Deloitte looks to WeWork for new Manchester office

Deloitte has chosen WeWork’s Hanover Building in Manchester as its new office in the city, taking up 35,000 sq ft. The accountancy giant wanted to take up a “flexible solution” with WeWork and leave its existing office at 2 Hardman Street, a statement from the company read. Deloitte will occupy two floors in the Hanover Building. Colliers International advised on the deal. Andy Westbrook, practice senior partner for Deloitte North West, said: “We have a clear real estate strategy in place, and the move to the Hanover Building is the first step on that journey. The space provides an exciting and inspiring place in which our people can work. It will best support the needs of our people and our clients as we grow our business in the region.’’ It marks a change from its previous shortlisted options drawn up before the Covid-19 pandemic earlier this year in February. EG revealed that Deloitte shortlisted Ask Real Estate’s Embankment development, Barings Real Estate’s Landmark development, and was mulling the option to stick at its current office. Market sources also told EG that Deloitte was seeking for around 70,000 sq ft at this point. To send feedback, e-mail lucy.alderson@egi.co.uk or tweet @LucyAJourno or @estatesgazette Image © Deloitte