Matthew Hannah maintains he is the Winston Wolf of Innes England as, just like the Direct Line adverts, he knows how to fix problems focused on the property world. When he’s not managing the business, he’s maximising the value of clients’ surplus land and buildings or helping them to acquire new premises to support their business.
In a previous life, Matthew was a roadie for the band Feeder, working with them as they grew from small gigs to the NEC Birmingham Arena. These days, he enjoys spending time with grown up family and on the tennis court. Along with two friends, he climbed the four highest peaks in the UK and Ireland in 48 hours to raise more than £15,000 for Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby.
Explore our case studies to see how Innes England’s expertise has successfully guided clients across various sectors in the property market.
The Challenge: Over 25 years, Innes England has acted on behalf of multiple owners – Evans of Leeds, F & C REIT, Harworth and Hortons Estates handling the adjacent industrial estates at Derby Distribution Centre, Sinfin Central and more recently Sinfin Commercial Park. Derby Distribution Centre, the largest second-hand warehouse in Derby, presented a unique challenge to market and let with accommodation ranging from 80,000 sq ft to 400,000 sq ft of flexible second-hand space. Sinfin Commercial Park comprises a 30 acre site consisting of some 21 units from 3,000 sq ft up to 207,000 sq ft.
The Challenge: Following the liquidation of the previous tenant, Units C and D at Melton Mowbray Commercial Park, totalling 13,371 sq ft, were left vacant. The challenge was to quickly secure a new tenant for the space, minimising the void period and ensuring the property’s modernised facilities were effectively showcased to attract interest in a competitive market.