Co-op extends contract with property consultancy
Hartnell Taylor Cook has signed a new five-year contract with the Co-operative Group, which will see the commercial property agency expand the number of Co-op properties under its management to 300.
Having managed the Co-op’s non-trading assets across south west England since 2012, Hartnell Taylor Cook will now oversee properties across a broader region, also covering Wales and the south east of England.
This comes after the Co-op Group announced earlier this year that it is planning to open 75 stores in 2025, whilst also refurbishing 80 existing shops.
Hartnell Taylor Cook will continue to provide property and asset management services for Co-op’s non-operational assets across the south of England and Wales. The firm will advise on the strategic management of the sub-let portfolio, debt management, service charge and insurance re-charge consultancy, and the procurement and oversight of works and services.
The group will also continue to deliver supplier and vacant property management services, as well as ad-hoc services from the its agency, development, and professional services divisions.
Stuart Howell, managing partner at Hartnell Taylor Cook said: “We are delighted to extend our longstanding partnership with the Co-operative Group. Over the past decade, we’ve worked closely with them to manage their non-trading portfolio, and it is exciting to now extend this across a larger geographical area. This renewal underscores the trust and collaboration between our teams, and we look forward to continuing to provide expert management services that support the Co-op’s strategic objectives.”