ADC Infrastructure, a Nottingham based consultancy service to the property development sector in Transport Planning, Infrastructure Design, and Water Management, have expanded their offices within the city by taking the final floor available within the City Buildings on Carrington Street close to Nottingham Train Station.

The property was substantially refurbished by Shoby Properties following their acquisition of property to provide some of the very best quality offices which Nottingham has to offer retaining many of the property’s original features while making the space suitable for the requirements of modern day office occupiers with high quality finishes, full air conditioning as well as on site bicycle storage and repair facilities, showers and changing rooms.

Mark Tomlinson of FHP who acted on behalf of the landlords, Shoby Properties, in securing the deal commented:

“We are seeing a continued trend amongst office occupiers seeking to increase the quality of their working environments and secure premium office spaces within the city and City Buildings delivers just that.  We are seeing strong uptake of prime offices across the city and ADC Infrastructure are a fantastic tenant to have secured for the final floor within this building.  I’m sure that they will enjoy the quality of the space and the facilities”.

David Cummins, Director of ADC Infrastructure commented:

“Our current offices are to be redeveloped, so the opportunity arose to find new offices.  We wanted to remain in the city centre, as our staff travel by bike, bus, tram and train.  We wanted more space for growth, as we seek to double our numbers to around 60 in the coming years.  And importantly, we wanted a quality environment that would encourage everyone to work in the office.  The area around Carrington Street is an exciting place to be and the City Buildings felt right from our first visit.  This is our fourth move since the company began in 2013, and FHP have again been very helpful at showing us the options.  We look forward to working with them for many years to come as they are also the managing agents.”

I am pleased to announce the sale of Clarence Street in Sneinton to Nottingham Mencap.  The property comprised two buildings which had been combined and were set over three floors.

The premises is located just off Carlton Road in Sneinton, approximately 1 mile north east of Nottingham City Centre close to the Motorpoint Arena, measuring 539.37m² (5,806ft²).

The building was used by the 3D Group UK for storage, manufacturing and distribution on the ground floor and offices/meeting rooms on the first and second floors alongside staff welfare facilities throughout.  The property was in two distinct parts following extensive renovation and upgrading works in 2014/2015 when the property was merged seamlessly to provide attractive storage and office space.  The specification was superb in every way with custom made staircases, air conditioning, roof terraces, full commercial canteen, changing rooms, bi-folding doors, I could go on . . .

Nottingham Mencap, the purchasers, are a self-funded Nottinghamshire charity which was founded in 1950 by a small group of parents who united to establish the right for their disabled children to live independent lives and have the same opportunities as everyone else.  Helping those living with learning difficulties and autism Nottingham Mencap provide a supportive and welcoming space within their community to enable them to develop and maintain relationships and develop skills needed to live healthy, safe and fulfilling lives.

Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP commented:

“When I first met the 3D Group UK and they showed me around the property it blew me away in terms of internal fit out, specification, quality and the high standard of finishings throughout.  No expense was spared in what they thought was their forever home.  Every inch of the building was utilised and bursting at the seams and reluctantly the 3D Group UK were having to relocate due to their incredible expansion and outgrowing this space.  

Nottingham Mencap is a wonderful charity and I was so pleased that terms could be agreed to allow the 3D Group UK to move into their much bigger new unit, and for Nottingham Mencap to move into Clarence Street which met their needs and support their expansion. 

This was a great transaction to be involved with, in an area I am very active in and believe is up and coming for industrial, office and residential property.”

For further information on this transaction or to see how FHP can help you with your property requirements please contact Anthony Barrowcliffe of FHP on 07557 972008 / anthony@fhp.co.uk.

Over the last 12 months, the majority of us will have seen a change in the relationship we have with the office.  By far the most important driver from occupiers considering office moves has been a focus on the quality of office environments.  Many occupiers are looking to improve their space to make the office more of a collaborative “lifestyle choice” to boost collaboration, mental health and wellbeing, team building and to support the upskilling of more junior members of the workforce.  There has also been an increase in demand for freehold office space, particularly on Pride Park where FHP currently have some 30,000ft² of office space under offer on a freehold basis, the majority to local businesses who are already based in Derby.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“We’ve had a lot of success during the last couple of months placing five buildings under offer.  It feels like businesses are ready to make decisions in regard to their office space and there seems to be a preference to buy.  As an example, we placed 3 Prospect Place on the market earlier in January and after several viewings this went under offer very quickly.  Again, we received an offer on 10 Royal Scot Road within a day of marketing.  Whilst these deals are yet to complete, I am confident they will progress to completion having carried out the required due diligence on each buyer. 

