Video production firm snaps up new commercial premises

Video production firm Ark Media has acquired its first commercial property – with help from two fellow Chamber members.

Ark Media – led by CEO Phil Arkinstall who is the honorary chair of the Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber – secured the new premises a few doors away from its current Wrens Court offices, with support from Central Property Finance and Burley Browne.

Renovation of the four-storey, 7,000 sq ft premises will now begin – with plans to have the offices ready by Christmas.

Sam Sturdy, from Central Property Finance, has been working with Phil over a number of years to find the perfect acquisition to help grow his agency. 

The town centre property became available via Burley Browne, the Sutton Coldfield-based chartered surveyors and commercial property experts.

Sam said: “It has been so rewarding after knowing Phil for many years that he finally found the perfect property for his business property investment. 

“Over time we had discussed a few opportunities but none seemed right. The property has enormous potential but didn’t come without challenges. 

“It had been left empty for some time, a victim of Covid years.”

Phil added: “With Ark Media's expansion plans and the idea of a business centre in the middle of Royal Sutton Coldfield, I'm delighted that Sam and the Central Business Finance team could support me in this acquisition.

“Renovation works have begun and we are keep to make the centre the heart of Sutton's business community.”

Pictured: Phil Arkinstall and Sam Sturdy