A REVOLUTIONARY masterplan has been drawn up to bring about the rebirth and regeneration of a “rundown” resort.

Concept plans for Colwyn Bay unveiled to councillors yesterday included a new town centre, multi-sports village and a revamped railway station.

The vision, which was received with massive enthusiasm by councillors yesterday, also includes a revamped pier and an iconic town centre landmark building.

The plans form a framework for development over the next 15 years and were supported by Conwy County Council’s scrutiny committee after the presentation by consultants DPP Shape, Keppie Massie and Arc4.

They will now go out to public consultation before it’s hoped public sector funding will spur private companies to invest.

Colwyn Bay already has access to around £30 million of Assembly money after being designated a strategic regeneration area.  The master plan was enthusiastically received and approved by Scrutiny Committee.

Click here to visit the Regeneration Section of the Keppie Massie Website.

Author: KM Regeneration News

Date: 31 August 2010

Keppie Massie are pleased to announce that they have two new instructions at the heart of Liverpool's university and medical district on Mount Pleasant and Rodney Street.

50 Mount Pleasant is considered 'outstanding' in the national context by the Historic Buildings Council. The accommodation offers a range of small office suites from approximately 150 sq ft to 2,200 sq ft.

70 Rodney Street property is arranged over ground and three upper floors whilst also benefiting from basement and third floor accommodation that can provide office and/or storage space.  The property can offer individual suites from approximately 200 sq ft up to the whole building which is in excess of 3,000 sq ft.

Preliminary details are available below:

50 Mount Pleasant pdf

70 Rodney Street pdf

Contact Tony Reed or Andrew Byrne for further details or to arrange a viewing on 0151 255 0755 or via email by clicking here.

Author: Official News Release

Date: 12 August 2010

17 -19 Juniper Street is situated on the Northern side of Juniper Street between Miston Street and Costain Street in an established traditional industrial area of Bootle.

The property comprises a three storey former bonded warehouse of brick / concrete construction. The ground floor benefits from being predominately open plan with an approximate maximum eaves height of 6m The upper floors are accessed by way of a concrete turning staircase.

The accommodation has been measured on a gross internal basis and extends to the following approximate total areas:

AUCTION DETAILS

The property is entered into the Sutton Kersh Auction which will be held at the Marriott Hotel, City Centre, One Queen Square, Liverpool L1 1RH at 12 noon on 8^th September 2010. The property is Lot 075 with a guide price of £185,000.

For further information regarding the auction please contact auctioneer James Kersh at Sutton Kersh on 0151 207 6315 or visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk.

click here for marketing details

click here for Auction details (via Sutton Kersh website)

Contact Tony Reed or Andrew Byrne for further details on 0151 255 0755 or via email by clicking here.

Author: Official News Release

Date: 12 August 2010

SELF-CONTAINED 9,450 sq ft (877.9 sq m)

ATLANTIC HOUSE, SEFTON STREET, LIVERPOOL

Keppie Massie, along with joint agents Purple Apple Management Ltd, have been instructed to sell Atlantic House on Sefton Street just 1.5 miles from Liverpool City Centre.

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a freehold property with vacant possession. The property was constructed in the 1980s and provides offices and associated space over three floors. The building has disabled WC facilities and access via a disabled platform lift serving all floors.

The building enjoys a prominent corner position with views towards the River Mersey and has approximately 35 on site car parking spaces.

click here for preliminary marketing details

Contact Tony Reed for further details on 0151 255 0755 or via email by clicking here.

Author: Official News Release

Date: 26 July 2010

Keppie Massie, along with joint agents Mason Owen, have been instructed to sell Hanover Galleries on Hanover Street close to Liverpool One.

The accommodation is part let on Ground Floor and First Floor and has vacant office accommodation to Second and Third Floors.  The building has been comprehensively refurbished to offer high specification office accommodation with disabled access and associated facilities.

The building comprises 4,849 sq ft of ground floor retail with offices on three upper floors.  The property is held by virtue of a 150 year long lease with effect from the 29th September 2008.

click here for full marketing details

Contact Tony Reed for further details on 0151 255 0755 or via email by clicking here.

Author: Official News Release

Date: 22 July 2010

In a study of all City Centre office lettings over the last 12 months Keppie Massie have come out on top again.  The study is undertaken by Estates Gazette and analyses all new office lettings in the L1, L2 and L3 postcode areas.

In what was a hard fought competition and Tony Reed, Associate at Keppie Massie commented, "It has been a difficult 12 months and this award is recognition for all our hard work from the Keppie Massie Agency Team.  We have, and always will, endeavour to undertake deals from 200 sq ft to 220,000 sq ft and it is this commitment to service the whole spectrum of demand that has helped us into first place."

Author: Official Press Release

Date: 7 July 2010

Acting on behalf of Grosvenor, Knight Frank and Keppie Massie have signed up Liverpool Orthodontic Centre to Russell Building in the heart of Liverpool ONE in the city centre.

The Centre, which specialises in cosmetic and NHS orthodontic services, has taken the fifth and sixth floors, measuring 590.5 sq m (6,356 sq ft) on a new ten-year lease.

