Roche Chartered Surveyors

New shop to let in historic Norwich Lanes

Roche have been instructed to let a fully restored and refurbished Grade II* listed ground floor shop situated in the Norwich Lanes.

The Norwich Lanes comprises a combination of independent niche retailers, cafes and residential apartments. The area has its own "village" character and is described by the Guardian as ‘one of the country's most compact, atmospheric and overlooked Christmas shopping destinations.'

Occupiers in close proximity include Loch Fyne Seafood Bar and Grill, The Futon Company and Philip Browne Menswear.

If you are interested in finding out more about this unit, please contact Lee Askew.

January 2012

Punch Taverns - Pub Disposal in Dereham

Roche Retail have been instructed by Punch Taverns to dispose of The Cock Inn - a freehold public house in Dereham town centre. The Cock Inn is an historic public house on Norwich Street which features bar and living accommodation, together with outbuildings including a former coach house.

Graham Jones of Roche commented "having acted for Enterprise Inns for a number of years in the disposal of some of their pubs in the East Anglia region, I am pleased that we have now also been instructed by Punch, which is another leading pub company with some 5,000 pubs throughout the country. Freehold pubs continue to attract strong interest in a challenging market due to their versatility for uses including retail, restaurant, residential or indeed continued licensed use and as a result will often appeal to both local and national investors, developers and owner occupiers."

For further information on The Cock Inn or to register interest in public houses in East Anglia, please contact Graham Jones on 01603 756340 or graham.jones@rochesurveyors.co.uk.

January 2012

Money from Waste!

On behalf of the landlords, Roche have negotiated a new lease and subsequently disposed of the investment on the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Hempton, near Fakenham.

Again on behalf of the landlords, Roche agreed terms for a new HWRC in Thetford and agreed new lease terms on the EMR (http://www.emrltd.com/index.php) site at Longwater, Norwich, adjacent to the A47.

Roche are retained by Pearsons to let off the resultant surplus land premises after advising on two of their sites prior to them selling their waste recycling business to Viridor.

It is evident there is money for landlords with suitable sites in waste as the requirements for recycling are ever more demanding. Roche have the knowledge to deal with the issues involved and can assist you with your commercial property needs.

January 2012

Aberdeen Property Investors - Unit C Frenbury Industrial Estate, Norwich

Roche acting on behalf of Aberdeen Property Investors have been instrumental in marketing Unit C Frenbury, a 41,000 sq ft warehouse located adjacent to the Outer Ring Road.

The property was substantially refurbished to ensure it stood out from competing premises and with the benefit of a secure self-contained yard, has been of interest to several potential occupiers.

A number of parties have inspected the property and it has now been let to Edmundson Electrical for a new 15 year term.

November 2011

Dencora - Clipbush Lane, Fakenham

Roche acted for Dencora in the acquisition of an un-serviced development site at Clipbush Lane, Fakenham.

Advice was provided regarding the potential occupiers for the scheme and the likely values which would be achievable.

Since the site has been acquired Travis Perkins, Marstons and GJL Animal Foods have all acquired land and constructed units.

November 2011

Legal & General - 43 High Street, Guildford

Acting on Behalf of Legal & General, in October 2011 Roche advised on the purchase in of 43 High Street Guildford which is let to Santander UK PLC at a current passing rent of £155,000 pax.

October 2011