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3 Major Factors Attracting Businesses to Office Space in Victoria

Victoria is considered a prime location by many organisations including a host of government institutions and numerous high street brands, department stores, bars and restaurants. Read more to find out what factors make it an attractive office space location in London.

St James’s Letting – 90 Jermyn Street

On behalf of the landlords, Mellersh & Harding have successfully let 2 floors within the above building to a private company in this attractive...

Why so Many Businesses are Seeking Mayfair Office Space to Rent

Mayfair commands a reputation as one of the Capital’s most affluent W1 district and is the ideal office location for many. Find out why it is the most sought after with Mellersh & Harding.

Chestertons Go From Strength To Strength

Chestertons Go From Strength To Strength

Why are mix-use spaces and flexible offices trending?

The coworking trend has been taking over offices across Central London has been a disruptive trend leading to flexible office providers. So, why are commercial properties continuing to transform into more flexible spaces?

Relocation: New Nordic take up serviced offices in Eastcastle Street

Acting on behalf of New Nordic Advisors Limited, M&H have successfully marketed and let 2,023 sq ft of office space at 40-44 Newman Street, W1...

St James's Letting - 91 Jermyn Street

On behalf of UK Land, Mellersh & Harding together with our joint agents JLL have successfully let the third floor of 91 Jermyn Street comprising 1,568 Sq. ft to Aretex Capital Partners. The lease was agreed for a period of five years, subject to a third year tenant break option. The quoting rent was £85.00 per Sq. ft. The first and second floors are available comprising 1,911 Sq. ft and 2,008 Sq. ft respectively. The quoting rent is £85 per Sq. ft.

St James’s Office Space Environment

With so many options within central London for office space, it can often feel as though they all merge into one. Mellersh & Harding’s experience of over a hundred years as renowned property consultants in London comes with a proven record, meaning we continue to expertly match clients and businesses to prime locations in Central London.

15 King Street – Crown Office Lettings

M&H have successfully let 7 floors within the above building on behalf of the Crown Estate, following a comprehensive refurbishment project.&...

1 Castle Lane

M & H have continued to advise Mckay Securities Plc on their building at 1 Castle Lane, Victoria, London SW1. Most recently we have advised...

12 Berkeley Street – New office letting

On behalf of a private client, M&H have successfully let the 2nd floor on the above building to the Elliott Group by way of a new lease for...

6 Queen Street, Mayfair, London W1

M & H were appointed jointly by the Receivers to advise on the sale of 6 Queen Street a self-contained office building comprising 4,644 sq....

15 Bedford Street, London, WC2 – 2nd floor

On behalf of Lothbury Property Trust, M&H advised on agreeing terms to let the above premises to City Fibre on a lease for term of 10 years...

161 Drury Lane, WC2

Playground Television are expanding and have taken additional space on the Ground floor of 161 Drury Lane, WC2. M & H advised the landlords...

New Office Letting in St James’s- 66 St James’s Street, SW1

M&H have successfully let the first floor of 66 St James’s Street, SW1 on behalf of the Chartwell Group to Arlington Advisors Ltd. The floor...

Royal Mail Warehouse – Turnpike House, Unit 1, Marsh Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 9WR

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Compulsory Purchase Order? A CPO?! A business’s worst nightmare

Imagine being forced to relocate from your house. A building that you own. Lived in. Created memories in. Had good times (and bad)... AND you...

M & H advises National Friendly on 20,000 sq ft Investment Sale in the North-East

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Selwood Asset Management take the Top Floor at 15 Stratford Place

Specialist credit firm Selwood Asset Management, established in September 2015, appointed Mellersh & Harding to advise them to acquire a new...

Prime Shop Acquired at 27 High Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27

Mellersh & Harding have advised a private investor on the purchase of a prime retail investment in the centre of Haslemere, Surrey. Comprising...

NEW PROPERTY...

3 Duke of York Street - Newly refurbished office suites

M & H Advise Private Client On Sale of 3 Mandeville Place

Following a successful marketing campaign, Mellersh and Harding have advised a private owner on the disposal of their freehold interest of 3...