We continue to speak with local and regional businesses on a daily basis who are still seeking space on a freehold basis and I would be delighted to speak with anyone who may be looking to sell their property.  Whilst capital values have remained relatively unchanged over the past 5 – 10 years, I expect with a shortage of opportunities we will start to see values rise.  I would add that we are also speaking to occupiers who require space on a leasehold basis, but again there are limited options currently on Pride Park, particularly for space larger than 6,000ft².”

Should you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact Darran Severn  07917 460 031 or darran@fhp.co.uk.

ENDS

Darran Severn

February 2022

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to bring to the market a 2,778ft² modern two-storey business premises on Royal Scot Road which is directly accessed off Pride Parkway on Pride Park in Derby.

The property comprises an end terraced unit with ground and first floor accommodation.  The units were originally built to accommodate light storage/warehouse space, however the premises has most recently been used as offices. The building benefits from a good specification including security grilles on windows/doors, 3 phase electricity, gas fired central heating, fire and security alarm system, upgraded LED lighting on the first floor and a manual roller shutter door on the side elevation which could be reinstated if required.  Externally, there is sufficient parking for 10 cars.

The property is available to purchase at a freehold price of £315,000, or alternatively by way of new lease terms at a rent of £28,500 per annum.  The property will come with vacant possession.

Dan Mooney of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“This is a fantastic opportunity for an occupier to take up space in the heart of Pride Park.  Recently we have seen great success on Pride Park having let 38 Brunel Parkway and Technology House and 7 Mallard Way in 2021.  This has continued well into 2022 with 2 Victoria Way and 3 Prospect Place now being under offer.  Continued business activity on Pride Park is exactly what Derby needs and it is excellent to see many occupiers consider their next property move.  The property will come with vacant possession as the existing owners are relocating and their business will not be affected.  We have already received excellent interest so please contact me to avoid disappointment.”

Should you require further information or to arrange a viewing, then please contact Dan Mooney on 07929 716 330 / dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk.

ENDS

Dan Mooney

February 2022

PMW Property have continued to remodel their property investment portfolio confirming that they have completed the acquisition of The Curve, NG2 Business Park in Nottingham – a prime 30,000ft² HQ building occupied by VF Corporation.

Whilst the terms of the transaction have not been publicised it is understood that VF occupy the property on a lease expiring December 2025 with the annual rent being £510,000 per annum.

The move by PMW may come as a surprise to some as PMW have traditionally built their property portfolio with an emphasis on industrial properties, many of which are older in their nature.

In recent years however there has been a significant change of emphasis within the group and they have successfully completed a number of new build schemes including a trade counter scheme and complementary industrial units in Swadlincote, new warehouses at Alfreton and they are embarking on the marketing of a distribution site on the A50 which can accommodate a 130,000ft² distribution unit.

PMW have always been astute in their choices as to which sectors and which locations to invest in, believing that there is an opportunity at the current time to invest within prime offices in solid locations when market sentiment over the office sector has been mixed in certain quarters.

Mike Wrigley, Managing Director of PMW, confirmed:-

“We work closely with a number of agents including FHP.  When John Proctor offered me the opportunity at The Curve it resonated very nicely in a complementary way with our own thinking as to how we should look to acquire properties as the economy and property sector seeks to continue to evolve as we come out of the depths of the pandemic period. 

We have traditionally looked at the industrial and logistics sector as our default sector to invest in but during the pandemic the exponential growth of e-commerce and the need for businesses to reach out directly to their customers has meant that pricing in this sector and sourcing opportunities which we feel have value has been a challenge.

We do see that the office sector is one where there will be emergence of rental and capital growth as the market regains and retains its confidence.

The Curve attracted us as it is located on Nottingham’s best Business Park and it is let to a high quality Tenant who are best in class within their own fields with brands such as North Face and Timberland.

We recognise that there will be changes in occupational requirements.  The Curve attracted us because the internal configuration allows the building to potentially subdivide floor by floor and if necessary on a wing by wing basis and the passing rent of £17 per ft² represents good value compared with the values of new build sectors and those rents being achieved elsewhere within the city.

We are looking forward to working with John and his team, and with VF Corporation onwardly, as working with our Tenants has always been a key component of our business model and we continue to look for more opportunities in all sectors”.

John Proctor confirmed:-

“This has been a rewarding acquisition to work on as we have worked with Mike Wrigley and PMW Property for more than 20 years now and not only do we value them as Clients but we feel they are very much part of the family and we hope equally they feel the same about us.  Knowing your Clients is a vital component in advising properly and when I saw The Curve come on to the market I thought of Mike because he is always one to spot value and essentially the market price of this asset class is under priced because of the detrimental effect of the pandemic and the fear factor attached to the “future of the office” and there is therefore hypothetically greater risk but you cannot escape the fact that this building is prime and it sits within Nottingham’s best Business Park.  The Nottingham office market continues to transact and with there being no prospect of speculative development for the foreseeable future we believe that The Curve will remain one of the best buildings within the city for some time to come”.

