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Lots going on, as ever. Here’s September’s monthly wrap:  Business of the month:  Montirex surged to a 79% increase in turnover to around £130m and are targeting more European expansion. Like Castore, they seem to have found what works. New names, keeping the strong tradition of North West sports brands at the forefront. One to […]

Manchester, July 2026: Multi-disciplinary property consultancy, OBI, has successfully completed a complex programme of refurbishment works at 82 King Street, the former 1800s Bank of England building. The building was designated Grade I on 25th February 1952, placing it among the most significant historic buildings in England, as only around 2.5% of listed buildings are Grade I. […]

No summer slowdown here, August saw some strong highlights for OBI. Corporate deal of the month: It doesn’t get much bigger than The Walt Disney Company, so great to see Gary Neville Lucy Bellamore and The Overlap strike a hugely impressive deal that will see Disney+ be headline sponsor of Stick to Football, a Stick to United podcast, and other […]

Eyecatcher of the month: Who else could it be but Bev Cariag the new Mayor of Greater Manchester? For the reasons spelled out here https://www.linkedin.com/posts/will-lewis-898abb5_keep-on-moving-greater-manchester-elects-activity-7484930950573887489-t6D4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADEuT7UBmaoXxfnQ2cMw-XnkDQjUikYZeYA, Bev was always the best choice, and this resounding victory sends a message of unity and strength.Another eyecatcher… No10 North has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Having genuinely important government […]

Corporate deal of the month: Top sportswear brand and OBI client Castore go from strength to strength, this month acquiring GRENSON SHOES. As Castore’s Thomas Beahon says, authenticity is incredibly powerful and this is a true British heritage brand. A brilliant fit. Property deal of the month: A pleasure to welcome consulting powerhouse Arcadis to HBD‘s, Island, setting a new headline rent for Manchester at […]

Lowton Business Park has welcomed six new occupiers to site following a comprehensive site-wide refurbishment programme undertaken by the joint venture ownership of Property Alliance Group and Pitalia. OBI represented the Landlord in the lettings, which has seen a total of over 3,000 sq ft of space occupied since the start of 2026. New tenants […]

Multi-disciplinary property consultancy OBI has completed the sale of the freehold Turnstile Building in Salford on behalf of developer Salboy, with Crescent Purchasing Consortium set to breathe new life into the landmark building after acquiring it as its new owner-occupied headquarters. Occupying a prominent position within the rapidly evolving Castle Irwell regeneration area, the detached […]

The 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 […]

We’re a third of the way through 2026 – here’s what grabbed attention in April. Corporate deal of the month One of our long-standing client’s Clearwater has for a long time been one of Manchester’s biggest hitters in corporate finance advisory, and they’ve got their reward in being snapped up by US investment bank KeyCorp. […]

Manchester, April 2026: Manchester commercial law firm, Kuits Solicitors, has doubled its office footprint at Bruntwood SciTech’s Blackfriars House, committing to 22,000 sq ft for the next 10 years. The firm enlisted the services of multi-disciplinary property consultancy, OBI, who led on leasing negotiation, workplace consultancy, interior design, and project management. The expansion underlines the […]