move into the new space.”

George Dunnicliff, Surveyor at FHP who agreed the sale of the property on behalf of Doncaster Limited commented:-

“It is always pleasing to see such an innovative and dynamic local company expanding and staying so close to where they started. We are delighted to have completed the sale to the One Off and once the property has been renovated we are sure it will provide a striking new home for the company, allowing them to expand. We wish them all the best for the future in their new offices.”

Pictured are George Dunnicliff (FHP), Su Stanley (The One Off), Alison Cockerill (The One Off), Jonathan Sayer (FHP), Richard Collier (The One Off)

To discuss your office requirement or for further information on opportunities in the locality please contact George Dunnicliff or Jonathan Sayer on 01332 343222.

FHP are pleased to announce the sale of 29 Bridgford Road, a 4,028ft² office located in a prominent position close to Pizza Express and Caffé Nero, which enable FHP to celebrate another successful deal within the West Bridgford area.

James Hartley of FHP commented:

“The West Bridgford market is really strong at the moment across all sectors of the property market.  We have seen a spate of recent deals all within close proximity to each other.  You just need to look at Bridgford Road itself where you can see this sale completing at nearly £150 per sq ft.  Next door the restaurant Escabeche opened in October where we saw an unprecedented level of interest concluding in a best bids process.

On an industrial front at the popular Nottingham South and Wilford Industrial Estate we have recently completed at 30,000ft² freehold sale.  Not a million miles from here in Edwalton we have also recently completed nearly 10,000ft² of lettings at Wheatcroft Business Park.

Elsewhere a rent review carried out by FHP on Central Avenue saw a 16% increase in rent on the rent agreed 5 years ago.

Focusing on the office sale at 29 Bridgford Road we had a good amount of interest in this property, a substantial amount of this was on a restaurant front, however, we were unsuccessful on planning consent for this use.  Within days of the unsuccessful appeal and the property going back to the market we were still able to go to a best bids situation for an office use.  This demonstrates that there is still a great deal of interest in West Bridgford.”

Roger Leach of The Nottingham Friendly Society, the vendors, commented:

“We were so disappointed to have missed out on the restaurant sale due to planning, however, on the plus side FHP’s excellent advice and strategy meant that were able to go to a best bids situation on an office front within days of the news.  Here we are just a short while later with a completed sale to Kevin Mansworth.  I understand Kevin is planning to occupy part of the building himself and market the rest of the building and wish him all the best in his future business at the site.  Our thanks go out to FHP for their involvement in this property which spanned a number of years both with short term lettings and a disposal strategy.

The sale marks the end of a long chapter in the near 200 year history of the Nottingham Friendly Society.  It was taken over last December by the Manchester based Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity Friendly Society, who have taken over the administration of the business formerly based in West Bridgford.”

James Hartley further commented:

“I have dealt with a number of properties in West Bridgford and surrounding areas over the past 6-7 years and through that time it has always performed well, in large part due to its location within an affluent residential area but also because of its proximity to local amenities and accessibility from road and public transport.”

The purchaser,  a private individual, commented:

“I have had my eye on this opportunity for some time and I was disappointed when I heard that building was moving forward for a restaurant use, however, the outcome of the planning appeal gave me a second opportunity to purchase this building and I was happy to jump at it.  It is my intention to occupy part of the building with a number of different firms that I am currently working with and it is also my intention to let some vacant space out within the property. 

I think West Bridgford is an excellent area to be purchasing property of any kind in and I expect to see this building performing extremely well in the future and I would like to thank everyone at the Nottingham Friendly Society and FHP for their help in concluding this successful transaction.”

If you require any further information please contact James Hartley at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 9507577.

Chartered Surveyors, Fisher Hargreaves Proctor acting on behalf of private clients have completed the letting of 3 Key Point Office Village, Nix’s Hill, Alfreton to the MPS Group. The MPS Group have taken a new three year lease of the two storey office property extending to 1,954ft². 

The MPS Group operate a wide range of businesses from Care Homes to the Aviation industry and will use the offices as their new Headquarters. 

Jonathan Sayer completed the letting on behalf of the Landlord commented:-

“We are very pleased to have completed the letting to the MPS Group and wish them all the best in their new home.  Both the location of the modern office and the fact that they were fitted out assisted in the letting process and meant that the MPS Group now has the room they need to further expand their existing business interests..”

For further details on office opportunities in the Derbyshire area please contact Jonathan Sayer at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 01332 343 222.

Acting on behalf of B&K Thomas (Holdings) Limited FHP are delighted to announce the letting of 3,600 sq ft within Studio House on Mount Street in New Basford to Native Clothing Designs Limited.

Studio House offers a range of offices and studio space within an attractive period office building with designated car parking.  Suites are available from circa 500 sq ft up to 10,000 sq ft

Mark Tomlinson of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor commented:-

“Native Clothing were looking to expand their business and had been in the market for some time. Studio House was in the right location, offered the right quality of internal accommodation and we were able to meet their budget.

Occupation levels within the building have remained fairly low since Djanogly College vacated the premises but following a proactive marketing campaign and the pragmatic approach of the Landlord we are very pleased to have secured this letting which will breathe new life into the building.”

For further information on the opportunities still available at Studio House please contact Mark Tomlinson on 0115 9507577 or mark@fhp.co.uk.

Acting on behalf of Si-Si investments, Tim Gilbertson, Partner of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor has recently concluded the letting of ground floor office accommodation at Phoenix House in Mansfield.  The deal secured sees the retention of W S Atkins in the premises for the foreseeable future, providing them with high quality Grade A office space on the fringe of Mansfield. 

