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HOWLEY PARK SECURES THREE NEW LETTINGS AS BUSINESSES SCALE UP
We’re delighted to have completed three major lettings at Logistics Hub Howley Park Estate, totalling over 62,000 sq ft, reinforcing the site’s position as a key industrial and logistics location in West Yorkshire located at Junction 28 of the M62 in Morley, Leeds. The largest of the deals sees Coptrin Limited expand from 40,000 sq ft to now occupy 55,740 sq ft across Units 1, 2 and 4 on a 10-year lease. The company, a major supplier of catering packaging and biodegradable products, have expanded into the new space for warehousing and distribution to meet increasing demand. Meanwhile, The Yorkshire Resin Company Limited, a long-standing tenant at Howley Park, who are specialists in the installation of resin driveways and car parks, has taken 6,662 sq ft at Unit 5 also on a 10-year lease. This marks a step up from their previous premises at the park, providing enhanced storage, showroom, and office facilities to support their continued growth at Logistics Hub. These lettings follow the recent occupation of an 18,940 sq ft unit by a national parcel delivery company, bringing further momentum to the estate and adding to the impressive list of occupiers already based at Howley Park. Bruce Strachan,
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PULLANS CELEBRATE 140 YEARS IN LEEDS WITH YORKSHIRES 50 MOST EXCITING COMPANIES
On Thursday 27th March 2025, Pullans sponsored and hosted Insider Media’s Yorkshire’s 50 Most Exciting Companies as part of the 140 years in Leeds celebrations. We were delighted to welcome 50 incredible businesses recognised in this year’s list to our landmark building, Joseph’s Well in Leeds. It was especially fitting, given its history – originally built by Sir John Barran, a pioneer in ready-to-wear clothing after discovering a new innovative way to cut cloth in 1858. The event was a true celebration of entrepreneurship in all its forms – featuring everything from vertical cotton farming and AI-driven manufacturing efficiency to fish and chips afternoon tea in Whitby! The diversity and innovation on display was truly inspiring. At Pullans, our 140-year journey has been guided by a strong family ethos and a deep commitment to supporting local businesses. It was an absolute honour to celebrate with so many brilliant companies and their passionate founders and teams. We were delighted to take guests on a tour of CreativeRace’s impressive office suite to showcase its remarkable transformation from the former The Well pub. Joseph’s Well continues to be a vibrant hub for creative talent! Here’s to celebrating innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit for
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DAY ONE TRAUMA SUPPORT CHOOSES JOSEPH’S WELL FOR FIRST NATIONAL OFFICE IN LEEDS
Day One Trauma Support, a rapidly expanding national charity that supports people and families affected by major physical trauma, has secured its first dedicated office space at Joseph’s Well in Leeds city centre. The 1,159 sq ft letting represents a significant milestone for the charity since achieving national status in 2021 and reflects its ongoing growth and commitment to providing vital support services to people with life-changing injuries. Joseph’s Well, managed by J Pullan & Sons Ltd (Pullans), is a thoughtfully refurbished former mill that has been transformed into a flexible multi-let office building. The space offers businesses of all sizes flexible, high-quality work environments with modern facilities, characterful architecture, and a supportive network that encourages growth and collaboration. Its excellent on-site parking, bookable meeting rooms, and business lounge create a thriving working environment close to the heart of Leeds city centre. The charity chose Joseph’s Well for its close proximity to Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), one of the UK’s leading Major Trauma Centres. This strategic location allows Day One Trauma Support to remain at the forefront of trauma care to continue in its mission of ensuring that no one has to face the challenges of catastrophic injury alone. Emily
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CREATIVERACE RE-LOCATES TO JOSEPH’S WELL TO EMBRACE INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY
A huge welcome to CreativeRace to our landmark building Joseph’s Well here in Leeds city centre. Taking up 5,209 sq ft of office space in a tailored ground floor space steeped in history, once the former home of the iconic music venue, The Well. Our in-house design and fit-out team have transformed the workspace blending original historical features, re-purposing the original dance floor as a dedicated photography studio and throughout the whole re-fit kept an industrial chic look and feel. Gordon Bethell, of CreativeRace, commented: As our current lease came to renewal, we took the opportunity to reflect on our future requirements and focused on a workspace that inspired creativity and content creation whilst serving our functional needs. Taking such an iconic space as The Well where legendary performances from the likes of The Killers, Kaiser Chiefs and Keane all appeared felt like a celebration of independence. A key draw to the space was the bespoke design and fit out service from Pullans’, whose team blended original historical features, re-purposing the original dance floor as a dedicated photography studio and throughout the whole re-fit kept an industrial chic look and feel. Bruce Strachan, Property Director at Pullans, added: “We are
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NIQS RELOCATES TO JOSEPH’S WELL
