A leading Dutch investor Nimbus has chosen Leeds as its UK headquarters as it plans to expand by supporting businesses across the Northern Powerhouse. The operation will be led by veteran investor Chris Clegg, a former partner at Endless, who will chair the UK firm. Nimbus is a hands-on investor focusing on
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Clearbell lets Aspect Warehouse in Doncaster
Leading commercial property consultancy Commercial Property Partners LLP (CPP) has successfully negotiated the lease of a 123,000 sq ft warehouse in Doncaster. Clearbell Property Partners III LP (Clearbell), a fund managed by Clearbell Capital, has let Aspect Warehouse, Doncaster, to MH Star Ltd. This is on a 15-year lease. Aspect Warehouse is
NG Bailey relocates to new flagship London office
NG Bailey, one of the UK’s leading independent engineering and services businesses, has relocated to a new flagship office in the capital. The Yorkshire-headquartered business has chosen the BREEAM Excellent rated 20 Farringdon Street as its new base in London. The company will be occupying two floors of the 11-storey building. Designed
PPH Commercial help secure bright future for iconic Doncaster landmark
One of Doncaster’s most-recognisable buildings - the Maridon Centre - looks set for a new lease of life after being snapped up by a local property developer for residential refurbishment. Situated at the junction of Market Road and Nether Hall Road on the edge of Doncaster town centre, the impressive three-storey
Leeds homes warmer for winter
More than 150 households in Leeds have seen their homes made warmer in time for Christmas through funding approved by the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership. The Tackling Fuel Poverty programme received £1.3m Growth Deal funding from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP), delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority–
Ward Hadaway’s property team plots further growth
The specialist "plot sales team" at law firm Ward Hadaway is targeting further growth after clocking up more than 5,000 completed transactions – representing an eight per cent increase on the previous year. The team, which acts for a number of the UK's leading housebuilders, successfully completed the sale of around
Brand consultancy completes overhaul of 19th Century mill
Following a six-figure financial investment and six months of renovation, brand consultancy The Engine Room as moved into its new home in Mirfield – York Mills. The former 19th Century piggery – once owned by the employer of Anne Brontë – was purchased by The Engine Room’s managing director Lesley Gulliver and
Domestic interest props up Leeds commercial property investment
Investment in Leeds commercial property increased 70 per cent, to the end of Q3 in 2018, compared to the same period for the previous year. This places Leeds within the five regional investment capitals outside of London. Investors, both domestic and from overseas, acquired commercial properties to the value of £688m in
ABP recognised for outstanding renovation work on Grade-II Listed building
One of the most outstanding grade-II listed industrial buildings in the city of Hull – The ABP Pump House - has been recognised for its high-quality restoration. The efforts of ABP, A Torn Construction and Hull City Council, who collaboratively brought this striking building back to life, have been rewarded with
Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park recognised with prestigious national design award
The unique Olympic legacy project took the honours in the Landscape Architecture of the Year category at the 2018 AJ Architecture Awards. The Awards, at The Roundhouse Camden London, recognise excellence in UK architecture across a range of categories, from school project of the year to housing project of the year. Sheffield