“What really impressed us was the early clarity on cost and EPC performance, and the fact these were maintained throughout delivery.
That outcome has strengthened the robustness of our retrofit underwriting, and we see Clarity as a must-have input into future deals”
Lars Sindberg, Britannia A/S
Clarity™ is our investment grade retrofit feasibility product and this week we hosted a diverse group of senior property professionals to pressure test the model ahead of launch.
Across our projects at Citygate, Optima, and Soapworks, we are transforming buildings into destinations that occupiers genuinely want to use.
The main contract works at 1 Friary are due to complete in the coming weeks, with the project continuing to take shape ahead of the next phase of works which Vantage will be delivering.
We’re pleased to welcome Sam to Vantage as our newest Project Lead.
Last week marked the completion of programmed works on site at our Finsbury Circus metering upgrade project in London.
At Vantage, we model every viable pathway before capital is committed - from optimisation through to full EPC A delivery.
Sustainability is no longer just compliance - it’s becoming one of the strongest performance drivers in UK real estate.
Works are now underway at our site in Finsbury Circus, with site set-up in full swing this week.
From dead space to 15% rental premiums.
We’ve been appointed to deliver the reception works at 1 Friary in Bristol - a 60,000 sq ft Grade A office scheme completing this summer.
We’re currently behind the scenes filming new content in our newly refurbished space - and we couldn’t resist sharing a sneak peek!
We’re pleased to have been instructed to deliver metering works at prestigious client building in central London. Our scope includes the installation of a replacement metering system, designed to enhance energy visibility and improve overall building performance.
Great to see strong progress on site at our Optima project as works continue to move forward. The team has been making excellent headway, with multiple elements of the refurbishment now taking shape...
We’re delighted to be appointed to deliver RIBA Stage 3 design for CAT A fit-out works to Block A at Soapworks in Salford, continuing our involvement in the building’s ongoing evolution and growing workspace offer.
Watch our latest video to learn more about how Vantage can help you reduce your energy consumption. Most investors focus on rent to improve NOI. But a major income leak is often energy performance.
We’re heading to MIPIM next week!
We’re proud to announce the successful completion of our 25,000 sq ft futureproofing refurbishment at One Citygate in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Meet Henry Nwankwo who is managing our Optima Project in Glasgow.
EPC A space doesn’t just meet compliance — it drives performance. Across live schemes, we’re seeing a 46% rental uplift following EPC-led repositioning.
We’re delighted to welcome Fiona Chatham to Vantage as our new Business Support and Operations Coordinator.
We’re pleased to announce the completion of our multi-floor refurbishment at 12 Greek Street, a landmark workspace in the heart of Leeds’ prime business district.
Your budget isn’t a constraint — it’s the number that makes the deal work. Too many projects waste months cycling through design and value-engineering that could’ve been avoided. Cost and time drift. Impact gets diluted.
We’re delighted to be appointed to deliver RIBA Stage 4 design works across two suites at Soapworks, continuing our involvement in the building’s evolution and growing workspace portfolio.
We’re pleased to welcome Adrian, who has joined the team as Contracts Manager.
Works are progressing well at the Optima Building (58 Robertson Street). Existing timber structures have been cleared to make way for the new Amenity Lounge, with M&E first fix and raised access floor installations now underway across the lounge and CAT A office spaces.
Continuing our solar theme this week, we’re spotlighting one of Vantage’s standout 2024 projects at Soapworks - a great example of how the right feasibility insight and delivery team can unlock serious on-site energy potential.
We’re delighted to welcome Sue Smethurst to the Vantage team as Finance Manager, based in our Manchester office.
Solar isn’t just an ESG upgrade, it’s an NOI lever. Too often, solar is judged only on energy savings, whilst its real impact on rents, lease velocity, and capital value is overlooked.
We’re pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Priestley to Project Director. Mark has been an integral part of the Vantage team since joining the business in 2024, consistently demonstrating strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Vantage has been appointed to deliver a new Business Lounge at Optima Building on behalf of the Landlord. The new amenity will introduce a high-quality breakout environment, providing occupiers with a more comfortable and relaxed space to meet with colleagues and visitors in informal surroundings.
Vantage has been appointed to deliver a major multi-floor refurbishment at 12 Greek Street - a landmark workspace in the heart of Leeds’ business district. The project will see three fully fitted Cat A+ suites transformed with a new brand-led design concept, bringing contemporary sophistication to one of the city’s most sought-after office locations.
Most landlords are being sold retrofit plans based on high-level estimates. The result? Strategies that look good on paper, but collapse once real install costs and supply chain realities kick in. Our latest video breaks down a smarter way forward.....
We're launching a short video series all about our approach to futureproofing commercial real estate. See how Vantage solves the biggest issues facing UK real estate right now - from EPC compliance and decarbonisation, to unlocking value through retrofit.
The Futureproof Assessment. A free 2-minute tool that benchmarks your buildings providing a clear, data-driven benchmark of asset performance - highlighting how individual buildings measure up against both current market requirements and evolving occupier demand.
We're delighted to announce that Vantage has been awarded a major 25,000sqft futureproofing refurbishment across multiple floors of Newcastle's 'One Citygate' to provide fully electric EPC A spaces, wellness suites and roof level amenity areas.
