Historic Birmingham firm relocates to 103 Colmore Row

EFG Harris Allday is set to take up residence at 103 Colmore Row, after more than half a century in its current home.

The investment management business, part of EFG Private Bank Limited, has let 12,178 sq ft on the fifth floor of the landmark building.

A ten-year lease has been agreed with EPISO 4, a fund managed by Tristan Capital Partners, and Sterling Property Ventures, joint developers of 103 Colmore Row.

Harris Allday was founded in 1834 in Birmingham and has been based in the city’s Stock Exchange building on Great Charles Street for more than 50 years.

The business, acquired by EFG International in 2006, manages assets for private individuals, families, pension funds and charities.

Richard Killingbeck, managing director of EFG Harris Allday, said: “We are delighted to have agreed a lease for 103 Colmore Row.

Having been a Birmingham based firm for nearly 200 years, we believe that this move demonstrates an exciting new chapter for us in the city and the West Midlands.

“The building’s location in the business district combined with state-of-the-art facilities and strong environmental credentials made it an ideal choice.

“For us this move reflects our long-term commitment to grow our Birmingham business, continue to deliver a personal client service and attract clients and colleagues to Harris Allday.”

103 Colmore Row comprises 223,631 sq. ft. of Grade A, BREEAM ‘Excellent’, EPC A-rated workspace.

On-site amenities include Orelle, the double height restaurant on the 24th floor and ground floor bar and café, operated by D&D London, and a members’ business club on the 18th floor, in addition to three floors of flexible office space, managed by x+why.

The building also benefits from WiredScore Platinum rated digital connectivity and is the first commercial building in the central business district to connect to the District Heating System, with electricity generated from renewable energy.

Tenants at 103 Colmore Row include Arcadis, Browne Jacobson, Colliers, Evelyn Partners, Facepunch, Gallagher, Grant Thornton, Handelsbanken, Knight Frank, RSM, Shoosmiths and Weightmans.

103 Colmore Row is being marketed by Colliers, Cushman & Wakefield, and Knight Frank.

Pictured (l tor): Hannah Holden, Will Corrin, Anne-Marie Spencer and Richard Killingbeck from EFG Harris Allday with James Howarth (Sterling Property Ventures) and Liz Bailey (CBRE)