Rowland Homes snaps up Grappenhall Heys plot

Industrial developer Mountpark is selling the first phase of its Warrington logistics park, totalling more than 750,000 sq ft, as part of a £480m European property portfolio sale.

The global finance firm has taken an additional 19,600 sq ft of office space at the business park near Warrington in addition to the 27,000 sq ft it leased at a neighbouring building in January. 

APJ Solicitors has agreed to take an additional 6,000 sq ft at Daresbury Park, off Junction 11 of the M56, south-west of Warrington, increasing its presence at the business park. 

Savills has let the ground floor of Moorland Property Solutions’ Ibis House to energy asset management firm CD Arevon UK, as agents report a steady improvement in the local market.

Joe Manning has been appointed as chief executive of the promotional agency and deputy chief executive of the Cheshire and Warrington LEP, taking the reins for both roles from interim chief executive Andy Farrell. 

This year will see fresh services launched including a development map to complement news stories and branded content production for partners.

The developer has hired Sarah Williams as an asset manager for its industrial and logistics arm to oversee its portfolio in the North of England.

The Delivery Group, an e-commerce and specialist mail services business, has leased a 140,000 sq ft facility at Mountpark Warrington Omega from the industrial developer.