Vickery Holman is a leading commercial, development and investment property agency covering the South West, helping clients buy, sell and let commercial property from Land’s End to Bristol. Our ethos is that we do what it takes to make deals happen, whether that involves identifying opportunities to add value, ensuring lease terms are as robust as possible, managing complex agreements with multiple partners or driving the marketing campaign to ensure the best conclusion.

Agency Sales Purchases

Are you looking to sell or buy commercial property?

Agency Letting Leasing

Do you want to rent or let a property?

Agency Property Agents Independant

Are you looking to work with an established CPN member?

Commercial Property Agents

We have a team of experienced and proactive commercial property agents who work closely with their clients to ensure that we help owners optimise the returns on their investments and to help occupiers get the best value from a deal. Our property agents are based in Truro, Plymouth, Exeter and Bristol and have extensive local knowledge about market rents and values – essential for our commercial property consultancy work.

When you appoint us to sell or let your premises, we will use our market knowledge to find interested parties for your property. We oversee the process from start to finish, negotiating the best sale or lease terms and progressing the matter through to completion as quickly as possible.

Potential tenants and buyers also benefit from our regional and local knowledge and we can search the market on your behalf to identify opportunities for you. Our ability to negotiate the best lease terms or sale price is one of our core strengths and something we take pride in, as it regularly saves clients time and money.

We have a specialist Development team who work with clients to sell or buy land, and help clients to navigate the development process.

We also have a specialist Investment team making sure that clients have access to the best advice on strengthening their property portfolio and market conditions.

Get in touch to find out how we can help you achieve your commercial property ambitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a valuation on my property?

We have over 20 RICS Valuers based all over the South West with in depth local knowledge of market values. Putting a value on commercial property is more complicated than valuing residential property. To find out more about valuation, please click here. To get a valuation on your commercial property, please contact one of our offices and we’ll put you in touch with the best person to help you.

How long does it take to sell a property?

The commercial market depends on the area and the local supply and demand. Properties that are priced appropriately, in a good location and in good condition can sell quickly. Generally, it can take anything from a few weeks to a year depending on the local market. We will work with you to achieve the best result for you in terms of speed and price.

What should I consider when buying a commercial property?

There are a number of considerations when buying a commercial property. We could advise you get the property surveyed, and we have a Building Surveying team that can assist you. Do your research about the location, market values, transport links, other developments in the area and planning restrictions. Have the contract checked carefully and use a commercial property lawyer. Check the Rateable Value (RV) as business rates can be a considerable cost. We have a Business Rates team who are very good at checking and challenging RVs.

What’s the market like for commercial property?

What is a good return on a commercial property?

Typically investors see 5 – 10% return on commercial property, which is much higher than residential property yields. There are a variety of situations in the commercial property market which impacts the return, for example when investors are looking for secure long term income.  For more detailed information on market conditions and returns, please talk to one of our agents.

Valuation vs market appraisal?

Market appraisals give a seller an idea of what a property might fetch on the market whereas valuations are more formal. A valuation must be carried out by an RICS Registered Valuer following strict professional guidelines. Valuations generally look backwards at what has sold or let, whereas market appraisals look forward to what something might sell or let at. When undertaking a market appraisal we use our knowledge of what the market is looking for to provide our advice.

Do I need an EPC?

The majority of properties will require an EPC when being let or sold. There are some exceptions and further information can be found here.

From 1st April 2025 all let properties will require an EPC. In order to let a property the rating has to be an E or above. However from 1st April 2027 that will be a C and from 1st April 2030 it will need to be a B.

Recent Success

Industrial Letting

Address
Unit 2A St Erth Business Park, Hayle TR27 6LP

Size
total 4,272 sq ft

Asking Price
Rental achieved – confidential

Comments
Prominently positioned unit on a thriving business park. New 10 year lease to Brewers Decorator Centres

Recent Success

Wadebridge

Address
Unit 3, Eddystone Road, Wadebridge

Size
310 sq ft

Asking Rent
£9,000 p.a.

Comments
High quality refurbished unit with parking let on a 6 year lease at the asking rent, for use as a Barber Shop.  

Recent Success

Torpoint

Address
Fore Street, Torpoint PL11 2AG

Size
0.11 acres

Asking Price
£215,000

Comments
Closed public house next to the ferry terminal with ground floor trade areas and residential accommodation over. Enclosed beer garden and useful barns. Acting for National pub company client and sold to local purchaser who intends to rent the rooms and reopen the venue as soon as possible. 

Recent Success

Near Truro

Address
Land at Threemilestone

Size
3 acres

Price
Confidential

Comments
The site comprises approximately 3 acres of previously undeveloped residential land on the outskirts of Truro at Threemilestone, which was sold with planning consent for a mix of 17 open market and affordable homes to developers Gilbert & Goode.

Any questions? Call us

Our experienced team is ready to assist with unparalleled regional advice

TRURO

Tel: 01872 245600

PLYMOUTH

Tel: 01752 261811

EXETER

Tel: 01392 203010

BRISTOL

Tel: 0117 428 6555

The Team for Commercial Sales, Lettings & Acquisitions

Case studies for Commercial Sales, Lettings & Acquisitions

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Vickery Holman are pleased to announce a recent office letting at Envoy House which yet again sees the popular building fully occupied. Located on Longbridge Road at Marsh Mills in Plymouth, the prestigious building benefits from an excellent car parking provision and immediate access onto the A38. The building is home to Morgan Sindall, Jelf, […]

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