As a result of the transaction, the first floor offices are now available to rent, offering prime space with the benefit of a specification including raised floors and air conditioning throughout together with extensive on-site parking. 

Tim Gilbertson who dealt with the transaction, commented:

“As a result of our negotiation with W S Atkins through their agent Phil Quiggin at Lambert Smith Hampton, we were able to agree quickly a sensible deal for their occupation of the ground floor which also freed up space on the first floor of the building which we have now been instructed to market.

This building always performs well as a result of its high calibre specification, fringe of town centre location and superb specification.  It is one of the few buildings in existence close to the centre of Mansfield which offers open plan, high quality, air conditioned Grade A space.

We were sure that even in these difficult market conditions that interest will be good from day one of our marketing campaign and therefore I urge any potentially interested parties to contact us to arrange to view and discuss without delay.”

Paul Simon of Si-Si Investments commented:

“We are pleased to further the excellent relationship we have with our tenant, W S Atkins.  I am confident that the remaining first floor space will now let quickly given the quality of these offices and our flexible approach.”

For more information on the deal or more pertinently the availability of the first floor space at this superb building then please contact Tim Gilbertson at FHP on 0115 9507577. 

Fisher Hargreaves Proctor has been instructed to market No 3 Key Point Office Village, Nix’s Hill, Alfreton.  The good quality offices provide a open plan accommodation with an element of partitioned meeting space and are arranged over two floors and extend to 181m² (1,954ft²) with excellent car parking facilities set in an attractive office campus.

The Key Point Office Village is situated adjacent to the A38 dual carriageway and as such offers excellent access to the M1 Motorway at Junction 28 to the North, Derby to the South West and Nottingham to the South East.  The offices are available by way of a new flexible lease on competitive terms with incentives available subject to lease terms and covenant strength.

Jonathan Sayer of Chartered Surveyors Fisher Hargreaves Proctor commented:-

“The offices are ideal for those occupiers who are seeking a good quality, modern office at a competitive price. The offices are well located affording excellent access to the main road network including the A38 and M1 whilst being in convenient access to Alfreton Town Centre and the local amenities the town offers.”

For further details of this property please contact Jonathan Sayer on 01332 343222 or Alastair Fearn on 0115 9507577.

The latest occupier to Ash Tree Court, Nottingham Business Park is Atlantic Link who have taken a new lease on Unit G6 Ash Tree Court which extends to 2,060ft².  The unit is entirely self contained set over two floors providing Atlantic Link with a perfect mixture of:-

• ¨ Open plan working space
• ¨ Meeting area
• ¨ Break out area

The deal was agreed on behalf of Wilson Bowden Developments by Alastair Fearn of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor at a rental equating to £17.50 per ft².  The arrival of Atlantic Link to Ash Tree Court means that Block G is now over half occupied with only 3 units remaining.

Atlantic Link are a specialist e Learning Software Developer and agreed to occupy the space at Ash Tree Court primarily because of the high speed internet connection available.  Tony Eddington of Atlantic Link commented:-

“Whilst the building itself and location are ideal for us the key to us taking occupation was the high speed internet connection that is now provided which is absolutely crucial for us.

It is an exciting time for Atlantic Link at the moment having entered into a new partnership with Catapult Venture Managers.  Ash Tree Court now provides us with the perfect base to build on this”.

Robert Grafton of Wilson Bowden Developments added:-

“We are sure that Atlantic Link will compliment the existing Tenant mix at Ash Tree Court and Nottingham Business Park itself and we are pleased to have them on board.

To have over half of Block G now occupied is great news for Ash Tree Court and we hope to be announcing the arrival of two other occupiers in the near future.”

Alastair Fearn of FHP noted:-

“Following a slow initial take up in units at Ash Tree Court a more flexible approach from Wilson Bowden in regard to lease lengths and freehold capital values has resulted in growing interest from a number of occupiers on both a freehold and leasehold basis.

This latest letting and the interest we currently have illustrates that even in difficult economic times there is still demand for high quality premises in an excellent location.”

There are still a number of units available at Ash Tree Court in sizes from 1,800ft² up to 2,500ft² on both leasehold and freehold basis.

For further information on availability at Ash Tree Court please contact Alastair Fearn at FHP on 0115 9507577.  For further information on Atlantic Link please visit www.atlantic-link.co.uk.

Fisher Hargreaves Proctor, acting as sole agents, have secured Instant Cash Loans Limited as a tenant on the ground floor suite at Unit 15, Castle Bridge Office Village, Castle Marina, Nottingham.

Instant Cash Loans have taken a 7 year lease on the 1,211ft² office with 6 car parking spaces.

James Hartley, Surveyor of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor commented:

“It was good to see the letting achieved at Castle Bridge Office Village.  I think this letting shows that there are still people out there willing to take space on and in particular we found that there has been a good level of interest in the sub 2,000ft² sector at the moment.

I think that potential tenants are seeing that there are some fantastic offers available in both the rental and freehold market at the moment and this has led to a number of enquires either resurfacing or coming to us fresh.  We are certainly starting to see our enquires and number of viewings increase which is a good sign given all the doom and gloom in the press at the moment.

In terms of Castle Bridge itself we are delighted to have secured a 7 year lease to such a high calibre of tenant with a presence already on the park.  It is especially pleasing when you consider this a company who are able to grow and prosper under the current economic climate.

Office Parks close to Nottingham City Centre such as Castle Bridge can provide excellent savings for occupiers particularly when you account for the generous parking provision that is often on offer with these types of schemes.

This letting comes off the back of a number of recent lettings throughout Nottingham by Fisher Hargreaves Proctor to all different size ranges and it just goes to show that given a flexible and open minded approach from landlords there is the ability to achieve successful lettings at the moment.”

