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The regeneration of an iconic Sunderland industrial site is moving into its final phase, as work commences on two new retail units. Preparatory works have begun ahead of the development of drive-thru units for Greggs and Starbucks on the former Dewhirst site at Pennywell Industrial Estate. Led by UK Land Estates, which owns the 7-acre […]
Daisy Education UK, a provider of education software to schools across the UK, has relocated to a new 5,565sq ft head office at Queen’s Park on Gateshead’s Team Valley Trading Estate. The edtech company, formerly known as Reading Solutions, has grown significantly in recent years, supplying learning software to over 1,600 schools and employing 40 […]
A leading distributor of design-led children’s toys and accessories brands, which includes Little Dutch and Wildride, has opened a new distribution centre and head office in the North East of England. Haus Distribution, which counts Harrods, Fenwick and John Lewis among its retail customers, has signed a 10-year-lease on a 30,000sqft industrial hub on the […]
A new multi-million-pound build is expanding the North East’s largest trading estate. Team Valley Trading Estate owner, UK Land Estates, has started work on the development of a huge 65,000sqft warehousing unit on Centralway. ‘Centralway 65’ is being constructed speculatively to serve the warehousing and distribution sectors. Located in the heart of Team Valley, directly […]
The first stage of a project that will result in the creation of a £5m state-of-the-art vehicle repairs hub has been completed by UK Land Estates. The business and industrial space landlord and developer has completed the refurbishment of a 66,000sqft building on Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate, which will trade as Lookers Paint & Body […]
UK Land Estates has announced plans to invest over £35million in the North East of England over the next two years. Tens of millions of pounds have been ringfenced to construct over 270,000sq ft of new, Grade A industrial and warehousing space throughout 2025/2026. Over £12million has also been set aside to refurbish and retrofit […]
The latest upgrade to the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate – part of a £35m annual upgrade to North East business space – is complete and ready for market. UK Land Estates, one of the region’s largest property developers and landlords, broke ground on the vast “L7” development – a 73,000sqft of hi-spec industrial and distribution […]
Teesside’s newest Starbucks drive-thru opened its doors last week, just in time for its newest cohort of baristas to serve up their annual Christmas gingerbread lattes. Opening on Friday 29th November, the 1,840 sq ft outlet at Thornaby Teesside Estate – which was built by estate owner, UK Land Estates and will be operated by […]
Work to breathe new life into a 30,000sq ft industrial hub in North Tyneside is now underway. Newcastle-headquartered TRI Construction has started work on the £1.4million redevelopment of E2 at Tyne Tunnel Estate. Estate owner, UK Land Estates has already agreed terms with a party to relocate to the estate, bringing further jobs to North […]
Global manufacturer Legrand is to create 200 new through the construction of a new centre of excellence at Nelson Park, Cramlington. The site will be home, among other, to Legrand’s CP Electronics lighting controls and Legrand Care brands, offering the global specialist of electrical and digital infrastructures a facility in an area close to the […]
A leading commercial property developer and investor has begun work on its latest industrial project in the North East of England. UK Land Estates has started work on the development of L7, a 73,000 sq ft hi-spec industrial and distribution unit on the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate. Just a short drive from the A19 and […]
One of the North East’s largest business parks is to welcome two new retailers. UK Land Estates is developing a new store for Wickes on the former Huwoods site on Team Valley and a drive-thru Starbucks outlet. The Wickes outlet will see the national DIY chain open a new 25,000sq ft store, creating around 25 […]
With new tenants set to move in, it’s the perfect time to reflect on one of UK Land Estate’s most successful refurbishments. Following extensive redevelopment, St George’s House – which played a role in the Oscar-winning film “The King’s Speech” – is ready for a new chapter. A £4million sympathetic renovation by UK Land Estates […]
