70,000 sq. ft. of Grade A office space on Donegall Square South has been brought to market by Lisney and Osborne King. Offers over £21 million are invited for one of Belfast’s best-appointed and located office blocks, The Metro Building, 8-10 Donegall Square South.

Developed in 2003, the nine-storey building boasts a strong lineup of tenants including Capita, Johnston Publishing and Yell, in addition to two levels of underground car parking to accommodate 50 cars.

Nicky Finnieston, Investment Director at Lisney, commented:

“There is a positive narrative around prime office space in Belfast, with strong occupier demand and significant rental growth in recent years. The quality and location of The Metro Building on the prestigious Donegall Square South is an opportunity to exploit rental growth and should command the best rents in the city.

“The Belfast office market has seen prime rents move from £15 per square foot to £21.50 over recent years and there are a number of office schemes planned where quoting rents will be upwards of £23. Therefore, with average rents in the building currently at £17 per square foot, the purchaser of The Metro Building will likely exploit its considerable reversionary potential.

Paul Henry, Director of Osborne King commented:

“Recent sales have demonstrated a depth of demand for Belfast offices not only from local investors but from property companies and international investment funds. We would therefore expect to see some competitive tension around the sale of The Metro Building as arguably one of Belfast’s best assets.”

Facing Belfast City Hall and with adjacent buildings including the Northern Ireland Headquarters of Bank of Ireland, Danske Bank and Ulster Bank, The Metro Building is located at the heart of Belfast office space.

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