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The government has announced plans to ban upward-only rent reviews for commercial leases.

Upward-only rent reviews are common in UK commercial leases and mean the rent can only increase or stay the same at review. The announcement was made today (10 July) as part of the English Devolution…

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Successful letting of the 4th floor of 77 Mansell Street, E1

The Lorenz Consultancy are delighted to announce the successful letting of the 4th floor of 77 Mansell Street, E1 comprising c. 5,000 sq ft of fully fitted office space to TK Elevator UK Limited, for…

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Stunning newly constructed art deco style courtyard office

Our latest Agency instruction is this impressive new office development in Finsbury Park. Featuring an internal courtyard with a striking art deco facade and a high-quality fit-out in situ. The office comprises 16,619 sq ft…

Agency ·

New City instruction for Agency team

Our latest Agency instruction is this exceptional fully fitted and furnished office located on the eastern end of Bishopsgate within the Conservation Area of St. Helen’s Place. The accommodation comprises 4,734 sq ft with 4…

View of the curve of Regent Street, near Piccadilly Circus.

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London West End Office Space

London West End offices provide a unique and exclusive experience compared to the modern high-rise towers of the City of London. The traditional and high-quality buildings, many of which are protected under the National Heritage…

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Commercial Property Insights for 2024

Anthony Lorenz, Managing Director of commercial property agency Lorenz Consultancy, says 2024 will be the most uncertain market in his fifty-five-year industry experience. Undoubtedly, recent global events – from the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel…

Agency ·

Disposal of 2,500 sq ft Self-Contained Belgravia Mews Building Let to Gallery

Prior to the expiry of the previous lease, we were instructed by the landlord to market and dispose of the property on the best commercial terms. Having agreed to dilapidations with the previous tenant and…

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Serviced Offices: A Quick Guide

What is a serviced office? Serviced offices, sometimes also referred to as flexi offices are fully fitted and furnished ‘plug-and-play’ spaces that offer the freedom to adjust space requirements quickly and without the hassle long-term…

Lease Advisory ·

Top Strategic Advice Leads to the Letting of Vibrant Restaurant on South Molton Street

Luxury boutiques and cafes line South Molton Street's pedestrian-friendly leisure destination in Mayfair, London. But is the cutesy lane set to become a match for James Street, Marylebone?

Agency ·

1,650 sq ft Harley Street Medical Lease Surrender and Reletting at Record Rent

The existing tenant was in the process of finding relocation options to expand but faced the problem of the lease being 2 years unexpired. We represented the landlord and were able to negotiate terms of surrender…

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Disposal of Super Prime Retail Premises on Berkeley Square

Acting on Behalf of the Tenant, M&M Group, a luxury jewellery business, Lorenz were instructed to dispose of the remainder of their Berkeley Square leasehold interest on best Terms. Following a proactive and targeted marketing campaign,…

Lease Advisory ·

23,500 sq ft Mayfair Casino, Plus 14,000 sq ft Self Contained Offices

Metropolitan had a Lease of the whole building, which included 14,000 sq ft of offices on Down Street. These offices had been their UK Headquarters, but they had relocated due to surplus space, and sublet them…

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55,000 sq ft Prime Street Soho Office Dilapidations on Behalf of the Tenant

Hearst had occupied the building for over 35 years, as their UK headquarters, and upon lease expiry, decided to relocate to Panton Street, Leicester Square in 2019. The Landlord, Shaftesbury, was inevitably planning to undertake…

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33,500 sq ft Central Marylebone Office Building

The landlord instructed us to handle the rent review on this impressive unique self-contained headquarters office building, which was occupied by Colliers.

