Industrial complex is under new ownership
The industrial complex of Holme Bank Mills, in Mirfield, has a new owner.
The site, which has a textiles history dating back to the 1800s, has been purchased by New Hall Properties (Hagg Lane) Ltd.
The family already owns and runs Haigh’s Farm Shop in Mirfield, which has served the community for many years.
Whilst Holme Bank Mill was owner-occupied for many years, the previous owners decided in the early 2000s to subdivide parts and create a multi-occupied industrial estate with approximately 30 occupiers and a range of workshop, storage and office units.
Overall the buildings extend to more than 180,000 sq ft, on a total site area of at least 25 acres, with the majority of units being occupied for many years.
Richard Haigh, managing director of New Hall Properties (Hagg Lane), said: “I have known Holme Bank for many years and the previous owners have done a fabulous job in splitting the complex into a series of units with many long- term tenants.
“We seek to continue their success but looking ahead there are a number of sections which require refurbishment which we aim to undertake and bring back into occupation over the course of the next couple of years.
“We are excited to be able to continue the success of the site, which is being run and managed by my son and daughter-in-law Charles and Marieke, who are keen to maintain long-term relationship with our tenants.
“Despite an element of caution which has been created by the pandemic both our bankers, Handelsbanken in Wakefield, and Ramsdens Solicitors in Huddersfield provided full support and a first class service.”
Rhys Craddock, at Ramsdens, added: “We are delighted to have been able to assist our client in being able to purchase Holme Bank Mills.
“They are well aware of the long history of success at Holme Bank Mills and are delighted that Richard Haigh and family are the new owners of this significant site on ‘their patch’ in Mirfield.
“At a time when many high street lenders are giving greater scrutiny to any possible lending, the support provided to the purchase and our customer by Handelsbanken in Wakefield was unwavering.”
New Hall Properties (Hagg Lane) is now planning future investment and improvements for the site.
The company is currently offering a variety of types and sizes of unit, from as little as 1,200 sq ft up to 8,000 sq ft, with further space to be made available later in the year.
Holme Bank Mills was sold on behalf of the previous owners by Metcalfe Commercial and Michael Steel & Co, both of whom have been retained by the new owners to deal with lettings on their behalf.
