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Keppie Massie builds valuation team

Independent surveyor Keppie Massie has appointed Peter Eustance and Steve Lang to its valuation department.

Eustance was made redundant by CB Richard Ellis in September last year and will head up valuation at Keppie Massie, whose founders were both at Richard Ellis prior to setting up on their own in 1999. Eustance is based in the Liverpool head office and started work earlier this month.

Lang joined from Christopher Rodgers this month and is based in the firm's Manchester office.

Keppie Massie's valuation clients include banks, regeneration bodies, local authorities and property companies. The firm employs 36 staff.

Eustance said: " I saw this is an excellent opportunity to develop the valuation department of a renowned and established practice which has a great track record across the North West region."

Massie commented: "We are delighted to have Peter join us to develop our valuation team with the benefit of his experience and contacts in the north west market, and with Steve joining in Manchester it provides us with an excellent opportunity to grow this area of business."

Author: Place North West

View story here:

http://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/5210-keppie-massie-builds-valuation-team.html

Date: 26 January 2010

The Residential Survey Services team specialises in homebuyer reports and building survey reports and has carried out work extensively throughout Merseyside and the Northwest.

All survey inspections and reports are carried out by Chartered Surveyors with local knowledge and a considerable depth of experience in the residential property sector. We understand the need for our clients to receive critical information as soon as possible accordingly we have developed an extremely efficient reporting procedure backed up by a highly skilled support team which enables us to produce the highest quality reports within very tight turnaround times.

Click on the links below to view the Surveying and Valuation Services offered by Keppie Massie:-

 - Homebuyers' Survey & Valuation Reports

 - Building Survey Reports

For further details contact Helen Williamson.

Click here to email Helen

Tel: 0151 255 0755

Author: Keppie Massie News

NEWS BLOG

Date: 25 January 2010

Peter Eustance joined Keppie Massie in January 2010 to head the Valuation Department. Peter was previously Director in charge of Valuation in CB Richard Ellis Liverpool Office where he developed business in the secured lending and portfolio valuation sectors. Prior to this he had dealt with a range of General practice and Rating work having joined the Birmingham office of Richard Ellis in 1994.

Peter has joined with the principal focus to further develop the Valuation Department at Keppie Massie based upon his connections within the Bank lending sector.  His principal banking clients include HSBC Bank plc, Barclays Bank Plc, Royal Bank of Scotland, Yorkshire Bank and Bank of Ireland. His expertise covers all types of investment and development properties with particular expertise in Development appraisals.

Peter has a strong network of contacts and clients within the Liverpool market and in addition to the property lending market has acted for other practice clients including Downing and Villagate. Previously he acted for Royal Liver Group with the valuation of the UK portfolio.

For further information contact Peter Eustance on 0151 255 0755 or via email by clicking here.

Author: Keppie Massie News

NEWS BLOG

Date: 22 January 2010

Foxhall development sites to be released

Blackpool Council has appointed DPP Shape and Keppie Massie to help write a Foxhall Area Action Plan for the rundown part of the town centre.

The framework will suggest sites for redevelopment and schedule their release to market as part of a 15-year strategy to support regeneration in this area of the resort.

Foxhall is located south of Blackpool Tower with a Promenade frontage and is one of the oldest areas of the town. It was originally developed as a resort neighbourhood accommodating Blackpool's visitors within a vibrant tourist "village". However, the area's hotels and guest houses have gradually diminished, leaving behind run down residential streets and low-quality tourist uses.

Shelagh McNerney, managing director of Manchester-based DPP Shape, said: "Shape is rapidly creating a name for itself in coastal regeneration following on from recent appointments in Rhyl and Colwyn Bay and now Blackpool. Our unique combination of design flair and forward thinking grounded in a sensitive understanding of the difficult market for regeneration means we can offer relevant and progressive advice to both the public and private sectors. The Shape team are delighted to be working with Ged Massie and his team, bringing our many years of creative problem solving to bear on these great towns."

