Lettings latest: 28,000 sq ft let at Royal Liver Building, and more

PERSHING, a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon, has taken the 28,000 sq ft eighth floor at the Royal Liver Building on Liverpool’s waterfront.

The investment management business has agreed a 10-year lease with agent CBRE.

Mark Worthington of CBRE said: “Pershing previously occupied a smaller suite within Royal Liver Building but was looking to expand and after an extensive search of the market, we are all delighted that they have chosen to relocate and expand in the building. 

“The building has been very successful in attracting and retaining occupiers due to the quality of the space provided and the flexible and commercial approach adopted by the building owners, Royal London.”

Jones Lang LaSalle acted for Pershing.

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RETIREMENT home developer McCarthy and Stone has taken 11,200 sq ft at Altrincham Business Park.

The business has agreed at 15-year lease on unit three.

Ed Keany, associate director at agent Edwards & Co, said: “Attracting an occupier of McCarthy and Stones status is a fantastic result for the business park and reinforces the park’s potential as a hub for national and local businesses that require high specification offices in an attractive landscaped environment.

“The office units provide flexible floor plates that are designed to meet individual occupier needs in one of South Manchester’s most sought after towns. Furthermore, the scheme gives occupiers a unique opportunity to operate in a secure managed estate with not only generous car parking provisions but superb public transport links and excellent access to the local retail and leisure amenities.”

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NURSING home group L&M Healthcare has moved its head office from Manchester Airport to Westgate House in Hale.

It has taken 1,250 sq ft at the site owned by Property Alliance Group.

Oliver Matthews of L&M Healthcare, said: “With the growing demand for nursing care in the UK, it is very important to distinguish ourselves and our high quality service with appropriate office space presentation for existing and potential clients, as well as to attract the desired level of employees.”

Dominic Pozzoni, director, Property Alliance Group, added: “Westgate continues to be a strong addition to our regional portfolio, maintaining a high rate of occupancy since its refurbishment and it has proven to mature well with the market and tenant demand.”