Redditch commercial property agents John Truslove "signed the way" for the Automobile Association to take a major site in the town.

The AA has leased a factory/warehouse at the io Centre at Park Farm, one of Redditch's premier industrial locations.

The unit, one of six across Britain, is for the production and distribution of the organisation's specialist events and new development "yellow plate" signs business, highlighting the likes of housing schemes and music festivals.

And John Truslove, who acted for owners, the Church Commissioners, have been praised for responding fast to get the deal done.

Partner Ian Parker said: "We were glad we could be of help on this transaction, playing a part in bringing such a prestige organisation to Redditch."

Mark Fitzpatrick, of the Birmingham office of GVA, who acted for the AA, said: "The premises were oven ready for the AA's requirements and we were very impressed by John Truslove and the Church Commissioners' ability to get it turned round so quickly.

"That was exactly what the AA needed."

An AA spokesman said: "Our new facilities are just what were required. We wanted to retain an operation in the middle of the country for ease of serving our customers. Redditch has excellent transport links and we are very happy the way it all worked out for the best."

Law firm Bond Pearce acted for the Church Commissioners and Payne Hicks Beach for the AA.

The io Centre is a development of ten high quality factory/warehouse buildings. For further information contact Ian Parker of John Truslove or joint agents DTZ.

For more information on John Truslove, view the website here: www.johntruslove.com