M1 Agency acted on behalf of the Vendor.

Flint Bishop (Derby) advised PMW Property on all legal aspects with Addleshaw Goddard LLP advising the Vendor.

For further information please contact John Proctor at FHP on 0115 950 7577 or Mike Wrigley at PMW Property on 01335 348 145.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to have let the ground floor office suite at Unit 6, Boundary Court, Willow Farm Business Park to Cardinal Maritime Ltd – a major logistics company.

The accommodation provides just over 2,500ft² of recently refurbished space benefitting from an open plan floorplate with the additional benefit of a bespoke kitchen facility and separate meeting rooms. There is a substantial on-site car parking facility with the location of the building fantastic for access to the M1 motorway and is easily reached by Nottingham, Derby and Leicester – with East Midlands Airport also just a short drive away.

Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’s Office Team commented:

“The ground floor office suite at Unit 6, Boundary Court provides a fantastic office for Cardinal Maritime Ltd and I am delighted to have helped them with their expansion plans. 

The deal was conceived and completed in quick succession to enable them to move in just before Christmas – which made the transaction even more pleasing for all parties involved.” 

For further information on this letting, or if you require any assistance with your office requirements moving forward, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Team on 07896 035805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

Acting on behalf of Truelove Pension Fund, FHP have completed a number of office lettings within The Atrium, a multi occupied city centre office building following increased deal activity within the sector.

FHP were instructed to market The Atrium at the start of 2021, at which point the building had some 20,000 sq ft of vacancy, with various tenants having decided to vacate spaces as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Since then, the landlords, Truelove Pension Fund, have undertaken various refurbishments within the building and alongside FHP’s marketing efforts have now concluded the lettings of five suites within the building totalling 18,000 sq ft.

Mark Tomlinson of FHP who acted on behalf of the landlords commented:

“Much has been made of the changes within the office sector, but these lettings prove that the office market is still very much alive and kicking for the right quality of spaces.  We have seen many occupiers reconsider their requirements and adopting a more flexible working strategy and seeking to improve the overall quality of their office accommodation to enhance working environments going forwards.  There remains a lack of supply of good quality spaces within the sector and we expect to see deal activity to improve during 2022, once occupiers put their new office strategies into place”.

Kate Truelove of Truelove Pension Fund commented:

“We are delighted to have secured a number of lettings in The Atrium in a short space of time during the middle of a pandemic. It shows office-based working is here to stay going forward and we would like to thank FHP for their hard work in securing a strong set of tenants throughout the building on long term leases”.

FHP Property Consultants, on behalf of retained clients are delighted to have completed the letting of first floor offices at The Queens Offices on Arkwright Street in Nottingham to Octopus Energy Ltd.

The building is situated opposite Nottingham Station and has recently been refurbished to provide high quality office space benefiting from a modern internal fit out that includes LED lighting and heating/cooling systems with substantial car parking facility to the rear. The building also retains some attractive architectural features from its beginnings as a 19th century hotel and sits in a prominent position facing Carrington Street.

Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’s Office Department commented:

“The Queens Offices are a landmark building that has recently been saved from disrepair to offer some well needed good quality refurbished office space to the market. 

After several viewings of options with Octopus Energy it was apparent that The Queens Offices ticked all the boxes in terms of location and specification to house their Nottingham-based sales and acquisition team.  I am therefore pleased that we have managed to accommodate them in the city – as I understand they were considering other locations as they hadn’t been able to find what they were looking for. 

We now only have the second floor of the property available and would be delighted to speak with any businesses currently in the market for high quality space to see whether they could also be accommodated in the building.”

For further information on this letting, or if you require any assistance with your office requirements moving forward, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Team on 07896 035805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

26-28 High Pavement, one of Nottingham’s Lace Market areas finest buildings, has been sold in a deal brokered by FHP Property Consultants to developers, D.L Rhodes & Son Ltd.

The stunning building, which provides just over 5,000ft² of accommodation over three floors retains many of its original charm, including feature parapet, timber sash windows and access to a cave system underneath.  By virtue of its location, it also benefits from a plethora of cultural amenities on its doorstep, including Nottingham Contemporary, The Galleries of Justice, St Mary’s Church with a wealth of shops, bars/restaurants also in close proximity.

Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’s Office Department who agreed the sale commented:

“26-28 High Pavement is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the Lace Market with the property standing prominently on the street – additionally boasting fantastic views of St Mary’s Church to the front and over the cliffs to the rear. 

With opportunities of this stature rarely coming to market it was clear that interest in the property was going to be high – and I am very pleased with the outcome for D.L Rhodes & Son Ltd who have acquired a fantastic building in a great location. 

It has also provided the opportunity for us to relocate our clients into a high-quality office refurbishment in close proximity that is more suitable for their needs moving forwards – therefore a great result for all parties involved.” 

Nigel Rhodes of D.L Rhodes & Son Ltd commented:

“The DLR team are delighted to have completed on this beautiful historic building in the heart of the Lace Market. 

We worked with the previous owners on a completion date suitable to them so they could relocate to new offices which gave us time to look into various alternative uses for this building. 

Our thanks go to Thomas and his team at FHP for making this a very smooth transaction.”

For further information on this sale, or to find out more about how FHP can be of assistance with your office requirements going forward – please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Department on 07896 035805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to bring to the market the office building known as 3 Prospect Place, Pride Park, Derby, D24 8HG.

The property occupies an excellent position on Pride Park and is accessed off Derwent Parade which connects the adjoining Wyvern Retail and Business Park with the A52 and M1 via Junction 25.  The accommodation spans over two floors and offers good quality accommodation with an arrangement combining a mixture of cellular and open plan space.  There is a glazed reception entrance and kitchen and WC facilities on each floor.  The property benefits from 17 car parking spaces and is fully air conditioned.

The offices are available on new lease terms at a rent of £60,000 per annum.  Alternatively the freehold may be available.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“Over the last 6 months we have seen a steady increase in activity within the office sector.  What I have noticed is that occupiers are looking for higher quality offices that offer a mixture of traditional desk space, creative collaborative zones and break out space.  3 Prospect Place offers self contained accommodation which if fitted out correctly can provide an excellent working environment.  I look forward to speaking with interested parties.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Darran Severn on 07917 460 031 / darran@fhp.co.uk or Dan Mooney on 07929 716 330 / dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk

ENDS

Darran Severn

January 2022

FHP Property Consultants have recently completed on the sale of two self-contained office buildings on Clarendon Business Park in Nottingham.

Acquired by a rapidly expanding education provider, 2.1 and 2.3 provide just over 7,000ft² of accommodation with substantial car parking provision close to the city.

Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’s Office Department commented:

“I have been in touch with the purchaser of both properties for a number of years and was well aware of their desire to acquire a good quality self-contained office building in Nottingham. 

The right freehold option had been hard to find – however knowing the nature of their requirements I knew instantly that two, self-contained buildings situated in close proximity to each other on Clarendon Business Park would present the perfect opportunity to enable them expand their educational services in the city.” 

For further information on these sales, or to discuss your office requirements going forward, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Agency Team on 07896 035805, or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

FHP acting on behalf of retained clients are delighted to announce the sale of two highly sought-after office opportunities on Oswin Road, Forest Business Park just west of Leicester City Centre.

Both properties provide self-contained purpose-built office accommodation of just under 1,750ft² each boasting ample car parking facilities to the front and within easy reach of J21A of the M1 Motorway.

Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’s Office Department who agreed both deals commented:

“Small, freehold office opportunities in Leicester are scarce, so when I was instructed to sell both buildings I knew that interest would be high – receiving several strong offers within a very short marketing timeframe.

I am pleased that I have been able to assist both purchasers with their expansion plans and happy in the knowledge that they have been able to acquire two fantastic office buildings in one of the city’s most established commercial locations.

As always, I am keen to hear from any other building owners in the Leicester area who are considering selling or letting their office premises to see how FHP can be of assistance.”

For further information on these disposals, or if you require any help with your office requirements moving forward, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Team on 07896 035 805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

8 Clinton Terrace, on Derby Road just north of Nottingham City Centre, has been sold in a deal brokered by FHP Property Consultants to Clinton View Ltd.

The property which extends to just under 3,000ft² , provides modern office accommodation over three floors with substantial car parking to the rear.

Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’s Office Department who agreed the sale, commented:

“8 Clinton Terrace is a great building, in a fantastic location bordering the desirable Park Estate and in an area that has seen some fantastic developments in recent years including both private and student residential schemes. 

The property provided a perfect opportunity for either an office owner occupier or developer and we had high interest in the property on both fronts – resulting in a competitive bidding process that ended up with a fantastic result for our clients. 

The purchaser is looking to undertake substantial redevelopment of the building for residential use and I am very excited to see how their ambitious plans evolve over the coming months. 

