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Unit 30 Church Road Business Centre, Church Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3RS A mid terrace industrial warehouse unit of 765 sqft on ground with 765 sqft mezzanine, total 1,530 sqft. Sold freehold 2010.03

4 Larkstore Park, Lodge Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0QX Factory / warehouse 1,018 sqft on ground floor with full mezzanine. Sold freehold. 2010.03

Nimbus House, Liphook Way, 20/20 Estate Maidstone Kent ME16 0LQ Ground floor offices of 6,143 let together with unit 6 Nimbus to the rear providing additional 7,000 sqft of warehousing let to Balreed Digital. 2010.03

Unit 18H, Chapman Way Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3EF An end of terrace industrial / warehouse unit of 740 sqft let to The Royal Tunbridge Wells Brewing Company. 2010.02

Wealden Barn, Bethersden Road Smarden Kent TN27 8QF 4,785 sqft workshop and office on 0.4 acre site sold to Globalfit. 2010.02

Unit 18, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way Aylesford, Maidstone Kent ME20 7HP A modern detached warehouse factory unit of 6,160 sqft including integral offices let to Flue Supplies Limited 2010.02

Unit 5, Bredhurst Business Park, Westfield Sole Road, Boxley Chatham Kent ME14 3EH A modern end of terrace unit of 1,450 sqft let to Ekovoid Limited 2010.02

Unit 17 Cloverlay Industrial Estate, Canterbury Road Rainham Kent ME8 8GL A modern mid terrace industrial / warehouse unit of 2,320 sqft let to Hapap limited 2010.02

Brook Farm Building, Church Lane East Peckham Kent TN12 5JJ 4,000 sqft warehouse let on flexible terms. 2010.02

Units 1a Marley Farm, Headcorn Road, Smarden Headcorn Kent tn27 8PJ A factory / warehouse unit of 2,460 sqft with securable yard let to Resolve Marine Limited. 2010.01

Acorn House, 119 - 121 Wickenden Road, St Johns Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3PW Small self contained office let to architect Martin Bush 2009.12

Unit 9 Warmlake Estate, Maidstone Road Sutton Valence, Maidstone Kent ME17 3LQ A mid terrace industrial / warehouse unit of 4,510 sqft with 2,010 sqft mezzanine let to Miltec UK Limited 2009.11

Unit 1 Viewpoint, Boxley Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2DZ Prominent and conveniently situated for junction 7 of M20. A modern end of terrace industrial / warehouse / trade unit of 7,650 sqft, including 3,500 sqft high quality offices. Sold to KPS for £750,000. 2009.11

Unit 2 Omicron House, Fircroft Way Edenbridge Kent TN8 6ET Three refurbished industrial and warehouse units. Unit 2 of 1475 sqft just sold to Phase Electrical for £160,000 (£108.50 psf). Unit 1 of 2,940 sqft sold previously for £340,000 (£115.64 per sqft). Unit 3 of 2,040 sqft sold for £240,000 (£117.64 per sqft). 2009.11

Property purchase through a pension Many prospective purchasers of commercial property may be unaware that they are sitting on untapped capital which may well be available to assist them in a purchase. This is a reference to personal or company pension plans. If there is an insurance company pension plan in existence then it may be quite possible to unlock these funds via a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) or a Small Self Administered Scheme (SSAS). Once the trust has been set up via a SIPP or a SSAS then the scheme may do one of the following: Purchase a commercial property outright. The pension scheme will own the proper... More Many prospective purchasers of commercial property may be unaware that they are sitting on untapped capital which may well be available to assist them in a purchase. This is a reference to personal or company pension plans. If there is an insurance company pension plan in existence then it may be quite possible to unlock these funds via a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) or a Small Self Administered Scheme (SSAS). Once the trust has been set up via a SIPP or a SSAS then the scheme may do one of the following: Purchase a commercial property outright. The pension scheme will own the property and receive rent from the tenant. The scheme may borrow additional funds if necessary to facilitate this transaction. Lend money to the purchasers company to help with a purchase. (SSAS arrangements only) Purchase a property jointly with the individual concerned. In spite of what people say, SSAS and SIPP arrangements are simple to set up but it is important to deal with a firm which specialises in this work as most high street brokers and insurance companies may offer this service but do not have the resources, or the know-how, resulting in avoidable delays. We would be pleased to put you in touch with a firm that can act promptly and professionally. Less 2009.11

Mercury House, Enterprise Way Edenbridge Kent TN8 6HL 3,840 sqft industrial/warehouse to let to Wireo Works. 2009.10

10 Viewpoint, Boxley Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2DZ A modern mid terrace business unit of 1,630 sqft including 840 sqft of air conditioned offices sold to CSI Management Limited. 2009.09

Units 9 and 11 Phoenix Park, Coldred Road, Parkwood Maidstone Kent ME15 9XN Refurbished industrial / warehouse units of 800 sqft, 1,600 sqft combined let to Denka and Zenith. 2009.09

Stadium Business Park, Castle Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3RW A high quality business development on the established Eurolink estate. Unit 5 of 2,540 sqft let to All Site Services and Logistics Limited. Unit 6, 2,548 sqft let earlier in year to Top Attractions. Lettings in 2008 include: Unit 7, 2,549 sqft, let to Luxtech UK Limited and Unit 8, 2,533 sqft, Let to Wood Wide Web Design Limited 2009.09

Unit 3 Hall Road, Aylesford Maidstone Kent ME20 7QZ A modern trade warehouse of 2,070 sqft with high visibility to M20 motorway close to junction 5. Let to As Good as grass (London) Limited 2009.08

Fruitshow building, Pattenden Lane Marden Kent TN12 9QJ Clear span warehousing let to Stor-a-box 2009.07

Workshops, Church Hill Dartford Kent DA2 7DZ Unit of 5,240 sqft let to Lead Shield 2009.07

