2025-02-27 9:00 CET, UK | Press release
Catella APAM, acting as Asset Manager on behalf of Britannia Invest, has completed a new letting at Corner Block, Manchester, securing a five-year lease with law firm Harrison Drury & Co Ltd. This deal underscores the strong demand for high-quality, fully fitted office space in Manchester’s city centre and highlights Corner Block’s appeal as a prime business location.
Harrison Drury & Co has taken 3,191 sq ft on the fifth floor, benefitting from a best-in-class speculative fit-out, offering a ready-to-occupy workspace with modern design and high-specification finishes.
The transaction follows a wider investment in Corner Block’s office offering, with the landlord recently completing additional fully fitted suites on the first floor, designed to meet the evolving needs of modern occupiers. The new suites, measuring 5,000 sq ft and 3,300 sq ft, provide contemporary, move-in-ready workspaces featuring a mix of open-plan areas, private offices, boardrooms, and collaboration zones.
Adam Handley, Asset Manager at Catella APAM, commented:
“The demand for high-quality, fully fitted office space in Manchester remains strong, and Corner Block is well-positioned to meet the needs of businesses looking for ready-to-occupy, flexible workspaces. Alongside this letting to Harrison Drury & Co, our recent investment in new fully fitted suites further strengthens Corner Block’s appeal, offering more options for companies seeking premium office space in the city centre.”
The transaction was facilitated by Savills and Sixteen Real Estate, with Tenant Advisory Group representing Harrison Drury & Co.
Daniel Barnes, Office Agency Director at Savills Manchester, added:
“We have seen fitted space become more popular across the UK office market and in Manchester it has established itself as a solid solution for occupiers across the board – saving time, reducing risk and removing some of the upfront capital expenditure. The fitted space at Corner Block offers a high-quality option for occupiers looking for highly specified, flexible and immediate office space in the city centre.”
The newly completed first-floor suites are available at a quoting rent of £35.00 per sq ft. Each space is fully equipped with VRF air conditioning, energy-efficient lighting, and high-specification finishes, delivering a seamless, high-quality solution for businesses looking to relocate without the delays of a traditional office fit-out.
For further information, please contact:
Sarah Emms
Marketing & Communications
+447494 906 783
semms@apamuk.com
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Catella APAM, an independent and market-agnostic asset and investment manager, has been delivering sustainable real estate solutions since 2010, managing £4B worth of assets across the UK and Ireland. As part of the Catella AB Group, we leverage our global network and extensive market knowledge to provide tailored, effective solutions across all market cycles to achieve remarkable outcomes for our clients.