Ducie House Thrives as TCS Welcomes New Tenants
Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS), is delighted to announce that 5,941 sq. ft. of space has been let to a raft of exciting new tenants at the iconic Ducie House, located just a stone’s throw from Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter, Piccadilly Train Station, and the fast-growing Ancoats district.
Creative and Innovative Businesses Thrive in Manchester
Following a successful period of growth and creative evolution within the historic building, the influx of new dynamic occupiers further strengthens Ducie House’s reputation as a key destination for the city’s creative and innovative industries.
Among the new tenants, Host has taken 2,692 sq. ft. to establish a creative hub for hairdressers, including a hair salon, an education and events space, and a collaborative environment for the industry’s top talent.
Host’s co-owner Peter Tobolski commented: “Ducie House offers the perfect environment to nurture creativity and foster collaboration, and we’re excited to be part of this vibrant community.”
Also joining Ducie House is Shanghai Startex Co Ltd, occupying 322 sq. ft. for their first UK office. Jane Clarke, Creative Director and General Manager of Startex’s UK office, shared her excitement about the expansion:
“Ducie House’s central location provides us with seamless access to key retailers for research and development, along with excellent connectivity from Piccadilly and nearby motorways. Our showroom doors are always open to both existing and new customers, and we’re thrilled to be part of such a creative environment. We look forward to bringing our trend-led designs and high-quality products to the UK market.”
Other new tenants include Output Precision, a specialist in 3D data capture, occupying 232 sq. ft. and WSG Fire Safety Consultancy, who offer fire risk assessment and fire strategies from their new 213 sq. ft space. Meanwhile, Mesoo, a one-stop e-commerce and live stream agency, has set up its TikTok and digital services within Ducie House.
TCS is also thrilled to announce the growth of the BR2.0 Group, an end-to-end provider of property solutions that includes Big Red Construction and developer Xpercity. Already established within Ducie House, the group – operating under the ‘Develop, Deliver, Maintain’ premise through its entities Xpercity, Big Red, and Inspired – has now secured a larger 2,195 sq. ft. suite to accommodate its growing team.
Mike Lomas, founder of the BR2.0 Group, commented:
“Following the launch of our new structure as the BR2.0 Group earlier this year, Ducie House has been the perfect location for allowing our business to thrive. Group businesses Big Red and Xpercity have multiple sites across Manchester City Centre, so having an office that was a stone’s-throw from many of these has been fantastic.
“With new opportunities coming through regularly both here in Manchester and across the North / Midlands, the location of Ducie House is perfect to meet the demands of our business as we grow. Taking on a larger space will allow us to make the most of new and existing opportunities, while we continue our rapid expansion.”
Matthew Wright, Associate Director, Estates for TCS, said:
“It’s fantastic to welcome such a diverse range of businesses to Ducie House. The extensive refurbishment in 2020 was a real game-changer, transforming the space into a contemporary hub while maintaining its unique character and historic roots. We’re especially grateful for the support of our agents Avison Young, OBI, and Daniel Harris, whose collaboration has been instrumental in securing these deals. Their efforts, along with the continued growth of companies like BR2.0 Group, reflect the success of the community we’ve built at Ducie House.”
Ducie House remains a key part of TCS’s portfolio, with its combination of historical charm and modern functionality making it a prime destination for innovative and creative businesses in Manchester. For more information on Ducie House click here
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