Global projects firm Sinclair Knight Merz is taking 18,000 sq ft on the top floor of BAM Properties Metro office development in Salford Quays, Greater Manchester.
SKM will initially occupy 12,500 sq ft on a 12-year lease and the remainder by late 2013. It is understood to be paying around £21.50 per sq ft.
It is the first letting at the 72,500 sq ft Metro building.
Neil Mort, BAM Properties’ northern development manager, said: “It is an indication of the more positive outlook which is emerging within the north-west business community and certainly reflects the increase in the number of serious enquiries we have been receiving”.
CBRE and Canning O’Neill acted for BAM Properties, SKM was unrepresented.
daniel.cunningham@estatesgazette.com
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