Lettings Latest: The Rock brings in Spa operator; US Airways flies into Bruntwood’s Plaza; and more
THE Rock shopping and leisure complex in Bury has signed up two new tenants as visitor numbers have topped 4m.
The centre, which is owned by Hammerson following the collapse of initial developer Thornfield Properties prior to its opening in July, has added a new spa to its mix after operator The Beauty Spa took on 1,116 sq ft of space within the development’s leisure quarter.
It has been joined by oriental bugffet restaurant operator Flaming Dragon, which has taken 7,800 sq ft.
David Laycock, centre director for The Rock, said: “It is encouraging to see the level of interest in The Rock growing. We had our busiest month in October and this continues to grow as we gear up for Christmas. To reach the four million visitor-mark within just five months of opening is testament to the high calibre retail and leisure offering we have created for Bury and the increasing footfall level is proof of the hunger for such a scheme in the region.”
The Rock was advised by consultants Nolan Redshaw.
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COMMERCIAL property giant Bruntwood has brought in two new tenants to its Plaza office development in Liverpool.
US Airways has taken 12,000 sq ft of space at the building, while insurance law specialist Parabis Law has taken 11,000 sq ft.
Tim Oliver, CEO of Parabis Law, said: “The Plaza is perfect for our business, with an exceptional on-site customer service team, as well as being in the heart of Liverpool’s commercial district. Bruntwood have been more than helpful in meeting our requirements and they are working to very tight timescales project managing our fit-out works to ensure we meet our occupation deadlines.”
Colin Forshaw, Bruntwood’s head of sales, said: “These customers were looking for great value, high quality space and The Plaza fit the bill perfectly. They are joining a number of excellent occupiers located at the building, including businesses from the creative, financial, shipping and legal sectors.”
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ONE Iota, a firm which uses social media to promote awareness of brands, has taken a 1.800 sq ft unit at property investment firm Hurstwood’s Link 665 business centre in Rossendale.
Damian Hanson, CEO and co-founder of One iota, said: “We’ve been looking for the right location to move our current business to and Link 665 fitted the bill perfectly.
“The Hurstwood team were extremely helpful in our quest for the perfect location. I’m sure we will be very happy here.”
The deal comes after another recent letting, which saw a care company consolidate three branches of its firm at the site.
Mark Carling, sales director at Hurstwood, commented: “One iota is another great addition to the Link 665 site. I’m sure they will find the business centre the right place to grow.”
