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
In the black
Harris Lamb’s Retail team has been working with clients with a view to boosting their high street presence ahead of November 27th. The Black Friday phenomenon is no longer the online secret for savvy shoppers that it once was – the last Friday in November is now… Read More
HARRIS LAMB CALLS ON WORCESTERSHIRE BUSINESSES TO WORK WITH LOCAL AUTHORITY TO MAXIMISE BUSINESS RATES CHANGES
Harris Lamb has announced hopes that businesses in the county are drawing together resources to best respond to the Chancellor’s announcement that local authorities would retain the proceeds from business rates, and hopes to gain insight on the matter at the Worcestershire LEP conference in Droitwich this week. The… Read More
HARRIS LAMB WORKS WITH DEVELOPER TO ADDRESS WEST MIDLANDS STOCK SHORTAGE AND OFFER DESIGN & BUILD OPPORTUNITIES
Businesses are now considering smaller Design and Build projects as a result of a lack of industrial stock across the West Midlands, and a number of opportunities have opened up at a Birmingham business park. Harris Lamb has teamed up with developer BCI to offer opportunities at Tameside Business Park in Perry Barr, Birmingham. Alex Eagleton… Read More
HARRIS LAMB GRADUATE SURVEYOR ACHIEVES MRICS QUALIFICATION
A graduate surveyor at Harris Lamb has achieved her Chartered Surveyor status after two years with the business. Sara Elwell joined the company in June 2013, bringing with her a first class degree in Real Estate Management and Business from Liverpool John Moores University, and was appointed to the award-winning Agency… 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 SELLS FORMER MAJESTIC WINE STORE IN WORCESTER
A former Worcester wine warehouse is set to be refurbished into a niche retail scheme. Harris Lamb has overseen the £150,000 sale of the 4,500sq ft former Majestic Wine store in Silver Street on behalf of Carillion Richardson. Jacqui Bayliss, of Harris Lamb’s Worcester office, welcomed the investment into… 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
Birmingham’s breaking records
This week has been a huge one for Birmingham. Yesterday, it hit the headlines that the city attracted a record number of visitors, with three million extra people heading to its bright lights. In all, 37.2 million visitors came to Birmingham during 2014 – ten per cent more than any… Read More
A second city with a first class future
It’s been a few short weeks since the long-anticipated new-look New Street and Grand Central shopping centre revealed itself to the public, and what a welcome addition to Birmingham they’ve proved. The always great second city has become a real force to be reckoned with as it welcomes… Read More
ANOTHER TRIO OF TROPHIES FOR THE AGENCY TEAM
The Harris Lamb trophy cabinet continues to grow after our agency team was presented with three accolades at the CoStar Agency Awards. The business has been named top West Midlands industrial agents within the availability, deals and instructions categories at the prestigious industry awards… 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
The JLR Effect
For many months now, the Midlands media has been full of stories about luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover going from strength to strength as it drives the UK economy, particularly here in the Midlands. High-level development by the brand has ensured that its Solihull plant represents… Read More
PRIME FASHION RETAIL OPPORTUNITY UP FOR GRABS ON SHREWSBURY HIGH STREET
A tenant is being sought to take on an established fashion retail site in Shrewsbury town centre. The former East shop, at 13 High Street, is being let by Harris Lamb, offering a great opportunity to retailers seeking a prominent presence in the town. Set… Read More
Harris Lamb welcomes Shirley Greenlees on board
Harris Lamb has appointed senior surveyor Shirley Greenlees to its Birmingham team. Shirley joins the property management team, bringing more than 10 years’ experience within the sector including King Sturge and JLL. Gert Corfield, director at Harris Lamb, said: “We continue to develop our team to ensure we… Read More