For further information on this deal please contact James Hartley on 0115 9507577.  

Acting on behalf of Rectory Road Properties, Tim Gilbertson BSc (Hons) MRICS Partner of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor has recently concluded the letting of superbly presented refurbished office accommodation close to the centre of West Bridgford.

The deal was concluded after marketing created good levels of interest from day one which, bearing in mind the superb presentation and excellent location close to the centre of West Bridgford was not surprising.

Offering well proportioned, but most importantly excellently presented space, the deal concluded suits both landlord and tenant providing income for three years for our client at a time when any leases are hard to conclude.

Dick Edwards of Rectory Road Properties commented:

“We are delighted to have secured new tenants of our property at 25 Rectory Road.  Throughout the refurbishment and letting programme we have been excellently advised by Tim Gilbertson of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor both as to the nature of the works required and also the rent levels achievable which have been met.”

Tim Gilbertson who dealt with the letting commented:

“Whilst we still have some premises available in West Bridgford, the location still continues to be a very much sought after area with its excellent local facilities and transport links into the centre of Nottingham.

This deal was pleasing to see concluded as it reflects our client’s hard efforts to present the building in the best possible condition which is of paramount importance in this difficult market.

This advice cannot be over emphasised to any clients as presentation really is key in these testing times for any property to be let or sold.”

For further information to see how FHP can help you with your property please contact the team on 0115 950 7577.

Acting on behalf of private clients, Fisher Hargreaves Proctor have the pleasure of confirming that they have now successfully filled 23 Regent Street.

You may have noted that only recently Fisher Hargreaves Proctor were able to report three lettings towards the back end of 2008 and we can now confirm a two further lettings within the five storey period office.

James Hartley, Surveyor at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor was pleased to comment:

“We were previously offering this building as whole at 2,069ft² and were finding that both the competition within this size range and the levels of demand within Nottingham in general were making interest in the property hard to come by.  There was no real reason for this as the clients did a fantastic job on the refurbishment.

Due to the cellular nature of the five storey period building we decided to offer the property on a floor by floor basis.  Following that decision we have now been able to fully let the space within 6 months.

The final two floors of this high quality refurbishment were let to SMSK who expanded from their existing space as well as Nottingham and London Estates who relocated from elsewhere within Nottingham City Centre.

I think this development has been so successful due to the high level of refurbishment offered within the building.  This was able to give small companies/occupiers a smart image, at an affordable price, with parking, within a sought after NG1 professional location”

For further information on the lettings for if you are interested in similar space within Nottingham City Centre please contact James Hartley of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 9507577.

Fisher Hargreaves Proctor acting as sole agents have secured the British Red Cross as tenants at Unit C, King Edward Court in Nottingham.

The Red Cross have taken a 10 year lease on the 1,830ft² self contained office with eight car parking spaces.

James Hartley, Surveyor at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor commented:

“This deal has been extremely pleasing although it did take some time for both sides to agree and finally complete the deal due to the complicated nature of dilapidations and refurbishment within the building.  Securing a tenant of the calibre of The British Red Cross is highly satisfying and great news for both ourselves and the client and is another sign that a good product and flexible approach by a landlord is able to attract a good quality tenant for a long period of time, even within this highly publicised credit crunch.”

This letting comes on the back of a number of recent lettings throughout Nottingham by Fisher Hargreaves Proctor at all different size ranges and just goes to show that there are leads out there that can develop into successful lettings.”

James Thornton of, Mayfair Capital, the landlords, commented:

“It has been excellent for us to secure a 10 year lease to a tenant of the calibre of The Red Cross is fantastic news for us.

The office needed a large level of refurbishment and we were happy to work with The Red Cross in order to achieve exactly what they wanted.  In return for this we have a long guaranteed term within the building.

We had only had this property on the market for a few months when we were able to secure this interest from The Red Cross.  I think being able to offer as many as eight parking spaces within Nottingham City Centre is very attractive for any user.

We are delighted to have completed this lease with a company who had viewed within a month of the property coming to the market.”

This leaves Mayfair Capital with Regent House on Clinton Avenue in Nottingham.  This is a 3,735ft² Grade A, quality office with extensive parking.  This is a rare opportunity to secure a well presented, high specification office on the fringe of Nottingham City Centre.

If you would like any further information on this letting or any other property within Nottingham City Centre then please do not hesitate to contact James Hartley of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 9507577.

Fisher Hargreaves Proctor are delighted announce they have successfully completed the letting of a second floor office suite of 1,147ft² within Enfield Chambers on Low Pavement in Nottingham City Centre.

The new tenants are Kick Start Media who are as the name suggests a media training company for people wishing to get into television and media.  Kick Start Media have committed to a 3 year lease at a rent of £14,000 per annum exclusive.

James Hartley, surveyor at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor commented:

“We are delighted to have completed this second letting and so quickly to Kick Start Media.  They viewed the property on the 16 December and the lease was completed by Christmas.  

This sort of timescale is virtually unheard of and everyone concerned was extremely keen to see this deal completed as swiftly as possible. 

This means that there is only one floor of 1,125ft² available in Enfield Chambers.”

A spokesperson for Cubic Property Holdings, the landlord commented:

“We are delighted to have completed such a swift letting to Kick Start Media.  Everybody involved really wanted to see this deal completed as soon as possible and with that kind of energy behind the deal we were able to do so successfully.”

This leaves us only one floor of office space left within Enfield Chambers.  We are proud of this high quality refurbishment within such a landmark period building within Nottingham City Centre.”

This letting comes on the back of a previously successful letting to Education for the Children in August 2008 and shows that quality refurbishments such as Enfield Chambers are still able to attract interest even within this highly publicised credit crunch. 

