Multi-disciplinary advice securing strategically located premises against the clock.
Property due diligence to protect from future repairing liabilities.
Enabled client to deliver against multi-million-pound contract.
Strategic Industrial Lease Deals - EMED Group
67,888
sq ft
of industrial leases secured across four premises in Sussex.
Challenge
Vail Williams was appointed by healthcare logistics provider EMED Group, following their multi-million-pound contract win with the NHS which would see them provide non-emergency transportation for patients across Sussex, effective from 1 April 2025.
EMED required several industrial premises to house their vehicles. We brought together a multi-disciplinary property team to find and secure the leasing of several logistics premises to meet their needs.
Strategic New Industrial Premises
How we helped
- Understood EMED’s contractual requirements and strategic property needs, as well as the time constraints of the project.
- Assembled a multi-disciplinary team made up of occupier advisory, building consultancy and agency experts to find appropriate premises and negotiate lease terms.
- Carried out snagging lists, pre-acquisition surveys and schedules of condition to protect our client’s interests and address potential risks.
- Following our advice, the landlord of Units 27 & 28 Lineside at Littlehampton carried out building work to limit our client’s future repairing liabilities.
The level of service we have experienced from Vail Williams really is unparalleled. As a fast-growing business, we often have to be fleet of foot and this can be challenging. Yet Geoff and the team have delivered for us every single time. Not only is their property knowledge and account management second to none, their ancillary advice has really added value, ensuring our needs are met despite exacting timescales.”
Darren Henderson, Head of Procurement and Contracts, EMED Group.
Result
- Successfully negotiated a quartet of deals spanning 67,888 sq ft across locations at Unit 2, Panattoni Park, Burgess Hill; Swallow Business Park, Hailsham; Units 6&7 Coronation Way, Chichester; and Units 27 & 28 Lineside, Littlehampton.
- Enabled EMED Group to house their healthcare fleet at strategic locations, ensuring they could reach patients in optimum time.
- Expert negotiation achieved a £2,000 budget saving and a significant rent-free period equivalent to 42% of the first year’s rent.
- Comprehensive due diligence ensured all properties aligned with client’s core values and contractual requirements, allowing flexibility whilst protecting against future repairing liabilities.
Get in touch
If you think you may need similar support to that described here, or you would simply want to have an informal chat with a member of our team to discuss your property needs, get in touch.
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