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ADDRESS Culina Distribution Complex, Wolverhampton


Location Spring Lane, Wolverhampton Investment Date October 2005
Transaction Type Sale & leaseback Project Cost £12.25m
Asset Type Warehouse Disposal Date Unrealised
Funding Senior Debt Sale Proceeds Unrealised

Transaction Summary / Opportunity


Description: A Freehold warehouse estate occupied by Baylis Logistics which was the subject of a sale and leaseback deal to Baylis.

Opportunity: Establish working relationship with Baylis for joint ventures to accommodate new warehousing space for Baylis.

Acquisition Method: Private Treaty


Value Added


  • A team of consultants were appointed to agree a specification for a new warehouse within the estate.
  • Obtained planning permission for a new 50,000 high bay warehouse.
  • Constructed new warehouse within budget and within timetable of 6 months.
  • Negotiated assignment of lease on entire estate to stronger covenant (Culina Logistics).
  • Rental income increased by 23.29% since acquisition
  • Rent review in 2010 should increase income by additional 17% due to low base rent on purchase.