Trio of deals for city centre office building

An environmental consultancy firm has expanded into Joseph’s Well in Leeds, which has undergone a major refurbishment.

Weetwood Service has relocated from St Paul’s Street, taking 1,052 sq ft of office space.

Weetwood Services is one of two new occupiers at Joseph’s Well, with construction company the Torsion Group taking an 886 sq ft office suite and Curvature Services (UK) expanding within the building, almost doubling its space with a new 1,023 sq ft office.

Kevin Tilford, Weetwood’s managing director, said: “We have moved in order to provide a better environment for our staff and to strengthen our brand in Leeds. We considered a number of locations before settling on Joseph’s Well.

“The key things that ‘swung it’ were proximity to the city centre, onsite parking, the presence of super-fast fibre broadband within the building and the ability to have a suite customised as part of a comprehensive refurbishment. The building also provides a safe and secure environment with 24/7 access which is obviously a key consideration.”

The transformation of the 156,000 sq ft five-storey building in Westgate, which was originally built for Leeds clothing magnate and MP Sir John Barran, has been undertaken by Leeds-based property company J Pullan & Sons.

Bruce Strachan, property director of Pullan’s,said: “These three deals underline our belief that Joseph’s Well provides the best value offices in Leeds. Rents are only £16.75 per sq ft, including all service charges, and are fixed for three years. There is currently 14,500 sq ft of quality office space available in the building in a range of suite sizes from 180 sq ft to 5,000 sq ft.

“These three new deals underline the continuing popularity of Joseph’s Well. Following the refurbishment, we have seen an increasing level of interest in Joseph’s Well resulting in new lettings. Our new tenants reflect the versatility and flexibility of space here, which is attracting a real breadth of occupiers.”

The joint marketing agents for Joseph’s Well are Carter Towler anthe Leeds office of WSB.