AN industrial estate in East Kilbride has changed hands in a #6.5m deal.

The Henderson Property Fund has purchased Langlands Place, part of Kelvin South Industrial Estate, from Ashtenne Holdings plc.

The purchase price reflects a net initial yield of 9.24%.

The acquisition consists of 22 modern units. Built in 1990, they offer a total of 153,430sq ft of space

The purchasers are

optimistic about prospects for rental growth, particularly since there is a

current shortage of modern quality space in the new town.

Eric Young & Co and DTZ Debenham Thorpe acted for The Henderson Property Fund, Sanders Cartwright acted for Ashtenne Holdings plc.