Manchester Office Market Dynamics, Q1 2026

Manchester's office market recorded 286,200 square feet of take-up in Q1 2026, with the Government Property Agency accounting for the largest transaction at 114,967 square feet. Total vacancy stood at 10.9% at quarter-end, comprising Grade A vacancy of 5.1% and new build vacancy of 1.9%, while prime city centre rents remained stable at £45.00 per square foot.