Morecambe Arndale sold for £14m
NewRiver Retail has acquired the Arndale Shopping Centre in Morecambe for £14m, reflecting a net initial yield of 9%.
The 107,000 sq ft centre contains 30 retail units. Occupiers include Poundland, Boots, Iceland, Argos, Travelodge, Halifax, Greggs and a 17,000 sq ft Tesco Metro.
The Arndale was bought as part of a UK-wide retail portfolio including five high street assets in Blackpool, Rugby, Nuneaton, Spalding, and Perth, for a combined total of £19m.
The portfolio was sold by RBS, advised by Colliers International.
So sad to see it now. My nan worked in it when it opened.
By Heysham