Manchester is booming and businesses in the city have more choice than ever before when looking for office space to rent.

It seems like there’s always an exciting new building in the pipeline, or a new operator chooses the city for its next expansion and ups the standard of quality all over again.

The next 12 months might end up being the best yet.

More than 250,000 sqft of flexible workspace is set to open in Manchester in the next year and we can’t wait to see it!

It’s a mix of new operators and existing players in the market expanding, so we’re looking forward to new innovations, new amenity offerings, new specialist business communities – and a big chance for businesses to get a great deal.

It’s our job to keep our finger on the pulse, but we’ve rarely been this excited about what’s coming in the market.

Here’s just a small taste of what is yet to come in Manchester…

·      Junction, Manchester Central

·      Campfield, Castlefield

·      London Road Fire Station, Piccadilly

·      Pall Mall, Central Business District

·      Soho House, ECUK & St John's Neighbourhood

·      Gilbanks, St Michaels Development

·      Many more are under offer and looking to launch soon so we won’t spoil the surprise!

What does this mean for you?

Most importantly of all, it gives you more choice and more possibilities. More offices in the city means more options, and that means a greater chance of finding a workspace that isn’t just somewhere to work – but a place which elevates your business and drives growth.

Greater competition in the market is also great news for businesses.

More choice means that operators will have to work harder to get companies signed up. In real terms, that means they will need to provide a level of service and amenity which goes beyond their competitors.

We’re expecting to see innovations in the amenity space like collaboration spaces, bars, restaurants, incubators and even a rooftop swimming pool - yes a rooftop pool in Manchester!

How can you make sure you find the best Manchester office to rent?

The reality is that a lot of the best offers will be taken up by companies who have the inside track on the new spaces. If you wait until a few months after they open you are likely to miss out.

Using a specialist office search consultancy can keep you ahead of the game and secure you the ideal office space before anyone else even knows it’s on the market.

Pre-lets are available with the right expertise, and landlords are often willing to do deals on new spaces to make sure they are full. There’s little worse for a new building or operator than having big empty rooms, so they are looking to fill them up however they can.

Our specialty is finding those opportunities for you and securing the best deal possible by negotiating against the landlord on your behalf – as we have done for many clients in the past.

If you’re interested in learning more about thepossibilities in the market, book a free discovery call today to get started.