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Church Commissioners acquires Hull shopping centre

Church Commissioners for England has acquired Willerby Shopping Park in Hull, Yorkshire, from DTZ Investors for an undisclosed sum.

Although DTZ was seeking bids of more than £27.1m, reflecting a net initial yield of 6.5%, it is understood the Church Commissioners paid a lower price.

The retail park spans 121,292 sq ft and is anchored by Waitrose & Partners and B&M, with other tenants including Iceland, Poundland, Santander and McDonald’s.

The retail park generates a total passing rent of £1.8m per annum.

Of this income, 56% is secured by Waitrose for an additional 13.2 years, while B&M accounts for a further 21% of the income, secured for 8.5 years.

The property boasts a long WAULT of 11.3 years.

Colliers acted for Church Commissioners; Stockford Anderson advised DTZ Investors.

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