Riders on the Storm & Winds of Change

‘And Yet It Moves’  CLEARLY Italian astronomer Galileo, was...

COMING SOON...

ART GALLERIES MOVING TO PALL MALL

Mellersh & Harding were instructed to deal with the disposal of a very prestigious showroom/office premises benefitting from prominent street...

Mellersh advise Chesterton on two more transactions

Mellersh & Harding continue to act for Chesterton Global Ltd.  Most recently we have acquired a new lease on 225 Kentish Town Road,...

GSK: UK still 'attractive' post Brexit as it invests £275m

GlaxoSmithKline is to invest £275m to expand its UK manufacturing sites, saying the country remains "an attractive location" despite Brexit. ...

Mellersh & Harding Top Ten in West End Disposals in CoStar Agency Awards 2016

Mellersh & Harding have featured prominently in the West End league tables in the CoStar Agency Awards 2016.   Currently M&H...

Mellersh help NKD move to City Fringe

Having occupied space for 5 years in Derwent London’s 75 Wells Street, Mellersh & Harding have acted again on behalf of NKD to relocate their...

TRIDEVI CAPITAL ACQUIRE NEW HQ

Mellersh & Harding advised Tridevi Capital in acquiring a new lease on the 3rd and 4th floor of 16 Albemarle Street, London W1.   ...

THAVIES INN HOUSE, 3 – 4 HOLBORN CIRCUS, LONDON EC1

We were instructed by J D Law LLP in relation to the disposal of their surplus office accommodation – the fourth floor of Thavies Inn House.  ...

Loftus House, 3 Colima Avenue, Sunderland SR5 3XB

Acting on behalf of the landlord, National Friendly, we have completed the letting of 20,000 sq ft of modern offices on Sunderland Enterprise Park...

14 – 15 BELGRAVE SQUARE, LONDON SW1

Mellersh & Harding continue to advise The Society of Chemical Industry in relation to the disposal of surplus offices at 14 – 15 Belgrave...

OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR FRONTLINE CORPORATE SERVICES LTD

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Frontline Corporate Services Ltd in relation to acquiring a new lease of the 4th floor at 10 – 12...

OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR ALCHEMI GROUP

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Alchemi Group in relation to acquiring a new lease on the 2nd floor of Melbourne House, Aldwych, WC2.&...

100 PALL MALL, LONDON SW1

We were instructed by Standard Life, jointly with CBRE, in relation to the disposal of the entire seventh floor of 100 Pall Mall, London SW1. The...

NEW OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR FEVER-TREE DRINKS LTD

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Fever-Tree Drinks Ltd. in relation to acquiring new London premises. Subsequently they have taken a new...

OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR FRONTLINE CORPORATE SERVICES LTD

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Frontline Corporate Services Ltd in relation to acquiring a new lease on the 4th floor of 15 Sloane...

22-26 Milford Street, Salisbury SP1 2AP

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Mellersh & Harding Act for Finisterre Capital LLP

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Finisterre Capital LLP in relation to disposing of the remainder of their lease at Queensbury House, 3...

OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR LEIGH SAXTON GREEN LLP

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Leigh Saxton Green LLP in relation to acquiring their new office on the 6th floor of Mutual House, 70...

OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR CREATA LTD.

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Creata UK Ltd, a design and media agency, in relation to acquiring new offices on the 4th floor of 12 –...

Mellersh & Harding Let 40 Park Street, Mayfair, London W1

Mellersh & Harding have successfully let the entire office building at 40 Park Street, following a short marketing campaign. The property,...

9 – 11 GROSVENOR GARDENS, VICTORIA, LONDON SW1

We were instructed by F & C REIT in relation to the disposal of the office suites when they become available in 9 – 11 Grosvenor Gardens,...

Chiswick Gate, 598-608 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5RT

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17 HILL STREET, MAYFAIR, LONDON, W1

Mellersh & Harding were instructed by Derbyshire County Council, jointly with Glinsman Weller, in relation to the disposal of the first floor...

