BILFINGER GVA and their joint letting agent Gavin Black and Partners, acting on behalf of private investors have secured a new letting of the Media Exchange 5 building at Coquet Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle.

The high-specification building extending to 2,771 sq ft in a fully fitted and furnished condition was available for immediate occupation.

The location suited the image and business expansion objectives of 1st Class Mailing Limited who signed a three-year lease for the building within ten working days of their initial inspection. Tony Wordsworth, director, office Agency, Bilfinger GVA, Newcastle, said: “The speed of this completed transaction demonstrates the improving office market and confirms the attractiveness of the Ouseburn Valley for marketing and media related companies.”

Stephen Henderson, director, said. “Here at 1st Class Mailing Ltd we have been looking to expand our business and to take on further staff. We are delighted to have found office space which is of a very high standard, ideally situated close to the city centre and public transport to accommodate our business client’s staff and to further grow the business.”