Due to the lack of opportunities of this nature, interest is high for freehold offices and I am keen to hear from any other building owners who are considering a sale to see how we can also be of assistance”

For further information on this sale, or to find out more about how FHP can help with your office requirements going forwards, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Department on 07896 035 805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to confirm the letting of 39 Brunel Parkway, Pride Park, Derby to Wabtec Faiveley.

39 Brunel Parkway is conveniently situated on Pride Park close to the railway station and offers excellent access to the M1 via the A52 and A38.  The property comprises a modern semi-detached two storey office building finished to an excellent specification including raised access floors, air conditioning and a passenger lift.

The offices have been let on new lease terms for a period of 5 years at a headline rent of £12.80ft².

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“I’m pleased this letting has completed and it’s been a great result for both our client and the new tenant.  Pride Park is Derby’s primary office location and is still very popular with local businesses due to its connectivity.  39 Brunel Parkway offers modern air-conditioned office space with good parking.  I look forward to seeing the tenant in occupation in the new year.”

For further information or to discuss any of the above in more detail, please contact Darran Severn on 01332 343 222 or email darran@fhp.co.uk.

ENDS

Darran Severn

December 2021

Toll Bar House, a 7,105ft² Grade A office development in Edwalton has now been fully let by FHP Property Consultants.

The imposing, three story modern office building is located on the edge of a major residential development next to Notcutts Wheatcroft that also includes an Aldi supermarket, Costa Coffee Drive-Thru and McDonald’s restaurant.  The property is well-located for West Bridgford, Nottingham, the A52 ring road, the A46 and J24 of the M1 motorway. Internally, the office suites provide open plan accommodation, benefitting from LED lighting, heating/cooling systems, shower facilities, with a feature full height glazed reception area and generous car parking facilities.

The building is now home to Oxalis Planning, T.Bailey Asset Management and IFS (UK) Ltd.

Thomas Szymkiw of FHP Property Consultants Office Department commented:

“Toll Bar House is one of the city’s premier new office developments and I am absolutely delighted to have secured tenants for the building.

Increasingly, business parks are becoming ever more popular with occupiers who are now employing more flexible working practices and therefore seeking offices in more accessible locations.

It is testament to these companies confidence in their office strategy that we managed to get a great result for our clients. It is always a pleasure to be of assistance and I would be delighted to accommodate any other occupiers who are in the market for offices, or alternatively considering their options going forward”

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw on 07896 035805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to have been instructed to market Prospect House, 1 Prospect Place, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HG.  This property was one of the first HQ offices built on Pride Park and must be one of the most well-known office buildings in Derby.

The property occupies a highly visible position on Pride Park, diagonally opposite Pride Park Stadium and accessed off Derwent Parade which connects the adjoining Wyvern Retail and Business Park with the A52 and M1 via Junction 25.  The accommodation spans over three floors and offers a high-quality finish with an arrangement combining a mixture of cellular and open plan space, reception and meeting rooms.

The offices are available on new lease terms or on a freehold basis.  The quoting terms are dependent upon the specification.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants, comments:

“This is an excellent opportunity to occupy/acquire one of the most prominent and well-known buildings on Pride Park.  The offices offer excellent open plan accommodation and will benefit from a refurbishment to suit individual occupier requirements.  They also boast an impressive amount of parking spaces with 51 marked bays along with cycle stores.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Darran Severn on 07914 460031 / darran@fhp.co.uk or our joint agents, Andrew Butcher on 07977 981901 / andrew@andrewbutcher.com or Russell Rigby on 07894 641316 / russellrigby@rigbyandco.com.

ENDS

Darran Severn

October 2021

I am delighted to have started my real estate career in a company such as FHP who are the leading property consultants within the East Midlands. After just completing a Master’s degree in Real Estate at Nottingham Trent University, I am excited to progress within the property industry and see what the future holds for me at FHP. With some experience in the office sector already, I am looking forward to growing my knowledge and gaining new experience within the other sectors.

The stunning refurbishment of the Second Floor at The Imperial Building on Victoria Street has now been completed and is ready for immediate occupation.

The office suite now provides a 3,754 square foot, open plan floorplate which has been subjected to a high quality fit out that includes exposed services, drop down LED lighting, heating/cooling system and brand new washroom/shower facilities. Period features such as sash windows have been retained, with the building externally one of Nottingham’s finest examples of Italianate style architecture.

Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’s Office Agency Team commented:

“The Imperial Building is one of the city’s most beautiful buildings, with its prominence to both Victoria Street and Fletcher Gate providing an impressive landmark office property, right in the heart of Nottingham City Centre.

