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William Davies, managing director of Aspect Maintenance, said there is, however, little point in putting off the inevitable and businesses should therefore embrace office refurbishment plans ahead of the winter, where poor sustainable office design practices could see firms paying out more for energy and repairs.

He commented: "Now is the perfect time to undertake property health checks; not only to help prevent system breakdowns, but also to save more costly repair bills later on down the line."

Mr Davies added that for instance, when the cold weather sets in he expects to see a rise in the number of companies looking to replace their old boiler and heating systems.

According to the latest commercial property report by Jones Lang LaSalle, total returns on prime assets were 5.8 per cent, with a four per cent rise in capital values during the third quarter of this year.


]]> Morgan Lovell Modern office design space in Spinningfields has been awarded the best development outside central London accolade at this year's Office Development Awards.

The 37,000 sq m of modern office design space at 3 Hardman Street are presently un-let and is the region's largest speculatively built office interior structure, according to Business Desk.

Created for Allied London, the modern office design space makes use of a range of sustainable office design features, with the awards judges focussing specifically on the quality of materials used and the fact it received a BREEAM rating of Excellent.

Meanwhile, local paper the Darlington & Stockton Times recently reported that brothers Nick and Chris Hobson have succeeded in transforming an old farm into new modern office design space which embraces elements of sustainable office design.

The pair transformed Derwent Estate's 2,470-acre Woodhouse Grange Farm into new office interior space and are now looking to lease the space to a green business.


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The company will now occupy the first and second floor offices of Castle House in Castle Street, in addition to the whole of Rowanmoor House and Sarum House.

As part of the office relocation, the firm plans to move its sales support, finance and marketing divisions to Castle House.

"We have seen a continuous growth in new business and as a result additional office space was needed to accommodate the increase in staff and business operations," commented Ian Hammond, managing director of Rowanmoor Pensions.

Elsewhere, NE Business recently reported Gateshead-based IT business United Carlton Office Systems is to expand its office interior space in the town.

The company is taking on additional members of staff in both York and Gateshead as part of plans to increase turnover and facilitate further expansion in the future.


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The company has plans to carry out an office refurbishment project to create 5,000 additional sq ft of modern office design space at the site, which it purchased for £339,000 earlier this month.

"We see the downturn in the market as an opportunity to grow and diversify and this investment is testament to our determination to continue to expand," said operations director Chris Earle.

Meanwhile, Addiction Dependency Solutions (ADS) recently announced it has purchased the former office interior of Big Issue of the North for £1 million.

ADS was a former tenant in the building - which is situated on Oldham Street in Manchester - but will now take over the whole of the building following this deal.

Big Issue is planning an office relocation to other premises in the city in the near future.


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The Oxford Mail reports on the plans to bring a variety of different services into one location.

Young residents are to be provided with a one-stop shop for careers advice, counselling and other services relevant to their needs.

The region's Connexions advisory service is also moving to the venue following the office refurbishment.

Local young people were also consulted in the early stages of the office refurb to ensure that their views were taken into account.

Oxfordshire County Council cabinet member for children, young people and families Louise Chapman tells the publication: "I'm delighted young people who are set to benefit from this revamp were involved in the initial planning and design stages."

The council has also recently announced new funding for local projects aimed at improving the quality of life of young Oxfordshire residents by involving them in leisure programmes.

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NE Business reported United Carlton Office Systems is set to take on five extra staff at its headquarters in Gateshead and a further three employees at its office inrterior space in York.

Sales director John Ellis told the publication: "We want to continue to grow the business and increase turnover and profitability.

"We believe we are a strong company and we intend to look in the new year at possibly acquiring another business. We've never done that before."

Elsewhere in the region, the newspaper also recently reported that the Tyne and Wear Development Company is offering help to businesses carry out their office relocation plans.

The firm has been in operation for the last 20 years and prides itself on being able to make the transition between office interior space as smooth as possible for companies that search out its services.



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Local paper the Birmingham Post reported The Kettleworks, on Northwood Street in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, is to be transformed into new modern office design space.

Wife of the former director at Bulpitt & Sons - owners of the building prior to its sale in 1970 - Iris Bulpitt told the publication: "It's sad to see the old place in such disrepair but I'm so pleased it's not being demolished. It's in a prominent location and is one of the Jewellery Quarter landmarks."