11a Chapman Way, High Brooms Industrial Estate Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3EF A ground floor business unit of 970 sqft with fully glazed front with double opening doors let to company that makes small fishing parts. 2009.06

Units 7-10 North Quay, Upper Brents Industrial Estate Faversham Kent ME13 7DZ Unit 7 of 1,250 sqft sold to private individual with completion in December 2009 2009.06

Cuxton Road, Bircholt Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9XT Unit C5 of 2,325 sqft let to Let Easy-Print UK Limited. New development just off Bircholt Road at Parkwood. Previous lettings include: Unit C6, 2,325 sqft, let to kitchen showroom company Sink Ports Unit C1 of 4,355 sqft let to Stapletons Limited for a tyre and exhaust centre. 2009.06

June 2009 Industrial and Warehouse market The activity in the market over the last quarter has been the worst we have known although as summer beckons there seems to be a glimmer of hope. Visitors to our web site are up from 475 a week at the beginning of the year to a current level of 550 per week. Although there are a limited number of new small and medium sized requirements, the larger occupiers are seriously looking with a view to occupying space next year. We predict therefore that there will be an improvement in activity towards the end of the year. There are therefore some great opportunities for buyers and occupiers to do de... More The activity in the market over the last quarter has been the worst we have known although as summer beckons there seems to be a glimmer of hope. Visitors to our web site are up from 475 a week at the beginning of the year to a current level of 550 per week. Although there are a limited number of new small and medium sized requirements, the larger occupiers are seriously looking with a view to occupying space next year. We predict therefore that there will be an improvement in activity towards the end of the year. There are therefore some great opportunities for buyers and occupiers to do deals now, especially that landowners and developers have realised that summer 2008 rents and prices are no longer achievable. Less 2009.06

Feedback Feedback to our marketing from a regional developer: "Thank you for the details. Probably the best presented list I have received. The incorporating of the aerial photographs is of great assistance in considering the proposals." 2009.06

A21 widening scheme due to begin The process of widening a bottleneck on the main road between London and Hastings in East Sussex will officially begin later this year, Greg Clark MP said. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8093422.stm 2009.06

Small Business Rate Relief - You can save HALF your rate bill Properties with a rateable value of up to and including £5,000 is eligible for 50 per cent rate relief. For properties rated from £5,001 up to and including £10,000, the amount of rate relief will decrease by an estimated 1 per cent for every £100 of value. Your local billing authority will calculate the exact decrease. The relief will be funded by increasing the rate payments for properties valued at £15,000 or more (£21,500 in London) by an extra 0.7 pence per pound of rateable value. Qualifying properties valued from £10,001 up to and including £14,999 (£21,499 in London), will have their... More Properties with a rateable value of up to and including £5,000 is eligible for 50 per cent rate relief. For properties rated from £5,001 up to and including £10,000, the amount of rate relief will decrease by an estimated 1 per cent for every £100 of value. Your local billing authority will calculate the exact decrease. The relief will be funded by increasing the rate payments for properties valued at £15,000 or more (£21,500 in London) by an extra 0.7 pence per pound of rateable value. Qualifying properties valued from £10,001 up to and including £14,999 (£21,499 in London), will have their rates bill calculated without this increase. To qualify for rate relief: You must occupy one property. Any other properties you occupy must have rateable values below £2,200 and the total rateable value of all of your properties must be under £10,000. All properties must be on the local rating list on 1 April of each year. You must apply for the relief to your local billing authority within six months of the end of the chargeable year. Less 2009.05

VAT - Option to tax can be revoked Since 1989 property owners have been able to claim back vat on expenses incurred on buildings by opting to tax but once a building was subject to vat, that was it for ever. Not any more. The option to tax can now be revoked after 20 years and there can be significant savings as well as making a property attractive to parties that are not registered for vat: If for instance a factory is to be sold for £230,000 ex vat, the total price would be £272,435 including £34,500 vat and £7,935 Stamp duty at 3%. If the option to tax is revoked, there is no vat and the stamp duty reduces to 1%, £2,300, a ... More Since 1989 property owners have been able to claim back vat on expenses incurred on buildings by opting to tax but once a building was subject to vat, that was it for ever. Not any more. The option to tax can now be revoked after 20 years and there can be significant savings as well as making a property attractive to parties that are not registered for vat: If for instance a factory is to be sold for £230,000 ex vat, the total price would be £272,435 including £34,500 vat and £7,935 Stamp duty at 3%. If the option to tax is revoked, there is no vat and the stamp duty reduces to 1%, £2,300, a saving of £5,635. Check with your accountant. Less 2009.05

Unit 10 Access 4:20, Bellingham Way Aylesford, Maidstone Kent ME20 7HP A modern end of terrace industrial / warehouse of 1,950 sqft let to Smart Office Solutions. 2009.04

Empty rates Industrial and Warehouse premises will be given 100% relief for the first six months from when the property becomes empty, whilst Office and Retail premises will be given 100% relief for the first three months. All rate relief for these properties will end after this time and the full Non-Domestic Business Rate will be chargeable. However, for the financial year 2009/10, empty properties with a rateable value of less than £15,000 will be exempt from business rates. You can always take the roof off as London Life did in the 1970s but be aware that they may charge you if you adopt tactics ju... More Industrial and Warehouse premises will be given 100% relief for the first six months from when the property becomes empty, whilst Office and Retail premises will be given 100% relief for the first three months. All rate relief for these properties will end after this time and the full Non-Domestic Business Rate will be chargeable. However, for the financial year 2009/10, empty properties with a rateable value of less than £15,000 will be exempt from business rates. You can always take the roof off as London Life did in the 1970s but be aware that they may charge you if you adopt tactics just to avoid paying rates. http://www.voa.gov.uk/business_rates/empty_property_rates_changes.htm Less 2009.04

