WHO WE ARE
Launched by Stephen McParlane in 2002, McParlane & Company is a Commercial Property Consultancy which focusses on all aspects of the retail, leisure and roadside sectors. From advising shopping centre owners, retailers, leisure operators, bar operators and restaurateurs on acquisitions and disposals through to land acquisition and land sales for drive thru, PFS, retail parades and residential developments. Stephen also has a long and successful track record in providing agency and consultancy advice on property investment purchase and sale strategies.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
No drama
Just reliable advice
CASE STUDIES
Rivergate Shopping Centre, Irvine
Retained as joint agent by Kennedy Wilson, McParlane & Co have provided agency advice over several years with input in securing new tenants, lease regears, renewals and raising & helping to implement asset management / tenant engineering initiatives.
EG Group Secure Sites in Livingston & Hamilton
McParlane & Co were engaged by EG Group to assist in growing their UK portfolio of petrol filling stations and drive thrus which they develop in tandem with a number of key brand partners. In an increasingly crowded market, securing the correct sites has become a challenging task and McParlane & Co are delighted to have identified and helped secure sites in key strategic locations in Hamilton and Livingston with the minimum of fuss and in a timely manner.
Multiple Acquisitions for The Designer Rooms
McParlane & Co are retained by The Designer Rooms to help them grow their portfolio of showrooms. This has resulted in new stores being acquired at Silverburn Shopping Centre, Braehead Shopping Centre, Braehead Retail Park and a stunning new flagship at Prestwick Road in Ayr following the freehold purchase and redevelopment of former showroom premises.
Costa Expansion
Acting on behalf of Coffeepots Ltd, an established Costa franchise partner, McParlane and Co played a central role in the expansion of the business with several store and drive thru acquisitions in Glasgow, North and South Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, Aberdeenshire and Falkirk.
First F45 Gym in Scotland
McParlane & Co are retained by global fitness franchise F45 and successfully helped acquire Scotland’s first F45 gym at West Campbell Street in Glasgow. Following a very successful opening further sites are now being pursued.
Major Glasgow Site Sold in Multi Million Pound Deal
McParlane & Co were advisors on the disposal of a 7.5 acre development site at High Street in Glasgow City Centre. This involved working through a site layout strategy, securing an outline planning consent and undertaking a UK wide marketing campaign; ultimately leading to a successful multi- million pound disposal of the site.
PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
One O One Convenience Stores
New stores required throughout Scotland. 1,500 sq ft to 3,500 sq ft but with a minimum sales area of 1,200 sq ft must have licence for off sales or ability to secure one. Requirement is for freehold only or leasehold where there is an option to buy within a set timeframe. Interested in acquiring existing convenience stores. Requirement details as per the attached link.
Subway
Roadside, retail park and leisure locations preferred but other locations considered. Geographic coverage to include West of Scotland and Central Belt. Min 500 sq ft to max 1,500 sq ft.
Tinderbox
Looking for coffee shop opportunities in Silverburn, Braehead, Livingston and high street locations within affluent neighbourhoods in Glasgow and west of Scotland.
The Designer Rooms
Following the successful acquisition of new showrooms in Ayr, Braehead and Silverburn looking for additional stores for the second half of 2021. Retail park, shopping park or stand alone showrooms from 7,500 sq ft to 10,000 sq ft. North & South Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Central Belt.
Costa
Drive Thru requirement for Greenock, Clydebank, Falkirk. Other locations considered on merit. Preference for leasehold deals.
F45
Property requirement for Shawlands / South Side of Glasgow. Minimum of 2,000 sq ft of which 1,700 sq ft is needed for the gym floor area. Bigger locations will be considered on merit.
PROPERTIES
7-9 Ayr Road
Irvine
87 Cowgate
Kirkintilloch
Jacobean House
East Kilbride
17 Bell Street
Glasgow
137-151 Trongate
Glasgow
OUR CLIENTS
We are proud of the fact that we continue to represent many of the same clients now as we did back when McParlane & Company was set up in 2002. As a company we represent a wide range of clients from small independents through to some of the biggest names in UK retailing and property industry, including Kennedy Wilson, Costa, Subway, Tinderbox, The Designer Rooms, F45, EG Group, One O One, Remus Uomo, Dominos, Deeley Freed Estates and Catalyst Capital.
CONTACT US
Stephen McParlane
stephen@mcparlane.co.uk
07766 75 74 73
