Onyx Business Parks Triumphs at the 2023 Exeter Property Awards, Winning Commercial Development of the Year

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| Lewis Watts

Onyx Business Parks team members attending the Exeter Property Awards 2023. The team of 5 members has just received their award for commercial development of the year.
Onyx Business Parks team members attending the Exeter Property Awards 2023. The team of 5 members has just received their award for commercial development of the year.

Award winning Onyx Business Parks

Onyx Business Parks, a prominent name in the Southwest region’s commercial property sector, has secured the coveted title of Commercial Development of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Exeter Property Awards. The awards ceremony took place on October 20, 2023, at a celebratory luncheon event held at the heart of Exeter.

The Exeter Property Awards, following its successful debut year, continues to recognise and celebrate excellence in the city’s vibrant property sector. From residential to commercial, lettings to new builds, the awards showcase the ingenuity and dedication of property companies that are shaping the destiny of Exeter.

Commercial development of the year

Onyx Business Parks stood out as the winner in the Commercial Development of the Year category, underscoring its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the creation of flexible workspaces that empower SME businesses to thrive and expand.

Key features of Onyx’s award-winning Skypark development include

  • 35 freehold business units
  • Suitable for B2, B8, and Class E Part G usage
  • Covered bicycle storage
  • Excellent transport connectivity near the A30 and M5 junction 29
  • Purchase options through SSAS pension or SIPP
  • High occupational and investment demand
  • Located within the Exeter & East Devon Enterprise Zone
  • Units sized at 1,000 sq ft, with flexible mezzanine options
  • Allocated parking and loading bay
  • Solar PV and electric car charging points
  • Sustainable features and BREEAM Excellent certification

Onyx Business Parks has a successful track record, having completed and sold over 160 light industrial units, providing more than 240,000 sq. ft of commercial space and generating over £35,725,000 in revenue. They have also played a crucial role in facilitating the expansion and growth of key occupiers through serviced parcels of land.

Commenting on their win, a representative from Onyx Business Parks stated, “We are honoured to receive the Commercial Development of the Year award at the 2023 Exeter Property Awards. This recognition underscores our commitment to providing exceptional commercial spaces that meet the diverse needs of our clients while prioritising sustainability and innovation.”

About Onyx Business Parks

ONYX Business Parks was founded in 2019 with a mission to create inspiring workspaces for SME businesses to grow and thrive. They offer a range of flexible commercial spaces and serviced parcels of land across the Southwest region, emphasising sustainability, strategic locations, and fostering a collaborative business network.

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