Core Commercial launch YouTube video service Core Commercial have launched a video service to clients as part of their marketing service for factories and warehouses. David Marriott commented "This service will enable us to bring our clients property to life. We do the filming, editing and publishing in house so there will be no up front cost to the client." http://www.corecommercial.co.uk/about-us/youtube.shtml http://www.corecommercial.co.uk/database/linkpark.shtml... More Core Commercial have launched a video service to clients as part of their marketing service for factories and warehouses. David Marriott commented "This service will enable us to bring our clients property to life. We do the filming, editing and publishing in house so there will be no up front cost to the client." http://www.corecommercial.co.uk/about-us/youtube.shtml http://www.corecommercial.co.uk/database/linkpark.shtml Less 2009.04

Flex, Unit 2 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4AQ A high quality B1 office and business unit comprising 1,410 sqft offices to front with 860 sqft of store / assembly to rear let to care and support charity In Touch Support, Part of The Hyde Housing Group. 2009.03

Former Turks warehouse, Park Street Lydd Kent TN29 9AX Basic warehouse of 5955 sqft with mezzanine of 4945 sqft let to Product Imports. 2009.03

Former Summit Steel, Spongs Lane Sissinghurst Kent TN17 2AH Factory / warehouse with securable yard with ground floor of 4,680 sqft let to Sleep Safe Limited 2009.03

Current market conditions Despite the gloom in the news, Core Commercial are still doing deals. There has been a shift from last year where 75% of deals were freehold to today where 75% of the deals are lettings but sometimes with options to purchase the freehold. Many of the deals that we are doing are on substandard properties where rents are especially low and in out of the way locations such as Lydd, Sissinghurst and Tonge. We are also receiving good interest in the larger developments of above 20,000 sqft but where the timescale for occupation is probably at least 12 months away. The properties that really seem t... More Despite the gloom in the news, Core Commercial are still doing deals. There has been a shift from last year where 75% of deals were freehold to today where 75% of the deals are lettings but sometimes with options to purchase the freehold. Many of the deals that we are doing are on substandard properties where rents are especially low and in out of the way locations such as Lydd, Sissinghurst and Tonge. We are also receiving good interest in the larger developments of above 20,000 sqft but where the timescale for occupation is probably at least 12 months away. The properties that really seem to be suffering are the mid sized properties of 4,000 to 15,000 sqft, often where landlords are often not prepared to accept current market conditions. In the first quarter of 2009 we have had 5,756 unique visitors to our web site, an average of 475 per week, up from a low of under 300 per week in December 2008. David Marriott BSc FRICS 26th March 2009 Less 2009.03

66 Vulcan Way, Off King Henry Drive New Addington, Croydon Surrey CR0 9UG A single storey warehouse and factory of 20,550 sqft on a site of 1.04 acre sold to Adams Aviation. 2009.02

Tonge Corner Farm, Church Road Tonge Near Sittingbourne Kent ME9 9BA A basic workshop / store of 3,350 sqft let to AS Plastic Collectors. 2009.02

12 Larkstore Park, Lodge Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0QX Modern unit of 949 sqft with 949 sqft mezzanine let to Plumbay. 2009.02

7 Henwood, Henwood Industrial Estate Ashford Kent TN24 8DH Factory unit of 8,750 sqft with yard let to Its Time For Bed Limited. 2009.02

Units 4, Nimbus Enterprise Park, 20/20 Estate, Liphook Way Maidstone Kent ME16 0LQ Unit 5 Nimbus providing 3,477 sqft let to Newey and Eyre. Unit 3 Nimbus providing 5,628 sqft let to Palmer and Harvey in October 2008. This is a new development, close to junction 5 of M20 mortoway. Two units and the ground floor offices on Nimbus House remain available. Units 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 all sold freehold or let to various occupiers including Obart Pumps and Genzyme Biochemicals 2009.02

Gallants Business Centre, East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0JS Unit 5, refurbished factory warehouse of 1,270 sqft with extensive yard, let to Mid Kent Motorcyles. Units 1 & 1a providing 7,185 sqft Let to MAP Contracts in 2008. Unit 2 of 3,085 sqft let to Highway Care Limited. 2009.02

Former Runaround Indoor Play Centre, Bayham Road, Bells Yew Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9BJ A fully fitted indoor play centre of 9,400 sqft with 55 car parking spaces let to J S Play Centres. 2009.01

Leavers Estate, B2027 Chiddingstone Kent TN11 8JU Business unit of 1,273 sqft on ground and first floors let to Qube Office Interiors. 2008.12

Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, off New Hythe Lane, Aylesford Maidstone Kent ME20 6XS Unit 7 of 2,922 sqft sold to Bareed Digitec. Unit 9 of 2,922 sqft sold in July to Contemporary Trade Flooring Limited. A new development by Valad. 2008.11

Unit 2, Stone Stile Farm, New Forrest Lane Selling, Near Chilham Kent ME13 9SD Former agricultural barn of 5,580 sqft on 0.4 acre with B1 permission let to Olympia Interiors Limited. 2008.11

Overcharged for Electricity and Gas We have just had a very nasty bill from Atlantic for gas and electricity. The bills for the last year had all been estimated. Following a recent meter reading the bill they sent sought to charge us for the whole of the sum underpaid, which mostly related to last winter, at the recent well publicised higher rate. We questioned this and as a result they have reduced our bill by 11%. Well worthwhile making that phone call! Spread the news! 2008.11

Changes to Empty property rates UPDATE - The Chancellor announced a change to empty property rates in his Pre-Budget Report on 24 November 2008. From 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 empty properties with a rateable value of less than £15,000 will be exempt from business rates. This threshold equates to a 2,000 sqft unit at a rate of £7.50 per sqft. http://www.voa.gov.uk/business_rates/empty_property_rates_changes.htm 2008.11

