Helical’s The Loom project in Whitechapel is becoming a hive of creative enterprises as two new companies have signed leases. Hey Habito, an online mortgage broker, and Twelve Fifty One Communications, a business consultancy, took a total of 4,750 SF in two separate units on the first and second floors.

Both companies have agreed to five-year leases and rent of £52.50 pe SF.

Helical has refurbished and repositioned the former Victorian wool warehouse with a new entrance and new reception on Gowers Walk, an on-site café / bar operated by cult brand Look Mum No Hands!, showers and a bike shop.

The Loom achieved Wired Certified Gold, putting it in the top bracket in terms of broadband and telecoms infrastructure in the UK. Helical has a further 29k SF available in units ranging from 1,100 SF to 8,400 SF.

Helical says it is expects to announce more lettings soon.

Hall Kemp and Colliers acted for Helical. DeVono Cresa acted for Hey Habito and The Workplace Co acted for Twelve Fifty One Communications.