Transactions
Since inception the ratio of the firm's sales to acquisitions has been broadly equal, totalling over £18.5bn. Notwithstanding our London base, Lewis Ellis has wide investment experience throughout the UK.
In addition of some £15.5bn in individual investments traded, Lewis Ellis have advised on a substantial number of portfolio transactions, which total over £3.05bn in 87 separate deals.


B&Q, Mucklow Hill, Halesowen B62 8EP
Date: Q3 2020
Acting on behalf of Nuveen Real Estate we advised on the sale of this retail warehouse investment to Aberdeen Standard Investments for £19.5m, reflecting a net initial yield of 7.5%.
The property comprises a modern purpose built retail warehouse with associated builders merchant and garden centre extending to 92,400 sq ft GIA. Let to B&Q for a ...


B&Q, Hull Road, York YO10 3LE
Date: Q3 2020
Acting on behalf of M&G Real Estate we advised on the sale of this solus retail warehouse investment to Hermes for £16.05m, reflecting a net initial yield of 8.66%
The property comprises a large purpose built retail warehouse with garden centre and builders yard, built in 2000 and extending to 102,360 sq ft (9,509.56 sq m) GIA. There is substantial car ...


2-8 High Street & 2-6 Ingrave Road, Brentwood CM14 4AB
Date: Q3 2020
Acting on behalf of Cording Real Estate we advised on the sale of this South East retail/office investment to AEW UK for £4.4m, reflecting a net initial yield of 8.75%.
The property comprises a prominent retail/office parade measuring 22,046 sq ft. The property is fully let by way of 13 tenancies to an attractive mix of national and independent retailers ...


M&S, 1 Albert Street, Nottingham
Date: Q4 2019
Acting on behalf of Nuveen Real Estate we advised on the sale of this retail investment to Thackeray Estates for £16.35m, reflecting a net initial yield of 7.50%.
The property is an attractive, purpose built flagship department store totalling 125,145 sq ft. The store is arranged over five floors, and benefits from lower ground, ground, first and second ...


Penny Hill Centre, Hunslet, Leeds
Date: Q3 2019
Acting on behalf of London & Cambridge Properties we advised on the purchase of this shopping centre investment for £3.2m.
The Penny Hill Centre is a neighbourhood shopping precinct comprising 22 retail units and extends to a total floor area of 34,645 sq ft. The scheme is well let to a strong community and convenience tenant line-up with key occupiers ...


Holland & Barrett, 19 North Street, Chichester PO19 1LB
Date: Q2 2019
Acting on behalf of M&G Real Estate we advised on the sale of this well secured prime retail investment for £1.35m, reflecting a net initial yield of 6.60%.
The property comprises a prime retail unit arranged over ground and first floor with a total net internal floor area of 2,196 sq ft. Well secured to a 5A2 covenant, Holland & Barrett Retail ...


B&Q, Weston Road, Crewe CW1 6BA
Date: Q2 2019
Acting on behalf of Nuveen Real Estate we advised on the sale of this retail warehouse to Cheshire East Council for £20.95m, reflecting a net initial yield of 7.00%.
The property comprises a modern purpose built retail warehouse with associated builders merchant and garden centre extending to 104,400 sq ft. Let to B&Q Plc for an unexpired lease term of ...


Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby
Date: Q2 2019
Acting on behalf of London & Cambridge Properties we advised on the purchase of this shopping centre investment for £8.5m from LaSalle Investment Management.
The Pavilion Shopping Centre comprises 228,806 sq ft of predominantly retail accommodation with a small portion of office floor space, anchored by a substantial Asda foodstore for a further 67 ...


M&S Foodall, Kirby Road, Walton-on-the-Naze CO14 8QP
Date: Q4 2018
Acting on behalf of LSHIM we advised on the purchase of this proposed development from a Private Investor for £4.335m, reflecting a net initial yield of 5.00%.
The proposed development is on the former site of Martello caravan park and will compromise an open A1 retail store with food consent, with a total floor area of 11,800 sq ft. On practical completion ...


Snow & Rock, Davidson Way, Rom Valley, Romford RM7 0AZ
Date: Q3 2018
Acting on behalf of a Private Investor we advised on the purchase of this retail warehouse investment from Oxygen Asset Management for £3.5m, relfecting a net initial yield of 5.25%.
The property comprises a prime retail warehouse unit, completed in 2004 and totalling 8,500 sq ft (GIA) on a self-contained site. Let to Snow & Rock (Sports) Ltd with ...