Rushton Hickman Limited, award-winning Chartered Surveyors and commercial estate agents, are pleased to confirm the successful sale of Project House, Paget Street, Burton upon Trent, a well-located industrial freehold asset within this established and strategically important commercial location.
The property, extending to approximately 5,833 sq. ft, has been acquired for continued industrial use and will be occupied by Burton Sheet Metals Ltd, further reinforcing the site’s role within the town’s strong manufacturing and engineering base.
Strong Demand for Freehold Industrial Space
The sale of Project House highlights the ongoing and well-documented scarcity of freehold industrial stock across Burton upon Trent and the wider region. Demand continues to significantly outstrip supply, particularly for well-located, self-contained units suitable for owner-occupiers and long-term occupational use.
This imbalance has resulted in sustained competition for available opportunities, with businesses increasingly seeking to secure freehold premises to provide operational certainty and control over long-term costs.
A Well-Suited Industrial Opportunity
Project House offered practical and flexible accommodation, well aligned to the requirements of modern industrial and engineering occupiers. Its specification and layout made it particularly suitable for a range of uses including fabrication, engineering, and workshop-based operations.
The property also benefits from its convenient position on Paget Street, providing excellent access to Burton upon Trent town centre and strong transport links to the A38 corridor, connecting to Derby, Birmingham and the wider Midlands motorway network.
Graham Bancroft, Managing Director of Rushton Hickman Limited commented, “We are delighted to have completed the sale of Project House, particularly given the continued strength of demand for freehold industrial opportunities in Burton upon Trent. The acquisition by Burton Sheet Metals Ltd reflects the ongoing requirement from established local businesses to secure well-located, fit-for-purpose premises in a constrained market. We wish them every success in their continued operations from the site.”
Market Outlook
The industrial sector across Burton upon Trent and the wider Midlands remains highly active, with limited freehold supply continuing to underpin strong levels of demand and transactional activity. Well-positioned assets such as Project House are increasingly sought after, particularly by owner-occupiers looking to secure long-term operational stability.
Rushton Hickman Limited continues to advise clients across all aspects of industrial sales, acquisitions, and valuation, providing trusted expertise across the East Staffordshire and wider regional market.