Property development company launches virtual office scheme

A COMMERCIAL property development company is launching a new virtual office scheme designed to benefit start up and satellite businesses.

Brighouse-based Henderson Property’s HP Virtual Office scheme will offer businesses access to standard virtual office amenities such as communication and address services but will also include additional, non-standard benefits such as discounted rates on business insurance, accountancy and advertising as part of the package.

The idea, the brainchild of Henderson Property managing director Graeme Henderson, will see the company partner with local businesses across the Calderdale and Kirklees area that want to promote their services through a discounted rate or special offer as part of the scheme.

Mr Henderson said: “What will set this apart from run-of-the-mill virtual office schemes is the wide range of useful benefits that our customers will get access to as part of their virtual office package.

“This will range from helpful administration services such as free telephone answering, meeting room hire and printing and scanning services, to more specialised help and support in areas including energy services, website design and advertising.”

The company said the scheme is aimed at those who are not ready for a ‘bricks and mortar’ office but will replicate the same high standards that Henderson Property currently delivers across its offices in Brighouse.

Established in 2000, Henderson Property has contributed to the redevelopment of some of the town’s historic buildings, including The Boathouse, The Coach House, and most recently, former textile mill, Thornhill Brigg Mills.

Mr Henderson added: “We currently have 100% occupancy with a waiting list for space, and our new conversions have been fully let almost immediately upon completion.

“This has been a continuous trend over the last ten years and we’re now aiming to expand into the virtual office market and deliver the same high levels of service and convenience to developing businesses or those that would like a presence in the area, minus the physical property.”