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Flex is Not a London Story: HEWN's Big Six Index Proves Regional Workspace is Outperforming
The specialist flexible workspace consultancy, founded by Will Kinnear, has today launched the UK's first comprehensive regional flexible workspace index, expanding beyond its previous London-focused benchmarks to cover the Big Six cities: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester.
Rico Naylor
4 days ago4 min read
Space as a Service: What Every Landlord Needs to Know about flexible workspace
Will Kinnear has spent over 20 years advising landlords on flexible workspace. Here is what most property owners still get wrong — and what the shift to managed space really means for their assets.
Rico Naylor
Mar 305 min read
Values Over Transactions: Why Level Workspace's B Corp Certification Matters
Level Workspace has achieved B Corp certification — independently verified proof that occupier-first, values-driven advisory is raising the bar in commercial real estate.
Rico Naylor
Mar 253 min read
Bruntwood SciTech Completes £33m Heritage Retrofit of Pall Mall, Delivering Manchester’s Newest Net Zero Innovation Hub
A £33 million heritage retrofit has repositioned Manchester's Grade II listed Pall Mall as a net zero innovation hub, setting a new benchmark for sustainable workspace in the UK's regional office market.
Rico Naylor
Mar 244 min read
How law firm Lewis Silkin secured a 10-Year Future in Manchester's 2% Grade A Vacancy Market
Lewis Silkin’s move to Trinity Manchester defines the new "Flight to Quality." A case study in aligning workspace strategy with rapid business scale.
Rico Naylor
Mar 144 min read
The Co-operative Bank Doubles Down on Manchester with 15,500 sq ft Expansion at one balloon street
The Co-operative Bank has significantly increased its footprint in the heart of Manchester, taking an additional 15,500 sq ft of Grade A office space at its 1 Balloon Street base. Located just a minute's walk from Victoria Station, the building has become a cornerstone of the NOMA and Northern Quarter fringe, offering tenants access to a shared business lounge, communal meeting rooms, and outdoor space. 1 Balloon Street, Manchester The deal, which sees the bank occupy the ent
Rico Naylor
Feb 232 min read
Airey Miller Group Opens Cambridge Office to Support Regional Growth
Airey Miller Group ( Airey Miller ), a leading nationwide multi-discipline property and construction consultancy group, has invested in a new office in Cambridge, strengthening its presence across the East of England and reinforcing its commitment to supporting the delivery of much-needed affordable housing in the region. Airey Miller Office Opening The opening of a new office at Milton Hall follows a sustained period of project success in and around Cambridge, driven by grow
Rico Naylor
Feb 172 min read
Full House at Trinity: Manchester’s Professional Services Core Drives Office Scheme to 100% Occupancy
Trinity Manchester fully let, cbre announces In a significant milestone for the Manchester office market, leading real estate advisor CBRE has announced that Trinity , the centrally located office scheme on John Dalton Street, Manchester, has reached full occupancy. Trinity - Manchester The announcement comes following a flurry of deals totalling 14,000 sq ft on behalf of the landlord, Swiss Life Asset Managers . The reach to 100% occupancy marks a first for the building s
Rico Naylor
Feb 82 min read
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Space as a Service: What Every Landlord Needs to Know about flexible workspace
Will Kinnear has spent over 20 years advising landlords on flexible workspace. Here is what most property owners still get wrong — and what the shift to managed space really means for their assets.
Rico Naylor
Mar 305 min read
Flood Risk and Drainage: Navigating a Tighter Regulatory Landscape
The regulatory landscape around flood risk is rapidly tightening, turning surface water management into a critical investment viability concern.
This essential feature, written by Antony Riozzi, Director of Water Services at Arbtech, details how developers can get ahead of the curve. Learn how early adoption of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Rico Naylor
Nov 27, 20253 min read
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Bruntwood SciTech Completes £33m Heritage Retrofit of Pall Mall, Delivering Manchester’s Newest Net Zero Innovation Hub
A £33 million heritage retrofit has repositioned Manchester's Grade II listed Pall Mall as a net zero innovation hub, setting a new benchmark for sustainable workspace in the UK's regional office market.
