Targetfollow acquired Peterborough Garden Park (rebranded PE1) in December 2016 for £12.9m. Through strategic asset management, marketing and events, Targetfollow fully let the property increasing net income by 40%, doubled footfall, secured a long-leasehold sale of 2.15 acres of land to Aldi for a 18,500 sf supermarket and agreed terms for a further long-leasehold sale of 1.75 acres to a self-store logistics company. Targetfollow sold the retail park in November 2022 with the final land transaction due to complete in January 2023 providing combined sales values of £19m, a 47% increase in value over the 5 years of ownership in addition to rental income representing a 10% yield per annum’ over the 5 years of ownership.

Centre Point, London

We acquired Centre Point in 2005 and during our ownership the building became fully let for the first time since its construction in 1964. This enhanced the value to more than double the purchase price.

The asset was sold in 2011.

40 Bernard Street, London

We purchased the building in 1996 and through strategic asset management increased occupancy to almost 100% and value to multiple times the initial purchase price.

The asset was sold in 2011.

Grand Central, Stockport

Purchased in 2003, Grand Central was a first generation leisure development located in Stockport Town Centre adjacent to the town’s main railway station. Targetfollow’s plans for Grand Central represented an integral and important first phase of this wider town centre regeneration..

The asset was sold in 2011.

Tolworth Tower, Surbiton

Purchased in 2006 Tolworth Towers was designed by R. Seifert & Partners, the firm behind iconic buildings such as Centre Point and Tower 42. Tolworth Tower was completed in 1964 and is easily the most recognisable landmark in the Royal Borough of Kingston. The tower is 80.8 metres high with 22 floors.

The asset was sold in 2015.

Koeln Porfolio

Purchased in 2007, the portfolio consists of five commercial properties, located in the North Rhine Westphalia and Lower Saxony. Opportunity to increase value through asset management initiatives.

These assets were sold in 2014.

Haupstrasse 97, Koeln Porfolio

Purchased in 2007, the portfolio consists of five commercial properties, located in the North Rhine Westphalia and Lower Saxony. Opportunity to increase value through asset management initiatives.

These assets were sold in 2014.

Crete & Candia Towers, Liverpool

Purchased in 2003. The pair of 1960’s residential tower blocks, offer unrivalled views across the City, the River Mersey and both Football grounds. Targetfollow successfully achieved planning from Liverpool City Council to transform the towers changing the external appearance of the towers, renewing all M&E services and diversifying the mix of residential units available, offering 16 one bedroom duplex flats, 103 two bedroom apartments and 22 three bedroom apartments, instead of the current 124 three bedroom flats.

This asset was sold in 2011.

Wigham House, Barking

Purchased in 2000, Wigham House is a 1970s detached self-contained purpose built office providing ground floor reception facilities and 9 floors above providing open plan offices.

The asset was sold in 2012.

Haldin & Jacquard House, Norwich

Haldin and Jacquard House is an historic, multi-occupancy office building arranged in two parts and over a number of floors. The property is located within Norwich city centre on Queen Street, which is in the heart of the financial and professional district.

The asset was sold in 2008.

Hall Road Retail, Norwich

Purchased in 2005. Targetfollow owned the freehold interest of the existing Hall Road Retail Park and the neighbouring former Bally shoe factory site to the south of Norwich City Centre, comprising a total site of 21 acres. The Targetfollow team worked with Benoy Architects in liaison with the planners at Norwich City Council to redesign the development as a whole, to create a new, improved hybrid park.

The asset was sold in 2011.

St Georges Street, Norwich

Purchased in 2005. St Andrews House comprises of a five story 1970’s office building of 23,757 sq ft with 46 on site car parking spaces. The building was completely refurbished in 1997.
Numbers 12, 14 and 16 St Georges Street were constructed in 1998 and comprise three self-contained retail/office units on ground and first floor.

The asset was sold in 2014.

54-58 Prince Wales Road, Norwich

Purchased in 2000. No’s 54 and 56 comprise two interconnected terraced buildings of four and five story’s plus a lower ground area, with a common entrance from Prince of Wales Road and a rear access from a small parking area. The main part of the property was built around 1868-70. The property was refurbished to a high specification.

These assets were sold in 2011.

Earls Court & Olympia, London

In 2006 Targetfollow put together various proposals and worked with esteemed architect, Sir Terry Farrell, on the Earl’s Court and Olympia portfolio. Many of these plans can be seen realised today.

Empress Industrial Estate, Wigan

Purchased in 1995, The Empress Industrial Estate is made up of 35 units, converted from a former cotton mill, built in circa 1910 and covering approximately 2.5 acres.

Sold 2014.

Whitworth Street, Manchester

Long-term potential, the development site is located in a transitional space adjacent to the conservation area of Whitworth Street but also forming part of the regeneration of the Piccadilly area at the time.

Sold 2011.

Westfield Road, Dunstable

Purchased in 2011, Targetfollow converted an old pub, the Eight Bells, on Westfield Road to a Co-operative Store. An extensive refurbishment programme was undertaken.

Sold in 2013