Meanwhile, Oakus Developments recently announced that interest in office relocations to its 12-acre Tempus 10 site in Birmingham remain strong.

The company noted that an additional 90,000 sq ft of modern office design space is presently in the pipeline at the office park, with businesses already enquiring as to availability once it is completed.


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Mr Dacre has made the multimillion-pound investment in an office block on Rouen Road in Norwich and hopes to create a new modern office design space at the premises, local paper the Eastern Daily Press reported.

"I'm still in the market for property, but I only buy what turns me on - on the basis that if I like it, other people will," he told the publication.

In addition, Mr Dacre noted that the new 23,000 sq ft of office interior space at the development should be completed by January.

Meanwhile, entrepreneur and Dragons' Den regular Theo Pathitis recently told the Sun that companies could make considerable savings by embracing sustainable office design.

He argued that the replacement of old air conditioning and heating equipment could help to reduce carbon emissions, as well as providing significant long-term cost reductions for firms.


]]> Morgan Lovell office interior building in Manchester has undergone a dramatic office refurbishment project after standing empty for the last 17 months.

Following 30 years of neglect and being described as an eye sore for much of this time, 80 Mosley Street has been refurbished to reflect the modern office design principles of its developer Bilsdale Properties.

Construction firm WT Partnership has now relocated to the premises after agreeing a ten-year lease for a 1,800 sq ft of modern office design space at the site.

David Lynch, of Bilsdale Properties, said: "We are experiencing interest from a wide range of occupiers and we are delighted that WT Partnership has decided to relocate business to 80 Mosley Street."

Elsewhere in the city, Crain's Manchester Business recently reported that Lloyds underwriting firm Red Star Equity has set up a new modern office design space at Pall Mall Court on King Street.

The company has signed a long-term lease on the premises and hopes its new office space will enable the business to provide "tailored solutions" for local brokers and firms.


]]> Morgan Lovell office refurbishment during a time of upheaval in the construction sector, it has been suggested.

Colin Becker, equity director for commercial property agency MERJS, explains that the reduction in new construction has resulted in more property professionals being available for office refurbs.

As a result, labour costs associated with office refurbishment are lower than was previously the case, he claims.

"Now is an excellent time to invest in property refurbishment," he concludes.

However, he adds that commercial landlords could find the renewal of existing contracts to be more lucrative than undertaking office refurbs.

"If a good tenant is able to be secured for a solid five-year period, stability of rental income is also very welcome," he observes.

MERJS urges companies to seek adequate advice before acquiring new property due to the significant size of the cost involved in doing so.

]]> Morgan Lovell office refurbishment programme has led to industrial units in Cambridge being listed for leasing by commercial real estate consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH).

Unit 3 Viking Way in the Bar Hill area and Units 18 and 19 Trafalgar Way have all undergone "extensive" office refurbishment, according to the firm.

They now provide toilet facilities and office space which is said to be of a "good clean" standard.

Office interiors of 5,395 sq ft up to a maximum area of 12,744 sq ft are available on a repairing and insuring lease basis.

LSH previously offered space in St Ives office development James Hall, a structure with more than 20,000 sq ft of office interiors available to tenants.

At a rent per sq ft of £16, LSH notes that James Hall ranks as one of the most lucrative developments in St Ives, equalling the highest price previously paid in the area.

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Local paper the Negotiator reported that the business has purchased the restaurant next door to its Notting Hill offices and has transformed the building into a large office, with the new modern office design space spanning the entire corner of the junction of Pembridge Road and Kensington Park Road.

Peter Rollings, managing director of the agency, said: "We paid a small premium for the lease, but a quarter of what it was priced at four years ago."

He added that the new office interior space will house 35 staff and he is therefore in the process of recruiting for further salespersons.

Meanwhile, KPMG recently announced that it is to move from its Canary Wharf offices to new modern office interior space at 15 Canada Square.


]]> Morgan Lovell office refurbishment project which has enabled it to expand its letting at The Pinnacle building on King Street in Manchester.

The company has taken on an additional 2,640 sq ft of modern office design space at the building and has extended its lease on the property by a further ten years at £28.80 per sq ft.

