Roundup: Dale Eddison Commercial, Avant Homes, Onward Holdings
THE remaining two buildings of the 55,000 sq ft Baildon Business Park has been sold.
On behalf of developers PendleRussells, Dale Eddison Commercial has sold the buildings in the first phase of the development.to West Yorkshire Glazing and John Airey Diecasts
Richard Heslop from Dale Eddison Commercial said: “the Park has been well received by both existing and potential owner occupiers. Phase 1 is 100% sold and, with significant interest in the scheme, planning has been submitted for Phase 2 which will provide 38,375 sq.ft. in 3 buildings.
“Terms have been agreed on these 3 buildings.”
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HOUSEBUILDER Ben Bailey Homes is changing its name to Avant Homes.
The rebrand comes two years after the parent group of the firm became Avant Homes.
Last year, the Avant Homes group had a turnover of £244m and built over 1,100 homes at an average selling price of £209,000.
It was acquired in December 2014 by a consortium of private equity companies comprising Alchemy Special Opportunities, Avenue Capital Group and Angelo, Gordon & Co as part of management’s clear growth strategy.
Mark Mitchell, managing director of Avant Homes Yorkshire, said: “Our business has undergone an evolution and a transformation over the last five years. The decision to change our brand to Avant Homes is the latest in a series of important steps which support the delivery of our ambitious strategic plan.
“Our product range and all-inclusive enhanced specification provide us with clear points of differentiation in our marketplace and are giving us the platform for growth, which is being achieved.”
Avant Homes Yorkshire has its head office in Wakefield and employs 119 people
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VAPE retailer VapeHQ has joined the Onyx Retail Park snapping up the penultimate available unit.
It has opened its latest Yorkshire store stocking flavoured e-liquids, vaping devices and accessories.
Built by Onward Holdings Ltd on the former Manvers colliery at Wath-Upon-Deane, between Barnsley and Rotherham.
VapeHQ company director Martyn Hayward is delighted for his shop to open its doors in such a vibrant area. He said: “It’s a great location with plenty of footfall from passing traffic, particularly at lunchtimes because of the great choice of food.”
Part of the site’s success is attributed by Onward Holdings to the high level of passing traffic comprising an impressive 18,000 vehicles per day. Around 150 new jobs have already been created on site, which is located close to a popular RSPB Nature Reserve.
