Tritax Big Box Case Study – Industrial Property Disposals, Aylesbury

Tritax Big Box is a leading developer of commercial and industrial property across the UK. Their logistics park in Aston Clinton, south of Aylesbury, was designed to create high-quality industrial properties to let, with excellent transport links to London and the Midlands.

Brasier Freeth were originally appointed as industrial property agents to advise on the development project and manage leasehold disposals. The objective was to attract strong tenant demand, minimise void periods, and position Aston Clinton as a go-to location for companies seeking a high-quality logistics unit to rent in the North West M25 area with excellent accessibility.

Currently, we are marketing Units 2 and 3 following Apple exercising their tenant only break clause.

 

The challenge

This new development came with several of the most common challenges we see across the industrial property market, including:

Market Awareness: The site was not yet established as a key location for industrial property in Aylesbury, requiring clear positioning to stand out from more well-known logistics parks.

Speculative Build Risk: Bringing multiple units to market meant there was a risk of extended vacancies if early commitments were not secured.

Competitive Landscape: The project needed a compelling narrative to appeal to occupiers looking for commercial and industrial property within the South East.

 

Our solution 

Brasier Freeth created and delivered a targeted marketing and leasing strategy to drive early interest from occupiers seeking industrial properties to let in Aylesbury and beyond.

Our approach included:

  • A proactive campaign showcasing Aston Clinton’s advantages as a strategic, value-for-money location.
  • Promoting the site’s fully serviced infrastructure, substantial power supply, and modern specification units suitable for a range of industrial uses, including a film studio.
  • Positioning the scheme as an ideal option for businesses requiring a warehouse unit to let in Aylesbury, with quick access to London and national networks.
  • Aligning marketing activity with each phase of construction to build visibility and secure strong covenants.

 

Our results 

Using our industrial unit marketing expertise, Brasier Freeth successfully established Aston Clinton as a recognised location for industrial property in Aylesbury and attracted prestigious occupiers.

Phase 1
Speculative build fully let ahead of completion:

  • Unit 1 – 83,000 sq. ft. let under construction to Global Infusion Group.
  • Unit 2 – 56,000 sq. ft. let to Apple / MBS.
  • Unit 3 – 112,000 sq. ft. let to Apple / MBS.

Units 2 and 3 will be available to let again from October 2025 Brasier Freeth has been reappointed as industrial property agents to lead marketing and disposals.

Phase 2
Planning consent secured for three additional high-quality logistics units, completed in Q1 2022:

  • Unit 4 – 96,000 sq. ft. let to Pangea Laboratories (now known as Medik8).
  • Unit 5 – 185,000 sq. ft. let to Rexel Electronics.
  • Unit 6 – 116,000 sq. ft. let to LWC Drinks.

 

Overall impact

  • All units were let to strong occupiers with robust covenants.
  • Average void periods kept below three months.
  • The development firmly established Aston Clinton as a sought-after destination for commercial and industrial property and warehouses to rent in Aylesbury.

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