Hat-trick of leases for Flude at Dakota Business Park

By Tom Kilkelly

21 November 2023

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Flude Property Consultants has announced that all three units that the firm was marketing at Dakota Business Park, on Behalf of Havant Borough Council, have been leased.

Dakota Business Park forms part of an established industrial estate, and comprises a terrace of six modern light industrial units, totalling just over 12,000 sq ft.

The units benefit from a three-phase electricity supply and a minimum eaves height of 6.57m, together with forecourt loading and parking.

Unit 7 has been leased to Thirsty Work, a drinking water company that is currently in the 'customer spotlight' according to review website Trustpilot.

Thirsty Work Director, Matt Stimpson, said: “The superior service levels and fastest response times in the industry have seen Thirstywork experience considerable growth around the country, with a substantial amount coming along the South Coast to include Bournemouth, Southampton, Portsmouth and Brighton.

''With the demand for a strong supplier in the region supported by the increasing growth, the team at Thirstywork could see the benefit of working with Flude to help set up a local depot to serve the business community.”

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One of the other units has been taken by Compass Glass who offer bespoke, structural glazing solutions and relocated from a site in London.

The last unit has been let to Pinnacle Ductwork Manufacturers, who specialise in HVAC duct work and have taken this space in addition to an existing unit on the estate.

Flude Director, Sebastian Martin, said: “It is fantastic to see new businesses coming to the local area and expanding during these uncertain times.

''The previous tenant had gone into administration which lead to the client having a large void, but we were able to let all the units within six months.

''Overall, we are finding there still continues to be good demand for well-located modern units, but landlords are having to be more flexible with regards to lease terms”.

By Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022.

During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan).

His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.