LandSec buys Overgate in £141m deal
Published: 20 December, 2010
Land Securities has bought Overgate shopping centre in Dundee from the Lend Lease Overgate Partnership for £141m, representing a yield of close to 6.9 per cent
The 420,000-sq ft Overgate, which opened in 2000, is the dominant retail offer in Dundee, Scotland’s fourth largest city. The centre attracts over 14 million visitors a year. It has more than 60 units and two multi storey car parks with 1,000 spaces. It is anchored by Debenhams, Primark and Next and has other well-known retailers under its roof, including New Look, River Island, French Connection, Office, Top Shop/ Top Man, WH Smith and Argos.
Land Securities’ managing director for retail, Richard Akers, said: “Acquiring Overgate in Dundee provides a strong income return with the scope to further improve the centre by enhancing the tenant mix and bringing new retailers to Dundee. We have identified good tenant demand for this modern centre, which dominates the retail offer in Dundee.
“It will add further value to our portfolio as we strengthen the centre’s appeal as a key shopping and leisure destination in Scotland.”
Cushman and Wakefield acted on behalf of Land Securities and Jones Lang LaSalle on behalf of the Lend Lease Overgate Partnership.