Will Lewis of WHR advised owner Legal & General on the transaction. He said: "In times where a number of law firms are downsizing, it is great to see a firm such as McGrigors double the size of its Manchester operation."

Elsewhere in the city, driver recruitment company Transline recently announced its own office relocation plans, with the firm moving to a letting at Warren Bruce Court on Trafford Park.

The firm was keen to stay in the north-west having developed good relations with a number of clients in the region.


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Michael Rhydderch, a partner at Cushman & Wakefield, said that there has been a growth in the number of commercial properties which have come up for sale. However, there have still not been as many as had previously been forecast.

He commented: "Most people are quite surprised by how little [the number of distressed properties] has increased to date and how many banks are using their option to extend the loans."

Mr Rhydderch added that "distressed properties" can be attractive at the right price.

According to a recent report by CB Richard Ellis, commercial property values across the UK increased by 0.2 per cent on average in July 2009, while total returns were up by 0.8 per cent.

However, returns are still down by 8.7 per cent on the last 12 months.


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The company made the acquisition in order to invest in office refurbishment plans for the modern two-storey Tower Court building following the disbanding of the development's former owner MLS Group.

David Harrop, finance director at FBC, said: "Everyone is really excited about the return to Tower Court and we are looking forward to providing businesses in the area with our first-class facilities and services."

In the last few months FBC has been pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy which has seen the company purchase modern office design space in Manchester, Bracknell and Leeds.

Elsewhere in York, the Aspire office interior development in the city centre recently underwent a major office refurbishment project.

Following completion of the work, the building's owner, the Skelwith Group, sold all 20 office interiors at the site.


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Caswell Science & Technology Park, near Towcester, currently operates 170,000 sq ft of modern office design space but is in the process of updating its stock to make it more attractive to local firms, according to office industry news portal Choregus.

Spread over 22 acres, the business park hopes to attract up to 500 new workers to the area and believes it can be a major boost to the local economy.

So far, 22 out of the 33 available workstations at the development have been let.

Elsewhere in the region, Royal Liver Assurance recently sold its City of London premises for £14.5 million to a private investor.

The modern office design of the building attracted the Bank of India to let the property following its completion in 2000 and the firm still has a further 11 years at £1 million per annum on its lease.


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In total, £1.5 million was spent on the refurbishment as part of a £30 million scheme to regenerate the town's centre.

The refurbished office, at Lawrence Court, combines the ancient and the modern, registrar general for England and Wales James Hall told the Hunts Post.

Head of registration and coroner services at Cambridgeshire County Council Jim Milne told the paper that the old offices were not fit for purpose but that the new offices will allow a much more complete service to be offered to residents in the town.

A number of other councils are also undertaking office refurbishment projects. A consultation on proposals for a relocation of council services in Torquay is taking place this week. Once this process is complete, a planning application will be submitted.


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Currently, council office staff are spread across 16 different buildings, but the new Hub Project is designed to bring most staff together in one location.

The proposals include plans to refurbish Torquay Town Hall. Should the building be renovated, six new floors of open plan office space would be created, while the ground floor would be opened up to offer more public access.

Announcing the second consultation process earlier this month, cabinet member for community services Dave Butt said: "The majority of feedback [from the first consultation] showed a clear preference to retain the hall as an open space with some basic modernisation and refurbishment."

Aside from the town hall office refurbishment programme, the Hub Project includes proposals for the creation of new office space as part of a drive to encourage investment in the region.

Torbay council has already approved the business case for the new development, although residents are being consulted before a planning application is submitted.

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The £450 million project will see a range of new offices, retail facilities, hotels and homes created, as well as new transport infrastructure in the form of a new bus station.

Commenting on the new project, strategic director of resources at Slough Borough Council Andrew Blake-Herbert said the council is continuing to invest in the town, despite the difficult economic conditions.

"We've planned for this for a long time and the project is affordable, deliverable and inspirational," he said.

Aside from creating new workplace designs, other facilities are set to be changed. The town's library is to move to a new building, entitled the Learning Curve.

Numerous businesses have their headquarters in Slough. One such firm, Allchem Performance, has recently completed an office relocation project to new premises within easy reach of both the M4 and Heathrow.

]]> Morgan Lovell office refurbishment programme may bring a number of benefits, including a greater sense of space, it has been claimed.

