Commercial property agency lays foundations for growth at Hull’s Fruit Market

A commercial property agency has expanded into new premises at a growing regeneration project in the centre of Hull.

Scotts Property LLP has moved from its previous base on Alfred Gelder Street to the first floor of the former Humber Fruit Brokers building in Hull’s Fruit Market.

Founded 30 years ago, the commercial property specialist is set to invest in new hardware and software to streamline operations following the move.

Tim Powell, partner in charge of the Hull office, commented: “We’re committed to the city centre and we want to keep that tradition going. The Fruit Market is a fashionable and growing area and everyone is excited and upbeat about the move.

“We see the business growing as we service existing and new clients and this is a great platform to build on the solid foundations of our loyal customer base.

“We are pleased to be part of a growing professional business community that could require our services. We want the team to immerse themselves in that community, from both a business and social perspective, to enhance existing business contacts and develop new relationships.”

The offices have been leased from the Fruit Market LLP, the partnership of the Wykeland Beal joint venture formed by commercial developer Wykeland Group and housebuilder Beal Homes, and Hull City Council, who are working together to regenerate the Fruit Market.

The firm is the latest local business to join the Fruit Market, which is already home to a range of retail, commercial and leisure businesses as well as a regional tech hub.

Tom Watson, development surveyor for Wykeland, speaking on behalf of Wykeland Beal, said: “Scotts Property’s move into the Fruit Market as an established and respected professional business underlines the area’s ever-growing status as a thriving location for business.

“Like many other companies, the Scotts team has recognised the area is a great place to work, do business and be part of a growing social and cultural community.”

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