Ripley in Halifax

Two transactions in Halifax add to the growing evidence of a more widespread recovery in the property market. Ripley Asset Management has paid a private investor £1.78 million for retail property at 26-30 Southgate let to Sports Direct and Banana Beach Tanning. Michael Hardman of Ripley said: “Halifax town centre is a popular retail destination with a high footfall.

There are now signs that both the residential and commercial property markets are beginning to recover, albeit slowly, and we are ready to seize attractive investment opportunities.” Also in Halifax St James Securities has completed the refurbishment of the Grade II listed 372 sq.metres (4,000 sq.ft.) Shaw Lodge House into 10 office suites. Oliver Quarmby of St James said: “We have restored the splendid Shaw Lodge House to its former glory. The refurbishment is the first major piece of work on the path to restoring the mill complex.”