Herefordshire office development attracts new tenants

A HEREFORDSHIRE office development is booming despite the tough economic climate, after securing three new lettings.

Set in the heart of the Brockhampton Estate, the offices have been marketed for the past 12 months with six units leased, one under offer and two remaining.

Rob Champion, of letting agents Halls Commercial, said: “We are delighted to have agreed further lettings on four more units at Brockhampton. Whilst the demand for space has not surprised us, given the site’s qualities, it has been excellent to see a number of local businesses continuing to grow despite the continued uncertainty in global markets.

“Brockhampton is rapidly evolving into a rural business centre where modern, often high tech businesses can thrive.  The influx of workers is creating vibrancy in the local community and helping to support numerous other local businesses along the way.”

The Timebank, which provides a financial planning consultancy service, has signed a five-year lease at Brockhampton offices for the Middle Granary, measuring 947 sq ft.
Founded in 2002, the company employs eight people and has relocated from offices in Herefordshire.

Damian Davies, director of The Timebank, said: “We chose the Middle Granary because we needed a bigger office space and Brockhampton provides first class space in beautiful surroundings.”

Propersmart, founders of a deal-based website, has leased the Lower Granary, measuring 1,303 sq ft, on a two-year contract.

Ambrey Risk, a security risk management company, has pledged itself to Brockhampton for a further five years after expanding into two additional units on the estate – West Stables (775 sq ft) and Great Barn South (1,421 sq ft).

The company, which already leases The Dairy (2,099 sq ft), has doubled its square footage and now occupies just over 40% of the total floor area of the development.

The development’s first tenant, The Site Doctor Ltd, has recently completed its first 12 months in occupation.

Tim Gaunt, managing director, said: “Things continue to go from strength to strength with Brockhampton and we are thrilled that so many other businesses have seen the benefits of locating to the site.”