The Benefits of PropTech for the London Commercial Real Estate Scene

Here we take a look at why London commercial real estate consultants could be making full use proptech to improve the services they offer to their clients right across the board.

St James’s Letting – 91 Jermyn Street

Mellersh & Harding have successfully let the last floor within the above building on behalf of UK Land together with our joint agents, JLL. &...

Willow Drive, Sherwood Park, Nottingham – 45,000 sq ft Warehouse Investment Sale

Mellersh & Harding have successfully advised National Friendly in the sale of a warehouse unit on Sherwood Business Park, Nottingham. ...

Sheffield City Centre – Investment Sale

On behalf of National Friendly, Mellersh & Harding have successfully negotiated the sale of their client’s freehold property at 39-41 Charles...

84-87 Briggate, Leeds - A convenient buy in Leeds City Centre

Mellersh & Harding have acted for National Friendly in the purchase of a prime retail unit in Leeds City Centre.  Entirely let to Tesco for...

Central London Office Demand Booms Despite Brexit

Despite initial uncertainty over the impending Brexit result, 2018 proved to be a great year for office space acquisition.

City letting on behalf of Chestertons - St Magnus House

On behalf of Chestertons, Mellersh & Harding have successfully let 6,562 sq. ft in St Magnus House, 3 Lower Thames Street, EC3 to Marcus Evans Group by way of a new sub-lease for a term until June 2021. The rent agreed was £45.00 per sq. ft with a rent free period of 10 months. This transaction was completed as part of a reorganisation of Chesterton Global Limited's Central London offices.

Retail Investment Sale – High Street, Sutton

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12 Berkeley Street, London W1

On behalf of Sete Limited, M&H have successfully let the second and fifth floors within the above building to the Elliott Group and Synergy...

The Economist Newspaper sublets surplus space

Following the Economist Newspapers acquisition of approximately 26,000 sq. ft within the Adelphi, John Adam Street. We were subsequently...

Giant's Basin, Potato Wharf, Castlefield, Manchester

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15 Highbury Place, London, N5

M & H were instructed by Blake Friedman Literary Agency to search the market and identify new office premises where we subsequently advised...

46 Albemarle Street, London, W1 – 5th floor

On behalf of Almus Capital Ltd, M&H have recently advised in relation to a lease renewal and agreed a new lease for a term of 5 years subject...

Emirates secure letting to Frasers Property

Emirates have consolidated in their central London headquarters at Gloucester Park, 95 Cromwell Road and have secured a letting of the entire 3...

St James’s Office acquisition - 130 Jermyn Street, SW1

M&H have advised Cordium Consulting on the acquisition of 6,448 Sq. Ft. on the 6th floor of 130 Jermyn Street, SW1. Cordium agreed a new...

96-97 George Street, Hove, East Sussex BN3 3YE

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M&H advise successful drinks company Fever-Tree into new contemporary offices.

Mellersh & Harding advised the highly successful Fever-Tree on their expansion to new premises at The Studio 186 Shepherds Bush Road, ...

M&H advises Hawthorn Advisors with the acquisition of 2,500 Sq. Ft

Victoria Acquisition/ 7 Horwick Place, London, SW1  M&H advised Hawthorn Advisors on the acquisition of approximately 2,500 Sq....

Rents Push Forward in Bristol

Acting on behalf of National Friendly, Mellersh & Harding and local Bristol agent, Burston Cook, have successfully let 1,570 sq ft of second...

London School of Business and Management take self-contained education/office building in Gower Street

Mellersh & Harding were instructed by The Chinese Weekly to dispose of their 5,110 sq ft surplus accommodation in 99 Gower Street, London WC1...

Development Opportunity sold in Southwark

M & H were instructed by Bankside Securities to sell their freehold interest in 81 Southwark Street, SE1, as a refurbishment or development...

WAREHOUSE INVESTMENT SOLD FOR NATIONAL FRIENDLY

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Home And Away: Landlords And Tenants Settling For A ‘Draw’? & Business Rates Update

Home And Away: Landlords And Tenants Settling For A ‘Draw’? Home in sport is normally an easier territory for the proprietor to win...

