Evys Property Limited

Following the acquisition of the scheme in 2021 by George Capital and Invesco, Evys were retained by George Capital as asset manager and development manager, responsible for delivering the strategic asset business plan including scheme repositioning and phased refurbishment strategy.

Comprising over 300,000 sq ft of prime retail and F&B accommodation, The Fort is in the top 25 retail park destinations in the UK. Anchored by Primark, Next, Boots, JD and Sports direct, the tenant line-up also includes the likes of River Island, New Look, Vision Express, Moss, Superdrug, Starbucks, Costa, Nandos and Five Guys amongst others.

Key achievements include: a 25,000 sq ft prelet to B&M and commencement of a major £4million refurbishment phase following receipt of planning; new lettings to Five Guys, Greggs, and New Look; regears with Costa, Vision Express, and Nandos. In addition, key ESG initiatives are proposed including significant EVC and solar PV installations.

Working in partnership with Atrato on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT, Evys were retained as external development manager to run the development feasibility of land adjoining the Sainsburys on Benton Road in Newcastle. This involved full project team assembly (project managers, architect, planning consultant and highways consultant), and the overall coordination of the design team, agents and lawyers, in evaluating and appraising various development scenarios. A preferred development option was identified, and terms were agreed with an operator for a new 20,000 sq ft unit.

Working in partnership with Ares Management Limited, Evys are retained to oversee the leasing and regear strategy of Team Valley, coordinating the letting and project teams, overseeing the legal negotiations through to completion, and ensuring deal delivery through the strength of our occupier relationships.

The scheme comprises circa 390,000 square feet of retail and restaurant accommodation, with a broad tenant line up including TK Maxx, Sports Direct, Boots, New Look, Superdrug, M&S Simply Food, B&M, Wren Kitchens, Decathlon, Hobbycraft, Currys, Asda Living, SCS, Smyths Toys, Halfords, Costa and McDonalds, amongst others.

Working in partnership with Nuveen Real Estate, Evys were retained as external asset manager of Chilwell Retail Park, responsible for the strategic asset management of the scheme including lettings, regears, rent reviews and tenant engineering.

The scheme comprises 140,000 sq ft, with tenants including Next, Sports Direct, M&S Simply Food, TK Maxx, Matalan and Halfords.

Working in partnership with Ares Management Limited, Evys are retained to oversee the leasing and regear strategy of Kingsway West, coordinating the letting and project teams, overseeing the legal negotiations through to completion, and ensuring deal delivery through the strength of our occupier relationships.

The scheme comprises circa 300,000 square feet of accommodation, with a tenant line up including Next Home, Boots, Dunelm, Halfords, Currys, Hobbycraft, DFS, Oak Furnitureland, Sofology, Tapis, Harveys, Costa, Burger King and Pizza Hut amongst others.

Working in partnership with Nuveen Real Estate, Evys were retained as external asset manager on Riverside Retail Park, responsible for the strategic asset management of the scheme including lettings, regears, rent reviews and tenant engineering.

The scheme comprises 155,000 square feet with tenants including Nike, Boots, Clarks, Matalan, B&M, Next and Costa amongst others.

Working in partnership with Ares Management Limited, Evys are retained to oversee the leasing and regear strategy of Meteor Retail Park, coordinating the letting and project teams, overseeing the legal negotiations through to completion, and ensuring deal delivery through the strength of our occupier relationships.

The scheme comprises circa 190,000 square feet of accommodation, with a tenant line up including The Range, Wren Living, DFS, Oak Furnitureland, Pets at Home, Bensons for Beds, Costa, American Golf, KFC, McDonalds, NCF, Dreams and Jysk.

Working in partnership with DWS, Evys are retained as external Development Manager, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the entire project team and agents, in exploring the mixed use development potential of Palace Gardens. This has involved detailed scheme masterplanning and development feasibility to identify the potential first phase of development, incorporating new leisure and residential accommodation, and enhanced public realm and placemaking.

In addition, Evys has responsibility for leading discussions with the senior leadership team within Enfield Borough Council both as planning authority and freeholder, conducting negotiations in respect of a revised headlease to facilitate mixed use development.

Palace Gardens comprises 215,000 sq ft of retail accommodation anchored by Marks and Spencer, Waitrose, Boots and Pearsons department store, with other tenants including Monsoon, Costa, WHSmith, Smiggle, Robert Dyas, H.Samuel, Ann Summers, Vision Express, The Body Shop and H&M Kids.

Working in partnership with Royal London Asset Management, Evys are acting as development manager in respect of the potential redevelopment of the Homebase site in Winchester, currently comprising a total floorspace of 53,000 sq ft, with a 12,800 sq ft garden centre.

Evys are responsible for coordinating the development team including agents, architects, project managers, planning consultants, and lawyers, in undertaking a detailed development feasibility and overseeing all aspects of the development including design, planning strategy and retailer demand, undertaking retailer negotiations and leading discussions with the senior team at Winchester City Council.

On behalf of Nuveen Real Estate, Evys Property acted as asset and development manager on The Brewery, which comprises 530,000 sq ft of retail and leisure accommodation. Current tenants include, Sainsbury’s, Gap, Boots, TK Maxx, JD Sport, Vue, Nandos, McDonalds, Pizza Express, Costa and Patisserie Valerie.

Evys oversaw a scheme repositioning involving complex masterplanning, tenant engineering, development and refurbishment, to provide a broader retail mix and extended leisure/restaurant offer.

On behalf Nuveen Real Estate, Evys Property are retained to provide strategic development consultancy and asset management advice, including leading detailed headlease negotiations with senior personnel within the strategic development and planning teams at Manchester City Council.

The scheme currently comprises 85,000 sq ft of retail and leisure accommodation on a 10.5 acre site in central Manchester, with tenants including JD Sport and Toy R Us.

Evys advised Nuveen Real Estate on the strategic direction of the site, culminating in the sale of the scheme to Manchester City Council for a high density residential scheme, delivering exceptional returns for the fund.

Working in partnership with the Obsidian ICAV fund and Arrow Asset Management in Dublin, Evys act as strategic retail property adviser.

The scheme, anchored by Dunnes, comprises 380,000 sq ft of retail and leisure accommodation with tenants including Next, River Island, TK Maxx, New Look, Clarks, Costa, Starbucks, O’Brien’s and a six screen Omni cinema.

Evys are currently advising on scheme repositioning, tenant mix and development potential, leveraging off the strength of its relationships with UK based retailers.

Working in partnership with the Obsidian ICAV and Arrow Asset Management Evys act as strategic retail property partner.

The scheme, adjacent to one of the most successful business campuses in Ireland, provides 175,000 sq ft of retail, leisure and office accommodation, with tenants including Dunnes, McDonalds, Costa, KFC, More for Less, Chopped and Dominos.

Evys are advising on the scheme repositioning, tenant mix and masterplanning, including the development potential of adjoining land.

Working in partnership with the Obsidian ICAV and Arrow Asset Management in Dublin, Evys act as strategic retail property advisor.

The scheme, anchored by B&Q comprises 155,000 sq ft of bulky goods retail floorspace. Other tenants include EZ living, Home Store and More.

Evys are advising on the overall asset management strategy for the scheme, as well as masterplanning and future development potential.

Working in partnership with the Obsidian ICAV Fund and Arrow Asset Management in Dublin, Evys act as strategic retail property adviser.

The scheme, anchored by Dunnes and Lidl, provides 240,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space. Other tenants include Holland and Barrett, Dealz, Iceland, Easons, LLoyds Pharmacy and Subway.

Evys are advising on the overall scheme repositioning and masterplanning.