The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has advised on the leasing of the 10,200 sq ft of quality space to Regus at Pinnacle Leeds, the city centre’s tallest office tower.
Regus, the leading UK serviced office provider, is taking floors 17 and 18 on an 11-year lease.
Eamon Fox, head of Knight Frank’s office agency team in Leeds, who are marketing the building, commented: “We are delighted to have concluded this letting at one of the city’s most popular office buildings. Prominently located at the heart of Leeds city centre in Albion Street, the Pinnacle is a landmark building, which is perfectly located between the city’s historic professional core and the retail quarter.
“The building has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment and offers high quality, flexible and open plan office space boasting breath-taking panoramic views over Leeds city centre. We are delighted to welcome a well-known name like Regus to the Pinnacle in one of the most significant deals in the Albion Street corridor this year.”
Speaking on behalf of Regus, CEO Richard Morris said: “Our decision was simple to move here and reflects our strong endorsement of the qualities of the Pinnacle. The building is home to a dynamic mix of businesses and is recognised as the prime location within Leeds city centre, providing ideal working space, value and excellent amenities.
“We expect our new Leeds facility to be popular with a wide range of users including local small businesses, start-ups and remote workers, as well as national firms opening regional offices and global businesses establishing a footprint in the city.
“The new site will offer a range of flexible working options for businesses and professionals including co-working space, virtual office services, meeting rooms which are bookable by the hour, and a wide range of private offices of varying sizes,” said Mr Morris.
Among other Pinnacle office occupiers are Barnett Waddingham LLP, Optimisa Research, Schlumberger, FRP Advisory, Steer Davis Gleave and Blue Fin Insurance.
Retail and leisure tenants in the Pinnacle Podium include Joy, Superdrug, Nourish, Next, Pret a Manger, Greggs, Roxy Lanes and Tesco Express.
Nigel Doherty of property consultancy Doherty Baines, who advised Regus, added: “It is the perfect location for both staff convenience and client entertainment, Pinnacle is right next door to the flourishing Trinity Leeds shopping centre and is also surrounded by many of the city’s finest bars, restaurants and high street retail stores.”
