Acquisition of automotive site in Worcester
- Hills Ford
- 16a Blackpole Trading Estate East, Worcester
Background
Based in the West Midlands, Hills Ford is a successful, family run Ford Franchisee operating across the West Midlands and proudly serving Worcestershire since 2009. They sell new and used cars, commercial vehicles and motorhomes and provide comprehensive aftersales services at all sites, delivered by factory-trained technicians in modern, well-equipped workshops. They currently have two showrooms, situated in Kidderminster and Malvern.
The instruction
Having been awarded the addition of the Worcester territory by Ford and driven by continued growth and demand in the local Worcester area, Hills Ford were in need of a suitable Worcestershire site. Hills Ford were already an existing client of GJS Dillon, having worked with them on a number of local projects over several years, and as they are based in Worcestershire they were the natural choice to undertake the search for a new site.
The solution
After a long period of searching, due to limited suitable freehold options, GJS Dillon were delighted to acquire 16a Blackpole Trading Estate East in Worcester for Hills Ford.
This 1.62 acre (0.66ha) site, houses offices and warehousing totalling 25,377 sq. ft (2,357.57 sq m). The site will be fully transformed into a state-of-the-art Ford passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle sales and service centre, featuring an expansive showroom floor, dedicated customer facilities, and workshops equipped with the latest diagnostic technology.
Richard Hill, Joint Managing Director, Hills Ford comments “We are pleased to acknowledge the outstanding support provided by Adam Jones of GJS Dillon in securing our new premises in Worcester. Adam’s expert knowledge of the local commercial property market, combined with his strategic insight and professional approach, made him the ideal partner for this important acquisition. His dedication and guidance throughout the process ensured a smooth and successful outcome. Adam was highly effective in finding the perfect property, expertly navigating a challenging market to get us the result we needed to move forward with confidence.”
Adam Jones, Agency and Acquisition Consultant, GJS Dillon adds “The search for a suitable commercial property for Hills Ford was quite a challenge, due to the lack of freehold options in Worcester, that provided the right specification for their requirements. However, we are extremely pleased to secure Blackpole Trading Estate as this is the perfect position for this growing Ford dealer.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Richard Hill and Tim Hill at Hills Ford, and Lauren Allcoat-Hatton and Dan Ballard at Fisher German, for being so positive and proactive throughout the process.”
This move represents a long-term commitment to Worcestershire and the local community. This investment will not only support motorists in Worcester, but will also directly benefit the area by generating 10 to 15 new local job opportunities. By expanding their team across sales, aftersales, and office work, Hills Ford is actively supporting the local Worcestershire economy.
For more information on acquiring commercial property in Worcestershire, please visit Sales, Lettings & Acquisitions – GJS Dillon or contact the team on 01905 676169 to discuss your requirements.