Former Riverside Garage, Henwood Industrial Estate Ashford Kent TN24 8DH A detached workshop building of 4,870 sqft on a surfaced site of 0.5 acre sold freehold. Situated towards the front of the Henwood estate. 2008.10

Unit 6, Spectrum Business Estate, Bircholt Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9XZ An industrial / warehouse unit of 4,554 sqft with trade counter use built in the 1980s sold to Alpha Elecronics. 106 year unexpired groundlease at peppercorn rental sold. 2008.10

Grampian Foods site, Northbridge Street Robertshridge East Sussex TN32 5NY Planning appeal won on behalf of Rother District Council defending loss of employment land. This was a major commercial site just off the A21 between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells that the developers wished to see redeveloped for residential. David Marriott acted as expert witness at the Public Inquiry providing evidence of the viability and occupier demand for continued commercial use. Click photograph to link to Inspectors decision 2008.09

Nettlestead Estate, Maidstone Road Nettlestead, Near Maidstone Kent ME15 5HP Unit 3 of 2,500 sqft let to Michael Cass Garage. This is in addition to Unit 4, providing 3,260 sqft let to OTR Tyres and 2008.09

Barham Business Park, Elham Valley Road Barham (Nr Canterbury) Kent CT4 6LN A refurbished industrial estate in a rural location. All units from 1,000 to 7,000 sqft now let or sold. 2008.09

Unit 16, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way Maidstone, Larkfield Kent ME20 7HP New 4,810 sqft unit let to Kestrel Technologies with option to purchase. A new development one mile from junction 4 of M20 motorway. 2008.09

Stamp duty payable on purchase price AND VAT Whilst you would expect a purchasers solicitor to advise that stamp duty is payable upon not only the purchase price of a property but also the VAT element, a couple of purchasers have panicked at the last minute! Further we even had a purchaser a couple of years ago who had borrowed insufficient funds to cover the addition of VAT on the base purchase price from their bank and were accordingly unable to complete the purchase and lost their deposit. The moral is to use a reputable solicitor and bank who will point out these pitfalls before you start. The rates for stamp duty on commercial prop... More Whilst you would expect a purchasers solicitor to advise that stamp duty is payable upon not only the purchase price of a property but also the VAT element, a couple of purchasers have panicked at the last minute! Further we even had a purchaser a couple of years ago who had borrowed insufficient funds to cover the addition of VAT on the base purchase price from their bank and were accordingly unable to complete the purchase and lost their deposit. The moral is to use a reputable solicitor and bank who will point out these pitfalls before you start. The rates for stamp duty on commercial property is payable as follows: Zero £0 - £150,000 1% £150,001 to £250,000 3% £250,001 to £500,000 4% Over £500,000 For further information: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/so/rates/index.htm Less 2008.09

Asbestos regulations In summary, if you own a commercial building, either you or your tenant is required to have an asbestos report which can carried out by you (or a professional consultant). If you are responsible for managing the maintenance and repair of a building (duty holder), you must manage any asbestos in it. As well as protecting people from exposure to asbestos fibres, you have a legal duty to manage asbestos (under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006). The duty to manage asbestos is contained in regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. It requires the person w... More In summary, if you own a commercial building, either you or your tenant is required to have an asbestos report which can carried out by you (or a professional consultant). If you are responsible for managing the maintenance and repair of a building (duty holder), you must manage any asbestos in it. As well as protecting people from exposure to asbestos fibres, you have a legal duty to manage asbestos (under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006). The duty to manage asbestos is contained in regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. It requires the person who has the duty (ie the "dutyholder") to: Take reasonable steps to find out if there are materials containing asbestos in non-domestic premises, and if so, its amount, where it is and what condition it is in; Presume materials contain asbestos unless there is strong evidence that they do not; Make, and keep up-to-date, a record of the location and condition of the asbestos containing materials - or materials which are presumed to contain asbestos; assess the risk of anyone being exposed to fibres from the materials identified; Prepare a plan that sets out in detail how the risks from these materials will be managed; take the necessary steps to put the plan into action; Periodically review and monitor the plan and the arrangements to act on it so that the plan remains relevant and up-to-date; and provide information on the location and condition of the materials to anyone who is liable to work on or disturb them. There is also a requirement on anyone to co-operate as far as is necessary to allow the dutyholder to comply with the above requirements. For further information: http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/index.htm http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/manageasbestos.pdf Less 2008.09

Sheppey Airport We consider that an airport off Sheppey (or Cliffe) is a good idea. Whilst Boris Johnsons thought of closing Heathrow to pay for it is probably unrealistic, this could be a great opportunity for Kent to create jobs and shift the focus of wealth and opportunity eastwards. It is also not necessary to ruin the life of 1,000s more people in West London with the addition of an extra runway at Heathrow. Sheppey now has good transport links with the dualled A249 and crossing as well. We could never understand why KCC were always against such a proposal. Kent along with Essex has always been the poo... More We consider that an airport off Sheppey (or Cliffe) is a good idea. Whilst Boris Johnsons thought of closing Heathrow to pay for it is probably unrealistic, this could be a great opportunity for Kent to create jobs and shift the focus of wealth and opportunity eastwards. It is also not necessary to ruin the life of 1,000s more people in West London with the addition of an extra runway at Heathrow. Sheppey now has good transport links with the dualled A249 and crossing as well. We could never understand why KCC were always against such a proposal. Kent along with Essex has always been the poorer of the home counties and this is a great opportunity to redress the balance. The idea is far from new. http://www.dft.gov.uk/about/strategy/whitepapers/air/responses/reviewofsheppeyairportproposal http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/3293991.stm Less 2008.09