If you would like any further information on the lettings or Enfield Chambers themselves, then please contact James Hartley of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor, or their joint agent HEB.

Acting on behalf of Langham Park Developments, Tim Gilberston of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor in conjunction with joint agents NG Nattrass Giles and Salloways has completed the letting of the last unit in the small office development.

The office has been let on a ten year lease without break to expanding local company Mobifon to enable their plan to grow and expand in the area.

The deal concluded sees the disposal of the final unit on the site after previous success with Langham Park onwardly looking for new industrial and office opportunities throughout the region.

Tim Gilbertson who dealt with the letting commented:

“It was a pleasure to see this deal over the line and equally pleasurable to deal with the ingoing tenants.

After having sold the adjoining two units it was a pleasure to complete a leasehold disposal of the final building and we wish both our clients and the new occupiers of the building well, for a property which I am sure will serve them particularly well for the future.”

For further information of this transaction please contact Tim Gilbertson at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 9507577.

Fisher Hargreaves Proctor, acting on behalf of Braemore Group, have completed the fourth and final letting at Ashbourne House (winner of Best Regeneration Project at the recent Nottingham Evening Post Commercial Property Awards).

The letting is to GPS Construction and is a 3 year lease on the lower ground floor suite of 1,225ft².

James Hartley of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor commented:

“This is fantastic news particularly given all the bad press at the moment.  To see a building of such high calibre fully let in just the 5 months that Fisher Hargreaves Proctor have been involved really does go to show that given the right marketing and calibre of property there are property deals to be done.”

James Hartley went on to further comment:

“I am sure that the success of this property is in large due to Braemore’s expertise and flair in producing and developing such an award winning building.  Few commercial properties of this scale offer the technological and IT solutions available at Ashbourne House and because the design specification and attention to detail are second to none it is not surprising that the interest in this period property has been outperforming others within the market.

We have spent a good deal of time in the past couple of years with GPS Construction, helping them to find a product that will suit their needs.  It appears that this letting on Ashbourne House is a step in the right direction for them.”

Ashbourne house is a four storey regency building which has been sensitively restored to its former glory.  This high quality office accommodation combines period style with modern efficiency to create outstanding open plan working environments. 

All the suites within the building benefit from comfort cooling, keyless access, raised floors, preinstalled cabling, LG7 Lighting and a bespoke fitted kitchen with granite work services.  All this is within a secure gated compound with car parking.

Oliver Wheatcroft at Braemore Group commented:

“Ashbourne House was purchased in 2006 and we felt that given the building had been disused since 1998 it was important to restore and make benefit of its obvious character and standing.  A great deal of time and imagination has gone into retaining the integrity of the building and many original features have been restored to their former splendor whilst at the same time ensuring that the building meets the needs of todays modern office requirements and demands such as double glazing, security shutters and comfort cooling.

We have in fact decided to keep one of the floors as our UK Head Office and as such it was essential for us to ensure that the interior design and finish of the building mirrored the high level of style and quality that we expect and produce within our hotels and residential developments overseas.”

Adam Smith of GPS Construction added:

“We are delighted to have completed this lease, the space is absolutely ideal for us.  The Braemore Group and Fisher Hargreaves Proctor have been very supportive during our latest office search.  Ashbourne House is ideal for us given the high quality of office accommodation and its location to the north of Nottingham City Centre means that we are able to access our key sites and clients quickly and easily. 

I truly believe that the interior design and specification is unrivaled, certainly when compared to the other office schemes which we have viewed within Nottingham and now that the lease is signed I can’t wait to get moved it.”

This means that all floors of Ashbourne House have been successfully let following on from the previous letting to the Confederation of British Industry and the Bistro Pierre Restaurant Head Office. 

Should you require any further information on Ashbourne House or any of the lettings within the building then please contact James Hartley at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 9507577 or their joint agents Innes England.

Fisher Hargreaves Proctor are delighted to have been instructed as joint agents on the marketing of Wheatcroft Business Park on Landmere Lane in Edwalton, Nottingham.

This well established business park which already boasts occupiers such as ADT and Balfour Kilpatrick offers Grade A standard office accommodation within a mature landscaped business park setting along with extensive car parking.

Wheatcroft Business Park is extremely well located being situated on the Wheatcroft roundabout on the Nottingham Ring Road (A52) which gives excellent access to both Nottingham City Centre and onwardly to the M1 Motorway.

James Hartley, Surveyor at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor commented:

“We are delighted to have been brought on as joint agents on Wheatcroft Business Park.  There are currently three units immediately available here and we are able to accommodate requirements from approximately 3,000ft² up to 15,000ft².

I think this park will be extremely popular due to its well kept landscaped areas and extensive parking.  Not only this but the location on the Ring Road at Edwalton is ideal for access to both Nottingham City Centre and the M1 as well as East Midlands Airport and other vital transport links. 

We are expecting a good level of interest in these offices and our client is willing to be flexible towards tenants in terms of lease length and incentives offered.”

Chris Wheatcroft of Wheatcroft Property Limited commented:

“I am delighted to appoint Fisher Hargreaves Proctor to market this property along with Geo Hallam and we are currently undertaking an extensive refurbishment of all the offices available which means we are able to offer a Grade A fit out. 

I truly believe this Business Park is second to none in terms of its landscaping and car parking on offer which is reflected in the high standard of occupiers within the Business Park already.

Most people in Nottingham know the location due to the garden centre and commonly known Wheatcroft Roundabout and they will therefore know just how good the transport links are from this Business Park.  It will not only appeal to local users but also national and international users as it gives such good access to the M1 and areas such as the East Midlands Airport.”

