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A commercial property agent has reported a rise in the number of retail units being bought or placed under offer in Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the last six months, FHP Property Consultants said it has secured a number of lettings in Derby city centre and further afield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has reported seeing a particularly strong appetite from independent operators, who are sensing an opportunity to secure city centre premises for a variety of uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples include designer and clothing retailer Flizzone, which has taken 6 Sadler Gate, 34 Victoria Street, which was let to Good Thai and 35 Wardwick, which has been taken by a caf\u00e9 and bar operator.<\/p>\n\n\n
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In addition to small shops being taken at a positive rate, Flo Skate Park and Social Sports Society Padel have taken a combined 75,000 sq ft within the former Eagle Centre Market, part of the Derbion shopping centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FHP has also placed 14 \u2013 16 St Peters Street under offer to a business with multiple stores throughout the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The firm said: \u201cWhile we feel many operators are somewhat reluctant to commit to new locations before the forthcoming Budget, we are seeing that hesitance from one business creates an opportunity for another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn the investment market, there are private investors with an appetite for competitively priced retail property in the city centre – with good levels of interest since the summer holidays ended as more individuals look at Derby as a great place to invest in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Harry Gamble, from FHP Property Consultants, concluded: \u201cWe are seeing strong demand for good quality, affordable retail premises that are ready to occupy throughout Derby and its surrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe emphasis to landlords is on removing the barriers to entry for incoming tenants who are understandably sensitive to the cost implications involved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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