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.”

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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.”

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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).

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to the market this self-contained office suite situated on King Street in Alfreton which forms part of the Genesis Business Centre and provides excellent access to Derby Road, the A38 and M1 (Junction 28).

The offices are immediately available for occupation on new lease terms and comprise 231.54m² (2,492ft²) of open-plan space with meeting rooms.

Dan Mooney of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“It’s great to bring this excellent office suite to market which is available on a leasehold basis at a rent of £22,500 per annum. The property benefits from prime frontage to King Street which maintains a busy footfall given its location, and is currently occupied by retail, coffee shops, restaurants, and offices. Therefore, the property can suit alternative uses, including studio, clinic, and education. This is a great opportunity, so please do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you are interested.”

In addition, we also have another office within the Genesis Centre available soon which comprises a 196.77m² (2,118ft²) self-contained two storey office premises. The accommodation is currently being refurbished and will be ready in the next couple of months.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact either Dan Mooney (07929 716 330 / dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk) or Estée Coulthard-Boardman (07917 576 251 / estee@fhp.co.uk).

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to the market 34 South Street situated within Ilkeston Town Centre.  Ilkeston lies approximately 9 miles west of Nottingham City Centre and 10 miles north-east of Derby City Centre.

The property comprises a self-contained first and second floor office extending to 5,468ft².  The accommodation provides a mixture of open-plan and cellular office space with kitchen and W/C facilities. The offices benefit from two entrances to the property with one at the front and an additional to the rear via the on-site car park.

Dan Mooney of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“I am delighted to bring this office premises to market.  The property is well located in Ilkeston Town Centre and benefits from its proximity to Bath Street and the Albion Centre which offers a wide mix of coffee and convenience shops, and general retail. The offices are to undergo a basic refurbishment which strengthens the specification with new carpet, upgraded lights and repainted walls. The property is available to let on new lease terms to be agreed at a rent of £40,000 per annum, and it may suit alternative uses, subject to planning. Please feel free to get in touch and I look forward to speaking with all interested parties.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact either Dan Mooney (07929 716 330 / dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk) or Estée Coulthard-Boardman (07917 576 251 / estee@fhp.co.uk).

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Dan Mooney

29 June 2021

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to bring to the market 2 Becket Street, Derby.  2 Becket Street is a two-storey self-contained office premises situated within Derby City Centre.  Becket Street adjoins the Wardwick to the north, one of Derby’s primary leisure pitches, and Macklin Street to the south, providing access to a mixture of residential and secondary retail.

The property comprises of an attractive Grade II listed building. The accommodation hosts a mixture of cellular and open plan offices with the benefit of good-sized rooms with high ceilings and large windows.  There are kitchen and W/C facilities, and disabled access to the ground floor.

Providing 3,541ft² of space over two floors, the property may suit a variety of uses, such as office or studio space, a café or labs.  It is also immediately available to let on new lease terms.

Dan Mooney of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“I am pleased to bring this office premises to market. The building could suit an alternative use, benefiting from the current planning use of Class E.  The property is available to be let at a rent of £21,000 per annum.  Please feel free to get in touch as I am more than happy to discuss all available options with this property.  I look forward to speaking with all interested parties.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact either Dan Mooney (07929 716330 / dan.mooney@fhp.co.uk) or Estée Coulthard-Boardman (07917 576251 / estee@fhp.co.uk).

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Dan Mooney

29 June 2021

After a challenging time for the Nottingham Office Market over the past twelve months, we are witnessing a small renaissance in 2021 with office enquiries and viewings up substantially on this time last year – a very encouraging sign indeed.

The small to medium sector of the market has been undoubtedly the most active, with several recent deals undertaken by FHP including:

• Digital House, Sherwood – 3,632ft²
• First Floor, Alan House, Nottingham – 3,101ft²
• First Floor, Toll Bar House, Edwalton – 2,713ft²
• 119 – 121 Canal Street, Nottingham – 2,671ft²
• Third Floor, 1 Broadway, The Lace Market – 2,003ft²
• 52 The Ropewalk, Nottingham – 1,486ft²
• Kings Court, Commerce Square, The Lace Market – 1,420ft²
• First Floor, The Corner House, Linby – 1,237ft²
• 80 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford – 1,089ft²
• Suite F01, 3 Hope Drive, The Park – 634ft²
• Suite 2, Parliament House, Nottingham – 588ft²
• Suite 2, Quantum House, Nottingham – 331ft²

We expect this activity to continue, with the full re-opening of society providing the confidence for these occupiers to finally plan for the future – with many having taken advantage of the pandemic to take a step back and reassess the role of their offices going forward.

