Commercial property specialists supports stroke charity
A kind-hearted colleague at a Leamington-based commercial property firm took part in the Birmingham Half Marathon to raise money for the Stroke Association.
Adam Boxer, facilities manager at ehB Reeves, ran the popular half-marathon for a second year in a row with former colleagues at SAIC Motors.
Adam set out to raise £180 for the Stroke Association but thanks to generous donations from staff at ehB Reeves and elsewhere, he achieved a total of £375.
The SAIC team were delighted to have raised more than £1,000 collectively for the charity.
Adam said: “Despite moving onto pastures new, I wanted to fulfil my promise to run the race and help raise money for an important cause.
“The atmosphere on the day was lively and full of enthusiasm, despite the heavy rainfall. I enjoyed taking part and plan to run again next year, and look forward to convincing my new colleagues at ehB Reeves.”
Director of ehB Reeves, Simon Hain, said: “We are all proud of Adam for taking part in the run and we are pleased we could support him and add to his total.
“This year we’ve raised more than £6,000 for Myton Hospice and plan to take part in more fundraising activities in 2020.”
ehB Reeves was born from a merger between ehB Commercial and Reeves and Partners in July 2018. For more information, visit www.ehbreeves.com.
Influx of new business since merger
We have added two new members of staff on the first anniversary of our merger, which is already generating growth for the firm.
ehB Reeves was formed last summer after a merger between two long-established firms, ehB Commercial and Reeves and Partners.
Staff from the two companies are now based under the same roof in Clarendon Place, Leamington, and have two new faces among their number – agency surveyor, Sat Gill, and facilities manager, Adam Boxer.
Sat, from Solihull, joins ehB from SK Group, one of the largest franchisees of Domino’s in the country, and the master franchise holders of Tim Hortons for the UK and Ireland.
He managed the UK and Ireland store roll out programme for Tim Hortons and store builds from Belfast to Birmingham’s flagship store.
On the Domino’s side of the business, he managed new store builds, adding to a portfolio of 200-plus stores and the refurbishment programme of the group’s existing portfolio.
He said: “I have been involved in property development from a young age with my family, which has led to me developing a passion for all property-related matters.
“My aim with ehB is to expand my knowledge and progress through the company.”
Adam, from Wellesbourne, joins ehB from SAIC Motor, the Chinese company which owns the MG brand. He was responsible for the property management at MG’s famous Longbridge site.
He said: “I’ve always worked in facilities management and health and safety roles and I’ll be aiming to add a new and different dynamic as part of a great team here at ehB Reeves.
“I plan to develop this role further and assist in the already excellent work of the company, ensuring its steady, continued growth while furthering my personal ambitions.”
Simon Hain, director of ehB Reeves, said: “It has been an extremely exciting year for us all and we are delighted with the success the merger has brought. What has been achieved is a testimony to the commitment and teamwork of all our staff.
“It was always our stated aim to grow after the merger, so we are delighted to have brought in Sat and Adam, who both have more than a decade’s experience in their fields and are important additions to our team.
“This is an exciting and a challenging time to be in the commercial property business and we are very much looking forward to the future and the new opportunities presented to us.”
Sat and Adam’s appointment follows the recent addition of commercial property consultant, Rob Hawkins, in July.
Rob has worked in the commercial property sector for more than 25 years, in a range of roles including agency work, acquisitions, property disposals, property management and consultancy.
ehB’s generosity boosts hospice
A Warwick charity has received a welcome boost to its coffers from a series of fundraising events by a Leamington-based commercial property firm.
The Myton Hospice, which helps people suffering from incurable illnesses, has received £6,500 in donations from property consultants ehB Reeves, in Clarendon Place.
Kind-hearted staff at ehB organised a golf day, took part in an ‘It’s a Knockout’ fun day and even climbed Mount Snowdon dressed at Santas to help raise funds for the hospice, which is situated in The Grange, Warwick.
