M&G Real Estate has completed a 21,000 sq ft letting at 3 London Square in Guildford to Clyde & Co – the office building’s first new tenant.
Clyde & Co will take the top three floors of number 3, one of a scheme of three buildings acquired by M&G in 2014 which have since undergone major refurbishment. Occupiers in numbers 1 and 2 include WSP, HSBC, Charles Russell Speechly and RSM.
Aaron Pope, director, asset management for M&G Real Estate, said: “This letting marks a positive start to the year for the Guildford office market, as it looks to continue its momentum from previous years.
“We can see a clear pattern of occupiers becoming more discerning in their criteria for office space, both in terms of amenity and sustainability, and Clyde & Co’s decision to relocate to 3 London Square is a major endorsement in this regard.
“From a wider perspective, 3 London Square offers a prime example of how M&G Real Estate has re-positioned an asset to appeal to major occupiers and command premium rents. The addition of Clyde and Co to an already strong occupier line-up further underlines the prestige of the scheme as a whole.”
Will Deeprose, partner at Clyde & Co, said: “This office move reflects our desire for high-quality, efficient office space as we move towards greater flexibility in how we use our offices in a hybrid working environment, together with strong environmental credentials and an excellent location in Guildford. We look forward to continuing to work alongside M&G in the future.”
Hanover Green and Knight Frank acted for M&G Real Estate.
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