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Project Risk – the benefits of appointing a chartered surveyor
16 May 2013
So, production is up and you are thinking of asking a contractor to build an extension to accommodate your expansion.
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MIPIM Comes to Derby
13 May 2013
At the recent MIPIM International Real Estate show in Cannes, Derby announced a development pipeline of over £250 million. On the back of this investment, the City of Derby is welcoming all those involved with the real estate sector to discuss emerging investment trends across the UK and identify growth opportunities for regional cities.
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Have you heard of the CDM Regulations and are you aware of the penalties for non-compliance?
02 May 2013
Are you looking to expand your business? Thinking about building an extension or undertaking major refurbishment works? Have you considered the CDM Regulations and any implications they may impose? Have you heard of the CDM Regulations and are you aware of the penalties for non-compliance?
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Alps Group receive instructions to dispose of a portfolio of properties
25 April 2013
Alps Group have been appointed joint agents to sell three commercial premises in the Boscombe area of Bournemouth on behalf of retained client Aim Aviation, due to relocation.
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Lease regearing negotiations produce savings for Global Manufacturer
17 April 2013
Acting on behalf of a retained global manufacturer, Alps International has successfully completed a lease regearing which has secured a considerable rent saving.
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Lease renewal negotiations produce savings for East Midlands Manufacturer
11 April 2013
Alps International have negotiated a lease renewal of a 10,000 sq ft factory in Ilkeston on behalf of the Tenant.
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Disposal of former engineering site on Jackson Street, St Helens
03 April 2013
Alps International have completed the letting of a 10,000ft² former factory in St Helens.
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Alps Building Consultancy Launched
20 March 2013
Alps Building Consultancy has been launched this month with a team of three highly experienced Building Surveyors.
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Alps Group Grows its Merseyside Office
19 March 2013
Alps Group, who have had an office in St Helens for 10 years as part of their service to Pilkington, are looking to offer their “outsourced Property Department “ package to all corporate occupiers in Merseyside and the North West, and have appointed Chartered Building Surveyor Ralph Hilton as part of their expansion plans.
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Alps Group Strengthens its Team
19 March 2013
Alps Group has appointed Chartered Building Surveyor James Baker as part of its expansion of the Building Consultancy Team.
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Lease renewal in Dublin successfully completed
30 January 2013
On behalf of retained clients, Alps Group have successfully concluded a 12 month lease extension for an 11,195ft² industrial unit at Tallaght, Dublin.
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New Property Management Portfolio for Alps Group
23 January 2013
Alps Group have been instructed by Invensys plc to manage a national portfolio which consists of a range of leasehold legacy industrial and office properties located in the North East, Wales, East Midlands, the South West and South East.
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Industrial Unit Sold
03 January 2013
Alps Commercial have completed the sale of industrial premises at Orgreave Drive, Sheffield on behalf of retained clients.
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Business Rates - Autumn Statement
07 December 2012
The Chancellor's recent Autumn Statement has given a small boost to the commercial property market with two measures for the current Business Rates Regime.
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Regeneration. Done Properly.
04 December 2012
One of the many consequences of the current economic climate is that businesses are finding it necessary to try to sell redundant or under-used property.
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What's the crack?
06 November 2012
Cracking to a warehouse floor can seem a minor defect, but advice from our Building Surveyor in one case revealed that the liability of a fault like this could have cost our client up to £600,000.
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Trade counter and warehouse units To Let
26 October 2012
Property Consultants Alps Commercial have been instructed as agents alongside Innes England on the Raynesway Industrial Estate, Derby by Aberdeen Asset Managers.
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Due Diligence - Protecting Your Investment
24 October 2012
The property and estates of a business are often its most lucrative assets and yet, all too often, thorough due diligence is not carried out at the early stages of a disposal, merger, acquisition or management buy-out, according to property specialists, Alps Group.
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Planning Reform - My View
09 October 2012
Peter Alcock gives his view of the recent announcement that the planning laws surrounding domestic extensions are to be relaxed.
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Sale completed at Canal Street, St Helens
01 October 2012
Acting on behalf of retained clients, Property Consultants Alps Group has recently completed the disposal of the freehold of an existing garage site at Canal Street, St Helens.
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Tied into a Lease?
26 September 2012
Tenants who are approaching a lease expiry or break option have an excellent opportunity to review their requirements and property needs.
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St Helens Chamber Open Day
24 September 2012
Alps Group enjoyed a successful day at the latest St Helens Chamber open event. The event provided the opportunity to raise the understanding of the services offered by the Chamber and to meet and network with fellow chamber members.
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St Helens Expansion for Alps Group
08 August 2012
Property specialists, Alps Group have expanded their office in St Helens due to their growing portfolio of work in the North West.
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New letting agreed with Omega
19 July 2012
Alps Group are pleased to announce a new letting has been secured at Triplex House, Eckersall, Birmingham on behalf of retained client Pilkington Automotive.
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Service Expansion Prompted By Recession Pressures
16 July 2012
Property specialists, Alps Group are planning to expand their building surveying team in response to increased demand from commercial property tenants and landlords faced with added financial pressures in the tough economic climate.
