Last week Lawson Commercial partners Chris & Julia Lawson supported by negotiator Robin Mallinder, together with their guests including Chairman of East Sussex County Council Roy Galley, attended the Uckfield Business Awards Presentation Dinner.

Lawson Commercial were absolutely delighted to be the sponsor of the Small Business of the Year Award. This was a large category with over 20 entries and Chris said it was a difficult decision coming down to a short list of three let alone chosing a final winner. Ultimately, however, they picked Mobility Audio Vision based in Uckfield High Street with Chris presenting the Award on stage.

It was a lively evening showcasing the wide variety of businesses in Uckfield and congratulations to the Chamber for organising the event successfully once again.

Looking forward to 2026.

Substantial freehold building in delightful village setting overlooking the village green.

The ground floor is currently arranged as shop, workshop & stores – overall some 1,213 sq ft. There is potential to enlarge the retail area.

Above is a good spacious 3-bed self contained flat above with views overlooking farm land.

This is well fitted throughout and has an attractive roof terrace overlooking large garden.

The entire property is available with freehold full vacant possession – offers in region £650,000.
Viewing is strongly recommended and a virtual tour is available.

This modern unit on Bell Lane, Uckfield is ideal for a small business or business startup.

The unit comprises 1,240 sq ft of clear space with no mezzanine floor + parking for 2/3 cars.

The residue of 5 year lease from June 2022 is available at a rent of £15,000 pa.

95 – 99 High Street is a fine Grade II listed building comprising 2 shops, one with a flat, plus a separate self contained office suite.

The property includes a spacious restaurant with self-contained 2/3 bedroomed flat and a lockup art gallery. The office suite is on 1st & 2nd floors with an overall area of 1,649 sq ft. In total the property is producing overall £51,200 pa and has a private car park to the rear.

A price of £495,000 is being sought for the freehold + VAT showing a very good return of 9.66% before purchaser’s costs. Call for more information and to view.

Lawson Commercial partner Chris Lawson was most surprised and gratified to not only be nominated but also short listed in the Lifetime Achievement Award category for the Uckfield Chamber Business Awards.

Chris has been trading in the Town of Uckfield for 35 years and been involved in the community throughout that time particularly with the Chamber where he has been President on 6 occasions. Other finalists were Chris Macve and Chris Thorne so it does seem you have to be called Chris to be a finalist.
The winner will be announced at the Awards dinner at East Sussex National Hotel on Thursday 26th Sept.

Unit 18 Apex Business Park, available to let, is a taller than average unit being up to 35’9” (10.9m) in part.

Situated on this established industrial estate it has a ground floor gross internal area of just over 2,500 sq ft .

There is also a useful mezzanine making just under 4,000 sq ft in total + parking for 7 cars.

On offer is a new 5 year lease at a rent of £30,000 pa.
Viewing is strongly recommended.

Portland House is a ground floor suite of 833 sq ft including a cloakroom & kitchenette + 3 car spaces in Framfield Road, Uckfield.

This is a really superb property with air conditioning and the rent has just been reduced to £11,000 pa. to encourage an early letting.

Viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate this space and the suite would be ideal for a small business or a start up.

Lawson Commercial have let Unit C at Halland Park Farm at East Hoathly.

This large workshop and storage building comprises just under 10,000 sq ft + a yard of just over 25,000 sq ft.

It has been acquired by a Sussex-based manufacturer who specialises in the construction of high quality shepherds huts. They have entered into a new 10 year lease at a rent close to the asking price of £95,000 pa.

There was good demand for this unit with several other firms expressing strong interest.

Lawson Commercial has sold the freehold of Tribune House in Bell Lane, Uckfield.

This imposing 2-storey building with over 50 car spaces was originally built for electronic manufacturing in the late 1970s / early 1980s but in more recent times has been used as good quality offices. The building comprises some 11,000 sq ft on 2 floors well fitted with air conditioning. The freehold has been acquired by Kings Church following the grant of a planning consent. They will be using it for worship and as a community centre.

After the Covid pandemic working in offices has changed quite significantly and there is now much less demand for big space offices in this part of Sussex.

We are pleased that we have been able to find a local organisation prepared to make good use of the building which benefits from a better than average car parking provision.

Lawson Commercial partners Chris & Julia were delighted to take part in the Ashdown Radio Community Award held at the East National Hotel on Friday 24 November.

This was a fantastic evening with over 250 attendees

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There were 16 sponsored award categories

Lawson Commercial sponsored the Charity of the Year where the level of entries was huge with over 14 nominations. Choosing a winner very difficult as all were worthy winners . Finalists were Sussex Support Services , Uckfield Fridge and Ridgewood Village Hall with the winner being Ridgewood Village Hall which provides vital community services in Ridgewood

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