Located at the junction of School Lane and Peter's Lane, Russell Building was constructed in the 1860s and has since undergone a comprehensive refurbishment to provide 1,618.7 sq m (17,424 sq ft) of high quality office accommodation over six floors.

Hemant Patel, Proprietor of Liverpool Orthodontic Centre commented: “When we looked to expand, we sought a modern working environment, in a central location, which would compliment our well-established practice on Rodney Street and further serve the people of Merseyside. Russell Building offers clean, light and contemporary accommodation, which makes it ideal for our profession. We will be offering the very latest advanced techniques available, some of which won’t even be found anywhere else in the North West”.

Grosvenor have experienced a triumphant year so far with Liverpool ONE, celebrating their second anniversary and retail sales being up 37% in the first quarter of 2010 versus the same quarter last year. Retailers in Liverpool ONE are trading 26% ahead of their own chain averages plus footfall has risen by 11.1% for the year-to-date compared to 2009 with total footfall, for 2010, forecast to reach 26.6 million.

Knight Frank and Keppie Massie are joint office agents for the scheme. Liverpool Orthodontic Centre was unrepresented.

Author: Official Press Release

Date: 23 June 2010

The Professional Liverpool 'Cannes Do' Event raises £5,000 for MENCAP.

No.1 Tithebarn was host to the Professional Liverpool’s 2010 Liverpool ‘Cannes Do’.  This years event was held on the recently refurbished first floor (19,500 sq ft).

As ever the annual event was a relaxed and informal afternoon of food, drink and entertainment, which included entertainment by comedian Peter Edge and an irreverent look back at the Liverpool property scene in 2009.

Stuart Keppie, Partner at Keppie Massie and Head of the Property Group of Professional Liverpool commented, "This is the 6th Cannes Do event and the first under the Professional Liverpool banner.  We are delighted that, even in the current economic climate, this is the biggest ever turnout with over 400 guests which is around 40% up on the 2009 event."

The event was a huge success and managed to raise £5,000 for the chosen charity, MENCAP who work with people with learning difficulties and their families.

Event Sponsors: Kenmore and Legal & General (landlord & main sponsor), Liverpool Vision, HSBC, Denton Associates, Hill Dickinson, Grant Thornton, Move Commercial and Alphabet Design.

Links:

Professional Liverpool - www.professionaliverpool.com/

No.1 Tithebarn brochure - view pdf details

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 16 June 2010

Rights and Humanity moves HQ to Royal Liver Building

Rights and Humanity, an international charity with Cherie Blair as its patron, has opened a 10,100 sq ft office in one of Liverpool's finest office buildings.

The charity was founded in 1986 by barrister Julia Häusermann and now works in 54 countries. Rights and Humanity has an office in Ipswich which will remain open although Liverpool will become its main office.

A large part of the organisation's new office, on the first floor of the Royal Liver Building, will be taken up by conference rooms.

Rights and Humanity were advised by Stuart Keppie, Partner at Keppie Massie.

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 14 June 2010

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In light of the current economic climate and the increased demand for affordable office space Keppie Massie now have a dedicated budget office listing.

The aim is to provide good quality options for companies who want affordable rents on flexible terms.  We have a range of Merseyside offices available with rents starting from £5.00 per sq ft and lease terms from 12 months.

For further information please visit our Budget Office Space listings by clicking the link below or alternatively email Tony Reed <click here to email>.

Click here to view our Budget Office Listings.

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 14 June 2010

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Keppie Massie have been appointed to market premises at 164 County Road, Ormskirk L39 3LY.

The premises comprise a single storey building (1,511 sq ft) used for car sales with an adjoining hand car wash situated on a regularly shaped plot of flat land with a good sized forecourt.

The premises are suitable for a variety of uses (subject to planning) and offers are invited.

Click Here to view Brochure in PDF

For further information and viewings contact:

Stuart Keppie 0151 255 0755 click here for email

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 27 May 2010

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Click on the image to view a copy
of the Exchange Flags brochure.
 

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 27 May 2010

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Phil Winckles

Andrew Byrne

Our congratulations go to Phil Winckles and Andrew Byrne who have passed their APC to become Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

This is a fantastic achievement by Phil and Andrew who have both put in a significant amount of effort to complete their critical analyses and prepare for the notoriously challenging panel interview.

Phil is a key member of the Regeneration Team whilst Andrew specialises in Office Agency.  Both work within Keppie Massie’s Liverpool City Centre office.

Keppie Massie are a RICS approved training provider and are listed on the RICS website as an Approved Structured Training Company.

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 25 May 2010

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Interactive PDF now available for Princes Dock accommodation

On behalf of our clients, Peel, we would like to draw to your attention the vacant accommodation within 4 Princes Dock in Liverpool City Centre. Princes Dock is located on the stunning UNESCO listed waterfront, next to the iconic Liver Building.

Princes Dock offers a superb established business location in Liverpool City Centre offering:

1. Three luxury apartment towers with 530 apartments (approximately 70% occupancy).

2. A 760 space multi-storey car park.

3. 18 different occupiers across 3 Grade A office buildings.

