First deal signed at Leeds city centre’s Concordia Works following £1.5m revamp

Yonder Consulting is the first company to secure a lease for the newly-refurbished Concordia Works in Sovereign Street, Leeds.

The Leeds office of property consultancy Knight Frank brokered the deal, which sees Yonder Consulting take the 3,040 sq ft third floor of the city centre building. Yonder are paying £25 per sq ft on a five-year lease.

Concordia Works, which has undergone a £1.5m transformation, will be officially launched later this month (12th October 2016).

Eamon Fox, partner and head of office agency at Knight Frank in Leeds, commented: “The 13,922 sq ft Concordia Works is a unique and striking property, set over five floors and situated just a short walk from Leeds City Station and the main retail heart of the city.

“Built in the early 20th century, this former yarn and cord warehouse has been refurbished by London-based developers Boultbee Brooks with modern businesses in mind, whilst maintaining its existing structure and original period features.

“The refurbishment is a fusion of original features and modern design, creating a dynamic hi-spec loft-style workspace. The interior design respects the integrity of the warehouse’s industrial past. Exposed brickwork, trusses and cast iron columns will play a major part in the buildin’s new look.

“The result is five floors, ranging from 2,132 sq ft to 3,040 sq ft, of exceptional and adaptable open plan office space, offering a contemporary working environment for dynamic and creative businesses.”

Yonder Consulting is aiming to move into its new office by December 16th.

Rob Gill, managing director, Yonder Consulting, added: “As a rapidly growing organisation with big plans for the future, we were looking to relocate our head office and saw Leeds as close to many existing clients and a vibrant hub for business.

“We also envisage colleges and universities playing a key part in our future development as building physics engineers and some of our building modelling team already attend those in Leeds.

“In our search for appropriate property in the city, we came across some excellent accommodation but, until we saw Concordia Works, nowhere met our criteria for personality and travel links, while being suitable for our type of business.

“Active in the construction industry, we were looking for a building which held our interest, so the exposed brickwork and services, plus the stripped-back feel, of Concordia Works were perfect. Our team models services within large commercial structures, so being able to actually see the systems we work with every day is ideal.”

The Leeds office of Knight Frank are the sole marketing agents for Concordia Works.

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