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RO Group Showcases Silbury House in ‘Sustainable Assets for Real Estate Investors’ Webinar
RO Group Showcases Silbury House in ‘Sustainable Assets for Real Estate Investors’ Webinar RO Group recently collaborated with NatWest and the Supply Chain Sustainability School to showcase its flagship Milton Keynes office property, Silbury House, as part of an initiative focused on how corporate investors can translate sustainability strategy into practical action across real estate portfolios. Visit the live recording: https://youtu.be/IcogoogK2eA?si=oGqgR_7-BbCfgtYV As
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Amesbury charges ahead as GRIDSERVE grows EV Hub at Solstice Park
Eight additional vehicle chargers installed in response to rising demand along the A303. Family-owned trading business, the RO Group, is pleased to announce that GRIDSERVE has expanded its Electric Super Hub at Solstice Park, Amesbury, with the addition of eight new charging stations, responding to increased demand at the site. Located on the A303, the 160-acre Solstice Park development has become a well-established destination for both businesses and travellers, with a stron
Apr 272 min read


RO Group quiz night raises £13,000 for Herts Disability Sports Foundation
RO Group quiz night raises £13,000 for Herts Disability Sports Foundation
Apr 153 min read


RO secures EPC A+ rating for Milton Keynes' most sustainable office building
RO Real Estate is delighted to announce that Silbury House, Central Milton Keynes’ most sustainable office building, has achieved an EPC A+ rating following a detailed Level 5 Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) revalidation, signifying that the building’s operational carbon impact is net-zero. An EPC A+ rating is the highest possible classification for a commercial building in the UK, signifying a property that generates as much or more energy from renewable sources than it
Mar 162 min read


PKF Francis Clark commit to 90 Victoria Street, Bristol
RO Real Estate has secured a significant long-term commitment at 90 Victoria Street Bristol, completing a deal with existing occupier PKF Francis Clark. The transaction reinforces the building’s prime location on Victoria Street and RO’s vision for modernising the asset. The agreement will see PKF Francis Clark expand within the building, relocating from the ground floor and securing a total of 12,960 sq. ft. across the second and third floors. PKF Francis Clark is one of the
Feb 262 min read


RO realises a healthy return with sale to Strides Pharma
RO Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of 56 Clarendon Road, Watford to Strides Pharma UK, the UK arm of global pharmaceutical company Strides Pharma Science Ltd. RO originally acquired the property in 2014, and the sale represents the successful realisation of a long term investment highlighting the Group’s value-driven approach to managing and unlocking potential across its portfolio. The disposal enables RO to recycle capital into carefully selected opportunit
Feb 232 min read


Waste Management Specialist Sweeps up Space at Milton Keynes’ Greenest Office Building
RO Real Estate is proud to announce another letting at Silbury House, Central Milton Keynes’ most sustainable office building. Hoban Limited, a leading provider of waste management, recycling and disposal services throughout the UK and Europe, commits to a six-year lease for a fully fitted and furnished ground floor office. Hoban’s move follows the recent long-term letting agreement with Topps Europe, the global collectibles brand and household name, who took over the top two
Dec 18, 20252 min read


RO secures Nottingham’s Castle Quarter as two global occupiers sign new leases
RO Real Estate is delighted to announce that it has agreed two new five-year leases; with Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS), and a global professional services firm, at 37 Park Row in Nottingham. The tenants have entered new direct leases following the expiry of Nottingham City Council’s historic lease. RO Real Estate c an now progress upgrades to the building, including improvements to energy performance, the replacement or refurbishment of fan coil units, enhanced
Dec 15, 20252 min read


RO Land completes sale of Old Stratford affordable housing site
RO Land has completed the sale of its residential development site in Old Stratford, West Northamptonshire, to Stonewater Housing Association. Stonewater is one of the largest social housing providers in the UK, owning and managing around 40,000 homes for more than 93,000 customers across the country. RO Land secured planning permission for the delivery of 32 affordable homes, comprising 16 shared ownership and 16 affordable rent properties. Located on the edge of the village
Nov 11, 20252 min read


RO lands a Whopper with Burger King in Norwich
The RO Group is delighted to announce that it has acquired the freehold Burger King drive thru on Sweet Briar Road, Norwich, for £1.2million. The property is let to BKUK Flame Ltd, a major UK Burger King franchisee, on a long lease providing secure income and attractive reversionary potential. The 1,800 sq. ft. restaurant, which includes both drive thru and dine-in facilities, is let on a 15-year full repairing and insuring lease from May 2021, with over 10 years unexpired. T
Oct 20, 20252 min read


GNR8 gets the Wow! factor
RO Group is delighted to announce that WOW! Stuff, the multi-award-winning toy innovation company, has opened a new office, GNR8 at 49 Clarendon Road, Watford. Founded in 2006 by Richard North, Kenny McAndrew and Dr. Graeme Taylor, WOW! Stuff creates unique products partnering with tier 1 entertainment brands including Disney, Marvel, Universal, and Warner Bros. With a mission of delivering toys that create that signature ‘wow’ moment, the company has built a global reputatio
Oct 15, 20252 min read


