A major £750,000 refurbishment programme at a 90,000 sq ft industrial unit at Leeds Bradford Airport Industrial Estate (LBAIE) has been successfully completed, and we are delighted to have been appointed alongside Knight Frank to bring the upgraded space to market.
The comprehensive works have transformed the high-bay unit into an efficient and highly versatile facility, ready to attract a new occupier. Improvements include a full upgrade of the office accommodation with contemporary LED lighting, modernising the elevations and resurfacing of the yard to improve traffic flow and reduce maintenance costs.
Leeds Bradford Airport Industrial Estate is one of the region’s most established industrial and distribution estates, extending to approximately 1.25 million sq ft across a 60-acre site. The estate comprises 16 units ranging from approximately 20,000 sq ft to 150,000 sq ft and benefits from direct access to the A658 Harrogate Road. Existing occupiers include APCOA, VPK Packaging, Jet2, VLT Logistics and Rarter Bond. Sigma Retail Solutions Ltd are the most recent addition to the estate and have acquired 35,000 sq ft of warehouse accommodation.
Hazel Cooper said: “We are delighted to have been appointed by Leopard Capital UK alongside Knight Frank to secure a high-quality tenant for this versatile and flexible industrial unit.
“The completed refurbishment has transformed the space, creating a very affordable, high-bay facility that would be ideal for logistics, manufacturing or warehousing occupiers seeking well-located accommodation with the added benefit of flexible lease options.”
Iain McPhail at Knight Frank, added: “This is a strategically positioned site adjacent to Leeds Bradford International Airport, offering excellent connectivity across the region and beyond.
“The estate also benefits from a rich industrial heritage, having played an important role in supporting Britain’s aviation and military capabilities during the Second World War. That legacy, combined with ongoing investment and its prime location, makes this a highly attractive opportunity for occupiers.”
The estate was recently acquired by Leopard Capital UK, marking the London-based investment management and advisory firm’s entry into the Yorkshire market. Leopard Capital specialises in sourcing and acquiring industrial assets across the UK and Europe.
