For Sale || Unit 18, Jessops Riverside
We are instructed on behalf of Joint Liquidators to seek all expressions of interest in the long leasehold interest in Unit 18, Jessops Riverside. The salient points are as follows: • Modern hybrid 7,495 sq ft unit providing a mixture of office and workshop accommodation • Significant improvements to the accommodation beyond original specification • […]
For Sale || 8 Silverton Court
A Freehold Modern 10,106 Sq Ft Office Building Located Adjacent to the A19 in Northumberland Business Park Watling Real Estate are instructed on behalf of Joint Administrators to seek all expressions of interest in the freehold interest in the property. Offers to acquire the space on a leasehold basis will also be considered. The salient […]
For Sale || Former Silverline Tools Premises
Watling Real Estate is instructed on behalf of the Joint Administrators of Group Silverline Limited and Toolstream Limited to bring to market a substantial vacant freehold warehouse premises located in Yeovil. The salient points are as follows: • Modern distribution facility with clear internal heights up to 16.5m • Fully racked main warehouse • 118,982 sq.ft. GIA on 5.63 […]
Strengthening Industry-Leading Expertise: Matt Southall Achieves FNARA and RICS RPR
We are delighted to share that Matthew Southall, Director at Watling Real Estate, has successfully passed his NARA examinations and has been awarded Fellowship of Nara – The Association of Property and Fixed Charge Receivers as well as becoming a RICS Registered Property Receiver (RPR). NARA is widely recognised as the industry gold standard for […]
Watling Real Estate Breakfast Seminar
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our 3rd annual Watling Real Estate Breakfast Seminar last week in the City of London. A special thanks to Nick Axford for an engaging presentation and to our fantastic panellists Natasha Vermenitch (HSBC), Oliver Haunch (Grant Thornton UK), Mark Boyden (LendInvest) and Andrew Foster (Watling […]
Company Insolvency Statistics || January 2026
As we enter a new year, Watling has reviewed the corporate insolvency statistics for 2025 to ascertain key trends for the last 12 months and reflect on their influence on the property market. Insolvency statistics over the last 12 months present a relatively stable picture in terms of the total volume of insolvency appointments. Corporate […]
The Year Ahead – Continued Uncertainty or Turning The Corner?
Watling Real Estate is delighted to be hosting its upcoming Breakfast Event this Thursday, bringing together leading professionals from across the real estate, banking and restructuring sectors in the heart of the City of London. With over 150 attendees expected, the event promises to be a valuable forum for discussion, insight and networking at a […]
Former Adam Carpets Industrial Site Sold For £4 million
Watling Real Estate, acting jointly with Edwards. has successfully completed the sale of the 154,743 sq. ft. former Adam Carpets industrial site in Kidderminster for £4 million, on behalf of Joint Administrators Joph Young and Conrad Beighton of Leonard Curtis. Oldbury-based Bhandal Properties Ltd has acquired the freehold industrial site from the Joint Administrators as […]
Collaboration Still Failing To Deliver At Scale
Cross-public-sector collaboration promises a lot, but still relies more on determined local champions than on the way the system is set up. Despite One Public Estate showing what’s possible, too many projects stall in departmental funding silos, slow approvals, or unclear accountability. As one respondent put it: “Trying to do a deal took five years because […]
Lowesmoor Wharf and Canalside Business Park Sold For £4.25 million
Watling Real Estate, acting jointly with Richard Lingen of Savills, has successfully completed the sale of Lowesmoor Wharf and Canalside Business Park, a mixed-use, income-producing investment prominently located in Worcester City Centre. Following a highly competitive marketing process, the property was acquired by The Wharf Worcester Limited, a Worcester-based property company, off a guide price […]
What the 2025 UK Budget Could Look Like for Commercial Property: A Best-Case Scenario
With the backdrop of stretched valuations, shifting occupier trends, sustainability imperatives, and tax headwinds, the industry seems to be largely on pause at present, nervously awaiting this month’s Budget. Whilst economists speculate on which wider tax-raising levers will be pulled, we’ve asked: What would a “best-case” Budget look like for the commercial property industry – […]
Maintenance: The Missing Link In Public Sector Productivity
“The less you spend on buildings, the bigger your backlog maintenance bill gets.” That line from the NHS Providers and PAConsulting report says it all. Our forthcoming Watling Consulting research – Unlocking the Public Estate shows the same pattern across local government: under-maintained buildings drain productivity, inflate future costs and undermine resilience. Yet maintenance remains […]
13 Valleys Ultra Marathon
A huge congratulations to our very own Chris Davies! This time for completing the incredible 13 Valleys Ultra Marathon in the Lake District National Park! After completing the 68 mile ‘7 Valleys’ in 2024, the first question from his ever supportive colleagues at Watling was ‘When are you going to have a go at the […]