Planning Use Classes Order SUMMARY GUIDE TO USE CLASSES ORDER AND PERMITTED CHANGES OF USE Use Classes Order 1987 Including Amendments A1 Shops, retail warehouses, hairdressers, No permitted change except to mixed use Shops undertakers, travel and ticket agencies, post as a shop and single flat and vice versa. offices, pet shops, sandwich bars, showrooms, domestic hire shops, funeral directors etc. A2 Banks, building societies, estate and Permitted change to A1 where a ground Financial and Professional employment agencies, professional and floor display window exists. Also as above Services financial services, ... More SUMMARY GUIDE TO USE CLASSES ORDER AND PERMITTED CHANGES OF USE Use Classes Order 1987 Including Amendments A1 Shops, retail warehouses, hairdressers, No permitted change except to mixed use Shops undertakers, travel and ticket agencies, post as a shop and single flat and vice versa. offices, pet shops, sandwich bars, showrooms, domestic hire shops, funeral directors etc. A2 Banks, building societies, estate and Permitted change to A1 where a ground Financial and Professional employment agencies, professional and floor display window exists. Also as above Services financial services, betting offices. to a mixed use as a single flat and A2 use and vice versa. A3 Restaurants, snack bars, caf�s. Permitted change to A1 or A2. Restaurants and Caf�s A4 Pubs and Bars. Permitted change to A1, A2, A3. Drinking Establishments A5 Hot food takeaways. Permitted change to A1, A2, A3. Hot Food Takeaways B1 Offices, not within A2. Permitted change to B8 where no more Business (a) than 2,529sqft. (b) Research and development, studios, Permitted change to B8 where no more laboratories, high technology. than 2,529sqft. (c) LLight industry Permitted change to B8 where no more than 2,529sqft. B2 General industry. Permitted change to B1 or B8 (B8 where General Industry no more than 2,529sqft) B8 Wholesale warehouses, repositories. Permitteed change to B1 where no more Storage or Distribution than 2,529sqft. C1 Hotels, boarding and guest houses. No permitted change Hotels C2 Residential schools and colleges, hospitals No permitted change Residential Institutions and convalescent/nursing homes. C2A Use for a provision of secure residential No permitted change Secure Residential Institution accommodation including use as a prison, young offenders institution, detention centre, secure training centre, custody centre, short term holding centre, secure hospital, secure local authority accommodation or as use as a military barracks. C3 Dwellings, with up to 6 people living as a single No permitted change Dwelling House household. D1 Places of worship, church halls, health centres, No permitted change Non-Residential Institutions cr�ches, day nurseries, consulting rooms, museums, public halls, libraries, art galleries, exhibition halls, law court, Non residential education and training centres. D2 Cinemas, music and concert halls, dance, No permitted change Assembly and Leisure sports halls, baths, skating rinks, gymnasiums. Other indoor and outdoor sports and leisure uses, bingo halls. Sui Generis (Class of it's own), Theatres, houses in multiple paying occupation, hostels providing no significant element of care, scrap yards. Petrol filling stations and shops selling/displaying motor vehicles. Retail warehouse clubs, nightclubs, launderettes, dry cleaners, taxi businesses, amusement centres. Casinos No permitted change Permitted change from Sui Generis to D2 Less 2008.08

Unit 3, Gallants Business Centre, EAST FARLEIGH, Maidstone, Kent 3,000 sqft refurbished industrial unit let to Mid Kent Building Services Limited 2008.08

Unit 1, Javelin Enterprise Park, Henwood Industrial Estate Ashford Kent TN24 8DH Fully refurbished 4,865 sqft Factory, Warehouse & office sold for £475,000 plus vat. (£97.64 per sqft) 2008.07

Site, 39-41 Brook Street Snodland Kent ME6 5UD 0.3 acre level commercial site sold for development. 2008.06

Unit 8, Viewpoint, Boxley Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2DZ Modern unit of 4,045 sqft with 1,457 sqft mezzanine. Good car parking sold to Delron Services Limited 2008.06

Shepherds Farm Estate, Rose Lane (Off Forstal Road) Lenham Heath Kent ME17 2JN 12,000 sqft let to Barrington McDonnell Limited 2008.06

The Oast, Clock House Farm, Heath Road, Coxheath Maidstone Kent ME17 4PG Factory / warehouse of 1,624 sqft on two floors let to Ultra Film Shield Limited 2008.06

White Paper on Business Rate Supplements If empty rates were not enough, the government issued a White Paper in October seeking to allow Local Authorities to charge an additional 2% on properties with a rateable value in excess of £50,000: http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk./media/B/9/pbr_csr07_businessrate266.pdf Yet more woe in line for the business community. 2008.06

Unit 4 Stonestile Business Park, Stonestile Road Headcorn Kent TN27 9BG Refurbished factory warehouse of 3,935 sqft with 22 car parking spaces sold to Grestec Tiles Limited. 2008.05

Units 1, Railway Street, Railway Street Industrial Park Gillingham Kent ME7 1XJ Units 2, 3, 8 and 16, each 2,380 sqft now let. Just unit 1 of 2,380 sqft remains available. 2008.05

Units 20 and 22, Warsop Trading Estate, Hever Road Edenbridge Kent TN8 5LD Unit 21 let to Design Fabrications Limited 2008.05

Formery Winery, Caring Lane, Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME14 4NJ Basic Store, Workshop & Office of 1,580 sqft let. 2008.05

31, Chapman Way Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3EF Modern factory / warehouse sold for £325,000 (£148 per sqft) including a reverse premium from the outgoing tenant of £7,000 2008.05

Ashford Industrial Centre, Brunswick Road Ashford Kent TN23 1EL 14,880 sqft Basic factory unit with yard on Cobbs Wood estate sold for £700,000. 2008.04

Clock House Farm, Coxheath, Heath Road Maidstone Kent ME17 4PG Packhouse and store of 14,263 sqft let to Summit Steel. 2008.03

North Frith Farm, Ashes Lane Hadlow, Nr. Tonbridge Kent TN11 9QU Unit 1 of 6500 sqft has been let to Bob Woolmer Sales Limited. 2008.01

