Big shed leasing activity fell in H1 2026
Take-up of big sheds fell 10% in H1 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to Savills’ latest Big Shed Briefing. In H1 2026, 15.4m sq ft of big shed space (units over 100,000 sq ft) transacted, 17% above the long-term average recorded between 2007–2025 – excluding 2020-2022. The market was driven by […]
AI firms signed for more London office space in H1 2026 than in the whole of last year
Artificial intelligence (AI) firms leased more London office space in the first half of 2026 than they did during the whole of last year, according to new data from Knight Frank. In H1 2026, Knight Frank tracked 661,068 sq ft of AI office take-up, surpassing the 500,000 sq ft recorded across the whole of 2025. […]
Manchester resi scheme gets green light
Linear Living has secured planning consent for a 24-storey residential scheme on Lord Street in Manchester’s Green Quarter. The development will provide 251 new homes comprising 82 one-bed and 165 two-bed apartments in addition to four townhouses. Seven homes will be adaptable for residents with additional needs, such as wheelchair-users. The long-vacant site previously housed […]
Knight Frank makes flurry of promotions across UK business
Knight Frank has made 129 promotions across its UK business with immediate effect. The promotions include 18 new partners and 44 associates. William Beardmore-Gray (pictured), senior partner and group chair at Knight Frank, said: “These promotions reflect our commitment to building an environment where people can build meaningful and lasting careers. It is a privilege […]
Manchester aparthotel hits the market with £15m price tag
The Super City Aparthotel in Manchester’s Northern Quarter has been put up for sale for £15m. The freehold property, which is situated at 20 Church Street, comprises 68 modern studio, one- and two-bedroom suites and caters to a broad customer base, including business travellers, leisure guests and long-stay corporate clients. Julian Troup, head of UK […]
Manchester United confirms location for new 100,000-seater stadium
Manchester United Football Club has confirmed the proposed location for its new 100,000-seater stadium. The club’s new home will sit at the heart of a new Stadium District, approximately 350m north west of the existing Old Trafford ground. The Stadium District will be purpose-built for sport, entertainment and year-round activity, with the new stadium serving […]
Activewear brand acquires Solihull HQ building
UK-based activewear brand AYBL has acquired the Juniper Building at Blythe Valley Park for its new headquarters for an undisclosed price. The move supports AYBL’s continued expansion with the 21,252 sq ft building providing the business with a blank canvas to create its own Grade A HQ. The mixed-use business park is located 10 minutes […]
Norges Bank appoints Stanhope to manage circa £4bn portfolio
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has appointed Stanhope to manage a circa £4bn, 2.4m sq ft portfolio of directly owned and managed prime commercial assets in London’s West End, Midtown and City, and Paris’ CBD. The appointment aligns with NBIM’s new strategy of outsourcing the management of its directly owned assets and working with best-in-class […]
Waterstones signs for new 300,000 sq ft distribution centre
Indurent has let a new circa 300,000 sq ft distribution centre at Indurent Park Burton in Burton upon Trent to Waterstones. Waterstones has been based in Burton for almost two decades and will relocate to the new B295 unit, just a short distance from its existing distribution centre. The move will enable the business to […]
Mileway lets 60,000 sq ft Bristol unit to Carbase
Mileway has let a circa 60,000 sq ft unit at Royal Portbury Docks in Bristol to regional car and van retailer Carbase on a 20-year lease. The recently refurbished facility is situated adjacent to Junction 19 of the M5, approximately six miles north west of Bristol city centre, and will enable Carbase to increase throughput, […]