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HYMANS ROBERTSON FIRST FOR CENTRAL EXCHANGE
05 Jul 2004

<IMG SRC="http://www.cala.co.uk/images/news images/HymansRobertson005.JPG" width="308"><br><br>Hymans Robertson, one of the leading independent firms of consultants and actuaries, are to be the first tenants of Central Exchange, CALA Properties’ prime city centre development in Glasgow. <br><br> The firm is leasing two floors providing in excess of 26,520sq ft (2,400sq m) in Central Exchange, the new £30 million Grade A, seven-storey office development at the corner of Waterloo Street and Wellington Street in the heart of the business district and at the gateway to the city’s International Financial Services District. <br><br> Ronnie Bowie, Senior Partner of Hyman Robertson said; “The location, building specification and rental costs were discerning factors in our decision to relocate to Central Exchange. The building suits our needs as a successful, developing business and underlines the Firm’s commitment to ensuring the best possible working environment for all staff to produce the best service to our clients.” <br><br> ”When considering relocating from our present Glasgow offices in West George Street we looked at a number of options, advised by our agent DTZ and we are delighted that Central Exchange and CALA Properties have met all our expectations”. <br><br> Alasdair MacConnell, Managing Director Scotland, CALA Properties said; “We are delighted to attract Hymans Robertson as our first tenant to Central Exchange. Although our development is not yet complete it has already stimulated a lot of interest. This significant letting supports our confidence in Central Exchange, which offers high quality, flexible office space in the heart of Glasgow’s Central Business District.” <br><br> Cushman and Wakefield Healey and Baker and CB Richard Ellis acted for CALA Properties (Central) Ltd.

 

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