BURGESS HILL, England – August 19, 2025 – Soor Capital completed the acquisition of a purpose-built DPD Express distribution facility located in Burgess Hill, one of the premier logistics locations in the South East of England. The 43,323 square foot Grade A industrial warehouse serves as a regional parcel distribution facility for DPD Group UK Limited.
Strategic Asset Acquisition
The acquired property represents a single-tenant industrial warehouse that is 100% leased to DPD Group UK Limited on a full repairing and insuring basis. The Property features modern Grade A specification accommodation with an Energy Performance Certificate rating of "A" and a remaining lease term of 18.65 years with no tenant break options.
The facility is strategically positioned in Burgess Hill, adjacent to the A2300 Dual Carriageway, which provides a direct link to the A23 in a 2-minute drive time. The A23 arterial road connects with Junction 11 of the M23 Motorway, 10 miles to the north, and the A27, 9 miles to the south. The location benefits from proximity to key transport corridors including Gatwick Airport, Brighton, and the South Coast.
Exceptional Tenant Profile
DPD Group UK Limited is one of Europe's leading parcel groups and is wholly owned by France's La Poste, the second largest postal group in Europe. DPD Group is a well-established name in parcel delivery, logistics, and supply chain management. The UK division plays a crucial role in both domestic and international shipping.
La Poste Group, headquartered in Paris, France, is a major European postal and logistics service provider. DPD Group operates as a key subsidiary focusing on express parcel delivery services across Europe.
DPD employs over 15,000 people and operates a fleet of more than 10,000 vehicles from 84 locations, delivering over 260 million parcels annually, demonstrating its strong market presence and extensive operational network.
"This acquisition represents our continued focus on mission-critical industrial assets with world-class tenants," said a spokesperson for Soor Capital. "DPD's commitment to this bespoke facility as part of their regional distribution network, combined with the property's strategic location and modern specifications, creates an excellent long-term investment opportunity."
Investment Highlights
The property offers compelling investment characteristics including:
- 100% occupied by DPD Group UK Limited on long-term FRI lease
- Mission-critical facility serving as regional parcel distribution center
- World-class tenant with exceptional operational and financial strength
- Strategic Burgess Hill location with excellent motorway and rail connectivity
- Modern specifications with EPC rating "A" and 8-meter eaves height
- Strong rental fundamentals with rents below current market levels
- Stable income profile with 5-yearly upward-only rent reviews in 2029 and 2034
- Long-term investment horizon with 18.65-year lease term remaining
Market Position
Located in Burgess Hill, the property benefits from the town's position as a major logistics hub in the South East. The industrial park hosts major occupiers including BAE Systems, Makita, Denso Manufacturing, Epson (UK) Ltd, and Nestlé, reflecting the area's status as a premier industrial location.
Burgess Hill's central positioning within the South East and strategic connectivity to the national motorway network via the M23 and M25 Motorways provides excellent road connectivity across London, the South East, and South Coast.
The area benefits from a skilled workforce of over 350,000 people within a 30-minute radius, with strong industrial and manufacturing heritage.
About Soor Capital
Soor Capital is a private equity real estate firm offering comprehensive investment services across the USA, UK, Europe, and GCC regions. The firm specializes in acquiring institutional-quality real estate assets with superior tenant profiles and strategic market locations. Since its establishment, Soor has transacted over £500 million of private equity real estate investments, focusing on core-plus, income-generating properties in prime locations.
