National deals round-up

EG’s Most Active Agent competition winner Cambridgeshire Barker Storey Matthews Cheffins Bidwells Carter Jonas JLL Dealmaker: Julian Welch, Barker Storey Matthews ‘’Despite the challenges presented by Brexit, and now the unprecedented impact of Covid-19, the commercial property market in Cambridgeshire remains vibrant. “We see continued levels of strong demand, particularly for industrial, warehouse and distribution space across the region, resulting in upwards pressure on values. “Cambridgeshire remains an attractive location for occupiers and investors as a result of its world-class knowledge base, proximity to London, ease of access to the national road network via the A1, A14 and M11, and significant rail links via the East Coast mainline.” INDUSTRIAL 19 Stanley Court, Witney OX29 0RF Size: 1,053 sq ft (98 sq m) Date of deal: 14/02/2020 Rent: £11,750 pa, five-year lease, break and rent review at year three Lessor: Glenmore Holdings Lessor’s agent: VSL and Partners Lessee: SMJ Project Services Block 6 Trading Estate, Third Road, Blantyre Industrial Estate, Glasgow G72 0UP Size: 2,500 sq ft (232 sq m) Date of deal: 03/04/2020 Rent: £13,750 pa, five-year lease Lessor: Third Road Properties Lessor’s agent: Gerald Eve Lessee: Anatomical Concepts (UK) Unit 37, Zone Two, First Avenue, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside CH5 2NU Size: 12,178 sq ft (1,131 sq m) Date of deal: 06/04/2020 Rent: £70,000 pa, five-year lease, break at year three, three months rent-free Lessor: Columbia Threadneedle Lessor’s agent: Legat Owen Lessee: Temporary Kitchen Company Vector 31 Network Centre, Waleswood Way, Rotherham S26 5NU Size: 12,000 sq ft (1,115 sq m) Date of deal: 06/04/2020 Price: £930,000 Vendor: Blue Jelly Solutions Vendor’s agent: Knight Frank Purchaser: Cutting Edge Laser RETAIL Units 2-3, The Gatehouse, Pensnett Estate, Dudley Road, Kingswinford DY6 7NA Size: 2,310 sq ft (215 sq m) Date of deal: 01/04/2020 Rent: £36,960 pa, 15-year lease, 12 months rent-free Lessor’s Agent: Creative Retail Property Consultants Lessee: Harrisons OFFICE 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh EH3 9GL Size: 368 sq ft (34 sq m) Date of deal: 23/03/2020 Rent: £12,000 pa, five-year lease Lessor: UBS Asset Management Lessor’s agent: JLL Lessee: Social Care Alba 3rd Floor, Hanover House, 30-32 Charlotte Street, Manchester M1 4FD Size: 2,577 sq ft (239 sq m) Date of deal: 01/02/2020 Rent: £59,270 pa, five-year lease Lessor: Epsilon Real Estate Partners Lessor’s agents: Edwards & Co and Colliers International Lessee: Everything Tech Units 2 & 3 Friars Courtyard, Ipswich IP1 1RJ Size: 1,363 sq ft (127 sq m) Date of deal: 10/03/2020 Rent: £7,500 pa, five-year lease, break at 30 months Lessor’s agent: Beane Wass & Box Lessee: Group Retreats Honeywell House, Arlington Square, Bracknell RG12 1EB Size: 72,604 sq ft (6,745 sq m) Date of deal: 02/04/2020 Price: £32.9m Vendor: LGIM Real Assets Vendor’s agent: Colliers International Purchaser: Runnymede Borough Council Purchaser’s agent: TT&G Partners To submit your deals, please e-mail deals@egi.co.uk