Handelsbanken Relocates to Apex 12, Colchester
Fenn Wright are pleased to announce the successful letting of 1 The Oaks, Apex 12, Colchester to Handelsbanken, a relationship bank with strong local roots and a long-standing presence in the city.
Handelsbanken, founded in Sweden in 1871, operates a decentralised model with branches across Great Britain, each run by local teams empowered to make decisions based on their customers’ needs. The bank is recognised for its strong relationship-based approach to banking, offering personal and corporate customers a highly tailored and service-driven experience.
The Colchester branch has served the local community since 2010, and this move marks a significant step in the bank’s continued commitment to the area. The relocation from Colchester City Centre to Apex 12 provides Handelsbanken with modern, energy-efficient office accommodation, improved access for customers, and excellent on-site car parking.
Located just off the A12, Apex 12 is a prime business park offering high-quality office space in a landscaped environment, with easy access to both the city centre and the wider region. 1 The Oaks is a self-contained, ground floor office offering contemporary space with good parking and excellent connectivity.
Russell Felstead, Branch Manager commented: ‘’This location marks an exciting new chapter in our journey. Our new office space has been thoughtfully designed with sustainability at its core featuring energy-efficient systems that reduces our environmental footprint, complements our cultural heritage, while creating a modern and comfortable working environment for our team and visitors alike. We remain committed to providing the same high quality relationship based service that our customers and partners have come to expect and represents our continued investment and future for Handelsbanken Colchester.
We look forward to welcoming our existing customers, new customers, and professional contacts to our new location. Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or have worked with us for years, we’re excited to share this new space with you in early autumn 2025.’’