4. Two high quality hotels (Crowne Plaza and Malmaison).

5. A new cruise liner facility - in 2010, 17 cruise liner visits (with 26,500 cruise passengers) have been arranged with the first starting in May.

6. Further land available for development - for example plot 7 on the attached plan has planning permission for a 300 bedroom 5 star hotel, health club and swimming pool, 20,000 sq ft of retail and 300 apartments.

7. Princes Dock forms part of the Liverpool Waters scheme which extends to over 150 acres and will be a £5.5 Billion investment. For further details please log on to www.liverpoolwaters.co.uk 

The building has planning for a wide variety of uses and below is a link to the new interactive PDF.

Click Here to view Interactive PDF

For further information and viewings contact:

Tony Reed 0151 255 0755 click here for email

Author: Keppie Massie News

Keppie Massie Liverpool

Date: 20 May 2010

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Keppie Massie and joint agents, Knight Frank, are holding an open afternoon on 20th May 2010 at 12noon to 2pm.  It offers the opportunity for an informal viewing of the newly refurbished office space and the first 25 attendees will receive a free lunch voucher.

Liverpool ONE offices provide newly refurbished open plan workspace from 2,200 sq ft to 11,000 sq ft in Stanley Building, Russell Building and Compton House. The specification includes:

• LG7 lighting, new carpeting and new passenger lifts
• 24 hour access and full CCTV coverage
• Comfort cooling to Stanley Building & Compton House
• Stanley Building & Russell Building have permitted use for B1 and D1

Liverpool ONE offers high quality offices in a unique secure environment at the heart of Liverpool’s new retail and leisure district.

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

Author: Keppie Massie News

Various publications

Date: 10 May 2010

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Keppie Massie have been appointed joint letting agents, with Mason Owen, on stunning refurbished offices on Hanover Street.

Hanover Buildings offers stylish, refurbished offices on three floors. Just 50 metres from the new John Lewis ‘gateway’ to Grosvenor’s Liverpool One scheme, the offices are at the heart of everything.

Open plan offices of circa 1,200 sq ft are available on the second and third floors.  The third floor benefits from exposed beams (see picture above) and high levels of natural light.  The high specification finish includes:

• A new high-speed passenger lift

• Wire suspended T5 linear fluorescent lighting system

• High-quality carpet and decorations

• Video door entry system

• Male, female and disabled w/c facilities

• Double glazed windows throughout

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

Author: Keppie Massie News

Various publications

Date: 4 May 2010

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Deals, Deals, Deals - More stock required

Due to the successes described below, the agency department is in need of more accommodation to market and all enquiries from developers, landlords and occupiers are sought, particularly in the industrial sector.

1) Eddisons & Insolvency

Acting as joint agents with Eddisons’ Leeds and Manchester offices, Keppie Massie has recently completed two distressed situation transactions in respect of opportunities in Liverpool.

The former mill building and land situated on Great Crosshall Street on the fringe of the City Centre was sold off an asking price of £500,000 with the benefit of a planning consent for the conversion of the existing property to create 9 apartments and a new build of 41 apartments with ancillary commercial units and on site car parking.

Block A on the Bridge Industrial Estate in Speke extends to 18,675 sq ft and was also marketed at £500,000. The sale was recently completed to a local owner occupier

2) The Investment Centre, Stanley Road, Bootle

Having only been appointed in March 2009 by the South Sefton Development Trust, Keppie Massie has now completed two leasehold transactions in testing market conditions to both New Directions and Arvato totalling some 2,942 sq ft. A further significant letting is close to completion with further news to follow in due course.

The ultra modern building in the centre of Bootle was completed approximately 18 months ago and the vacant accommodation is being taken up at an encouraging rate.

In addition to traditional offices from 920 sq ft, the property also provides incubator accommodation from single work stations to 1 and 2 person offices on flexible terms with the added benefit of on site car parking.

3) Widnes Regeneration and Re-branding

Acting as a sub-consultant to Manchester based planning consultants, Urbed, Keppie Massie has provided advice to Halton Borough Council in respect of the Victoria Road Regeneration Area and the commission relating to concepts associated with the re-branding of the Town Centre.

Both pieces of work have been completed with the Local Authority now looking to adopt a number of the ideas put forward by the consultant team.

4) Brasenose Road, Larch Lea & Gillmoss

With a total of approximately 70 individual units across the three estates,  ranging from circa 1,500 sq ft, Keppie Massie is delighted to announce that the take up rate of the industrial accommodation has significantly increased over recent months.

Larch Lea is fully let although one or two units will return to the market in the next month or so and only two units remain fully available at Brasenose Road. Gillmoss is also enjoying increased transactional activity and interest, with the success largely due to the flexible nature of the landlord, St Modwen Developments.

Interested parties are encouraged to approach the agency department without delay.

5) Wellington Employment Park

All three phases of the Langtree scheme in North Liverpool have proven a great success with only one unit remaining available out of the 20 newly constructed industrial units.

The final unit extends to 33,500 sq ft and is now under offer.

Author: Keppie Massie News

Date: 19 February 2010

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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: Keppie Massie News

Date: 5th August 2009

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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: Keppie Massie News

Date: 5th August 2009

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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