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As retail and business space specialists, we are one of the most active and progressive firms of Scottish based Chartered Surveyors and property consultants. This section brings you some of our latest deals news from across the UK.

3rd September 2024

Retail Representation / Retail Deals

Requirement for Sites

Bayne’s the Family Bakers is Scotland’s largest independent retail baker, with 68 shops, established in 1954.
They are looking for opportunities to expand in high traffic locations with a preference to buy.

Full details in the image above or contact Ali Rowe at EYCO.

Contact Alastair Rowe
28th August 2024

Retail Representation / Retail Deals

Tesco grows for the future

Tesco is looking for opportunities to grow its convenience store offer and is inviting landlords, land owners and developers with potential sites to get in touch.

·   Leasehold / freehold sites across Scotland
·   3,000 sq ft to 10,000 sq ft gross
·   Existing units and development sites considered
·   Neighbourhood and new housing areas
·   High street / prime pitches with strong adjacencies / footfall
·   High visibility sites
·   Local centres with good high affluent catchments, transport hubs & student locations
·   Parking preferred but not essential

Please provide details to either Eric Lindgren at EYCO or Nick Farrell.

Contact Eric Lindgren
27th August 2024

General / Other News

Summer in Edinburgh

One of the added benefits of having an office in Edinburgh is our day out, embracing The Fringe. Great meal to kick us off with our friends at Paolozzi.

Contact Ian Whelan
25th July 2024

Shopping Centres / Retail Deals

Welcome to Michael Kors

Another new opening this week at Multrees Walk, Edinburgh’s luxury shopping destination. Welcome to Michael Kors who opened their relocated and extended store this week. Looks fantastic!


Contact Ian Whelan at EYCO or our joint agent Peter Mace if you have any luxury requirements for Edinburgh. A pleasure dealing with Michela Bortignon on this transaction.

Contact Ian Whelan
25th July 2024

High Street / Retail Deals

M&S opens in Stockbridge

An eagerly awaited visit to Stockbridge this morning to see the new M&S Food open! There was a buzz in the air and it doesn’t disappoint with an impressive and high-quality shop-fit.

Congratulations to our client The Explorer Group on a fantastic store – which we acquired on their behalf.

Big thanks to Hamish Rankin (currently on holiday sunning himself!) and their solicitor Jennifer Laurie for their perseverance to push it over the line, together with the wider project team including Nicky Chow and Craig Eadie.

Thanks also to Andy Bain who acted on behalf of the landlord.

We remain on the hunt for new stores in Scottish cities. If you have any opportunities which you think may be of interest please get in touch with Callum Keane at EYCO on 07714 569 190 or email ckeane@eyco.co.uk.

Contact Callum Keane
25th July 2024

General / Other News

Genesis Scottish Open

Thank you to The Renaissance Club for putting on a brilliant golf tournament and thank you to all clients of EYCO that attended and made it an excellent day out!

Contact Ian Whelan
11th July 2024

Retail Parks / Retail Deals

Victoria’s Secret & Co. arriving at Glasgow Fort soon!

Yet another new brand for the scheme, trading alongside Zara and Next and close to the new Primark which will be opening later this year.


A pleasure dealing with Gary Robinson at Next in negotiations.

Contact Ian Whelan
27th June 2024

General / Other News

Amy is First Class!

We are extremely proud of our very own Amy Matteo for graduating from Edinburgh Napier University with nothing other than a First Class Honours degree in Real Estate Surveying ?

Hard work truly pays off and the recognition is very well deserved.

Congratulations Amy! ?

Contact Amy Matteo
20th June 2024

Restaurant & Leisure / Retail Deals

New letting at The Gate, Newcastle to Lane7

EYCO are pleased to announce a new high-profile letting to Lane7, the UK’s largest independent boutique bowling and gaming operator, at The Gate Leisure Complex in Newcastle. The new 24,000 sq ft entertainment venue will be their second site in the city centre. Extra special as it is in their home city.

This latest addition to the retail, leisure and dining offer at The Gate comes off the back of various other positive leasing initiatives.

Big shout out to Will Biggart at Torridon for helping to make this deal happen, acting on behalf of the tenant.

To find out more about our availability, contact Simon Bashford or Eric Lindgren.

Contact Simon Bashford
11th June 2024

Investment / Other News

Investment disposal of 38 Fitzroy Street, Cambridge

Our investment team were delighted to assist CBRE Investment Management in the investment disposal of 38 Fitzroy Street, Cambridge.

The asset is securely let to Superdrug and sits in a key location opposite the Grafton Centre which recently received planning to be substantially redeveloped.

Sam Waterworth of Knight Frank acted on behalf of the purchaser whilst DLA Piper assisted our client on the legals.

For more information on the transaction, contact Patrick Over.

Contact Patrick Over
11th June 2024

General / Other News

Walking the Walk

The EYCO team had a great day out walking part of the John Muir Way in aid of Maggie’s Centres on 7 June.

A huge thank you to everyone who sponsored us.
It’s not too late to help us reach our target! ?
https://www.justgiving.com/page/eyco