Revolutionising the office market in Hull

Guest Editorial •  Winter 2023

Businesses up and down the country are looking for much more than desk space from their offices; they want workplaces that inspire and galvanise, that are welcoming, energising and ultimately lead to success. For FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) this has motivated huge investment across its UK-wide office portfolio. In Hull this has included a £2m revamp of Cherry Tree Court in the city centre, where enquiries are now being taken for limited available space.

Just a five-minute walk from Hull Paragon Interchange, Cherry Tree Court takes pride of place in Hull’s office market having launched as a newly refurbished Cat A office last year. The major refurb programme transformed the former HMRC building into a stunning 35,000 sq ft open plan office complete with modernised facilities and a host of benefits for resident businesses.

Breaking the mould for office developments in Hull, Cherry Tree Court brings something completely new to the city’s market – a development that provides variety in terms of both space and letting arrangements. From small and growing businesses to larger firms looking for a well located regional hub, Cherry Tree Court has something for everyone.

Set across three floors, Cherry Tree Court offers space from 2,500 sq ft to 22,282 sq ft, all of which can be tailored to business needs. On the ground floor, Cherry Tree Court also hosts FIREM’s dedicated serviced office provider, FigFlex, bringing a brand new concept to the city. Offering space to accommodate 1-100+ workstations with coworking spaces and glass-fronted meeting rooms, FigFlex Hull caters to all businesses, from start-ups to growing SMEs to large multinationals.

Tim Knowles, founder and Managing Director of FIREM, explains: “Businesses use office space in very different ways, and we’ve invested in our portfolio to respond to varying demands. Cherry Tree Court is a great example of this; a business can take space as small as one desk for as little as one hour through our dedicated service office provider, FigFlex, or they can take a full floor for a longer term lease.

“Diversity in the market is what businesses need, but there is also something they share in common. Businesses – especially those in favour of a return to the office – are looking for workspaces that are designed for employee wellbeing, spaces that are invigorating and enticing alternatives to working from home.”

Since launching last year, Cherry Tree Court has welcomed a host of newcomers. Earlier this year this included customer support specialists, ResQ,  which has leased 7,000 sq ft of space at Cherry Tree Court to bolster the business’ expansion plans,  creating hundreds of new jobs in Hull. ResQ’s new office at Cherry Tree Court is home to 160 members of its team, strengthening its position as the chosen outsource partner for the likes of EE and Vodafone.

Cherry Tree Court currently has space available ranging from 2,500 sq ft to 22,282 sq ft. To make an enquiry contact the FIREM team on Tel: 0845 500 6161 or visit https://fi-rem.com/property/cherry-tree-court/ to request a viewing.

Bio

FI Real Estate Management (FIREM), one of the UK’s most established names in commercial asset and property management, operating a multi-billion pound national property portfolio exceeding 15m sq ft.

Cherry Tree Court comprises coworking space, meeting rooms and a renovated reception area along with on-site parking, cycle storage and shower facilities. Alongside traditional office space, Cherry Tree Court is home to FIREM’s dedicated serviced office provider, FigFlex, which occupies the ground floor