The Leeds office of DTZ, part of UGL Services, a division of UGL Limited (ASX: UGL), has successfully completed a letting at Wilton Developments’ 2 Bond Court office scheme to Directorbank, the leading provider of executive, non-executive and interim directors to the private equity industry.
The company has taken 1,480 sq ft of space on the first floor of the building on a five year lease. DTZ acted on behalf of Wilton Developments, whilst Edward Symmons represented Directorbank.
Wilton Developments purchased the property, formerly known as Midland House, in September 2010 and recently completed a major refurbishment and modernisation programme to deliver 15,250 sq ft of Grade A office space, with individual suites available from 1,000 sq ft.
<>The refurbishment works included, a new modern reception with video phone entry system, a 13 person lift, comfort cooling, gym quality changing rooms, stores and bicycle rack at basement level and contemporary designed toilets.
Eamon Fox, Associate Director at DTZ in Leeds, commented: “2 Bond Court is a great example of how a substantial refurbishment has helped to breathe new life into a building and attract high profile occupiers seeking centrally located, quality accommodation. The scheme is now well placed to meet demand for Grade A accommodation in Leeds city centre, in particular demand from smaller occupiers who are seeking an alternative to expensive serviced accommodation.”
Ken Brotherston, Executive Chairmanat Directorbank Group, said of the move: “2 Bond Court immediately caught our attention due to its prime location in Leeds’ central business district, the availability of high quality accommodation and access to our client base.”
Richard Corby of Edward Symmons added: “2 Bond Court has quickly established itself as a prestigious business location, attracting high calibre occupiers. Following an exhaustive search of premises within the city centre, the scheme came out as the clear choice for Directorbank.”
The latest letting to Directorbank follows a flurry of recent deals at the scheme, including insurance firm, Liberty Mutual, whilst Costa Coffee has also taken occupation of the ground floor of the building.
