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Bakewell Retail Demand Strong

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Mark Jenkinson and son are pleased to offer to the rental market the second retail unit of 2012 situated in Bakewell Town Centre. Enquiries are being received thick and fast for both the premises we have to offer from both local and national occupiers.

Café Retail Unit, Devonshire Chambers,
The Square, Bakewell, DE45 1BT

Retail Unit, Rutland Square, Bakewell DE45 1DA

ASSET MANAGEMENT /PUBLIC CONSULTANCY

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Our new Asset Management / Public Consultancy is headed by Mohammed Mahroof who was formerly the head of Corporate Property at Sheffield City Council and has over twenty-two years of public sector experience. We are pleased to provide a comprehensive service aimed at the public sector.

Asset Management Plans/Estates Strategies

Advice on developing and preparing Asset Management Plans (AMP) to support service delivery to include asset valuations, appraisals to include advise on strategic asset management planning.

Urban Regeneration Schemes

Expert advice and support on site assembly working with the private and public sectors to promote regeneration in areas of need.
Consultation exercises
Member involvement
Planning support

Local Housing Company

Developing LHC models
Advice on negotiating documentation
Advice on supporting bids to gain LHC status
Liaising with central government bodies and relevant quangos.
Preparing the marketing exercise to procure private sector partners.

Master Planning

Advice and support working with multi disciplinary teams to include architects, housing managers, planners, elected members and the public.
Master planning can be a complicated and difficult exercise that needs the support of experts in this area of work, with knowledge of other schemes.

Mixed Use Developments

Advice on putting together service led delivery projects, with multi agency stakeholders.
Advice on acquisitions, planning and preparing reports for funding.
Consultation exercises.

Public Sector Disposal Strategies

Advice on developing a disposal strategy with stakeholder buy in.
Increased demands on efficient use of buildings and audit requirements need expert steer and support as identified by The Gershon Report.
Ensuring “best consideration” is obtained in line with central government requirements and Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), and the General Disposal Consent requirements.

Acquisitions

Through Compulsory Purchase Orders
Purchase by agreement
Developer led regeneration initiatives.

Community Buildings

Advice on the requirements of the Quirk Review
Community buildings strategies, aligned with other Third Sector Providers.
Third sector support in delivering community led initiatives.

Local Asset Backed Vehicles

Support for public sector bodies entering into limited partnership or limited liability partnership.
Advice on procuring and developing the environment for a successful LABV.
Negotiating with all the stakeholders in the venture.

Outsourcing Public Sector Property Departments

Supporting and preparing outsourcing proposals
Supporting the competitive dialogue process
Supporting the organisation and staff through transition.
Implementing an effective process of procurement which is in line with government requirements.

Management of Surplus Assets

Supporting public sector bodies in having an effective record of assets held.
Data collection
Property holding costs
Suitability for other public uses
Asset values

If you require any of these services or would like a no obligation consultation and a fee quote please feel free to contact Mohammed Mahroof

2010 AUCTION RESULTS

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Statistics released by the Essential Information Group in London placed Mark Jenkinson and son in pole position in the Yorkshire and Humber area with totals sales in excess of £26million. The firm was seventeenth in the top twenty of the Nation's leading auctioneers with the majority of those above being London based.

The overall success rate in 2010 of 89% was once more one of the highest in the country but the outstanding figure was the 70% of lots sold "in the room". This is over 20% higher than the nearest rival at 59% who rely heavily on pre/post auction sales to gain respectability.

This is an important consideration when comparing results as a "sale in the room" is usually at or above reserve and relies on the competitive bidding generated at the auction. Sales afterwards tend to be at or below the reserve.

Our aim is to achieve the best price for our client's properties within a difficult market.

Auctioneers do love statistics and the wealth of information available today means that we can get tangled up in all sorts of "whose best at what" arguments. To view for yourself have a look at the following and draw your own conclusion click here.

WE NEED TO PLAN FOR ALL OUR FUTURES

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Business Opportunities in Providing Care for the Elderly

Family ties are particularly strong in some Black and Minority Ethnic communities, but, changing circumstances and economic pressures could be making it increasingly difficult to care for elderly relatives at home. Mohammed Mahroof, consultant with Mark Jenkinson & Sons, sees rising needs and business opportunities for new ways of caring for people from BME communities.

