Tees Business Tees Business Issue 21 | Page 69

Expert – commercial property expert Chris Dent. PROPE RT Y HOT PROPERTY Strength in commercial property market evident as Tees region flourishes T he year has already seen significant potential in Teesside’s commercial property market as property consultants and chartered surveyors Sanderson Weatherall have been appointed to market several new properties and sites. Despite the various negative pressures affecting the economy at the start of 2020, the Teesside market has once again displayed its resilience with strong new developments and schemes entering the market across a broad range of sectors. New instructions include over 75,000 sq ft of industrial space across sites in Billingham, Ponteland, Gateshead and Eaglescliffe as well as the sale of a hotel in Hartlepool and a large site sale in Seaham. As well as bringing a number of properties to the local market, Sanderson Weatherall is also working with a number of businesses looking to relocate within the region. This includes the “Despite being relatively search for five to ten acres of industrial land and 5,000-10,000 small, the Teesside sq ft of space for a local charity. property market is an Commercial property expert incredibly dynamic one Chris Dent said: “The Boris Bounce was immediately evident with a lot of activity.” in the London property market with a predicted 20% rise in global investment in London commercial property, so it’s fantastic to see a knock-on effect in local regions as well. “When I first entered the Teesside market with Sanderson Weatherall I relished the opportunity of working in a relatively untapped market, so it’s great that only a year later we are already witnessing the market going from strength to strength. “Despite being relatively small, the Teesside property market is an incredibly dynamic one with a lot of activity, particularly in the industrial and office sectors. “As an office we’re working alongside occupiers, owners and investors throughout the region with the ability to combine local knowledge with our team’s experience and expertise.” Sanderson Weatherall’s Teesside office, located in Stockton, is one of the leading players in the local property market. Operating across the Tees Valley, as well as in parts of County Durham and North Yorkshire, the team has further strengthened its market position and is now a household name across the region. The voice of business in the Tees region | 69