Additionally, we are already seeing the influence of the changes to occupier requirements, with the focus shifting away from the fixed desk approach of traditional office layouts, to a more flexible working environment that provides hot desking, meeting rooms, relaxed break out areas and collaborative spaces for employees.

Therefore, we fully appreciate how difficult the process of understanding your fit out and size requirements in the current environment can be – and if helpful, we would be delighted assist you by space planning the fantastic options we currently have on the market to see which could be most suitable for your needs going forward.

If you would like an informal chat in regards your office requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP Property Consultants on 07896 035805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to have been instructed to market Edward Lloyd House, Pinnacle Way, Pride Park, Derby.  Edward Lloyd House is situated on Pride Park, Derby’s premier business address providing excellent access to the A50, A52 and M1 along with Derby train station.

The offices provide high quality self-contained office space fitted to an excellent specification including; air conditioning, suspended ceilings with LED lighting, raised access floors, kitchen area, cycle store, showers, meeting rooms and reception/entrance.  In addition, the building benefits from two separate barrier accessed car parks providing 32 marked spaces.

The accommodation is split over ground and first floor totalling 9,700ft² and is available on new lease terms at a rent of £16.50 per ft².

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“I am pleased to have been instructed to market these offices.  Edward Lloyd House is finished to an impressive specification and provides some of the best office accommodation in Derby.  Activity in the office market has certainly increased over the last 6 to 8 weeks and I expect this to continue as more businesses return to the office.

If you are contemplating your next office move, please feel free to get in touch and I would be more than happy to talk you through the various available options.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Darran Severn on 07917 470 031 / darran@fhp.co.uk or Estée Coulthard-Boardman on 07917 576 251 / estee@fhp.co.uk

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Darran Severn

22 June 2021

Estée Coulthard-Boardman of FHP Property Consultants is delighted to announce the letting of Room 8 iD Business Centre at RTC Business Park in Derby to Honest Communications Ltd.

RTC Business Park sits in a prominent position with direct access from London Road situated on the east side of Derby City Centre with the railway station approximately a 10-minute walk away.  The iD Business Centre is a well-equipped business incubation facility which lies within the business park and offers fully furnished, air-conditioned office suites ranging from 160ft² – 450ft².  The Centre has been newly refurbished to a high standard and benefits from broadband service, free car parking, 24-hour access and on-site security, free use of meeting room and break out facilities as well as access to extensive on-site facilities including a newly refurbished café and conference centre.  Additionally, the Centre also runs in partnership with the University of Derby so becoming a member will also give you access to a range of services and support tailored to your individual business requirements provided by the University.

Steve White of London & Continental Railways, the landlord, commented:

“I am very pleased to see this further letting within the iD Business Centre, which provides a variety of incubator office, break out and meeting space.  The support of the University of Derby in providing business development services to these new businesses is much appreciated.  I wish Honest Communications Ltd the very best of luck in their new space.”

Estée Coulthard-Boardman of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“I am really pleased to have let the largest suite at the iD Business Centre to Honest Communications Ltd.  We are now seeing real signs of revitalisation in the office market with enquiries and viewings increasing week by week, it is fantastic to see businesses regaining their confidence for the future.  The iD Business Centre offers high quality, newly refurbished office suites in a prominent location with great parking and is highly suitable for any new start up or small business.  I hope Honest Communications Ltd love their new space and I look forward to speaking with all other interested parties.”

For further information on this transaction, or to see how FHP can help you with any commercial property matter, please contact Estée Coulthard-Boardman on 01332 224 853 / estee@fhp.co.uk.

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Estée Coulthard-Boardman

14 June 2021

FHP Property Consultants, on behalf of retained clients are pleased to announce the sale of Unit 1, Oswin Road on Forest Business Park in Leicester to Pathfinders Community Support Ltd.

The care provider has purchased a fantastic two storey end terrace building, measuring 1,657ft² which has the additional benefit of 10 designated on-site car parking spaces.  The property is well connected, with easy access to Junction 21a of the M1 motorway via the A47 Hinckley Road, A563 Ring Road and Leicester City Centre.

In addition to the above sale, FHP have also recently brought to the market the property next door, Unit 2, Oswin Road – which has also just gone ‘under offer’ on a freehold basis.

Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Department commented:

“The office market in the Leicester locality is starved of good quality freehold options – so I am delighted to have been able to bring to the market two fantastic buildings for sale on Forest Business Park. 

Interest in both has been high, with the deals struck within a very quick timeframe and there were several parties who unfortunately missed out the opportunities – who remain active in the market. 

I am therefore seeking further instructions of this nature to facilitate these requirements – so please do get in touch if you are considering your office options moving forward.”