Elderly care has featured high as a contemporary media issue.

It is a fact that we have an ageing population who are living longer and leading more active lives. Therefore, the need for elderly care facilities will rise or more people will have care delivered to their homes. Whatever the outcome, we need to plan now.

One area which could I believe see a rise in demand in the future is BME elderly care. There are very few care facilities across the country which cater specifically for the needs of the BME community. Understandably so because some of these communities are now becoming second and third generation and the need is now coming to light.

With need comes a business opportunity for entrepreneurial developers/operators. The key ingredients being location, neighbouring facilities and possibly tenure.

It is a well known fact that people are generally happier living in an environment that is familiar to them with facilities that they can relate to. So specialist shops, places of worship, medical facilities and familiar surroundings become key considerations.The concept of an elderly care village will appeal to many elderly people but even more so with the BME community where the need for their own front door key and a feeling of security are very important.

The concept of independent living, where relatives can come and stay, with a place of worship nearby, and the knowledge that care will be provided as and when required, are key points in developing care facility for the BME community.

The silent demand is certainly there. The reason I say silent is that it is still a long held tradition that people are reluctant to embrace the need for elderly care in the BME community which can be seen as a weakness of the extended family unit.

Many elderly people are reluctant to mention that they would prefer independent living for fear of upsetting their families in the nicest possible way but privately the demand and the need is there.

I feel that there are opportunities throughout the country for such facilities, in particular, where there is a high proportion of BME populations.

As reported in the The Sheffield Star Business Supplement - 13th July 2011

Body Care Centre, Sicey Avenue - SOLD

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Acting on behalf of a well known local company the Commercial Agency Department of Mark Jenkinson and son have sold the Former Bodycare centre on Sicey Avenue. The property attracted significant interest for a variety of uses.

First Floor, 11 Napier Court, Barlborough Links - LET

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Acting on behalf of a private investor the Commercial Agency Department of Mark Jenkinson and son have let the first floor of 11 Napier Court to the financial services company Thomas Heald. To view the brochure for the ground floor click here

Carr Lane, South Normanton, DE55 2DN - Freehold Building Land - For Sale

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MJS have confirmed instructions from Church of England Diocese of Derby in the marketing of the above mentioned development site, which has outline planning consent showing an indicative layout scheme of fourteen semi detached dwellings on this former allotment site.

To view the brochures click here

Doncaster Robin Hood Airport - New Office Investment Instructions - FOR SALE

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

MJS are pleased to announce exciting instructions from Peel Holdings (Land and Property) Ltd for the marketing of two substantial office investment buildings on the Doncaster Robin Hood Airport site. The properties offer substantial rental income with opportunity to further improve investment returns .

To view the brochures click here

141 - 145 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield - SOLD

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Commercial Agency Department of Mark Jenkinson and son are pleased to announce the successful sale of this prominently situated multi fronted retail unit to a Sheffield based company.

To a view our remaining commercial properties click here

Ecclesall Road - Retail Unit to Let

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Mark Jenkinson and son are pleased to offer a prominently situated retail unit on the 'Golden Mile'. The premises benefit from some of the highest footfall outside the city centre. For further details click HERE.

Prominent Industrial / Office Space Chesterfield

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Mark Jenkinson and son are pleased to be appointed joint agent in disposing of Howson signs premises which are situate immediately adjacent the A61 at Whittington Moor Chesterfield. For Further details click HERE

City Centre Office / Retail Boutique - Sheffield

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to create something very special in this attractive unit currently being offered by our commercial agency department.

Click here for more details.

2011 auction sales hit the £25 million mark

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Our November auction brought the total for the year to a healthy £25 million with another 32 lots lots yet to be offered on the 6th December The overall success rate for the 8 sales held so far this year stands at over 85% and remains one of the highest in the country.

2011 Auction results

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

In 2011, Mark Jenkinson & Son held 9 Sales with a total of 388 Lots going under the hammer with an impressive 338 Sold for a total figure £27 million, equating to a success rate of 87%.