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New to the Market – Factory site in St Helens
02 July 2012
Commercial property consultants Alps Group have been appointed to sell an 11,000ft² industrial unit in St Helens on behalf of Oceanwave Estates.
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New to the Market – Warehouse in Wednesbury
27 June 2012
Commercial Property Consultants Alps Commercial have been appointed to let a 22,000ft² warehouse unit in Wednesbury, West Midlands.
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Section 17 Deal Settled
15 June 2012
Alps Group is pleased to announce a letting has been secured on behalf of a retained client. Argus Fluid Handling has agreed to take two units on the Pennywell Industrial Estate, Sunderland for a new sub lease of 3 years.
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Alps Group negotiate with BMW
08 June 2012
Grevan Cars Ltd known operationally as Ocean BMW have agreed to take a new sublease of industrial premises which measure over 22,000 sq ft for the remainder of the head lease term.
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Academies Capital Maintenance Fund
31 May 2012
Were you successful in your application for the Academies Capital Maintenance Fund?
The academies capital maintenance fund was announced in December 2011 by the Secretary of State who confirmed £276 million had been set aside for Academies in the financial year of 2012 and 2013. -
Alps Group Makes Key Appointment
16 May 2012
Property specialists Alps Group have appointed Chartered Surveyor Jonathan Sayer as part of its expansion plans.
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Building Surveying - the commercial cost
27 April 2012
Hindsight is said to be a wonderful thing, but leaving buildings insurance and lease agreements to chance can be an expensive luxury � leaving commercial property owners, landlords and tenants at significant risk of facing costly bills, warns Derby-based building surveyor Martin Purslow.
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To be or not to be? That is the question facing schools across the Country.
08 November 2011
It’s a brave new world which Academy schools are entering. The new government initiative to give autonomy and fiscal control back to schools is proving to be increasingly popular but are schools really giving true consideration to the extent of the liabilities they are taking on? Typically schools are taking a 125 year lease from the local Council with an opportunity to terminate the lease…
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It's a non mover in Erdington!
29 September 2011
It’s a non mover in Erdington! After strong negotiations Alps Group have successfully concluded a rent review at a nil increase acting for the tenant Baxi Heating at their 103,000 sq ft assembly facility in Erdington, Birmingham. Tom Houghton was the rent review surveyor dealing the matter and commented ‘in the current market it's very important to keep on top of costs and mitigate…
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Nestlé and Alps Commercial unveil massive Cocoa Works site development plan
08 July 2011
Alps Commercial launched the scheme to developers and investors at The Royal York Hotel today 6th July 2011. Peter Alcock, chief executive of Alps, said the Cocoa Works, in the Conservation Area between Haxby Road and Wigginton Road, had the right location, heritage and prestige. He said: “This is a truly rare and exciting development opportunity in one of the UK’s best loved…
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Rent review success despite stiff opposition
05 February 2011
Alps Group has successfully concluded another rent review for their retained clients Pilkington. The rent review was of their 74,000 sq ft industrial premises in Cumbernauld and after tough negotiations, Alps Group was able to save the client over £35,000 pa for 5 years. Tom Houghton was the rent review surveyor and comments, ‘It is unsurprising in the current market that…
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Another quick turnaround for office relocation
03 February 2011
After being instructed by Pathway Care to complete four office relocations within a year, Alps Group has completed the acquisition of their third office. The premises were secured at Bartleet House in Bromsgrove and equate to over 4,000 sq ft. Tom Houghton acted as the acquisition surveyor and notes this has been a challenging instruction. ‘The client had a very specific brief and…
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Landlords put pressure on dilapidation claims.... a sign of the times I'm afraid
03 February 2011
It is not surprising that in the current economic climate landlords are looking to dilapidation claims as a way of mitigating their losses. Since the new rules on empty rates and the down turn in the economy, the pressure on landlords has increased and Alps Group has witnessed this manifest itself in an increasing number of excessive dilapidation claims against former tenants. With landlords…
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Pilkington Park gets off to a flyer
22 September 2010
After extensive planning preparation work and obtaining outline planning consent on the North Cowley site, Alps Group has been instructed as sole agents and commenced marketing of the Pilkington Glass, Cowley site now know as Pilkington Park. Pilkington remain the main occupier however surplus land is being sold on a freehold basis with an outline proposals for a mixed use commercial and…
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New offices acquired only a stone's throw away!
10 September 2010
After being instructed by Pathway Care to complete four office relocations within a year, Alps Group have completed the acquisition of their first new office premises. The premises at Church Court in Soundwell, Bristol are circa 2,200 sq ft and where secured on a new 5 year FRI lease. However what is incredible is that they are located within a hundred yards from Pathway Care’s existing…
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Another letting secured
20 August 2010
Alps Group are pleased to announce another letting has been secured at Triplex House, Eckershall, Birmingham on behalf of retained client Pilkington Automotive. NHS Estates have agreed to take c. 2,500 sq ft of office space with the use of 21 parking spaces at a rent of over £40,000 pa on a 5 year lease deal. Tom Houghton was the agent overseeing the letting and commented, ‘This…
