Dean Clough Chairman and MD Jeremy Hall believes employers implementing a return-to-work policy is part of the reason the Halifax complex has had a buoyant year.
He said: “With our commercial property agents reporting a healthy pattern of growth in market deals, and many employers now advocating a full return to the workplace policy, we are certainly seeing the effects of this. Trepidation through the pandemic, Brexit and the change in Government is also starting to diminish with a renewed outlook on sustainability and wellbeing in the workplace.
“This is where Dean Clough excels. our buildings provide highly sustainable characterful, energy efficient space solutions. There is also a vibrant and diverse community here, which together with its creative cultural offer makes for a unique proposition.”
Over the last twelve months with Activate Group expanding into a new 13,870 sq ft space, Aggregate Industries taking 1,918 sq ft, and global operator Seven Glocon securing a 2,750 suite for its UK base. Ramsdens Solicitors also relocated to occupy a 5,340 sq ft regional office whilst visitor experience design company, The Creative Core, took a new lease for a 1,476 sq ft studio.
2024 also saw Calderdale College take occupation of its new 12,834 sq ft digital creative skills hub specialising in games design, esports, film, and media. The College is preparing to double its student intake this year. 22 further office deals totalling 15,000 sq ft have also been secured whilst a significant 12,822 sq ft of space is currently being regenerated in preparation for a major incoming public sector occupation.
The TV production team for Sally Wainwright’s forthcoming Riot Women series also took occupation of a significant floorspace during 2024. Dean Clough is recognised for its multi-functional spaces and is often used as a media production base having already hosted Marvel’s Secret Invasion, Happy Valley, The Gallows Pole, High Hoops, and Ackley Bridge.
It is also an established cultural destination with its own subterranean theatre and six public art galleries. Last year The Arts Charity at Dean Clough took further occupation of a 7,724 sq ft building to produce a new art installation.
