Historic building which was home to first department store in Leeds enjoys new lease of life
The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has brokered one of the largest office deals in Leeds this year with the letting of the 8,448 sq ft of space at Broad Gate in the heart of the city. Kaplan, which runs educational courses for financial professionals, is moving from Albion Street in Leeds. Broad Gate was formerly the home of Lewis’s, the first department store in Leeds, which was built in 1932, and then Allders. The latest deal follows the announcement that Verrus Recruitment is doubling its space in the building, moving into 5,250 sq ft of office space.
Victoria Harris, office agency specialist at Knight Frank, commented: “Taken together, these two deals are resounding endorsement of one of Leeds’ most impressive mixed-use buildings. The excellent location, overlooking The Headrow, creates a business destination with all the benefits of the city centre on its doorstep.”