NORTH-WEST property giant Peel has secured a 17,000 sq ft letting in Wirral.

Combined Harvesters has signed a 10-year lease at Britannia House, in Wallasey, to facilitate its business expansion.

The firm, which is relocating from Bromborough, supplies and fits all types of rainwater harvesting systems from simple water butts to full underground storage systems and all associated integral parts.

Al Tunnington, managing director of Combined Harvesters, said: “The company has seen an impressive growth pattern over the last three years and, with the implications of the new code for sustainable homes, the rainwater harvesting and stormwater management side of the business was set to grow the company further.

“This, coupled with the manufacture of a new 4,000-litre underground rainwater storage tank to add to the RainCatcher range of 215-litre water butt and 700-litre above-ground tank, meant that a move was imminent.

“This time, it would have to be to a very large premises.”

David Smith, from Peel, said: “Britannia House is in an excellent location just one mile from Junction One of the M53, and offers flexible warehouse accommodation. We are delighted that Combined Harvesters have seen the benefit of being located here.”

Patrick Hughes, of Legat Owen, who acted on behalf of Peel Land and Property, added: “We are delighted to have secured Combined Harvesters at Britannia House.

“Although market conditions continue to prove challenging, this deal showed that, with both parties willing to work together, deals can be achieved.”

Peel Land & Property comprises a UK property investment and land portfolio of 9m sq ft of investment property, set across 25,000 acres.