HWBC advised their client Credit Suisse on the purchase of Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone. Credit Suisse acquired the shopping centre for €43.5M reflecting a net initial yield of nearly 7%. Golden Island is the dominant centre in the region and provides a retail offering of over 14,320 sq.m. (154,141 sq. ft.). The scheme is anchored by Tesco & Penneys with a strong supporting lineup including Wallis, Argos, Boots and Elverys Sports. For more on this story see here.
