Insights
Watch This Space: Essex and East Anglia
This week we caught up with our very own Commercial Property Consultant, Paul Bullock.
Paul works at Spacio to scout out the absolute best properties that our clients could potentially choose for their new workspace. Whether they are looking for a bigger space or just a refresh. Paul has worked in the industry for over 50 years! So you can be sure that he is the expert when it comes all things property and development.
This week he has shared with us the best 6 commercial properties he has got his eye on that you should too! The perfect spots for any future clients looking for an upgrade.
1. DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park
This development provides up to 9.25 million sqft of warehouse units ranging in size from 20,000 up to 1.6 million sqft. With access to a deep-water port and proximity to London it’s the perfect size and location for any company looking to scale up their operation and shipping times. In Paul’s expertise he expects these units to fill fast. An absolute prime investment. Learn More about DP World London Gateway Here
2. The Airport Business Park at Southend
Henry Boot Developments provide office and warehouse space from 3,500 up to 52,800 sqft. This development has taken a different approach. Trying to modernise and even exceed current trends with its new Gigabit city initiative promising some of the fastest connection speed and future-proofed power supply. As a bonus the whole development is built with sustainable measures fit to BREEAM Guidelines. Something to shout about to your clients! Furthermore it is adjacent to Southend airport meaning international freight has never been easier. Learn More about ABP Southend Business Park Here
3. Gateway 14 at Stowmarket
Jaynic are constructing what will be the largest business and logistics park in East Anglia, comprising 156 acres with up to 2.36 million sqft of units from 20,000 to 1 million sqft. This is the ideal location, with convenient transport links around the country. With some excellent companies already taking up residence there such as The Range taking a 1.17 Million sqft property a fantastic community of businesses is building in the heart of Suffolk. Here is what CEO of Freeport had to say
“Gateway 14 provides an integral part of Freeport East’s vision for innovation-led business investment that delivers on Net Zero and skilled opportunities for our local workforce. The Innovation and Skills Hub being developed at the heart of Gateway 14 will provide occupiers with a unique opportunity to collaborate with wider partners and deliver business and social value.” Learn More about Gateway 14 Here
4. Dirac Building in Cambridge
Paul was particularly impressed with this one! Cambridge provides a range of science and business parks where St Johns College and Turnstone are developing the Dirac Building -the next phase of the St John’s Innovation Park providing 85,000 sqft of office space.
The Park provides a thriving working environment for R&D, technology and life science companies, including Samsung, Raspberry Pi, Darktrace, Mewburn Ellis and PwC. The perfect collaboration community if you currently operate in the Tech, Agri or Medical sectors. Cambridge North rail station and the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway are within walking distance making the parks location highly sustainable. The building is targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and WiredScored ‘Platinum’ ratings. Learn More about the Dirac Building Here
5. Northern Gateway Leisure Park at Colchester
The 10-acre development is under construction by Turnstone and will comprise 200,000 sqft of sports and leisure facilities including a hotel, cinema, indoor golf, bowls, and restaurants. A perfect spot for attracting new clients to your company should you take up space as there will be new prospects walking through here every day. Learn More about The Northern Gateway Leisure Park Here
6. Brentwood Commercial Park
Goodman are offering design and build opportunities on the 21 acre Brentwood Commercial Park providing distribution units from 30,000 to 125,000 sqft totalling 400,000 sqft, with spaces taken up by companies such as Farsound and Omlog.
Brentwood is an attractive location for business, combining proximity to London with a well qualified workforce. The area has seen 4% population growth over the last five years – outpacing growth across the wider South East – with 434,000 residents of working age in Brentwood and its surrounding boroughs. Learn More about London Brentwood Commercial Park Here
At Spacio we offer an excellent Office Search and Relocation service as part of our office design and fit out contracts. If you are interested in taking your business to the next level at one of the top properties that caught Paul’s eye, or you have something else in mind get in touch today!
Got a project in mind?
Let’s create a plan to achieve your objectives.
Contact us today to learn more about our workplace design, space planning, office fit out services and how we can help you to unlock your office’s full potential.
Let’s create the space to do your best work.
