Major changes to the English User Classes Order – Far Reaching Flexibility

From the 1st September 2020 sweeping changes become law in the User Class Order.  A new use class E comes into effect, allowing commercial premises to used for a multitude of uses without the need for a change of use. Shops can be used as offices, offices can be used as shops, light industrial units can be used as gyms and there are many more variations.

These changes are designed to help stimulate the use commercial property, encourage business development and promote new business development. For further information contact ehB Reeves, specialists in the disposal of commercial property either freehold or by lease.  We can advise on your acquisition of commercial property if we can’t offer you a suitable building.  We are here to help. Contact Simon Hain 01926 695365

ehB Reeves Complete Sales of 2 Town Centre Investments

ehB Reeves sells two retail investments in Leamington Spa in early May despite the trend of a very fragile commercial property market, stricken by the Covid 19 crisis. Within the last 2 weeks two freehold mixed use investments have completed, both buildings on Regent Street. A positive indication and example of confidence in the town and its future despite the current turmoil. Both buildings have been bought by private individuals, are fully let and income producing, retail at ground floor and offices to upper floors.

Refrigeration/Freezer Facility Comes to Market

A warehouse of 6719 sq.ft fitted with built in freezer and refrigeration stores has come to the market, formally used for the manufacture of pies, the food manufacture and storage facility is ready to go. Ancillary offices, stores, canteen, changing rooms etc are located on upper floors. With 19 on site car parking spaces the building is well provided for transport vehicles. Located in Southam Warwickshire, unit 1 Kineton Road is strategically located in the Midlands, close to Leamington Spa, Ruby, Banbury and Coventry and not is far from the M40 motorway. Flexible new lease terms are available. Contact Simon Hain 01926 695365.

Award winning ehB Reeves sell stunning Edwardian manor known as Gables House

ehB Reeves are delighted to have sold one of the UK’s top providers of legal advice and tax guidance a new home,  they are moving into a stunning new £2.5m headquarters in the heart of the Midlands.

Countrywide Tax and Trust Corporation Ltd has bought the impressive Gables House on the Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa, in a deal brokered by Warwickshire commercial property expert Simon Hain of ehB Reeves.

The imposing Edwardian Manor House boasts more than 12,000 sq ft of office space and is set in 1.8 acres of mature woodland and landscaped gardens.

Countrywide director Bob Massey is confident it will be the perfect base for the company, which specialises in advice on wills, probate, powers of attorney, business succession, bloodline planning and long-term care.

He said: “It is a wonderful building, has a grand, galleried entrance hall and there’s lots of period features throughout.

“It will be a tremendous new home for Countrywide and we’re all looking forward to moving in.”

Gables House will be home to around 100 Countrywide staff, who will be working alongside their 2,500 advisers around the UK.

Simon Hain, director of ehB Reeves, said: “We are delighted to have identified such a fabulous new home for such a prestigious company.

“Gables House will provide a unique base for Countrywide. It has a real wow factor and offers character, comfort, ample parking and good transport links.

“It is a truly fantastic building on a beautiful plot and in a terrific location in the historic town of Leamington Spa. We wish them well.”