First co-working space for property sector

URBAN regeneration company Watch This Space to move to new offices at 31-33 Princess Street from its current home in Kennedy Street in Manchester city centre and will launch the UK’s first property co-working space.

The concept, called That Space, will offer a flexible co-working environment exclusively for organisations operating in the property sector. Watch This Space has taken 1,800sq ft on a five-year lease and can house up to 20 people.

Watch That Space says it aims to create a healthy environment, providing bike storage areas and showers to encourage those who want to cycle to work; and evening yoga classes. ‘That Space’, will also be used for property events and roundtable discussions.

Founder Michelle Rothwell said: “That Space aims to challenge the traditional office concept and meet the expectations of generations X and Y.

“By creating a flexible workspace with quirks such as free beers and living walls, the idea is that like-minded organizations can come together, collaborate and grow. We’ve made the decision to move there so we can be really hands-on. We’ve had good interest already and I’m really excited about creating this hub that property companies can benefit from.”
 
The space will open in August.