In preparation for their inaugural cricket match this summer on 17th July, BC Commercial spent an evening practicing in the nets at the home of Cricket.

RB, the self appointed captain, had been expressing concerns about selection having not witnessed any of the BC Commercial team play cricket previously. The only solution was to arrange a net practice to try out for the final 11.

After a number of trips to the Sportsworld racks for the latest whites, the entire team of 5 arrived at Lords keen to prove their worth. The early hostile spell was reserved for the Captain who dealt comfortably with the aggressive 6 balls. The years of working lunches quickly caught up with the 2 Nick’s and run ups turned to strolls and the sledging turned to slush.

The jewel in the team is potentially young Matthew. Being nearest to school he still had the resemblance of form however the mind is fragile and the proof will be in the pudding. As an aside his favorite pudding is the indomitable Jam Roly-Poly so we look forward to the tea being supplied on match day.

MC is a shoe in for both the 11th batsman and 11th bowling position. All is not lost however; JM can probably take his squash skills with him onto the square, blue blooded GH must be able to swing a bat (rumour has it he was conceived in the MCC Long Room) and the fact we have 3 people that originated in Yorkshire bodes well.

In truth the key strength will be the weakness of the opposition and likelihood of rain in July. Anyone who would like to join us for the match either as a spectator or player is more than welcome so just let us know.

In the office...

BC Commercial has secured a restaurant on behalf of Tsuru Sushi who have chosen British Land’s 201 Bishopsgate for their first store in the City of London.

Tsuru have taken a 15 year lease paying £70,000 per annum exclusive.

Following their success at Bankside Tsuru aim to bring high quality sushi and Japanese food authentically prepared using the best ethically sourced produce to the City of London. Check out www.tsuru-sushi.co.uk.

 BC Commercial are retained and will be seeking further premises in Central London for Tsuru in 2010. Tsuru’s requirement is for between 1,000 – 2,500 sq ft.

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BC Commercial acting on behalf of landlord, Orchard Street Investment Management LLP has successfully let Unit D, 12 Smithfield Street to the Smithfield Tandoori.

A new 15 year was agreed at a commencing rental of £55,000 per annum exclusive. Unit D 12 Smithfield Street extends to approximately 2,986 sq ft.

Please contact Michael Chudzynski or Matt Paulson-Ellis for further information.

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Rowan Asset Management has acquired the retail investment property known as 23-27 Gallowtree Gate and 2-6 Victoria Arcade in Leicester from clients of AXA REIM.

The property is leased in its entirety to two tenants; Clinton Cards and 3 Retail, and produces a total income of £340,000 pax. The purchaser paid £4.1M which reflects a net initial yield of 7.84%.

BC Commercial acted on behalf of Rowan Asset Management and CBRE acted on behalf of AXA REIM.

For further information please contact Richard Beim or George Hotham of BC Commercial.

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BC Commercial acting on behalf of landlord, the Eldar Group, has successfully let the above retail premises in Loughton to Robert Dyas.

A new 10 year lease was agreed with Robert Dyas where the commencing rent payable will be £85,000 per annum.

For further information please contact Nick Furlong.

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Acting on behalf of a private investor BC Commercial has successfully let the above premises to Internacionale Retail Limited. 

A new 10 year lease was agreed at commencing rental of £90,000 per annum exclusive. 205 High Street extends to approximately 5,800 sq ft over ground and first floors.

For further information please contact Nick Furlong

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