June 2008 - Office Letting Completed in Bridgnorth Wiggins and Lockett have secured a new occupier for McLean Associates former premises known as 12a Northgate in Bridgnorth. The offices, that comprise approximately 1,000 sq ft with parking just off the high street within Bridgnorth, have been let to local and established cleaning company Provac Cleaning Ltd. Anthony Wiggins, partner at Wiggins and Lockett explained, |  |
May 2008 - Harcourt HGV Centre Available To Let A newly constructed HGV workshop and yard in Telford is being marketed through commercial surveyors Wiggins and Lockett. The premises are known as Harcourt HGV Centre comprises of a unit of 5,057 sq ft located on a yard of approximately 1 Acre on Halesfield 13 in Telford. Anthony Wiggins, Commercial Agent handling the letting said, “The potential for income for the operator of this site is impressive as the lack of quality and secure Heavy Goods Vehicle parking in Telford has become a real issue over the last few years. The unit was built to compliment this yardage and is ready for immediate occupation. The property has two HGV inspection pits and four large roller shutter doors to allow easy access for larger vehicles. Interest in the premises will be strong and we would advise any party who would like to view these premises to contact our firm without delay. If the yard is too large for the occupier our client will consider an appropriate subdivision.” |  |
May 2008 - Haybrook unit available Former courier premises on the Haybrook Industrial Estate on Halesfield 9 in south Telford, are now available jointly through DTZ and Wiggins and Lockett. The unit comprises 10,163 sq ft of industrial space plus mezzanine storage and include extended offices. The premises are available by way of an assignment of the existing lease and have a commencing rent of just £2.64 per sq ft for a set period. Anthony Wiggins, who is handling the letting alongside John Sambrooks of DTZ said, “We are delighted to have been instructed on Haybrook, an estate that I have worked on many times in the past. Units D5 and D6 offer excellent flexible working space for a manufacturer or similar operator and in addition to this the neighbouring unit is also currently available which could create a unit slightly in excess of 15,000 sq ft for the right operator. The units are provided with a significant amount of parking and private yard at the rear. Expressions of interest and appointments to view are available at interested parties’ convenience. |  |
May 2008 - Sales Completed Wiggins and Lockett Chartered Surveyors acting jointly with Bulleys are pleased to announce the completion of a sale of a substantial terraced industrial unit to local company Thermserve Ltd on Halesfield 11 Halesfield Business Park in the south of Telford. The unit comprises approximately 10,200 sqft of refurbished warehouse unit was sold off an asking price of £450,000. The unit was made available prior to completion to Thermserve to allow them a smooth transition to their new unit, in which they have invested heavily. Anthony Wiggins who handled the transaction on behalf of private clients said; “This has been a very efficient move for Thermserve who are a real Telford success story. All the units which are being marketed at Halesfield 11 have had significant interest in them and only one unit, unit B2, remains available. The unit offers flexible space for a wide variety of potential occupiers or the unit that could be let on behalf of an investor. “ Thermserve who have recently won the 2008 Queens Award for Enterprise are now marketing their former unit, Unit B2, in the same row for sale or to lease through the joint agents. This unit comprises approximately 5,100 sq of industrial space with offices and in addition this unit has a substantial mezzanine and has recently undergone a refurbishment of the office areas. |  |
April 2008 - New Centre of Excellence One of the refurbished workshops at the former Furrows Garage site on Halesfield 16 has been occupied by new Tenant Elite Auto Centres Ltd who has opened their first Telford MOT Operation following success in Shrewsbury. Anthony Wiggins, Partner at Wiggins & Lockett said, Two units remain available through Wiggins & Lockett together with two small secure compounds. |  |
April 2008 - Centurion Marching Forward Wiggins and Lockett Chartered Surveyors are delighted to have been instructed by Morris Properties to join TSR in marketing the popular Centurion Business Park just off Kendal road, behind Wickes, north of Shrewsbury town centre. The estate that has already established itself as a popular trade counter location has a number of units available and Wiggins and Lockett have been instructed alongside existing agents to complement efforts to ensure enquiries are looked after and the estate success is continued. Morris Properties, who own this and a number of other estates within Shrewsbury, have continually invested in this estate to make sure that it remains in excellent condition. Existing occupiers include Shropshire Landrover, TAFS, Williams & Picken, Floors Galore and Supply UK Hire Shops. The easily accessible space ranges in size from just 1,000 sq ft to over 30,000 sq ft and in addition to that there are several secured compounds available for external storage. Premises on the estate are all available on flexible “easy in and easy out” terms that will suit many small occupiers. Several existing occupiers have moved in to units the same week they have been viewed. |  |
March 2008 - Further Instruction from the IGMT Continuing their work for The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Wiggins & Lockett have received instructions on approximately 15,000 sq ft of primarily office property all of which are located in the world heritage site just south of Telford. The sensitively refurbished buildings, include the 4,611 sq ft Mill at Jackfield, the 2,221 sq ft John Rose House & Gift Shop at Coalport and smaller offices in Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge itself. Anthony Wiggins, partner at Wiggins and Lockett added, |