Due to several disposals in recent months, the office provides one of the best, if not the best opportunity within this size range on the market currently and we would welcome any interested parties to get in touch to arrange a viewing.”

For further information on this opportunity, or to discuss your office requirements going forward, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Agency Team on 07896 035 805, or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

Acting on behalf of a retained client, Thomas Szymkiw of FHP Property Consultants has recently agreed the letting of the Second Floor at 39 Stoney Street in Nottingham’s historic Lace Market to a national recruitment company.

The office suite provides just under 2,700 square foot of high quality recently refurbished space, benefitting from period features and modern fit out including heating/cooling system and attractive glazed partition meeting spaces with herringbone effect flooring finishes.

Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Agency Department commented:

“The Lace Market is one of Nottingham’s premier office locations with the former lace mills providing beautiful period buildings benefitting from modern open plan layouts that offer the perfect opportunity for forward thinking occupiers.

I have been in touch with the agent who acts on this company’s behalf for a number of months regards their city centre requirement and after several viewings at other properties, it was clear that the second floor at 39 Stoney Street ticked all the boxes in terms of size, quality of fit out and also location.

I am pleased that this deal has finally completed and wish them the best of luck in their new Nottingham home.”

For further information on this letting, or to discuss your office requirements going forward, please do not hesitate to contact with Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Agency Team on 07896 035805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants, on behalf of retained clients are delighted to have completed on the sale of 2A Sherwood Oaks Business Park in Mansfield to Miller Knight Resource Management Ltd.

The company, who also acquired the adjacent 2B property through FHP, have now secured a substantial 6,200 sq ft headquarter office building to expand their operations.

The property provides quality office accommodation over two floors, with the benefit of air conditioning and good levels of on-site car parking and several amenities in walking distance including the Golden Eagle public house, an ALDI supermarket and McDonald’s restaurant.

Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’s Office Agency Department commented:

“Miller Knight were keen to acquire this building for obvious reasons having already purchased the building next door previously through myself.

I am therefore pleased that they have managed to secure the space required to expand their office operations on the same site – and wish them the very best of luck for the future.”

For further information on this sale, or to discuss your office requirements going forward, please do not hesitate to contact with Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Agency Team on 07896 035805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

The fantastic refurbishment of 11 St Peter’s Gate offices in the heart of Nottingham has now been completed and is ready for immediate occupation.

The building now offers high quality space situated over three floors that can be let individually on floorplates of circa 800 sq ft or combined, to provide a larger office of circa 2,400 sq ft. The refurbishment includes open plan spaces benefitting from traditional exposed floor finishes, drop down LED lighting, brand new kitchen and W.C facilities – with the upper floors taking advantage of a stunning views of both St Peter’s Church and Nottingham’s Council House.

Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’s Office Agency Team commented:

“11 St Peter’s Gate has been sympathetically refurbished by our clients and would suite a range of occupiers, who are after a high quality, centrally located office in the heart of the city centre which is within walking distance of the train station. With occupiers increasingly returning to their offices, activity levels within this sector are currently particularly buoyant and with a lack of good quality opportunities to choose from – I doubt this opportunity is going to be around for long”

For further information on this opportunity, or to discuss your office requirements going forward, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Agency Team on 07896 035 805, or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

Fast-expanding Nottingham IT solutions provider and consultancy Jigsaw24 has leased the newly-refurbished Resource House on Phoenix Park in Nottingham for their new service centre following an expansion of the businesses requirements.

Mark Tomlinson, Director of FHP, advised the Landlord and Richard Sutton, Managing Director of NG Chartered Surveyors, acted on behalf of Jigsaw24 on the deal.

Mark Tomlinson of FHP said: “This deal demonstrates the sentiment among occupiers to acquire the best quality spaces for their staff to come back to as we gradually return to the workplace. Our clients undertook the substantial refurbishment of this building in the middle of the first lockdown and their bravery has very much paid off in securing such a good quality tenant in Jigsaw24 for this building.”

Richard Sutton said: “The great return to the office continues with this fantastic deal for one of Nottingham’s most dynamic companies. It’s now clear that staff want high quality office space to work in, post-pandemic, and Resource House certainly fits the bill. Jigsaw regarded the location as ideal to its NET public transport infrastructure, proximity and immediacy of labour supply. I’d like to thank Mark at FHP for his work on this deal, which was concluded quickly and efficiently.”

ENDS

Mark Tomlinson

DD: 07917 576 254

September 2021

Acting on behalf of the Landlords, FHP Property Consultants have secured the letting of 1 Castle Marina Road, an 11,500ft² detached office building on the fringe of Nottingham City Centre.

New Tenants, Buzz Group Ltd, have taken the building on a new ten year lease having relocated from their premises in the centre of the city.

