Lettings and renewals keep occupancy at record highs for Warrington’s The Base

The Base, Warrington’s largest hub for SMEs, has sustained occupancy levels above 90% after a trio of lettings and two lease renewals.

Situated on Dallam Lane, near the town’s bus and railway stations, it is preparing to welcome energy infrastructure specialist SPL Powerlines alongside biofuels and clean energy company SEFG and health-tec provider Alertacall.

The deals follow on the heels of two lease renewals by existing tenants, Constructsys – which specialises in enterprise AI systems – and economic development consultancy Mickledore.

Collectively, the deals represent 3,000 sq ft and each comes with an all-inclusive rent, which building operator, Langtree, says is popular because it provides occupiers with certainty.

Alison Handley, Langtree’s business development manager for the Grade A site, said: “In a time of cost uncertainty bosses want to fix their total occupancy costs, so wrapping them up in a single price makes sense.”

The Base

The units offer mega-fast broadband access and facilities including modern meeting rooms and a comprehensive business support service.

“We’ve curated a really lively eco-system in the building, with tenants inter-trading so that they ‘grow from within’,” added Alison.

The building is owned by Warrington & Co, the council’s private sector-led economic development arm. 

Eleanor Blackburn, head of inclusive economy at Warrington Council, said: “We set out to provide a home where we could help incubate not just the next generation of entrepreneurs, but also businesses involved in cutting-edge technology.

“The Base has helped develop new facets to Warrington’s economy that will stand the town in good stead into the future.”

The Base provides 50,000 sq ft of office space and in its last survey of tenants, Langtree found that 44% of occupiers have neighbours within The Base as customers, while 11% use them as suppliers.  A further 22% collaborate on projects.