Rico Naylor
Mar 244 min read
How law firm Lewis Silkin secured a 10-Year Future in Manchester's 2% Grade A Vacancy Market
Lewis Silkin’s move to Trinity Manchester defines the new "Flight to Quality." A case study in aligning workspace strategy with rapid business scale.
Rico Naylor
Mar 144 min read
The Co-operative Bank Doubles Down on Manchester with 15,500 sq ft Expansion at one balloon street
The Co-operative Bank has significantly increased its footprint in the heart of Manchester, taking an additional 15,500 sq ft of Grade A office space at its 1 Balloon Street base. Located just a minute's walk from Victoria Station, the building has become a cornerstone of the NOMA and Northern Quarter fringe, offering tenants access to a shared business lounge, communal meeting rooms, and outdoor space. 1 Balloon Street, Manchester The deal, which sees the bank occupy the ent
Rico Naylor
Feb 232 min read
Full House at Trinity: Manchester’s Professional Services Core Drives Office Scheme to 100% Occupancy
Trinity Manchester fully let, cbre announces In a significant milestone for the Manchester office market, leading real estate advisor CBRE has announced that Trinity , the centrally located office scheme on John Dalton Street, Manchester, has reached full occupancy. Trinity - Manchester The announcement comes following a flurry of deals totalling 14,000 sq ft on behalf of the landlord, Swiss Life Asset Managers . The reach to 100% occupancy marks a first for the building s
Rico Naylor
Feb 82 min read
Manchester office market outlook 2026 - CBRE's Matt Shufflebottom
As Manchester’s commercial property market enters a pivotal new chapter, Matt Shufflebottom , Director in CBRE ’s Manchester Office team, provides an exclusive outlook on the trends set to reshape the city in 2026. Matt Shufflebottom, CBRE A Look Back at 2025 With Christmas and New Year celebrations firmly in the rear-view mirror, there is a growing sense that 2026 will be a pivotal year for Manchester’s commercial property market, particularly the office sector. Before looki
Rico Naylor
Jan 144 min read
A Market in Transition: CBRE's Joe Rigby on the Future of Manchester Real Estate
As Managing Director for the North at CBRE, Joe Rigby has a unique perspective on the forces shaping one of the UK's most dynamic...
Rico Naylor
Sep 22, 20254 min read
Manchester's Next Move: £6M Injected into Transport Network Expansion
Get the CRE Insider analysis on the new £6M investment into Greater Manchester's transport future, detailing the Metrolink expansion pipeline and the first steps towards a city centre underground.
Rico Naylor
Aug 27, 20254 min read
The Flex Revolution: How Manchester's Office Market Learned to Put Occupiers First
For decades, landlords held all the power in the Manchester office market. Now, a flex space revolution has turned the tables, putting occupiers firmly in control. In our new feature with CBRE's experts, we explore this seismic shift, the rise of the "brandlord", and why professional services—not tech—are now the biggest consumers of Manchester flex space.
Rico Naylor
Aug 6, 20253 min read
Regenerating the North: Forging Success Through Partnership, Vision, and Leadership
At the WSP and CIOB "Regenerating the North" event, panellists revealed the secret to Manchester's success wasn't just policy, but a culture of "bravery". This determined leadership forged the long-term public-private partnerships and political consistency that gave the private sector confidence to invest. The key takeaway: true regeneration is catalysed by people, not just plans.
Rico Naylor
Jul 9, 20253 min read
CBRE Secures Key Role on TfGM Framework to Deliver Manchester’s Transport Strategy
CBRE has been appointed to the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) Professional Services Framework, bringing strategic estates advisory to support the city-region’s ambitious 2040 transport vision. This four-year partnership underscores CBRE’s role in unlocking land for housing, enabling integrated infrastructure, and supporting sustainable growth across Greater Manchester.
