Services
There are a number of areas where the firm specialises.
Shopping Centre Leasing
Richard Lucas Property Consultants is active in the shopping centre leasing market. The firm applies its considerable experience to the marketing, leasing and pro-active asset management of schemes. Current shopping centre instructions include the 164,000 sq ft Ladysmith Shopping Centre in Ashton-Under-Lyne and the 316,000 sq ft Port Arcades Shopping Centre in Ellesmere Port.
High Street Agency
The firm handles a wide range of high street disposals from properties within Manchester city centre to towns across the North West. With its detailed knowledge of the market place, making use of the latest marketing techniques, the firm is well placed to advise on a broad spectrum of property disposal situations.
Mixed Use
The firm has an in-depth understanding of mixed use projects and is involved in key developments such as St Paul's Square, Liverpool, the gateway to Liverpool's new commercial district and The Exchange, Chester, a mixed use development comprising retail, hotel and offices.
Leisure Property
The firm is actively involved within the leisure property market handling instructions from restaurants and bar opportunities, often forming part of mixed-use developments, through to edge-of-centre leisure schemes such as The Hive leisure development in Widnes. By working closely with operators, the firm is a able to develop a good understanding of their property requirements.
Development Consultancy
The firm provides market-facing advice and works with a number of key developers. Situations vary from small development sites to larger town centre schemes, such as the proposed 200,000 sq ft retail redevelopment of Burnley town centre.
Retailer and Leisure Occupier Acquisitions
With its intimate knowledge of the market, the firm also acts for retailers and leisure operators looking to expand and can provide a highly focused and personalised service for the identification and negotiation of sites.