Author: Place North West

View story here:

http://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/5138-foxhall-development-sites-to-be-released.html

Date: 15 January 2010

A Stunning New Welcome to The Corn Exchange

The Corn Exchange, a landmark office building in Liverpool’s prime office quarter, has recently undergone a dramatic transformation with the completion of a striking new reception in its main Fenwick Street entrance.  This work follows a comprehensive refurbishment of the Drury Lane entrance to the building which included new windows, entrance doors and secure fob access facilities and the earlier refurbishment of a range of office suites. 

There are now a number of high quality newly refurbished suites available in the building from only 150 sq ft (13.9 sq m) upwards including a Grade A specification ground floor suite of 4,652 sq ft (432 sq m) and the second floor measuring 8,700 sq ft (808.3 sq m).  Floors can be combined to enable requirements of up to 18,000 sq ft (1,672.3 sq m) to be accommodated and flexible terms are available.

Unusually for a city centre building generous car parking provision can be secured on site.  The location of the building also affords easy access to a wide range of amenities including the Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts, the Town Hall and Liverpool One, all which are within just a few minutes’ walk of the building. 

For further information please contact Jon Swain at Mason & Partners, telephone 0151 225 0118 or Tony Reed of Keppie Massie on 0151 255 0755.

View the new brochure by clicking here.

Author: Official Press Release

Date: 11 January 2010

Keppie Massie appointed Letting and Managing Agents at Temple Square

Keppie Massie are delighted to have been appointed as managing agents of Temple Square in Liverpool City Centre. 

Temple Square is an attractive and vibrant mixed use development, located in the heart of Liverpool’s Commercial Centre. Located between Dale Street and Victoria Street the scheme forms a natural link between the traditional office quarter of the city and the ever expanding retail sector.

The development by Villagate Properties includes:

• 36 Dale Street - offices

• Colonial Chambers (former Tea Warehouse) - offices

• A unique landscaped square which is positioned over an underground car park.

• Temple Building now the headquarters for solicitors, Canter Levin & Berg.

• Two converted Victorian Warehouses providing 53 luxury apartments.

• Two new standalone Grade A office buildings at 5 Temple Sq and 12 Temple Street.

Keppie Massie are also agents on the vacant office accommodation at 5 Temple Square and Colonial Chambers (pictured above) with links to brochures included below:

• Colonial Chambers PDF Brochure

• 5 Temple Square PDF Brochure

For further information contact Tony Reed on 0151 255 0755 or via email by clicking here.

Author: Keppie Massie News

Various publications

Date: 4 January 2010

Liverpool landlord Downing has completed one of the city's largest ever commercial office lettings.

The UK Border Agency is consolidating its six Liverpool offices into 220,000 sq ft at Downing's Capital building, taking a 15-year lease.  The agency, one of Liverpool's largest employers, will take 2,000 staff from six locations across the city under one roof as part of the government's efficiency drive on property costs.

Keppie Massie along with GVA Grimley acted for Downing.

Author: Keppie Massie News

Various publications

Date: 16 December 2009

Stuart Keppie named in the Place 100 Ranking

The article listed Stuart as a key private sector power in property and regeneration with the North West stating:

  "As well known as anybody on the Liverpool property scene. Can be refreshingly outspoken in today's stiflingly diplomatic world but maintains gravitas through his work as chairman of Merseyside Property Forum".

Author: Place North West 

Date: 16 December 2009

The full article is available at http://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/place-100-who-s-who-in-north-west-property.html

Keppie Massie continue to expand as Helen Williamson joins the General Practice Department

Helen has joined Keppie Massie to work in the General Practice Department.  She specialises in commercial property management and landlord and tenant legislation.   Helen formerly worked as a Director for Collertons Surveyors and Energy Assessors Ltd. 

At Collertons Helen was responsible for valuations for mortgage purposes, homebuyer / building surveys, CPO valuations (part 1 claims) plus other investment valuations, valuations for grant applications and housing stock valuations.   

From February 2003 to July 2007 Helen was employed at Capita Symonds in the role of senior surveyor in the commercial property management team.  Helen managed a mixed portfolio, primarily comprising of retail and industrial premises, including industrial ground leases, and other general areas of General Practice. In addition at Capita Symonds she was involved in a number of development projects, most high profile being the redevelopment of Blackburn market.  

In addition she have been involved in other development schemes where she had sole responsibility for preparing all tender documentation, liaising with the client and local planning authorities, selecting the successful developer and preparing the phased programmed for the scheme.

