Investment management company St James’s Place has taken approximately 12,000 sq ft at Royal London’s 3 Hardman Square office building in Spinningfields for its new Manchester base.
The company has signed a 10-year lease with a break option at year five. It will relocate its operations to the fourth floor of 3 Hardman Square from two existing locations in the city.
Arabella Pollock, asset manager at Royal London Asset Management, said: “3 Hardman Square has been repositioned to provide inspiring office space that encourages collaboration and connection and we are delighted to welcome St James’s Place to the portfolio.”
Peter Alford, director of corporate real estate for St James’s Place, added: “Manchester is an important location for us, and 3 Hardman Square will help facilitate the future development of our business by providing a high quality and sustainable office environment in the heart of the commercial district.”
CBRE and Colliers are leasing agents for Royal London Asset Management on 3 Hardman Square. Knight Frank and Burges Salmon acted for St James’s Place.
