Growing Tyneside property investment and development firm MCM Group is continuing to invest across the north after snapping up an industrial investment in Wakefield for £2.475m.
Having recently agreed a 10-year lease with Speedy Hire at its investment in Leeds, Gateshead-based MCM Group has now purchased a freehold investment on Telford Way amid UK expansion plans. The detached distribution unit, based at the intersection of the M1 and M62 motorways, is occupied by Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, which has a 20-year lease on the property at the Wakefield 41 industrial estate.
The 19,500 sq ft property, which delivers six-figure annual rent, has been acquired from Columbia Threadneedle. Douglas Cranston, MCM Group’s investment director said the deal reflects MCM’s acquisition strategy to invest in market-leading properties in pivotal locations across the UK.
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He said: “Close to two of the country’s main motorways as well as two major airports and only a mile from the nearest railway station, this site is part of Yorkshire’s most dominant distribution and trade hubs, with neighbouring occupiers including Morrisons, Coca-Cola, Eddie Stobart and UPS to name a few.
“The covenant strength of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust as tenant of the property was a major draw and we believe the property will be a fantastic addition to our growing portfolio.”
Henry King, associate director at CBRE, which acted as agent on behalf of MCM in brokering the deal, added: “The asset itself benefits from very strong fundamentals, which in combination with the length, security and growth prospects of the income stream, made this a compelling investment opportunity and we are delighted to have been able to assist our client in its acquisition.”
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust signed up to the site in 2022 and is currently investing in the base as part of a comprehensive fit out programme, before moving in this spring.
Columbia Threadneedle was represented by joint agents Jack Bygott of Ereira Mendoza and Robin Bullas of Commercial Property Partners.
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