Lease Advisory ·

370,000 sq ft Headquarters Office Formally Occupied by Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs’ lease was in excess of 2 years unexpired, and it was known that they would not be renewing as their new HQ was close to completion. We were approached by the owner to…

Agency ·

7,000 sq ft Central Mayfair Office Lease Assigned

Like many the implementation of ‘wfh’ meant that the London office was surplus to requirements, and much smaller space was sufficient. We advised on disposal strategy, likely cost, and strategy to market the premises as…

Agency ·

6,000 sq ft Famous Music Studio Freehold Sold in Notting Hill

Part owner occupied and part Let short term, vacant possession was achievable, and on behalf of the vendor we were instructed to market the Freehold interest. The property is well known within the music industry…

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10,000 sq ft Chairman’s Office Lease Assigned in Chelsea

We were instructed to dispose of the existing leasehold interest held for an unexpired term of just over four years. On such size premises, in the norm, this would prove challenging without being able to…

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3x Prime West End Offices Lettings Comprising 20,500 sq ft

Having handled the end-of-term dilapidations on their exit of the former HQ in Soho, we were asked to market surplus space within their new HQ in Panton Street & Leicester Sq. Following an extensive and…

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Media Co Takes Over Crypto Co Prime Mayfair Lease on 5,000 sq ft Floor

Facing lease expiry, our client needed to weigh up terms of renewal against relocation to better premises. Following a widespread search and multiple negotiations, our client successfully concluded the acquisition of the second floor. The…

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Prop Co Acquires 5,000 sq ft Mayfair Office Floor

Our client needed more space and wanted to relocate their offices to a single floor in Mayfair or Marylebone. Available individual floor plates of the size required were limited and in strong competition. Despite challenges…

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2,000 sqft Prime Mayfair Modern Office Floor Acquired

To facilitate our client’s need to expand, we were tasked with finding top-quality space in Mayfair. Following an extensive search of available opportunities both on and off-market, our client shortlisted the most suitable properties. This…

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Prop Co Acquire Prime Modern 2,500 sq ft Mayfair Office Floor

Acquisition number two on behalf of the client who needed to relocate to accommodate expansion. Availability of quality floor plates was short, and knowing 23 Hill Street was undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment, and coming to…

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10,000 sq ft Fitzrovia Modern Office Development LET

Having acquired the Freehold for our client for their own occupation, a few years later the intent was to redevelop the site to either luxury residential apartments or high-quality offices. Market values dictated that the…

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Prime 2,000 sq ft Chelsea Showroom LET

Delighted to have represented the Landlord in connection with the marketing and subsequently Letting this prominent double unit with a return frontage to the globally recognised brand Tai Ping.

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3x Former 4,000 sq ft Retail Building Repurposed on Mayfair’s South Molton Street

With the introduction of Class E use, it was inevitable that South Molton Street would attract a variety of alternative occupiers to its historically traditional retail brands.

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ST Paul’s CAT A Refurbished Office Floor Acquired

Having represented Oppenheimer Europe, a leading brokerage and investment bank, on their previous acquisitions, rent reviews, and lease renewals, we were instructed to source suitable larger premises to facilitate UK growth. The 5th floor at 125…

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Refurbished Mayfair Office Building Let to Single Occupier

Formerly occupied by St James’s Wealth, this well-known building was dilapidated, and in desperate need of modernisation.

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When is an Outside The Act Lease “Inside The Act”?

The 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act gave the right for Tenants whose Leases Expire, the ability to renew at market rental terms, unless the Landlord wants the premises for redevelopment or substantial reconstruction, owner occupation,…

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Lorenz in the Press

At The Lorenz Consultancy, we are being called upon for advice by clients across a range of sectors in these uncertain times. We are also providing our input and insight to the press about the…

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New Government Rules will Force Landlords to Negotiate with Tenants

Managing Director, Anthony Lorenz, spoke to Bisnow on new government legislation that prohibits commercial Landlords from using the courts to force Tenants to pay rent for the next 90 days.

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We’ve expanded our Agency and Professional team!

Boutique Commercial Estate Agency, The Lorenz Consultancy, have expanded their Agency and Professional team, with the hire of Sam Conway.

