Seventh office deal of the year at Exchange Quay in Salford Quays!
Canning O’Neill are pleased to announce, Independent financial advisers Chase De Vere have taken a 10 year lease on the sixth-floor of Building 8 (12,319 sq ft).
Hunter’s £10m refurbishment programme is rolling out, with the completion of Building No.8 and now works have started on Building No.1 The refurbishment works include upgrading the buildings to Grade A specification, extensive remodelling of the whole public realm and the introduction of a range of new amenities and facilities. The full works are set to complete in Q3 2015.
2015 has been a great year so far for the scheme, Chase De Vere join Sage who recently committed to a further 10 years, GlaxoSmithkline Research & Development Ltd (GSK), Boxchange Associates, Wurth Electronics, North West Employers, RPS and K2L.
Andrew Moffat, fund manager at Hunter, said; “The fact that Exchange Quay is attracting occupiers from well-established neighbouring locations and from out of Manchester City Centre is extremely positive, as is the number of existing occupiers who have shown their commitment to our new-look development. Our vision is gradually being realised and we are delighted that this is translating into increased occupancy levels.”
Richard Elphick, Director of Spectrum Property Consultants, added; “Chase de Vere are the largest firm of Independent Financial Advisers and are moving to Exchange Quay following an extensive search for offices in Salford Quays which could provide open plan offices on a large floor plate.”
Requirements from 600 sq ft up to 50,000 sq ft can be accommodated within the 8 buildings on the scheme.
Manchester city centre is just 2 miles from Exchange Quay, with new road schemes making the journey simple. Trams from Exchange Quay’s Metrolink station run every 12 minutes and provide rapid commuter links to the city and outlying areas. The regions comprehensive motorway network is readily accessible via the M602 and M60 and Manchester International Airport is just a 15 minute drive away.