For further information please contact James Hartley at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 9507577.

Acting on behalf of private clients, Fisher Hargreaves Proctor are pleased to confirm that not only one but three new tenants have moved into 23 Regent Street, a superb fully refurbished five storey period office in the heart of Nottingham’s professional district.

James Hartley MA (Hons), who dealt with the letting was pleased to comment:

“Following the decision to offer the beautifully refurbished 2,069ft² period building on a floor by floor basis from 275ft², it is pleasing that within a short period of time we have found three good quality tenants for the top three floors of the building.  Park Gate Media Limited, HSC Finance Limited and AARM Corporation Limited found the size and quality of the space ideal for their needs.  In addition to this the generous parking offered by 23 Regent Street has helped to increase its appeal to small office users.  

The three separate deals mean the building is now 60% occupied with only the ground and lower ground floor remaining.”

The two floors remaining offer excellent quality refurbished office space inclusive of car parking to the rear.  The opportunity offers any small company a smart image at a good price within the sought after NG1 professional district. 

The two remaining floors can be taken together creating 866ft² or individually at 431ft² and 435ft² respectively.  The specification includes full redecoration, new carpeting, lighting, a complete heating system and replaced W/C and kitchen facilities all to an exceptionally modern standard whilst also incorporating many original features and maintaining the period character of the building.

For further information on the lettings or if you are interested in the remaining space, please contact James Hartley of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 950 7577.

The letting of Suite 2, Step Enterprise House, Bridgford Road has just completed to Salamanda Tandem.  The suite which extends to 376ft² was let by Alastair Fearn of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on behalf of Step Enterprise.

Step Enterprise acquired the property from FHP a number of years ago and carried out a high quality refurbishment program to create offices for themselves as well as providing 3 individual suites on the ground floor and space for individuals to operate from on the upper floors.  The letting of Salamanda Tandem means that the building is now nearly at full capacity.

Salamanda Tandem was founded in 1989 and has its roots in working with all kinds of people who have limited access to the arts.  Since 1994 has been one of the Arts Council England (East Midlands) board strategically funded Clients.

Isabel Jones, Director of Salamanda Tandem commented:-

“We hope that our relocation to West Bridgford will provide us with an ideal base to continue to work across boundaries to facilitate access to Dance, Music and Visual Artwork for a wide spectrum of people.  Further information about the work we do can be found on our website www.salamanda-tandem.org”.

Phil Donnelly of Step Enterprise added:-

“We were keen to find a Tenant that fitted in with the existing Tenant mix within the property and we feel that Salamanda Tandem will fit perfectly.  The property is now nearly fully occupied which illustrates that the money we spent on the refurbishment program is proving to be well spent.  We look forward to having a good relationship with Salamanda Tandem throughout their tenancy.  Should any individuals be looking for office space we may be able to accommodate this and I would encourage individuals to email me on p.donnelly@step.org.uk”.

Alastair Fearn of FHP commented further:-

“This letting illustrates that there still is demand in the West Bridgford area.  FHP do have other offices available to rent or buy in West Bridgford which are also seeing a healthy rate of interest with premises on Rectory Road under offer following refurbishement”.

For further information on this transaction or any other available premises please contact Alastair Fearn on 0115 950 7577.

Edward Hine of FHP comments:

“FHP has always historically been strong in Newark from the Brian Fisher days and it is also gratifying for me to secure this prestige instruction in my home town”.

The site is very prominently located alongside the A1 and we have planning permission in place for a range of buildings from 100,000 ft² to up to over 750,000 ft² which means that we are able to satisfy requirements very efficiently and quickly. Our clients, Gazeley have a fast track method of construction which has meant that they have completed similar buildings within a 11 week construction programme once all of the legal documentation has been completed.

Before the advent of the motorway system, Newark used to be called “the key to the north” as it stands at the intersection of the A1, A46, A17 and A617 which provides good trunk road access to all points of the compass.

We have seen the emergence of the A1 as a major transport corridor over the last 10 years which is witnessed to by the fact that Dixons/Mastercare have a National Distribution Centre located opposite our site which extends to over 1,500,000 ft² and B & Q and Wilkinsons have similar facilities a little further north up the A1. The upgrade, being on the A1 from Peterborough up to the M62, will further enhance its attraction and the area is benefiting from the increased traffic coming through the Humberside ports.

Chek Whyte Industries has sold one of Nottingham’s best known landmark buildings to Global Fire Systems Ltd to help Global in their onward growth.

Global Fire and Security Systems was established in 1999. It has since grown into a multimillion pound specialist fire and security company both Nationally and Internationally with contracts in every part of the British Isles.

Global relocated headquarters to the NG2 Business Park in 2006 and are now moving the specialist Gas and Ansul Fire Suppression Division to Lenton Lodge, allowing further room for expansion within the NG2 offices.

Managing Director Ian Grantham stated “this division has a large discerning client base requiring platinum levels of service and has contracts for Abu Dhabi “The World”, Wembley Stadium, Harrods, Fortnum and Mason, Twickenham, Lords, The Oval, St Pancras, Terminal 5, Tate Museum, 02 Dome, and national contracts with Hilton Hotels, Greene King. J D Wetherspoon and Marriott Hotels.”

The investment in Lenton Lodge facilitates not only offices but also a high level Hospitality suite which will allow prestigious clients to share in part of Nottingham’s fabulous heritage.

Lenton Lodge was historically a Gatehouse to Wollaton Hall and sits proudly in a highly prominent position on Derby Road within the City boundary.

Chek Whyte Industries acquired the property two years ago and have undertaken a high quality refurbishment with the building providing some 3,324ft² of offices and a large amount of on site car parking. 

