On behalf of Hays Travel we have negotiated the purchase of Gilbridge House on Keel Square in Sunderland City Centre. The landmark building totals 37,000 square feet over 4 floors having formerly being occupied by HMRC and will become the new HQ for around 400 staff currently employed across 4 sites in the city centre. Following fit-out, the property will become the new HQ for Hays Travel, the UK’s largest independent travel agents with 166 shops nationwide. Hays announced recently reaching a record turnover in excess of £1 billion. Lofthouse and Partners provide ongoing property advice to Hays Travel throughout the UK including acquisition of their new retail stores and will be advising on the disposals of Hays current city centre offices which will bring together all head office staff into Gilbridge House later this year. See press link below https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northeast/hays-travel-seals-landmark-sunderland-deal?utm_source=northeast_newsletter&utm_campaign=northeast_news_tracker&utm_medium=property_article