Baldwins Lane, North Farm Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9BD Old Factory & store of 6,218 sqft sold by best bids 2008.01

Deals in 2008 • Maidstone, Lower Road East Farleigh - 3,000 sqft unit let to Highway Care Limited • Maidstone, Clock House Farm, Coxheath - 14,000 sqft store and workshop let to Summit Steel Limited • Tunbridge Wells, Baldwin's Lane - 6,000 sqft factory / warehouse sold to MTB Computer Services Limited • Ashford, Brunswick Road - 14,880 sqft factory sold to Medway Power Transmission Limited • Ashford, Unit 4, Javelin Enterprise Park, Henwood - 1,890 sqft factory warehouse unit sold • Ashford, Unit 2 Javelin Enterprise Park, Henwood - 4,794 sqft warehouse unit let to Benfleet Forwarding Company • Sittingbour... More • Maidstone, Lower Road East Farleigh - 3,000 sqft unit let to Highway Care Limited • Maidstone, Clock House Farm, Coxheath - 14,000 sqft store and workshop let to Summit Steel Limited • Tunbridge Wells, Baldwin's Lane - 6,000 sqft factory / warehouse sold to MTB Computer Services Limited • Ashford, Brunswick Road - 14,880 sqft factory sold to Medway Power Transmission Limited • Ashford, Unit 4, Javelin Enterprise Park, Henwood - 1,890 sqft factory warehouse unit sold • Ashford, Unit 2 Javelin Enterprise Park, Henwood - 4,794 sqft warehouse unit let to Benfleet Forwarding Company • Sittingbourne, Unit 5 Stadium Business Park, Castle Road - 2,540 sqft workshop unit let to Clyde Collins • Sittingbourne, Unit 4 Stadium Business Park, Castle Road - 1,507 sqft business unit let to GSL Groundworks Limited • Sittingbourne, Unit 13 Stadium Business Park, Castle Road - 1,187 sqft business unit let to Dion • Sittingbourne, Unit 9 Stadium Business Park, Castle Road - 3,703 sqft factory warehouse unit let to Continental Snacks • Gillingham, Unit 8, Railway Street Industrial Estate - 2,380 sqft unit let to Sceats Autos • Headcorn, Unit 1e, Marley Farm, Smarden - 3,150 sqft industrial unit sold to Benchmark Realty Limited • Edenbridge, Unit 18, Warsop Trading Estate, Hever Road - 3,800 sqft unit let to Draggin Jeans Distribution Limited • Staplehurst - Unit 12, Larkstore Park, Lodge Road - 2,000 sqft unit sold • Ashford, Unit 3, Javelin Enterprise Park, Henwood - 3,810 sqft unit sold • Ashford, Unit 5, Javelin Enterprise Park, Henwood - 2,905 sqft unit sold • Ashford, West Wing, Javelin Enterprise Park, Henwood - 826 sqft office unit sold • Gillingham, Unit 2, Railway Street Industrial Estate - 2380 sqft unit let to Pepperpot Couriers • Paddock Wood, Unit D, Lowes Complex, Transfesa Road - 10,200 sqft unit let to WA Turner Limited • Paddock Wood, Wexford Place, Lucks Lane - Industrial warehouse and office investment sold to Portcullis Limited for 646,000 • Paddock Wood, Little Rhoden Farm, Transfesa Road - 7,000 sqft warehouse let to Re-Go Autoparts Limited • Maidstone, Unit 1 Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 5,000 sqft factory warehouse unit let to Selecta UK Limited Less 2008

Deals in 2007 • Collier Street, Church Farm - 3,500 sqft storage unit let to Fabbrica Galleries Limited • Ashford, Units A1-5, Isis Business Park, Orbital Park - 12,500 sqft trade units sold to Rhodes Park Estates Property Trading Partnership for £1.234m • Edenbridge, Plot 13, Warsop Trading Estate - 5,800 sqft plot let to Super Scaffolding Limited • Tunbridge Wells, Unit 10 Chapman Way - 1,600 sqft trade outlet unit sold to System Marketing Limited for £195,000 • Maidstone, Unit 1, Nimbus Enterprise Park, Liphook Way, 20/20 Estate -14,940 sqft sold to Obart Pumps limited • Maidstone, Unit 7, Nimbus Enterpr... More • Collier Street, Church Farm - 3,500 sqft storage unit let to Fabbrica Galleries Limited • Ashford, Units A1-5, Isis Business Park, Orbital Park - 12,500 sqft trade units sold to Rhodes Park Estates Property Trading Partnership for £1.234m • Edenbridge, Plot 13, Warsop Trading Estate - 5,800 sqft plot let to Super Scaffolding Limited • Tunbridge Wells, Unit 10 Chapman Way - 1,600 sqft trade outlet unit sold to System Marketing Limited for £195,000 • Maidstone, Unit 1, Nimbus Enterprise Park, Liphook Way, 20/20 Estate -14,940 sqft sold to Obart Pumps limited • Maidstone, Unit 7, Nimbus Enterprise Park, Liphook Way, 20/20 Estate - 3,797 sqft unit sold • Maidstone, Unit 2 Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 15,022 sqft let to Storage King Limited • Maidstone, Unit 3 Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 9,166 sqft let to Storage King Limited • Battle, Unit B4, Marley Lane Business Park - 3,000 sqft unit let to AJL Road Marking Limited • Teynham, Lynsted Lane - 5,900 sqft on 0.5 acre sold freehold • Maidstone, Unit 8 Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 2,922 sqft sold to Beacon Group • Maidstone, Unit 14 Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 2,922 sqft sold to Balreed Digital • Yalding, Court Lodge Farm, Kenward Road - 9,000 sqft let to TFR Nuts & Dried Fruits Limited • Rainham, Oast Park Trading Estate, Spade Lane - Units 7, 8, 9 & 13 let on new leases to various occupiers • Tunbridge Wells, Unit 3 High Brooms Estate - 10,700 sqft leisure unit let • Paddock Wood, Hancock House, Transfesa Road - 13,000 sqft unit sold to Re-go Autoparts Limited • Laddingford, Woodfalls Industrial Estate, Gravelly Way - 2000 sqft office unit let to First Property Services Limited • Crayford, Unit 7 Optima Park - 2,590 sqft trade unit let to NCCT Limited • Maidstone, Unit 18 Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 2,922 sqft sold to Wentworth UK Limited • Maidstone, Unit 9 & 10, Nimbus Enterprise Park, Liphook Way, 20/20 Estate - 8,513 sqft unit sold to R&B Star • Maidstone, Unit 10, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 2,922 sqft sold to G Benediktsson • Maidstone, Unit 11, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 2,922 sqft sold to Sapphire Spas • Maidstone, Unit 12 Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 2,922 sqft sold to Martindales • Paddock Wood, Lowes Complex, Transfesa Road - 10,000 sqft let to Capital Storage • Maidstone, Unit 4, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 13,164 sqft let to Sunwin Cash Processing Services limited • Maidstone, Unit 6, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 2,926 sqft sold to RF Bright Enterprises • Maidstone, Unit 15, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 2,307 sqft sold to AB Flooring • Tunbridge Wells, 32 Chapman Way, High Brooms - 2190 sqft let to Afia • Crowborough, Unit 2, Farningham Road - 2500 sqft let to Penshurst Fine Foods limited • Crowborough, Unit 2, Farningham Road - 2500 sqft let to CI Products • Ashford, Unit 7 Henwood Industrial Estate - 21,000 sqft unit let to Riverside Garage • Romney Marsh, Cockreed Lane - 10,000 sqft unit let to Ted Peach • Maidstone, Unit 5, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 5,937 sqft let to Munters Limited • Maidstone, Unit 17 Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 3,989 sqft sold to Pegasus Luxury Home Improvement Less 2007

