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We are delighted to have advised ALMCOR, through their European Industrial Services Facilities (EISF) joint venture, on the acquisition of Childerditch Industrial Park, Brentwood from Brentwood Borough Council. The acquisition is one of the largest Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) assets to have traded in the UK market. Totalling more than 45 acres, the property is a thriving employment site in close proximity to Junction 29 of the M25. EISF owns and manages more than 200 acres of IOS, reinforcing its position as a leading IOS specialist in the UK and Europe. Many thanks to ALMCOR and the wider EISF team, to Joiner Cummings, who advised the Vendor. Christopher Brogan

Savills is delighted to be marketing Aberdeen Investments’ freehold interest in 24-28 Bloomsbury Way; a prominent, well-configured, West End headquarters building. The opportunity offers Elizabeth Line proximity, medium-term income secured against WPP Plc and an unusually-extreme level of reversion, with an ERV (pre-growth) over 60% higher than the current rent, or 95% higher assuming implementation of feasible asset management initiatives. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact either: James Purdon (jpurdon@savills.com) William Post (william.post@savills.com) Luke Perkins (luke.perkins@savills.com) #CentralLondonInvestment #WestEndOfficeInvestment

What do we expect to be top of mind for clients and investors at #MIPIM2025? Joint Heads of UK investment, Nick Penny and James Emans, share their thoughts ahead of next week’s event. The world’s leading real estate event influences and accelerates the transformation of the built environment through discussion, workshops and panels that offer inspiration and opportunities to exchange experiences and drive business growth. Visit the Savills stand in the Palais des Festivals in Riviera 7, Stand R7. E74, or meet our team: http://savi.li/6040qGhXg MIPIM

Savills appoints Oliver Forster as Head of Birmingham Investment: http://savi.li/6042q1Fwa Oliver will focus on the Midlands investment market and brings a wealth of experience, Over his 20-year career, Oliver has represented and advised UK institutions, private equity firms, property companies, and occupiers across sales, acquisitions and sale and leasebacks. “The Midlands investment market is thriving, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive growth and success for clients. Joining the Savills team presents a great opportunity to contribute to the firm’s continued excellence in the region.” Notes Oliver. Richard Merryweather, Chair of UK Investment at Savills, says, “Oliver’s arrival marks a key milestone for our business, highlighting Birmingham’s vital role in our investment strategy. With extensive experience, Oliver brings a strong track record of success, particularly in challenging market conditions. This appointment coincides with a strong start to the year. We are seeing increasing conviction from buyers as robust rental growth projections are evidenced and stock levels are starting to increase, driven by greater proactivity from sellers.”

Pricing remains stable with sentiment improving across the regional office investment market - http://savi.li/6048U7qGn Read the latest Market in Minutes to discover why: 🟨 There are a lack of repeat buyers active in the market with the buyer pool becoming more diverse 🟨 The corporate occupier preference for best in class office space has supported rental growth despite weak levels of economic growth 🟨 Office investment volumes Total turnover recorded in 2024 was £2.9 billion which was 10% above 2023 but 49% below the five-year average Click the link to read more James Emans | Simon Preece

Yesterday some of our Investment team volunteered at the The Felix Project , London's largest food redistribution charity. The team supported by preparing and packing nutritious meals, sorting rescued surplus food and preparing deliveries for community organisations, such as food banks. Thank you to The Felix Project for all the incredible work you do! Faye Wilson | James Vivian | Tom Hupfield | Jack Stacey | Tom Fazakerley | Olivia Davidson | Zoe Jackson | Elise Ozkan | Charlie Burt | Spencer Lee | Kiran Bhalla | Joe Bryan | Richard Merryweather

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 - Savills new Shopping Centre & High Street Spotlight - Q4 2024. 🤝 A positive year of investment trading ahead, with investors attracted by robust income return potential, underpinned by an improving occupational market. "The scale of some of the assets coming to market this year is why Savills predict volumes to reach at least £2.5bn in 2025" Samuel Arrowsmith Read the full article here: http://savi.li/6040UaFua Mark Garmon-Jones | James Stratton | Toby Ogilvie-Smals | Alan Spencer | Stuart AJ Moncur

𝟏𝟑𝟗-𝟏𝟒𝟐 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐎𝐍 📍 Savills is bringing to the market this prime city centre, mixed-use development opportunity. 🟨 Freehold, mixed use development opportunity 🟨 Short term income 🟨 Potential for vertical development (STP) 🟨 Brighton - one of the South Coast's leading commercial centres 🟨 47,582 sq ft GIA For further information please contact: James Stratton | Ellie Smith Or our joint agents at SHW: Martin Clark | Emma Ormiston| Peter Coldbreath

🎉Savills on behalf of Old Park Lane Management (OPLM), has sold 98 Buchanan Street and 31 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow to Cervidae for £13.775 million.🎉 Eilidh Levein, Associate in the Scotland investment team, comments: “We were delighted to represent OPLM in this disposal, the conclusion of which follows a flurry of activity on Buchanan Street, with more than £25 million placed under offer at the end of 2024” JLL represented the purchaser. Please read the full article here ➡️ http://savi.li/6041UWX4h

Evolve Estates, part of M Core Property, has acquired Beaumont Leys, a thriving community shopping centre in Leicester's high-growth suburb. This 10-acre site caters to a residential population of 670,000 and features major tenants like Tesco Extra and Aldi. This acquisition is a joint venture with M Core. Recent enhancements include a drive-through Starbucks and B&M's commitment to the former Wilko unit on a 10-year lease. This community asset serves residents' requirements for convenience shopping and Evolve will use its expertise in this sector to manage the asset, working the tenant mix while optimising the centre for the local community's needs. Sebastian Macdonald-Hall, Partner adds "The shopping centre is perfectly positioned for the local community; Beaumont Leys is a key district within Leicester and is home to several attractions that contribute to its vibrant life."   James Stratton, Savills and Tim Lloyd, Cited Property  acted for Evolve.   Will Lund, Knight Frank and Steven Lewis, Lewis & Partners  acted for the vendor. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTN6tn6J Joe O'Keefe | Danny O'Keefe | Chris Daly | Philip M Murphy #commercialrealestate #leicester #retail #acquisitions