National deals round-up

EG’s Most Active Agent competition winners Somerset Greenslade Taylor Hunt Christie & Co Alder King Hartnell Taylor Cook Cooper & Tanner Dealmaker: Joseph Hughes, Greenslade Taylor Hunt “It’s been a tumultuous year politically, but the commercial property markets have remained buoyant, with many deals having completed – albeit taking slightly longer. “Freeholds, as ever, have been performing extremely well, with leaseholds slowing somewhat since Brexit was delayed. The forthcoming year will be an interesting one, both politically and commercially.” West Scotland & Highlands Shepherd Commercial Graham & Sibbald JLL Savills Avison Young Dealmaker: Kenny McKenzie, Graham & Sibbald “Uncertainty remains within the wider economy, principally as a result of ongoing Brexit negotiations. While businesses seek certainty, the commercial property market in the Highlands appears to be continuing in a relatively normal, albeit cautious, manner. “With more than 20 dedicated agency staff operating across our 14 Scottish offices, we’re able to respond quickly to our clients’ requests and provide specialist local knowledge. We work on some of Scotland’s most high-profile commercial property transactions, but provide the same high level of service to all our clients, big or small. “Each of our local agency teams is fully supported by the resources and expertise of our head office, ensuring the highest standard of service.” INDUSTRIAL Unit 4B, Upper Wensleydale Business Park, Brunt Acres Wood, Hawes DL8 3UZ Size: 985 sq ft (92 sq m) Date of deal: 15/07/2019 Rent: £5,200 pa, three-year lease, breaks after years one and two Lessor’s agent: Brackenridge Hanson Tate Lessee: The Original Cottage Company Unit 7, Farringdon Industrial Centre, Gosport Road, Alton GU34 3DD Size: 955 sq ft (89 sq m) Date of deal: 15/07/2019 Rent: £10,500 pa, six-year lease Lessor: FIC Lessor’s agent: Curchod & Co Lessee: Laboratory Instrumentation LEISURE The Longbow, 2 Church Street, Cambridge CB22 5DS Size: 2,928 sq ft (272 sq m) Date of deal: 11/04/2019 Rent: £25,000 pa, 13-year lease Lessor: Sunnylook Lessor’s agent: Everard Cole Lessee: Whiterock & Partners NON-RESI Unit 20, West Meadows Industrial Estate, Downing Road, Derby DE21 6HA Size: 7,143 sq ft (664 sq m) Date of deal: 31/05/2019 Rent: £24,000 pa, five-years-three-months lease, break at three-years-three-months, three months rent free Lessor’s agent: BB&J Commercial Lessee: Betterweld Group OFFICES 2nd floor (rear), Sun Alliance House, 15 Little Park Street, Coventry CV1 2JZ Size: 2,337 sq ft (217 sq m) Date of deal: 25/07/2019 Rent: £21,000 pa, seven-year lease, break at third and fifth years, three months rent free Lessor’s agent: Loveitts Lessee: Extra Personnel Sextant House, Freehold Street, Blyth NE24 2BA Size: 11,361 sq ft (1,055 sq m) Date of deal: 23/07/2019 Price: £575,000, 11.4% yield Vendor: Whitfield Estates Vendor’s agent: Sanderson Weatherall Purchaser: NTW Solutions Suite 5, 1a, Sandown Road Industrial Estate, Sandown Road, Watford WD24 7UB Size: 1,210 sq ft (112 sq m) Date of deal: 20/05/2019 Rent: £12,000 pa, three-year lease, tenant break at fifth year Lessor: First Start Lessor’s agent: Smiddy & Co Lessee: Novus Care RETAIL 148-150 Commercial Road, Bournemouth BH2 5LU Size: 692 sq ft (64 sq m) Date of deal: 11/07/2019 Rent: £11,400 pa, two-year lease Lessor’s agent: Ellis & Partners Lessee: Bournemouth Housing Association 22 Seafield Road East, Edinburgh EH15 1ED Size: 20,000 sq ft (1,858 sq m) Date of deal: 24/07/2019 Price: £2.1m, 7.15% yield Vendor: Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Vendor’s agent: MWM Property Consultants Purchaser: Buccleuch Property Purchaser’s agent: Ryden 23 Market Street, Heywood OL10 1HX Size: 845 sq ft (79 sq m) Date of deal: 01/07/2019 Rent: £10,500 pa, five-year lease, break at year two, six weeks rent free Lessor: Welcome Estates Lessor’s agent: Daniel Harris & Co Lessee: Little Monkeys 33 Union Street, Dundee DD1 4BS Size: 1,617 sq ft (150 sq m) Date of deal: 01/07/2019 Rent: £14,800 pa, five-year lease Lessor’s agent: Westport Property Lessee: HTS (Scotland) 38 Portland Street, Troon KA10 6EA Size: 2,237 sq ft (208 sq m) Date of deal: 18/07/2019 Rent: £18,000 pa (years one and two), £20,000 pa (years three to five), 10-year lease, five-year break Lessor: Cape Horn Property Lessor’s agent: Shepherd Commercial Lessee: Stewart Travel North Road House, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook TN18 4EU Size: 1,786 sq ft (166 sq m) Date of deal: 10/07/2019 Price: £365,001 Vendor: Bragg Investments (Tooting) Vendor’s agent: Cradick Retail To submit your deals, please e-mail deals@egi.co.uk