Frasers Group appoints property and asset manager at Doncaster’s Frenchgate
Frasers Group has appointed Doncaster-based property consultancy Barnsdales to undertake the property and asset management of Frenchgate Shopping Centre.
The retail group acquired the 770,000 sq ft Doncaster scheme – which is home to brands such as Next, H&M and TK Maxx – last Summer for an undisclosed feee.
Jason Barnsdale, managing director of Barnsdales, said: “With its own transport hub, the Doncaster Interchange, and adjoining railway station, it’s certain that when people come to Doncaster, they come to the Frenchgate Shopping Centre. It’s an honour to be entrusted with the everyday management of the centre and to act as asset managers and joint leasing agents with Rawstron Johnson on behalf of the Frasers Group; we’re determined to help it thrive as a bustling shopping and dining destination.
“I’m genuinely delighted that Barnsdales has been chosen to manage this iconic Doncaster shopping centre. Barnsdales is headquartered in the city, working nationally from offices throughout the UK. This is a significant instruction for the Barnsdales property management team.”
Established in Doncaster almost 120 years ago, Barnsdales now has offices in Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, Bristol, Cirencester, Manchester, Lincoln, and London.
Corinne Mycock, general manager at Frenchgate Shopping Centre, said: “The Frenchgate Shopping Centre is delighted to bring on Barnsdales as property and asset managers and joint letting agents. As they are based in the city, we feel they have a close connection to – and an innate feel for – the place, which is essential.
“We’re hopeful that having professionals from a company based in and operating from Doncaster will give us a more hands-on, proactive approach.”
This latest instruction follows several high-profile wins for Barnsdales, including its recent appointment to the property and facilities management of Newton Aycliffe Town Centre, a privately owned 200,000 sq ft shopping outlet in County Durham.