An Aberdeen lettings boss has highlighted the positive impact for local businesses of more workers returning to the office in the city centre.
John Grewar, who oversees lettings for SRE Group, said occupancy has now reached 65% at Aurora Aberdeen following a £5million investment and refurbishment, with hopes that could soon rise to 90%.
He said workers returning to the office and the city centre provides a vital boost in terms of lunchtime trade for cafes, sandwich shops and bakeries.
Grewar told The Press and Journal attendance is "pretty strong", although he admitted many businesses have adopted a more balanced approach post-pandemic, with staff in the office two-thirds of the week.
He suggested that while some firms had been delaying decisions on relocating and investing until there is more clarity on the economic future of the city.
But Grewar is hopeful the approval of Jackdaw will create "confidence and will encourage a bit more movement in the market".
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