This continues to build on Chek Whyte Industries reputation in completing high quality refurbishments of Listed and Victorian buildings.  Projects within the Nottingham area have included the restoration of properties such as Bunny Hall, Stanford Hall, Lenton Lodge with the group now on site refurbishing the former Trent FM offices on Castlegate, a 10,000ft² Grade II Listed building overlooking St Nicholas Church.

This refurbishment is designed at providing a high quality professional office within this classical four storey Georgian former townhouse.  The refurbishment works have commenced with the building due for completion in the spring of 2009.

John Proctor at FHP confirmed “The Gatehouse is possibly one of the most well known buildings within Nottingham.  Nottingham’s growth in the 20^th century detached The Gatehouse from Wollaton Park and Wollaton Hall.  Chek Whyte Industries have completed a sensitive refurbishment project introducing contemporary modern finishes where possible and enhancing the original features of the property.  It is great to see this historic landmark building being brought back to life.”

FHP’s Nottingham Office have confirmed that they have attracted two new occupiers to Waterfront House – McAleer & Rushe’s 74,000 ft² Nottingham City Centre office development.

The latest two occupiers to join Shoosmiths Solicitors and Ultralase are Brewin Dolphin Stockbrokers and East Midlands Trains Limited.

Brewin Dolphin are taking some 4,745 ft² with East Midlands Trains taking 3,852 ft², both firms taking space on the first floor of the scheme.

Waterfront House is a nine storey self contained office building completed in the Autumn of 2007 and comprising the final phase of this 357,000 ft² mixed use scheme which also houses the Jury’s Inn 264 bedroomed hotel and 110 residential apartments.

This now leaves only three of the nine floors available and letting agent John Proctor at FHP confirmed:

“Waterfront House is the only immediately available new build office property within the Nottingham City Centre and we are delighted to attract both Brewin Dolphin and East Midlands Trains Limited to the property.

Brewin Dolphin were seeking to find an open plan Grade A office to relocate their office scheme as were East Midlands Trains Limited albeit the proximity of the rail station was obviously a key component to East Midlands Trains’ decision.

We are continuing to market the last three floors within the property and despite market confidence being dented by the ramifications of the economic uncertainty we are still attracting firm interest in the property and have a number of detailed discussions ongoing which we hope will lead to further announcements shortly.”

Brewin Dolphin were advised by the Nottingham Office of King Sturge whereas East Midlands Trains Limited were advised by their own in house property consultant.

Matt Robertson at King Sturge confirmed on behalf of Brewin Dolphin:

“Our clients were keen to secure new offices with access to the City Centre. This acquisition forms one of two Brewin Dolphin have in the East Midlands.”

Further information upon the availability of space at Waterfront House is available by contacting John Proctor at the Nottingham Office of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor.

Fisher Hargreaves Proctor, acting on behalf of Braemore, has completed its first letting at Ashbourne House; winner of the Best Regeneration Project at the recent Nottingham Evening Post Commercial Property Awards. The letting, to the Confederation of British Industry, is on a 10 year lease which constitutes 1,111ft² for an annual rental of £24,000 per annum.

‘Considering the economic climate, this is an incredible achievement for us,’ says James Hartley of FHP. ‘We began marketing Ashbourne House in July and here we are four weeks later with just one floor left to let. The building is extraordinary and I firmly believe that this is due to Braemore’s expertise and flair in producing award winning developments. Few commercial properties of this scale offer the technological and IT solutions available at Ashbourne House and because the design, specification and attention to detail are second to none, it’s not surprising that interest in this period building has been high.’

He adds, ‘we spent a good deal of time with CBI making sure that we understood their exact needs and business requirements and when Braemore approached us with their unique offices at Ashbourne House, we instantly knew we had a perfect match.’

Ashbourne House is four-storey Regency building that has been sensitively restored to its former glory. High quality office accommodation combines period style with modern efficiency to create stunning open plan working environments. Each suite benefits from comfort cooling, keyless access, raised floors with pre-installed cabling, LG7 lighting as well as a bespoke fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces and secure gated car parking.

Oliver Wheatcroft of Braemore adds, ‘We purchased Ashbourne House in 2006. Although the property had been disused since 1998 we felt that both the area and the building had all the ingredients to satisfy a high quality office demand. A great deal of time and imagination has gone into retaining the integrity of the building. Many of the original features have been restored to their former splendor while concessions have been made to meet the needs of today’s modern office like double glazing, security shutters and comfort cooling. Because we decided to keep one of the floors as our head office in the UK, it was essential that the interior design and finish mirrored the level of style and quality of finish our clients expect to receive when buying into one of our boutique hotels or residential developments overseas.’

Paul Southby, Regional Director for CBI, comments, ‘We are delighted to have completed this lease so quickly. FHP has been very supportive during our search for a new office in Nottingham and together, we undertook numerous viewings in and around the city centre. On our first visit to Ashbourne House we knew we had found the right location for our expanding regional business. We currently employ three members of staff in Nottingham and the floor plate within the building not only allows us to hold private meetings but also provides the right kind of space for business seminars and visiting CBI members. The interior design and specification is unrivalled throughout the other small office schemes we have seen in Nottingham and now that we’ve moved in, I can’t wait to get our regional office up and running.’

Two of the floors at Ashbourne House are now successfully let, with a third secured by the fast growing restaurant operator Le Bistrot Pierre. The remaining unit available (1,225ft²) benefits from floor to ceiling glazing, private access and its own external garden terrace.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact James Hartley at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 950 7577 or their joint agent, Innes England.

A new Foxhall Business Centre is set to open at 2 King Street in Nottingham on 1 September 2008.

