Occupiers have been lining up to commit to space within Liverpool’s iconic office development, Exchange Station, most recently Bermans Solicitors leasing a newly refurbished 4,500 sq ft suite on the ground floor on a 10 year term.
CBRE in Liverpool has been managing Exchange Station since April 2014, working with the Landlord, HCA and Keppie Massie to improve occupancy rates in the building.
As a result of the team’s efforts, Exchange Station has enjoyed lettings success with a number of occupiers committing to the building. As well as Bermans Solicitors, Cenkos Securities PLC have taken a 1,000 sq ft suite and Atos IT Services UK Ltd have also recently committed to leases at the property totaling 3,000 sq ft.
Situated in the heart of Liverpool’s Central Business District, Exchange Station is an exciting 193,000 sq ft office destination. The central core of the former Victorian railway station has been completely transformed to incorporate a stunning concourse and newly refurbished office suites with all of the technology, security, sustainability and design requirements for businesses.
Bermans is a full service commercial law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester. The firm has specific expertise working with the SME sector providing advice on matters including property, corporate, employment, commercial litigation, intellectual property and wealth management. It also has specialist expertise in the niche areas of invoice finance and asset finance. The firm has been tenants of Exchange Station since 2005.
Fergal O’Cleirigh, Partner and Head of Property at Bermans Solicitors, said: “Exchange Station is a perfect location for us as it is right in the heart of Liverpool’s professional district and is close to local train stations and car parks which makes it easily accessible for our clients and staff.
“The building itself is stunning and has been really well renovated which gives the correct impression for us as a business .We are pleased to have entered into a long term commitment to stay here.
“We have been tenants since 2005 and have chosen to commit to the building because of the location, the helpful attitude of the CBRE staff on site, the investment made by the landlords on the refurbishment and the highly impressive atrium.”
David Tyson, Senior Surveyor of Asset Services at CBRE Liverpool, said: “We are delighted to be working successfully with the Landlord, the HCA and Keppie Massie to improve occupancy rates on this impressive building. We hope that our dedicated commitment to Exchange Station will continue to attract new occupiers, ensure the retention of existing tenants as well as secure Exchange Station’s long-term success.”
