Supply Issues As Weybridge’s Office Market Thrives

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Leafy Weybridge in Surrey continues to punch well above its weight in the office space market but a growing mismatch between supply and demand could prove crucial, says a regional commercial property specialist.

Charlie Nicholson, regional managing partner for property consultancy Vail Williams, says the town’s unique blend of high-quality, competitively priced office accommodation and exceptional connectivity continues to underpin office market demand.

The Weybridge office market has performed well amid evolving occupier requirements and ongoing workplace recalibration, helped by the combination of its lifestyle offer, top schools and good transport links to London, Heathrow and Gatwick.

Global occupiers such as Samsung and Sony have long-established operations in and around the town, cementing Weybridge’s role as a genuine hub-and-spoke location for international businesses.

Charlie said:

“However, we are seeing office outcomes in Weybridge become increasingly polarised. Buildings that have benefitted from investment continue to perform strongly; meanwhile older or less flexible stock has experienced slower rates of absorption. That’s why building specification and presentation matter more than ever.”

“There is also a clear shortage of modern, fitted Cat A+ and ‘oven-ready’ accommodation, particularly at the smaller end of the market. Suites within the 1,500 to 10,000 sq ft range are experiencing sustained levels of demand, but availability remains limited.”

Charlie, who has more than 20 years’ regional commercial property experience, added:

“Where landlords have invested in high-quality fitted office space in Weybridge, results have been encouraging. The multi-let buildings at The Heights demonstrate that when space is delivered in the right format conventional offices can and do let well here."

“This creates a clear opportunity for landlords and investors. Splitting larger floorplates and committing capital to Cat A+ refurbishments is making the difference between space sitting idle and space letting quickly.”

In 2025, there were 12 significant office lettings in Weybridge, totalling approximately 33,217 sq ft. This represented a significant increase in total square footage leased compared with 2024, reflecting ongoing occupier right-sizing trends but also a renewed transactional momentum.

Office demand remains centred on Weybridge’s established business park locations which benefit from strong access to the M25 and have a proven ability to attract major corporates. These locations have continued to anchor significant occupiers over the last 12 months, notably at The Heights Brooklands and Bourne Business Park.

Headline rents at The Heights are now moving into the early £40s per sq ft, with prime refurbished space typically achieving £38 to £40 per sq ft. Meanwhile the average net effective rents across wider Weybridge in 2025 sat closer to £30 per sq ft. This reinforces the town’s value proposition when compared with many outer London locations.

Charlie said:

“Looking ahead, at one end of the market, demand is emerging for bespoke, pre-let solutions from larger corporates with specific operational requirements."

“At the other end of the market, smaller and mid-sized occupiers continue to drive transactional activity, provided space is delivered in a format that supports immediate occupation and modern working practices."

“Also, flexible workspace providers have also responded to this demand by delivering amenity-rich environments that appeal to experience-led occupiers, helping to provide an incubator offering to start-ups alongside more established corporate occupiers in the area."

“From an office market investment perspective, Weybridge continues to offer long-term development and investment potential. The Local Plan identifies opportunities for intensification of office delivery across established commercial areas, including parts of The Heights campus."

“Not only this, as some older office buildings transition to residential use, those that remain are capable of profitable turnaround through refurbishment, reconfiguration or redevelopment, and are expected to attract sustained occupier and investor interest."

“For global occupiers, Weybridge provides a cost-effective gateway to UK and European markets, meanwhile, for landlords and investors, office demand will continue to flow, if capital is deployed intelligently and space is aligned with modern occupier expectations."

“Of course, Weybridge is not immune to wider economic pressures as we look ahead, but the office market here is underpinned by strong fundamentals – international appeal, excellent connectivity, a compelling lifestyle offer and consistent demand for high-quality space. Few locations within the Surrey office market combine these advantages so close to London.”

Vail Williams, based in Woking, has had a presence in Surrey since the late 1980s and over the years, we have played a pivotal role in some of the region’s major commercial and residential developments.

