GVA Grimley grows Birmingham operation
GVA Grimley’s Birmingham office has increased the size of its operation in the city in a move said to reflect the firm’s growing confidence in the Midlands’ property market.
The company has agreed to expand office space at its base in Three Brindleyplace by 6,660 sq ft. The move brings its total occupation to 33,260 sq ft.
The property consultancy had grown to occupy 26,600 sq ft of office space on the ground and first floors of the building, where the firm took occupation upon completion of Three Brindleyplace in 1998. The expansion will see GVA Grimley taking further space on part of the fourth floor of the building.
With 350 employees currently within the Birmingham office, the firm has experienced growth in a number of service areas and teams including Property Management, Property Management Accounts, Insolvency and Building. The recent introduction of the Economic and Social Development team has also brought further employees to the team.
Ian Stringer, Regional Senior Director at GVA Grimley, said: “Since our move to Brindleyplace almost 12 years ago, the firm has benefited from the quality, flexible office space provided at Three Brindleyplace. The building has allowed the business to grow into the 350 strong team we are today, despite the recent difficult economic conditions.
“With safe and secure car parking provision, a range of excellent facilities for staff and an intensively managed environment, the estate provides a well-connected base to attract not only quality employees but also the clients needed to continue to grow the business.”
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The deal follows Hines Global REIT and Moorfield’s completion of the £190m acquisition of eight buildings at Brindleyplace last month. The acquisition included the purchase of Three Brindleyplace from The Brindleyplace Ltd Partnership.
Igor Mathias, of Hines said: “GVA Grimley is one of Brindleyplace’s longest standing and valued tenants. The news of the property consultancy’s expansion is testament to the quality of the office accommodation on offer at the estate, as well as the variety of amenities that make this internationally renowned location extremely attractive to both businesses at the estate and leisure visitors from much further afield.”
