Acting on behalf of Legal & General, Mark Canning at Commercial Property Agents Manchester, Canning O’Neill commented, “We can currently offer a suite of just under 3,000 sq ft on the 1^st floor, which can be subdivided, or a suite of 871 sq ft on the 3^rd floor”.  Beyond that the 27,000 sq ft is fully occupied”.

The building’s location at the heart of the Manchester city centre and within a stones throw of all city centre amenities and public transport hubs continues to be Royal Building’s main attraction.

If its Manchester offices to let you’re after, give us a call, we are marketing a range of offices to let from a small office for a few or a whole lot more, contact 0161 244 5500!

Guests were greeted by Lowry Mill’s friendly on-site management team, then toured through the spectacular entrance reception, restuarant, gym and meeting room space and on to view the fabulous office open plan office accommodation.

Lowry Mill really has the WOW factor, providing exceptional office facilities, amenties and quality finishes throughout.  Whether you’re looking for a small office  for 10 staff or a call centre operation for 100′s of staff, Lowry Mill can provide the very best in office accommodation in the area.

For offices to let Manchester, contact Canning O’Neill today.

Jonathan Schofield of Manchester Confidential has written a brilliant article extolling the virtues of Onward Buildings, Deansgate, Manchester.  A rare gem of the city, positioned right in the heart of the city on Deansgate, close to Spinningfields, where old meets new.  Read below his fascinating article…

The Good, The Standard And The Ugly: Onward Buildings

Jonathan Schofield loves his afternoon on the tiles (sans alcohol)

Category: Excellent

What and when? Onward Buildings, 1904

Who? Charles Heathcote

Haven’t we heard of him before?

He’s everywhere across the city centre. He designed Parr’s Bank, now Brown’s Restaurant, The Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank, now Rosso Restaurant, both on SpringGardensand the old Lloyd’s Bank on Cross Street. In Piccadilly he designed the textile warehouse presently hosting Abode Hotel. For twenty years in Manchesterhe was the man if you wanted an office. He even designed the building opposite Onward Buildings, Royal London House, at the junction of Deansgate and Quay Street. Onward is a little different though. 

How so?

Well, it’s not a commercial building and it’s not so bullish, bombastic and (usually) Baroque as the rest. It’s almost a delicate building. 

Go on describe it for us.

The building begins and ends with charm, it flirts with Deansgate, with playful bands of red brick, yellow sandstone and yellow terracotta. There are commercial units on the bottom, then three stories with the windows framed by bold surrounds, the top floor has round windows jazzily linked by yellow bands, all pulled together by a massive but balanced cornice. Then there’s the pair of tall elegant chimneys capped to match the cornice and framing attic windows. It’s a delight how the building turns the corners with a cool curve at each end of the facade. The first floor balcony over the grand doorway crowned by its cherub under a shield shows lovely attention to detail. And take a look at the fonts used on the exterior, a melding of Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. 

 Wow. You like it. And you love fonts? 

I think the use of text on a building almost always enhances it. It also speaks of the fashions and even attitudes of the times as much as the architecture. It gives designers freedom too, allowing them to step outside the conventions of the building-style chosen – Gothic, Classical and so on – especially in that fascinating period of design as the nineteenth century became the twentieth. You also get lettering overload on the top floor inside Onward Buildings.

We’ve noticed that on the pictures here. What’s going on up there?

First I need to tell you what Onward Buildings was all about. The text above the front door reads Band of Hope. This was an affiliation of Temperance groups campaigning against the consumption of alcohol by children. Band of Hope was formed originally inLeedsin 1847 by temperance movement leaders in this case inspired by one Reverend Jabez Tunnicliffe. Of course over time it was natural to makeManchesterhead office – or maybe our kids just drank more. Members, some as young as six, took a pledge of total abstinence, and were given lessons about the devil’s brew. They had to attend weekly classes but there were also more fun activities such as carnivals and processions. The name of the organisation was all about the hope and joy you get from steering clear of drink – hence Heathcote’s gloriously happy building. (Abstinence is admitedly not a very Manchester Confidential sentiment).

So what about that tiled room?

This was the main regional meeting room for the various Band of Hope groups. The names on the tiles mark the ‘Districts, Organizations And Groups Who Made Special Contributions For The Erection Of The Band Of Hope Building’. This is one of those hidden special places of the city. It’s airy, beautifully enhanced by the circular windows and given personality by the names of the donors: Bradford Good Intent Division, Nurse Hancock, Longsight ‘Manchester Sons’,W Crumblehulme, Chapel For The Destitute, Perseverance Division. The script matches the sign on the exterior of the building. The hoods over the radiators are worth noting too.

Who owns it now?

