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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.

The Pantry marked a hugely significant milestone on Monday 6th April, celebrating 20 years since it first opened its doors as a small sandwich shop perched on Hayes High Street in Hillingdon, Middlesex. Now one of the UK’s largest independently owned contract caterers, The Pantry’s journey began in somewhat humbler surroundings, as a 21-year-old Luke Consiglio moved into the shop with big ambitions and a determination to build a business to be proud of. The Pantry quickly built a reputation for its delicious, freshly made sandwiches with queues stretched out the door and down the high street, attesting to the quality and care behind every order. Within just six months, the business had expanded beyond the shop, catering for local companies and events. What started as a humble high street venture was steadily evolving into something much bigger. In 2007, The Pantry was approached by its first school to provide lunches on a small scale – an opportunity that would shape the company’s future. By 2014, it had secured its first official school contract, and its reputation for delivering hot, nutritious meals began to grow. Now, 20 years on, The Pantry provides catering to hundreds of schools, producing meals across the length and breadth of the country, and employs over 700 people – still including Luke’s mum and other family members. In an industry dominated by large corporate structures, The Pantry remains fiercely independent, with Luke sitting proudly as the sole company owner and CEO. He continues to champion the spirit of a true family business at its core. ‘At the time, I had high hopes for what The Pantry could become, but to have grown to the size we are today, and to still be a business I am genuinely proud of, is far beyond anything I could ever have imagined,’ Luke said. ‘To everyone who has been part of the journey – thank you. You’ve helped shape what The Pantry is today.’ As The Pantry  celebrates this remarkable milestone, the future appears just as exciting as the beginning, with the business set for many more decades of growth, development, and achievement.

Family owned and run Mediterranean food specialist, Dina Foods, has secured a Parnationwide listing with Ocado Retail, further expanding the reach of its authentic bakery and confectionery products. From April 13th, Ocado.com will carry a selection of Dina Foods’ best-selling artisan flatbreads and premium handcrafted Baklawa, available to customers across England and Wales. The Ocado Retail deal further accelerates Dina Foods’ expansion, adding to its strong presence across major UK supermarkets, food service and wholesale customers. Wilda Haddad, Project Director at Dina Foods said: "We are delighted to be working with Ocado Retail, which is based at Gorst Road in Park Royal, North West London. Demand continues to grow for our authentic Mediterranean foods, whether that’s our artisanal flatbreads, our savouries or our handcrafted Baklawa and confectionery ranges. Our partnership with Ocado Retail will enable us to bring our products to new customers across the country.” The Ocado.com range will include White, Wholemeal, and Large White variants of Dina Foods’ signature Paninette® range. Paninette® is a two-layer flatbread, which Dina Foods stone-bakes using a bespoke milled flour mix. Ocado.com  has also listed Dina Foods’ Tasty Goodness Sourdough Toasty Pittas. These pittas are baked with a 50/50 wholemeal-white blend, following a natural fermentation process, which supports the growing consumer demand for foods with gut health and functional benefits. The Ocado.com product range includes Dina Foods’ Handmade Classic Baklawa in 200g selection packs. These are made using traditional recipes handed down through the generations, with premium ingredients such as crushed nuts, filo pastry and sugar syrup. The Ocado Retail announcement comes as Dina Foods prepares to meet customers current and new as it returns to the Food & Drink Expo (NEC Birmingham, 13th-15th April) this year. Dina Foods will showcase its full range of flatbreads, savouries, and confectionery at the show Stand W91, Hall 20, and discuss retail, wholesale and foodservice opportunities with visitors. For more on Dina Foods visit here . Photo captions: The Dina Foods team showcasing the product range now available on Ocado.com Dina Foods selection of flatbreads and Baklawa now on Ocado.com The Haddad brothers with the product range available on Ocado.com

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