Quick reference: Manchester Class A rent is 45 GBP/sqft ($57 USD), typical term 10 years, 18 months free.
Class A rent: 45 GBP/sqft/yr ($57 USD).
Typical term: 10 years.
Typical rent-free: 18 months.
Vacancy: 11.2%.
Manchester Class A office: frequently asked questions
Quick reference: Manchester Class A rent is 45 GBP/sqft ($57 USD), typical term 10 years, 18 months free.
TL;DR
Class A rent: 45 GBP/sqft/yr ($57 USD).
Typical term: 10 years.
Typical rent-free: 18 months.
Vacancy: 11.2%.
Quick reference
Use this page as the fast-answer reference for Manchester. Deep coverage lives on the city page, the topic pages, and the comparison views.
Key facts
city
Manchester
country
United Kingdom
region
EMEA
classARentLocal
45 GBP/sqft/yr
classARentUsd
$57/sqft/yr
vacancy
11.2%
typicalLeaseYears
10
typicalRentFreeMonths
18
submarkets
5
primeYieldPct
5.5%
Frequently asked questions
How does Manchester compare to London for regional HQs?
Manchester offers ~40-50% rent discount to City of London Class A with broadly equivalent specification. Talent pool is shallower but cost of living advantage compensates.
What is the role of MediaCityUK?
Material. The BBC's relocation of major divisions to MediaCityUK in 2011 anchored Salford Quays and underwrites continued media supplier absorption.
Are concessions tightening?
Modestly. Rent-free has compressed to 18-24 months on a 10-year deal (from 24-30 in the post-pandemic trough), reflecting trophy tier scarcity.