Monthly Archives: October 2015



ThreeBude Hotels Up for Grabs for £4.75M

ThreeBude Hotels Up for Grabs for £4.75M
Posted on 31 October, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets

A collection of unique hotels that offer a boutique hotel service with a surf chic twist is currently being marketed by Colliers International with a freehold of £4.75M. The three recently refurbished hotels, Hebasca, An Mor and Tommy Jacks, are... Read More

M&S and Next Join Merthyr Tydfil Retail Park

M&S and Next Join Merthyr Tydfil Retail Park
Posted on 30 October, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

Hammerson has announced that a brand new 35,000 sq ft Marks & Spencer store has officially opened its doors in Merthyr Tydfil, in the Cyfarthfa Retail Park. The full line store offers consumers the renowned Marks & Spencer ranges, including Limited... Read More

Colliers advises Bruntwood on Aviva’s Commercial Union House

Posted on by Editor in Chief under Commercial Sales and Lets

Colliers International has advised Bruntwood on the acquisition of Aviva’s Commercial Union House. The 66,249 sq ft property faces the Manchester Town Hall and has a price tag in the region of £20 million. Aviva's Commercial Union House contains a... Read More

Benson Elliot and Walton Street Capital Joint Venture Acquires €420 million Portfolio

Benson Elliot and Walton Street Capital Joint Venture Acquires €420 million Portfolio
Posted on 29 October, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

In a joint venture between private equity real estate fund managers, UK-based Benson Elliot and US-based Walton Street Capital, L.L.C., along with a partnership with Algonquin SA, a pan-European hotel portfolio valued at €420 million has been... Read More

Byron Set to Debut at Union Square, Aberdeen

Byron set to debut at union square
Posted on by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy

Hammerson has announced that British restaurant group, Byron, has signed up to open its first ever restaurant in Scotland at Union Square in Aberdeen within a few months. Byron's new 3,751 sq ft unit will be situated on the first floor of the centre... Read More

Autumn Shopping Bonanza set to bring pre-Christmas Cheer to Retail Sector

Autumn shopping bonanza set to bring pre-Christmas cheer to retail
Posted on 28 October, 2015 by Neil Bird under Economy

Shoppers are not waiting for the festive season to start spending this year, new research from intu reveals. In fact most British adults have a full shopping list to complete before the end of November – but what items top the list varies from region to... Read More

Urban&Civic submits plans to regenerate key Manchester City Centre site

Urban & Civic submits plans to regenerate key Manchester City Centre site
Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Urban&Civic has submitted a planning application to Manchester City Council for the reworked scheme to regenerate a key site on the corner of Princess Street and Whitworth Street. The proposal includes plans for a 148-room 4 star hotel, 238... Read More

Only One Unit Remaining at North Tyneside Industrial Scheme

Only One Unit Remaining at North Tyneside Industrial Scheme
Posted on 27 October, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Sales and Lets

Following a spate of lettings at a North Tyneside industrial park, local property agents report that only one unit remains unoccupied. Acting on behalf of Hellens Group, joint letting agents Naylors and Billfinger GVA have secured new tenants for 16 of... Read More

Ravensworth secures First Portobello Trade Park Letting

Ravensworth secures First Portobello Trade Park Letting
Posted on by Neil Bird under Commercial Sales and Lets

Privately owned commercial property company Ravensworth Developments has secured the first letting at its recently completed Portobello Trade Park in Gateshead. From left to right: Nick Atkinson of HTA Real Estate with Steven Stipetic & Mark Brown of... Read More

North East Businesses offered Free Conference and Training Facilities

North East Businesses offered Free Conference and Training Facilities
Posted on by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

A North East furniture manufacturer has thrown open the doors of its new high-tech conference and training suite to local businesses and entrepreneurs. The facilities, at Godfrey Syrett’s Tyneside head office, are being offered free to the local... Read More