The firm’s full-service property advice includes commercial agency, investment and development advice, building consultancy, property valuation, planning, lease advisory, property asset management, business rates and occupier consultancy.

Photo: Hitting the Heights: Weybridge in Surrey continues to punch well above its weight in the office space market but a growing mismatch between supply and demand could prove crucial. Pictured is The Heights where rents are now moving into the early £40s per sq ft.

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Nov 3, 2025
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A top competitive shooter has acknowledged the ‘tremendous’ backing of a property finance firm as he celebrates the end of his most successful season.

Under a rolling one-year contract begun earlier this year, MSP Capital agreed to support Chris Morgan financially on his busy programme of clay pigeon shoots. Over the summer, the Andover-based sportsman achieved success at seven county and regional championships.

He won all his classes in five: the South of England Sportrap; Surrey County English Sporting; Buckingham County Compak; Dorset County Sportrap; and South West of England English Sporting. And he was second in class at both the South East of England English Sporting and the Hampshire County Compak, with placings decided by the smallest of margins.

Chris was also well ranked at the sport’s World Championships in July 2025, coming 25th in his class out of 790 competitors.

Having completed his eleventh year of competitive shooting, Chris said:

“This has been my best ever season at county and regional level, surpassing my goals by a clear margin. I’ve had great competitive practice and really high scores. It has been a great season.”

Chris described the support from MSP Capital as ‘tremendous’, adding:

“When you have a backer who believes in you and is part of your journey, it’s huge. It’s that feeling of being on the same team, a relationship that works in a positive way."

“MSP Capital gives me tremendous support. It leaves me excited and enthusiastic for the future.

“And unlike other sponsors, MSP Capital is not from within the shooting industry, so that has created a buzz.”

Discussing the preparation and mindset needed for competitive shooting, Chris said:

“You have to prepare professionally, and to perform and win, you must aim to stay ‘in the zone’ in all aspects."

“Initially, it’s natural to be aware of your responsibility to represent not just you but everyone who backs you, including being a brand ambassador for MSP Capital. But to be professional and finish the job, you have to get past that and just focus."

“The mental side, the mindset, is vital as you establish your shooting technique and step up to compete. It includes how to build momentum from the beginning, how to breathe and how to relax while staying focused on the task of winning. You have to find a routine that works for you."

“How to respond to pressure is another essential element. You can’t let your focus break, so you have to know how to deal with the situation if something’s not going well or you make a mistake. You learn ways of addressing that and moving on."

“Strong mental preparation and fortitude is what helps you continually get better, and it’s what carries you over the line in the furnace of competition, being calm and putting in a lot of work in practice. At elite level, there are fine margins between winning and not winning. You have to work out what to do to push the odds in your favour.”

When the season ended, Chris ran a series of clay pigeon shoots attended by more than 30 MSP Capital clients and suppliers.

They included three coaching sessions at the Barbury Shooting School at Wroughton near Swindon with a fourth at the Spitfire Shoot, Stockbridge, Hampshire.

Adam Tovey, MSP Capital’s Commercial Director, said:

“Chris is not only a total professional when it comes to competitions but he is an amazing coach too. His sessions appealed to a mix of representatives from our customers and partners in the property sector. With his talent and help, every participant improved their level of shooting.”

Adam’s comments were echoed by Leigh Bartlett, Chief Executive of MSP Capital, who added:

“Our support for Chris is the latest example of our long-standing commitment to partner with people who begin as grassroots athletes and aim to thrive at the highest levels. We congratulate Chris on his amazing season, thank him for kindly sharing some of his expertise at the coaching sessions and wish him every success for next year.”

Asked about his aims for next season, which begins in April 2026, Chris said: “I’m looking at major level competitions such as the GB and World Championships and more Compak championships. All are definitely within range, but it takes backing and so it’s great to have MSP Capital on board. I’m really looking forward to next season.”

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