Home from home for Dutton Moore

Dutton Moore chartered accountants has moved its 60 staff into a new home in Hull’s city centre.

The company has bought Aldgate House, after renting premises in Silver Street, Hull for more than 60 years.

A company spokesman said yesterday: “The listed building no longer met the requirements of a growing and busy practice. With many businesses moving out of the heart of the city centre, the partners at Dutton Moore made the decision to stay and invest in the city.”

Tony Bullock, the firm’s managing partner, said: “We are constantly investing in our future and we are delighted to have purchased Aldgate House. Our new home will perfectly accommodate our practice into the future.

“We remain committed to Hull city centre and this is a clear sign that our future remains here.

“We are a large business with clients all over the region, but our focus is to stay true to who we are and remain within the city cen- tre.”

The sale of Aldgate House was conducted by CBRE’s Leeds office agency team. Richard Bean, senior surveyor at CBRE Leeds, said: “Aldgate House is a prominent office building that occupies a coveted position on Market Place.”

It was also revealed yesterday that CBRE’s pubs and leisure team, acting on behalf of Punch Taverns, has sold The Wharf in Sowerby Bridge near Halifax, West Yorkshire.

The town centre pub was acquired by JD Wetherspoon for £340,000.

It is understood that JD Wetherspoon intends to extend and invest in the property, before re-opening it in 2013.