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21.08.23

The Botanist are coming to Bournemouth

Jackson Criss have agreed a letting to The Botanist who will make a welcome addition to Bobby’s department store in Bournemouth (comprising beauty hall, art gallery local artisans and Franco Manca).

Opening Q2 2024, The Botanist will be complete with a rooftop and sun terrace!

This letting will breathe new life into the building now known as Bobby’s, which has brought vibrancy to the town centre as a focal point for the vitality of the day and nightlife within Bournemouth.

For more information, contact Adam Rawcliffe on 07968 474 988.

16.08.23

Rent Review - substantial uplift secured on behalf of the landlord

Acting on behalf of a private landlord, Jackson Criss have secured a 15% uplift on this banking premises in at 50-52 Tooting High Street, SW17.

Having bought the premises for the client 5 years earlier, the reversion and business plan were achieved.

For more information, please contact Douglas Macrae on 07977 441 267.

16.08.23

New Tanning Lounge Open in Witham

Jackson Criss have let Unit 28 Newlands Centre to the New Tanning Lounge on a new 5 year lease.
Other retailers within the centre include Greggs, Boots, Savers, Iceland and Card Factory

For further unit availability in Witham, please contact Jacob Matthews on 07817 722 323.

11.07.23

Cambridge – Unit C, 59 Sidney Street (David Clulow)

On behalf of institutional investors, Jackson Criss have secured a new lease to David Clulow for a further period of 10 years at a rental of £80,000 pa. The lease renewal enabled the landlord to dispose of their investment.

For further details, contact Douglas Macrae

10.07.23

Chichester – Unit 2 Dolphin & Anchor, West Street

On behalf of an institutional investor, Jackson Criss have secured a new lease with Costa for a further period of 5 years.

For more details, contact Douglas Macrae.

09.07.23

Boots Commit to Harrogate

Jackson Criss have acted on behalf of an institutional landlord in agreeing a re-gear of the Boots lease at 24-26 Cambridge Street, Harrogate, securing occupation until 2029 at a rebased rental of £275,000 pa for the MSU store of some 30,000 sq ft.

The re-gear has facilitated the investment sale which is on the market via Jackson Criss. For further details, contact Douglas Macrae or Philip Hay.

07.07.23

Edinburgh – New Kirkgate, Leith (Bank of Scotland + Boots)

On behalf of NewRiver REIT, Jackson Criss have secured lease renewals of two key tenants within the Kirkgate Centre, Leith in Edinburgh for further periods of 5 years.

For further details, contact Douglas Macrae

10.05.23

Just in time for Summer! Havianas open in Church Street, Kingston

Jackson Criss are delighted to announce the arrival Havianas at 13-15 Church Street on a new 10 year lease.

This established brand (Brazil, 1962) joins the likes of Rituals, Accessorize, L’Occitane, White Stuff, JD, Molton Brown and Scribbler.

The store will trade as Havianas in summer, then Happy Socks during winter.

For information on lettings in Kingston, please contact Andrew Criss, Jacob Matthews or Jordan Keating on 020 7637 7100.

27.04.23

Hat trick of new openings in Grantham

Acting for Savills IM, Jackson Criss have advised on three new lettings to Maxideals, Specsavers and Yorkshire Trading Co at Isaac Newton Shopping Centre in Grantham.

The scheme is the prime retail scheme in the town, anchored by a Morrisons Supermarket. JC have also advised on a number of lease renewals this year, with Superdrug, Greggs, Costa and Max Spielman all committing to the centre.

For further opportunities in the scheme please speak with Dan Turner on 020 7637 7100.

24.04.23

Coppa Club Open in Guildford

Acting for abrdn, Jackson Criss have leased the landmark Burton’s Building on High Street in Guildford to Coppa Club for their Townhouse concept.

Trading over three floors the property will provide café, workspace, bar and restaurant space in a prime position in the town.

For more information, please contact Dan Turner on 020 7637 7100.

28.02.23

Skegness - 2 new lettings concluded at The Hildreds

Acting on behalf of NewRiver, we have concluded 2 new lettings this week - Pavers (Unit 1) and The Original Factory Shop (Unit 25). In addition JD, are relocating to a larger unit, which they are currently fitting out, due to open Easter 2023.

Hildreds Shopping Centre manager Steve Andrews says: "In today’s challenging retail environment, these new lettings and JD’s upsize are a major endorsement of the centre and demonstrate the confidence that retailers continue to have in the Hildreds Shopping Centre as a retail destination of choice in the region."

To discuss availability, please contact Richard Webster on 07739 680 472.

21.02.23

Tesco Express Open in Barnes

Jackson Criss have let 149-151 Church Road, Barnes, on a new 15 year FRI lease to Tesco Stores Limited. The unit is adjacent to Starbucks and the Red Lion Public House.

The unit is a former bank and was recently extended, stripped and restored to shell and core. It is arranged over ground, first and basement and benefits from rear access at both ground and first floors.

Contact: Adam Rawcliffe on 020 7637 7100

21.02.23

Apple commit to Princes Street, Edinburgh

On behalf of an institutional landlord, Jackson Criss have negotiated the removal of a break option within the Apple lease at Unit 3, 10-14 Princes Street, Edinburgh, securing their occupation within their prime store.

Contact: Douglas Macrae on 0131 226 7654.

21.02.23

Edinburgh - 59a George Street (Church's)

On behalf of an institutional landlord, Jackson Criss have renewed the lease to Church’s Shoes.

Contact: Douglas Macrae on 0131 226 7654.

12.12.22

Marriotts Walk Continues to Attract Independents

Jackson Criss have advised DWS on the continued localised leasing strategy at Marriotts Walk, with 2 established Cotswolds brands opening in the centre.

Alfonso, the award winning Gelateria, and Campden Wines, a local wine bar, have taken space in the centre ready for the festive period.

Please contact Dan Turner for scheme availability on 020 7637 7100.

01.08.22

Repeat Prescription for Superdrug in Kingston upon Thames

Acting on behalf of an institutional landlord, we have agreed an early renewal on a rebased rent with Superdrug Stores to secure their occupation for another 5 years.

Contact Douglas Macrae on 0131 226 7654 for more info.

30.09.22

Jackson Criss win CoStar Award

Dan Turner has been awarded the CoStar Q3 2022 Award for Best Retail Leasing Deal in the South East.

Dan advised Abrdn on their letting to Coppa Club in Guildford town centre (58-62 High Street).

For more information please follow https://www.costarawards.co.uk/quarterly-deal-winners/

13.09.22

Pizza Pilgrims to arrive in Cambridge

On behalf of Aviva Investors, Jackson Criss are excited to announce the letting of 59 Sidney Street, Cambridge to Pizza Pilgrims - it will be their 20th restaurant.

Pizza Pilgrims co-founder Thom Elliott said: "We have always loved Cambridge as a location. It’s such a vibrant place and some of the buildings are pretty sensational! "We have been trying to find the right location for literally 5 years and, once we saw the Sidney Street site, we just had to get hold of it.

Adam Rawcliffe, acted on behalf of the landlord.

03.08.22

Burgers Are Back In Bangor!

Acting alongside CN Property, Jackson Criss have advised Columbia Threadneedle on a letting to Burger King at the Menai Centre in Bangor.

Contact Dan Turner on 020 7637 7100 for more information on opportunities.