The charming Barrie Bloom of Mayer Investments who bought the building in the 1980s and has been in love with it ever since. Barrie, a true gent alive with passion for his building, remembers taking trips to the Royal Exchange when it was the centre of the textile world – he’s been booked for a follow-up interview, the man’s a treasure trove of Manchester memories. As a businessman he wants to let the meeting room in a way that doesn’t compromise the space or cause damage. If you fancy it get in touch with his agents and call Chris Reay of Canning O’Neill on 0161 244 5500 for further details.

Anything else?

Yes, that title Onward Buildings. If I’m having a dreary day I see the words on the side of the building and it uplifts me. It’s the most positive title in the city. When I see it I have brass bands playing in my head and happy children walking in processions through sunny city streets, I forget the often sanctimonious piety associated with earnest temperance types.  

Anything else?

Two things.Firstly, Band of Hope still exists simply called Hope and now based inLondoncontinuing to educate young people about alcohol and drug abuse. Secondly, of all the Charles Heathcote buildings I mentioned above this to me is his best. As with the Memorial Hall (with which it shares a non-conformist heritage) it is a perfect piece of city scape, distinctive but not domineering. 

For details of the vacant offices to let Onward Buildings, give Manchester office agents, Canning O’Neill a call today.  There’s a range of offices to let Manchester and offices to rent Salford Quays, check out www.canningoneill.com for more information.

Acting on behalf of Carillion, Canning O’Neill negotiated the sub letting of part 1^st floor of the building which is located adjacent to the Imperial War Museum just across the water from the BBC.

This is the second deal that Canning O’Neill have secured within The Malt House within a few months, the first being to Next Gen Web Solutions.  A further 7,000 sq ft still remains available to let within the building.

Commented Mark Canning of Canning O’Neill, “the building has hit the mark for occupiers seeking Grade A fitted and cabled accommodation on very flexible terms”.

Commercial property agents Manchester are marketing a range of offices to let Salford Quays and also offices to rent Manchester, browse the website www.canningoneill.com today!

Manchester Commercial Property Consultants, Canning O’Neill are marketing a range of small, inexpensive, air conditioned offices on an all inclusive basis just a few minutes walk from Deansgate. There’s a free boardroom available to use and secure basement car parking next door (available on separate licence).  Fringe location benefits, yet close enough to amble up to Deansgate for a spot of lunchtime retail therapy, pop a cheque in to the bank or enjoy a sandwich and a coffee in Deansgate’s abundance of cafes and restuarants.

If you’re a larger business and require a more conventional office to let Manchester, then do check out our website www.canningoneill.com for more details or give us a call on 0161 244 5500.

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Will Lewis of OBI advised Liquid Personnel on their search and acquisition of 52 Princess Street and commented “Liquid Personnel wanted to find character accommodation to provide an enhanced working environment for their staff.  The space at 52 Princess Street proved the ideal location and the modern style of the office space is exactly what they were looking for”.

Commercial property consultants Manchester, Canning O’Neill are marketing a range of characterful offices to let Manchester, call us for the current availability at 52 Princess Street or if you’re looking further afield there is a variety of offices to let Salford Quays and Greater Manchester, call us today for more information.

Manchester office agents, Canning O’Neill take the stress out of finding a new office for you and we are stepping into Spring with a large range of offices to let Manchester, whether you’re a brand new company and need an office to let Manchester for two or a large organisation looking to relocate to Salford Quays offices and would like to be a neighbour of Media City offices. 

The great news is, we’re here to help!  We can help you search for the office that is just right for you, every step of the way!  So put the Spring into your business location and give us a call today!

The deal was a 5 year term  with 10 on-site car spaces.  Keate House on Cobra Court boasts air conditioning and raised floors and is superbly located next to junction 9 of the M60 and short drive from The Trafford Centre, Asda, Starbucks Drive Thru, David Lloyd and Fitness Centre and JJC Soccerdome.

If its a Trafford Park location you’re looking for, Manchester office agents, Canning O’Neill are marketing Lamba House on Cobra Court where you can take the whole self contained building at 5,158 sq ft or the building can be taken on a floor by floor basis, 2,592 sq ft per floor.  In addition, there is alos offices to let in The Malt House, Trafford Park, where sizes range from 2,050 sq ft up 7,598 sq ft.  If you’re looking for other areas for offices to let Salford Quays and Manchester city centre offices to let give the friendly team a call at Canning O’Neill on 0161 244 5500.

Canning O’Neill continues to advise URS Scott Wilson on their property holdings in Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and Warrington.

For lease renewals Manchester, offices to let Salford Quays or commercial premises to buy Greater Manchester, give Manchester office agents, Canning O’Neill a call today! 0161 244 5500.

Overtaking CBRE, Canning O’Neill is delighted by this accolade, but league tables are a mere side show. What it does clearly demonstrate is that Canning ONeill is continuing to deliver on deals despite tough trading conditions and thats what really matters!

For offices to let Manchester, offices to rent Salford Quays or just sound property advice, you know who to call, Canning O’Neill 0161 244 5500!