St James / Quarter's tenant base is anchored by tech, financial services, hospitality groups, professional services.

  • Tier: trophy.
  • Tenant character: Post-2020 mixed-use trophy frontier.
  • Average rent: £50/sqft/yr · ≈ $63.5 PSF/yr USD.

St James / Quarter, Edinburgh tenant profile

St James / Quarter's tenant base is anchored by tech, financial services, hospitality groups, professional services.

TL;DR

  • Tier: trophy.
  • Tenant character: Post-2020 mixed-use trophy frontier.
  • Average rent: £50/sqft/yr · ≈ $63.5 PSF/yr USD.

Who clusters here

Tech, financial services, hospitality groups, professional services.

What that means for newcomers

Newcomers to St James / Quarter should expect peer-tenant scrutiny: covenant strength, brand fit, and signage standards are watched closely. Lease-up product underwrites by anchor tenant; secondary tenants typically benefit from anchor halo.

Key facts

cityEdinburgh
submarketSt James / Quarter
tiertrophy
averageRentLocal£50/sqft/yr · ≈ $63.5 PSF/yr USD
cityClassARentUsd$53/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct8.4%

Frequently asked questions

What kind of tenants lease in St James / Quarter?
Tech, financial services, hospitality groups, professional services.

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