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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

22.05.23

Bath - Barton Court

Acting on behalf of abrdn, Jackson Criss are pleased to confirm the sale of this mixed use block situated in a prominent location fronting New Bond Street and Upper Borough Walls.

The property comprises approximately 35,265 sq ft (3,276 sqm) of retail floorspace and 18,809 sq ft (1,747 sqm) of office accommodation.

Tenants include Anthropologie, White Stuff, Toni & Guy, Stone King LLP and ORX UK Limited.

For further information on this deal, please contact:

Philip Hay on 07770 580 590 or Rhodri Jones on 07570 684 444.

23.05.23

SOLD! Prime Reversionary City Centre Investment in Leeds

Jackson Criss are delighted to have completed on the sale of 2-2A Commercial Street, Leeds on behalf of Thackeray Group.

After competitive interest, the property sold for the guide price which reflected a net initial yield of 6.58%. The property is let to Signet Trading Limited (t/a Ernest Jones) on a rebased rent with 4 years term certain.

For further information on this deal or to discuss any future sales, please contact:

Philip Hay on 07770 580 590 or Rhodri Jones on 07570 684 444.

02.05.23

Marriotts Walk, Witney Sold to DWS

On behalf of DWS , JC were delighted to complete the sale of the long leasehold interest in Marriotts Walk, Witney to West Oxfordshire District Council who owned the Freehold title.

Comprising approximately 125,000 sq ft of open accommodation anchored by M&S and Vue Cinema upon a 4.9 acre town centre site, the asset was sold with a WAULT to expiry of 10 years and 9 years to break.

For further information, please contact Jonathan Milburn.

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.

03.05.23

Sale Completed at Cornmill, Darlington

Jackson Criss were delighted to complete the sale of the Cornmill in Darlington to the Midos Group.

Comprising approximately 243,000 sq ft of enclosed retail accommodation with a stand-alone 400 space multi storey car park, the centre is anchored by Primark and was sold with a WAULT to expiry of 2.7 years and to break of 2.3 years.

For further information, please contact Jonathan Milburn on 020 7637 7100.

02.05.23

Success at last at The Ridings, Wakefield!

Following a previously abortive deal, Jackson Criss were pleased to successfully sell the Ridings, Wakefield to a private investor.

Comprising a 6.6 acre largely freehold site and offering approximately 320K sq ft of enclosed retail accommodation across 3 levels with 1050 car parking spaces, the asset was sold with a WAULT to expiry of 3.7 years and 2.8 years to break.

For further information, please contact Jonathan Milburn on 020 7637 7100.

02.05.23

Purchase Agreed at Hereford Retail Park

Jackson Criss were pleased to advise Columbia Threadneedle upon the recent purchase of Hereford Retail Park from Orchard St IM. Comprising approx. 55,000 sq ft of bulky led retail warehousing let to DFS, Curry's, Wren, Carpetright and Pizza Hut.

The park occupies a prime location and opportunities to enhance the income profile.

For further information, please contact Jonathan Milburn on 020 7637 7100.

02.05.23

Transformative Deal Completed @ The Priory, Worksop

Following successful Levelling Up funding by Bassetlaw Council, we were able to conclude a sale of the above asset on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle to the Council , who will focus upon the Priory as part of a wider town centre master plan project.

Comprising approximately 130,000 sq ft of open retail accommodation across 43 units and anchored by Wilko with a landlord controlled 253 space double deck and surface car parking, the Priory was sold with a WAULT to expiry of 2.98 years and and 2.86 years to break.

For further information please, contact Jonathan Milburn.

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.

06.03.23

Pret open in Summertown

Acting for Majestic Wine, Jackson Criss have negotiated a surrender of their legacy lease in Summertown, Oxford and facilitated a reletting to Pret a Manger following competitive bids at the unit.

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

28.02.23

Jackson Criss Retained by PDSA

We are retained by PDSA to acquire shops in Yorkshire & the North East. PDSA currently have 115 shops & 48 pet hospitals & are looking to acquire another 60 shops over the next 2 years.

Download our requirement flyer pdsa-requirement-flyer-yorks-ne-england.pdf or contact Richard Webster on 07739 680 472.

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.

28.02.23

Prime Retail / Restaurant Investment Sold in Esher

Jackson Criss, on behalf of a private client have sold this retail and restaurant investment, occupying
a prominent position on the High Street opposite Waitrose.

The property is let to Martin Moore Ltd and Mountrow Trading Ltd t/a Pounding Heart Cocktail Bar & Restaurant with a WAULT of 5.96 years to expiry.

Esher is a leading affluent commuter town in Surrey, 15 miles South West of Central London.

For further information on this deal or to discuss any future sales, please contact:

Philip Hay on 07770 580 590 or Rhodri Jones on 07570 684 444.

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.