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CPN member Flude Property Consultants has successfully completed the sale of The Roofing Centre, Moneyfield Lane, Portsmouth, acting on behalf of a Private Client. The freehold investment comprises a well-established builders merchant site extending to approximately 0.7 acres and represents a strong commercial investment opportunity within Portsmouth’s established trading environment. The transa

Following Sam Johnson standing down from the role of CPN President, we are delighted to announce some new appointments and likely changes to the Constitution. Simon Adams of Peill and Co has taken over from Sam as CPN President until the AGM in April 2027. Simon has been a stalwart of CPN for many years and probably knows the organisation as well as anyone. Welcome Simon. We have created two new r

The CPN member Fenn Wright is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Fry as Equity Partner and Head of Estate Agency, effective 1st December 2025.  Ian will lead the residential team at Fenn Wright and brings his vast knowledge of the sector, following his successful career with Connells Group. Miranda Sandison, Managing Partner of Fenn Wright said, “With a proven track record and a wealt

The CPN members Flude Property Consultants have confirmed that 2 & 2A Broadwater Street West, Worthing, has been successfully sold to a local investor after attracting strong interest and multiple offers. The property, let to Tesco Stores Limited at an annual rent of £35,000, was sold for an undisclosed sum against a guide price of £575,000. Located on Broadwater Street West, an establishe

We are pleased to confirm that Sam Johnson, Strategy Director at Vickery Holman, has been duly voted in as President of The CPN and will assume the role on 1st January 2026 for a term of 2 years. The vote was held at The CPN Winter Briefing on 27th November 2025 – download minutes here. Fergus Laird at Naylors Gavin Black will be moving into the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer.

Flude Property Consultants have successfully let the ground floor of Sheencroft House, 10 – 12 Church Road, Haywards Heath, to the National Education Union (NEU), who have relocated from their previous offices in Ardingly. Extending to 5,962 sq ft, the newly refurbished office suite occupies a prominent position in the town centre and provides modern, well-fitted accommodation with excelle

A landmark building in the heart of Scarborough has a new owner – successfully sold through The CPN Auctions. The sale of Newborough is a brilliant example of the collaboration that sits at the core of The CPN model: true national reach paired with specialist local insight from our member firms. In this case, the buyer was represented by Brackenridge Hanson Tate, Leeds, while the seller was

The Ripple Effect: Positive Market Signs Emerging from London Outwards Back in September, The CPN Investment Panel discussed the growing sense of optimism returning to the commercial property market — predicting that investor confidence would start to build in the run-up to the Chancellor’s second Budget. Two months on, that confidence is beginning to show through. At our most recent The CPN

The CPN’s northern-based members came together in York at the end of October for a lively social and CPD evening — with a warm welcome extended to our newest member firm, PPH Commercial. As one of the leading commercial property consultants in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, PPH brings a wealth of regional expertise to the Network. CPN President, Fergus Laird and fellow Board members met for a

We’re thrilled to welcome Cirrus8 to The CPN family as our newest Network Partner. Cirrus8 is a cloud-based property management and accounting software platform designed to make managing commercial, retail, and industrial property portfolios easier, smarter and more efficient. Their expertise in PropTech will be a great complement to our network. Victoria Hardy, Commercial Director at Cirrus8, c

CPN members Vickery Holman share insights on the South West investment market. The investment market South West continues to show resilience, even in the face of changing economic conditions. Many had anticipated that the Bank of England’s gradual reduction in interest rates would inject renewed energy into the sector, but in reality yields have remained largely unchanged. Investors are still