The Renters’ Rights Act – Understanding the Changes
Since the end of 2022, UK buy-to-let (‘BTL’) mortgage approvals rates have experienced a sharp contraction with the number of new BTL loans more than halving between mid-2022 and the end of 2024. The sector had witnessed some respite following a period of market stabilisation aided by consecutive interest rate reductions over 2024/25 however this […]
For Sale || Project Quarto
A unique and rare opportunity to acquire an exciting investment portfolio of three convenience stores and one coffee drive-thru unit, let to the undoubted covenants of Tesco, Co-op and Starbucks. The salient points are as follows: • Available as a portfolio or individually. • Located in East London and Essex (Upminster, Romford, Chelmsford). • 3 […]
For Sale || The Lakeside, Mansfield Road
Watling Real Estate has been instructed alongside Christie & Co to market for sale a stunning and extensively refurbished wedding venue located just to the north of Nottingham. The salient points are as follows: • Grade II* Listed wedding venue with Grade II Listed ornamental lake, landscaped gardens, and cottage. • Strategic location on arterial […]
Watling lands Babcock at Solent Business Park
Watling Real Estate has completed the letting of 19,519 sq ft of office space to Babcock International Group at Affinity, located within Solent Business Park. The engineering and professional services company has taken the accommodation on a five-year lease with a tenant break option at year three. The transaction means that Building 3000B, also known […]
For Sale || The Yorkshire Coastal Portfolio
Watling Real Estate is instructed on behalf of the Joint Administrators to bring to market a unique portfolio of 14 vacant residential properties with redevelopment potential, located in Bridlington and Scarborough. The salient points are as follows: • Comprising 11 former hotels, 2 former residential care homes, and 1 refurbished former public house • All […]
Merseyside shopping centre sold to Warwickshire investors in £1.5m deal
A Merseyside shopping centre has changed hands in a £1.5m deal. The Manchester office of Watling Real Estate has completed the sale of Cavendish Walk Shopping Centre in Huyton near Liverpool. It was instructed to begin the sale process in September 2025 and completed a deal for the freehold just before Christmas. Rugby Property Assets, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Renters’ Rights Bill – Understanding the Changes
Since the end of 2022, UK buy-to-let (‘BTL’) mortgage approvals rates have experienced a sharp contraction with the number of new BTL loans more than halving between mid-2022 and the end of 2024. The sector has seen some respite following consecutive interest rate reductions over 2024/25, but the climate remains challenging, and landlord demand for […]
