6th Feb 2026 07:00
Derwent London plc ("Derwent London" / "the Group") Disposal of 80-85 Tottenham Court Road W1 |
Derwent London is pleased to announce that it has exchanged contracts for the disposal of 80-85 Tottenham Court Road W1 for £32.6m (before costs), reflecting a capital value of £755 psf. The sale is at a premium to June 2025 book value and is scheduled to complete in June 2026. The purchaser is a joint venture between Purestone Capital and BPS London, both private investors. The acquisition is the first for the newly formed value-add platform headed up by Rishi Khurana and Mahir Vachani.
The freehold property comprises 28,300 sq ft of offices across six floors plus four ground floor retail units, with a total floorspace of 43,300 sq ft. The current income is £1.7m.
Paul Williams, Chief Executive of Derwent London, said: "Investor demand for smaller value-add assets remains strong, which supports our disciplined approach to realising value. Proceeds will be recycled into other higher returning opportunities. These include our major on-site projects at Holden House W1 and Greencoat & Gordon House SW1, where we are confident in the strong rental growth outlook."
For further information, please contact:
Derwent London Tel: +44 (0)20 3478 4217 (Robert Duncan) | Paul Williams, Chief Executive Richard Dean, Director of Investment Robert Duncan, Head of Investor Relations |
Brunswick Group Tel: +44 (0)20 7404 5959 | Nina Coad Peter Hesse |
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Derwent London plc
Derwent London plc owns a commercial real estate portfolio predominantly in central London valued at £5.2 billion as at 30 June 2025, making it the largest London office-focused real estate investment trust (REIT).
Our experienced team has a long track record of creating value throughout the property cycle by regenerating our buildings via redevelopment or refurbishment, effective asset management and capital recycling. We typically acquire central London properties off-market with low capital values and modest rents in improving locations, most of which are either in the West End or City Borders. We capitalise on the unique qualities of each of our properties - taking a fresh approach to the regeneration of every building with a focus on anticipating tenant requirements and an emphasis on design. Reflecting and supporting our long-term success, the business has a strong balance sheet with modest leverage, a robust income stream and flexible financing.
We are frequently recognised in industry awards for the quality, design and innovation of our projects. Landmark buildings in our 5.3 million sq ft portfolio include 25 Baker Street W1, 1 Soho Place W1, 80 Charlotte Street W1, Brunel Building W2, White Collar Factory EC1, Angel Building EC1 and Tea Building E1.
As part of our commitment to lead the industry in mitigating climate change, Derwent London has committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030, publishing its pathway to achieving this goal in 2020. Our science-based carbon targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2013, we launched a voluntary Community Fund which to date has supported 180 community projects in central London.
The Company is a public limited company, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and incorporated and domiciled in the UK. The address of its registered office is 25 Savile Row, London, W1S 2ER.
For further information see www.derwentlondon.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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