Retail Unit - Rutland Square, Bakewell – LET

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Mark Jenkinson & son are pleased to announce the successful letting of Rutland Square, Bakewell following a six week marketing period. Two further lettings have been agreed of C2 Menswear Matlock Street, Bakewell and the cafe premises, The Square, Bakewell.

Sharrowvale Road, Prominent Corner Retail Unit - To Let

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The commercial agency department are pleased to announce the availability of this newly refurbished retail unit situated on the very popular Sharrowvale Road. For further details CLICK HERE

Cafe Premises, Devonshire Chambers, Bakewell - LET

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The commercial agency department are pleased to announce the successful letting of the vacant cafe premises at Devonshire Chambers, Bakewell.

Former C2 Retail Premises, Matlock Street, Bakewell - LET

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

We are pleased to announce the successful letting of the former C2 retail premises situate on Matlock Street, Bakewell following a short marketing period.

Ecclesall Road, Shop - To Let

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Mark Jenkinson and son have been instructed to Let 405 Ecclesall Road which has until recently been occupied by KUJI SHOP. The premises provide a large mainly open plan retail area of some 771 sq ft. For further details click here

294 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield - LET

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Mark Jenkinson and son are pleased to announce the successful letting of the former Shoe Room on Ecclesall Road to a Gentlemen's Fashion Retailer.

Ground Floor, 11 Napier Court, Junction 30 M1, S43 4PZ - LET

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Mark Jenkinson & son are pleased to announce the successful letting of the Ground Floor, 11 Napier Court, on this exclusive office development at Barlborough Links.

353-355 Glossop Road, Sheffield - LET

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Acting on behalf of a National company the Commercial Agency Department of Mark Jenkinson and son have assigned the existing lease to Rialto Coffee Company who following a new fit-out will be open and trading from the 1st December 2011.

Sheffield's industrial heritage goes under the hammer

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

A piece of Sheffield's industrial heritage goes under the hammer on the 27th March with the sale of Princess Works - the birthplace of Stainless Steel. The former Brown-Firth Research Laboratories saw research by Harry Brearley in the early part of the last Century into Chromium Steel and later his successor Dr W H Hatfield was instrumental in developing new high quality stainless steels that are now the most popular throughout the whole world

More recently the the building has been used in the manufacture of pewter and is offered for sale due to relocation with the benefit of planning permission for new industrial units on the adjoining site

View lot details

2013 Auction Dates Released

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

29 January (deadline 7 december)
19 March (deadline 8 February)
23 April (deadline 15 March)
4 June (deadline 26 April)
16 July (deadline 7 June)
17 September (deadline 9 August)
29 October (deadline 20 September)
3 December (deadline 29 October)

347 Handsworth Road, Sheffield - SOLD

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Acting on behalf of an LPA Receiver the commercial agency department of Mark Jenkinson & son have sold this lock up retail sales shop with self contained residential accommodation above. The property represented an interesting proposition standing towards the front of a good size rectangular site with access out from the rear and the benefit of a lapsed planning permission for residential development.

Former Laundry Site, Coniston Road, Sheffield S8 0UT

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Following the relocation of the business, the owners of the site wanted to ensure that the old Sheffield site was developed in keeping with the area and in support of local requirements.

A team comprising Haxton & Associates and DLP Consulting was brought together under the auspices of Mark Jenkinson & son to appraise the site and work towards securing a scheme which was sympathetic to the local community. After a challenging journey, the team finally secured outline consent for the development of 17 houses, five live work units and three apartments.

The site is in an excellent location and would provide a developer with a wonderful opportunity to develop in what we believe would be an easily saleable area.

If this site is of interest then please contact us and we will let you have further details.

If you have a similar property or a site which has potential for redevelopment then please do not hesitate to contact us for a chat or sharing of ideas. Call Mohammed Mahroof on 0114 2760151 or send us an e-mail.

