Best place to find a small unit - west yorkshire

[identity_crisis]

Hey guys.

Ive been looking for a small unit ideally with reception/office attached but after a month of searching have had no joy. Im after around 1000 sq/ft in size.

I went to look at one at bizspace in wakefield but it was a unit inside a big warehouse so not ideal. I cant seem to find any online and after driving round my local area got 5 phone number from advertising boards claiming they had small units to let.

Out of the 5 2 had already gone one I went to see today and was very run down and wouldnt look very proffesional for customers. I cant get hold of one after several phone calls and messages left and the last keep saying they may have one but not sure and they will ring me back (they never do and its been nearly 2 weeks since I first rang)

Ive tried rightmove which seems rubbish for commercial stuff with only 5 units within a 5 mile radius of me with non suitable. Ive tried the council who have nothing suitable at the moment. Any other websites for commercial lettings I need to know about or any tips on how to find a unit.

Ive completely out grown my garage now and desperate for some space so I can move things forward.

Kind regards

Alex.

[951TSE]

Do you have any self storage places near you? As there was a programme on the Open University recently about businesses using larger storage units as business premises. Might be worth an ask?

[Wacky Racer]

Nothing to add except good luck...

It's professional btw...

[POORCARDEALER]

Alex, there is loads around Batley.

[identity_crisis]

Im going to have another drive out saturday evening and see what I can find but looks like I will need to go further a field.

[G1ABB]

I have several offices available with private parking close to Leeds City Centre in various sizes from 700 sq. ft to 3,300 sq. ft.

If this area is suitable then let me know.

Part of the site is already let out to an architectural practice and the remainder is just about to open as a state of the art childcare nursery.

Regards

[fridaypassion]

What line of business are you in? I have a small unit at present and would like somewhere bigger but dont want to increase my costs too much. Splitting the costs of a bigger unit could work well? I have a 4 poster and just basically use the current place to store cars that are for sale (Lotus mainly) I could really do with somewhere a bit smarter but there is a chronic lack of property in this area as you are finding.

I'm currently in Castleford but could go towards Wakefield/Leeds

[Evoluzione]

POORCARDEALER said:

Alex, there is loads around Batley.

identity_crisis said:

one I went to see today and was very run down and wouldn't look very professional for customers.

Units are like houses, with the recession lifting it's hard to find one for the right money now, if at all. For the first time in 5 yrs every single unit where I'm based is firmly rented out, last year you could have taken your pick.
I'll keep my eye out for you.

[Evoluzione]

Try looking around Morley (or posting in the Yorks section), there are some on the end of Asquith Ave right where it meets Gelderd Rd that might suit, but I can't find anything on the 'net, just this:

http://www.ackroyddent.co.uk/commercial-property-s...

Which may be a lead to something.

[POORCARDEALER]

Evoluzione said:

POORCARDEALER said:

Alex, there is loads around Batley.

identity_crisis said:

one I went to see today and was very run down and wouldn't look very professional for customers.

Units are like houses, with the recession lifting it's hard to find one for the right money now, if at all. For the first time in 5 yrs every single unit where I'm based is firmly rented out, last year you could have taken your pick.
I'll keep my eye out for you.

[bazza white]

Try your local council, wouldn't get your hopes up though as they go pretty quick.

[fridaypassion]

Council ones dont allow motor trade if thats what the OP is into

[surveyor]

Egpropertylink.com but keep speaking to agents...

[identity_crisis]

G1ABB said:

I have several offices available with private parking close to Leeds City Centre in various sizes from 700 sq. ft to 3,300 sq. ft.

If this area is suitable then let me know.

Part of the site is already let out to an architectural practice and the remainder is just about to open as a state of the art childcare nursery.

Regards

Im looking for a small unit ideally with an office/reception built in. Theres loads of office space around me for peanuts but no good for my business.

[identity_crisis]

fridaypassion said:

What line of business are you in? I have a small unit at present and would like somewhere bigger but dont want to increase my costs too much. Splitting the costs of a bigger unit could work well? I have a 4 poster and just basically use the current place to store cars that are for sale (Lotus mainly) I could really do with somewhere a bit smarter but there is a chronic lack of property in this area as you are finding.

I'm currently in Castleford but could go towards Wakefield/Leeds

I buy and sell alloy wheels so not sure if thats classed as the motor trade but also have a small printing company which does well over christmas. I want to move them all to the same unit so I can seperate home and work. The main problem im finding is I need storage for the wheels with a seperate room for the printing so a self storage unit is no good. Im also going to setting up a new company over the next 6 month which will involve some expensive equipment that will take up some room.

I thought about getting somewhere that would do for now then move up in 6 months but everyone wants a minimum of 12 months lease. If I have to stay somewhere for 12 months then it has to be 1000 sq/ft or above. seems to be a popular size so are hard to find.

While I appreciate your offer signing into a 1/3 year lease that I cant afford on my own with someone I have never met isnt a very wise move in my opinion and would prefer to find something I can afford on my own.

Im based just outside wakefield about 5 mins from M1 junction 38/39. Ive found a few in the Barnsley area so about 20 mins from me. Ill be making some phone calls tomorrow so see if I can find something. If I get something with space to spare then you would be more than welcome to store stuff there while ever I dont need to use the space.

Kind regards

Alex.

Edited by identity_crisis on Sunday 15th June 18:00

[identity_crisis]

surveyor said:

Egpropertylink.com but keep speaking to agents...

Ive already looked on there and every thing seems to be big industrial warehouse type units.

Another thing worth adding my old next door neighbour got a unit under the council and built a spray booth. He said it was a nightmare as they insisted on having health and safety come in and inspect it before he could do any work which took weeks.

[fridaypassion]

The estate I'm on might be ideal for you. Its not the shiniest looking place but cheap enough drop me an email to [e-mail] I'll let you know the details. Best bit of it is its month in month out no long leases (partly because the owners are keeping their options open for redevelopment I think) they have two free at the moment that would be big enough to slpit into two parts. About £500 PCM plus VAT

[steebo888]

have a look here if not already done so, there are 78 results for west yorkshire, leasehold and up to 2500 sq ft

http://www.hanson-cs.co.uk/

[BajaBill]

These are available on my estate. Office space, secure compound and 2 minutes from the motorway. Would be nice to have another car nut in the vicinity!

http://www.awsltd.co.uk/properties/industrial/262/...