Troubled Harlequin puts HQ up for sale

Laura Miller
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Troubled overseas property investment scheme Harlequin has put its headquarters up for sale.

The warehouse and offices in the Honywood Business Park in Basildon have been listed for sale on property website Rightmove for £525,000. Harlequin owner David Ames would also consider leasing back the first floor offices at a rent of £25,000 per year, according to the advert. A spokesperson for the company said: "Harlequin owns its Basildon offices and occupies the first floor of Unit 11, with all other space let to third parties. "Harlequin is attempting to sell in order to discharge its liability and remove its responsibilities as a lessor." The move raises further questions ...

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