CBRE Global Investors, the real estate investment company, has recently completed the sale of the Proteus Portfolio comprising four multi-let industrial estates located in the Midlands and the South East in the UK.

CBRE Global Investors, the real estate investment company, has recently completed the sale of the Proteus Portfolio comprising four multi-let industrial estates located in the Midlands and the South East in the UK.

The deal was completed for a combined price of £23 mln (€28 mln), reflecting a net initial yield of 7.7% and a reversionary yield of 8.1%.

The buyer is Threadneedle Investments.

The properties have been managed by CBRE Global Investors since 2010, and during this time significant value has been added following a refurbishment programme, which has led to 19 new lettings and eight lease extensions.

The four properties comprise 35 units totalling 331,000 sq ft (30,750 m2). The portfolio has a low void rate of 5.6% and a weighted average unexpired lease term of 9.5 years to lease expiries.

Michael Ness, head of UK, CBRE Global Investors, said: 'We are very pleased with the price achieved, which was the result of a three year strategy to reposition the assets through a refurbishment and re-letting campaign which has ultimately added value for our client.'

CBRE Global Investors was advised by CBRE on the sale. Knight Frank acted for Threadneedle.