Rico Naylor
Jul 3, 20252 min read
Flex is Not a London Story: HEWN's Big Six Index Proves Regional Workspace is Outperforming
The specialist flexible workspace consultancy, founded by Will Kinnear, has today launched the UK's first comprehensive regional flexible workspace index, expanding beyond its previous London-focused benchmarks to cover the Big Six cities: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester.
Rico Naylor
4 days ago4 min read
How law firm Lewis Silkin secured a 10-Year Future in Manchester's 2% Grade A Vacancy Market
Lewis Silkin’s move to Trinity Manchester defines the new "Flight to Quality." A case study in aligning workspace strategy with rapid business scale.
Rico Naylor
Mar 144 min read
The Co-operative Bank Doubles Down on Manchester with 15,500 sq ft Expansion at one balloon street
The Co-operative Bank has significantly increased its footprint in the heart of Manchester, taking an additional 15,500 sq ft of Grade A office space at its 1 Balloon Street base. Located just a minute's walk from Victoria Station, the building has become a cornerstone of the NOMA and Northern Quarter fringe, offering tenants access to a shared business lounge, communal meeting rooms, and outdoor space. 1 Balloon Street, Manchester The deal, which sees the bank occupy the ent
Rico Naylor
Feb 232 min read
Airey Miller Group Opens Cambridge Office to Support Regional Growth
Airey Miller Group ( Airey Miller ), a leading nationwide multi-discipline property and construction consultancy group, has invested in a new office in Cambridge, strengthening its presence across the East of England and reinforcing its commitment to supporting the delivery of much-needed affordable housing in the region. Airey Miller Office Opening The opening of a new office at Milton Hall follows a sustained period of project success in and around Cambridge, driven by grow
Rico Naylor
Feb 172 min read
New Homes Give Buyers the Power to Move into Nature-Positive Communities says leading ecology consultancy Arbtech
Modern developments increasingly integrate biodiversity as a core design principle, something older housing stock can lack. Ecology-led design introduces features such as native planting, wildlife corridors, bird and bat boxes, green spaces and sustainable drainage, all of which help to create healthier, more resilient communities.
Rico Naylor
Feb 44 min read
BPIC Network Partners with AtkinsRéalis to Boost Diversity and Opportunities in the North
BPIC Network and AtkinsRéalis have announced a major partnership to champion diversity and inclusion in the built environment across Northern England. The collaboration will focus on creating a more diverse talent pipeline through new career-focused events and skills programmes.
Rico Naylor
Nov 17, 20252 min read
Exchange Quay Adopts AI to Slash HVAC Costs and Boost Sustainability
Discover how Salford's Exchange Quay is using AI-powered HVAC optimisation from CSR Sustain to cut energy costs, improve tenant comfort, and advance its ESG strategy.
Rico Naylor
Sep 3, 20252 min read
Manchester's Next Move: £6M Injected into Transport Network Expansion
Get the CRE Insider analysis on the new £6M investment into Greater Manchester's transport future, detailing the Metrolink expansion pipeline and the first steps towards a city centre underground.
Rico Naylor
Aug 27, 20254 min read
The Hunt is On: Tameside Seeks Master Developer for Ashton's Multi-Billion Transformation
Get the inside track on the major development partnership for Ashton-under-Lyne. CRE Insider breaks down the £multi-billion opportunity, the numbers, and the key questions for bidders
Rico Naylor
Aug 21, 20253 min read
LJMU's £12.5M Transformation Triggers Liverpool's Largest 2025 Office Deal
Liverpool’s office market has seen its largest deal of 2025, but the real story isn't just the transaction. Discover why Liverpool John Moores University's ambitious £12.5m decarbonisation project at its Henry Cotton Building is the strategic driver behind its 24,360 sq ft move to City Square.
Rico Naylor
Aug 20, 20252 min read
No Voice, No Recognition: How Betsy Brady Built Hers from Scratch
In commercial real estate, experience speaks loudest. But Betsy Brady built her credibility before the job title caught up. As a chartered development surveyor at Knight Frank and Vice Chair of BPF Futures, she didn’t wait for visibility. She created it. One post, one podcast, and one panel at a time.
Rico Naylor
May 18, 20253 min read
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