Alberts: premium concept for SMEs
A new premium office and workplace concept is emerging to enable Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to operate, connect and engage in an iconic building in central Auckland.
Established as a flagship offering in the redeveloped West Plaza building at 1 Albert St, which has been described as “the biggest redevelopment in town”, Alberts sets out to redefine the modern workplace by providing aspirational workspace design, modern technology solutions, flexible lease terms, high-quality meeting spaces and exceptional amenities.
This is part of a wider $350m-$400m investment by Alberts’ parent company Auckland Real Estate in buying and redeveloping select Auckland CBD office buildings, bringing them up to A grade standard and implementing the Alberts model, which is designed specifically to provide an economic solution for SMEs.
Alberts is currently leasing office space to SMEs on levels 6, 7 and 8 of 1 Albert St via a range of commercial property agencies including Barfoot &
Thompson, Bayleys, CBRE, Colliers International and JLL.
Alberts is offering space through two core offers, explains Kylie Metzener, Alberts’ leasing manager.
“Alberts Private Suites are readyto-use secure offices where tenants can walk in and start working. Perfect for SMEs teams of 2-15 people, this is a cost-effective and efficient way to provide teams with a central city hub at an excellent price.
“Alberts Bespoke is a made-tomeasure space designed in conjunction with your needs and brand. Fully fitted out and secure, this is suitable for SME teams of 15 or more.
“With the refit at no cost to the tenant, you can enjoy a flexible space offering high-quality design and a modern solution to ensure your organisation works smarter.”
Already filling fast with high-quality companies that include Evolution Healthcare, CTRL Investments, Bolton Equities, LOGOS Property and more, Metzener says Alberts offers CBD space at up to 30 per cent less per desk over four years than a traditional city fringe lease.
“Our core goal is to make the workplace solution simpler for tenants, enabling SMEs to reduce costs through flexible capacity and lease terms, and in turn giving organisations the opportunity to grow and breathe while upgrading to A-grade premises.
“The options we are offering SMEs give them a significant opportunity to secure a great location without the capital expenditure stress that might happen if they had to do it on their own. If you are an SME on the city fringe but want to take advantage of quality of space, design, views, culture and be part of a community that is growing, then call Alberts.”
The concept is being rolled out across seven central city buildings in two core locations – Albert St and Viaduct Harbour. Focused on following the tenants’ journey and predicting their needs, Alberts empowers concierges to deliver outstanding service for tenants and their clients, says Metzener.