Marketing agents Fisher Hargreaves Proctor agreed a deal with Foxhall Business Centre in March 2008 to purchase the property from clients and they are now coming to the end of their extensive refurbishment of the building and are ready to welcome its first occupiers.

Foxhall Business Centre have instructed Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on a sole agency basis to market the accommodation within the building.  The first tenants have already signed up and are awaiting the refurbishment works to be completed before they move in at which point Fisher Hargreaves Proctor and Foxhall Business Centre will be able to offer a range of serviced office accommodation from 100ft² up to 8,000ft².

James Hartley from Fisher Hargreaves Proctor commented, “The offices have been transformed since we completed the deal with Foxhall Business Centre back in March.  They have undergone a fantastic transformation and are almost unrecognisable from when I was last in there.  The space that will be offered on flexible terms is truly able to rival any office refurbishment scheme within Nottingham City Centre.  This is a fantastic destination for any serviced office user and we expect to get a lot of interest in the offices”.

Tom Wilton from Foxhall Business Centre further added, “We have worked really hard to create a product that we are truly happy with.  We have undergone extensive refurbishment within the building since we took it over in March and cannot wait to open our doors in September.  We already have a number of users signed up to the scheme and I am sure that more will follow.  At King Street we are able to offer serviced office accommodation on a very flexible basis and are able to accommodate the needs of a wide range of business operations.  We have space available from as little as 100ft² up to approximately 8,000ft²”.

The King Street offices offer unrivalled views across the newly architecturally designed Market Square and are able to offer pedestrian lifts to all floors, reception area and high speed internet links to their clients and all on a serviced operation basis which means that tenants are able to operate hassle free at limited risk and under very flexible terms.

For further information please contact James Hartely of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 9507577.

Property agents Fisher Hargreaves Proctor are delighted to announce that they have successfully completed the letting of the ground floor office suite within Enfield Chambers on Low Pavement in Nottingham City Centre.

The new tenants are Education for the Children a Nottingham based charity which specialises in raising and distributing funds to enhance and support the learning experience of public school students in areas such as Guatemala.

James Hartley, Surveyor at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor commented, “We are delighted to have completed this lease so quickly to Education for the Children.  I think we were able to turn around this letting within a month of viewing the property which was essential for Education for the Children’s needs for a new property. 

There are currently three office suites available within Enfield Chambers and the refurbishment works by the landlord mean that this office development truly is unique.” 

Alan Chick of Cubic Property Holdings, the landlord, commented, “It is always good to find a charity which is looking to expand and take on extra space and to able to house them, particularly in a recently finished development such as Enfield Chambers.  This mix of retail and residential development really is something to be proud of and we are so delighted to have secured our first tenant within the office element.

There are currently a further three floors available within the development for which interest has been good.  I am sure that once the rest of the suites are finished they will also attract occupiers.”

For further information on this development please contact James Hartley at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 9507577.

Property agents Fisher Hargreaves Proctor are delighted to announce that they have successful completed the letting of a 1,086ft² office suite on High Cross Street in Hockley Village, Nottingham City Centre for £10,000 per annum exclusive.  The new tenant will be the National Ice Skating Association of the UK. 

James Hartley, Surveyor at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor, commented, “I am absolutely delighted to have completed this lease to the National Ice Skating Association.  We were under some pressure to be able to get them into the new premises on time in order to fit in with the timescales given to them for leaving their current premises.  The High Cross Street premises were attractive to them given its close proximity to the Nottingham Ice Arena as well as its secure underground parking.

This now means that the entire building has been successfully let following our previous letting to NCP Services.  It has been great for Fisher Hargreaves Proctor given that we are marketing and managing the building.  To have filled this office space so soon after putting the property on the market shows that office space in the City is in strong demand.”

John Grain, the landlord was delighted to complete this deal so soon after completing the previous letting to NCP services and commented, “This has been great as we now have a fully let building with G D Models operating out of the ground floor retail space and NCP Services and the National Ice Skating Association sharing the office space over the two floors above.  We recently had another lease on the entire office space fall through due to planning and I was worried that given all the bad press over the credit crunch that the building might remain empty for some time.  However, here I am in July with a fully let building and I am so pleased to have tenants of such a high calibre throughout the building.”

For further information please contact James Hartley of Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 9507577.

A PRESTIGIOUS new £2.2m office complex in Mansfield town centre was officially opened on 30 July 2008.

Mansfield mayor Tony Egginton is set to open the Arrival Square development next to the town’s railway station, which has been completed by construction company Clegg Developments.  

Mr Egginton told Chad: "Arrival Square brings modern, high quality employment accommodation into an important area of Mansfield and will provide an impressive base for businesses and a landmark building, as well as providing good employment opportunities for local people and boosting other businesses in the town centre.

"The opening of Arrival Square is also a significant first step towards our vision for the regeneration of the Stockwell Gate gateway into Mansfield, which also includes new residential and retail development and the new bus station.”

The 11,000 sq ft development has a number of environmentally-friendly features and can be split into four separate office suites, which are now being marketed by commercial property agents FHP.

Funding for the project came from the Alliance Sub-Regional Strategic Partnership and the European Regional Development Fund.

Fisher Hargreaves Proctor acting as joint agents with HEB have secured Badenoch & Clark as the latest tenants at The Atrium on Wollaton Street in Nottingham.  Badenoch & Clark have taken a 10 year lease on the 3,274ft² Level 1, Atrium office suite.

James Hartley, Surveyor at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor commented that, “This deal has been extremely pleasing.  Securing a tenant of the calibre of Badenoch & Clark is highly satisfying and great news for our client and upholds the stature of the tenant that The Atrium has been able to attract.

