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Prime Residential Development Opportunity Launches in Sought-After Allestree Location

Prime Residential Development Opportunity Returns in Sought-After Allestree Location

A rare opportunity has returned to the market, offering developers and self-builders the chance to secure a prime residential development site within one of Derby’s most desirable residential areas. Brooke Farm, Somme Road, Allestree, presents a level rectangular plot extending to approximately 0.77 acres (0.31 hectares), offering significant potential for residential development within a highly

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A Workspace Like No Other: Opportunities at Historic Cromford Mills

A Workspace Like No Other: Opportunities at Historic Cromford Mills

Businesses seeking something truly distinctive now have the opportunity to establish themselves within one of the most historically significant industrial locations in the world, Cromford Mills. Positioned within the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, Cromford Mills represents the birthplace of the modern factory system. Originally built in 1771 by pioneering industrialist

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Derby Property Leaders Achieve Prestigious FRICS Status

Derby Property Leaders Achieve Prestigious FRICS Status

Derby-based property businesses BB&J Commercial and Boxall Brown and Jones are celebrating after two of their equity partners achieved one of the profession’s highest honours, with Mark Richardson and Chris Birds being appointed as Fellows of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS). This represents the highest level of RICS membership and is awarded to

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Retail Ready on Duffield Road: Prime Allestree Opportunity Hits the Market

Retail Ready on Duffield Road: Prime Allestree Opportunity Hits the Market

A well-positioned retail opportunity has come to market in one of Derby’s most desirable suburban locations, offering businesses the chance to secure high-quality premises within a thriving local retail environment. BB&J Commercial is pleased to bring to market Ground Floor, 345 Duffield Road, Allestree, a well-presented retail/showroom premises offering approximately 1,145 sq ft (106 sq

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From Formula One Heritage to New Beginnings: Zul Building Let on Sir Francis Ley Industrial Estate

Racing Into a New Chapter!

BB&J Commercial is pleased to announce the successful letting of the Zul Building, Shaftesbury Street South, Derby, a well-located industrial unit located within the popular Sir Francis Ley Industrial Estate. Extending to approximately 4,470 sq ft (415 sq m), the property attracted strong interest due to its high-quality construction, flexible internal layout and excellent connectivity

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Strategic Milford Land Sale Highlights Continued Rural Demand

Strategic Milford Land Sale Highlights Continued Rural Demand

BB&J Commercial has successfully completed the sale of a plot of land located in the sought-after village of Milford, marking another successful transaction within the scenic Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The site, extending to approximately 2.19 acres, occupies a desirable semi-rural position on the edge of the village, offering a balance of countryside

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The Best of Both Worlds – Hybrid Business Space Comes to Market

The Best of Both Worlds – Hybrid Business Space Comes to Market

A high-quality hybrid industrial and office unit has been brought to market at 5 Enterprise Way, Jubilee Business Park, Derby, offering flexible workspace in a highly accessible city edge location. The property provides approximately 2,209 sq ft of accommodation across ground and first floor levels, making it well suited to a range of occupiers seeking

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Prime Pitch Retail Opportunity Hits Ilkeston Town Centre!

Prime Pitch Retail Opportunity Hits Ilkeston Town Centre!

BB&J Commercial is pleased to bring to market 32 Bath Street, Ilkeston, a prominent two-storey retail premises situated in the heart of the town’s busy pedestrianised high street. Occupying a highly visible corner position directly opposite the Albion Centre, the property benefits from strong footfall and excellent frontage within one of Ilkeston’s primary retail pitches.

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Knot Hanging Around – BB&J Commercial Successfully Negotiate Former Scouts HQ Sale

Knot Hanging Around – BB&J Commercial Successfully Negotiate Former Scouts HQ Sale

BB&J Commercial has successfully completed the sale of 120 Osmaston Road, Derby, a prominent three-storey Victorian property positioned directly opposite the landmark Nightingale Quarter development. The property, formerly used as the Derby Scout and Guide Centre, occupies a highly visible position along Osmaston Road, one of Derby’s principal routes linking the city centre with surrounding

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BB&J Commercial Named Most Active Office Acquisition Agent

BB&J Commercial Named Most Active Office Acquisition Agent

BB&J Commercial is delighted to have been recognised by CoStar Group as the Office Award Winner – Most Active Acquisition Agent (S/F). CoStar is widely regarded as the leading provider of commercial real estate data, analytics and market intelligence. Its annual awards are based on independently verified transactional data, identifying the most active agents across

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