Deal in 2006 • Crowborough, Unit 4 Farningham Road - 2500 sqft let to David Fairclough • Maidstone, Unit 13, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 1,957 sqft sold to Survey & Laser • Headcorn, Barradale Farm - 14,000 sqft let to Alan Apps • Sittingbourne, Adelaide Dock, Symmonds Drive - Plots 3 & 4 let to National Car Parks Limited • Maidstone, Unit 16, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 3,997 sqft sold to Gluck Engineering • Tunbridge Wells, Unit 1, Enterprise Centre, High Brooms - 2500 sqft unit let to Kentec Mail & Courier Service Limited • Edenbridge, Little Browns Lane - Letting of units 5 and 6... More • Crowborough, Unit 4 Farningham Road - 2500 sqft let to David Fairclough • Maidstone, Unit 13, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 1,957 sqft sold to Survey & Laser • Headcorn, Barradale Farm - 14,000 sqft let to Alan Apps • Sittingbourne, Adelaide Dock, Symmonds Drive - Plots 3 & 4 let to National Car Parks Limited • Maidstone, Unit 16, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, New Hythe - 3,997 sqft sold to Gluck Engineering • Tunbridge Wells, Unit 1, Enterprise Centre, High Brooms - 2500 sqft unit let to Kentec Mail & Courier Service Limited • Edenbridge, Little Browns Lane - Letting of units 5 and 6 • Maidstone, Hall Road, Aylesford - 10,000 sqft let to Howdens Joinery Limited • Battle, Marley Lane - Unit let to County Joinery Limited • Pembury, Hawkwell Business Centre, Colts Hill - 1,000 sqft unit sold to Ian Herring • Gillingham, Unit 10, Railway Street Industrial Park - 2,380 sqft let to Sun Motors limited • Tunbridge Wells, 31 Chapman Way - 2,190 sqft let to Cobalt Glass limited • Crowborough, Unit 4, Farningham Road - 2,500 sqft let to Webster Griffin Limited • Edenbridge, Little Browns Lane - Letting of units to Manic Monsters Limited • Tonbridge, North Frith Farm, Ashes lane - 5,000 sqft unit let to Bob Woolmer Sales Limited • Paddock Wood, Lowes Complex, Transfesa Road - 10,000 sqft let to Mack Multiples Limited • Maidstone, Liphook Way - 1.1 acre site sold to Genzyme • Ashford, Park Barn Farm - 5,000 sqft unit let to Piper Cox Joinery • New Addington, 273 King Henry Drive - 10,000 sqft factory sold to Angell Welding • Marden, Long End lane - Factory sold to Blades Joinery and JW Timber Limited • Edenbridge, Panavista House, Fircroft Way - 20,000 sqft factory sold to Alsamex Directors Retirement Benefit Fund • Tunbridge Wells, 18c Chapman Way - Unit sold to WG Sharp & Sons Limited • Tunbridge Wells, 18h Chapman Way - Unit let to Paterson Printing Limited • Tunbridge Wells, 32 & 32 Chapman Way sold the The Nevill Estate • Ashford, Unit D, Foster Road, Sevington - 20,000 sqft unit assigned to Sauflon Pharmaceuticals Limited • Edenbridge, Omicron House, Fircroft Way - 10,000 sqft factory sold to Briutannia Contracting Services Limited • Snodland, East Street - 28,000 sqft factory sold to Fleet paper Sales Limited • Ashford, Brunswick Road - Factory & office sold to Medway Power Transmission Limited • Staplehurst, Units 3, Honeycrest Industrial Estate - 3000 sqft let • Staplehurst, Units 4, Honeycrest Industrial Estate - 3000 sqft sold • Harrietsham, Roebuck Business Park - Unit let to LDA Interiors • Ashford, 93a Ellingham Way - Unit sold to Salvec Limited • Staplehurst, Unit 13, Larkstore Park - Unit let to R Coales • Dartford, Unit 71, Questor, Powdermill Lane - Unit let to Kudox Distribution Company Limited • Tunbridge Wells, Unit 4, Colebrook - Unit let to Bean Chocolate • Edenbridge, Vehvac House, Fircroft Way - Unit sold to Future Designs • Tunbridge wells, Unit 3, High Brooms - 10,000 sqft unit sold to Wines Limited • Tunbridge wells, 36 Chapman Way - Sold to B&B Finishers Limited Less 2006