For further information on these disposals, or to see how FHP can be of assistance to your requirements as you return to the office, please do not hesitate to contact with Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Team on 07896 035805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

The construction consultancy behind some of the UK’s most unique projects, Edmond Shipway, has relocated its Nottingham office.

The award-winning practice has relocated its Nottingham operations to an open plan space at 1 Broadway in the Lace Market, after 18 years on Phoenix Park, facilitated by FHP Property Consultants.

Dealing with more than £600m of construction activity every year and working with national and international household name clients, some of Edmond Shipway’s best-known work includes numerous projects for the Nottinghamshire-headquartered Center Parcs over the course of two decades. The firm also works with well-known brands including IHG, Marriott, Moto, McCarthy Stone, Westfield, Coventry Building Society, The Hut Group and Hilton.

James Richards, director at Edmond Shipway’s Nottingham office, said:

“We have enjoyed many happy years on Millennium Way, but we are very pleased to be making the move to NG1 for 2021 with our new home at the heart of the Lace Market.

It’s an exciting time to take a central place in the local business community as we are emerging from the coronavirus pandemic – especially as such a transformational change is taking place in the city. Our people are our most important asset, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming the team into this new space, from which we can continue to deliver our innovative and creative solutions, which challenge the norm and make change happen.”

The move marks an important change for the firm, which was named on the Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For list in 2020 thanks to its high standards of workplace and employee engagement.

Associate Director James Archer added:

“We are a relationship-driven business and are incredibly passionate about building long-standing and meaningful connections with our colleagues and clients alike, and this new central seat in Nottingham will position us perfectly to do this in the region, as well as the wider country thanks to the excellent transport links on our doorstep.

After a year of remote working, we are very much looking forward to welcoming the team back not just to our working environment, but to a new and flexible approach to working that will support us to add value to all of our clients’ projects through our four core services.”

Mark Tomlinson, Director at FHP Property Consultants, said:

“Edmond Shipway was quick off the mark in seeking a solution for its changing office requirements for the future. Initial plans were put together in 2020 during lockdown to source new premises that better suit the needs of the business going forwards. We are delighted to have simultaneously secured a suitable exit on the Phoenix Business Park property and to have secured this new office setting, which provides one of the best quality spaces in The Lace Market.”

Edmond Shipway’s four core services – cost consultancy, project management, M&E and sustainability consultancy – allow the practice to add value to all of its projects, and its specialist teams focus on individual markets to deliver industry-leading expertise and maximise efficiencies and results for clients.

For more information about Edmond Shipway’s services and projects, please visit https://www.edmondshipway.com/.

FHP’s Office Team continues to see an improvement in enquiry levels, with a marked increase in office occupiers considering their future office requirements as restrictions ease.

Office enquiries in the last 3 months 2021 are up 70% when compared to the final quarter of 2020 with a number of notable occupiers now seeking to change their office space to fit with their individual working practices as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Mark Tomlinson, Director of FHP Property Consultants commented:-

“It is encouraging to see these improved enquiry levels in the office market, we anticipate that these enquiry levels will improve further as restrictions ease and occupiers have a better understanding on how they wish to use their offices going forwards.  There has been a lot of speculation that office occupiers will seek to downsize and whilst this is true in certain circumstances, we have also seen a number of occupiers seeking better quality spaces and actually larger footprints to support increased collaboration and improve facilities to boost employee wellbeing”.

FHP Property Consultants are delighted to have completed on the letting of 52 The Ropewalk, in Nottingham’s prestigious Professional Quarter to Skin HQ Ltd.

The building will provide the company with circa 1,500 sq ft of ground floor space within an attractive, period building and the additional benefit of 4 car parking spaces.

Skin HQ are a leading aesthetic clinic who utilise cutting edge technology and this is their first clinic in Nottingham, having already expanded into several other cities in the UK.

Thomas Szymkiw of FHP’s Office Department commented:

“I am pleased to have secured Skin HQ for 52 The Ropewalk – a fantastic looking building in the heart of Nottingham’s Professional Quarter.

After initially looking at other options in the city centre, it was immediately apparent due to the nature of their business to join other similar style occupiers in the local area – in a building that also suited their requirements perfectly”.

For more information on this letting, or for any information on how FHP can assist you with your commercial property requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Szymkiw of FHP on 07896 035 805 or thomas@fhp.co.uk.

On behalf of clients Clowes Developments, FHP Property Consultants are pleased to confirm the sale of Unit 5 Key Point Office Village, Keys Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire.

Key Point Office Village is situated off the A38, approximately 2 miles from Junction 28 of the M1 motorway.  The property comprises a mid-terraced two storey office building finished to a good specification providing a modern working environment.

