UMi takes next step towards Net Zero with purchase of new Durham office space

B Corp certified national business, UMi, has recently completed the purchase of its new office premises in Durham.

The office, at Allergate House, will undergo “significant work” to bring it up to Grade A office standard and to “vastly improve” its energy efficiency, firmly setting UMi on the path to Net Zero. Allergate House is based within Belmont Business Park, which is approximately two miles north-east of Durham city centre.

As well as being national brand UMi’s home in the North East, Allergate House will also provide a dedicated space for local businesses to use, creating a collaborative hub that offers hybrid working at an “affordable cost” as the business community navigates the ongoing increasing cost and challenges of trading.

Nicki Clark, UMi CEO, commented: “UMi’s investment in our office space reflects our ethos as an employee-owned and responsible business, focussing on the long-term and creating a positive impact in the world around us.

“Our new space enhances our ability to deliver upon our ambitious plans to support businesses across the UK with advice, finance and wider assistance to help make doing business easier.

“We know businesses of all sizes are feeling the effects of the rising cost of trading, so at the core of our new office is a workspace for the local business community, at an affordable cost, fostering collaboration and helping our business community thrive.”

Working with Kevan Carrick, a partner at JK Property Consultants LLP, UMi have recently taken ownership of the property and will begin work as soon as possible. It is hoped the new office and workspace will be open in summer 2023.

Kevan Carrick, JK Property Consultants LLP, added: “We received instructions from UMi to identify a property to purchase that would enhance our client’s current operations and broader ambitions. Initially, this building was on the market to let but following an off-market negotiation we gained vacant possession and completed the sale.”

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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