All Posts in Category: Plymouth Office

A Bright Start to 2019

Posted on January 22, 2019 News, Plymouth Office, Truro Office
Stratton Creber Commercial (SCC) is reporting a bright start to the new year, despite mixed industry forecasts. In a week when global property firm Savills said it expects property sales to fall due to Brexit uncertainty, local property consultancy SCC is reporting a buoyant trading period. The agency team says demand for commercial property is […] Read more

Valuation and Brexit

Posted on November 21, 2018 News, Plymouth Office
RICS registered valuer Alex Woodward considers the impact of Brexit on property valuation. Most financial decisions made by individuals or organisations in relation to property transactions are underpinned by valuation. More than just a figure determining the market value of an asset at the end of a report, valuation can affect the level of borrowing […] Read more

Short Term Occupations – Take a Long Term View

Posted on November 07, 2018 News, Plymouth Office
Here, general practice surveyor Phil Dickins advises property owners to take a long term view to short term occupations. Providing for short term occupation of commercial property is a not uncommon situation, for example, where an occupier needs early possession and the solicitors are still working on the lease. In such cases, a licence agreement […] Read more

New Retail Opportunities at Plymouth Cross

Posted on October 31, 2018 News, Plymouth Office
Seven new retail and leisure opportunities have now been launched at the £50m Plymouth Cross development which will be open for business after summer 2019. Central to the regeneration of Plymouth’s West End, the mixed-use redevelopment of the former Derry’s department store includes a range of units that can be configured to suit individual requirements. […] Read more

New Gin Room is Toast of the City

Posted on October 26, 2018 News, Plymouth Office
A Grade II listed building in Plymouth’s historic Barbican quarter is proving just the tonic for gin enthusiasts. The Barbican Botanics Gin Room opened its doors earlier this month to offer around 100 different gins for tasting and retail sale. Local property consultants Stratton Creber Commercial completed the letting of the former art gallery and […] Read more

Business Rates Appeals Service – 2017 Rating List

Posted on October 10, 2018 News, Plymouth Office, Truro Office
Stratton Creber Commercial provides a comprehensive rates advice and appeal service for any type of non-domestic property. The 2017 Rating List came into effect on 1st April 2017. This means that every property in England and Wales has been re-valued for the first time in seven years. The relevant date upon which Rateable Value is […] Read more

Project Work Pitfalls

Posted on October 02, 2018 Plymouth Office, Truro Office
We have all seen the signs of property projects that have gone wrong, whether it’s an unfinished building site covered in weeds, or abandoned graffiti covered hoardings. Building surveyor Matthew Williams looks at what to consider when planning your construction project. When I arrived at “surveying school” one the first exercises we did was to […] Read more

New Retail Investment Now Under Management

Posted on September 19, 2018 News, Plymouth Office
Stratton Creber Commercial are pleased to announce their appointment as managing agent of a recently developed retail investment on behalf of an international investor, having also acquired the scheme on behalf of the same client. The property – at the Vision Development at Chapel Street – consists of five retail units totalling circa 3,750 square […] Read more

BUOYANT COMMERCIAL MARKET WITHIN THE SOUTH HAMS

Posted on August 22, 2018 News, Plymouth Office
Gavin Sagar, Agency Surveyor reports strong interest and demand in the popular tourist destinations of Salcombe & Kingsbridge following several lettings over the last 12 months. A number of vacant retail and office premises have been occupied by new businesses in both Kingsbridge and Salcombe and demand is still high with active established businesses as […] Read more

Salcombe Gem is Latest South Hams Opportunity

Posted on July 11, 2018 News, Plymouth Office
A unique commercial opportunity has arisen in the picturesque yachting town of Salcombe, with mixed-use investment ‘The Sea Chest’ now on the market. Just a stone’s throw from the waterfront, the prime freehold property comprises a ground floor retail unit with first and second floor office and storage space. In addition, planning permission has been […] Read more