Portsmouth: Vail Williams opens for business at new home in thriving Lakeside

Commercial property consultant Vail Williams has relocated to Portsmouth’s new thriving business district at Lakeside North Harbour. 

Vail Williams’ name plate went up last month when the team moved from its previous base of 23 years in Port Solent to the new home at the 1000 Lakeside – part of the city’s liveliest and growing centre of commerce.

It reaffirms Vail Williams’ strong commitment to the M27 corridor from Portsmouth to Southampton, offering clients an expert service with local knowledge across the Solent region.

The new office offers Vail Williams’ full range of services including business space agency, building consultancy, expertise in the marine and leisure markets, valuation, lease advisory, planning and development, property investment and rating.

Regional Partner Martin Tice said: “We are delighted to be at 1000 Lakeside which is now the premier business destination in Portsmouth. Being at the heart of activity demonstrates our commitment to the area and the services that we offer the commercial and residential property markets.

“It gives clients across the Solent region – from Southampton to Portsmouth – a dedicated commercial property specialist on their doorstep. We’re committed to delivering a wide range of services with expert knowledge of the local area.”

Since its refurbishment, 1000 Lakeside has become established as a leading business destination, with 25 companies already filling nearly 90% of the office floor-space.

Vail Williams played a key role in the transformation of the Lakeside North Harbour business park advising property fund manager Highcross on the acquisition of the site in 2005, providing planning advice for the now consented master plan for development of 1 million square feet of commercial space, rating advice and business space agency for the offices and other land uses.