The money has been raised over the last 18 months, after ehB chose to mark its 10th year in business by supporting Myton as its nominated charity.
Simon Hain, ehB Reeves director, saluted his fabulous fundraisers, saying: “We are delighted to support the amazing work Myton Hospice does in this area.
“All the fun we’ve had at the golf day, fun days and climbing Snowdon was made extra special because it was all in aid of such a worthwhile cause.”
Chris Wilmot, corporate fundraiser for Myton Hospice, said: “We are incredibly thankful to ehB for their continuing support.
“It was great to see them enter a team at our It’s a Knockout event in June as part of their ongoing fundraising.
“The support of businesses is vital in enabling us to raise the £9.2million we need this year to continue providing our services free of charge.”
Units close to full at £3 million Southam development
All units offered for sale at a new £3 million commercial property development in Southam have been snapped up, as work continues apace to complete the scheme.
Ten units at the 13-plot Maricott Court development, adjacent to Holywell Business Park, are now sold or under offer, with discussions ongoing with prospective tenants for the final three rental properties.
Phase one of the build, comprising the first two units, was completed in June, while units three to 10 are due for completion late summer.
The final three units are scheduled to be completed by early 2020.
Commercial property specialists ehB Reeves, based in Leamington Spa, has been marketing the units for lease and sale freehold. They range in size from 1,873 sq. ft. to 6,268 sq. ft.
Simon Hain, director at ehB Reeves, said: “We’ve had a real mix of owner/occupier and buy-to-let investor interest in the site, so we’re confident of seeing an equally diverse mix of businesses setting up in these units.
“We’ve said all along that the interest in this site is indicative of the demand for high-quality commercial properties, regardless of the fears over the potential impact of Brexit.
“The construction of the first two units is complete and we’re expecting units three to 10 to be finished before the end of the summer.
“This has been a very successful and sought-after scheme since its inception.”
The Maricott Court development is the final phase of the Holywell/Northfield Road site, which is already home to businesses including Tesco, HAB International and DYWIDAG-Systems International.
For more information on Maricott Court, visit www.maricottcourt.co.uk or contact ehB Reeves.
Rob Hawkins joins team at ehB Reeves
We have added a new member to the ehB Reeves team, with more than 25 years’ experience in the sector.
Rob Hawkins has been formally appointed by ehB Reeves, having previously worked for the firm on a consultancy basis.
Rob has been working in the commercial property sector in a range of roles including agency work, acquisitions, property disposals, property management and consultancy.
He joins ehB Reeves as part of its ongoing ambitions to grow its business reach, expanding the agency sector and the management portfolio, which is currently valued in excess of £100 million.
“Having worked with the team before, we know each other very well. I’ve been working with them on a consultancy basis for the last six months and joining formally is all about developing that role,” said Rob.
“I have worked across the board in the commercial property sector – everything from agency and acquisition work to property management and consultancy – so I am bringing a wide range of experience to the table.
“I’m very much looking forward to this new role with the business as it looks to grow even further.”
Rob said the market in Warwickshire was still buoyant, despite the ongoing uncertainty over the potential impact of Brexit.
He said: “The market does dictate what we do and, in this moment, it is still very positive. Lots of deals are happening and I am sure there will be even better times ahead. It is a good time to grow an agency.
“Despite the uncertainty over Brexit, there is definitely still an appetite for good quality commercial property in the area.
“It is all connected to how much confidence people have in the market. Occupiers still need business premises, so there is still plenty of activity.”
Simon Hain, director at ehB Reeves, said: “We have ambitious plans to grow the agency and appointing Rob, with his many years of varied and valuable experience, is a step forward for that ambition.
“Rob has a proven track record in all areas of commercial property and we are sure this new arrangement will prove to be extremely beneficial for both parties.”
ehB Reeves was born from a merger between ehB Commercial and Reeves and Partners in July 2018.
