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North-West based Roundhouse Properties has sold the final phase at its third Momentum site ahead of its planned Summer completion.

The last 1,300 Sq Ft unit of the ten in the third and final phase was taken by Just German Parts, which now means all 48 units at the Momentum@Cuerden site will be occupied.

Just German Parts specialises in providing automotive parts and accessories to commercial and domestic customers, specifically for marques in the VAG group and BMW. The company focuses on sourcing selected quality aftermarket products that are high quality while cheaper than main dealers. The business will be relocating from its Accrington base.

Daley Anderson, joint owner said: “We’ve been searching for a new location for a long time as we specifically wanted a base that had direct access to the motorway network and was easy for our customers to visit us. The premises will enable us to serve a wider Lancashire base and were looking forward to being part of a vibrant business community.”

Momentum@Cuerden is adjacent to Roundhouse’s South Rings Office Village and opposite to the property company’s South Preston Office Village complex.

Jeremy Lefton, managing director of Roundhouse Momentum Developments, said: “Demand for the units has been high due to the location being next to the M6, M65 and M61 interchange and decent retail and leisure amenities.

“The Momentum concept is a tried and tested model which is working well for SMEs across the county. We’re also hoping to start on our Blackburn and Knowsley sites this year and are continuing to look for other suitable locations in the region to roll out further Momentum sites.”

Construction on the Preston site started in late 2017 and now completed the development will provide 37,800 Sq Ft of commercial space.

For further information contact Roundhouse Properties on 01772 312579 or visit www.roundhouseproperties.co.uk.

North-West based Roundhouse Properties has completed the second phase of construction of 16 units at its third Momentum site in Preston.

June saw the property business build and sell 22 units in the first phase of Momentum@Cuerden and it has now completed and sold all 16 units in the second phase.

Existing tenants Precision Motion, North West Sealants and premium interior design company Vivocasa will be joined by Throne UK, Thrive Personal Training Studio, Evolve Document Solutions and Chorley-based Coopers Taxis which will use Momentum@Cuerden to expand into South Ribble.

Jeremy Lefton, managing director of Roundhouse Momentum Development, said: “Progress on the site has been fantastic and we’re looking forward to welcoming our new tenants to it. We’ll be starting on the final phase in November, which will see 12 units being built.  Demand for them is high and if our sites are a sign of the vitality of SMEs in the region, then they are in good health.”

Construction on the Preston site started in August 2017 and when it finishes at the end of 2018, the development will provide 37,800 Sq Ft of commercial space. The property company is in the process of securing planning for its Knowsley site which will be the first Momentum Business Centre outside of Lancashire.

Momentum@Cuerden Business Centre is adjacent to Roundhouse’s South Rings Office Village and opposite the property company’s South Preston Office Village complex.

For further information contact Roundhouse Properties on 01772 312579 or visit www.roundhouseproperties.co.uk.

North-West based Roundhouse Properties has acquired a site in Blackburn to develop its popular Momentum business centre concept.

The property company acquired 3.5 acres on Shadsworth Business Park in Blackburn in April where it will build 68 units providing a total of 4,273 Sq M (46,100 Sq Ft) in commercial space.

The Shadsworth location will be the fourth Momentum Business Centre delivered by Roundhouse Properties. It has successfully developed other sites at Buckshaw Village, Bamber Bridge and is in the process of completing phase one construction works at its South Rings site.  A total of 127 business units in the Momentum model have been brought to the market in the last four years.

Jeremy Lefton, managing director of Roundhouse Momentum Development, said: “Our Momentum business centres have proved to be very popular and we are looking to repeat this success at key sites around the North West. We look for locations that offer easy access to key motorway networks and Shadsworth has long been identified as a place where our Momentum model will thrive.

“There is a strong demand from business owners for this type of property which they can either rent or purchase but ultimately offer flexible spaces for their businesses to grow. We hope to secure planning approval in October and aim to start construction work in early 2019”

For further information contact Roundhouse Properties on 01772 312579 or visit www.roundhouseproperties.co.uk.

Despite it only being the beginning of the month, November is proving a busy month for Lancashire-based Roundhouse Properties, as the property company welcomes another two exchanges to purchase business units at its new Momentum Business Centre@South Rings, Bamber Bridge – with phase one of the construction close to completion.

The exchange of contracts sees railway engineering specialists, Haigh Rail take on units 3, 4 and 5 at the business park, resulting in the total space stretching over 2,872 sq ft for a combined cost of £302,000. Established in 2011, Haigh Rail employs 34 people based across the UK. The sale will see them move from its previous Roundhouse property development at Buckshaw village.

Commenting on the move, Managing Director, Chris Haigh said: “The area has always provided us with the ability and flexibility to access the motorway network instantly, which is crucial for the work we carry out across the rail network. Due to company growth, and the need to expand our facilities, we saw Momentum as the perfect solution.

