PROPERTY

7 QUEEN SQUARE, BS1

• Prime office space • Whole office building 2,898 sq ft • Or suites of 913 sq ft, 1,067 sq ft, 1,618 sq ft • Terms on application

WHITELADIES RD – OFFICES

• 1st floor suite of offices • 1,000 sq ft + 2 car spaces • Contemporary refurb New lease – rent on application

83 ALMA ROAD CLIFTON

• Two small office suites • Suite 1 – 240 sq ft Suite 2 – 157 sq ft • 1 Car space • New flexible tenancy

30 QUEEN SQUARE BS1

• Top spec boutique office suite • 1,651 sq ft • Open plan & full fit out • Self contained own ground floor access • New lease – rent on application

RHUBARB TAVERN, BARTON HILL, BS5

• 1,296 sq ft + cellar • A4 Drinking Establishment use • Suit other commercial uses • New flexible lease WATERFRONT OFFICE SUITES

• Penthouse 1,800 sq ft • First Floor 2,375 sq ft • 7 car spaces total • Stunning views

CHANDOS ROAD, CAFÉ

• Established and busy • Fully fitted to walk in and trade • 766 sq ft • New lease • No premium

HIGH STREET SHIREHAMPTON

• Fantastic large retail / showroom unit • Established high street pitch • 4,105 sq ft + customer parking

HAMPTON LANE GARAGE

• Garage / car repair workshop • Suit other industrial & commercial use • 2,956 sq ft • To let – flexible terms

ST GABRIELS COURT, BS5

• Brand new units for sale • Units from 710 sq ft up to 5,800 sq ft + parking • Use Class E – suits many commercial uses • For sale – Prices on application

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49 HENLEAZE ROAD

• Shop to let • Busy retail pitch • 926 sq ft (large unit) • Suit shop and other uses

WHITELADIES ROAD CLIFTON

• Large retail unit • 1,200 sq ft + 397 sq ft ancillary • Busy frontage & pitch • New lease – only £20,000 pax

COMMERCIAL PREMISES + 3 BED FLAT BLAGDON, NORTH SOMERSET

Comprising former coach depot, garage, office, storage + yard, in all c 11,455 sq ft. Suit other commercial uses – to let (might sell).

CRUSADER HOUSE BS1

• Two ground floor office units • New refurbishment • Unit 1 – 1,293 sq ft Unit 2 – 440 sq ft • New lease – rent on application

CITY CENTRE OFFICES

• New contemporary refurbishment of a fine office HQ • 4,200 sq ft – 8 car spaces • New lease – rent on application 25/27 CLARE STREET BS1

• Landmark office building • 2,651 sq ft • Prime city location New lease – rent on application

4 QUEEN SQUARE, BS1

• 1,805 sq ft + 1 car • Self contained building • Under refurbishment • Lease & rent on application

278 GLOUCESTER ROAD BISHOPSTON

• Corner retail unit + rear interlinking warehouse • Shop 894 sq ft leading to warehouse 2,028 sq ft • New lease – only £23,500 pax

CLIFTON – TO LET

• Showroom / office unit • 982 sq ft • Great space New lease

SHOPS * BARS * CAFES

We are marketing a wide selection throughout BS1, BS6, BS7, BS8 & BS9 PLEASE CALL HOLLY BOULTON

• Sales / Lettings • Rent reviews • Acquisitions • Property Management • Valuations • Investment Sales / Purchase • Landlord & tenant • Development & Planning • Auction Sales • Dilapidations Advice

Meet the property expert

The Bristol Magazine catches up with Bristol property experts Fox & Fox and puts a few questions to business owners Tom Derrett and Eva Callaghan about the current market in Bristol and how the events of the last 12 months will shape the city’s rental market

TBM: How long has Fox & Fox been operating in Bristol?

Fox & Fox has been operating since 2019 in Bristol. Before, the owners ran a property management company based in Wales that they built up from one to a 1000 properties over eight years. They sold their shares in order to have a business which is entirely their own. Both owners feel very passionate about the property industry. They love the challenges, the rewards of providing a good service for both investors and tenants, and that no two days are the same.

Tell us about the people behind the business?

Fox & Fox is a family-run business owned by Eva Callaghan and Tom Derrett. Eva is a qualified accountant and experienced businesswoman with a proven track record in the property industry. She is also a personal coach, which comes in handy when guiding landlords and tenants through the maze of lettings regulations. She is a mum to two girls and she has a thing about sparkling wine, Teslas and Quentin Tarantino movies.

Tom is a qualified barrister and brings a depth of legal knowledge to Fox & Fox Property. Tom started out deciding deposit disputes for the Deposit Protection Service in Bristol, before going on to become a property business entrepreneur, building a property management company and starting one of the UK’s premier property insurance brokers. He is a father to two girls, a music lover and has won a gold medal playing underwater hockey for England.

“Of course, the company could not run without the amazing staff that we have worked with for years,”comments Tom.

What are the main services you offer and what makes you stand out?

Fox & Fox is much more than a letting agency. We actively work with our landlords to ensure they make the most out of their property. That includes: • getting them the best deals on finance products so they don’t leave too much capital tied up in their portfolio • finding them new properties to buy that suit their requirements, whether they are looking for income or capital growth • reviewing their portfolio and their options at least annually • and working with Fox & Fox Accounting Ltd, to prepare their landlord tax returns.

