McCalmont

Acquisition

We find the space to fit your business, not fit your business to the space

We apply a logically sequential 'step by step' approach to the acquisition process, from the identification of client needs through to provision of post lease services. For larger scale acquisitions we will likely undertake a detailed audit to establish the true structure and size of the client organisation to ensure 'best fit' with any new building to be acquired and the release of any trapped value.

Our approach to acquisitions is tried and tested. We listen to your needs; we work with you on the planning; we execute the optimal solution; and then we manage the logistics of translating process into action. 

Nick McCalmont-Woods

A comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of the central London office market is essential in ensuring value for money and in the timely identification of off-market opportunities.

Acquisition Process Chart

Acquisition chart

Premises acquired recently by Nick for corporate clients include:

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Acquisition for Simpson & Marwick Simpson & Marwick
Sector: Legal
Size: 1,000 sq ft
Property: 6 Lloyd's Avenue, EC3
Charles Schwab Charles Schwab
Sector: Banking & Finance
Size: 2,500 sq ft
Property: 10 King William Street, EC4
Acquisition for Newsquest Media Sales/Newsquest Digital Media Newsquest Media Sales/Newsquest Digital Media
Sector: Media
Size: 3,950 sq ft
Property: Harmsworth House, 11-15 Bouverie Street, EC4
Coutts Bank Coutts Bank
Sector: Banking & Finance
Size: 4,500 sq ft
Property: One Canada Square, E14
The Newspaper Society The Newspaper Society
Sector: Trade Association
Size: 4,912 sq ft
Property: St. Andrew's House, 18/20 St. Andrew's Street, EC4
World Gold Council World Gold Council
Sector: Trade Association
Size: 5,000 sq ft
Property: 55 Old Broad Street, EC2
DONG Energy DONG Energy
Sector: Energy
Size: 10,920 sq ft (two units of 5,335 sq ft & 5,585 sq ft)
Property: 33 Grosvenor Place, SW1
(Image courtesy of © Geoff Pugh - The Telegraph)
Newsquest Specialist Media Newsquest Specialist Media
Sector: Media
Size: 12,000 sq ft
Property: 30 Cannon Street, EC4
Weightmans Weightmans
Sector: Legal
Size: 12,495 sq ft
Property: 6 New Street Square, EC4
Markit Group Limited Markit Group Limited
Sector: Banking & Finance
Size: 14,400 sq ft
Property: 2 More London Riverside, SE1
DONG Energy DONG Energy
Sector: Energy
Size: 14,483 sq ft
Property: 33 Grosvenor Place, SW1
(Image courtesy of © Geoff Pugh - The Telegraph)
Acquisition for Abbey Business Centres Abbey Business Centres
Sector: Property
Size: 17,000 sq ft
Property: 30 St. Mary Axe, EC3
(Image courtesy of © Guardian News © Media Ltd 2006)
Cable & Wireless, The Point, Paddington Basin, W2 Cable & Wireless
Sector: Telecoms
Size: 18,000 sq ft
Property: The Point, Paddington Basin, W2
TATA Communications TATA Communications
Sector: Telecoms
Size: 18,685 sq ft
Property: 20 Old Bailey, EC4
Marketform Acquisition Company Marketform Acquisition Company
Sector: Insurance
Size: 20,000 sq ft
Property: 8 Lloyd's Avenue, EC3
Acquisition for Welbeck Wealth Management Welbeck Wealth Management
Sector: Banking & Finance
Size: 20,052 sq ft
Property: City Place House, 55 Basinghall Street, EC2
International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation
Sector: Not-for-profit organisation
Size: 20,650 sq ft
Property: 30 Cannon Street, EC4
Abbey Business Centres Abbey Business Centres
Sector: Property
Size: 28,000 sq ft
Property: One Canada Square, E14
SunGard SunGard
Sector: IT
Size: 83,720 sq ft
Property: 25 Canada Square, E14

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