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 14 December 2009

Keppie Massie have become the first City Centre agents to join the Twitter revolution.

The move to the social networking site follows the success of KM Residential's online blog.  Ian Taylor commented "Once again Keppie Massie is looking at new and fun ways to sell and let properties.  Our property blog has been up and running for some time and has many followers, so we have now decided to become part of the Twitter family.  This will give clients an insight into what happens day to day in a busy city centre estate agency." 

Those interested in following Keppie Massie Residential on Twitter can enter the user name KeppieMassieRes.

For residential sales and lettings advice telephone 0151 236 9660 or click here to visit the dedicated website.

Author: Keppie Massie Residential News

As seen in Your Move Magazine

Published: 11 December 2009

Keran Lewis is a Consultant in our Professional Department who has over 37 years experience as a Rating Surveyor dealing with business rates. In that time he has worked in both the Public and Private Sectors and has, therefore, dealt with matters from “both sides of the fence”.

In addition to being “gamekeeper turned poacher” Keran has dealt with a whole variety of properties for business rating purposes from Animal Feed Mills to North Sea Oil Supply Bases, from National Distribution Centres to Local Warehouses, from Small Shop Units to Large Out-of-Town Supermarkets; as well as Banks, Offices, Retail Warehouses, Licensed Premises and Manufacturing Plant.

Keran is well known both locally and nationally having held key positions in The Valuation Office Agency and both Local and National Firms with strong Rating Surveying Departments. He would be delighted to act on your behalf in order to mitigate your rate liability.

We may be able to help you reduce this cost. In addition to acting on your behalf in appealing against your Rateable Value, we can also provide you with professional advice on your Rate Liability and entitlement to Rate Relief.

Keran can be contacted on 0151 255 0755 or via email by clicking here.

Time is running out for any appeals not already lodged against the 2005 Rating List.  After 31st March 2010 appeals may not be considered for the 2005 Rating List.

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 30 November 2009

Sefton Council has appointed Berkeley James as preferred development partner for two new office units at Southport Business Park.

The business park, situated on Wight Moss Way in Kew, Southport, has Royal Mail, and Experian occupying offices.

The two new buildings will be three storeys high and 30,000 sq ft in size, and will provide approximately 10,000 sq ft per floor of Grade A standard accommodation.

Tony Byrne, director of Berkeley James, said: "Despite the current economic climate, we recognise the huge development potential for this site. There is very little commercial property of this specification available in this area and we have already received a high level of interest from potential tenants.

"Southport is enjoying an ongoing resurgence as a town in terms of residential, commercial and leisure opportunities. We firmly believe that this scheme will have a hugely positive and lasting impact on the local area and wider community through the potential of job creation, business expansion and the re-location of new businesses."

Keppie Massie and Southport-based John Fitton & Co are joint agents on the offices.

click here to view the PDF brochure

Author: InvestSefton News

www.investsefton.com 

Date: 23 November 2009

Keppie Massie appointed as Letting Agents for the office Meridian Business Village, Speke, South Liverpool

Developer Prospect (GB) Ltd has appointed Tony Straw to manage sales and marketing activity at its Meridian Business Village in Hunts Cross, Liverpool and announced a change of letting agents which sees Keppie Massie now on board to work alongside Hitchcock Wright & Partners to let the available space.

Said Prospect managing director, Neil Waddington: ”We welcome both new team members and look forward to engaging their expertise and grasp of the Merseyside market in taking Meridian forward.

Meridian Business Village offers 40,000 sq ft of new office space for purchase or lease, across two storey self contained office buildings close to Hunts Cross shopping centre, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and the City Centre.

Two tenant companies now in residence there are Gilligan Legal Costs Management and Minster Cleaning Services.

Commented Stuart Keppie, Partner at Keppie Massie: “ We are delighted to have been instructed on Meridian Business Village which has a great deal to offer in terms of the specification of the product, excellent location and the fact that the units are ideal for both start up companies and established businesses.

“Prospect GB has adopted a sensible approach with regards to disposals in a difficult market and the variety of units available can be leased on flexible or traditional terms. Alternatively effective freeholds can be purchased and prices and rents are at affordable levels to reflect current market conditions.