RO purchases prime industrial site in Hemel Hempstead
The RO Group is delighted to announce that it has acquired Unit 1 Cherry Trees Court, a freehold storage and distribution warehouse in Hemel Hempstead, for £1.82m from Medway Council. The property was secured at auction and is let to national distributor Bobby’s Foods Limited. Located on Boundary Way, within the well-established Maylands industrial district to the east of Hemel Hempstead, the 7,684 sq. ft. warehouse sits on a 1.09-acre site with a very low site cover of 17.5%
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Global collectibles business to move into Milton Keynes’ greenest office building
RO Real Estate is proud to announce a landmark letting at Silbury House, Central Milton Keynes’ most sustainable office building, as Fanatics Collectibles, which includes Topps Europe, a global leader in physical and digital collectibles, commits to a 10-year lease for the top two floors – totalling approximately 18,000 sq. ft. Topps Europe has called Milton Keynes home for over 30 years. To support the company’s growing UK footprint, accelerated by global digital sports plat
Jun 11, 20252 min read


RO completes successful sale of Waterside Place in Southampton for £11M to Signature Properties
The RO Group is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of Waterside Place, an iconic collection of waterfront properties comprising three standalone office buildings, to Signature Properties, for £11m. Signature Properties is an investment company based in Segensworth, Hampshire. The sale highlights the Group’s value-driven approach to unlock property potential and attract buyers and follows the recent sale of One Suffolk Way in Sevenoaks for £6.1m. Waterside Plac
May 12, 20252 min read


RO completes successful sale of One Suffolk Way in Sevenoaks for £6.1M
The RO Group is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of One Suffolk Way, a fully occupied multi-let office building in Sevenoaks, to a private investor, for £6.1m.
Apr 28, 20252 min read


RO Group quiz night raises £12,000 for Electric Umbrella
Family-owned trading business, the RO Group, based in Potters Bar, has once again brought together its community of colleagues, friends and partners for its annual charity quiz night – this year raising £12,000 for Electric Umbrella, a dynamic Watford-based charity using the power of music to transform the lives of learning disabled people. Electric Umbrella – which has worked with RO for a number of years – recently shot to national prominence when its performers were awarde
Apr 7, 20252 min read


Two Langley transactions lead to full site occupation
Storm Interface and Active Silicon sign new contracts at Waterside Court, Langley RO Real Estate is delighted to announce that it has concluded the final letting in a succession of new deals at Waterside Court Langley. Following a letting to ADB Safegate in February 2024, Keymat Technologies t/a Storm Interface have agreed to relocate within the estate to reduce their footprint. This allowed Active Silicon to increase their footprint on the estate to encompass the whole of Un
Jan 28, 20252 min read


OSRL completes final letting at Waterside Place
RO Real Estate is delighted to announce that it has completed a new lease to OSRL at its Southampton development; Waterside Place, situated on the harbour harbourront at Town Quay. This letting adds to an already strong tenant line up including the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the NHS and EV Cargo and brings the estate to 100% occupancy for the first time since a comprehensive refurbishment of Building 3 and the associated landscaping was comp
Jan 7, 20251 min read


RO appoints Tim Cakebread as Planning Manager
Group to benefit from Tim’s strong project management skills and extensive industry knowledge. The RO Group is delighted to announce that it has appointed Tim Cakebread as planning manager. In his new role, Tim will be based at the company's Potters Bar office and will work across the Group’s extensive land and property portfolio. Edward Rowlandson, Group Managing Director, the RO commented: “Tim is an ambitious chartered town planner, and brings a decade of diverse experienc
Dec 17, 20242 min read


RO acquires further development site in Swindon
The RO Group is delighted to announce that it has completed the strategic acquisition of a further development site in Swindon, to extend its current freehold ownership adjacent to Home Farm. The new acquisition constitutes a 11.6 acre parcel of land situated directly to the south of Home Farm, which was acquired in July 2024. The most recent off market purchase from a local landowner extends the Group’s total site ownership to 21 acres. The site forms a key part of Swindon B
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Two new tenants for sustainability champion in Milton Keynes
Silbury House welcomes Tickets.com and Scottsdale Lifetime Partners Considerable investment ensures long-term energy saving, less environmental impact RO Real Estate is delighted to announce that two companies have signed up as new tenants in its flagship office scheme, Silbury House in Milton Keynes. The comprehensive refurbishment of the property set out to make it the most sustainable office building in the city. Originally built in the 1990s, the property exemplifies th
Nov 5, 20242 min read


RO completes successful sale of Admiral House, Windsor
The RO Group is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of Admiral House, a prime Grade II listed town centre office in Windsor, for an undisclosed sum to a private buyer. The sale highlights the Group’s value-driven approach to unlock property potential and attract buyers. Admiral House is situated in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, a desirable commercial location known for its rich history, cultural appeal, and strong connectivity. Located on St. Leo
Oct 16, 20242 min read


RO appoints Tom Sater as head of RO Energy
The RO Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Sater as its new Head of Energy. In his new role, Tom will be based at the company's Potters Bar office and will work across the Group’s extensive land and property portfolio, as climate change challenges business operations and how we consume resources, but also offers significant opportunity. Tom brings a wealth of experience to the RO Group, having previously served as a Commercial Manager at Clean Energy Capital
Aug 12, 20242 min read


RO acquires prominent development site in Swindon
Group set to replicate success of Solstice Park, Amesbury with new development in Swindon The RO Group is delighted to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Home Farm in Swindon. Home Farm, which is located on a busy road junction on the A420 Swindon to Oxford road with c22,500 cars passing every day, is the ideal location for the Group to develop a strategic mixed use scheme that will generate job opportunities for Swindon and cement its status as an important re
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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