Oxford Investment Sold

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Four in Six….

By advising Hanfore Capital in acquiring their new office premises, M&H have now advised four companies from the financial sector in...

4,287 sq ft let in St James’s for Halkin

Mellersh & Harding were instructed by Halkin to market the above premises where we subsequently negotiated terms to surrender their lease...

Nucleus Commercial take up 3,215 sq ft in Prudential’s St Christopher’s Place Estate

Mellersh & Harding were instructed by Nucleus Commercial Finance to help find their new office accommodation.   Nucleus Commercial...

MELLERSH ADVISE CHESTERTON IN ACQUISITION OF NEW UK HQ IN THE CITY

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Chesterton Global Ltd. in relation to acquiring 6,562 sq ft in the 135,000 sq ft St Magnus House, 3...

UBORN UNCORKS NEW SPACE AT BERRY BROS & RUDD’S BUILDING

Mellersh & Harding negotiated on behalf of Ubon Partners in relation to acquiring their new London office premises in Berry Bros & Rudd’s (...

Mellersh & Harding advise on third transaction in 9-11 Grosvenor Gardens in 12 months

Mellersh & Harding advised BMO Real Estate Partners on a letting to building surveyors Earl Kendrick in 9-11 Grosvenor Gardens.   ...

MELLERSH AND HARDING ACT FOR EOC PARTNERS LLP

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of EOC Partners LLP in relation to acquiring a new lease at Nightingale House, 65 Curzon Street, London W1.&...

Perseus Capital Partners & Lola VFX take floors in 75 Wells Street

Mellersh & Harding recently advised Derwent London in the letting of two floors totalling 3,854 sq ft.  The 3rd floor South was let to...

80/80a Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8AT

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1 Catherine Place, London SW1

We were instructed by Asa Resources Group Plc, in relation to the disposal of the remainder of their existing lease at 1 Catherine Place, London SW1...

OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR THE RESPUBLICA TRUST LTD.

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of The Respublica Trust Limited in relation to acquiring a new lease on the 6th Floor of 15 Whitehall,...

Unit A, Reg’s Way, Bardon 22, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1FL

National Friendly, have sold the freehold of Unit A, Reg’s Way, Bardon 22, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1FL to an institutional client of Cushman...

OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR CENTRE OF ECONOMIC POLICY AND RESEARCH

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of the Centre for Economic Policy and Research in relation to their move from their previous premises of 77...

OFFICE PREMISES ACQUIRED FOR SUN GLOBAL INVESTMENTS LTD

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Sun Global Investments Ltd in relation to acquiring a new lease of the entire 5th floor at 34 Dover...

187-189 High Street and 49-51 North Street, Exeter

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OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR SAPIEN CAPITAL LTD.

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Sapien Capital Ltd. in relation to acquiring their new office premises on the part ground floor at 105...

18 FITZHARDINGE STREET, MAYFAIR, LONDON W1

Mellersh & Harding were instructed by DRT Lease Ltd. in relation to the disposal of the entire third floor offices at 18 Fitzhardinge Street,...

OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR OLDFIELD PARTNERS LLP

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Oldfield Partners LLP in relation to acquiring their new office on the 3rd floor of 11 Grosvenor Place,...

321 & 321A Finchley Road, London NW3 6ED

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SUITE 15, 6TH FLOOR, HARCOURT HOUSE, 19A CAVENDISH SQUARE, MARYLEBONE, LONDON W1

Mellersh & Harding were instructed by Howard Kennedy LLP, in relation to the disposal of suite 15 (sixth floor) at Harcourt House, 19a ...

MONTPELIER HOUSE, 106 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON SW1

Mellersh & Harding were instructed by MatlinPatterson Global Advisers, in relation to the disposal of the entire third floor office at ...

15 BEDFORD STREET, LONDON WC2

Mellersh & Harding were solely instructed by Standard Life Investments, in relation to the disposal of the ground floor offices at 15 Bedford...

