Client: Sedus Stoll
Sedus needed to relocate; WB&A identified off-market space in Brewhouse Yard EC1 and negotiated a saving in excess of £225,000
Industry Sector: Furniture Manufacturers & Distributors
We have spent 15 years working within the furniture industry worldwide, bringing new brands into the UK, and specifically the Clerkenwell and Farringdon area, where we have identified showrooms and successfully negotiated substantial savings on their behalf.
New clients are obtained by referrals from previous satisfied clients.
Freehold purchase of office furniture showroom – St John’s Lane, Clerkenwell
Client: Gresham Office Furniture
First UK showroom acquired in prime London location for innovative fabrics brand
Client: Ultrafabrics
Prompt action secures showroom space for global flooring company
Client: Chroma Global Flooring Solutions
Showroom acquisition close to Malmaison with a long term view for new brand
Client: Insightful Environments
Strategic advice and showroom acquisition for chair company on Great Sutton Street
Client: Pledge Seating
Off-market deal concluded in competitive market to give Wagstaff their first London showroom
Client: Wagstaff
Substantial rent free period achieved for acoustic specialists, Screen Solutions
Client: Screen Solutions
First London showroom for Gresham Office Furniture – one of the UK’s largest independents
Client: Gresham Office Furniture
Lease renewal for Spanish furniture showroom occupier after 10 years in London
Showroom acquisition for American brand on St John Street
Client: Humanscale
Showroom space acquired with £0.5M savings over the term despite tight timescales and location requirements.
New Clerkenwell showroom for office storage leaders Bisley
First London showroom found on Saffron Hill for Swedish fabric manufacturer
First UK showroom acquired in prime London location for innovative fabrics brand
Client: Ultrafabrics
US-based Ultrafabrics were seeking their first London showroom and found us on the recommendation of a previous client.
Office acquisition in Shoreditch for office storage company
Creative space acquired in prime Chelsea location for bespoke rug business
Client: Christopher Farr
Circa 2,500 sq ft of creative space was leased on Lots Road for Christopher Farr to display their rugs and fabrics.
Prompt action secures showroom space for global flooring company
Client: Chroma Global Flooring Solutions
Chroma Global Flooring were left in the lurch by a property falling through and we secured them new accommodation on flexible terms.
Prominent showroom acquired on favourable terms at the top of the market
We specialise in obtaining substantial savings for commercial tenants, only working for landlords in exceptional circumstances, as we believe that those who work for both have a conflict of interest.
Most furniture manufacturers and distributors have a requirement for a ground floor showroom with adjacent office space, either on the same floor or in a basement or first floor.
Ground floor showrooms are increasingly difficult to obtain in EC1, so we work creatively to meet the client's brief. This includes identifying properties before they come to the market and introducing clients to one another in order that they can share space under a concession agreement.
Historically, this type of business has not been professionally represented in their property transactions and landlords have had free rein.
We have been able to secure properties for our clients at sensible rents and, equally importantly, with lease conditions which meet their longer term needs.
Want to buy a showroom, perhaps taking advantage of the tax benefits of a SIPP (self-investested personal pension)? We can help with that too.