Commercial property specialists, DJ Property has expanded its South Dorset portfolio with the acquisition of Waverley House and the adjacent Fleet House, two high-quality commercial assets located on the established Granby Trading Estate in Weymouth.
Waverley House is a purpose-built facility occupied by Ultra Electronics CEMS Ltd, a specialist in the design and manufacture of mission-critical electronic systems for defence and aerospace applications. The building also accommodates Ultra Maritime, focused on maritime defence technologies, and Magicard, a global provider of secure ID card printing solutions – together making the 2.07 acre site a centre for advanced engineering and high-value manufacturing in South Dorset.
Fleet House, situated next to Waverley House, is home to the Dorset Echo headquarters, The Print Centre which produces the Dorset Echo and other regional titles, and LOCALiQ, a digital marketing agency – all operated by Newsquest Media Group, one of the UK’s largest regional media organisations. This site extends to approximately 3.25 acres.
Together, the two properties hold prominent gateway positions into the Granby Trading Estate, Weymouth’s principal employment site.
The transaction, led by Richard Norgrove, Property Director for DJ Property, completed on Monday 7th July 2025.
Mickey Jones, Chief Executive of DJ Property, commented:
“Waverley House and Fleet House are high-quality assets in one of the region’s most important employment locations. Positioned at a key gateway to the Granby Trading Estate, they benefit from excellent visibility and access. With strong, long-established occupiers and a clear strategic fit, this acquisition reinforces our long-term commitment to investing in the area and supporting South Dorset’s business infrastructure.”
DJ Property owns and manages over 200 commercial properties in South Dorset, with Waverley House and Fleet House joining a portfolio known for supporting local enterprise and long-term business partnerships in the region.
Find out more about the company at DJProperty.com