Pensions advisor signs up for city centre site following refurbishment

Independent pensions advisory firm, Isio, has signed a lease for 9,183 sq ft of offices at Royal London’s 3 Hardman Square office building in Spinningfields, Manchester.

Isio was formed following the sale of KPMG UK’s pension practice to a private equity firm in March 2020 and the firm has around 500 staff working from eight regional offices. At 3 Hardman Square, Isio will occupy part of the fourth floor.

Royal London has undertaken a comprehensive investment programme at 3 Hardman Square to upgrade the ground floor reception area with the addition of a two-tiered business lounge, providing occupants of the building with informal meeting space and coffee making facilities.

In addition, a shower and cycle hub has been provided in the basement, which incorporates cycle racks, a drying room, lockers and shower facilities.

Isio will join existing tenants the General Medical Council (GMC) and In-Touch Networks who occupy the eighth and third floors, respectively, at 3 Hardman Square.

BRE and Colliers International represented Royal London and Cushman & Wakefield acted for Isio.

Neil Mort, senior director at CBRE Manchester, said: “Royal London’s investment into 3 Hardman Square has attracted yet another high profile organisation to the refurbished building.

“To have concluded this deal during lockdown is a great result and we are confident that this will be an excellent base for Isio’s Manchester team.”