Serviced office giant takes Salisbury space

Global workspace provider Regus has taken space in Cross Keys House, in the heart of Salisbury City Centre.

This follows a deal being successfully negotiated by property consultancy Myddelton & Major.

Regus is leasing Third Floor North and Third Floor West at Cross Keys House in Queen Street for an undisclosed sum.

The company will operate a serviced office facility from its space at the property which totals 7,285 sq ft.

Myddelton & Major Partner Dean Speer said: “Regus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace solutions, with customers including some of the most successful entrepreneurs, individuals and large corporations.

“We are very pleased to have been able to bring this significant international brand to Salisbury.

“The company, which was founded in 1989 in Brussels and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, has a network of almost 3,000 business centres, spanning almost 900 cities across 120 countries.

Richard Morris, UK CEO of Regus, said: “We’re delighted to be opening in Salisbury. Our new Queen Street site will be perfect for any business looking for an accessible, central location in Salisbury and make a welcome addition to our network in the South West.

We expect strong take-up from local small businesses, start-ups and remote workers as well as larger firms establishing a footprint in the area.”

Michael Butcher, Commercial Finance Director for the landlord, Quantum Group, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Regus to Salisbury and to Cross Keys House.  Tenant requirements for office space are changing, both nationally and locally, with a clear need for flexible office space in Salisbury.

“We believe that Regus’ offering from our central location on the Guildhall Square will meet this demand and give a real boost to the city’s business infrastructure”.

Michael added:  “Myddelton & Major’s tenacity was a key element in bringing this lease to fruition, with Dean Speer’s strong sector experience meaning that the landlord was well placed to take this opportunity.  We look forward to continuing our excellent relationship with Myddelton & Major.”

Cross Keys House, overlooking the Market Square in the city centre, is situated in a highly prominent on the corner of Queen Street and Winchester Street.

The stunning period property has been fully refurbished to provide high quality office suites with features including category II lighting, fitted carpets, suspended ceilings, male/female/disabled WCs, perimeter trunking, kitchen facilities and central heating.

A feature entrance leads from Queen Street and the property is served by two lifts providing access to all floors.