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Property Investment

Planehouse Limited is our property investment business. We invest around the UK and favour assets with strong covenants. Our investments to date have ranged in size from £500k to £50 million and have a current rent roll of c£15 million across our various portfolios.

We look for opportunities to add value to our properties through asset management. Our inhouse asset management team identifies these opportunities, which are then carried out on our behalf by third-party contractors. This ensures our properties remain fit for purpose and suit the business needs of their tenants.

Offices

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Pinesgate, Bath

Pinesgate, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3DP

This asset comprises two separate office buildings forming part of one development. The property is leased in its entirety to Redde plc.

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Sovereign Gate, Richmond

Sovereign Gate, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2NA

This was previously a Metropolitan Police training centre, in an affluent area of London. The building has undergone a £3 million conversion and refurbishment into high end office space, which is available for viewing. https://www.sovereigngate.co.uk/

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One Lansdowne Plaza, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

Offices, One Lansdowne Plaza, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3ND

This newly built, single-occupier office development is set over nine floors and is leased to 4Com Plc.

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Livery Place, Birmingham

Livery Place, 35 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PB

This modern multi-let office building is set over seven floors and is in the Jewellery quarter of Birmingham city centre. There are just 2 office suites available for rent and further details are available by contacting the managing agent http://www.liveryplace.com/main/

Leeds

Park Place & St Paul's Street, Leeds

21-22 Park Place & 71-77 St Paul's Street, Leeds, LS1 2SL

This city-centre office building is set over four floors. It is let in its entirety to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and is operating as a Job Centre.

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Keel Row House, Newcastle

Keel Row House, 1 Sandgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2NG

This city-centre office building is set over four floors and is occupied by a prominent solicitors practice.

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Gorse Stacks House, Chester

Gorse Stacks House, 1 George Street, Chester, CH1 3EQ

This large and modern office building is occupied by Clydesdale Bank Plc (formerly Virgin Money), Hillyer Mckeown and Maxonium Estates.

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Maes y Ffynnon

Maes Y Ffynnon, Bangor, LL57 2DW

This large single-occupancy office development was significantly refurbished in 2012 and is leased to Natural Resources Wales.

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Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park

55, 56 and 57 Ffordd William Morgan, Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park, St Asaph, LL17 0JG

These three modern out-of-town office buildings are respectively occupied by Watkin Jones plc, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Pinacl Solutions.

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Conway Road, Colwyn Bay

25 Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7AA

This purpose-built town-centre office building is leased to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, for use by the Probation Service.

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Unit 21, Llandygai Industrial Estate, Bangor

Unit 21, Llandygai Industrial Estate, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4YH

This single-let office is on an out-of-town commercial park and is occupied by Watkin Jones plc.

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Dean Street, Bangor

30 Dean Street, Bangor, LL57 1UR

This multi-let city centre office is set over three floors. Tenants include Cartrefi Cymru, Unite the Union, Golden Star Consultants, Royal Voluntary Service, CAIS and Rhyl City Strategy Community Interest Company

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Job Centre, Pwllheli

Job Centre, Lower Cardiff Road, Pwllheli, LL53 5BY

This ground floor office is leased to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, for use as a Job Centre.

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Victoria Dock, Caernarfon - Offices

Victoria Dock, Caernarfon, LL55 1SR

This mixed-use development is on the banks of the Menai Straights. Over 20,000 sq ft of grade A office space can be found at the development, with notable occupiers such as the Welsh Government, S4C, and the Welsh Language Commissioner. The space has fantastic views over the nearby marina.

Retail

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Hunts Cross Retail Park, Liverpool

Hunts Cross Retail Park, Hunts Cross, Speke Hall Road, Liverpool, L24 9GB

This multi-let retail park is in a densely populated area of Liverpool and has undergone a £1 million refurbishment scheme.

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Starbucks, Portsmouth

Starbucks, Burrfields Road, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5NP

This new, purpose-built coffee drive-thru is occupied by Starbucks.

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Co Op, Llanfairfechan

Co Op store, Village Road, Llanfairfechan, LL33 0NH

This is a modern, standalone convenience store with significant parking, occupied by the Co-op.

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Carlton Shopping Centre, Blacon

Carlton Shopping Centre, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5HW

This multi-let parade of retail units serves the Blacon Housing Estate. Occupiers include a butcher, hairdresser, Chinese takeaway and Spar convenience store.

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Bladud Buildings, Bath

Lower Ground & Ground Floors, 5 Bladud Buildings, Bath, BA1 5LS

This large restaurant unit is in the iconic Somerset city of Bath, with occupiers specialising in Indian cuisine.

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Jennens Road, Birmingham

Retail Units, Jennens Court, Jennens Road, Birmingham, B5 5LE

This asset comprises two city-centre retail units, one occupied by a Subway franchise and the other by a burger restaurant and convenience store.