We're delighted to announce that Vantage has been awarded the CAT B refurbishment of The Midnight Club's London HQ. TMC, who are the team behind well-known Adidas Orignals video productions for Leo Messi and Jude Bellingham to name just a few, are taking on additional space in Zetland House, Old Street.
We're delighted to announce practical completion was achieved for our Landlord WC refurbishment at Optima Glasgow yesterday, on behalf of client, Britannia Invest A/S.
We’re pleased to announce that practical completion has been achieved on our 39-41 St Mary's Street refurbishment project in Cardiff, delivered on behalf of our client, APAM.
Knight Frank publish final report in their “Meeting the Commercial Property Retrofit Challenge” series with strong data supporting the business case for retrofit and refurbishment.
We're delighted to announce practical completion was achieved for our Landlord CAT A refurbishment at One City Square yesterday, on behalf of client, Britannia Invest A/S.
CoStar report that recent data from Remit Consulting indicates that UK office occupancy rates have reached their highest levels since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the week ending January 31, 2025, the average occupancy rate was 37.1%, surpassing the previous peak of 35.9% recorded in March 2024.
We're delighted to announce practical completion for our Solar installation at Arlington Business Park in Reading following a 4 week programme of works on site.
Works are finally underway our Grade II listed building refurbishment in Cardiff, following successful planning and heritage applications in the later part of 2024. Working directly for landlords GMPF, we are undertaking a shell and core refurbishment in readiness for an incoming F&B tenant, with planned completion end of Q1 2025.
As part of our ongoing sustainability consultancy work with the landlord at 1CS, we have been commissioned to undertake a detailed review of the suitability of a centralised heat pump as potential zero carbon replacement for the in-situ gas fired boilers currently feeding a 4-pipe fan coil system to office floors.
We are delighted to announce that Rhiannon Flynn joins our growing team from 1st January from sister company APAM. Rhiannon will be based in our Manchester office and responsible for our financial management and accounting going forwards.
We're delighted to announce the early practical completion for our demise creation works at Mander Shopping Centre, Wolverhampton following a 10 week programme of works on site.
We're delighted to announce we have been awarded a 10,000sqft landlord CAT A refurbishment on the fourth floor of one of Leeds primary business addresses - One City Square.
Karl joins the team with extensive experience in project and construction management and he will provide strategic direction and leadership for our construction division, setting objectives and policies to guide our project delivery and business growth.
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded sub-metering works at One City Square, Leeds. This is a one week project duration where the team will
We are delighted to announce that our PV Installation project at The Arches in Leicester has achieved Practical Completion a week ahead of schedule and exactly on budget - huge thanks to all the project stakeholder group and our on-site delivery team for making this project a success, completing the site installation in just 4 weeks.
Knight Frank provided an in-depth exploration of the commercial property retrofit challenge, with an emphasis on the costs and benefits of improving energy efficiency and sustainability in UK office buildings.
Vantage are delighted to have been awarded a further project at Soapworks in Salford, working with clients GMPF and our architectural partners at AXI to create a cutting edge 5000sqft plug & play office suite.
We are delighted to to be awarded PV installation at The Arches, Leicester. This is a 5 week project working directly for the Asset Owners CRIM (Catella).
Planning approval received for our new solar scheme at Arlington Park in Reading. We shall be installing a new 190Wp PV system across the three 1400 building on behalf of overall client, Capitaland.
We are thrilled to welcome Sally Butler to the Vantage team as Project Co-ordinator where she will be supporting the Manging Director and the Project Management team.
We are thrilled to welcome Mark Priestley to the Vantage team where he joins as Associate Director.
We are delighted to be awarded Occupier Fit-out at Citygate, Newcastle.
Commissioned report will detail current energy intensity baseline, plant and equipment condition reporting, operational energy review, fossil fuel removal strategy, costed asset enhancement strategy and green building certification suitability.
We were so pleased to work with Innov8 Property Solutions on our recent solar project at Soapworks in Salford. Soapworks now benefits from a 380kWp rooftop solar installation, making use of available flat roof space to provide clean on-site energy generation – and the best bit, it pays for itself in just four years!
Vantage is seeking an enthusiastic Project Surveyorto join our team. We are specifically looking for an individual with pre-construction experience, able to efficiently price and tender construction works across M&E and Fit our disciplines throughout the UK...
Our PV installation project at Chantry Place Shopping Centre, Norwich achieved practical completion in November. The new 230kWp PV array was delivered on schedule despite the team having to contend with Storm Babet and Storm Ciaran during a busy five week delivery programme...
Vantage is seeking an enthusiastic Project Surveyorto join our team. We are specifically looking for an individual with pre-construction experience, able to efficiently price and tender construction works across M&E and Fit our disciplines throughout the UK...
We were so pleased to work with Innov8 Property Solutions on our recent solar project at Soapworks in Salford. Soapworks now benefits from a 380kWp rooftop solar installation, making use of available flat roof space to provide clean on-site energy generation – and the best bit, it pays for itself in just four years!
Vantage is seeking an enthusiastic Project Surveyorto join our team. We are specifically looking for an individual with pre-construction experience, able to efficiently price and tender construction works across M&E and Fit our disciplines throughout the UK...