We’re excited to welcome NIQS Tech, an innovative quantum technology spin-out from the University of Leeds, to their new workspace at Joseph’s Well in Leeds. They've secured 507 sq ft, the ideal space to fuel their cutting-edge research and business growth. Nicholas Furtak-Wells, MInstP shared: "We chose Joseph’s Well because it perfectly meets our growth needs. The modern, spacious environment fosters creativity and collaboration, plus we have our own kitchen and meeting room. The option to book a large boardroom downstairs for investor meetings or guest presentations is a great asset. With its prime location near the city centre, on-site parking, and reasonable pricing, it's an ideal fit for us." Joseph’s Well offers flexible office suites in a central location, perfect for innovative start-ups. FIND OUT MORE
CARTER TOWLER RELOCATE THEIR HQ OFFICE TO APSLEY HOUSE
Chartered surveyors Carter Towler have relocated its headquarters to a more prominent and spacious office at Apsley House, Wellington Street, Leeds. Pullan's agreed the 5 year lease on 5,650 sq ft of ground-floor office space within the distinctive Grade II listed building with Carter Towler. Constructed in 1903 and featuring an impressive brick and red terracotta facade, the four-storey historic building was designed at the turn of the 20th century by noted architect George Carson. The listed former wholesale department store now provides high quality modern office space. Commenting on the new headquarters managing director Ian Greenwood said: “We are proud of the fact that we have over 7 decades of business under our belts but know only too well that we must continue to evolve to succeed. This is a pivotal step in our future development. It is all about providing the best possible environment for our staff to thrive in, and our clients to visit." We're delighted to welcome Carter Towler to Apsley House, as we expand our relationship beyond them just being our acting agents on the building, but now also as new tenants to one of our fantastic office spaces. FIND OUT MORE
TIS JOINS OTHER BIG NAMES AT JOSEPH’S WELL IN LEEDS
TIS, the independent life safety, security and communications systems integrator has recently relocated its regional office base from Morley to Joseph’s Well, the heritage building in Leeds city centre after agreeing a lease with J Pullan & Son’s. The 807 square feet office suite provides the ideal city centre base for TIS to work in partnership with The University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University and The Royal Armouries; designing, installing and maintaining highly-compliant life safety and security systems that protect people, places and spaces. Matthew Fawcett, Operations Manager (Northern) at TIS said “The location of Joseph’s Well is perfect for us to relocate our regional team of 18 staff. We are now a stone’s throw away from our core clients, providing us with better site access and reducing travel time. Our new regional office hub serves as a fantastic base for all colleagues across our group and with our ambitious growth plans, the flexible suite options at Joseph’s Well will provide opportunities to expand.” Bruce Strachan, Property Director at Pullan’s said: “We’re delighted to welcome TIS to Joseph’s Well and provide flexible office space that meets their requirements for a central location to the University, as well as ample on-site FIND OUT MORE
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST TAKE 43,731 SQ FT AT JOSEPH’S WELL
Pullan's have agreed a letting of 43,731 square feet of office space at Joseph’s Well, its Leeds city-centre site to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The eight-year letting plays an integral part of the Trust’s plans to build a new state-of-the-art hospital at the historic Leeds General Infirmary site. The letting comprises office accommodation over three floors which consists, contemporary workspace areas, meeting rooms, communal kitchens and breakout areas all fully-fitted within the 150,000 square feet heritage building. The letting facilitates the relocation of clinical and non-clinical staff in preparation for the build of a new state-of-the-art hospital which will include a new home for Leeds Children’s Hospitals, new adults’ hospital and maternity centre. Bruce Strachan, Property Director at Pullan’s said: “We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we already lease a number of our suites at the Joseph’s Well site to the Trust, including over 21,000 square feet of Grade A office space at Park Lane. We understand this latest lease represents the largest office letting to be completed in Leeds this year. “We’re delighted to be in a position to support the Trust with their exciting plans for a new hospital by providing FIND OUT MORE
NHS EXPANDS INTO JOSEPH’S WELL PARK LANE
Pullans has agreed the letting of 21,804 sq ft of Grade A office space at the newly refurbished 2 Park Lane building, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has taken a new seven-year lease representing one of the largest lettings to be completed in the city this year.
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WHITEHALL POINT FULLY LET AFTER SUCCESSION OF DEALS
Pullans through CBRE’s Industrial team in Leeds has leased the last remaining unit at Whitehall Point in Leeds to cleaning product supplier, Parc Supplies, taking a 10-year lease on Unit 2 signaling the full occupation shortly after practical completion of the scheme. Pullans secured an early 20,000sqft design and build pre-let at Whitehall Point to MKM Builders Merchants on a 20-year term and the warehouse with showroom and trade counter is now operational.
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