Why Office Space at St James’s is Proving a Popular Draw

A location that seamlessly blends the old with the new, St James’s is thought of as one of the Capital’s hidden gems. St James’s Market is a large redevelopment project involving the revitalisation of 66,000 square feet of unoccupied commercial spaces close to Piccadilly Circus.

Hallsville Quarter, Canning Town, London E16

Acting on behalf of The Pears Group, Mellersh & Harding have concluded the purchase of 16 retail units at the Hallsville Quarter development in...

21-27 Marylebone Lane, London W1 – M&H Letting

On behalf of a private landlord client, M&H have let 6,500 sq ft of showroom and office accommodation with a large, double-height sales area...

New Central London Management Instruction

Acting on behalf of an established private client, Mellersh & Harding are delighted to have been invited to take on the management of a Central...

Private Singaporean Investor sells in Mayfair

M&H advised the antiquarian bookselling company, Bernard Quaritch, owned by a private Singaporean investor on selling the long leasehold ...

Burrell Way, Thetford - Boots Distribution Warehouse

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50 Pall Mall - letting

Acting on behalf of Zenith Property Development SA, Mellersh & Harding have successfully let 3,903 Sq. ft at 50 Pall Mall, SW1 to TUPRAS by way of a new lease for a term of 10 years subject to a tenant only break option after 5 years. The quoting rent was £85.00 psf.

Strata House, 12-14 Castle Street, Poole

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19 Upper King Street, Norwich

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Fineshade Energy

M & H advised Fineshade Energy a Nigerian energy company in their search for serviced offices where we subsequently introduced them to a ...

24 Chiswell Street

HCP, a major Infrastructure management company instructed M & H to search the market for suitable premises to merge their Aldgate and ...

13 Berkeley Street, London, W1 – 5th floor

On behalf of Civitas Housing Advisors, M&H have advised on the acquisition on the above premises comprising 1,943 sq. ft, on a lease for a term...

7-10 Beaumont Mews, London, W1

First floor letting on behalf of Falck Renewables, M&H have let approximately 1,100 sq. ft within the above building to the Commerce ...

New Letting in Covent Garden

On behalf of Lothbury, M&H have completed a new letting on the 2nd floor of 15 Bedford Street, WC2 comprising 3,418 Sq. Ft. the new tenant...

Two freeholds purchased in Chelsea by M&H clients

M&H advised International Jewellery designer Tessa Packard to acquire former warehouse in Chelsea 15A Ives...

Freehold Office Investment Sale

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Mellersh advise the Crown Estate on letting 45% of 15 King Street within 3 months

Following completion of the negotiations with Draper Gain Investments on the 4th floor of 15 King Street, London SW1, now 45% of the 10,100 sq...

MELLERSH ADVISE ON TWO MORE FITZROVIA TRANSACTIONS

Mellersh & Harding continued to utilise their expertise of the Fitzrovia office market by advising Lothbury Investment Managers in securing...

Successful Sub-Letting at 2nd Floor East, West Forest Gate, Wellington Road, Wokingham, Surrey

Acting on behalf of Therakos UK, Mellersh & Harding have agreed a short-term sublease with Ensilica on 2,640 sq ft of modern, air conditioned...

TECH

It was interesting to read the article by John Gravett in Property Week last which said the property industry must embrace new technology to...

Last letting in 9-11 Grosvenor Gardens Assists Sale Process

Mellersh & Harding and Tuckerman advised Hudson Advisors on a letting to Buckingham Gate Financial Services in 9-11 Grosvenor Gardens, a ...

PRIVATE CLIENT CASHES IN ON HSBC OFFICE AT A NET INITIAL YIELD OF 5%

Competitive bidding has resulted in the sale of the above freehold property for £2.51 million reflecting an initial yield of approximately 5%.&...

Mellersh advise on Stockport Investment Sale

Following a successful marketing campaign, clients of our firm have completed the sale of the above office park investment at a price of £450,000. &...

