In a landmark deal for the Nottingham office market, NG Chartered Surveyors and Blackstar Advisory have completed the city’s largest post-Covid office letting, securing a major new tenant for the Castle Meadow Campus.
Acting on behalf of The University of Nottingham, NG’s head of agency, Thomas Szymkiw, working with joint agent Blackstar Advisory’s Tim Garratt, has successfully let the 31,172 sq ft Building D at Castle Meadow to Arden University, which delivers a combination of distance and blended learning courses to students across the UK and internationally.
This letting marks a significant step forward in the evolution of Castle Meadow, a key asset in The University of Nottingham’s growing city centre presence. The site was acquired by the University in late 2021, with a vision to establish a vibrant new hub for business, innovation, and academic collaboration.
Originally designed by acclaimed architects Hopkins and completed in 1994, Building D is part of the wider Castle Meadow Campus – a series of Grade II listed office buildings formerly occupied by HM Revenue and Customs.
Thomas Szymkiw said: “We’re proud to have concluded Nottingham’s largest office letting since the pandemic and to support The University of Nottingham in realising its ambitious plans for Castle Meadow. Arden University is a progressive institution with a strong track record in digital learning, and their relocation to this iconic building signals real confidence in the city centre as a hub for education and innovation.”
Tim Garratt added: “Having been involved in the original purchase of the campus for the University it was great to work with NG in securing this new letting – which is another step in building this new city centre campus into a world class learning environment.”
Mark Kleinman of James Andrew International acted for Arden on the deal. He said: “I’m delighted to have acquired this unique building which will be a great asset within the Arden University Property Portfolio.”
