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When COVID-19 hit in 2020, businesses shifted to remote work almost overnight. Six years later, many employees have never fully returned to the office, fuelling the rise in hybrid working. Yet the...
The team spend all day helping Manchester businesses find the right office space, but what about our own? When it came to our own patch, Castlefield’s Knott Mill was the obvious choice. With a few of our own properties in the same area, we don’t just sell this neighbourhood, we work in it!
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Manchester has long been one of the UK's leading business destinations, but its appeal continues to strengthen. A combination of world-class infrastructure, access to talent, and ambitious investment plans is attracting companies...
Over 99,000 sq ft transacted across 29 deals in Q2 2026, it's been a busy few months for the team at Canning O'Neill. Activity has spanned a range of sectors and sizes,...
Canning O’Neill is pleased to be working alongside CBRE on the letting of 101 Princess Street, a beautifully refurbished, Grade II listed former warehouse, in the heart of Manchester City Centre. The...
Harry Brown, a Business, Management and Marketing student at Leeds Beckett University, joined Canning O’Neill in June 2025, as their first ever placement marketing executive. After deciding the property market was the...
An office move can be a positive step for a growing business, but it also carries risk. Without proper planning, even a well-timed relocation can disrupt operations, reduce productivity, and place unnecessary...
As businesses grow and evolve, their office requirements often change too. A workspace that was perfect a few years ago can quickly become restrictive, inefficient or unsuitable for the way a company...
As Manchester city centre rents continue to rise, more businesses are choosing to base themselves in well-connected, out-of-town locations, and Altrincham office space is increasingly top of the list. Across South Manchester,...
For years, Manchester city centre has been the default choice for businesses seeking a North West office location. However, changing working patterns, rising costs, and growing concerns around employee wellbeing are encouraging...
Searching for a new office space to rent can be an exciting step for any business, particularly in a buzzing city such as Manchester. However, many businesses begin viewing properties before fully...
Canning O'Neill are pleased to have acted for Contollo Group on its move into XYZ in Spinningfields, completing a deal for just under 10,000 sq ft of fitted office space on a...
Ever found yourself eyeing up the park from your office window, wondering why your desk couldn't be out there instead? Or caught yourself checking the weather forecast just to plan your lunch...
Renting your first office is a big step. It signals that your business is growing and that you are ready to put down proper roots. But if you have never navigated commercial...
Choosing the right office space is a seemingly never-ending pros and cons list, covering everything from practical considerations like the daily commute to more trivial ones like where the nearest coffee shop...