Director of asset management for Markham, Ontario, Steve Andrews told his local paper the Globe and Mail of the benefits that an office refurbishment had on his working environment.

Mr Andrews chose to have an office refurbishment for a number of reasons, including part of a drive to bring about cost savings and space efficiency.

And through the creation of an open space, concerns over the space allocated to individual workers became less of a concern.

"Now that we've moved into the space, they really love the openness. They feel very much that it's a real team environment," he told the paper.

Concerns over things such as privacy have also fallen away, he said.

An office refurbishment can bring about a number of benefits for organisations, no matter where they are located.

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The company has revealed proposals to create a new £100 million headquarters on land the firm already owns in Miller Street, opposite the existing Co-operative Insurance tower.

If the application goes smoothly, the Co-op is hoping to be able to start work on the site as early as the beginning of next year, with construction due to be completed by 2012.

The major office relocation will include a large central atrium that will be the focal point of the new building, while the office design has been considered to ensure it meets the highest environmental standards, Crain's Manchester Business reports.

The new office location will be only the first step in the Co-op's planned redevelopment and regeneration of its Miller Street site, where it owns a 20-acre plot.

Earlier this month, serviced office provider Orega announced plans to open a new venture in the heart of Manchester.

The company revealed it has agreed a deal for the development of 17,000 sq ft office interior space at 3 Piccadilly Place.

]]> Morgan Lovell office refurbishment project designed to allow the police to offer better services to the local public has been completed in Stevenage.

Stevenage police station was subject to a £13 million regeneration project, which saw a four-storey extension constructed and the interior of the old building refurbished to include new offices and a public-facing enquiry area.

Chair of Hertfordshire Police Authority Stuart Nagler was tasked with officially opening the new station. He said it was a "real pleasure" to be able to open the new building following the completion of the office refurbishment.

"The station will vastly improve public access and police visibility across the county," said Mr Nagler.

Chief inspector for Stevenage Fiona Gaskell said that the investment in the building is a benefit for the community as a whole and will provide a range of better services.

Earlier this year, the county witnessed the opening of the new Hatfield police station and magistrates' court, which is the first building in the country to combine the two facilities.

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An additional 27,000 sq ft of modern office design space is to be created at the development, with funding coming from Stevenage borough council and the East of England Development Agency.

Mark Newberry, a partner at Robinson Low Francis, said: "As well as creating a modern, purpose-built environment in which new and existing businesses can flourish, aspects like knock-out panels mean those same businesses can expand without facing relocation costs."

Elsewhere, UK construction firm May Gurney recently announced that it is to build a new headquarters in Norwich which will embrace the principles of sustainable office design.

The new building will feature sunpipes to provide natural sunlight indoors and also to heat water to provide central heating for the building, while the structure will also be constructed from environmentally-friendly materials.


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He is carrying out an office refurbishment programme on the 17-acre site, which once completed will offer 45,000 sq ft of office interior space.

Mr Ferguson, who is also chairman of the north-east Chamber of Commerce, commented: "I am keen to help businesses that are just starting or need to relocate for financial reasons, to ensure that we are doing what we can to encourage business start-up and survival in our region."

He noted that the premises simply require a quick "tidy up" and then they will be ready to take on new tenants.

Elsewhere in the region, Prospect Business Centres recently announced that it has completed a refurbishment project on an office property in York.

Newly-built Apollo House in Heworth Green is expected to see its first tenants moving in over the coming weeks, following extensive renovation and office refurbishment work at the site.


]]> Morgan Lovell office refurbishment of a business park in Sheffield.

Currently known as Ecclesfield 35, the 27-acre site is a former engineering factory, but once converted will offer 350,000 sq ft of modern office interior space.

Oliver Moorhouse, of Property Alliance Group, said: "Even in these uncertain times, Sheffield has demonstrated to us that it continues to be a productive industrial location and this ... provides us with a great platform to create a successful modern industrial estate."

The company already owns Victory Park - a 13-acre office park on the outskirts of Sheffield.

Elsewhere in the city, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce (CoC) recently announced that it has signed agreements with a number of office interior developments in the area to provide flexible, low-cost office accommodation to firms in need of premises.

Businesses interested in taking on leases at the Omnia One and Quadrant office developments in the city should contact the CoC.


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