July 2022
Following the recent completion of the purchase of 790,000 sq ft The Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford, RivingtonHark have confirmed the appointment of new leasing and professional advisors; Time Retail Partners and GCW.
The 13 acre prime asset dominates Romford town centre and is within walking distance of the new Elizabeth Line Station attracting over 17 million loyal customers annually. The Liberty boasts a strong tenant mix, including occupiers such as Primark, H&M, JD, Next, Footlocker and the new flagship Flannels store which recently opened.
RivingtonHark have ideas to improve and rejuvenate the asset which involves better connectivity to the residential areas, improvement in public realm and a well planned expansion of the existing town centre mixed-used offering.
Rob Hadfield commented “We are excited by the opportunity to work with stakeholders, including The London Borough of Havering and existing/potential future occupiers to tap into and to continue to unlock the huge potential that exists in Romford. The Liberty has remained robust in the face of the challenges presented in recent years and there is a strong and vibrant platform to build upon. We see Romford continuing to evolve from strength to strength.”
Duncan Kite commented “We are delighted to be appointed on this strategically important asset. As a business we have a strong track record in town centre regeneration projects, particularly within London’s hinterland. The Liberty has many of the key ingredients to deliver lasting change, ensuring the town centre remains relevant to its already loyal catchment.”