The deals take the Urban Splash nationwide portfolio to 93% let, with notably high occupancy at buildings in the North West, including in Liverpool’s Ropewalks. New deals with contracting company Bright Sky Umbrella and Beacon Languages school have taken the Ropewalks’ Vanilla Factory to more than 97% let, with the neighbouring Tea Factory more than 96% let. Urban Splash commercial director Emily Jones concluded: “Closing these deals in the late stages of 2022 is testament to our team’s hard work last year, and the ongoing appeal of our portfolio.

“Our strengths lie in our collaboration with our customers, and a flexible attitude which has helped them combat the challenges of 2022 – and addressed their changing needs. Successful businesses are prioritising well-designed, well-located bases which accommodate flexibility, hybrid working and promote colleague wellbeing; our flexible rent terms – from monthly licenses to long leases – as well as communal offerings like bike stores, showers, gardens, cafes, hubs, have helped businesses achieve these objectives, giving them spaces in which they can cultivate great working environments.

“We’re thrilled to bring more people into those workspaces, diversifying and enriching our Urban Splash places.”