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In a move that underscores trust and expertise, Ashwell London has been retained once again by a prestigious £50 billion investment fund to spearhead the search for their new 8,000 sq ft super-prime headquarters in Mayfair/St. James's.

The appointment speaks volumes about Ashwell London's longstanding relationship with the client, spanning over 30 years and reflecting a track record of excellence and commitment to delivering exceptional results.

With years of collaboration under their belt, this latest endeavour reaffirms the Ashwell London’s dedication to fostering enduring partnerships and exceeding client expectations.

As Ashwell London embarks on this prestigious assignment, our deep industry knowledge and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction, position us as the ideal partner for navigating the competitive real estate landscape of Mayfair and St. James's.

This appointment not only highlights the client's confidence in our capabilities but also underscores our firm's reputation as a trusted advisor in the realm of super prime real estate.

Stay tuned as we continue to lead the charge in securing the perfect headquarters for our esteemed client.

Having advised our well established management client on their property needs over the last 25 years, we were privileged to once again be asked to create a strategy to deal with their need for more office space due to an increase in staff numbers. We considered three avenues and provided options for, overflow space nearby, wholesale relocation and simultaneous disposal of their current space, and lastly securing a floor on either level to their current 9th floor. We were able to identify some availability of floors within the building which ultimately resulted in our acquiring the 8th floor of c.7,000 sq ft. After lease negotiations over the 8th floor and lease restructuring on the 9th, we have agreed very competitive terms for our clients, with plenty of flexibility. I was the best outcome possible for our client

Works are now underway to create a stunning intercommunicating staircase between the two levels, and undertake a highly design-led refurbishment resulting in a beautiful workplace for their clients and staff to enjoy.

The objective was always to create an elegant workplace to encourage further working days in the office for the ever growing team, and for their clients to meet, collaborate and have fun.

Task achieved!

In 2019 we were appointed by one of the UK’s leading specialist real estate investment, development and management firms to act on their behalf in respect of the acquisition of their new London HQ of c.20,000 sq ft. This would house three combined group companies under one roof. Whilst we were at the point of agreeing terms on dynamic and creative space for them in the Truman Brewery Estate on Brick Lane, Covid struck.

Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, E1

Wigmore Street, Marylebone, W1

56-60 Conduit Street, Mayfair, W1

We then immediately re-geared the lease held by the main group company in Marylebone, totalling 8,000 sq ft , ensuring flexibility whilst maintaining the passing rent and in tandem with this, we negotiated an inducement by way of rent free period. Alongside this we also acquired, on a short-term basis, approximately 5,000 sq ft for two of the group companies within a Crown Estate building in Conduit Street in Mayfair. We were able to secure these premises at a ‘nil’ rent cost. Our client was only required to pay rates and service charges.

Since then and with the vagaries of Covid, fluctuating market conditions, and the war in Ukraine we have further re-geared their Marylebone lease and are now working on a strategy for the acquisition of new premises to house the three group companies, in July 2023. Throughout the process we protected our client’s position, whilst maintaining flexibility to allow for future growth.

For the last 25 years Ashwell London has represented MSQ partners in the acquisition and disposal of all of its commercial real estate throughout central London and beyond.

In the depths of Covid in mid 2020 we were instructed to acquire a new 20,000 sq ft headquarters building to house six of the London-based group companies. We identified approximate 20,000 ft.² on their behalf within 34 Bow Street, Covent Garden, directly opposite the Royal Opera House.

The premises provide two floors, each of 10,000 sq ft of stunning warehouse style offices with full height windows, a huge level of natural daylight, and ceiling heights in part exceeding 4m. The space itself is entirely self-contained with its own front door and private lifts leading to the floors. The premises even have their own private external areas. We were able to negotiate extremely competitive terms for our client.

Since this time we are pleased to say that our client has grown further with additional acquisitions to the group and we are now already seeking further premises within close proximity to house our clients ever growing staff base.

On behalf of Turley, one of the U.K.’s leading planning and development consultancies we have just concluded the acquisition of marginally under 3,200 sq ft within Brownlow Yard, Roger Street, London WC1

We had previously acquired the premises that they occupied within Lacon House, Theobalds Road WC1, which benefited from a lease event later this year thus allowing them to relocate to premises that were more compatible with their corporate and cultural requirements.

We have acquired new fully fitted and furnished office premises from Clearbell Real Estate, at a competitive rent and rent-free package with a flexible lease allowing them the ability to expand consistent with their corporate strategy.

The Monument, WeWork, City of London

Peachtree, Atlanta Georgia, US

20 Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, W2

For over ten years Ashwell London has concluded many serviced office transactions on behalf of clients right across all central London villages, and recently on behalf of one particular global tech client we have now acquired their offices in London, New York, Australia and are progressing their Tel Aviv acquisition too.

The serviced office team at Ashwell London works closely with traditional leasing as it is clear that in order to provide our clients with the most relevant and up-to-date level of service we need to be agile in our thinking and willing to adapt to market conditions.

We now routinely ask our clients whether as part of their acquisition they will be willing to consider not only a traditional office lease but also serviced, managed, or fully fitted and furnished premises. This ensures that we cover the entire spectrum of opportunities and allows our clients the scope for growth depending on their corporate strategy.