22 Bishopsgate nudges full occupancy with fresh lettings
AXA IM Alts has agreed a trio of new deals for more than 65,000 sq ft at 22 Bishopsgate, EC2.
Fidelis MGU is taking an additional half floor in the 62-storey tower. It already occupies some 11,000 sq ft on level 42.
As revealed by EG, Westfield Specialty, a subsidiary of US insurance company Westfield, and Canada Life have each signed to take a 25,000 sq ft floor, across the 36th and 37th levels respectively, on 10-year and 15-year leases. According to EG Radius data, Westfield is paying £85 per sq ft for its space.
AXA IM Alts has agreed a trio of new deals for more than 65,000 sq ft at 22 Bishopsgate, EC2.
Fidelis MGU is taking an additional half floor in the 62-storey tower. It already occupies some 11,000 sq ft on level 42.
As revealed by EG, Westfield Specialty, a subsidiary of US insurance company Westfield, and Canada Life have each signed to take a 25,000 sq ft floor, across the 36th and 37th levels respectively, on 10-year and 15-year leases. According to EG Radius data, Westfield is paying £85 per sq ft for its space.
AXA said the new leases demonstrated the continued occupier demand for the highest quality amenity-rich workspaces with strong environmental and technological credentials.
It added that “late stage discussions” were ongoing with additional potential occupiers.
Last week, EG revealed that Motability Operations had taken 25, 553 sq ft at 22 Bishopsgate, EC2.
The company, which runs the Motability scheme that leases accessible vehicles, mobility scooters, wheelchairs and other forms of transport to people with disabilities, will take floor six of the 1.27m sq ft tower on a 10-year lease.
Phillip Shalless, senior asset manager at AXA IM Alts, said: “Since inception we had set out to build a diverse community of businesses at 22 Bishopsgate and we now have 23 occupiers across seven broad sectors in the building, in addition to the range of smaller businesses and start-ups in our co-working and innovation spaces.
“This mix is key to fostering collaboration and a sense of community. Additionally, Fidelis MGU is now our third occupier to expand its presence in the building. These latest lettings underline the continued significant demand for high quality, amenity rich office spaces with strong environmental credentials, supported by bespoke smart technology.”
CBRE and JLL are leasing agents on 22 Bishopsgate.
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