Unit 18 Napier Court, Sheffield S43 4PZ - FOR SALE OR TO LET

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Mark Jenkinson & son are pleased to announce the availability of these modern office premises on this exclusive development at Barlborough Links. The offices are superbly located with close access to Junction 30 M1 motorway and parking for 10 vehicles.

405 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield - LET

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This prominent shop on Ecclesall Road has now been let by Mark Jenkinson & Son to Strawberry Student Homes.

Ground Floor, 11 Napier Court - Junction 30 M1, S43 4PZ - LET

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Mark Jenkinson & son are pleased to announce the letting of this superbly located office unit to Act on Carbon Limited.

SPRING IS IN THE AIR - IS IT THE SAME FOR PROPERTY?

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Generally at this time of year people are becoming more optimistic with the weather getting better (notwithstanding the last month) and the days getting longer. There is the age old question - similar to people talking about the weather - "is the property market improving".

In the last few Springs, there has been a great deal of positive thought that this will be the year the market improves and to some extent it has. This year the optimism is certainly returning with tempered with caution. Which is a good sign that the foundation of the recovery is getting stronger.

I will consider each sector of the market as follows:

RESIDENTIAL:

It is clear that this is the market which we are all familiar with. The signs are very much there that good properties in sought after locations are still selling well. In fact some people argue there is a shortage. If you look at the residential development market,building new homes is beginning albeit on a small scale. The government in the recent budget has announced support for the construction industry. Opinion as ever is divided but the trend certainly is in the right direction.

At the front end of the market in the auction room it is abundantly clear that investors are turning back to property and in some cases paying almost the same prices as pre-recessionary days. A word of caution here though is that one good day does not make a summer but a beginning.

On the rental side of the residential market, rents are holding strong with demand.

INDUSTRIAL:

The market for industrial properties has remained fairly even. Good quality accommodation on flexible terms is certainly attracting tenants. As people look to start their own businesses this sector of the market is strong but it is argued that there is a lack of good quality accommodation.

Sometimes the difficulty in the market is the price, where vendors expectations are still high but the quality of product does not match tenants' requirements. It is clear this is a chicken and egg scenario. But enquiries remain fairly strong.

OFFICES:

This market is again one where there is divided opinion. Some people arguing that there is not enough good quality accommodation of sufficient size. Others argue there is an oversupply of office accommodation.

Whatever your opinion it is quite clear that this is very much a challenged market with some vendors turning office accommodation into residential.

If you are looking for offices then this is probably a good time to enquire as you are likely to get a good price.

RETAIL:

A fairly good market exists for good quality retail properties in the right locations. In Sheffield, Ecclesall Road, London Road and surrounding areas are still strong. Although vendors have to be flexible with their demands. The same will apply in other towns and cities, where people are looking to start their own businesses. Retail investments are still very popular with investors. In fact there is a shortage of good quality investments coming onto the market, with vendors holding onto properties for future growth.

On a recent letting I was involved in, there were over thirty enquiries. We had many offers to pick from. Clearly this is not a isolated occurrence.

Therefore, it can be concluded that this market is arguably showing signs of improvement.

AUCTIONS:

The auction room can arguably be considered a barometer of the market. The last few months in our auctions the room has been full, with results on the strong side. Clearly if you buy at auction you need to have done your homework and taken the necessary advice from professional advisers.

It is clear demand is returning. What is needed is more good quality stock.

GROUND RENTS:

This market is more for the professional buyers who understand the legal technicalities and are able to invest for the long term. More and more buyers are getting involved in this sector of the market.

If you wish to get involved in this market then please take legal advice and a Chartered Surveyor's advice before embarking on this market for investment.

OVERSEAS INVESTMENT:

It is becoming more and more evident that we are seeing overseas investment coming into this country, particularly in London where the market is strongly driven by overseas investment. This is now moving into cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds. But without doubt the market in London is extremely strong.

As the world becomes more of a village, the property market is shrinking and is accessible to more people.

Generally speaking one could argue the Spring market is beginning to show signs of more sustainable growth. It is slow but more solid. Arguably this could be a year that starts to be the turning corner for property. The signs are certainly there.

By Mohammed Mahroof
Consultant
Mark Jenkinson and Son