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Supply Issues As Weybridge’s Office Market Thrives



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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The shortlist for the Essex Housing Awards 2023, held in association with Birketts, has been officially unveiled.


On the day of judgment, a distinguished panel comprising leading housing professionals and advisors engaged in an invigorating discussion, reviewing a record number of entries vying for the coveted awards. The awards have grown in prominence and scope, as they noted a larger number of private businesses - builders, housing associations, local authorities, contractors, agents, and voluntary sector organisations, have applied.


The essence of the Awards lies in acknowledging and celebrating excellence in developments, services, and individuals from the public, private, and voluntary sectors while encouraging best practices throughout the county. This year, there are 12 award categories in total, an increase from previous editions, with the addition of four new categories. Particularly noteworthy is the introduction of The Mo Slade Rising Star Award, sponsored by Anderson, which garnered the highest number of entries among all the categories.


The judges were delighted to observe that an award that required colleague nominations received the highest level of engagement, reflecting the camaraderie and spirit of the industry. Moreover, as all the nominees had to be young professionals, it effectively showcased the rising generation's influence and vigour in the housing sector.


The shortlisted individuals will be eagerly looking forward to the glamorous Awards Ceremony in November. This event will serve as an occasion to celebrate their outstanding achievements and resilience over the past year while also envisioning a bright and promising future for the industry as a whole.


Brian Horton, Director at Horton Strategic Limited said:


"It was a privilege to serve again this year as the Chair of the Judging Panel for the Essex Housing Awards. Each judge brings an expert perspective on the housing and development sector, and their unique contributions enriched the judging process, creating a knowledge-sharing environment."

“I must admit, some decisions were tough to make, but I am confident that the selected awardees truly exemplify excellence in the housing and development sector. We face significant uncertainty in the Housing market, but the awards show that we are in great shape to weather the storm and continue to make a positive difference.”


Alastair Pollock, Strategy Coordinator at Essex Developers Group & South Essex Housing Group said:


"It has been both a privilege and a pleasure to be a category judge this year."


“The competition was fierce as Essex continues to evolve with numerous ground breaking developments across the county, and it's exciting to observe the transformative impact these projects will have on our community."


“Congratulations to all the participants, and I look forward to celebrating the outstanding accomplishments at the awards ceremony."


The shortlisted entries are as follows:


Small Housing Schemes (1 – 24 homes)


Bluebird - HARP


Horkesley Hamlet - ADP & Mersea Homes


Loewen Road, Chadwell St Mary - Thurrock Council


Shenfield Library - Essex Housing


The Meadows (Ardale) - Kind & Company


Valerie Lodge - Sempra Homes Ltd (Basildon Borough Council)


Woodhall Road - CHP


Medium Housing Schemes (25 – 100 homes) sponsored by Qualis Group


Abbey Corner - Peabody


Manor Grove, Silver End - Sanctuary


Mount Hill Development - Eastlight Community Homes


Shernbroke, Waltham Abbey - Essex Housing


Transforming Independent Living - Epping Forest District Council


Large Housing Schemes (101+ homes) sponsored by Birketts


Abbey Meadows, Great Wakering - Sanctuary


Aylett's Green - Cavendish Consulting


Beechwood Village - Pollard Thomas Edwards


Chesterwell - ADP & Mersea Homes


Excellence in Design & Placemaking sponsored by Latimer by Clarion Housing Group


Beechwood Village - Pollard Thomas Edwards


Bluebird - SKArchitects


Horkesley Hamlet - ADP


The Meadows (Ardale) - Kind & Company


Excellence in Construction Skills sponsored by CHP


Essex Careers Magazine - Essex County Council


Essex Multiply and Specialist Trades Company Group (STC Group) - Essex County Council


Mears Trade School - Thurrock Council and Mears


South Essex Construction Skills Academy - Southend-on-Sea City Council


Climate Action – Decarbonisation / Retrofit


Chadwell High Rise Retrofit Project - Thurrock Council and Kensa


Southend-on-Sea City Council Retrofit Action - Southend-on-Sea City Council


Climate Action – Low / Zero Carbon in New Homes sponsred by Cala Homes


Bluebird - HARP


Harewood Regeneration - Brentwood Borough Council


Net Zero Carbon New Home - Essex County Council in partnership with EPOA


Ryedene - Sempra Homes Ltd (Basildon Council)


Meeting Housing Need


Acquisitions, Private Sector & Resettlement Project - Southend-on-Sea City Council


Bluebird - HARP


Cricketers Court - Basildon Borough Council


Essex Housing Team - Essex Housing


Mount Hill Development - Eastlight Community Homes


Neighbourhood Transformation


Brookfield Close - Brentwood Borough Council


Colchester Borough Homes


The Parkside Community Hub - CHP


Digital Impact


Estuary Housing Association's Digital Platforms


HGGT Your Quality of Life


Housing & Development Professional of the Year sponsored by Kind & Company


Heather Blanchard, CHP


Kate Gerrish, CHP


Leanne Turner, Epping Forest District Council


Melanie Keys, Sempra Homes Ltd (Basildon Borough Council)


Paul Gayler, Chelmsford City Council


The Mo Slade Rising Star Award sponsored by Anderson


Ben Harrison, Southend-on-Sea City Council


Charlotte Wright, Epping Forest District Council


Daniel Leach, Eastlight Community Homes


Danielle Simpson, SKAchitects


Faye Creasey, Southend-on-Sea City Council


Holly McCauley, Epping Forest District Council


James Foster, Estuary Housing Association


Luke Rapley, Basildon Borough Council


Thomas Scotting, CHP


The Essex Housing Awards 2023 are in partnership with Essex Developers Group (EDG) and South Essex Housing Group (SEHG), in association with headline partner Birketts, and sponsored & supported by Anderson, Cala Homes, CHP, Kind & Company, Latimer by Clarion Housing Group, Qualis Group and Rentplus.


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