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There are plenty of real estate businesses out there ‘to the manor born’. Not this one. Not OBI. We’ve committed from day one to build a business we love, in a city we love. And it’s taken that passion and no shortage of determination to inspire new ways of working, new partnerships and new opportunities for everyone we work for, work with, and even work against. OBI – creating a new legacy – not just continuing someone else’s.
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Design Feature of the Month
21 July 2026Branding and interior design both influence how people connect with a space. When aligned, they create a powerful and meaningful experience. When disconnected, their impact and the overall message can be lost. Branding sets the direction, defines who the space is for, the impact on individuals and where it will be positioned in the market. […]
Placemaking: More Than Property
21 July 2026Our recent episode of Trading Places explores placemaking in Greater Manchester, moving beyond buildings and development to focus on people, culture and community. Through insights from public sector leaders, cultural figures and developers, the conversation reveals how places are created and why the traditional approach is no longer enough. Placemaking isn’t just about buildings. It’s […]
Hay Wain Group Teams Up With TriOffice for Regional Office Joint Venture
21 July 2026The joint venture has completed the acquisition of 80 Mosley Street, a prominent 32,000 sq ft office building in the heart of Manchester city centre. OBI advised the JV on the acquisition of the building where they have been based since establishing the business 16 years ago. The deal marks Hay Wain Group’s second regional […]