Our transformation of Melville at Royal William Yard in Plymouth is nominated in the RIBA South West Awards – recognition of the restoration of the Grade I Listed building that’s now home to brands like Everyman Cinema. In other awards news, the Urban Splash Residential Fund’s £200m deal with Citu has been nominated in this year’s Property Week RESI Awards.

We’ve successfully completed deals on over 8,000 sq ft of workspace in the past three months, welcoming new businesses into Urban Splash buildings across the country. Notable deals include four completions at Mersey House in Matchworks, South Liverpool, as well as new occupiers at Beehive Mill in Manchester.

Artist and Park Hill resident Jane Smith has long been a fan of Park Hill - sketching the building for her architectural and streetscape illustrations. Now living in one of the apartments there, Jane says she’s “proud to be a part of the Park Hill story” – a story that’s now coming to life with a new art exhibition celebrating her artistic journey, running until 1st April.

A huge well done to the eight Urban Splash colleagues who took part in the LandAid SleepOut at Depot Mayfield, Manchester last month. The team raised almost £4,000 to support the fight against youth homelessness, and also won a prize for Best Decorated Space, creating an eye-catching and inspiring area within Depot Mayfield for the event.

KOMI Group is based at Waulk Mill in Ancoats – owning and operating one of the largest digital media portfolios in Europe. Sam Lenehan, Group Managing Director at KOMI, shares his experience of growing the business from an Urban Splash workspace – stating how our “flexible approach means KOMI will always have a home”.

A delegation of Urban Splash colleagues are at MIPIM in Cannes this week, and we’ll be heading to UKREiiF later this spring. In other news, our colleague David Warburton took part in the Economic Development Panel at It's Your Swansea, where he shared our vision for the city’s future.

We’re looking for talented new colleagues to join our teams across the country. In Manchester, we need a skilled Residential Consultant to support the sales and lettings of our beautifully designed homes. In Plymouth, we’re seeking an Asset Manager to help keep Royal William Yard one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

Nestled in New Islington in Manchester city centre, this spacious home offers 139 sq m over three floors. With a private terrace and access to a residents’ garden, it provides the perfect balance of city living and green space with access to New Islington’s marina, park, bars, restaurants, school and more.

Looking for a new home for your business? Unit 14 at Park Hill, Sheffield, is now available to buy or rent. Priced at £230,000 + VAT and offering 1,636 sq ft of workspace, this flexible unit is ideal for retail, office, or leisure use, sitting at the heart of Park Hill and surrounded by thriving businesses, the popular South Street Kitchen, The Pearl at Park Hill and excellent transport links.

“Urban Splash has announced the appointment of Sian Stanhope… strengthening its commitment to creating new homes and workspaces in Sheffield.”
Yorkshire Post on our newest appointments – February 2025

“Step forward for new Swansea public sector hub scheme - hundreds of workers will be based at the development”
Insider on our plans for Swansea – February 2025

“Plymouth is Britain’s Ocean City and its maritime history and links are never far away…. the majestic Naval buildings at Royal William Yard”
Great British Life on Royal William Yard – February 2025

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