Badenoch & Clark spent a long time with us viewing a number of City Centre offices and decided that The Atrium was the only place for them to be due to the high specification and unique nature of the landmark professional quarter building.”

James further added, “This letting comes on the back of a number of recent lettings throughout Nottingham and along with the current deals that we have ‘under offer’, just goes to prove that everything is not as dampened by the ‘credit crunch’ as the national press might have us believe.”

Alan Chick of Cubic Property Holdings, the landlord, commented. “This has been an excellent letting for The Atrium and just goes to show what calibre of tenant you can attract in such a unique professional quarter building.  Securing Badenoch & Clark to the office scheme adds to an already impressive tenants list within the building and I believe The Atrium truly is an address to be proud of.  Following the letting of this suite we now have three suites available, one of which is ‘under offer’, ranging from 1,950ft² to 6,500ft².”

Ian Machell of Badenoch & Clark, further added, “This letting has been fantastic for us and we can’t wait to get going in our new premise.  This location and specification is absolutely ideal for our expansion plans.  We put a lot of time an effort in with Fisher Hargreaves Proctor looking at a number of different alternatives throughout Nottingham City Centre but found that The Atrium offered so much that we had to go for it.  The standard of office space is superb and The Atrium itself offers a truly unique environment in which to work.  It really did stand out from the crowd.  These are exciting times for Badenoch & Clark particularly in Nottingham.”

This letting does leave three further offices available within The Atrium ranging from 1,950ft² to approximately 6,500ft² and should anybody require any further information on the offices, do not hesitate to contact James Hartley at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 8411148.

Due to the relocation of Michon Design to newly restored premises in Radcliffe on Trent, Alastair Fearn of FHP was instructed to sell the premises now known as The Old Bakery, 2a Fleeman Grove, West Bridgford.

The Old Bakery extends to around 115m² (1,260ft²) and is located in the Lady Bay area of Trent Bridge.  The property had been extensively and tastefully refurbished by Michon Design to create a highly specified and attractive open plan working space.  As soon as the premises were brought to the market a local firm, Williams Architects expressed an immediate interest in the property.

The key to the transaction was not only achieving a fair purchase price for the property but exchanging contracts prior to the 31^st April deadline with relation to the changes in capital gains tax.

Clive Williams of Williams Architects commented:-

“We have been looking for a permanent home for some time and we are delighted to have secured The Old Bakery.  Opportunities such as this do not come up that often within West Bridgford and it suits us perfectly”.

Alastair Fearn of FHP commented:-

“To be able to exchange contracts prior to the end of April was key in this transaction so the flexibility of Williams Architects to delay completion was hugely important. 

This sale also illustrates that there is still demand for small freehold office premises in the Nottingham fringes.

For further information on this transaction or other available offices in the West Bridgford area please contact Alastair Fearn on 0115 950 7577.

Fisher Hargreaves Proctor are delighted to announce the availability of flexible office accommodation at the Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road, Derby.  The office development is currently undergoing an extensive programme of refurbishment and will provide in total 2,204M² (23,723FT²) of high quality refurbished offices set within a courtyard style environment. 

Approximately one third of the accommodation has already been refurbished and subsequently let with interest being invited from occupiers for the remaining space which is being offered to lease in suites from 103M² (1,108FT²).  Each suite benefits from its own front door along with dedicated car parking within a secure site.  Masons Place Business Park is prominently situated on Nottingham Road affording convenient access to Derby City Centre and the A52 dual carriageway.

Jonathan Sayer of property agents Fisher Hargreaves Proctor commented:-

“Masons Place Business Park offers an outstanding opportunity for occupiers seeking high quality accommodation with excellent car parking facilities”.

For further details on this opportunity or to discuss your requirement in greater detail please contact Jonathan Sayer at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 01332 343222 or alternatively our joint agent Ben Wisher at Rigby & Co.

The letting of 5 Phoenix Place, Phoenix Office Park has just been completed to energy provider Eon UK Plc, for a term of 5 years.  The Landlord, Rotherwood Properties was represented by Alastair Fearn of FHP, who was able to agree a deal with James Hall of DTZ, acting on behalf of Eon UK Plc.

A rental of £90,000 per annum is in line with the rental tone at Phoenix Office Park and the break clause agreed after 2 and a half years reflects the need for flexibility from Landlords in today’s market.

Eon are currently fitting out the premises to their exact requirements as the previous Tenants had left the premises in a somewhat dilapidated nature with regard to decorative order. 

Adam Archer from Eon Business Services commented:-

”The location and timing was perfect, Eon had a space requirement and this office being opposite existing premises couldn’t have been more convenient for us. The lease we agreed allows us flexibility in our occupation.  Eon have increased their presence on Phoenix Park, and DTZ are acting for us further in acquiring additional premises in Nottinghamshire.”

Alastair Fearn of FHP added:-

“With empty rates just coming into effect we are pleased to have negotiated this letting on behalf of our Client.  Even though there is a break clause halfway through the agreed term, the deal that has been agreed and the covenant that Eon offer meant that it was too good an opportunity for our Client to turn down”.

This is the third letting that FHP have completed at Phoenix Office Park in the last few months with the previous two being the letting in part of Ground Floor, Oak Tree House to CHUBB Electronics Limited and the Ground Floor of Babbington House to Morgan Ashurst Plc.  FHP are also instructed on the Rent Review of the Digica Office Building at Phoenix Park, on behalf of the Landlord.

For further information regarding any of the above transactions or the last remaining suite available at the Phoenix Centre, First Floor Babbington House please contact Alastair Fearn at FHP on 0115 950 7577.