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GPE Sells Fully Let Fitzrovia HQ Building for £172 Million

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  • GPE agreed to sell its fully let Fitzrovia wells&more building for £172 million, slightly above recent book values.
  • The disposal of the Grade A asset supports GPE’s capital recycling strategy, funding future acquisitions and developments.
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GPE Sells Fully Let Fitzrovia HQ Building for £172 Million

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Great Portland Estates plc R.E.I.T. ( (GB:GPE) ) has shared an update.

Great Portland Estates has agreed to sell its wells&more building at 45 Mortimer Street in Fitzrovia, London, to Feldberg Capital, acting for Fastighets AB Balder, for £172 million. The price reflects a 5.0% net initial yield and modestly exceeds the asset’s recent book values, signalling resilient investor demand for high-quality West End offices.

Developed in 2009 and refurbished in 2022, wells&more offers 116,000 sq ft of Grade A office, retail and medical space, fully let to tenants including Heineken, Airwallex and Brown Forman, generating about £9.2 million in annual rent with a 5.5-year WAULT. GPE said the disposal, executed after completing its leasing and asset management plans, demonstrates its capital recycling strategy and will free funds for new acquisitions and developments in its pipeline.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GPE) stock is a Hold with a £380.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Great Portland Estates plc R.E.I.T. stock, see the GB:GPE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GPE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GPE is a Neutral.

Great Portland Estates plc’s overall stock score is driven by strong earnings call guidance and strategic corporate events, indicating positive future prospects. However, financial performance concerns, particularly in cash flow, and neutral technical indicators moderate the score. The stock’s undervaluation enhances its appeal, but economic challenges remain a consideration.

To see Spark’s full report on GPE stock, click here.

More about Great Portland Estates plc R.E.I.T.

Great Portland Estates plc (GPE) is a UK real estate investment trust focused on developing, owning and managing prime commercial properties in central London. Its portfolio includes Grade A office, retail and mixed-use assets in key West End submarkets, targeting high-quality tenants and long-term income generation from well-located, modern buildings.

Average Trading Volume: 1,131,840

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £1.23B

Find detailed analytics on GPE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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