60,000 sq ft total / Current Rent: £1.3m+ p.a.
Sector.
Commercial Agency
Client.
Tandem Investments
Location.
Manchester
Edwards advised on the redevelopment and repositioning of the former Marks & Spencer building into a best-in-class office scheme, setting a new benchmark for the Stockport and South Manchester office markets.
The 60,000 sq ft property was transformed into fully fitted and furnished workspace across the ground, first and second floors, offering flexible suites ranging from 2 to 84 desks.
Leveraging in-depth local market knowledge and a targeted leasing strategy, Edwards successfully let over 350 of the 475 desks within the first 18 months of launch, demonstrating strong demand and the effectiveness of the repositioning.
Our work.
Edwards advised on the scheme from inception through to delivery, providing pre-development guidance on the CAT A refurbishment and subsequently recommending a transition to a fitted and furnished product to maximise market appeal. Appointed as sole retained agent post-completion, Edwards has led all leasing activity, securing a strong and diverse occupier mix including OCU Group, SpareRoom and Biffa, demonstrating the success of both the strategy and execution.
The Results.
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Project Overview.
A comprehensive repositioning of a landmark asset into a fully fitted, flexible office offering aligned with evolving occupier demand.
The Challenge.
To reposition a large, former retail asset within a competitive office market, creating a product that would appeal to modern occupiers seeking flexibility, quality and immediate usability.
What We Delivered.
Edwards advised from inception through to delivery, initially guiding the CAT A refurbishment before recommending a transition to a fully fitted and furnished model to maximise market appeal.
Appointed as sole retained agent, the team led all leasing activity, implementing a targeted strategy supported by deep local market insight.
The Result.
Over 350 of 475 desks were let within the first 18 months, securing a strong and diverse occupier mix including OCU Group, SpareRoom and Biffa, and establishing the scheme as a leading workspace destination in the local market.
