Yorkshire House welcomes new tenants
IT consultancy Alscient is to move into the iconic Yorkshire House in the heart of Leeds and said its relocation will provide new jobs, training and career opportunities for local people.
Alscient, which is relocating from Whitehall Road in Leeds, has taken 2,410 sq ft of office space on the fifth floor of Yorkshire House.
Yorkshire House has recently undergone a £2m refurbishment, creating Grade A office space in Leeds. It is home to law firm Lupton Fawcett Denison Till.
Eamon Fox, director at property agents DTZ, which is marketing Yorkshire House, said: “I am delighted to have acted for Alscient in the next stage of their planned growth.
“Our client is a truly turnkey provider of best-in-class products for IT systems. So, to have acquired such wonderful penthouse offices within Yorkshire House is fitting for a firm which prides itself on its expertise and service levels.”
Alscient have taken a five-year lease at Yorkshire House.
Jerry Catallo of Alscient said: “Yorkshire House is an outstanding building that fits our requirements perfectly and will help strengthen our position for serving our customers. The office has inspiring views across Leeds city centre and is the ideal space for collaborative working with our customers and partners.
“The opening of our new office will provide new jobs, training and career opportunities for the strong talent pool of graduates and professionals based in Leeds and the surrounding area.”
The flagship seven-storey building, which dominates Greek Street and East Parade in the professional and financial core of the city, is owned by the Apia Regional Office Fund and Asset Managed by Hansteen Holdings.
Charlie Royle of Hansteen said: “We are delighted to welcome Alscient to their new modern and contemporary premises at Yorkshire House. We have invested a great deal of time and care, as well as money, into the refurbishment of this significant Leeds office building, and it is fitting that an accomplished and successful IT consultancy such as Alscient should be taking space here.
The joint marketing agents are the Leeds office of Knight Frank.
