A NUMBER of commercial property transactions have taken place in Bolton town centre.

Millfield Estates have purchased the freehold interest at 77-79 Knowsley Street, a 3,943 sq ft office building from Britannic Assurance. The purchaser paid £97,000 for the property.

DTZ Debenham Tie Leung acted for Britannic Assurance, while the purchasers represented themselves.

At Gates Shopping Centre, DTZ Debenham Tie Leung acting on behalf of the landlord Boots Properties PLC, have completed lettings: Streetwise Sports have extended their representation in the above scheme and have taken an adjoining unit to now occupy units 4&5 which extend to 3,556 sq ft for 15 years at a rental at £80,000 per annum.

They were represented by Smith Young Partnership.

Christmas & Clarence Ltd have taken a new 10 year lease on Unit 3 which extends to 1,438 sq ft at a rental of £25,000 per annum.