Catella APAM secures new letting to HGF at One City Square, Leeds

Catella APAM, a UK real estate asset and investment manager, has completed a 10-year lease agreement with HGF, a leading European intellectual property firm, for space at One City Square in Leeds. The letting involves the entire fourth floor of the building and was carried out on behalf of Danish pension fund Britannia Invest.

This transaction highlights the continued strength of Leeds’ prime office market and Catella APAM’s focus on delivering quality office space in key regional cities. Chalwe Silwizya, Senior Asset Manager at Catella APAM, said the firm was pleased to welcome HGF to One City Square after completing a Cat A refurbishment on the fourth floor. He noted that the building’s appeal to international occupiers demonstrates the ongoing demand for high-quality Grade A office space in the market.

Located directly opposite Leeds Station, One City Square offers modern office facilities, strong transport links, and a community of diverse professional, legal, and advisory tenants, which have contributed to its reputation as one of the city’s prominent business addresses.

Fox Lloyd Jones advised Catella APAM in the transaction, while Newmark represented HGF. Nick Salkeld, Director at Fox Lloyd Jones, commented that One City Square continues to attract significant corporate tenants, maintaining its position as a market leader amid changes in workplace trends since the pandemic.

The letting to HGF reinforces Catella APAM’s reputation as a reliable partner for international investors, combining local market expertise with proactive asset management to create value across various real estate sectors and regions.