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Unit 30 Church Road Business Centre, Church Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3RS

4 Larkstore Park, Lodge Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0QX

Nimbus House, Liphook Way, 20/20 Estate Maidstone Kent ME16 0LQ

Unit 18H, Chapman Way Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3EF

Wealden Barn, Bethersden Road Smarden Kent TN27 8QF

Unit 18, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way Aylesford, Maidstone Kent ME20 7HP

Unit 5, Bredhurst Business Park, Westfield Sole Road, Boxley Chatham Kent ME14 3EH

Unit 17 Cloverlay Industrial Estate, Canterbury Road Rainham Kent ME8 8GL

Brook Farm Building, Church Lane East Peckham Kent TN12 5JJ

Units 1a Marley Farm, Headcorn Road, Smarden Headcorn Kent tn27 8PJ

Acorn House, 119 - 121 Wickenden Road, St Johns Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3PW

Unit 9 Warmlake Estate, Maidstone Road Sutton Valence, Maidstone Kent ME17 3LQ

Unit 1 Viewpoint, Boxley Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2DZ

Unit 2 Omicron House, Fircroft Way Edenbridge Kent TN8 6ET

Property purchase through a pension

Mercury House, Enterprise Way Edenbridge Kent TN8 6HL

10 Viewpoint, Boxley Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2DZ

Units 9 and 11 Phoenix Park, Coldred Road, Parkwood Maidstone Kent ME15 9XN

Stadium Business Park, Castle Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3RW

Unit 3 Hall Road, Aylesford Maidstone Kent ME20 7QZ

Fruitshow building, Pattenden Lane Marden Kent TN12 9QJ

Workshops, Church Hill Dartford Kent DA2 7DZ

11a Chapman Way, High Brooms Industrial Estate Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3EF

Units 7-10 North Quay, Upper Brents Industrial Estate Faversham Kent ME13 7DZ

Cuxton Road, Bircholt Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9XT

June 2009 Industrial and Warehouse market

Feedback

A21 widening scheme due to begin

Small Business Rate Relief - You can save HALF your rate bill

VAT - Option to tax can be revoked

Unit 10 Access 4:20, Bellingham Way Aylesford, Maidstone Kent ME20 7HP

Empty rates

Core Commercial launch YouTube video service

Flex, Unit 2 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4AQ

Former Turks warehouse, Park Street Lydd Kent TN29 9AX

Former Summit Steel, Spongs Lane Sissinghurst Kent TN17 2AH

Current market conditions

66 Vulcan Way, Off King Henry Drive New Addington, Croydon Surrey CR0 9UG

Tonge Corner Farm, Church Road Tonge Near Sittingbourne Kent ME9 9BA

12 Larkstore Park, Lodge Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0QX

7 Henwood, Henwood Industrial Estate Ashford Kent TN24 8DH

Units 4, Nimbus Enterprise Park, 20/20 Estate, Liphook Way Maidstone Kent ME16 0LQ

Gallants Business Centre, East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0JS

Former Runaround Indoor Play Centre, Bayham Road, Bells Yew Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9BJ

Leavers Estate, B2027 Chiddingstone Kent TN11 8JU

Access 4:20, Bellingham Way, off New Hythe Lane, Aylesford Maidstone Kent ME20 6XS

Unit 2, Stone Stile Farm, New Forrest Lane Selling, Near Chilham Kent ME13 9SD

Overcharged for Electricity and Gas

Changes to Empty property rates

Former Riverside Garage, Henwood Industrial Estate Ashford Kent TN24 8DH

Unit 6, Spectrum Business Estate, Bircholt Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9XZ

Grampian Foods site, Northbridge Street Robertshridge East Sussex TN32 5NY

Nettlestead Estate, Maidstone Road Nettlestead, Near Maidstone Kent ME15 5HP

Barham Business Park, Elham Valley Road Barham (Nr Canterbury) Kent CT4 6LN

Unit 16, Access 4:20, Bellingham Way Maidstone, Larkfield Kent ME20 7HP

Stamp duty payable on purchase price AND VAT

Asbestos regulations

Sheppey Airport

Planning Use Classes Order

Unit 3, Gallants Business Centre, EAST FARLEIGH, Maidstone, Kent

Unit 1, Javelin Enterprise Park, Henwood Industrial Estate Ashford Kent TN24 8DH

Site, 39-41 Brook Street Snodland Kent ME6 5UD

Unit 8, Viewpoint, Boxley Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2DZ

Shepherds Farm Estate, Rose Lane (Off Forstal Road) Lenham Heath Kent ME17 2JN

The Oast, Clock House Farm, Heath Road, Coxheath Maidstone Kent ME17 4PG

White Paper on Business Rate Supplements

Unit 4 Stonestile Business Park, Stonestile Road Headcorn Kent TN27 9BG

Units 1, Railway Street, Railway Street Industrial Park Gillingham Kent ME7 1XJ

Units 20 and 22, Warsop Trading Estate, Hever Road Edenbridge Kent TN8 5LD

Formery Winery, Caring Lane, Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME14 4NJ

31, Chapman Way Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3EF

Ashford Industrial Centre, Brunswick Road Ashford Kent TN23 1EL

Clock House Farm, Coxheath, Heath Road Maidstone Kent ME17 4PG

North Frith Farm, Ashes Lane Hadlow, Nr. Tonbridge Kent TN11 9QU

Baldwins Lane, North Farm Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9BD

Deals in 2008

Deals in 2007

Deal in 2006