“I am confident that the level of transactions will now increase significantly as companies become aware of the major benefits of locating their operations to Meridian Business Village.”

For more information and brochures visit our office listings page or contact Andrew Byrne on 0151 255 0755.

click here to view the PDF brochure

Author: Official PR Release,

Date: 23 November 2009

Keppie Massie as part of a consortium with DPP Shape, EGI and Arc4 has been selected by Liverpool Vision and its partners, Liverpool City Council, North West Regional Development Agency, Homes and Communities Agency, Sefton Borough Council and Government Office North West to create a Strategic Regeneration Framework for North Liverpool.

The Strategic Regeneration Framework is a collaborative proposal focusing on neighbourhoods which have shared geography of the docklands edge stretching from Liverpool City Centre to Bootle.

Author: Karen Turner, Associate,

Keppie Massie

Date: 6th November 2009

Paul Jeffries has joined Keppie Massie specialising in Building Consultancy. Paul has run his own Building Surveying practice, Paul Jeffries Associates, based on Merseyside since 1999, prior to which he was the local director of building consultancy for CBRE in the north west.

He specialises in condition surveys, dilapidations advice and project management including large scale commercial property interests and has worked throughout Merseyside, the UK and overseas.

With an active interest in the refurbishment of historic buildings, Paul has advised many of the UK’s leading financial institutions, occupiers and owners over a period of 30 years plus and always with a commercial edge in giving clients sound advice.

He has also acted as a tutor in the Building Surveying degree course at Liverpool JMU and was recently an active member of the RICS Americas branch.

Specialisations

• Commercial building surveys

• Dilapidations advice

• Project management

• Construction monitoring

• Building refurbishment

• Party wall matters

Paul can be contacted on 0151 255 0755 or via email by clicking here.

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 30 October 2009

Langtree has announced a further deal for its self-contained offices at Connect Business Village in north Liverpool. Accountancy firm GLF Richards & Co has taken a 1,337 sq ft two-storey office on a five-year lease. Completed a year ago, Connect Business Village totals over 60,000 sq ft of office space, including an 18,000 sq ft Centrix Business Centre providing serviced offices and pay-as-you-use conference facilities.

There are limited offices still available from 1,270 sq ft up to 8,000 sq ft and Connect Business Village is within the Stepclever Financial Assistance area.  Stepclever aims to assist new and existing businesses in North Liverpool and South Sefton.  For more information visit www.stepclever.co.uk .

<<View Connect Business Village Brochure>>

Author: Langtree Press Release

Date: 8th September 2009

For more information on the offices to rent and buy contact Tony Reed direct on 0151 255 0755.

Keppie Massie appointed as Letting Agents for the office and retail space at Mercury Court

KEPPIE MASSIE are delighted to be appointed as letting agents for the office space at Mercury Court, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool.

Fronted by the elegant 1850s façade of Liverpool's former Exchange Station, Mercury Court offers a range of high-quality office space tailored to the demands of the most discerning modern occupier. This impressive building is undergoing a rolling refurbishment programme following its recent acquisition by Space Northwest.

Key features include impressive reception areas, enhanced common areas and office suites that allow for DDA-compliant access throughout. Occupiers will have the choice of a range of smaller ground floor suites with street-level access or larger footplates for corporate offices.
 

Tony Reed, Associate Partner, Keppie Massie, said "We are delighted to have been instructed to act as office agents on one of Liverpool's landmark office buildings.  We have a limited range of office and retail space within the building and expect strong interest from businesses who require high quality open-plan accommodation."
 

For more information and brochures visit our office listings page or contact Tony Reed direct on 0151 255 0755.

A website with full availability is available at http://www.mercurycourt.co.uk/

Author: Tony Reed, Associate,

Keppie Massie

Date: 24th August 2009

Terry Reed promoted to Partner

Keppie Massie are pleased to announce the promotion of Mrs Terry Reed to Partner. Terry was previously employed as Practice Manager and has been with the practice since its inception 10 years ago. Terry has been an integral member of the management team that has seen the company grow from 3 staff to 35 staff today.

Having previously worked with TVS and Trinity Mirror, Terry joined Richard Ellis 15 years ago as Secretary to Ged Massie.

