Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where are your industrial units located?

Our industrial units are conveniently positioned in a pleasant, semi-rural location between Kidderminster, Stourport and Hartlebury. Just over a mile from the A442/A449 Hoobrook Island near Kidderminster, it has easy access to the West Midlands and the Motorway network.

How Secure is the Estate?

Due to its quiet location within the local semi rural area the site benefits from a very low crime rate. As well as having an onsite manager we also employ night time security staff and so our security is very good.

Do you provide short term leases?

Our normal lease terms are 6 years with a 3 year break agreement. However we remain flexible and will try to accommodate your requirements.

Do you have an Onsite Manager?

Yes we do, our Onsite Manager is Clive Fenton. He is on site permanently during normal office hours to deal with any queries or problems you may have.

Do your industrial units have night time security?

After office hours Wilden Industrial Estates employs night time security staff who will frequently visit the site throughout the night.

What are the advantages of rented industrial property?

The clear benefits of renting a property for your business whether it for retail or industrial use are things such as not having to be concerned with the wear and tear of the property in terms of plumbing systems, guttering, outside masonry, tar-mac or general surface condition of entrance, car-parking and storage areas. Typically these elements of the property will be adequately maintained and repaired by the property owner or industrial estate agent.

Furthermore if your company makes on-going profit year on year and you wish to expand your premises, by being renting industrial property you will be able to relocate much easier. Relocation to another industrial estate may not be necessary if your estate agent has other rental property which is adjacent to your company premises. If this is the case and you sign up for a long lease, then the landlord may agree to join the two structures if necessary and or storage areas by making changes to fencing and landscaping if required.

What are the disadvantages rented industrial property?

The disadvantage of undertaking a rental property for your industrial business over a purchased property are things such as the fact that you will not be able to make structural changes to the building to allow for new production line machinery which requires higher ceilings or wider loading bay areas to be implemented to increase output and profit.

Any changes to your rental property would need to be negotiated with your landlord or industrial letting agent and may take a considerable amount of time to finalise or even get approved. Where-as if you owned your own premises then after planning permission is granted from your local authority is approved if required it would theoretically be much less hassle.

Other clear disadvantages of choosing to rent property for your business are that you are 'at the mercy' of your property agent who may increase the letting costs once your contract is up for renewal or increase other fees related to your premises.

Also if other businesses on the industrial estate you are on choose to move or have to close due to economic conditions, potential clients visiting your premises may not be impressed with the location of business by not fault of your own

What should be considered when chosing an industrial unit for let?

When looking for industrial units to let for your business there many things you should consider before undertaking a long lease or rental contract with a property owner or commercial estate agent. The most important aspect which may sway your decision may be price, but you should probably make a list of factors and give each one a rating from 1 to 10 for how important they are to you and your business.

The kinds of things which should be on your list of deciding factors are as follows:

Industrial Unit Location

The location of industrial units to let is important for many reasons, most notably for logistics of you and your workforce travelling to work, too far from a city and your employees may struggle if they rely on public transport or cycle. Also location is an important factor when considering deliveries of raw materials and dispatch of products to market. You will have to work out the best combination of distance to motorway and rail networks and away from congested roads near build up areas.

Security on Offer on the Industrial Estate

If you are producing high value products or storing large quantities of finished products which have a high street value for would be thieves, the security offered by the company who is offering the industrial units to let is an important factor to consider. You may feel however that you if you have security measures in place already that you have no need for secondary security, industrial estate external fencing, surveillance systems, etc.

Industrial Unit Internet Access

You may or may not require a high-speed internet connection to your business or manufacturing premises, but having access to a well setup Wi-Fi network nowadays is very important not just to you and your work-force. This is because other individuals visiting your industrial unit premises may want reliable internet access in particular potential clients who want to use laptops and mobile devices to view websites and email during boardroom meetings.

Industrial Estate Environmental Policy

Recycling schemes offering by industrial estate managers are vital for some businesses to promote themselves as being up to date the times and to be seen to taking an active role in controlling their carbon footprint and effect on their local environment. So if the industrial units to let are provided recycling refuse collection facilities and or are given advice on the possible use of solar or wind generated electricity producing systems to run minor elements of their organisation is an important factor to consider.

The Prices of the Industrial Units to Let

Obviously the price of the actual units you considering to let is a very important factor, but you shouldn’t let price alone guide your decision.

Whilst price is vital for calculating profit margins before you undertake a contractual rental agreement, particularly if you take a 6 year fixed rate plan for instance, but other aspects such as those mentioned above should be taken into account.