Agency claims record rent for refurbished offices

THE Jones Lang Wootton agency has let 40,000 square feet of office space in Fitzwilton House, at Wilton Place, Dublin 2, following…

THE Jones Lang Wootton agency has let 40,000 square feet of office space in Fitzwilton House, at Wilton Place, Dublin 2, following the refurbishment of the building at a cost of £3.5 million. Eight of the 12 floors in the block became vacant last year when accountants Coopers & Lybrand moved to George's Quay. One of the older tenants, solicitors William Fry, has taken an additional 5,000 square feet and an institution has agreed to pay £16.50 for a suite of 3,350 square feet. According to Tony O'Loughlin of Jones Lang Wootton, the rents achieved, £15.50 to £16.50, have set a new record for refurbished office space. Tenants include Visio International, Global Knowledge, Network, Rob son Rhodes and the Revenue Appeals Commissioners.