Property round up: Regional Property Solutions; ForWorks; WHR & more
A PRIVATE investor has appointed Regional Property Solutions, based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, to manage another property it recently acquired for its nationwide investment portfolio.
The retail property at 25 High Street West, Glossop comprises 1,323sq ft on ground and first floors and is let on a lease until 2020 to Gregg’s bakery at annual rental of £26,000 per annum.
Charles Murray, managing director of Regional Property Solutions, said: “It’s always good news to be appointed to manage more properties for a client – a really positive and tangible response to the service we deliver.
“We believe that the continuing growth of our commercial property management business is down to our overall approach, which is both proactive and personal to ensure the smooth running of the buildings and estates under our umbrella.”
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A NORTH West maintenance and construction firm has been appointed to a £100,000 contract for a health and social care charity.
ForViva group member ForWorks has been awarded a two year contract to deliver responsive repairs and void maintenance for Alternative Futures Group, a charity providing support services and accommodation for vulnerable people.
ForWorks – formerly known as City West Works – will take over the contract on January 11, 2016, which will cover 159 individual units across 14 sites in the North West.
The portfolio of properties covered by the contract includes independent hospitals, care homes and the charity’s offices in Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Neil Campbell, Chief Executive at Alternative Futures Group, said: “We look forward to working with ForWorks and we are confident that we will receive a quality service and that this is a good match for our organisation.”
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MANCHESTER-based WHR Property Consultancy has promoted Ryan Jones to partner in professional team specialising in ratings.
Gareth Buckley, Equity Partner at WHR, said: “Ryan’s promotion is in recognition of the hard work and dedication that he has shown to the firm over the last eight year. He has proven to be a valuable asset to the team and this is the natural next step for him.“
Ryan adds: “WHR is a strong brand in the property market and as a partner, I am proud to be able to continue to elevate the firm’s reputation for quality service. This promotion was a great start to what promises to be another exciting year at WHR.”
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DARIUS Baniabassian has joined the workplace consultancy team at Manchester based OBI Property.
Baniabassian is a highly experienced interior designer and has worked with major architecture practices including Arif & Bintoak, one of largest architectural consultants in the UAE and Sheppard Robson.
He joins OBI from Fairhursts Design Group where he led a number of landmark workplace interiors projects for R&D institutions, and advanced technology companies such as the Stoller Biomarker Discovery Centre for the University of Manchester and Thales Group UK Headquarters in Reading.
