Business and financial advisor Grant Thornton UK is taking 9,974 sq ft of prime office space at developer MRP’s City Square House in Leeds.
The high-profile office deal brokered by Knight Frank sees Grant Thornton relocate from Whitehall Riverside in Leeds.
City Square House is a 140,000 sq ft development fronting City Square in the heart of the city. It is now almost full, with the second floor under offer, and only 6,000 sq ft on the ground floor still available.
Dan Dickinson, partner and practice leader for Yorkshire at Grant Thornton UK, said: “We’re very excited to have agreed this exceptional new space in the heart of Leeds city centre. The building’s sustainability credentials, substantial amenities and modern design will provide our people with a great base from which to support our clients in the region.”
Grant Thornton will be joining Liberty Global, Barnett Waddingham, DLA Piper and Markel in the building.
Eamon Fox, partner and head of the Leeds office of Knight Frank, said: “We are delighted to welcome a company with such an excellent reputation as Grant Thornton to City Square House. This latest signing means the development is now 96% occupied, 12 months from completion of the building.
“Securing this prestigious deal is a very significant and positive statement of intent in the long-term future prosperity of office space in Leeds and, indeed, in urban centres throughout the UK. We expect this strong demand for some of very best workspace in the city will continue.”
Alex Hailey, at the Leeds office of property consultancy CBRE, advised Grant Thornton.
