News

Following the recent closure of Store 21 within the Arndale Centre Accrington, we are delighted to confirm the store has now been re-let with ladieswear retailer Select now open and trading. This follows hot on the heals of the recent opening of TOFS nearby. Emanuel Oliver are the letting agents for the Centre, please contact Dan Oliver for details of availability.

Emanuel Oliver are delighted to now be retained by Cats Protection to acquire stores throughout the North West of England. With various concepts, Cats Protection would consider units from 800 sq ft up to 3,000 sq ft. Founded in 1927 Cats Protection are the UK’s leading cat welfare organisation and is expanding its charity shop portfolio. Currently trading from over 100 retail units and require a further 40 shops in 2017. Please send any details to Peter Rowe, peter@emanueloliver.com

Emanuel Oliver have recently completed three lettings in Liverpool City Centre. On behalf of Aviva Investors, we’ve let 77 Church Street to sushi operator Kokoru (pictured) and 83 Church Street to Amplifon, who have relocated from Bold Street. On behalf of Liverpool based Atmore Group, we’ve let 20 Richmond Street to restaurant operator Harpers Seafood. We also have other lettings currently progressing in the city.

Acting on instructions from private clients, Emanuel Oliver have negotiated the acquisition of a neighbourhood retail parade on Longmoor Lane, Liverpool. The investment is let to Subway, Rowlands Pharmacy, Barnardos, Indigo Sun and includes a vacant unit. The development was constructed in 2015 and has a current rental income of £82,500pax. The price paid equates to a net initial yield of c8%.

We are delighted to announce we have been appointed to act as leasing agents for the Port Arcades Shopping Centre, Ellesmere Port. The Centre is anchored by Wilkinsons, together with Poundworld, Peacocks, Boots, Argos and the Ellesmere Port Market Hall. The Centre was recently chosen by Iceland for one of their new Food Warehouse stores . The Centre totals over 300,000sqft, numerous units are available, more details will be made available on the website soon but in the meantime further information can be obtained from Dan or Llyr.

Emanuel Oliver have recently secured two new stores for Specsavers. We’ve acquired a new branch at 15 Liverpool Road in Crosby, which has recently opened and is trading very well. We have also acquired a Hearcare store on Stafford Street in Hanley. We continue to act on their behalf in securing new stores, together with re-sites and extensions.

We are delighted to announce a hat trick of deals for our clients Sim Trava, trading as Costa. The new stores are located in Monton, Buckshaw Village (near Preston) and Fulwood Preston. The Fulwood store is the former HSBC bank and includes a seating area inside the old bank vault – see picture. We look forward to securing more site for Sim Trava soon

Acting on behalf of CBRE Global Investors, Emanuel Oliver have let 7 Northgate Street to Airwair International Limited – trading as Dr Martens. The deal was negotiated and completed in record time and allowed Dr Martens to open before Christmas. The store looks fantastic. Number 5 next door is available and several well known retailers have already registered interest.

We are delighted to see that our client Brunning & Price have now opened their new pub in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Emanuel Oliver introduced the location to Chester based B&P, who are part of The Restaurant Group PLC. We are making plans to visit soon! More information can be seen on their website: http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/physician/

Emanuel Oliver have secured two new lettings at the Victoria Centre in Llandudno. Both Warren James Jewellers and Grape Tree have taken a new leases in addition to the recent expansion of the Specsavers store.