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February 2008 - New Instruction in Shrewsbury Maverick 4 Business Park on Monkmoor Road, north east of Shrewsbury Town Centre has established itself as the premier builder’s depot in the Shrewsbury area. Since establishment, the site has attracted successful occupiers such as Monkmoor Building Supplies, Speedy Hire, RBG Plastering Limited, Sharps Roofing Supplies, Plumbgear and Woodworks. Wiggins and Lockett Chartered Surveyors have been instructed to secure occupiers for the two remaining premises available within the development. Units 4 and 5 which comprise 11,345 sq ft and 3,079 sq ft are available on new flexible leases. Maverick 4 Business Park benefits from a substantial amount of customer parking, an established well known location and the ability to offer flexible terms to its occupiers. These benefits have ensured its success and will ensure future prosperity for its occupiers. | |
January 2008 - Period Offices Vacated and Refurbished Commercial Surveyors Wiggins and Lockett are acting on behalf of Spillard Safety Systems who have completed the refurbishment of the highly prominent Old School office premises at Gailey in South Staffordshire. The offices that overlook the A5 at its junction with the A449 have now been vacated by Spillard Safety Systems who have expanded their business into a unit at Featherstone. The unit which benefits from 10 parking spaces and over 3,000 sq ft of attractive office space is available to either purchase or lease. Anthony Wiggins at Wiggins and Lockett Chartered Surveyors said, “We are pleased to have acted on behalf of many clients who have period properties that are now being used as modern office and workshop facilities. This is one of the finest examples we have seen and this together with its prominence and proximity to Junction 12 of the M6 motorway will we believe make this an incredibly attractive property for the right company.” |
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January 2008 - Scream at a Chapel Wiggins & Lockett have agreed terms on another substantial letting in Telford. The former Wesleyan Chapel in Coalbrookdale has been let to local technology company Scream.co.uk following the completion of refurbishment by clients the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. The building which primarily comprise two large open plan office and workshop areas totals just under 4,000 sq ft has been let to the firm, previously based in Wellington, who specialise in the manufacture of display systems for museums and exhibitions. Jon Baxter, Director at Scream.co.uk said, |
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January 2008 - Hortonwood Rent Review Wiggins and Lockett have recently concluded negotiations on behalf of Anixter International Ltd in respect of their 8,830 sq ft unit at Hortonpark Industrial Estate, Telford. Negotiations were concluded to show a modest uplift in the passing rent. This uplift was substantially lower than identical neighbouring units have agreed a rent review where tenants have represented themselves. Mark Lockett commented: January 2008 – Sutton Coldfield Rent Review Acting on behalf of A.F Blakemore and Son Ltd, Wiggins and Lockett have now concluded rent review negotiations in respect of the Spar Supermarket at Boldmere Road Sutton Coldfield. A moderate uplift in rental was agreed in line with current market evidence available within this busy suburb of Sutton Coldfield. The landlords, London and Cambridge Properties represented themselves. Mark Lockett commented: | |
January 2008 - New Letting at Kingswood Wiggins and Lockett have completed a further letting at Kingswood Business Park near to Albrighton. The remaining ground floor suite at Beech House has been let to Staffordshire County Council on a brand new lease. The building, that was previously occupied by a single occupier, has now been completely let to three parties and Staffordshire County Council have taken the 1,911 sq ft east wing. Only 375 sq ft of the 25,500 sq ft estate now remain available, that being a first floor suite in Maple House. |
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January 2008 - New Workshop To Let Telford surveyors Wiggins and Lockett have received instructions to market Unit B3 on Hortonwood 10 in Telford. The unit comprises 3,625 sq ft of industrial and office space and benefits from a secure yard, substantial parking and is ready for immediate occupation. The unit is available on a brand new lease with terms dependant on the lease length required by a new tenant. Anthony Wiggins who is handling the property added, “Hortonwood 10 is very well managed and a popular area of Hortonwood Industrial Estate. Terms we are offering can be adapted to suit the incoming tenant and the unit benefits from a substantial amount of existing fixtures that will represent an immediate saving to many potential occupiers.” |
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2007: Office Investment Sold The Kingswood Business Park located between Wolverhampton and Telford has been sold by Wiggins & Lockett Chartered Surveyors to a private investor. The property which consists of six multi let Office buildings and 120 Car parking Spaces has been sold for an undisclosed price although Wiggins and Lockett report that the price achieved was in excess of the asking price of £3.75 million which represented a net yield of 7.62%. The Telford based commercial chartered surveyors have been retained to continue lettings and as managing agents for the estate which has seen considerable growth and investment over the last three years. Anthony Wiggins, partner at Wiggins and Lockett said, |  |
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