DeVono Cresa

DeVono Cresa is the UK's first tenant-only commercial property agency, established in 2003 with over 20 years of experience. They advise occupiers through more than 3,500 projects and £2.1bn of transactions, operating from their London headquarters at Studio Baird House, 15-17 St Cross St, London EC1N 8UW.

They offer a full lifecycle of services including office search, design and build, disposals and lease exit, lease renewals, and service charge audits. Their model ensures no landlord retainers or split loyalties, focusing exclusively on the occupier's side of the table.

The firm screens over 600 off-market relationships alongside the live market to find spaces. They walk every floorplate and negotiate terms before any landlord knows the client is serious, ensuring recommendations are grounded in live market intelligence.

Their design and build service covers space-planning through to full fit-out delivery, turning a floorplate into a workplace that reflects how teams actually work. This turnkey offer includes brief, search, negotiation, and workspace under one roof.

They assist with disposals, sublets, assignments, and full surrenders to minimise void and dilapidations exposure. These exits are handled discreetly and marketed to occupier networks first to keep the process efficient and low-risk.

For lease renewals, breaks, and rent reviews, they have a strategy ready three to five years in. They defend against rent uplift and renegotiate terms the moment the market moves in the client's favour.

They conduct service charge audits by checking each charge against the lease to see if it is recoverable, fairly shared, and reasonable. They also offer business rates reviews and advice on the Check, Challenge, Appeal process.

The team consists of over 50 advisors and workplace specialists, including a senior team that has walked buildings and read leases. They maintain a small enough structure to know every client by name while being large enough to move on any building in London and globally.

They operate in London and worldwide, serving clients across all sectors. Their offices are located in various London areas including Soho, Holborn, Aldgate, and they provide guides for Euston & King's Cross, Shoreditch, Mayfair, and more.

The firm is B-Corp certified, putting a formal stamp on their social and environmental commitments. They also provided pro-bono support in 2020 to help hundreds of businesses renegotiate with landlords when the market seized up.

Clients praise the team for being quick to understand requirements, providing great options, and offering excellent guidance. They are described as outstanding, responsive, professional, and attentive to needs throughout the entire process.

As of the latest data, they have a Trustburn rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 8 reviews. The feedback is recent, with the most recent review dated September 9, 2023, and includes a mix of 5-star and 3-star ratings.

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You can reach DeVono Cresa by e-mail at info@devonocresa.com.

The official website of DeVono Cresa is devono.com.