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HARRIS LAMB REPORTS CONSISTENTLY HIGH RENT COLLECTION SUCCESS THROUGH 2020-2022
Property management specialists at Harris Lamb are celebrating further success after hitting rent collection target rates for the seventh quarter in a row. The business sets itself a goal of collecting more than 80 per cent of rents on behalf of its property management clients within 14 days of… Read More
HARRIS LAMB APPOINTS SENIOR PLANNER ED SIMCOX
Harris Lamb has expanded its planning team with the appointment of a Senior Planner. Ed Simcox joins the business from Wychavon District Council, bringing extensive knowledge of residential and employment land projects to the team. Patrick Downes, Director, said: “We are delighted that Ed has joined the business. He brings… Read More
HARRIS LAMB OVERSEES REFURBISHMENT AT WEDNESFIELD INDUSTRIAL UNIT
Building consultants at Harris Lamb have overseen an extensive refurbishment at a Wolverhampton industrial unit further to it being let to a doors and windows specialist. The team was instructed by Byfield Holdings LTD to oversee the project at Unit 15 on the Planetary Industrial Estate in Wednesfield as part… Read More
COVENTRY REPTILE SPECIALISTS UNVEIL NEW HOME AFTER RELOCATING TO FORMER GYM
A former Coventry gym has begun a new lease of life as a specialist reptile store after Harris Lamb’s retail team secured KBN Reptiles as a new occupier for the property. KBN Reptiles opened its doors at 11 Longfellow Road this month further to signing a 10-year lease and fitting… Read More
HARRIS LAMB MARKETS IDYLLIC VILLAGE SITE FOR FOUR-HOME DEVELOPMENT
Residential agents at Harris Lamb are marketing a land parcel in the village of Weldon with planning consent for four new homes. The 0.4-acre site on Stamford Road is located in the attractive conservation stone village of Weldon on the edge of Corby, and is positioned close to local amenities. Read More
HARRIS LAMB LAUNCHES TELFORD OFFICE AS IT FURTHERS MIDLANDS PRESENCE
Commercial property consultancy Harris Lamb has opened a new office in Telford as it expands its network of offices within the Midlands. The business, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, launched the new office at Stafford Park with two key appointments. Matthew Tilt, formerly a Director at Lambert… Read More
HARRIS LAMB SELLS FORMER INDUSTRIAL SITE TO DEVELOPER FOR RESIDENTIAL REGENERATION
Harris Lamb’s Residential Land specialists have sold a Brierley Hill brownfield site to Lovell Homes for redevelopment. Acting on behalf of Tata Steel (UK) Ltd, the Cookley Works site has been sold for £1.5m, to facilitate the construction of 71 new homes. This included considerable work in securing a suitable… Read More
BAKERY CHAIN CHOOSES RUGBY’S SWAN CENTRE AS LOCATION FOR LATEST FRANCHISE
A popular bakery chain has become the latest occupier at a Rugby shopping centre, further enhancing its reputation as a core provider of retail and dining options for the town. Eggfree Cake Box, which specialises in producing high quality eggless, vegetarian cream cakes, has signed a 15-year lease at the… Read More
FORMER ROTHERHAM TECHNOLOGY CENTRE SOLD FOR RESIDENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT
Residential land agents at Harris Lamb have sold the former Swinden Technology Centre in Rotherham to Keepmoat Homes for almost £6million. Acting on behalf of Tata Steel (UK) Ltd, the business was tasked with disposing of the 16-acre site, formerly used as the main research facility in the UK involved… Read More
HARRIS LAMB COLLABORATES WITH KENDRICK HOMES TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERS FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENTS
Residential land agents at Harris Lamb have been tasked with identifying a selection of housing associations to connect with high-end developer Kendrick Homes to provide affordable housing options at a number of quality sites in rural and semi-rural locations. Kendrick Homes sought the business’ assistance in forming partnerships for developments… Read More
HARRIS LAMB ANNOUNCES 2022 PROMOTIONS
Harris Lamb has announced three key promotions within the business, recognising the work of team members within its Building Consultancy, Residential Land and Lease Advisory departments. Abi Linford, of the business’ Lease Advisory team, has been promoted to Associate, while James Willcock, within the Residential Land team, has become a… Read More
HEART OF ENGLAND CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY UNVEILS NEW LOCAL CENTRE IN WARWICK
A new mixed-use development in Warwick has launched, with Heart of England Co-Operative Society taking occupation at the site. The society has also invested in a parade of retail units opposite to establish a community focused neighbourhood scheme. The multi-million pound Local Centre, located next to Heathcote Primary School at… Read More
BIRMINGHAM FREEHOLD OFFICE BOUGHT BY INVESTOR
Agents at Harris Lamb have sold the freehold of a prestigious Edgbaston office building, as Birmingham’s thriving office-based workforce returns to the city. A private investor has purchased the freehold of 71 Francis Road for an undisclosed sum. Tom Morley, who oversaw the deal for Harris Lamb, said the business… Read More
WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED ONCE MORE: TEAM HL PREPARES FOR THE CUMBRIAN CHALLENGE
A fundraising foursome from Team HL are on the last leg of training for a grueling hike through the Lake District in aid of Walking With The Wounded. Tom Morley, Rob Pinks, Andy Groves and Simon Hawley, have pledged to raise £2,000 by taking part in the charity’s flagship fund-raising… Read More
GOVERNMENT’S TECHNICAL REVIEW OF BUSINESS RATES PROCESS RESULTS IN RED TAPE HEADACHE FOR RATEPAYERS
Business Rates specialists at Harris Lamb have raised concerns about the pressure ratepayers are set to be subjected to further to a fundamental review of the system by the Government. Whilst the team welcomes plans for a three-year revaluation cycle from April 2023, it fears that potential appeals will fall… Read More