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08/08/16 Dr Martens opens for Business in Cambridge

The iconic British footwear brand Dr Martens has opened a new store in Cambridge. The 700 sq ft retail outlet's arrival in Sidney Street, follows the recent store opening on Sadler Gate in Derby earlier this year bringing Dr Martens' UK stores count up to 25 nationwide. The property was taken on a 10 year lease with a break at year 5.

Cambridge is a fantastic and diverse city which has a cultural relevance to Dr Martens with its strong association with music a key pillar of the brand. Cambridge is also renowned for its buzzing student population which makes it the ideal location.

The Landlords The Master, Fellows and Scholars of Trinity College, Cambridge were represented by Bidwells.

Dr Martens were represented by their retained agents SPACE Retail Property Consultants who continue to seek further locations for opening in 2016.

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Planning consent has been granted for a new 55,000 sq ft Trade Park at Thurmaston, Leicester, where SPACE acted on behalf of our client Travis Perkins PLC to take a new lease for their brands Wickes Building Supplies, Travis Perkins Builders Merchant, Benchmarx Kitchens and BSS Pipeline and Heating. The Trade Park adjoins Costco and is owned by Charles Street Buildings Group who have agreed a new 25 year lease with our client.

The Trade Park is expected to open in early 2017 and construction has now commenced on site.

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Dr Martens arrive in Derby following the success of recent openings in London's Oxford Street, Cheshire Oaks and Sheffield. The 478 sq ft standalone store opened at 50 Sadler Gate on a new 5 year lease.

Derby's is widely regarded as one of the birthplaces of the industrial revolution and with its rich heritage in manufacturing makes this an ideal match for Dr Martens whose brand origins lie in workwear.

With its lively alternative music scene and vibrant student population, Derby sits well for Dr Martens and Sadler Gate's buzzing bars, shops, tattooists and hair salons makes this the perfect destination.

The Landlords Clowes Developments (UK) Limited were represented by FHP Property Consultants.

Dr Martens were represented by their retained agents SPACE Retail Property Consultants who continue to seek further locations for opening in 2016.

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For more information please contact rob.palmer@space-rpc.com or peter.leverett@space-rpc.com

Team SPACE are cycling 110 miles for charity on Saturday 30 April in aid of the MND Association and in memory of our lovely friend Jonathan Smith.

Peter Leverett, Robert Palmer, Martin Herbert, Susan Harrison and our friends James Whitelaw and John McHugh are all taking part in the challenge. It is a 110 mile bike ride from Nevill Holt, Leicestershire all the way to The Jolly Sailer, Brancaster Straithe! This is the 10th anniversary of the century challenge.

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The 19th Century Great Central Railway building a former wagon repair works, located off Upperton Road, and once facing demolition, has won a Leicester Civic Society Award.

The building which was once dilapidated and vandalised was restored in a 10 m revamp by our client Jamie Lewis to provide retail units and a coffee shop a cycle store.

SPACE advised on the development site from the outset, with lettings to Evans Cycles, Nisbets and Starbucks, alongside a Lidl foodstore.

The panel were immensely impressed by the high quality of the extremely complex structural work undertaken by Staniforth and RG+P Architects and their contractors.

The awards will be presented at an event on Friday April 15 with Peter Chandler, creative workspace development manager for Leicester City Council as guest speaker.

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SPACE Retail Property Consultants acted on behalf of the site owner in the freehold sale of this 1 acre site to KFC Franchisee Demipower Limited for an undisclosed sum.

The Drive Thru restaurant, located on Leicester's North Ring Road at Hamilton opened in December 2015.

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Wishing you a very Happy Christmas from all of us at SPACE

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Cheshire Oaks is the UK's largest Designer Outlet with more than 145 boutiques. It has recently welcomed the iconic British footwear brand Dr Martens into Unit 14 comprising of 2,382 sq ft. The retail outlet was taken on a 5 year lease and follows the most recent opening in Sheffield. Dr Martens joins an impressive lineup of retailers in the 250,000 sq ft retail outlet ranging from athletic labels like Nike and Adidas, and high-street favourites, like Marks & Spencer and Next, to a selection of fashion brands including Burberry, Polo, Michael Kors and Hugo Boss.

The Landlords Henderson UK Limited were represented by McArthurGlen UK Limited.

Dr. Martens were represented by their retained agents SPACE Retail Property Consultants who continue to seek further locations for opening in 2016.

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For more information please contact rob.palmer@space-rpc.com or peter.leverett@space-rpc.com

SPACE are delighted to announce that Caff Nero are now open in Elliott's Field Shopping Park. The 1,500 sq ft store is situated in the brand new 35million retail park which is 5 minutes from Rugby town centre. The unit was taken on a 10 year lease.