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Oldham Street, Manchester

22 & 24 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JN

These city-centre retail units are occupied by a comic book store and a women’s clothing retailer.

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Town Hill, Wrexham

22 & 24, Town Hill, Wrexham, LL13 8NB

These town-centre retail units are occupied by a barber and an estate agent.

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Mailhouse, Llandudno

Mailhouse, 14 Vaughan Street, Llandudno, LL30 1AA

This commercial unit is occupied by an entertainment retailer.

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Plaza, Bangor

Plaza, 2 High Street, Bangor, LL57 1NL

This ground-floor food retail unit is occupied by Dominos and is part of a student accommodation development.

Industrial

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Cunliffe, Llangefni

Unit 4, Cunliffe, Industrial Estate Road, Llangefni, LL77 7JA

This industrial unit is on an out-of-town industrial estate and is leased to a lubrication retailer.

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Unit 22, Llandygai

Unit 22, Llandygai, Bangor, LL57 4YH

This property is a vehicle maintenance and storage facility on an out-of-town commercial park, and is occupied by Watkin Jones plc.

Car Parks

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Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

Car Park, 47 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3PA

This recently built underground car park is set over two floors and serves the office space and hotel above.

Leisure

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Gala Bingo, Weymouth

Gala Bingo, 18 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BX

This two-storey bingo hall is in a popular South coast holiday town.

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Atlantic Street Retail Park, Altrincham

Atlantic Street Retail Park, Altrincham, WA14 5BW

Leisure and retail units on a busy retail park in this affluent North West commuter town, the tenants are a bowling alley operator and a national carpet retailer.

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Victoria Dock, Caernarfon - Leisure

Victoria Dock, Caernarfon, LL55 1SR

This mixed-use development is on the banks of the Menai Strait. Victoria Dock is home to two national chain hotels – Premier Inn and Travelodge, a fantastic Cantonese restaurant and Table Table restaurant which play a large part in attracting visitors to the local area.

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Mecca Bingo, Dundee

Mecca Bingo, Douglasfield Leisure Park, Douglas Road, Dundee, DD4 8JX

Purpose built, modern bingo hall extending to 35,000 sq ft on a busy leisure park on the outskirts of Dundee. The property is leased in its entirety to Mecca Bingo.

Twickenham

Wharf House, 1 Brewery Lane, Twickenham

Wharf House, 1 Brewery Lane, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1AA

A newly built restaurant extending to 3,100 sq ft in the heart of this affluent suburb town, it forms part of a larger mixed use development within close proximity to the train station.

Medical

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Gyffin Surgery, Conwy

Gyffin Surgery, Siloh Chapel, Woodlands, Conwy, LL32 8LT

This medical centre was converted from a former Methodist chapel and is leased to the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, to serve the Gyffin area.

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Victoria Dock, Caernarfon - Medical Centre

Victoria Dock, Caernarfon, LL55 1SR

This mixed-use development is on the banks of the Menai Strait. Victoria Dock also plays host to a large, modern medical practice and pharmacy that serves the town of Caernarfon.

Residential

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City Island, London

City Island, London, E14 0TQ

2 brand new apartments (3 bedroom & 4 bedroom) situated on London City Island which is an exclusive island neighbourhood of vibrant culture and contemporary living, comprising residential apartments, extensive services & facilities and beautifully landscaped waterways and parkland.

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Glan Y Mor, Caernarfon

Glan Y Mor, Caernarfon, LL55 1TA

This property is an apartment occupied by the site warden of an over-55 residential development.

Mixed Use

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Victoria Dock, Caernarfon

Victoria Dock, Caernarfon, LL55 1SR

This mixed-use development is on the banks of the Menai Strait. Occupiers include two national chain hotels, a large doctor's surgery, two restaurants and numerous office occupiers, including the Welsh Government.

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29-31 Castle Square, Caernarfon

29-31 Castle Square, Caernarfon, LL55 2NN

Located near the town's famous castle, this six-storey building is home to one of Coleg Menai's main campuses. It also houses the town's Job Centre and a Spar convenience store.

Other

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Hafod Elfyn, Bangor

Hafod Elfyn, Penrhos Road, Bangor, LL57 2BX

Previously occupied by the Nature Conservancy Council, this building was converted and refurbished in 2012 and is now occupied by a nursery operator.

Ground Rents

Fallowfield Manchester

Fallowfield, Manchester

Egerton Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6XX

This is a long-leasehold interest in a recently built housing development of 19 units, in an up and coming area of the city.

Industrial Land

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Cambrian Commercial Centre, Flint

Cambrian Business Centre, Flint, CH6 5AX

A freehold industrial unit on an established business park in North Wales, the occupier is an adhesive manufacturer that’s been in occupation since 2002.

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