Buzz Bingo is the largest omni channel bingo operator in the United Kingdom through its website (buzzbingo.com) and nationwide network of bingo clubs providing a range of activities including bingo, slot machines, food and beverage.

The company will now commence with fitting out the offices in order to open their new support centre in the Autumn of 2021.

Mark Tomlinson at FHP Property Consultants, who acted on behalf of the Landlord in the deal, commented:-

“There has been much speculation as to the future of the office market, so we are delighted to see that occupiers continue to make positive moves such as this one in order to deliver the best quality spaces for their staff to return back to when restrictions allow.  This building occupies a very accessible position among good quality amenities with public transport links and a good amount of parking, ideal for a modern flexible working strategy. I am looking forward to seeing the Tenant’s fit out plans put into action over the next few weeks”.

Ian Muxlow at Savills, who advised Buzz Group on the acquisition, commented:-

“Castle Marina ticked all the boxes for Buzz Group, being the perfect location for their Nottingham HQ, with its great road and public transport links, including access to the tram network, plus being within easy reach of both the railway station and the city centre.  The amenities for staff with extensive retail and leisure at Castle Marina Retail Park was also a big attraction. Our client is now undertaking an exciting fit out programme to provide collaborative open plan space, with attractive collaboration and breakout hubs, creating workspace to meet the future needs of their growing business.”

Peter Willans, Property Director at Buzz Group commented:-

“With the support of Savills, we are delighted to have secured a new home for Buzz at Castle Marina. The building and location tick many boxes and we now look forward to welcoming back our colleagues to a working environment designed to support them in the new world of hybrid working.”

ENDS

Mark Tomlinson

DD: 07917 576 254

August 2021

Earlier this year FHP Property Consultants were pleased to complete the sale of Unit 5 Key Point Office Village, Keys Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire. Following on from this success, FHP Property Consultants have just completed the letting of Unit 6 and 7 Key Point Office Village.  Key Point Office Village is situated off the A38, approximately 2 miles from Junction 28 of the M1 Motorway. The property comprises two office buildings that has more recently been converted into one and provides approximately 2,795ft2 of accommodation.  The property has been let to Bulldog Services Group for a term of 5 years.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“I am pleased to complete a second deal at Key Point Office Village. These two storey office premises are proving popular with local businesses due to the proximity of Junction 28 of the M1. They offer self-contained modern accommodation with good parking. This leaves us with Unit 1 which is available on a leasehold or freehold basis and measures approximately 1,938ft²”.

For further information on this letting or to arrange a viewing at Unit 1 Key Point office Village then please contact Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants on 07917 460 031 / darran@fhp.co.uk.

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Darran Severn

19 August 2021

On behalf of Derbyshire Investments, Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants is delighted to confirm the recent letting of Technology House, 7 Mallard Way, Pride Park, Derby to Loram UK Limited.

Technology House comprises a high quality detached office building and is finished to an excellent specification including air conditioning, LED lighting and raised access floors.  The accommodation provides 7,894ft² split over three floors and benefits from 56 parking spaces.

The property has been let on new lease terms for a duration of 10 years.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“This is a substantial office transaction in Derby and I am pleased the letting has now completed.  Loram is a well known international name who work within the rail sector.  Technology House has been taken in addition to their existing offices at RTC Business Park.  We are beginning to see more occupiers return to the office and this is evident by not only this letting, but a number of other deals that are currently progressing.  Pride Park is still a popular choice due to its connectivity with the City Centre and motorway links”.    

Scott Bailey from Derbyshire Investments commented:

“We are extremely pleased with the new letting to Loram and shows the strength of the office market within Derby and especially Pride Park. We would also like to thank FHP and Salloways for structuring the deal and matching up Technology House with Loram’s requirements and we wish Loram all the success at their new offices”.

Salloway Property Consultants acted as joint agents.

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

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Darran Severn

9 August 2021

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to announce the sale of 2 Wentworth House, Vernon Gate, Derby to Solid Group Holdings.

2 Wentworth House comprises a self-contained three storey office building finished to a good specification providing 1,636ft² of accommodation.  The property is located within the popular Vernon Gate development, being a short walk into Derby City Centre.

The property has been sold for a price of £245,000.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“I am pleased this sale has completed and it is a great result for both our client and Solid Group Holdings.  There is always good demand for freehold offices in this size range particularly from local owner occupiers.  We are seeing a steady increase in activity within the office sector as businesses begin to return to the office.  The general consensus is that there will be more flexibility and the traditional working week will evolve into a mixture of office and home working.  In addition, a lot of businesses are rethinking office layouts and looking to create vibrant spaces with breakout areas and creative meeting pods.”

