BELFAST serviced office provider VenYou has added Thomas House on James Street South to its growing property portfolio.
The bespoke workspace specialist, which is based at the Scottish Provident Building, said it is responding to increasing demand for flexible office space in the city centre.
VenYou's portfolio already includes offices in Northern Court, Ascot House and Meadow House.
The addition of Thomas House will add a further 1,500 sq ft across five flours.
The refurbished workspace is due to be available from August 2023, comprising a minimum of 34 workstations, a private boardroom, and kitchen and breakout areas, with an executive lounge featuring acoustic phone booths and barista-style coffee machines. Shower and video conferencing facilities will also be available within the building.
Operations director, Jonny Hill said: “Over the last twelve months there has been a significant shift in the way companies and employees expect to work, with flexibility and more attractive workplaces and benefits being to the fore.
“Thomas House is a prime location in Belfast, and this is evidenced in the early enquiries we have been receiving of late.”
VenYou’s client services director, Donna Linehan, said: “We create the right blend of office space ensuring each individual client has a solution, personalised if required, that will enable them to avail of the best working environment to nurture their business growth.”
The expansion has been welcomed by Belfast Chamber boss Simon Hamilton.
He said it represented further proof that office-based workers are making their return to Belfast city centre, with hybrid working becoming the new normal.
“This is positive news for our economic recovery post-pandemic,” he said. The increasing demand for office space, not only from indigenous companies but from FDIs and large multinationals, shows how attractive Belfast is to the global market.”
