Asset Management

1 Portsoken Street, E1

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Development
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233,000 sq ft
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1 Portsoken Street, E1

Landmark Education Facility Transformation

Noble Harris advised on the freehold acquisition of this substantial investment / development opportunity for Alfred Equities in 2017. Noble Harris then advised on the comprehensive refurbishment and reconfiguration of the building including new façade treatment, new windows, atrium infill enhancing the net lettable area from 193,000 sq ft to 233,000 sq ft and introducing the creation of terraces throughout. The project was one of the largest Design & Build schemes ever undertaken in Europe.

As project lead, Noble Harris appointed Cushman & Wakefield & Compton as joint letting agents resulting in achieving a fully let building. Following two successful planning applications lodged with the City of London for widened the use from class E1 to a flexible F1 Educational use, the ground to 4th floors totalling approx. 133,000 sq ft have been let to BPP University, with the remaining 5th to 8th floors being Let to Northeastern University totalling approx. 100,000 sq ft, achieving a fully let building.

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Matthew heads up our Agency Division which specialises in advising Landlords and Occupiers in all aspects of commercial property negotiation. Specialising in central London offices Matthew has built up a wide range of long standing, Landlord and Occupier clients over 4 decades of operating in this exciting and ever changing market. Notable transactions conducted and overseen by Matthew include the acquisitions of over 180,000 sq ft for The Net-a-Porter Group in Westfield and White City, 40,000 sq ft HQ for Moonpig.com PhotoBox Group and the disposal of 90,000 sq ft at 1, Alie Street, Aldgate.

Tony leads our Professional, Investment & Asset Management division, leveraging over 40 years of experience in rent reviews and lease renewals for both landlords and tenants across London and the Home Counties. He has established a prestigious client base and has been highly active in acquiring and selling significant office investments in central London for various investors. Notable transactions include purchasing 1 Portsoken Street and 1 Alie Street in London for Alfred Equities and Newworth Holdings, respectively, and selling a property at 35/36 Great Marlborough Street to Shaftsbury PLC.

Carl Dobrin
Associate Director

Carl has been a member of the Noble Harris team since 2017, specialising in commercial property lettings and investments across London, acting on behalf of both a range of Landlord and Occupier clients. Providing bespoke advice in all commercial property matters from leasehold acquisition, leasehold marketing, disposal & lease renewals to rent reviews, investment acquisitions, sales & asset management. Carl enjoys being the lynchpin that ensures each and every project progresses with momentum aligning the various moving parts along the way, with the goal of achieving client aspirations with great care.