Event hire firm takes 36,000 sq ft in Alty 

Options Greathire will occupy two units at Network Space’s 206,000 sq ft Broadheath scheme. 

The French event hire firm has signed a 10-year lease on 36,000 sq ft at Broadheath Networkcentre, the 11.5-acre former Cartwright headquarters in Altrincham. 

The Options Greathire deal takes the amount of space at the complex snapped up to 105,000 sq ft, meaning there is 100,000 sq ft remaining. 

Earlier this year, Maersk and XPand Logistics signed for 41,000 sq ft and 28,000 sq ft respectively. 

Bansco is delivering the development on behalf of Network Space. The scheme, supported by a £23m loan from Trafford Council, is due to finish later this year. 

Simon Eaton, senior development manager at Network Space, said: “These latest deals continue our trend in attracting high-quality occupiers to the site and it is fantastic to have let over 50% of the total floorspace ahead of practical completion. 

“On top of the secured lettings, we are still receiving a high level of enquiries in the remaining units which is a testament to the scheme’s quality, sustainability credentials and prime location.” 

Savills and B8 Real Estate are the letting agents for Broadheath Networkcentre. 

Jonathan Williams, associate director at Savills, said: “We are continuing to see a high level of demand and low level of supply in the North West for industrial and logistics despite the obvious headwinds the market is facing.  

“Being 50% pre-let before completion is a fantastic result for the scheme which highlights the quality of the space on offer and the strength of the location. Broadheath Networkcentre will be a much-needed supply boost of SME space for the south Manchester market.” 

The wider professional team includes Walker Sime, project management and quantity surveying and AEW architects.