Global Banking School

The Challenge‍

Gedu Global Banking School needed over 30,000 sq ft for their ideal property. At that size the field narrows quickly, and in the West End large floorplates in good buildings are scarce. With a future ambition of making the premises a university campus, the necessary planning permissions also had to be considered.

Keeping both the City and the West End open gave Gedu more choice, but it also meant weighing buildings that don’t compare neatly. A City and a West End building differ on more than just rent.

Our Approach
Spacepoint searched both the City and the West End, showing Gedu options across both markets. The scale of the requirement called for targeted building selection, as few West End properties could accommodate the space needed. While the City offered more choice, Gedu’s preference remained the West End.

Spacepoint identified the buildings capable of meeting the requirement, approached the relevant parties and arranged viewings.

The Solution
After weighing the options, Gedu chose the Metropolis Building in Marylebone, a brand-new development with impressive features and building amenities, ideally suited to an HQ and university campus over the ground and lower ground floors.

Spacepoint negotiated the terms and managed the transaction through to completion in November. Given the complexity of a deal this size, weekly all-party calls kept progress on track.

The Outcome
Ten months after the first meeting, Gedu Global had secured 34,000 sq ft at the Metropolis Building on excellent terms, negotiated by an adviser acting exclusively in their interests.

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