The property has been sold in an off market deal to local business Wycliff Services.

Gillian Minogue, Management Surveyor at Clowes Developments commented:

“This is the second quick turnaround deal orchestrated by FHP to be concluded in Alfreton within a matter of months.  Demand and interest in our commercial portfolio remains high on a freehold and leasehold basis.  We wish Wycliff Services all the best in their premises.”

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants commented:

“This is an excellent result for all involved.  The sale completed within days of the property becoming vacant keeping void periods to an absolute minimum.  Freehold properties are still very much in demand and as people begin to return to the office, we are seeing a noticeable increase in office enquiries which is positive news.

 If you are looking for a similar property that provides self contained office accommodation with the ability to use the ground floor for storage, then we also have Unit 1 Key Point Office Village available.  Unit 1 Key Point Office Village extends to 180m² (1,938ft²) and is available on a freehold or leasehold basis.” 

 For further information on this sale or to discuss your property requirement, please contact Darran Severn on 01332 224 854 / darran@fhp.co.uk.

12 May 2021

London & Scottish Property Investment Management, Asset Manager on behalf of Regional REIT Limited, has completed an £800,000 refurbishment of 30-34 Hounds Gate in Nottingham to provide new offices for a Nottingham based tech company.

The refurbishment started in late 2020 and was part of a 10-year lease agreement with the company, which is expanding its operations in Nottingham by taking over the ground and first floors at 34 Hounds Gate.

Over 15,500 sq ft of office space has been stripped back and refitted. The reception area has doubled in size, new air conditioning has been installed and communal areas including the toilets have been upgraded.

Steven Griffiths, Head of Asset Management at London & Scottish said:

“We are delighted to have completed such a comprehensive refurbishment project on time and within budget, especially as so much work was done during strict lockdown conditions. As travel restrictions are lifted, occupiers will be looking to attract the best talent back into offices by providing inspiring places to work such as this.”

Mark Tomlinson, Director at FHP Property Consultants, said:-

“We have been working with the occupier for some time to source suitable premises to accommodate their expansion within Nottingham. The company has been expanding at a fantastic rate over the last few years and had a requirement to bring two separate office locations under one roof and to build further expansion into their requirements. Such is the lack of available good quality office space in Nottingham City Centre, this property was presented to the Tenant in an off-market deal subject to a full refurbishment. We are all delighted with the finished product that has been delivered here which is a first class refurbishment in the Nottingham office market.”

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to market this first floor office at 12 Pride Point, Pride Park, Derby.

Pride Park is Derby’s premier business address. The location offers excellent accessibility to Junction 24 of the M1 motorway and the East Midlands Airport via the A50. Pride Park is situated immediately south of the A52 dual carriageway, which is one of the city’s principal routes connecting Junction 25 of the M1 to the east and also provides a direct link to the neighbouring city of Nottingham.  The property is located on Pride Point which is accessed off Pride Parkway, one of the main estate roads off Pride Park.

The property provides high quality first floor office space with its own self-contained entrance, within a two-storey mid terraced office building. The demise comprises 150.76m² (1,623ft²), providing a mixture of open plan and cellular accommodation with a built-in kitchen and disabled WC.  The property is well specified including LG3 lighting, suspended ceilings, raised access floors, comfort cooling and double glazing.  Additionally, there is on-site parking for 5 vehicles.

Estée Coulthard-Boardman of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“I am delighted to bring this property to market. Pride Point Drive is a modern office development constructed originally by Cedar House Investments and offers high quality office suites in a popular business location. There is an array of great business on the development including Unite the Union, Derby County Community Trust, Exponent International, BSP Consulting, Inchcape Toyota and Lexus. Although the office market has been quiet in recent months, we are beginning to receive enquiries from small office occupiers, and we are confident this will increase further as society begins to open up again. I look forward to speaking with all interested parties.”

Should you require any further information or to arrange a viewing then please contact either Estée Coulthard-Boardman on 07917 576 251 / estee@fhp.co.uk or Darran Severn on 07917 460 031 / darran@fhp.co.uk.

ENDS

Estée Coulthard-Boardman

9 April 2021

The past year has been challenging to say the least from an office market perspective with the lockdown and working from home guidance set by the government stifling the market.

As we now coming out the other end of this dreadful pandemic with the vaccine rollout and lockdown easing, it has been very encouraging to see the market start moving again. In recent weeks we have seen office occupier confidence growing, with enquiries / viewing numbers rapidly increasing and several instructions going ‘under offer’. It is also pleasing to note that these deals are being struck on lease terms close to what were being agreed pre-pandemic and rental values are holding firm.

