Tenantside Advises Sonas Bathrooms - Supporting a Growing UK Presence

Tenantside have just advised Sonas Bathrooms on the acquisition of 60,000 sq.ft at Alto 60 Redditch.Sonas Bathrooms, Ireland’s largest bathroom supplier has built a strong reputation for high-quality bathroom design and manufacturing, with sustained demand across the UK market.

The decision to establish a dedicated UK Distribution HQ reflects both the scale of its growth and its long-term commitment to serving customers more efficiently nationwide.The new facility at Alto 60 Redditch provides Sonas with a strategically located, modern distribution base capable of supporting increased volumes, improved lead times, and future operational growth.

A strategic acquisition in a challenging market- Despite ongoing market uncertainty and heightened scrutiny around industrial rents and lease structures, Sonas moved decisively to secure a facility that met its operational requirements without overcommitting on cost or risk. Tenantside acted exclusively on behalf of Sonas, providing tenant-only advice throughout the acquisition process, including: Identifying and assessing suitable UK distribution locations, advising on rental tone and lease terms in the context of a shifting industrial market, negotiating commercial terms aligned with Sonas’s growth strategy and ensuring flexibility within the lease to accommodate future expansion. This approach enabled Sonas to secure a high-quality asset while maintaining cost discipline and long-term flexibility.

A Facility Designed for the Future, the 60,000 sq ft unit offers modern specification, efficient warehouse layout, and the infrastructure required for a national distribution operation. Crucially, it positions Sonas to scale its UK logistics platform in line with customer demand while maintaining service quality and operational resilience. As supply chains continue to evolve, having the right distribution footprint has become a competitive advantage.

This acquisition ensures Sonas is well placed to support its UK customers both now and in the years ahead. This transaction underlines the importance of independent, occupier-focused advice at a time when industrial property markets are recalibrating.

By acting solely for the tenant, Tenantside ensured that Sonas entered the UK distribution market on the right terms, with clarity on both immediate costs and longer-term liabilities.

Tenantside continues to support businesses expanding, consolidating, or renegotiating space across the UK industrial and logistics market—helping occupiers make informed decisions in increasingly complex conditions.