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We are a team of surveyors specialising in investment, asset management, development and rent review covering England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

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  • 21/01/2025

    Garden centre growth continues! 

    Following the successful disposals of Dobbies Garden Centres in Pennine, Huddersfield, and Hare Hatch, we’re pleased to have secured a new letting at Reading Garden Centre to British Garden Centres on behalf of LondonMetric Property PLC.

    Harvey Spack Field remains at the heart of the evolving garden centre sector, supporting strategic transactions for our clients.

  • 15/01/2025

    Another Disposal for Dobbies Restructure on behalf of KNIM

    We’re excited to announce the disposal of Dobbies Garden Centres Garden Centre Hare Hatch on behalf of Knight Frank Investment Management (KFIM) to Squire’s Garden Centres Garden Centres.

    Hare Hatch Garden Centre, with its long-standing presence in the community, offers great potential for growth under the Squires banner.

    At Harvey Spack Field, we’re proud to have supported this strategic move, strengthening Squires’ portfolio and ensuring a bright future for this destination.

    Congratulations to Squires on this fantastic addition, and we look forward to seeing Hare Hatch flourish under their stewardship!

    Read more about the purchase in HortWeek here: https://lnkd.in/eCg3Ui7U

  • 15/01/2025

    Welcome Drew Moore

    Exciting news at HSF! Drew Moore has joined as a Partner to enhance our investment function, collaborating with our experienced asset management and leasing teams. Welcome Drew!

    Please get in touch if you’d like to talk.

    Email: moore@harveyspackfield.co.uk
    Mobile: 07901 112007

  • 14/01/2025

    Disposal of Dobbies on Behalf of London Metric Property to Yorkshire Garden Centres Group

    We’re delighted to announce the disposal of Dobbies Garden Centres Garden Centre Pennine in Huddersfield on behalf of LondonMetric Property PLC (LMP) to Yorkshire Garden Centres Group.

    This acquisition marks another milestone for YGC, whose passion for creating vibrant, family-friendly destinations is transforming the garden centre landscape in West Yorkshire and beyond. The Huddersfield site, rich in history and local ties, is set to be revitalised, with exciting plans for refurbishment and reopening in early spring.

    Mark Farnsworth, Managing Director of YGC, expressed his excitement:
    “We are delighted to add Pennine Garden Centre to the group. The site is well known to many of our team who used to work there when it was owned by the Armitage family. We look forward to welcoming customers back to this cherished location.”

    Congratulations to Yorkshire Garden Centres Group on this acquisition and to the dedicated team working to bring the vision to life. Here’s to the next chapter for the Huddersfield site!

  • 24/10/2024

    HSF retained by SSE plc and Total Energies

    Harvey Spack Field are retained by the SSE plc and TotalEnergies to find sites for their new joint venture electric charging hubs known as Source inside the M25. Source are seeking high profile sites, with roadside visibility on major roads with a minimum of 20,000 passing vehicles each day, ideally with amenities nearby.

    Contact Seb Marley, Tom Rose or Tom Wyatt if you have sites that suit this availability.

  • 17/10/2024

    New service launch: Garden centre sector

    Harvey Spack Field is now applying our expertise to the garden centre sector, helping adding value to both landlord and occupier client portfolios across the UK.

    This includes advising the landlord on 8 Dobbies Garden Centres following the recent announcement of their imminent restructure. For Further information on these sites and also how we might be able to help with your own unique situation, please contact Thomas Hollingsworth or Jonathan Salt.

    We are looking forward to helping these green spaces flourish!!

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