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The Lorenz Consultancy is Proud to Sponsor The PROPS Awards

The Lorenz Consultancy is delighted to announce that we are sponsoring The PROPS awards which takes place on 10 May at The Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. This year marks the 30th anniversary of The PROPS,…

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Global Investment Advisors Acquire New Mayfair Office for London HQ

Having handled the acquisition of BYM Capital’s Mayfair office, we were introduced to Arena Investors, friends of BYM. Arena Investors are presently based in office space on Grosvenor Street, where they occupy a smaller-than-needed floor plate, on…

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Stylish Mayfair Office Acquired on Behalf of Major Residential Developer

We were introduced to BYM Capital by a close friend and existing Client of the business, whom we acquired an office for in 2017, also a residential developer.

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Surviving & Striving: Rent Payment Negotiations in a Time of Distress

We are working in conjunction with Bisnow to bring you a 40-minute small-group session at 1pm (GMT) on Thursday 2 April.

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Restaurants and Leisure Tenants Need a Rent Freeze

Coronavirus means Pubs, Restaurants and Leisure Tenants need a Rent Freeze. Can Landlords Afford to Help them Out? Last weekend, Anthony Lorenz’s phone was ringing off the hook. Client after client was calling the London-based…

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Exciting Tech Start-up Successfully Expands into Second London Office

PassFort are a young and exciting FinTech business, who have grown and expanded rapidly, from 2 Partners in a serviced office, to 40+ people across London. The Lorenz Consultancy had previously handled the acquisition of…

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Lorenz Earn First Place: Top 40 UK Property Firms

We are delighted to have been ranked first place in the Top 40 UK Property Firms “Turnover Per Fee Earner” category, in the Property Week Agency Survey 2018!

Case Studies & News

The government has announced plans to ban upward-only rent reviews for commercial leases.

Successful letting of the 4th floor of 77 Mansell Street, E1

Stunning newly constructed art deco style courtyard office

New City instruction for Agency team

London West End Office Space

Commercial Property Insights for 2024

Disposal of 2,500 sq ft Self-Contained Belgravia Mews Building Let to Gallery

Serviced Offices: A Quick Guide

Top Strategic Advice Leads to the Letting of Vibrant Restaurant on South Molton Street

1,650 sq ft Harley Street Medical Lease Surrender and Reletting at Record Rent

Disposal of Super Prime Retail Premises on Berkeley Square

23,500 sq ft Mayfair Casino, Plus 14,000 sq ft Self Contained Offices

55,000 sq ft Prime Street Soho Office Dilapidations on Behalf of the Tenant

33,500 sq ft Central Marylebone Office Building

370,000 sq ft Headquarters Office Formally Occupied by Goldman Sachs

7,000 sq ft Central Mayfair Office Lease Assigned

6,000 sq ft Famous Music Studio Freehold Sold in Notting Hill

10,000 sq ft Chairman’s Office Lease Assigned in Chelsea

3x Prime West End Offices Lettings Comprising 20,500 sq ft

Media Co Takes Over Crypto Co Prime Mayfair Lease on 5,000 sq ft Floor

Prop Co Acquires 5,000 sq ft Mayfair Office Floor

2,000 sqft Prime Mayfair Modern Office Floor Acquired

Prop Co Acquire Prime Modern 2,500 sq ft Mayfair Office Floor

10,000 sq ft Fitzrovia Modern Office Development LET

Prime 2,000 sq ft Chelsea Showroom LET

3x Former 4,000 sq ft Retail Building Repurposed on Mayfair’s South Molton Street

ST Paul’s CAT A Refurbished Office Floor Acquired

Refurbished Mayfair Office Building Let to Single Occupier

When is an Outside The Act Lease “Inside The Act”?

Lorenz in the Press

New Government Rules will Force Landlords to Negotiate with Tenants

We’ve expanded our Agency and Professional team!

The Lorenz Consultancy is Proud to Sponsor The PROPS Awards

Global Investment Advisors Acquire New Mayfair Office for London HQ

Stylish Mayfair Office Acquired on Behalf of Major Residential Developer

Surviving & Striving: Rent Payment Negotiations in a Time of Distress

Restaurants and Leisure Tenants Need a Rent Freeze

Exciting Tech Start-up Successfully Expands into Second London Office

Lorenz Earn First Place: Top 40 UK Property Firms