Relocation

Leeds has been named one of the best cities in Europe to locate a business by global commercial property consultants Cushman&Wakefield. According to the European Cities Monitor 2009 Leeds is number one in Europe in terms of value for money of office space.

The survey of senior executives from over 500 of Europe's biggest companies also quotes availability of office space, cost of staff and access to markets and transport links with other cities in the UK and internationally amongst the city’s many advantages.

Headline rents for grade A office space in Leeds are £26 per sq ft for city centre premises and £18.50 per sq ft for out-of-town locations. The highest rent for warehouse and industrial space is £6 per sq ft. (source: King Sturge)

Work has now been completed on the £32 million East Leeds link road, which provides a direct link between the city centre and junction 45 of the M1 and has released 250 hectares of development land in the Aire Valley Leeds.

Planning permission has already been granted for up to 5.5 million sq ft of new office, warehousing and industrial space on sites adjacent to the new road.

Leeds City Council’s Business and Enterprise team provides a range of free services to assist companies and organisations looking to relocate or expand their operations to the city.

Services include: sites and premises searches; detailed information on the Leeds economy and labour market; presentations and tours; assistance with recruitment and training; access to an extensive business and sector support network.

A database of available commercial and industrial property is maintained to assist companies looking for new premises in Leeds. Individually tailored searches can be carried out by the Council’s business and enterprise team.

Companies can also carry out their own searches online. Visit: www.locateinleeds.co.uk 

Detailed information on the Leeds economy, labour and property markets can be provided in the form of tailored reports to assist companies with their feasibility studies for expansion or relocation.

Tours can be arranged at all stages of the decision-making process. In addition to sites and premises, tours can be expanded to cover housing, leisure and shopping facilities. Presentations and tours can be arranged for key staff and their families, delivered direct or through the client’s relocation consultants.

Support is also available for Leeds-based companies looking to expand and start-up companies seeking their first premises. For more information contact our Business and Enterprise team on:

Tel: 0113 220 6350

Email: info@locateinleeds.co.uk

[Last update 5/7/10]