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.
Manchester, a city known for its rich industrial heritage, cultural vibrancy, and resilient spirit, owes much of its modern transformation to the visionary leadership of Sir Howard Bernstein. As the Chief Executive of Manchester City Council from 1998 to 2017, Sir Howard played a pivotal role in the city’s regeneration, making it a global hub […]
OBI has confirmed the acquisition of the Birchwood based BE Group’s agency business, the largest brokerage and agency firm in the Warrington region. Vince Sandwell will continue to own and lead BE Group’s consultancy business specialising in planning, regeneration and economic development advice throughout the UK. OBI has purchased the agency services that account for […]
Parthena Reys, owner of One Hardman Boulevard in Spinningfields has lodged an application to re-position the 9-storey 350,000 sq ft office building, formerly home to Natwest. Parthena Reys purchased the building from Natwest in December 2023 and has immediately worked up an exciting new scheme for the asset. The building will be re-launched as The […]