“We plan to move into two of the units immediately, the third we’ve purchased as an investment for future expansion. We have had an excellent working relationship with Roundhouse Properties and look forward to continuing this for the foreseeable future – it’s nice to know we’re in safe hands.”

Another company which has chosen Roundhouse Properties’ Momentum site to grow its personalised clothing company is Ultimate Identity. Expanding to take on a second office, the first being in Blackburn, purchasing units 1 and 2 in excess of 1,686 sq ft for £203,300, where they hope to offer new employment opportunities in the area.

Ultimate Identity was established by managing director Paul Booth in 1996, who saw a gap in the market to offer a full in house printing and embroidery service, for work, school and sportswear. Whilst also supplying a range of health & safety products into schools and the NHS.

Commenting on the sale, Paul Booth said: “The location of Momentum is amazing for us, 30 seconds drive from the M6 and M65 ensures we can easily offer our services to customers in the nearby surrounding towns, as well as servicing the Preston area. Myself and the team can’t wait to move into our new home.”

Phase one of Momentum Business Centre@South Rings, Bamber Bridge will see 19 of 42 business units, offering flexible office and industrial space, ranging from 630 sq ft to 2,130 sq ft, specifically designed for small to medium sized businesses. Situated in the heart of the North West with excellent access to all the area’s major motorways, (M6, M61, M65) linking to the region’s largest towns and cities including Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and Blackburn.

Due to high demand and a lack of availability during Phase one, Roundhouse Properties has recently commenced work on phase 2 of the build at Momentum Business Centre@South Rings. Nick Kos from Bailey Deakin & Hamiltons were sole agents for the Bamber Bridge development.

Avalon Doors has recently exchanged contracts to purchase the very first business unit at, Lancashire-based, Roundhouse Properties new Momentum Business Centre@South Rings, Bamber Bridge, with phase one of construction expected to be completed in October.

Established in 1991, Avalon Doors has grown to become a leader in supplying and installing security doors, security roller shutters, awnings and garage doors for industrial, commercial and domestic use throughout Preston and Blackpool.

Purchased for £76,500, the sale will see the doors and awnings specialists move from its Leyland location to a business unit, measuring 729 sq ft, which can be tailored to suit the businesses requirements.

Jeremy Lefton, Managing director of Roundhouse Properties, said: “Avalon Doors is a well established Lancashire business and we’re privileged to welcome the company to our new development, offering them the flexibility to expand, in an area we believe is in line for fast track growth. In the coming weeks we hope to announce more purchase sales, as we are currently in advanced discussions with a number of parties.”

Peter Singleton, Avalon Doors’ Managing Director added: “We are very much looking forward to moving into our new office. Momentum Business Centre will give us the platform to continue growing the business. It’s a quality development that’s situated in a great location with access to the national motorway network. We were extremely impressed with the design and functionality of the development, giving us the flexibility we need.”

Phase one of Momentum Business Centre@South Rings, Bamber Bridge will see 19 of 42 business units, offering flexible office and industrial space, ranging from 630 sq ft to 2,130 sq ft, specifically designed for small to medium sized businesses, with completion expected by October/November 2015. Situated in the heart of the North West with excellent access to all the area’s major motorways, (M6,M61,M65) linking to the region’s largest towns and cities including Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and Blackburn.

Nick Kos from Bailey Deakin & Hamiltons were sole agents for the Bamber Bridge development.

Located just south of Preston, Roundhouse Properties’ flagship office development at South Rings offers a village-like layout in an established and rapidly growing commercial community in an area that has proved popular among larger national companies for satellite offices.

Organisations in the Lancashire and Greater Manchester areas especially will find the connectivity of South Rings particularly advantageous, thanks to the immediate access to the main M6, M61 and M65 motorway network; linking the region’s largest cities and towns while avoiding the congestion of city or town centre locations.

South Rings Office Village, where Roundhouse has its head office, provides an extremely attractive business location along with establishing the business as part of a larger commercial area whose occupiers include Sainsbury’s, B&Q, two Premier Inns with adjoining pubs, Matalan, Aldi and The Places for People HQ Office complex.

Phase one of the development, completed in 2011, comprises six self-contained 1,371sq ft. offices which can be split into two individual floors. These units are now fully let with tenants including Leonard Curtis Business Rescue and Recovery, Lamb and Swift Property Surveyors, Bespoke Internet, John Munroe Hospital, Anglian Windows and CS Storage.

Future phases involve detailed planning permission for 23 office units which will offer three standard sizes of offices that can be split into two floors or combined together to create a larger office space. In addition, businesses will be able to choose bespoke offices on a design and build basis.

