Adroit Real Estate Advisors and JLL have let three refurbished warehouse units at Walter Lawrence Trading Estate in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, totalling 25,457 sqft. All three units were previously occupied by a single tenant that went into administration. Acting jointly on behalf of Multi Let Property Unit Trust, the two agencies have let Unit 1 (10,497 sqft) to Howdens, Unit 2 (8,811 sqft) to Florsense and Unit 3 (6,149 sqft) to Belfor.

Following the administration, the landlord committed to a programme of refurbishment works across the units. The works included new roofs, new loading doors, over-cladding to the front elevations and motion-activated LED lighting.

Florsense and Belfor both relocated from elsewhere in Luton and are now in occupation, with Belfor moving from older premises on Bilton Way. Howdens is opening a new branch, adding to its two existing branches locally and satisfying a long-standing requirement. Katie Milburn of Colliers acted for Howdens.

Dan Jackson, Director, noted: “Once again, we’ve seen the difference it makes when units are refurbished and ready to let. Unit 3 had already been comprehensively refurbished in 2019, so it needed less work, and we were able to turn it around quickly once JLL secured interest from Belfor. With Unit 3 let, the landlord moved on to the more extensive works needed on Units 1 and 2, which only finished in April. We let Unit 2 to Florsense in June and Unit 1 to Howdens in October. It’s great to see the units let so soon after the works finished, and Howdens brings a trade counter presence to the estate.”

James Saxby, Director at JLL, added: “With all three units now let, we’re turning our attention to Unit 8, where the refurbishment works have just finished. It’s another good-quality unit in an established location, and we’re expecting strong interest.”

Walter Lawrence Trading Estate sits on the northern edge of Dunstable, just off Brewers Hill Road and close to the A505 High Street North. The A5-M1 Link is around 1.5 miles away and Junction 11A of the M1 around 4.5 miles. Other occupiers on the estate include Hardings Accident Repair and Stabilo.

Unit 8 (8,932 sqft), recently vacated by Curvature Group, is available immediately, with Adroit and JLL instructed as joint agents.