November 8th, 2010
BUPA and Pryers Solicitors sign-up at York city centre scheme
Leeds, September 2010 – Acting on behalf of The Evans Property Group, the office agency teams at CB Richard Ellis and Lawrence Hannah have secured 2 new tenants at the flagship Quartz Point office development in York.
BUPA has taken 2,188sq ft of second floor office space on a 5 year lease and Pryers Solicitors has leased 5,426sq ft on the ground floor on a 10 year term. Lambert Smith Hampton acted for BUPA and Pryers Solicitors represented themselves with legal advice from Chris Barton at Hague and Dixon Solicitors.
The 11,547sq ft, Grade A, BREEAM rated Quartz Point office building was the only new build development to complete in York city centre last year with nothing currently on site within the centre. The acclaimed building, which is strategically positioned on The Stonebow just a 10 minute walk from York Train Station, has defied market conditions with only 1 floor extending to 3,933sq ft now available for occupancy at a quoting rent of £18 per sq ft.
Pryers Solicitors has relocated around 40 staff from offices at Northminster Business Park in Poppleton due to ongoing company expansion. Principal, Ian Pryer, said; “We had outgrown our former premises as we have more than doubled in size over the last couple of years. We were looking for a high quality base in the heart of the city from which we can serve our growing and valued client base. Quartz Point provides an enhanced working environment for our dedicated team and enables us to continue expanding the business in line with demand.”
Director of Office Agency at CB Richard Ellis, Jonathan Shires, said; “Quartz Point is a superbly designed building which offers Grade A standard office accommodation, a rarity within York city centre, on competitive terms. The lettings to BUPA and Pryers represent fantastic news for the property market and signal further confidence that well located developments of the right quality and terms will prove successful in attracting occupiers.”
Partner at Lawrence Hannah, Richard Flanagan, continued; “The success of Quartz Point demonstrates the appeal that York city centre has as a business destination. The decision from Pryers to locate from an out of town location to within the city is testament to this and the modern building perfectly matched their requirements. We are now looking forward to securing a letting on the remaining floor and achieving full occupation of the building.”
About CB Richard Ellis
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2009 revenue). The Company has approximately 29,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
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April 30th, 2010
As a previous volunteer, Marie Brasnett introduced York Cares to the Principal and founder, Ian Pryer, when she joined his firm of York Solicitors over two years ago. Ian was already a huge supporter of giving something back to the community and so readily embraced the concept, which has resulted in 15% of his workforce currently volunteering their services to York Cares projects. Solicitor, Alex McKnight commented on his first voluntary project‘ in 2008, ‘this is the most selfless act I’ve done in the last 35 years!’
The Right to Read scheme appealed to Office Manager Marie and Solicitor Anna Renfree, as both are avid readers and keen for the opportunity to encourage primary children to enjoy the benefits of reading.
Local primary schools are on the receiving end of the ongoing one hourly sessions and have benefited hugely from the experience of having Marie and Anna as their mentors.
In their own words:
Anna –Being a volunteer on the scheme gives the children an opportunity for one2one time with an adult, which they seem to respond well to and it’s so rewarding to see their enthusiasm grow. Reading is both a skill and a pleasure that will open so many doors for them, so I think it’s hugely important to encourage youngsters to want to read from a young age, not just in the classroom, but at home too. I would definitely want to volunteer again.
Marie – I enjoy the whole experience of volunteering and working with the children to help them achieve. It’s so rewarding to know we’re making a difference, especially as you can see the improvement in their reading as the year goes on. Volunteering is beneficial for me too, as reading with the children is a worthwhile respite that enables me to return to work with a clear mind after only an hour away! Volunteering is so easy with York Cares and it’s definitely an enriching experience.
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April 29th, 2009
Pryers Solicitors has now unveiled its very own bus in York! At a time when most companies are tightening belts, Pryers Solicitors LLP remains extremely busy and is even recruiting for another two solicitors to join its team. The firm specialises in clinical negligence and personal injury work.
Principal Ian Pryer commented: "The bus will continue to spread the word about Pryers. It is part of a much larger advertising campaign that we are running throughout the region."
Pryers Solicitors LLP specialises in clinical negligence and personal injury accidents. If you think you could have a claim in either area, please call the specialists on 0800 316 0166.
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