Do you work just with established landlords?

We work with many experienced landlords but also with new investors who particularly benefit from our expert advice, many of whom we have helped to build a portfolio. Eva Callaghan and Tom Derrett

What would you say are the main services that landlords and tenants are looking for in an agent?

Landlords are looking for help to buy the right property to achieve their goals, whether that be income or capital growth. They are looking for an agent they can trust to provide a comprehensive advice-rich service and excellent communication where they can sleep at night confident that their investment is in good hands and their tenants are safe. Landlords also want to know that their agent is doing everything they can to ensure that their property is let to a responsible tenant.

As a family-run business, we care about each individual landlord’s needs. As qualified and regulated professionals we can be trusted with our clients’ investments. We make all our landlords a cast-iron guarantee that will never put a tenant in their property that we wouldn’t put in our own.

Tenants need to feel safe, be communicated with efficiently and know that their maintenance queries will be dealt with in a timely manner.

Are there any innovations or new ways of working coming into the industry?

It’s fascinating to see the advances in technology taking hold in the industry over the last decade. From spreadsheets and paper application forms ten years ago, now we have open banking, artificial intelligence software and online viewings, just to mention a few innovations. The regulation across the lettings sector is becoming tighter than ever before. There are so many checks on applicants, safety regulations, property licensing requirements and paperwork to file to be fully compliant with the law. It’s getting harder and harder for individual investors and small agents to operate legally. With full regulation of the industry just around the corner, we have made the decision to invest in the best software that will guarantee our landlords are not at risk of falling foul of the law.

Is this a good time to invest in rental property post Covid and with new and current government regulations – how do you see the market performing in the short to medium term?

This is a great time to invest thanks to the stamp duty holiday and increased rental demand, however, there are a great many more obstacles to profitable investment than there were ten years ago. It’s important for investors to get good advice on which sectors of the market are performing and how they are likely to perform in the future. Property remains an excellent investment but there are pitfalls for the unwary. Luckily, Bristol remains an exceptionally buoyant market and there are some fabulous opportunities for those in the know.

How has COVID-19 affected your business?

Covid affected so many industries and it is heart-breaking to see how many businesses are struggling.

We maintained the value of our clients’ assets by increasing the amount of resources we put into rent chasing, especially at the beginning of the lockdown. We even went as far as to have one member of staff become an expert in Housing Benefit and Universal Credit claims to be able to help the tenants through a difficult situation which was no fault of their own.

The same as everyone else, we felt the initial shock of the lockdowns. Recognising that the business environment had changed dramatically, we decided to take the confident (or at the time it felt crazy) step to acquire two Bristol-based property businesses. The larger of the two acquisitions completed on the 1 December 2020, just in time to scupper our plans for a quiet Christmas with the children. Although we had a busy festive period, it’s been an amazing experience for us. We have really enjoyed getting to know so many new people and we very much appreciate all the positive feedback and support that we have received. ■ Fox and Fox Property, Tel: 0117 2141411 foxandfoxproperty.co.uk

ASHLEY DOWN BS7 GUIDE PRICE £435,000 WINTERBOURNE BS36 GUIDE PRICE £795,000

An exquisite two bedroom Victorian Terraced house, with a beautifully presented garden. Excellent location close to Ashley Down Primary School, and to the buzz of Gloucester Road. Viewing highly recommended. A substantial detached four bedroom family home set within extensive grounds. The original cottage has been extended to offer a well presented and versatile interior. Sizable front driveway with ample parking leads to the detached garages. Original one bedroom ground floor annex incorporated within the current accommodation. The property is freehold and offered with no onward chain.

CENTRAL BS1 GUIDE PRICE £450,000

A superior apartment offers a spacious, well presented interior, with two double Bedrooms and an occasional third bedroom/home office. Extensive balcony with open out look of the surrounding area and harbour. Allocated, SECURE PARKING. Viewing is highly recommended.

CLIFTON BS8 GUIDE PRICE £265,000

A well-presented one double bedroom first floor flat. An excellent location close to Clifton Village. Open outlooks enjoyed from the front and rear elevations. NO ONWARD CHAIN. Viewing is highly recommended.

CLIFTON BS8 SSTC £1,500,000 CLIFTON BS8 SSTC £1,500,000

A four bedroom detached family house set within generous gardens in an excellent Clifton location. Recently built studio/annex, off street parking and scope for development, subject to planning. . An individually designed five bedroom stone built detached house, with additional three bedroom annex, a secluded location tucked away at the end of a private Clifton mews, double garage, parking, courtyard and mature gardens, superb Clifton location. Similar properties required.

REDLAND BS6 SSTC £985,000 REDLAND BS6 SSTC £950,000

An impressive family home offers a versatile and generous interior. Boasting a great deal of original character throughout. Well presented interior arranged over four floors. Driveway, parking and beautiful enclosed garden. Similar properties required. An elegant Victorian gable fronted family home. Boasting a great deal of original features throughout. Versatile and well-presented interior set over four floors. Six bedrooms, four bathrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, three reception rooms and enclosed rear garden. Similar properties required.