An interior design firm has bought a new £2 million headquarters in Redditch.
Edward Thomas Interiors has moved its 40-strong workforce from the Kings Norton Business Centre, in Birmingham, to a 25,223 sq ft building, in Woolaston Road.
The company specialises in bespoke show homes, sales centres and retirement living complexes.
The new base has offices across two floors, warehouse space, a yard and secure parking and more than triples the firm's previous workspace.
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The building was previously owned by another interior design firm Claude Hooper.
Director and co-founder Steve Hird said: "The Woolaston Road office and warehouse building was familiar as it was previously a competitor's premises.
"However, when they announced they were ceasing trading and the building would be going up for sale, we realised this presented the opportunity we'd been looking for.
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"We'd always had ambitions to own our own building but with our existing lease due for renewal, we knew the timing was right and decided to take quick action.
"Woolaston Road is over three-and-a-half times the size of our previous HQ so we'll be able to bring all our divisions under one roof, from our client account team to designers and stylists, to warehousing and logistics.
"It also has dedicated meeting and breakout spaces, meaning we can host client briefings, design workshops and have room for social events too.
"It's a significant investment that truly represents the next step in the evolution of our business."
Property agency John Truslove brokered the acquisition for Edward Thomas Interiors.
Joint managing director Ian Parker said: "The team at Edward Thomas Interiors clearly saw the benefits of securing these highly desirable premises.
"We are delighted to have played our part in bringing this growing firm to the Redditch area."