Terry said, “I am obviously delighted to be promoted to the position as Partner. I have seen a lot of changes over the last 10 years including managing four office moves and staff recruitment. It is obviously challenging times for the property industry but I think we have the personnel to take the Practice forward to further success over the next 10 years.”

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 16th August 2009

Liverpool stockbroker Blankstone Sington relocates to Exchange Flags

LIVERPOOL stockbroker Blankstone Sington is relocating its headquarters to Exchange Flags in the city centre.  In one of the city’s largest private sector lettings this year, UK Land & Property and Pochin have announced that the firm will take 10,000 sq ft on the top floor of Walker House.

Ian Sherry, development director of UK Land & Property, said: “Blankstone Sington’s choice to relocate here is testament to the significant investment we have made over the last two years and perfectly complements the profile of our existing occupiers.

“Despite a challenging economic climate, Exchange Flags is still welcoming new high profile businesses who want an exceptional address and office environment.”
 

Tony Reed, Associate Partner, Keppie Massie, said "The arrival of Blankstone Sington follows the recent letting to Amion Consulting and highlights the quality of space available at Exchange Flags.  The accommodation offers award winning contemporary space in a classical building at the heart of Liverpool's Central Business District."
 

Author: Tony Reed, Associate,

Keppie Massie

Date: 5th August 2009

Keppie Massie have been successfully appointed as part of a consortium of consultants led by Urbed to provide Halton BC with advice concerning the regeneration of Widnes Town Centre.

The project is key to continue the benefits of new retail developments in the area and highlight the popular more traditional sector and well known market.

Author: Rupert Lowe, Senior Associate,

Keppie Massie

Date: 5th August 2009

Unprecedented demand for retail/office accommodation in Allerton, Liverpool L18

Keppie Massie have been appointed agents on behalf of Trinity Mirror to dispose of retail and office premises in Allerton, Ormskirk and Crosby. 

Following a recent open day at the Allerton Road premises we were astounded by the level of interest and the accommodation was effectively under-offer within 24 hours of the open day. 

This recent letting success follows the recent deal on the small office accommodation on Church Road, Allerton which was effectively under offer within 7 days of commencing the marketing campaign.

Allerton is a popular upmarket suburb in Liverpool providing an excellent mix of retail and leisure premises.

Author: Rupert Lowe, Senior Associate,

Keppie Massie

Date: 5th August 2009

Citizens Advice Bureau conclude deal for new space at No.1 Union Court, Liverpool City Centre.

The CAB have signed a new lease on 5,700 sq ft at Union Court and following the recent letting to Hogan Brown Solicitors there are only three suites remaining in the accommodation.

No.1 Union Court is ideally situated between Liverpool One and Liverpool's Central Business District.  The accommodation has a newly refurbished reception area and offers high quality open-plan office space at affordable rentals in the City Centre. 

For more information contact Tony Reed by clicking here.

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 3rd August 2009

Keppie Massie appointed by Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company.

Keppie Massie’s Manchester office has recently been appointed by Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company to manage their Strategic Acquisition’s Programme.

The Programme has been established to deliver the aspirations of the URC’s Vision and Regeneration Framework within a number of Transformational and Priority Areas. 

This will see Keppie Massie working directly with the URC and their development partners to deliver regeneration across Central Salford.

Author: Stephen Lashmar, Associate,

Keppie Massie Manchester

Date: 3rd August 2009

Keppie Massie in the News

New studio keeps it Rhyl

DPP Shape has officially launched. Headed by ex-EDAW directors Mick Timpson and Shelagh McNerney, the studio will function as part of planning consultancy DPP and has been appointed from a shortlist of four to lead the masterplanning of West Rhyl. 

Managing director McNerney said: “We’re looking forward to working with Denbighshire Council, Welsh Assembly Government and the people of West Rhyl.” Also on the professional team are Keppie Massie, Martin Stockley Associates and Arc4.

Date: 23rd July 2009

July - 2009 - Welcome to the new Keppie Massie Property News Blog.

This is aimed at bringing you news, information and other interesting articles from the property team at Keppie Massie.

If there is anything you would like to see within our blog please contact Tony Reed by clicking here.