SUZI MARSHALL APPOINTED TO RECOVERIES TEAM AT HARRIS LAMB
Harris Lamb has appointed Suzi Marshall to its recoveries and receivership team as the business strengthens its service offering in 2016. Having spent the last 18 months at TSR in Shropshire, specialising in valuation, agency and management work, Suzi’s extensive experience in the recoveries sector will provide Harris Lamb with… Read More
Our concerns over the impact of enterprise zones
Harris Lamb’s Rating team has voiced its concerns over the financial incentives being offered to Enterprise Zones in comparison to those areas that fall outside their boundaries. Nigel Fletcher Nigel Fletcher of the rating team said: “Enterprise Zones are central to the Government’s long-term economic plan,… Read More
HLPC CRITICISES LGA CALL FOR DEVELOPER PENALTIES ON SLOW SITE COMPLETION
Harris Lamb’s planning consultancy has criticised calls from the Local Government Association to penalise house builders for failing to quickly complete developments once planning permission was in place. The LGA said 475,000 homes with planning permission were not completed in 2014-15, but councils were not… Read More
Redevelopment plans for Louisa Ryland House submitted to Birmingham City Council
Plans have been submitted to transform a landmark Birmingham building into prime office and retail space. Before: Louisa Ryland House as it is now The application to redevelop Louisa Ryland House on Newhall Street has been submitted to Birmingham City Council by Graftongate on behalf of Euro… Read More
Getting the measure of the latest property legislation
New legislation around property measurement came into force on January 1st to ensure that all properties are measured and reported upon in a consistent way. While the newly published International Property Measurement Standards currently only relates to office properties, it will become mandatory for other types… Read More
Sean Rooney joins Harris Lamb’s planning team
Harris Lamb has expanded its planning team with the appointment of Sean Rooney, who is returning to the city after spending three years working in Manchester. Sean, who has a background within the private sector, has relocated from a technical and environmental consultancy, where he built up a strong… Read More
DEMAND FOR RETAIL SPACE IN WORCESTER SURGES
Demand for retail opportunities in Worcester’s thriving city centre is increasing as brands seek a presence, hinting at a very successful 2016 for traders in the city, Harris Lamb’s retail team has reported. The second half of 2015 has seen a spike in enquiries for premium retail space within… Read More
HARRIS LAMB SECURES SALFORD PRIORS LAND SALE TO BOVIS HOMES FOR 60-HOUSE REDEVELOPMENT
Charles D’Auncey Charles D’Auncey, director of Harris Lamb, oversaw the sale on behalf of Alamo, and said that there had been a significant amount of interest in the site due to its greenfield status and its village location. “This particular site was in high demand with developers thanks to… Read More
Mill Green Designer Outlet Village set to be a major boost for Staffs economy
There have been rumblings for the past few years that developers wanted to open a retail outlet village in Staffordshire, but the rumours have finally become a reality and set hands hovering over purse-strings in anticipation. Not only have plans for Mill Green Designer Outlet Village finally been… Read More
HARRIS LAMB SELLS MALVERN WAREHOUSE TO BESPOKE KITCHEN DESIGNERS
Harris Lamb has sold a Malvern production building to a bespoke furniture manufacturer for £1.5million. Roundhouse, an independent firm of designers and craftsmen specialising in bespoke kitchen design and build, has bought Orion House, a building previously occupied by Permadoor on the Spring Lane Industrial Estate to expand its manufacturing… Read More
Challenge Solihull – the town’s task ahead to hold its own against Grand Central
The past few months have inevitably had an impact on the retailers of Solihull. The launch of Grand Central – which saw John Lewis open a second store in the region, Resorts World and the relaunch of the Mailbox has led to Solihull BID devising a strategy to ensure… Read More
Funding heroes and rugby heroes – the Worcester Six launch
I was delighted to be one of the hosts at the official launch of the long-awaited Worcester Six business and commercial park this month, where rugby legend Neil Back MBE was the guest of honour. Neil Back’s 2003 World Cup medal Held… Read More
Proud to be supporting Worcestershire LEP
The Harris Lamb team were amongst the guests at the Worcestershire LEP Conference on Friday, meeting a number of other successful businesses based within the county. The LEP is one of the best performing in the UK, leading the county to be cited as World Class Worcestershire, and has … Read More
HARRIS LAMB’S INVESTMENT TEAM SECURES SECURES SALES OF £11M FOR WORCESTERSHIRE PROPERTIES
Investment in Worcestershire is increasing, property consultancy Harris Lamb has reported, following the sale of a prime Worcester office building for £8million. The sale of 3 Kings Court on the Kings Court Business Park is the third opportunity overseen by the business’ Investment team to be seized within… Read More
PRIME DROITWICH RETAIL SITE AND ACCOMMODATION ON THE MARKET THROUGH HARRIS LAMB
An opportunity to buy a shop and two flats in the heart of Droitwich town centre has come to the market through agents Harris Lamb. The premises, which occupies a prime location fronting onto Victoria Square, includes a ground floor mid-terraced shop with two flats with independent access. Read More