South Rings Office Village was born out of the success of the South Preston Office Village model: a 15-office development with 95% now fully occupied. Roundhouse Properties is currently looking to repeat this successful formula with other developments, most notably Momentum Business Centre at South Rings where work is currently underway and on target to be completed in August with a development comprising of 43 small business units.

Lancashire-based Roundhouse Properties is looking to repeat its successful Momentum Business Centre Model at South Rings, with a new development at South Rings, Bamber Bridge, Preston, adjacent to B & Q.

Planning permission has recently been granted for the 2.3 acre site to develop 43 business units, offering flexible office and industrial space, ranging from 636 sq. ft. to 2,544 sq. ft., specifically designed for small to medium sized businesses.

The new Momentum Business Centre site is well-placed geographically and part of a thriving, established retail and commercial centre, near to Roundhouse Properties’ flagship South Rings Office Village and South Preston Office Village schemes.

Jeremy Lefton, director of Roundhouse Properties, said: “Following the success of our Momentum Business Centre Models, we’re delighted to be repeating this formula with the development of Bamber Bridge, operating in an area that is in line for fast track growth.

“Lancashire has tremendous opportunities for growth and development, and the new Business Centre provides an excellent location with immediate access to the main motorway networks, linking the region’s largest cities and towns.

“All our developments try to focus on three key attributes – location, flexibility and affordability. This approach has proved extremely successful, giving occupants the platform to grow and succeed. Businesses or investors can acquire the properties through a lease, purchase or combination, being lease/purchase.”

Roundhouse Properties will again work with J. Waring and Sons Ltd as the Main Building Contractor, supported by Partington Associates providing the Architectural and Structural Services. The first phase of the build is already underway and is expected to be completed by summer 2015. Units will be available to buy for £76,500 or rent for £6,000 per annum.

The properties will be directly marketed by Roundhouse Properties, supported by Nick Kos from Bailey Deakin & Hamilton’s, who is the sole agent for the development.

For further information contact Roundhouse Properties on 01772 312579 or visit www.roundhouseproperties.co.uk.

A £3million business park in Chorley is now fully occupied only four months after its construction was completed.

Momentum Business Centre@Buckshaw which comprises 35 business units is now home to Haigh Rail, Race Suspension Services, TK Platt electrical Ltd and S&S Northern to name but a few.

The final 1085 sq ft unit has now been let to regional marketing business, Marvel At Everything. The company is a new business and boast over 30 years in media, print, events and digital online industry.

The business which, was founded by Colin Pinches earlier this year, provides the full range of marketing which includes all forms of media, events, design, branding and online services.

One of its most recent projects was handling all the advertising, filming and signage for the recent Southport Air Show.

Colin said “I’ve been very impressed with the flexibility of the development, the product and the concept in general.

The other aspect that I was attracted to is the mix of businesses on Momentum and there’s a real community feel.

“As well as operating nationally we are looking to expand our client base locally and this is why we felt Momentum is an excellent base for growing the business.”

Jeremy Lefton, director at Roundhouse Properties said: “Demand for these properties has been huge and it has certainly performed beyond our expectations. It is a concept we are now looking to roll out to other parts of Lancashire and the wider North West.

“The key to success so far at Momentum Business Centre is that we have given both large and small businesses access to flexible, affordable and modern accommodation, which can be purchased outright, leased or even a combination of both through our lease purchase scheme.”

For further information contact Roundhouse Properties on 01772 312579 or visit www.roundhouseproperties.co.uk.

Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group has increased its presence at Roundhouse Properties’ South Rings Office Village in Preston.

The company which opened an office at the business park in November 2011, has experienced significant growth, fuelling the need for extra office at the popular location.

It originally took a 1,400 sq ft office on a 10-year lease and has now signed an additional lease for a further 737 sq ft. This now means that phase one of South Rings Office Village is nearly fully let with only one ground floor office available.

Since starting out as an insolvency practice, Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group has significantly developed its service lines to become one of the UK’s leading providers of debt and funding solutions to SME’s.

The firm has more than 150 employees and provides directors of struggling businesses with positive strategic advice, enabling them to retain control of their business, as well as creditors and professionals involved with those dealing with debt and financial problems.

Mark Delaney, director at Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group, said: “Our business in Preston has gone from strength to strength, consequently leading to a need for additional office space. Our increased capacity at this office and convenient location means our services are more accessible to companies based not only in Lancashire, but also in Merseyside and Cumbria.”

Jeremy Lefton, director of Roundhouse Properties added: “It is great to see a client experience growth and with our philosophy of providing flexible business in which companies flourish, we can help Leonard Curtis grow its operation.”

Nick Kos from Bailey Deakin & Hamiltons and Richard Warton from Jones Lang Lasalle are acting joint agents for the South Rings Office Village.