Caff Nero join an impressive line-up of retailers on the 60,000 sq ft park anchored by Debenhams and Marks and Spencer including Outfit, Next, River Island, Fat Face and Clarks.

The Landlord, Hammerson (Rugby) Ltd were advised by Wilkinson Williams. Caff Nero were advised by SPACE Retail Property Consultants who continue to act for them on out of town acquisitions.

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Property Group Calthorpe Estates has appointed SPACE Retail Property Consultants as part of its ongoing redevelopment project in Egbaston called The Village.

SPACE have been charged with finding a mix of high-quality, independent boutique retailers and specialist food and beverage operators to the new estate.

Jayne Herritty, sales and marketing director for Calthorpe Estates said: "Having reached a stage of this flagship project where we are ready to engage with prospective tenants, it was incredibly important to us to have agents for The Village. Not only does SPACE have an enviable reputation in the commercial property market for its specialist retail and leisure experience, the team shares our passion and vision for The Village and we are confident they will be great advocates for the project when presenting the commercial opportunities to potential occupiers".

The SPACE team is headed up by Peter Leverett and Martin Herbert with support from Naomi Ellwood.

Mr Leverett said "Getting the leisure and retail mix right is key to creating a distinctive sense of place for the Village and the focus for SPACE is firmly on complementing the nature of the existing offering in Egbaston serving those who live and work in the area while also establishing The Village as a destination in its own right.

We will be working closely with the likes of homewares and interiors businesses, specialist food and beverage operators to niche or designer retailers, as we help build the new leisure and retail community."

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Sheffield welcomes British footwear brand Dr Martens who opened their 21st UK store here this week at 52 Chapel Walk.The 900 sq ft retail outlet was taken on a 5 year lease and follows openings in Portsmouth, Milton Keynes and Belfast.

The edgy city with its own street style as well as a great music association and student scene is an ideal place for Dr Martens to make their mark. It is also known for its industrial roots with a rich history of steel production which reflects Dr Marten's passion for hand-crafted British manufacture.

The Landlords Zurich Assurance Ltd were represented by Knight Frank.

Dr. Martens were represented by their retained agents SPACE Retail Property Consultants who continue to seek further locations for opening in 2015.

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For more information please contact rob.palmer@space-rpc.com or peter.leverett@space-rpc.com

SPACE are delighted to have acted on behalf of The Co-operative Food Group in acquiring their new store at Abbotswood Park, Leavesden, Watford. The 2,800 sq ft store opened today on a new housing estate of 425 houses and is next door to Warner Bros Studios and the Harry Potter Theme Park.

The new store is part of two blocks of apartments with a GP, Dentist and Subway on the ground floor and large shared car parking.

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After 5 years acting as agents jointly with JLL on shopping centre agency in the Charles Darwin Centre in Shrewsbury, we are delighted to confirm that our clients UK Commercial Property Trust, advised by Standard Life, have exchanged with Primark for a new 50,000 sq ft store.

The store, which will span two levels will trigger an exciting 12m investment which includes a brand new fit out for Primark and the transformation of the public areas within the shopping centre.

Councillor Keith Barrow, Leader of Shropshire Council, said: "It's fantastic news that a well-known national chain such as Primark is to open a new store in Shrewsbury, and is a real vote of confidence in the town. It will further enhance what Shrewsbury offers to shoppers, make the town even more attractive to visitors and to other potential investors and, importantly, create jobs for local people."

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SPACE are delighted to announce that they have acted on behalf of both Arcadia and Caff Nero at Rugby's new 35million extension and redevelopment of Elliott's Field Shopping Park.

Arcadia are to open a new 10,000 sq ft Outfit store in the main retail terrace and Caff Nero have taken 1,500 sq ft where they will be joined by Ed's Easy Diner and Nandos.

Elliott's Field is set to host an impressive line-up of retailers with a 60,000 sq ft full-line Debenhams department store offering womenswear, menswear, homewares, cosmetics will anchor the scheme, as well as other leading retail brands including Marks & Spencer, TK Maxx, Next and Clarks who are already committed to the scheme.

On schedule to open later this year, Elliott's Field will comprise 180,000 sq ft of retail and dining floorspace and 567 car parking spaces.

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Following the success of their first restaurant in Market Harborough, SPACE are excited to announce that a second location for Meatcure, the American style burger shed, has been completed.

The 1,700 sqft restaurant is located on Highcross Street, Leicester and will start fitting out shortly.

The transaction complements other recent deals by SPACE including Lumbers Jewellers and Bills.

SPACE continue to search for further unique locations for Meatcure in 2015.

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SPACE are delighted to have acquired 75 North Street the 7th UK store for their retained client Pure Collection. The 1,108 sqft store is located in a prime shopping pitch.

Pure Collection continue to expand their UK High Street presence in carefully selected locations.

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