Leatherhead – Surrey
Leatherhead – Surrey.
Role: Knight Young Asset Management (KYAM) has been engaged to provide strategic advisory services for the repositioning of a former office building, once the headquarters of a prestigious FTSE 100 company. Our client, a prominent institutional fund with over £17 billion in managed assets, has entrusted this property to KYAM after owning it for more than a decade.
Scope of Work: KYAM’s mandate includes comprehensive asset management, with a focus on:
- Dilapidation Negotiations: Expertly managing current dilapidation negotiations to protect and maximize the value of the asset.
- Business Rates Mitigation: Implementing strategies to mitigate business rates, thereby optimizing operational costs.
- Asset Review and Repositioning: Conducting an in-depth review of the 165,000 square foot office building to provide detailed recommendations for its repositioning.
Sustainability Initiatives: Located within a prime business park in Leatherhead, Surrey, KYAM is collaborating with InvestInSurrey to explore and implement sustainable modernization opportunities. Our goal is to transform this asset into a leading example of environmental stewardship, aiming to achieve an outstanding ‘BREEAM’ rating. This involves:
- Energy Efficiency Improvements: Identifying and integrating state-of-the-art energy-efficient systems and technologies.
- Green Building Practices: Adopting sustainable building practices that enhance the environmental performance of the property.
- Community and Environmental Impact: Ensuring the repositioned asset not only meets but exceeds sustainability standards, contributing positively to the local community and environment.
KYAM is dedicated to playing a key role in the management and sustainability of this significant asset, leveraging our expertise to create value while promoting environmental responsibility. Through strategic guidance and innovative solutions, we are committed to positioning this office building as a benchmark for sustainable development in the region.
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