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to help customers with their overall employment offering, in particular their office environment.
“Homeworking and flexible working is great but there still needs to be a place within organisations where people come together face-to-face to interact, bounce ideas and collaborate. The office will never be dead in my view.”
Landlords today need to be business aware, understanding and accommodating, says Cobourne.
Hence, The Blade has shower and changing room facilities, bike-racks, underground parking, a concierge reception service that ‘”that doesn’t just greet visitors but does things for occupiers as well”, plus two of its four lifts are scenic, to take in those privileged views.
Additionally, Aviva assists occupiers through flexibility over leases and office fit-out schemes. “We have no specific fit- out requirements, although we advise on optimum use of building services, and are happy to consider ‘avant garde’ fit-outs.”
Companies also never want the same amount of space, Cobourne noted. “As a landlord you need to be able to provide a flexible building that can tailor its offering at competitive market rates, like here at The Blade where we have different occupiers using from 2,000 sq ft up to two floors (16,360 sq ft).
“Like any business, landlords need to think of their tenants as customers. It’s not just about space, but the whole occupancy offer. We are always looking to provide suitable value-added facilities within our buildings, helping create an enjoyable working experience.”
Vacant space in The Blade is also currently available for marketing or special event activities.
Aviva’s commercial property investments span the UK, with the Thames Valley including significant office assets in Reading, Slough, Maidenhead, Uxbridge and Stockley Park.
“There is a very positive UK occupational story around, but there is definitely a buzz about the M4 corridor. As a region, we favour it because of its location, infrastructure and future.
“Crossrail will be excellent for Thames Valley property investment. More businesses will look at their London occupational costs – double or triple comparative Reading rates – and what they can get for their money, only 25 minutes away.
“The Thames Valley, an affluent, growing sub- region of the UK, has got all the fundamentals that you would want to hold property within it.”
Details: Eilidh McAllister
eilidhmcallister@haslams.co.uk 0118-9211517
* Financial Times Foreign Direct Investment report.
Tenant Barton Willmore’s office fit out at The Blade won Best Workplace Environment Award 2015
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – THAMES VALLEY – MARCH 2016
www.businessmag.co.uk
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