Warehouse purchased by developer

A SOUTH Wales warehouse has been bought by the commercial property developer behind Cardiff City Stadium and Capital retail park.

The warehouse unit with offices on Avondale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, was sold by property consultancy Knight Frank.

Acting on behalf of IG Doors Ltd, Knight Frank sold the freehold of the 51,695 sq ft Unit 4 warehouse to PMG, which plans to spend a further £500,000 refurbishing the unit.

Neil Francis, head of logistics and industrial at Knight Frank in Cardiff, said: “The warehouse sits on a site of just over two acres to the north of Cwmbran Town Centre and its sale reflects the current popularity of the song proactive developers who can recognise the opportunities that exist.”

PMG has transacted on more than £500m worth of commercial property across 60 different projects including student accommodation, industrial, retail and land assembly.

PMG development director Rick Guy said: “The purchase of Unit 4 on Avondale Rd in Cwmbran through Knight Frank is what we see as the first of a new drive into buoyant or undervalued sectors. We liked the unit as it provided a well-proportioned 51,000 sq ft warehouse that was easily accessible from the M4, with good eaves height and offering different possibilities where we can add value.

“We plan to invest in fully refurbishing the unit over the next six months then market the property for rent.

“Refurbishment works will primarily be focused on specific energy saving initiatives, new epoxy resin floors, refurbished offices, a new yard area and a potential partial re-clad of the entrance to the building.