News - Gregory Moore Property

27th February 2019

The impact of Business Rates on business inquiry

The Treasury Committee are in the middle of an inquiry into Business Rates to scrutinise how Government policy has impacted business.

Deadlines for submission are 2 April 2019.

The committee are aware of my News Item from July 2018 and I have been asked to update and submit my comments on the Inquiry website. I would urge all landlords and tenants to make their views known.

4th January 2019

Colchester Stane Park

Colchester, Stane Retail Park gets a detailed mention in the latest Essex Live Newspaper.
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20th December 2018

Starbucks opens at York, Foss Islands Retail Park

23.5 Degrees Ltd, trading as Starbucks, opened in part of the former Frankie & Benny’s. Greggs opened in November.
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23rd November 2018

Greggs open at York, Foss Islands Retail Park

Greggs opened in part of the former Frankie & Benny’s, and Starbucks will open in December.
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7th November 2018

Nando’s open at Colchester, Stane Leisure Park

Nando’s just opened their doors and the people came. No formal opening, but there were still queues. They join McMullen’s Princess Charlotte pub, KFC and Starbucks.
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11th October 2018

AR Conference – “Challenge of Change”

The Accessible Retail Conference speakers all used “change” as their theme, whether it was on “bricks and clicks”, CVAs or concentrating on shopping centres.
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25th September 2018

Colchester, Tollgate, Stane Retail Park marketing launch at Completely Retail Marketplace

Churchmanor Estates attended Completely Retail Marketplace to launch the marketing of the 57,500 sq ft bulky goods terrace to furniture and home furnishings retailers to trade alongside B&Q Warehouse, Aldi and M&S Food Hall on the 171,100 sq ft Stane Retail Park, Tollgate, Colchester. The opening is programmed for summer 2020 following £2.6 million of highway improvements
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25th September 2018

Completely Retail Marketplace

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24th September 2018

Colchester, Tollgate, Stane Leisure Park – KFC drive-through opens

After many years of trying to open a drive-through in Colchester, KFC franchisee Kefco, succeeded to welcoming cheers on Churchmanor’s new development in Tollgate.
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18th September 2018

Colchester, Stane Leisure Park – Starbucks drive-through opens

Stephen Clark of Churchmanor was on site to welcome local MP Priti Patel and the mayor, Peter Chillingworth, as 23.5 Degrees (Starbucks’ franchisee) opened the first restaurant on Stane Leisure Park.
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14th September 2018

York, Foss Islands Retail Park, B&M opening

B&M have opened their new store following an assignment from Homebase Bunnings in July.
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10th September 2018

York, Foss Islands Retail Park. TRG to surrender lease following lettings to Starbucks and Greggs

Threadneedle have agreed a surrender of the Frankie & Benny’s lease following subdivision by TRG, and new leases for Starbucks’ franchisee 23.5 Degrees and Greggs starting in November 2018.
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25th August 2018

Hartlepool, Vision Retail Park – At Ladies Room open

M7 Real Estate have let Unit 8 to At Ladies Room. The 2,405 sq ft freestanding property complements At Mens Room, Hartlepool
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24th August 2018

Colchester, Tollgate, Stane Retail Park planning permission granted

The 23 August 2018 planning committee approved the 171,000 sq ft retail park, allowing B&Q and Aldi to relocate in Colchester, and M&S Food Hall to open.
Gregory Moore has advised the developer Churchmanor Estates throughout, and is the letting agent for the remaining space.
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13th August 2018

Colchester, Stane Park

The Stane Leisure Park is practically complete and the tenants have started fitting-out.
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24th July 2018

Retail warehouse vacancy rates fall and rise

Brief market commentary

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17th July 2018

Why do landlords keep vacant shops empty?

Landlords will avoid becoming the "occupier" so that they are not liable for business rates after a retailer goes into administration.
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13th July 2018

B&M Bargains to open on Foss Islands Retail Park, York

Following an assignment of the lease from Homebase to B&M Bargains, the new store is due to open in mid-September
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6th June 2018

Hartlepool, Vision Retail Park, Subway opens

Subway opens a new branch
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29th May 2018

Colchester, Stane Park aerial photos

Aerial photos show the progress of Stane Leisure Park
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26th April 2018

Completely Retail Marketplace

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29th March 2018

Thetford, Forest Retail Park

Sale completed
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12th February 2018

Thetford, Forest Retail Park

Update on sale, under offer. Download PDF

19th January 2018

Colchester, Stane Park aerial photos

Aerial photos show the progress of the development and the Stane Retail Park site.
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7th December 2017

AR Christmas lunch

Former AR Chairs joined the 1.000 members and guests to celebrate 2017
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29th November 2017

Colchester, Stane Leisure Park

McMullens opened their first pub in Colchester at Tollgate, called
The Princess Charlotte
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8th November 2017

Hartlepool, Vision Retail Park, Costa Coffee opens drive-thru

Costa Coffee have opened their first drive-thru in Hartlepool as part of a three store strategy for the town. They chose Vision Retail Park to benefit from the strong retail and leisure trade along Marina Way.

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8th November 2017

Colchester, Tollgate, Stane Retail Park – Press release on the submission of the planning application by Churchmanor Estates

Colchester, Tollgate, Stane Leisure Park

Stane Retail Park of 170,300 sq ft is partly pre-let to B&Q for an 80,000 sq ft store plus garden centre and builders yard as a relocation from The Hythe, Colchester. Other names revealed in the planning application include Aldi for an 18,500 sq ft store as a relocation from Lexden, and an 11,000 sq ft M&S Food Hall who will a welcome new fascia to Tollgate. The site is opposite Sainsbury’s and the Stane Leisure Park on the Stanway Western Bypass.
Gregory Moore Property acted for Churchmanor Estates and is their letting agent.
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19th October 2017

Leyton, Lea Bridge Road, Aldi opening