Drum Income Plus Real Estate Investment Trust has acquired Kew Retail Park in Southport for £8.65 million. The 53,858 square foot investment is currently occupied by Poundstretcher, Carpetright, Wickes, Carphone Warehouse, Dreams and Sofology. The purchase price reflects an acquisition yield of 8.78% and bolsters DRIP REIT's presence in the North West, where it already has office investments in Cheadle and Manchester.