Big agency launches ‘super branch’ in historic Midlands city
The Grade II listed Coventry building dates back to the early 19th Century and was once the home of the organist at the city's Cathedral.
Coventry-based estatea agency John Payne is creating a ‘super office’ that brings all of its services into one building in the City’s historic Warwick Row.
The Grade II listed building dates back to the early 19th Century and has previously been occupied by a host of businesses ranging from hotels to engineering firms and was once the home of the organist at Coventry Cathedral.
16TH CENTURY
John Speed, a 16th Century cartographer, first drew the street in 1610 and shows Warwick Row as a string of of buildings on the main road to Kenilworth and Warwick.
Now after a six-figure investment John Payne Estate Agents has moved to number 23 Warwick Row and is currently refurbishing the interior.
John Payne (main picture, middle), owner of the estate agency, says: “Our former office on New Union Street wasn’t really working for us – it was just too small for us to expand and prevented staff from our different services collaborating effectively.
“There are a few more hoops you have to jump through when it comes to refurbishing a listed property but the end result will be a beautiful new office which showcases the best features of this fantastic building.”
ONE-STOP-SHOP
He adds: “We wanted a ‘super-office’ where all of our teams could be based at the same time as it helps us better deliver the multi-disciplinary service we offer to our clients who are preferring a one-stop-shop style of service.
“Since moving in, we’ve already been reaping the benefits with significantly increased footfall and a much nicer backdrop for our staff to enjoy.
“We’re aiming to hire six or seven new members of staff to fill the new space and hope this move will be the start of an exciting new chapter for the business.”
Pictured from left: Tony Twigger, Director, John Payne Estate Agents; John Payne and Daniel Little, Director at John Payne Estate Agents outside the new ‘super office’ at 23 Warwick Row in Coventry.