FHP Property Consultants are also marketing the neighbouring property 2a Wentworth House, for which a buyer has been found and further details will be announced shortly.

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

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Darran Severn

13 August 2021

Over the last few months FHP’s Office Team have seen a steady increase in activity within the office sector as occupiers evolve their thinking in how they wish to use their office space going forwards.

While deal activity is undoubtedly down on pre-pandemic levels we are now starting to see transactions taking place in all size brackets, especially on office deals up to 3,000ft². Activity in the larger office market is more limited but despite this we have seen a number of large office relocations having taken place and we continue to have a number of meaningful discussions with a number of larger occupiers.

By far the most important driver from occupiers considering office moves has been a focus on the quality of office environments with many occupiers looking to improve their spaces to make the office more of a collaborative ‘lifestyle choice’ to boost collaboration, mental health and wellbeing, team building and to support the upskilling of more junior members of the workforce.

The occupier market has responded well to a number of excellent quality Landlord refurbishments which we have brought forwards including that of LSPIM’s Garment House on Hounds Gate, CEG’s East West scheme on Tollhouse Hill and the refurbishment of Resource House at Phoenix Business Park – all of which have secured excellent quality Tenants recently, taking advantage of a shortage of quality supply in the marketplace.

If you are considering an office move or are a Landlord looking to reposition office space to suit occupier demand then FHP’s office team would be delighted to discuss this with you.

For further information please contact Mark Tomlinson, Thomas Szymkiw or Darran Severn.

FHP Property Consultants, on behalf of retained clients are delighted to have secured the letting of the First Floor, Alan House on Clumber Street to DBC Training Ltd.

The office provides 3,101ft² of brand newly refurbished office and training space in the heart of the City Centre adjacent to Nottingham’s Council House and Market Square.  Easily accessible by public transport, the building is perfectly located for both staff and students alike – who additionally can enjoy all the amenities that the City Centre has to offer.  Newly refurbished by APSS Ltd, who despite tight timescales undertook both the landlord and tenant fit out swiftly – a process which enabled DBC to continue to provide their training services uninterrupted during the process of relocation from their previous offices.

Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’s Office Agency Department commented:

“When I first met DBC Training Ltd we viewed a range of office options in the City Centre, however it was very clear from the beginning that Alan House ticked all the boxes in terms of size, location and specification.  The team at DBC Training were a pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process and I wish them the best of luck for the future in their new offices.”

Kerry Bentley, of DBC Training Ltd commented:

“Due to recent growth we were looking to source a new, larger training centre that was centrally located and that would enable us to support more people on our award-winning training programmes.  Alan House met all of our requirements and the service from FHP has been first rate from start to finish.”

For more information on this letting, or to see how FHP can be of assistance with your offices going forward – please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw on 07896 035805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to have been instructed to market Asher House which is situated within Asher Lane Business Park to the north of Ripley in Derbyshire.

Asher House comprises a self-contained two storey office building finished to a good standard and extends to 2,413m² (25,973ft²).  The accommodation could be split although preference is to offer as a whole.  The specification includes air conditioning, LED lighting, double height reception/entrance and extensive parking. The property is available to let on new lease terms or to purchase with vacant possession.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“There are very few opportunities to acquire a building of this size in Derbyshire particularly on a freehold basis.  The building has a headquarters feel to it and lends itself for use as offices or high tech lab space.  In terms of accessibility, the property is easily accessed from the A38 which links with Derby to the south and Junction 28 of the M1 to the north.  I look forward to speaking with all interested parties.”    

For further information, please contact Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants on 07917 460031 or darran@fhp.co.uk or Estée Coulthard-Boardman on 07917 576251 or estee@fhp.co.uk.

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Darran Severn

27 July 2021

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to bring to the market 23 Dale Road, Matlock. Matlock is a popular tourist destination lying on the cusp of the Peak District. The property benefits from good access and is an easy short walk to the Matlock’s main retailing provision on Bank Road, providing a mixture of retail and leisure shops, restaurants, and residential properties.

The property comprises a four-storey period office building extending to 2,503 sq ft. The building is available with vacant possession and at a purchase price of £300,000.

Dan Mooney of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“It’s great to bring this excellent opportunity to the market. It is a really interesting building with some real period features and benefits from an outdoor terrace facing the river. Given the location, it could be continued as an office, but it may also suit a conversion to residential, as a lot of neighbouring properties have done the same. If you would like to register your interest, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from all interested parties.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact either Darran Severn (07917 460 031 / darran@fhp.co.uk) or Dan Mooney (07929 716 330 / dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk).