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UK Retail space advisers

Providing dedicated commercial retail and leisure property services to retailers, landlords and developers across the UK

Retail is one of the UK’s most dynamic, exciting and fast moving sectors. Omni-channel retailing, economic headwinds, retailer insolvency and an over-supply of retail can be seized as opportunities for the experienced and well advised, offering tremendous value and success.

Whether you are looking to rent or buy space, Knight Frank's UK retail and leisure team provide trusted and tailored advice across the full retail spectrum. That’s why our experts are regularly appointed as advisers to some of the UK’s most prestigious brands and retail developers.

Our areas of expertise

Shopping centres
Central London
High street
Out of town
Foodstores
Automotive

Paddington Square, London, W2 1AA

The Knight Frank Retail team have been instructed by Sellar Property Group on Paddington Square, a new 36,000 sq ft mixed use development with approximately 75,000 sq ft of retail space.

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Ian Barbour

Consultant

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36 Neal Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9PS

Covent Garden is one of London's premier retail destinations boasting in excess of 40 million visitors a year and is home to international retailers such as Diesel, Urban Outfitters and Nike.

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Mike Wimble

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Avery Row, London, W1K 4AL

After a competitive bidding process, Lemontree Group secured the property for a new bespoke offer Onima (a high end Greek dinning and members restaurant).

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Josh Braid

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16 St James Street, London, SW1A 1ER

Knight Frank Retail team acted on behalf of the leading upmarket leisure and club operator, E by Equinox, securing a prime corner location in the heart of St James.

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Richard Griston

Partner

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1 Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4NW

The Knight Frank Retail team, acting on behalf of the acclaimed chef Costas Spiliadis, secured a flagship corner restaurant for his brand Milos at the prestigious address 1 Regent Street.

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Richard Griston

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52 Conduit Street, London, W1S 2YX

The Knight Frank Retail team undertook a confidential marketing campaign which led to a best bids with luxury brands including, Christian Liaigre who offered a seven figure premium.

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Ian Barbour

Consultant

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31-33 Bruton Street, London, W1J 6QS

The Knight Frank Retail team were instructed by Royal Warrant Holders, Holland & Holland, to undertake rent review and lease re-gear negotiations on their flagship premises in Mayfair, Central London.

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Jeremy Elphick

Partner

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The Grove, Witham

Acquisition of a freehold 53,000 sq ft community shopping centre in Essex. Tenants include Superdrug, Poundland and is adjacent to a Tesco store. The property sold for £6m, reflecting a NIY of 9.00%.

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Mark Smith

Partner

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Castle Quay Shopping Centre, Banbury

Successful off-market disposal of a 380,000 sq ft shopping centre anchored by M&S and Debenhams. The property was sold for £58m.

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Charlie Barke

Partner

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25 Cabot Square Canary Wharf

Retained by Hines to dispose of 4 retail/leisure units.

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Mike Wimble

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