Trinova Secures Lease Extension with BNP Paribas Real Estate at Minerva, Leeds

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Leeds, UK – Trinova Real Estate is pleased to announce that BNP Paribas Real Estate has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Minerva, Leeds, by completing a new reversionary lease within the building. The agreement marks another milestone in the successful asset management strategy implemented at Minerva, and reinforces the building’s appeal as one of Leeds’ premier office addresses.

BNP Paribas Real Estate, a leading international property advisor, has had a significant presence in Leeds for several years. By renewing their lease at Minerva, the company shows its ongoing commitment to both the building and the city. The lease extension reflects their focus on providing high-quality, sustainable workspaces that support flexible and collaborative working, as well as staff wellbeing.

Located prominently on East Parade, in the heart of Leeds’s professional and financial district, Minerva offers Grade A office accommodation within two minutes’ walk of Leeds Railway Station and the city’s retail core. The building provides a professional reception and generous end-of-journey facilities, aligned with the focus for the wider CityBee portfolio, which emphasises sustainability, wellness, and best-in-class amenity provision.

The new lease to BNP Paribas Real Estate follows a strong period of leasing activity at Minerva, including recent lettings to Marks Sattin, Ecorys, and Aqua Consultants. This momentum highlights the effectiveness of Trinova’s refurbishment strategy, which has delivered Cat A+ fitted suites designed to meet evolving occupier expectations for flexible, ready-to-occupy workspace.

Tom Brown at Trinova, commented: “BNP Paribas Real Estate’s decision to remain in the building is a strong endorsement of both the quality of the workspace and the strength of the relationship we’ve built. The new lease demonstrates ongoing confidence in Leeds as a key financial centre and validates our continued investment in creating modern, sustainable offices that meet the needs of today’s occupiers.”

Minerva continues to stand out in the Leeds office market for its combination of prime location, strong ESG credentials, and market-leading tenant amenity, reaffirming its position as a flagship CityBee asset within Trinova’s UK portfolio.

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