Initial feedback from business in the market has been the increasing desire to get employees back to the office – whether that be full time or on more flexible working arrangements, perhaps even just a few days a week. This new way of thinking has dramatically changed occupiers’ requirements, with some companies wishing to downsize, others looking at more accessible locations such as business parks and others, just requiring their office for somewhere to drop in for meetings or a collaboration space with colleagues. It is therefore undoubtedly an exciting time for the market, and it will be very interesting to see exactly how the post pandemic world will shape occupier’s ideas in terms of both the look and functionality of their office space in the future.

Contrary to the story in other provincial cities, stock levels of high quality office options in Nottingham remain low and therefore it is a good time to engage with the market, with FHP having some great options to choose from – both in the city centre and the business parks beyond. If viewing in person isn’t possible, we have made life even simpler with video tours viewable on our website listings – making it even easier than ever to take a sneak peek at what’s on offer. If you would like an informal chat in regards to your office requirements going forward, please do not hesitate to call Thomas Szymkiw on 07896 035 805 or by email to thomas@fhp.co.uk.

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to the market two freehold office buildings known as 2 and 2a Wentworth House, Vernon Gate, Derby.

The buildings provide self-contained good quality office accommodation set in a popular development within close proximity of Derby City Centre.  Building 2 provides 151.98m² (1,636ft²) of accommodation over three floors and 2a provides 253.27m² (2,726ft²) of accommodation on a similar basis.

The properties are finished to a good specification including double glazing, suspended ceilings with inset lighting, heating and perimeter trunking.  In addition, there is on site parking for 25 vehicles.

The units are available to purchase either individually or combined.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“The Vernon Gate office park is a popular location being easily accessible to Friar Gate connecting the offices to the A38, A52 and Derby City Centre.  The offices provide a mixture of cellular and open plan accommodation with the added benefit of having your own front door.  There are few opportunities to buy your own offices in Derby and I look forward to speaking with interested parties, whether that’s owner occupiers or investors.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact either Darran Severn (07917 460 031/darran@fhp.co.uk) or Estée  Coulthard-Boardman (07917 576251/estee@fhp.co.uk).

4 March 2021

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to have been instructed to market 2B Aspen Business Park, Spondon on a leasehold basis.

The property has excellent access to the A52 dual carriageway on the east side of Derby and therefore has good access to the M1 motorway at Junction 25.

The building comprises an end terraced industrial/warehouse unit which has been extensively fitted out as good quality offices with ancillary storage.  The offices are fitted to a high specification including suspended ceilings with lighting, air conditioning and heating, double glazing and windows at first floor.  There is also a full height loading door and 3 phase power.

The property is available on new lease terms at a rent of £19,000 per annum.

Darran Severn of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“The unit is currently used for offices but would equally be suited to light storage or lab/studio space.  The accommodation provides a total of 5,440ft² which is split over two floors.  I’d be delighted to discuss the opportunity and show interested parties around at any time.” 

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact either Darran Severn (07917 460 031/darran@fhp.co.uk) or Estée  Coulthard-Boardman (07917 576251/estee@fhp.co.uk).

17 February 2021

FHP Property Consultants are pleased to bring to market Unit 20 The Village, Maisies Way, South Normanton, Derbyshire.  The Village is an office development ideally located half a mile from Junction 28 of the M1 at its intersection with the A38 dual carriageway, giving excellent road access throughout the Midlands and UK.  East Midlands Designer Outlet Village is within close proximity, providing numerous shops, cafés and dining facilities.

The property comprises 1,035ft² of modern, ground floor office accommodation with fully fitted kitchen and WC’s.  Set in an attractive office park environment with on-site security and designated parking, this open plan space is available to let on new lease terms.

Estée Coulthard-Boardman of FHP Property Consultants comments:

“I am delighted to bring this office premises to market. Although the office market has been fairly quiet over the past year, I am beginning to receive enquiries from small office occupiers. I strongly believe that office market activity will soon return as working from home continues to disprove itself as a long-term replacement to offices.  Businesses are beginning to look beyond the obstacles created by Covid-19 and therefore we expect to see an increase of activity in the market over the coming months, perhaps from those choosing to relocate or downsize to meet the changing needs of their business. This office space would be highly suitable for a range of small occupiers and I look forward to speaking with all interested parties.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Estée Coulthard-Boardman of FHP Property Consultants on 01332 224 853 or estee@fhp.co.uk, Darran Severn on 01332 224 854 or darran@fhp.co.uk or Thomas Szymkiw on 0115 841 1159 or thomas@fhp.co.uk

12 February 2021