Havant is a Hampshire town strategically positioned between Portsmouth and Chichester on the A27/A3(M) corridor. The town has significant industrial and retail employment areas and benefits from its proximity to Hayling Island's seaside tourism. Havant Thicket reservoir construction nearby will create a new recreational destination and water supply.
“Strategic location between Portsmouth and Chichester. Dunsbury Park attracting tech companies. Hayling Island offers holiday market.”
— CMB Market Analysis
Havant town centre regeneration masterplan; Dunsbury Park employment area; Havant Thicket Reservoir (new recreational facility); Leigh Park housing renewal; Langstone Technology Park
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Havant presents development opportunities linked to Havant town centre regeneration masterplan. Growing demand from the Manufacturing sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Standard appetite for mainstream properties. Tech and industrial favoured.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Havant and the wider Hampshire region, from industrial unit purchases to retail unit purchases.
Havant is a Hampshire town strategically positioned between Portsmouth and Chichester on the A27/A3(M) corridor. The commercial property market benefits from strong demand across Manufacturing, Retail, Technology sectors, creating diverse occupier interest and reducing single-sector risk. With average yields of 5.6% and 13.8% price growth over five years, Havant offers compelling returns for commercial property investors. Excellent connectivity via South Western Railway to London Waterloo (85 mins)/Portsmouth supports tenant demand and underpins long-term property values. Ongoing regeneration activity, including Havant town centre regeneration masterplan, further enhances the investment outlook and signals sustained public and private sector confidence.
The Havant market requires realistic expectations around liquidity and exit timelines for commercial assets. Secondary location pricing can be volatile, and investors benefit from strong local knowledge and established lender relationships.
Havant's commercial property landscape has been shaped by Havant town centre regeneration masterplan. Growth in the Manufacturing sector has driven notable investment activity, with occupier demand supporting new development and refurbishment projects across the area.
Havant falls under Hampshire planning authority, where the adopted local plan supports commercial development and economic growth. Planning decisions reflect a balance between heritage conservation and enabling new investment, with CIL charges and Section 106 contributions applying to larger schemes.
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