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IT firm Alscient move into Yorkshire House after £2 million refurbishment.

West Yorkshire IT consultancy Alscient have leased penthouse offices in the iconic Yorkshire House in the heart of Leeds.

Alscient, who are relocating from Whitehall Road in Leeds, have taken 2,410 sq ft of prime office space, including a terrace balcony overlooking the city, on the 5th floor of Yorkshire House.

Yorkshire House has just undergone a £2 million refurbishment, creating some of the finest Grade A office space in Leeds. Rents range from £21 per sq ft to £27.50 per sq ft.

Eamon Fox, director at property agents DTZ, who are marketing Yorkshire House, commented: “I am delighted to have acted for Alscient in the next stage of their planned growth.

“Our client is a truly turnkey provider of best-in-class products for IT systems. So, to have acquired such wonderful penthouse offices within Yorkshire House is fitting for a firm which prides itself on its expertise and service levels.

“Yorkshire House will provide a wonder office environment to meet, entertain and develop with ideas with clients, as well as encouraging and rewarding the hard work of employees,”

Alscient have taken a five-year lease at Yorkshire House.

Jerry Catallo of Alscient said: “Yorkshire House is an outstanding building that fits our requirements perfectly and will help strengthen our position for serving our customers.

“The office has inspiring views across Leeds city centre and is the ideal space for collaborative working with our customers and partners.

“With a strong, expanding customer base, excellent infrastructure and services, the choice of Leeds and Yorkshire House was a simple decision to make.

“The opening of our new office will provide new jobs, training and career opportunities for the strong talent pool of graduates and professionals based in Leeds and the surrounding area.

“The professional approach and support of DTZ, Hansteen and Lupton Fawcett made the whole process simple, quick and effortless, something we aspire to achieve for our customers,” he added.

The flagship seven-storey building, which dominates Greek Street and East Parade in the professional and financial core of the city, is owned by the Apia Regional Office Fund and Asset Managed by Hansteen Holdings plc. Office space is available for occupiers to lease now with suites ranging from 1,500 sq ft to 18,000 sq ft.

Charlie Royle of Hansteen said: “We are delighted to welcome Alscient to their new modern and contemporary premises at Yorkshire House.

“We have invested a great deal of time and care, as well as money, into the refurbishment of this significant Leeds office building, and it is fitting that an accomplished and successful IT consultancy such as Alscient should be taking space here.

He added: “An exceptional number of amenities are available in the immediate vicinity including Carluccio’s, Jamie’s Italian, Pret, All Bar One, Piccolino, San Carlo and the Gaucho Steak House Restaurant.

The building is located close to Leeds Rail Station and within an easy walk of the city’s retail amenities. On-site car parking is a real bonus.“

Eamon Fox said: “The combination of iconic Yorkshire Stone and granite define the entrance, ensuring this spectacular building makes a confident design statement.

“The external finishes provide an exciting envelope for the outstanding working environment within. A spacious entrance foyer features two high-speed passenger lifts, which lead to all levels.

The fully air-conditioned floor plates have been carefully designed to ensure occupiers benefit from a highly efficient and flexible workspace,“ he explained.

He added: “The high-quality shower block has been completely overhauled, whilst the toilets have been refurbished on every floor.”

The joint marketing agents are the Leeds office of Knight Frank.

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