Employment and training specialist Seetec has taken a new lease on part of the first floor at the Quorum, one of Bristol’s prominent office buildings owned by Aviva Investors, in a deal negotiated by Colliers International.
The distinctive five-storey office building on Bond Street in the heart of the city’s commercial district has been refurbished to provide quality office accommodation at a highly competitive rent.
James Preece, a director at Colliers International’s Bristol office, said Seetec had taken 4,014 sq ft on a five year lease.
“The Quorum is continuing to see a good level of enquiries by offering flexible space in suites from 1,500 sq ft. The faster than anticipated recovery has triggered a rush of moves since the beginning of the year and we have a number of deals under offer.”
Formerly occupied by several departments from Bristol City Council, Quorum is home to several major players including Echo Managed Services, Hogg Robinson, Clarity OSS, Camcode and Planglow.
Julian Cobourne of Aviva Investors said: “Having remodelled the main reception and progressively refurbished the suites, the Quorum now offers modern office space with excellent natural light, as well as efficient floor plates to allow for partitioning. Our flexible leasing policy and willingness to sub-divide to suit occupiers has resulted in good demand.”
With its ideal position beside the inner circuit ring road, Quorum provides excellent access to the M32 and motorway network and is less than ten minutes’ walk from Temple Meads.
Chris Meredith a Director from joint agent Savills, said: “Q1 take-up highlighted increased activity, especially in the sub-3,000 sq ft bracket.
“Clear demand for top grade and refurbished accommodation is going hand in hand with the drop in supply of older, poor quality stock – some of which is being taken out of the market for conversion into residential accommodation.”
