Exciting new commercial investment opportunity adjacent to the M6 motorway on the edge of the Lake District. The investment comprises 3 detached modern industrial units constructed in the last 3 years to high quality matching specification. The units are let to a single tenant, Reisswolf, on two separate 10 year full repairing and insuring lease agreements with 5 yearly rent reviews. A German company, Reisswolf is fast developing a strong reputation across Europe as a market leader in data security and confidential documentation. The investment currently produces a rental income of £60,020 per annum rising to £62,100 per annum as of 1 December 2009. This is a unique opportunity to acquire FREEHOLD premises in a popular commercial business location at the interchange of the M6 and A66 (leading to M1/A1M). Interested parties should contact Stephen Sewell for further information.

Walton Goodland prides itself in providing independent professional commercial property advice to individual owners and occupiers as well as small, medium and large business, public companies, financial institutions, pension funds, local government and related bodies. An essential element of which involves dissecting the latest changes and challenges to commercial property markets in order to offer the most up-to-date advice thereby ensuring our clients remain at a competitive advantage in business. This article touches on the latest regulations and legislation to affect the commercial property industry as well as some of the more specialist services Walton Goodland can offer.

The requirement for Energy Performance Certificates on all non-domestic dwellings when constructed, sold or leased by 1 October 2008 could severely impact upon the commercial property market. A lack of qualified people able to provide Energy Performance Certificates is a major concern within the industry. Walton Goodland is one of only a select few companies nationally having personnel qualified to Level 3 ABBE and BRE currently able to provide EPCs which are already required for non-domestic buildings exceeding 10,000 sq m.

Michelangelos the long established and award-winning Carlisle restaurant (20 years!) is offered for sale following a record year of business. Comfortably seating 79 diners the restaurant offers contemporary Italian dining in classic surroundings close to the city centre, railway station and hotels.

Walton Goodland have been active in the Penrith office market facilitating the demand for business space adjacent to the M6/A66 Corridor with good access, parking, rural outlook and proximity to the Lake District National Park.

New investment property for sale in central Carlisle comprising fully let freehold building with net annual income of £93,200.

Unbeknown to many, as of 6 April 2008 EPCs will be required for all new build and existing commercial property over 500 sq m (5,382 sq ft). All remaining commercial properties, i.e. under 500 sq m, must have an EPC by 1 October 2008. This article briefly explores the consequences.

Walton Goodland increase their reputation as development consultants or major sites north and south of the Scottish border advising owners and occupiers.

The article examines the emergence of the Business Park as an alternative edge of town location to the more traditional city centre offices. Paying special attention to Parkhouse Business Park (Jct 44 m6/M74), the article compares Atlantic & Pacific House, developed by Stewart Williamson and managed by Walton Goodland, with city centre office space currently also being offered to let.