Key deals for OBI at One Marsden Street

OBI Property has announced two deals on space on the fourth floor of One Marsden Street in Manchester city centre.

Real estate specialist Gerald Eve has renewed its lease on 3,500sq ft of space and Dutch bank ABN AMRO has taken 2,500sq ft. Both deals are for 10-year leases with breaks at year five.

OBI Property acted on behalf of building owner, the Standard Life Investments UK Real Estate Fund, and the deals come just a few weeks after Cushman & Wakefield renewed its lease on the second and third floors of the building.

Another occupier recently expanded on the first floor, adding 4,300sq ft to the space it already occupies on the sixth and seventh floors.

Andrew Cowell, transactions and asset management, OBI Property said: “Demand for workspace in prime buildings and in central locations in Manchester city centre like One Marsden Street remains very strong. We had a lot of interest in the building and it is great to see new occupiers as well as existing ones expanding.”

ABN AMRO, is relocating from Anchorage, Salford Quays into the city centre to support the growth of its business in Manchester. The company was advised by Aston Rose.

Deborah Bell, commercial director, ABN AMRO said: “One Marsden Street is a prime central location which is spot on for our team, clients and introducer partners.”

Property consultants Gerald Eve is expanding its space in One Marsden Street and acted for themselves on the deal.

OBI Property’s landlord and occupier clients which include AO.com, NCC Group, Rentalcars.com, Allied London, Bruntwood, LJ Partnership, British Airways and CBRE Global Investors.