Apple is to establish a new London headquarters at Battersea Power Station, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.

The tech giant will occupy about 500,000 sq ft of space across six floors of the central Boiler House from 2021, moving 1,400 employees there from eight offices around the capital.

It will account for 40 per cent of the development’s total office space.

Apple currently has 2,530 staff in total in London, including about 1,100 working in its stores.

The Mayor of London, said the deal is a “sign that London is open to the biggest brands in the world and the leading city for trade and investment”.

The move follows a multi-billion-pound restoration of the former power station, which has stood unoccupied for decades on the banks of the River Thames.

Apple’s main European headquarter will remain in Ireland, where it employs 4,000 people

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Great views are often hard to come by in big towns and cities with many offices overlooking the buildings they are next to. A view of water can be quite difficult to find in a busy business district, but we know there are a number of locations that offer waterfront views, with everything from the river Thames to the quayside developments around Canary Wharf and Media City in Manchester.

Here are five brilliant office locations with waterfront views to die for:

Clipper Quay in Salford

The waterfront in Salford, Manchester has been revitalised in to a leading tourist destination as well as a busy new business district in the North West. Boasting its own Imperial War Museum it also has the Lowry Outlet Mall with many top designer brands. There are also many places to eat and some great bars with views across the water.

The waterfront has attracted many top businesses like the BBC who famously relocated here from White City in London.

Our featured serviced offices offer 32 office suites for 2 to 8 people and have beautifully crafted British made furniture. Along with outstanding IT, this location is ideal for any business looking for a truly impressive business address.

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Harbour Exchange Quay

There is a lot to be impressed about in Canary Wharf. The area is now London’s second financial district with several of the UK’s tallest buildings which includes One Canada Square that can be seen as far away as Harlow and the M11 motorway.

Canary Wharf has several shopping malls with a variety of stores including Waitrose and Monsoon as well as a wide variety of places to eat. There are many great bars and restaurants right on the waterfront and even an interesting museum is located here too, dedicated to the history of the docks.

The serviced offices at Harbour Exchange Quay is an impressive office location providing a great address for any business. It boasts great views across the water and a pretty outdoor terrace and breakout areas.

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Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay has undergone a considerable redevelopment and is now home to the Welsh Assembly building, shops and bars as well as many residential properties and office space.

This waterfront area is impressive to say the least. There is an array of small boats that come and go and the area is a popular tourist location with many activities going on throughout the year.

Our featured office here is a striking building that’s been well designed and takes full advantage of the bay views. These stylish offices are complimented by a number of well equipped conference facilities and boasts on-site parking which is a real plus in this part of the Welsh capital.

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Temple Quay, Bristol

Bristol is a thriving and busy city with a number of interesting locations like Queens Road with its shops and close proximity to the university and Temple Meads which has easy access to road and rail links. One of the prettier areas is the waterfront which has seen extensive redevelopment and now boasts several top restaurants, hotels, bars and places of interest.

Our featured serviced office location has an enviable waterfront position and great office space options for any size business. One of the great benefits of this location is the excellent in-house canteen serving delicious hot and cold food throughout the day. It also boasts lots of the usual services you should expect, like 24/7 security and access as well as comfortable office space and meeting rooms.

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Savoy Street, London

London riverside office space usually comes at a premium but our featured office space here has a lot of excellent facilities and enviable views across the Thames.

This prestigious WC2 postcode is well placed and has been refurbished to take advantage of the natural light. The views are what set this location apart from other locations that are close by. The transport links make this office space easy to get to and it’s close to the many shops and restaurants of Covent Garden and the West End make it ideal for any business. It’s also within easy reach of the vibrant Southbank with its riverside restaurants and bars, the BFI and IMAX cinema.

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The choice right across the UK is breathtaking. So whether you need to be in the South West, Central London or the North West there is a great choice of office space with great views of the water.  If you haven’t seen a great location here, get in touch with a member of our team who can talk you through the options.

Then sit back and enjoy the view!

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