Residential Investment

For the last eight years Nigel Tapp has specialised in the sale and acquisition of residential investments. His transactions have spanned the whole of the north of England. Recent Nigel Tapp & Co deals include:

• The sale of Bankfield Mill, Huddersfield a 32 bedroom student hall of residence at best offers
• The sale of a block of 9 apartments at Gill Bent Road, Cheadle, Cheshire
• The sale of a modern apartment block, let to professional tenants in Shipley
• The sale of ground rent portfolios for David Wilson Homes, McInerney Homes and others

Residential Developments

Nigel has acted on the sale of a variety of high profile residential development sites including the famous Silver Cross pram factory in Leeds. He is known to land directors of all the major house building firms in the region and to whom he presents opportunities. Nigel Tapp & Co development projects include:

• Land acquisition for a new purpose built student hall of residence in West Yorkshire
• Introductions to builders including Bellway Homes and New Mason Properties on site acquisitions
• Retained advisor to Lancaster Cohousing Limited - new site aquisitons
• Sale of suburban housing development site for 20+ units in Wakefield
• Sale of two adjoining residential refurbishment opportunities in Chapeltown, Leeds

Commercial Property

Nigel has always been involved in the acquisition and sale of industrial, commercial and retail premises across the north of England, particularly for private clients. Recent work includes:

• Letting of units at Sheepscar House, business complex on the northern edge of Leeds city centre
• The acquisition of Unit 5 Northside Business Park on behalf of Wharfedale Vineyard
• Rent reviews – acting on behalf of clients on properties in both city centres and suburban areas
• Valuation advice on commercial investment opportunities on behalf of retained clients
• The acquisition of a 10,000 sq ft industrial unit let to Everest Double Glazing
• The acquisition of Charlestown House a substantial office investment in Bradford

Charities, the Voluntary Sector & RSL Property Advice

Nigel is familiar with the requirements of the Charities Act and has been called upon to act as a qualified valuer for both churches and charities in the region. He also advises housing associations on agency and valuation matters. Examples include:

• Sale of residential development site in Headlingley, Leeds on behalf of Word of Life Church
• Sale of large Edwardian house in Chapeltown on behalf of Leeds and Yorkshire Housing Association
• Dewsbury – advice on behalf of a Residents Community Association on sale and regrant of property
• Residential development opportunity sale on behalf of Sikh temple community
• Property search on behalf of York Housing Association