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  Our bespoke Trade City brand developments provide flexibility for our occupiers that they cannot find elsewhere. Pictured are details from our Trade City, Exeter development which provides specialised facilities for a wide range of complimentary businesses thus creating an environment that attracts customers.

market opportunity...

No two businesses have identical accommodation needs and often require a high degree of flexibility, not usually found in smaller business units. They often want premises capable of serving more than one function. For example, they may need manufacturing space as well as showroom and office accommodation within the same building and easy access to main roads and other transport links.

" We were looking for more than just a warehouse when we started working with Trade City. We wanted smart premises which would give us the exposure you get from a prime location, a showroom where our customers could see our products on display and a boardroom where we could hold internal meetings and make presentations to clients. We also needed a research, design and development facility, paint shops and storage space.
     It seemed a tall order to begin with, but the flexibility of the Trade City team and the basic shell they provided – together with some straightforward additions to it – made our requirements easy to meet. The entire set-up, together with the landscaped environment and the parking facilities, has raised our business profile and enhanced our reputation in the area."

Nigel Beresford
Stalite Signs, Exeter

strategic response...

Trade City’s strategy was to create developments that match occupier’s trade and warehouse requirements. By working closely with potential and existing occupiers, we can create premises which will fulfil both their present and future needs. We offer freehold or leasehold tenure, bespoke fit-outs, a range of unit sizes and excellent value for money. Our units are in convenient, prominent locations, offering a consistently high level of design, finish and an after sales services not usually provided by other developers.

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