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19th December 2011
Fixings firm expands with city showroom move
A move to landmark, refurbished premises close to Leicester city centre will enable a prominent Leicester fixings firm to expand. DFS Fixings has launched a new outlet in Foundry Square, off Belgrave Gate, in refurbished former car showrooms acquired by leading Leicester commercial property specialist Andrew and Ashwell. The new premises provides...
18th November 2011
Dwindling membership has called time on a landmark of the Leicester working men’s club movement. Spinney Hill Working Men’s Club, in Frisby Road, which closed at the end of August, is now up for sale with leading Leicester commercial property specialist Andrew and Ashwell. The property is currently on the market...
14th September 2011
Sponsor boost for Lizzie’s tennis hopes
Winning prospects for junior tennis player Lizzie Allwood have gained a major boost with sponsorship for training at a prestigious Leicestershire academy. Leading Leicester commercial property specialist Andrew and Ashwell has stepped in to sponsor Lizzie for a year’s full-time coaching and study at Loughborough University-based MyTennis. Eleven year-old Lizzie won the...
7th September 2011
Prime lettings boost business growth
Prime space at Troon Way Business Centre is paving the way for companies to grow. New lettings in recent weeks by leading Leicestershire commercial property specialist Andrew and Ashwell at the ten-acre business park reflect strong demand for firms seeking accessible locations. Andrew and Ashwell has let two units in swift succession,...
25th July 2011
Demand for power signals manufacturing upturn.
Growing demand for premises with larger power supplies has sparked optimism of a rise in manufacturing that could boost market recovery. Recent increased uptake of shed premises nationally is seen as a positive sign of a manufacturing upturn for the economy. Leading Midlands commercial property specialist Andrew and Ashwell confirms...
29th June 2011
Seeds of growth as speculative schemes get off the ground
With the completion of several new speculative schemes in Leicestershire there are tentative signs that developers may once more be prepared to take a risk in obtaining occupancy. Malcolm Grayson, Director at leading Midlands commercial property specialist Andrew and Ashwell, assesses trends on the Leicestershire scene: Speculative development is the lifeblood of...
3rd June 2011
Old Dalby Melton Mowbray let to Echotechnics
Highcross has let a 16,545 sq ft industrial/warehouse unit at its Old Dalby Business Park, near Melton Mowbray, to Ecotechnics. The company, which is a manufacturer and distributor of equipment for the horticultural trade, previously occupied two smaller units at the scheme. Highcross has let the unit to Ecotechnics on a five-year...
1st June 2011
Office move shines green light on expansion
A south Leicestershire customer relationship management company is expanding with a move to new office premises at Central Park, Lutterworth. Leading Leicester commercial property specialist Andrew and Ashwell has let the 3,800 sq ft premises to Green 4 Solutions Ltd; facilitating further growth for the company, which deals with some of...
16th May 2011
Door-opening move for Leicester window firm
A move to large factory premises is set to open doors for a Leicester windows and conservatories firm, streamlining production, offering scope for expansion and creating 25 new jobs. Leading Leicester commercial property specialist Andrew and Ashwell has recently completed the letting of the 44,671 sq ft of space at Wharf...
11th May 2011
Coates Shows Further Confidence in Lutterworth
A new speculative development aimed at up-and-coming businesses is set for completion at Cosford Business Park, Lutterworth. The construction of 14 high quality units, designed for smaller enterprises, has been attracting considerable interest, with a growing number of enquiries. Units will be ready for occupation from early June, marking one of...
4th May 2011
Glimmers of light in a challenging market
An uncertain economic climate is creating a challenging market for commercial property across all sectors. The first quarter this year has seen commercial property struggle against fears of swingeing public sector cuts, while lack of government action over empty rate liability continues to put the burden on landlords and hamper new...
12th April 2011
HIGHCROSS’ WHITTLE ESTATE IN WHETSTONE, LECISESTERSHIRE REALLY TAKES OFF
Highcross’ Whittle Estate, in Whetstone Leicestershire has undergone a period of tremendous success in the last 12 months, securing a number of high profile occupiers. Joe Curlett, Senior Asset Manager at Highcross comments: “Fashion and footwear retailer, Dune Group, have recently stepped into the estate and taken 43,000 sq ft...