A team of global computer experts is expanding more than its storage capacity, with a move to a new HQ in the heart of the North East. Gaming PC and laptop specialists, CyberPowerPC, which had outgrown its Team Valley base, has moved into a new 43,000sqft premises on the Gateshead business park, as the company […]
Teesside Estate has secured three new tenants, following a multi-million-pound investment. UK Land Estates finished constructing three speculative, Grade A industrial units at Teesside Estate in August 2023, representing a £5million investment. Fast-forward less than a year and all three units have now been let, with Park Electrical Distributors, Power Plastics and Lookers all agreeing […]
Work has begun on the construction of Starbucks’ newest drive-thru coffee shop in Teesside. The new outlet on Teesside Estate – which is owned by UK Land Estates – will create dozens of new jobs for the area. Starbucks, which launched in the UK in 1998, announced ambitious plans earlier this year to open 100 […]
A squad of volunteers swapped their office for a Gateshead playground this month [May 2024], brushing up on their decorating skills to brighten things up for youngsters. UK Land Estates has supported South Street Primary School, in Deckham, with funding of £6,000 to help fund improvements to the outdoor play equipment, and the business was […]
The Encon Group, the UK’s leading independent distributor of building materials, has opened a new North East hub as it strengthens its national branch network. Encon & Nevill Long North East officially opened on the North Shields’ Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate on Wednesday, 1st May. The state-of-the-art 33,435 sq ft, energy-efficient facility will combine its […]
The team at UK Land Estates have been sowing their generosity across the North East, after donating vegetable, herb and wild flower seeds to local schools. After being left thousands of packets of flower seeds by a previous tenant, the team decided to share the spoils with schools across the region. South Shields’ Epinay Business […]
UK Land Estates is spending over £5million on a battery of improvement projects at Boldon Business Par to ensure it ‘meets the needs of tomorrow’s businesses.’ The crux of the investment includes £4million to transform two vacant, 70,000sq ft and 50,000 sq ft units into modern industrial and distribution hubs. The project, which will ensure […]
One of the UK’s largest grounds maintenance providers has opened a new regional hub for the North East. Tivoli has invested in a new 9,062 sq ft hub at Boldon Business Park as the company’s North East arm continues to bloom. Home to 50 employees, the facility will be utilised as an operational depot for […]
A landmark building that’s formed the centrepiece of the region’s largest trading estate for 87 years is set to welcome new tenants. St George’s House – which featured in the opening of Oscar-winning drama “The Kings Speech” – has been pre-let ahead of completion of its £4m refurbishment by commercial property developer, UK Land Estates, […]
Over 400,000sqft of Grade A industrial floorspace is set to be created by one of the North East’s largest commercial landlords. In the past month, UK Land Estates, which owns Team Valley, Teesside and Tyne Tunnel Trading Estates, has submitted five planning applications representing an investment of around £50m that, if successful, will deliver new […]
A near-derelict factory has been transformed into a modern business unit with the aid of investment from the region’s largest industrial estate owner. UK Land Estates ploughed £1.5m into the almost total rebuild of the former Cordell works at Teesside Industrial Estate, Thornaby, a property recently let to Hydrasun, a leading supplier in the field […]
Two budding wheelchair basketball players have been backed by one of north’s largest commercial property investors. UK Land Estates is sponsoring the development of talents of Mohawks Wheelchair Basketball Club stars, Ollie Porter, 15, and George Hazard, 15. The players, who have already broken into the national team, are best friends and have developed together […]
Workplace technology company Agilico has opened a new Gateshead office for its 70 employees in the region, in a move which is set to create job opportunities. The 20,000 sq ft base at Team Valley will see its two existing offices consolidated into one building, improving operational efficiency, enhancing collaboration and streamlining operations. The decision […]
In the last blog, we looked at UK Land Estates’ measures to help lower emissions, combat energy costs and provide buildings that are exemplars of minimal environmental impact. This week, it’s how we work hard to be good neighbours, good employers and help out with important projects, charities and organisations on our doorstep. UK Land […]