Snappy Snaps Acquire in Taunton

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Resilient London take-up surges in July

Take-up of Central London offices reached 888,551 sq ft in July 2016, dispelling some forecasts that leasing activity would immediately struggle...

AUCTION DATE - 10TH OCTOBER 2016

Mellersh & Harding were instructed to deal with the re-letting of 92 London Road, Headington.  The new tenant Buongiorno e Buonasera ...

Mellersh & Harding “bag” Ethan K’s new office premises

Mellersh & Harding were instructed by world renowned handbag designer, Ethan K, to help find and acquire his new London headquarters.  ...

SYNERGY CAPITAL SIGN ON 6 BROOK STREET

Acting on behalf of Synergy Capital, an investment advisory firm, Mellersh & Harding have acquired new offices on the 3rd floor in Mayfair’s 6...

National Friendly Secure First Letting to KNIEP Following Investment Purchase

We were instructed by National Friendly in relation to the disposal of the entire ground floor of the above vacant accommodation.   After...

Mellersh secure surrender for Gems Advisors

We were instructed by Gems Advisors Ltd., in relation to the disposal of the entire third floor of the above accommodation.  A full...

Quadrant House, 55 – 58 Pall Mall, London SW1

Following The Commonwealth Secretariat restructuring their office needs, Mellersh & Harding were instructed to dispose of their surplus...

NORFOLK HOUSE, 31 ST JAMES’S SQUARE, LONDON SW1

Acting on behalf of Cordium Consulting Group, Mellersh & Harding have acquired the 1st floor of Norfolk House, St James’s Square, comprising 10,...

54 PONT STREET, LONDON SW1

We were instructed by private clients in relation to the disposal of the ground floor of 54 Pont Street, Knightsbridge, SW1.  After...

Ground and Basement Letting

We have now been advising BMO Real Estate Partners for over 6 years on the disposal of the suites when they become available in 9 – 11 Grosvenor...

9 – 11 GROSVENOR GARDENS, VICTORIA, LONDON SW1

We have now been advising BMO Real Estate Partners for over 6 years on the disposal of the suites when they become available in 9 – 11 Grosvenor ...

22-26 MILFORD STREET, SALISBURY SP1 2AP

Acting on behalf of a Private Investor we have negotiated the sale of this Freehold office investment in the sum of £350,000, to a local ...

4 MANDEVILLE PLACE, LONDON W1

We were instructed by Mandeville Court Ltd., in relation to the disposal of the ground and lower ground floors, having a total net internal floor...

OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR OAKNORTH BANK LTD.

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Oaknorth Bank Ltd in relation to acquiring a new lease of the part 6th floor of Nightingale House, 65...

Unit A, Bardon 22, Bardon Business Park, Coalville, Leicestershire

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SAMUEL HOUSE, 6 ST ALBAN’S STREET, LONDON SW1

We were instructed by The Crown, jointly with Strutt and Parker, in relation to the disposal of the entire second and third floors of Samuel House,...

WEST END CLIENTS MOVE TO THE CITY

Mellersh & Harding advised Boyden Holdings Ltd in relation to their move from St James’s to new offices on the 7th floor of 8 Old Jewry, London...

OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR AT THE RACES LTD.

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of At the Races Ltd. in relation to acquiring new offices on the part 14th floor at Millbank Tower, Millbank...

OFFICE PREMISES SECURED FOR LAING INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD.

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Laing Investments Management Ltd in relation to acquiring a new satellite office on the part 4th floor of...

14 – 15 BELGRAVE SQUARE, BELGRAVIA, LONDON SW1

Mellersh & Harding continue to be instructed by The Society of Chemical Industry in relation to the disposal of surplus offices at 14 – 15...

DUKES COURT, 32 DUKE STREET, LONDON SW1

We were instructed by The Crown, jointly with BNP Paribas, in relation to the disposal of the 1st floor (south) of Dukes Court, 32 Duke Street,...

83 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, LONDON W1

Mellersh & Harding acted on behalf of Lighthouse Partners in...