Citibase to boost local economy with flexible office hub in Liverpool

Citibase is helping to boost the local economy with the launch of Citibase Liverpool Moorfields, which will have the potential to provide more than 27,000 sq ft of flexible and affordable serviced office space.

The new hub will be able to offer a vibrant home for more than 450 SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs and larger corporates, in the heart of Liverpool.

Citibase Liverpool Moorfields is housed in the five-storey newly-refurbished, Centric House, in one of the city’s premier business locations.

Set directly opposite Moorfields station, all of Liverpool’s best shops, restaurants and amenities are right on the doorstep.

Centric House was recently purchased by CERT Property, with the plan to convert the former Barclays Bank property to offer flexible office space.

Hot on the heels of the recent launch of Citibase Salford Quays, Citibase Liverpool Moorfields is the second management deal Citibase has been appointed to with CERT Property during the past six months.

The launch of the flexible officing hub marks Citibase’s fifth centre in the North West, following the opening of Citibase Warrington Birchwood last year and the recent expansion of Citibase Manchester Old Trafford, which has doubled in size, reflecting the region’s appetite for its flexible, fully serviced offices.

The excellent transport links are a major plus for the new centre.

Moorfields station is right across the street for local Merseyrail services, while Lime Street mainline station, Liverpool One bus station and the famous Mersey Ferries are all within a 10 minute walk.

Commuting by road is a breeze, being just off the A57 (Dale Street) and handy for the M57, M58 and M62 motorways as well as the Queensway and Kingsway tunnels.

Citibase chief executive Steve Jude said: “Citibase Liverpool Moorfields is the latest example of one of our existing clients commissioning us to take on another management contract to help transform their vacant office space.

“We’ve proved that by transforming their under-utilised buildings into thriving flexible office space, we have been able to quickly turn them into positive assets, and provide them with a steady cash flow as a result.

“After the successful launch of Citibase Salford Quays in their building The Junction, we are thrilled to be working with CERT Property again on Citibase Liverpool Moorfields.

“With the flexible working revolution booming, demand continues to soar as businesses both large and small increasingly turn to our low-risk, short-term contracts.”

Managing director of CERT Property, Howard Lord, said: “Citibase was the perfect partner for us to help transform this building into flexible office space, having worked with them on The Junction in Salford Quays.

“Centric House is in a superb location in the city core, with Moorfields train station directly opposite and within walking distance of the historic docks.

“As the world of work continues to evolve we have recognised the growing demand for adaptable and flexible serviced office accommodation.”

As with Citibase’s other business centres throughout the UK, Citibase Liverpool Moorfields will offer suites in various sizes, from one person to much larger spaces, making it ideal for businesses at every stage of their development.

The centre also enjoys superfast broadband with a range of internet and telecoms packages, 24-hour access, on-site bicycle parking, meeting rooms and a friendly concierge team offering a variety of business support services.