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HARRIS LAMB SELLS COVENTRY’S CO-OPERATIVE STORE TO EDG PROPERTY FOR RETAIL SCHEME REDEVELOPMENT
Harris Lamb has been instructed by the Heart of England Co-operative Society to sell a number of its stores. The business sold the first site, in Coventry city centre, to EDG Property, which has now appointed Make – the firm of architects responsible for The Cube in Birmingham… Read More
HARRIS LAMB’S STOKE OFFICE REPORTS BEST QUARTER THREE STATISTICS IN FIVE YEARS
Harris Lamb’s Stoke office has recorded the highest number of enquiries during quarter three since 2010, accurately following its forecast for the year. The Stoke team reported that it has experienced consistently high numbers of enquiries during the summer; traditionally a quieter time within the sector, and has surpassed the number… Read More
HARRIS LAMB WARNS LANDLORDS TO BE VIGILANT AS NEW TENANT SAFETY LAWS ARE ENFORCED
New legislation brought in around smoke and carbon monoxide alarms means that landlords need to be far more vigilant about the properties they let or risk a fine of up to £5,000, Harris Lamb’s property management team has warned. New regulations were brought in on October… Read More
SUPER SPEEDY FI COMPLETES THE WORCESTER CITY 10K
Congratulations to Harris Lamb’s super-fit running fiend Fiona Mellor, who added another string to her bow this weekend when she completed the Worcester City 10K run and achieved a new personal best. Fiona (right) with training partner Katie Tomkins Fiona joined 2,500 competitors at the start-line lined up… Read More
HARRIS LAMB MARKETS SMETHWICK BLUE PLAQUE PROPERTY MARKING THE THREE SHIRES OAK SITE
It is not often that a commercial agent sells a property of such historical significance that it has been commemorated with a blue plaque, but Harris Lamb is marketing a former Smethwick bakery that has been deemed worthy of the honour. Blue plaques are placed on properties boasting famous… Read More
HARRIS LAMB SPONSORS THE WEST BROMWICH HARRIERS MID SUMMER 5K EVENT
West Bromwich Harriers running club is accepting entries for its annual Mid Summer 5km run, which will be sponsored this year by Harris Lamb property consultancy. This annual event has been held for a number of years and is now in its third year based at the Q3 Academy. The… Read More
Don’t let us lose the High Street
The British Retail Council is putting pressure on the Government to prioritise a major overhaul of the business rates tax system to avoid the closure of thousands of UK shops within the next 18 months. A comprehensive study of the tax claims that 80,000 shops could… Read More
4.5 ACRE STOKE ON TRENT DEVELOPMENT SITE AVAILABLE THROUGH HARRIS LAMB
Four acres of prominent roadside land in Stoke-on-Trent have recently been placed on the market, offering great opportunities to occupiers looking to capitalise on the region’s improving roadside sector. Diamond Park in Fenton is a 4.5 acre parcel of land fronting Victoria Place and is suitable for a wide variety… Read More
HARRIS LAMB MARKETS RETAIL/LEISURE UNITS ON PRIME SHREWSBURY SITE
Harris Lamb is marketing two 10,000sq ft units on a Shrewsbury Retail Park, representing a key opportunity for businesses seeking a prominent location in the North of the town. Forming part of the established Arrow Point Retail Park fronting onto Brixton Way, the two adjacent units benefit from a large… Read More
EUROPROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED ACQUIRES LOUISA RYLAND HOUSE
The Birmingham based private family office investment fund EPIL (Euro Property Investments Limited), advised by Harris Lamb, has acquired the virtual freehold interest in Louisa Ryland House in Birmingham’s central business district. EPIL provided funding for the acquisition and has partnered with Graftongate, advised by Colliers, in order to be… Read More
HARRIS LAMB OVERSEES £3.75m EXTENSION AT SALFORD PRIORS FOR ALAMO MANUFACTURING SERVICES (AMS), A MEMBER COMPANY OF ALAMO GROUP EUROPE LTD
Harris Lamb’s building team has overseen the £3.75m, 4,800 sqm. extension for Alamo Manufacturing Services (AMS) in Salford Priors, a member company of Alamo Group Europe Ltd, whilst minimising the impact on surrounding areas and the environment. Alamo Group Europe Ltd are world leaders in the design, manufacture, distribution and… Read More
STOKE SURVEYOR IS AWARDED AssocRICS QUALIFICATION
A surveyor at Harris Lamb is celebrating after being awarded her AssocRICS qualification after four years of study. Becky Colclough, who is based at Harris Lamb’s Stoke office, now plans to complete her studies to become a Chartered Surveyor. Becky joined Harris Lamb in 2008 as an office trainee, and… Read More
HARRIS LAMB OVERSEES NEW VAX BUILDING IN DROITWICH
Harris Lamb is playing a key part in the development of a design and build premises of 231,000 square feet in Droitwich on behalf of Vax. The purpose built premises at Stonebridge Cross will centralise Vax’s warehousing operation, safeguarding jobs and allowing for further job creation. Vax employs 200 staff,… Read More
HARRIS LAMB SUPPORTS VAX EXPANSION AT COLMORE SQUARE
Harris Lamb has worked with floor cleaning specialists Vax to take over a further 20,000 sq ft at its Birmingham head office. Vax, which already occupies 25,000 sq ft at the fifth floor of 2 Colmore Square, has expanded within the building, taking on in addition the fourth floor of… Read More