The Yorkshire Counties Setting The Bar For Commercial Space in The North
of modern, high spec warehousing, industrial and office space, plus storage containers, in a gated, enclosed location off junction 6 of the M6 motorway. The mixed-use business park has been purposefully designed to serve Birmingham’s illustrious manufacturing community, facilitating demand for high-quality commercial space.
In Tamworth, FIREM-owned Drayton Manor Business Park offers a range of distribution, industrial, warehousing and production units with available space from 7,500 sq ft to 126,000 sq ft. As is standard across FIREM developments, occupants have the opportunity to tailor units to individual requirements with short-term lets also considered.
Headquartered in the north at the iconic Botany Bay in Lancashire, FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) is one of the UK’s most established names in commercial asset and property management with over four decades of industry experience.
FIREM’s multi-billion pound portfolio exceeds 15m sq ft and spans retail, industrial, office and residential developments. The property giant’s portfolio is set to continue to evolve, with a further 7m sq ft of development in the pipeline over the next five years.
Creating spaces where businesses can thrive is the driving force behind FIREM’s developments. Across the UK, FIREM provides high-quality premises to businesses of varying shapes, sizes and industries. Developments in the north are home to household names and SMEs, with space often tailored to the specific requirements of the business.
Amplifying industrial space Industrial space is in short supply across the country, with demand outpacing supply in all regions. But demand is about much more than quantity; the appetite for better quality buildings is higher than ever before with sustainability, connectivity and flexibility all at the top of the list of businesses’ priorities. In the North East, where supply is equal to just 0.37 years’ of demand , FIREM is investing significantly in upgrading the standard of industrial space in the region. Gemini Point, located on Bracken Hill Industrial Estate, is a 54,000 sq ft purpose-built development of nine industrial units comprising electric roller shutter doors, dedicated parking to all units, on-site cycle parking and EV charging.
The Hive at Wear House acts as incubator space for businesses looking to grow long-term at Bracken Hill, with the opportunity to move into Gemini Point once more space is required. The hybrid units blend light industrial and office space from 991 sq ft to 3,393 sq ft, catering for a variety of businesses.
In the Midlands, FIREM has recently completed the first phase of Hay Hall, a new £4m business park. The new development is set to boast 200,000 sq ft
Retail at the heart of the community FIREM’s vast portfolio of commercial property extends into retail, with centres located across the country. In the north, FIREM manages North Point Shopping Centre in Hull and St Peter’s Mall, Derby. Local retail spaces serve the community, providing a convenient and accessible way to shop despite the ever-changing retail landscape.
North Point Shopping Centre, located in the suburb of Bransholme, has more than 70 retail units and offers a mix of convenience, fashion, food and beverage and specialist shops and services. The centre sits at the heart of the community and works to serve the needs of local people with its visionary management.
St Peter’s Mall is an indoor retail precinct which forms an entrance to the popular Derbion Shopping Centre via its link to the pedestrianised St Peter’s Street. The Mall benefits from 26,000 sq ft of retail space with 3,700 parking spaces and is home to a variety of national and local retailers.
For more information on FIREM’s diverse commercial property portfolio, please visit:
https://fi-rem.com/.
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Creating great places to work Across its office portfolio, FIREM places the employee at the heart of all designs, creating workspaces that fulfil the needs of the workforce as well as employers. With the rise of hybrid working, office design is arguably more important than ever as companies continue to define their ‘new normal’. FIREM’s approach to office design creates much more than just workplaces. Spaces that inspire, energise and cultivate wellbeing, FIREM’s office portfolio is designed to give businesses and their employees the best of both worlds.
FIREM completed a £2m refurbishment programme at Cherry Tree Court, Hull, in 2022 to reveal 35,000 sq ft of industry leading office space, comprising a newly renovated reception area, meeting rooms and coworking space. Located within walking distance of Hull railway station and with ample on- site parking, cycle facilities and showers, the new office space has become a popular choice for local and regional businesses.
Cherry Tree Court is also home to FIREM’s dedicated serviced office provider, FigFlex. Offering space to accommodate 1-100+ workstations for a variety of businesses including SMEs and multinationals, alongside coworking spaces and glass-fronted meeting rooms, FigFlex Hull works to bring businesses together in a brand new concept for the city.
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