DJ Property has acquired the freehold of a 23,500 sq ft warehouse on the Granby Trading Estate in Weymouth, currently occupied by Tesco-owned wholesale distributor Booker under its existing lease.
The regional property investor said the off-market acquisition, completed from a private vendor represented by Goldenberg Real Estate, adds a "prominent and strategically located" property to its portfolio. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Strengthening position at Granby Trading Estate
Mickey Jones, chief executive of DJ Property, said: “This acquisition is an excellent fit for DJ Property. It strengthens our position at the Granby Trading Estate, where we have extensive existing interests, and adds a well-located property with an established tenant to our portfolio.”
Extending to more than 30 acres, the Granby Trading Estate is South Dorset's largest employment site, providing commercial premises for a wide range of local, national and international businesses. DJ Property owns and manages a significant number of properties across the estate and has invested in its commercial development over decades.
Gateway location and long-term strategy
The Booker property occupies a gateway position facing Chickerell Road at one end of the principal route through the estate. At the opposite end are Waverley House and Fleet House, which DJ Property acquired in 2025, extending to approximately 5.32 acres.
Mr Jones added: “The Granby Trading Estate remains one of the most important commercial locations in South Dorset and we continue to see opportunities to invest in quality assets across the estate.”
Growth ambitions after 60 years of investment
The latest acquisition forms part of DJ Property's long-term growth strategy, building on more than 60 years of property investment and development across South Dorset. The company now has more than 500,000 sq ft under ownership and management and says it is looking to pursue new acquisition and development opportunities as it enters its next phase of growth.
“Our approach has always been to invest for the long term,” added Mr Jones. “After more than 60 years in property, we remain ambitious about the future and are actively pursuing further acquisition and development opportunities as we continue to grow the business.”
