The industrial agency department advises landlords, occupiers and investors in relation to industrial units, warehouse property and development and storage land throughout the UK with a particular emphasis on Chester, Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales, Shropshire and the Wirral.
Our approach is to deliver clear and concise advice resulting in bespoke, practical, common sense solutions to our clients’ property issues.
Using our in-depth market knowledge our industrial agency team are in a position to advise the largest multi-national corporation to the smallest private company in relation to the letting, sale or acquisition of manufacturing and warehouse units.
We are particularly skilled in advising clients on the development of both warehouse and industrial units and using our own market research we have a clear understanding of demand profiles from both sectors. We have recently advised clients on new developments in Chester, Deeside, Bromborough, Ellesmere Port, and Wrexham.
We would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about your particular property requirement and supply you with details of units which meet you specific needs. If you can’t find exactly what you are looking for then the team regularly act for clients in searching out and acquiring either warehouse or industrial units on the most competitive freehold or leasehold terms.
Acquisitions include anything from 3,000 sq ft on Buckley, Flintshire to 500,000 sq ft in Markham Vale.
If you are looking for units To Let or For Sale or to discuss your property requirements in confidence please liaise with one of the team below.
Matthew is a Director of the Company and specialises in industrial buildings, development and investment work.
Matthew has worked in North West market since 1994 and is an RICS Registered Valuer. Prior to joining Legat Owen, Mathew worked at Lamont’s where he gained the title of Industrial Agent of the Year on three separate occasions reflecting his proactive approach to agency and development work.
Matt’s clients include; Total Developments, Panattoni, Jolivet, Warehouse REIT, Redsun along with an eclectic mix of clients gathered together over the last three decades.
Recent transactions have ranged from a 2,000 sqft letting in Winsford through to four major distribution units of in excess of 200,000sqft in varying parts of the North West. Along with investment sale in Aberystwyth and the Wirral.
Mark has over 14 years’ experience working in the Industrial Agency Team within the Business Space Department as an Associate Director, joining the company after a successful Sandwich Placement from Nottingham Trent University.
Specialising in the acquisition and disposal of industrial premises, land and development, Mark acts for clients from Individuals to Prop Co’s and Funds including Aberdeen Asset Management, IPIF, Tilstone, Hollingsworth Estates, Hurstwood Holdings, Stretton Group, Northern Trust and HIMOR.
Mark is currently EGi Dealmaker of the year for North Wales and a committee member of the Chester Association of Auctioneers, Estate Agents & Surveyors.
Socially he enjoys a variety of sports including Rugby, Football, Cricket and Squash along with the more cultural aspects of life.
Sam is a Director in the commercial team working in a strategic role for key clients on a nationwide portfolio.
Sam is an experienced commercial surveyor having worked in lease consultancy and valuation across the North West, West Midlands and the London and South East market. Sam is an RICS Registered Valuer and member of the Industrial Agents Society.
Sam’s key clients include Culina Great Bear, University of Chester and banks such as Barclays, Lloyds and Handelsbanken.
Sam is originally from Greenwich in London and has lived in Chester since 2012. In his spare time, Sam enjoys hill walking in Wales, mountain biking as often as possible and watching international rugby.
Heather joined Legat Owen in 2007 following the completion of her Estate Management course at Oxford Brookes University.
She qualified as a RICS Chartered Surveyor in 2011. Heather is now a Senior Chartered Surveyor of the Company. After a spell in the property management department is now a member of the Business Space team working alongside Peter Johnston and Sam Tarjomani.
When not at work, Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and young family, riding her motorbike, attending to her allotment and socialising with friends.
Rupert Joined the practice in 2017 as a placement student. He has since completed his Real Estate degree at Northumbria University Newcastle and has since re-joined in Summer 2019 as a Surveyor in the business space team, specialising in the disposal and acquisition of industrial land and buildings.
Rupert acts for a number of private and institutional clients including:
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Peel Property and Investments
Dean Property Group
Covanta Energy
Mileway
Industrial REIT
Recent deals include:
Disposal of 25,000 Sq Ft in Ellesmere Port on behalf of CWAC
Investment sale of 40,000 Sq Ft in Winsford on behalf of a private individual
Letting of 40,000 Sq Ft in Bromborough on behalf of Mileway
Letting of 90,000 Sq Ft in Wallasey on behalf of Dean Property Group
Disposal of 15,000 Sq Ft in Rhyl on behalf of a Welsh charity
Rupert is currently working towards his APC with a view to becoming chartered.
In his spare time, Rupert is a keen athlete with a passion for Skiing, tennis and football.
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Mrs J Penny
Whitley Estates are a family owned property company with a diverse portfolio of property assets. Legat Owen were appointed in 2009 to advise on lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals, valuation, building...
Whitley Estates
I have worked for many years with Legat Owen and always found them professional and very good at what they do....