Clearbell Property Partners III LP (Clearbell), a fund managed by Clearbell Capital LLP, has completed a significant refurbishment at Edmund House, Birmingham, alongside a new letting and a lease renewal, that strengthen the building’s appeal to occupiers.

Tesco has agreed to take a 2,356 sq ft ground floor unit, where it will open a new Tesco Express. The store, which is secured on a 15-year lease, will provide everyday convenience for office occupiers across the building and add to the retail offering on Newhall Street. Enabling works, including drainage upgrades, are underway ahead ofopening in July.

Long-term tenant, Regus, has also renewed its lease across floors one and two, taking 16,206 sq ft on a five-year term. The flexible workspace provider has been an established occupier at Edmund House and the renewal underlines continued demand for high-quality space in the city centre.

Both lettings follow Clearbell’s refurbishment of the reception and part of the ninth floor, totalling 4,693 sq ft of newly renovated space. The reception has been redesigned around warmer, earthier tones, with the building’s external signage updated to match. The ninth floor has been comprehensively fitted out with 38 desks, 12 person boardroom, 3 further meeting rooms, breakout kitchen, reception and visitor lounges. The suite is ready for occupation and already benefitting from strong occupier interest. Edmund House comprises 79,000 sq ft of office and ground floor retail accommodation across 10 storeys at 12-22 Newhall Street, in the heart of Birmingham’s Colmore business district. As well as being situated near many of the city’s leading professional services firms, the building benefits from excellent transport connectivity, with Snow Hill and New Street stations both within a short walk, and forthcoming HS2 terminus at Curzon Street also nearby, further reinforcing the location’s long-term appeal.

Edmund House sits in one of Birmingham’s strongest office locations, and these lettings reflect the work we’ve put into making it a better place to occupy. Bringing Tesco onto the ground floor is an improvement to the day-to-day experience for everyone in the building, and Regus’s decision to recommit demonstrates the value of investing in quality space and amenity.

When we acquired Edmund House, we saw an opportunity to reposition a well-located building and the completion of our refurbishment, alongside these latest lettings, marks a significant step in that journey. With strong demand for quality space in the Colmore Business District, we’re confident the building is well placed to attract further occupiers as the city continues to draw investment.”

Toby Saul, Asset Management Director at Clearbell Capital

Only the newly refurbished part 9^th floor and 6,300 sq ft sixth floor remain available to new tenants.