Dentsu Aegis Network signs first pre-let at Leeds’ largest office refurb, 6EP

The global media and communications agency Dentsu Aegis Network, has signed the first pre-let deal at one of Leeds’ largest office refurbishment projects, 6EP.

Dentsu Aegis Network has secured a 10 year lease for 13,509 sq ft of offices on the top two floors of the East Parade office building.

CBRE represented Dentsu Aegis Network and Savills represented the landlord.

Dentsu Aegis Network is the home of multiple global media, digital and creative communications brands and services. The new Leeds office will be occupied by around 100 staff from brands Carat and iProspect, which have relocated from two existing offices at West One and the Round Foundry in Leeds into the fourth and fifth floors at 6EP.

A £3.5m investment programme is currently being undertaken at 6EP by the joint venture partnership of Bridges Ventures, the specialist sustainable and impact investor, and Evanacre.

The joint venture will see the transformation of the 42,000 sq ft property into Grade A offices, providing accommodation over 6 floors with secure basement parking.

Work is currently underway on site and when completed in the next few weeks, the building will feature a new external façade, two newly glazed floors providing views over the city’s skyline, an extended ground floor entrance and new offices.

Additionally, bespoke external occupier space will be in place with outdoor seating and a broad range of sustainable features, such as photovoltaic panels, will have been introduced.

6EP is located on Leeds city centre’s main loop road network, with Leeds City Train Station and Trinity Shopping Centre just a short walk away.

Dominic Geary, managing partner at Dentsu Aegis Network Leeds, said: “When looking to bring together our employees from our two Leeds offices into a state of the art and sustainable office to reflect our agency’s aspirations and culture, 6EP perfectly fitted the bill.

“Combining our two offices presents us with the opportunity to move all of our experience and expertise under one roof, which is something that both our clients and employees will truly benefit from. The move into 6 East Parade, along with recent new client wins across both Carat and iProspect have helped to cement our position as the leading media agency within the region.”

Alex Hailey, associate director of Office Agency at CBRE, added: “The occupier was seeking exceptional quality offices in the heart of the city centre in a building reflective of their dynamic brand. The redevelopment of 6EP, a strategically positioned building within the heart of the business district, is an important addition to the Leeds office market at an opportune time and this significant pre-let to an established global organisation demonstrates the building’s appeal.”

Paul Jones, managing director, at Evanacre, also commented: “With demand for quality offices in Leeds City Centre outstripping supply, we were confident that the time was right to press ahead with the investment into 6EP. This pre-let confirms that occupier confidence has returned to the market and we are delighted to have secured our first occupier in advance of practical completion of the building.”

Joint agents on 6EP are CBRE and Savills.

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