19May 2014 by David Ajsose

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the closure of Friar Gate Bridge. We investigated this historic landmark next to our office space…

Derby, Exeid News, Friar Gate, Office space, Uncategorized, Vintage Offices
There has been a significant amount of press coverage regarding the Friar Gate Bridge recently. Reports have suggested that it's intended for renovations and restorations, other articles state it’s likely to be left alone. What’s the big deal about this bridge? Why is it special? At one time, Friar Gate Station was the main rail station within Derby, and it served the commuting public between 1978 to 1964. The Friar Gate Bridge, which is seen easily from the Exeid 32 Friar Gate offices, is now the only reminders of the former station. The double, cast-iron bridge was made for the Great Northern Railway by Andrew Handyside around 1876. If you were to catch a train Eastbound from the Friar Gate station, you would travel through Darley Park, Breadsall, West Hallam and onto Nottingham via the…
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23May 2013 by David Ajsose

Hot Desking – Hotdesks in cool environments. Everything you need to know.

19 Castle Gate, Business Advice, Commercial Property, Office space, Parking, Stanford House
Hot desking offers a smart, innovative response to the way in which our working environment and lifestyles are changing. If you would like to view our earlier post regarding hot desking, Click here. Whether you are a start-up, freelancer, small business or someone in between, hot desking can provide you with a cost effective workspace to meet your needs without the hassle and usual associated costs. What is hot desking? Hot desking is a flexible solution to finding your business a home without the usual never-ending overheads that most are presented with. We take care of all the hassle so you can focus on what is important to help you flourish. Starting from as little as £34 per week, telephone lines, WIFI, prestigious meeting rooms and a wealth of other facilities…
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27Feb 2012 by David Ajsose

Extra! Extra! Exeid’s Sitwell House Hits the Headlines!

Celebrity News, Commercial Property, Derby, Exeid News, Office space, Property Purchase, serviced office space
It seem that the rest of the business world is recognising the potential that Exeid saw in Derby's Sitwell House building, as it comes to the attention of the local Print Media. Exeid’s new acquisition, Sitwell House Office in Derby, situated on Babington Lane, made the front page of the Business Weekly due to the significant effect it is likely to have on Derby’s local economy and job market. [caption id="attachment_1126" align="aligncenter" width="448"] Recihard Priestley, showcasing Exeid's newest Business Centre Sitwell House.[/caption]   As extensive renovation projects become completed in Derby City over the next five years, Babington Lane is set to become the very heart of Derby’s City Centre, connecting the new Westfield Shopping Centre and the more traditional retail areas. Footfall will increase, retail space occupancy will rise…
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17Feb 2012 by David Ajsose

Derby has Olympic Fever With Plans For A New £20million Velodrome.

Celebrity News, Derby, Exeid News
[caption id="attachment_752" align="alignleft" width="150"] The Derby Velodrome will employ super-modern architecture[/caption] There’s no doubt that an excitement for the 2012 London Olympics has gripped the nation and as the games draw nearer, Derby unveils its £20million Derby Velodrome plans. Hailed as the ‘ultimate leisure centre and concert venue’, the new Velodrome, situated at Pride Park, will be a welcome addition to Derby’s local culture. Features will include a 5000-capacity concert hall, a state-of-the-art gym, 12 court sports hall and an outdoor cycle track that will circle the nearby nature reserve. The council said the new arena, due to open in February 2014, would replace some of its older sports centres. Councillor Alan Grimadell, Derby City Council Member for Leisure and Culture, said: "The development of the leisure strategy will place Derby…
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14Feb 2012 by David Ajsose

Derby’s Sitwell House Becomes City Centre Sixties Splendour!

Commercial Property, Derby, Exeid News, Office space, serviced office space
We caught up with David Ajose CEO of Exeid.com, the Midland’s fastest growing Commercial Property Consultancy, to find out about his latest property acquisition. We met him outside Sitwell House in Derby to find out more. [caption id="attachment_737" align="aligncenter" width="448" caption="Derby's Sitwell House is to be completely refurbished to the specification provided by any new clients that decide to take up office space in the building"][/caption]   So David, tell us about Sitwell House. Sitwell House is simply an amazing building. It is 25,000 sq ft and has four floors of bright, modern serviced office spaces above an established, ground floor retail. Not only was it designed and built in the early 1960's, it was influenced by its contemporary architectural movement, turning away from Neo-Victorian structures and focusing on features that…
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