Why Buy?

A STRONG INVESTMENT - Manchester is a vibrant, well-connected city with a strong, local economy.

Situated within Manchester's highly-anticipated New Jackson neighbourhood, The Blade offers a wealth of nearby transport connections, so residents can easily make the most of everything in the local area and further afield.

  • Deansgate's nearby tram and Metro stations provide easy access across the city and are just a five minute walk away.

  • Manchester's three major train stations - Victoria, Piccadilly and Oxford Road - boast mainline connections to London, Glasgow and Birmingham. All are easily accessible, with each located approximately one mile from The Blade.

  • Manchester International Airport is fewer than 10 miles away and offers connections to more than 220 destinations worldwide.

  • The M56 motorway connects Manchester to the rest of the UK by road and is fewer than 10 miles away from The Blade.


MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Largest

UK AIRPORT OUTSIDE OF LONDON*  

£1bn INVESTMENT

INTO THE AIRPORT CITY MANCHESTER PROJECT*

50m

PASSENGERS BY 2030*


1.4 MILLION
A well-educated and highly skilled workforce.

Key Facts

£62.8 BILLION
A GDP of £62.8 Billion.†

280,000
Employed in banking, finance, insurance, accounting and legal.†

TECH HUB
UK's leading Tech city outside of London.††

EDUCATIONAL HUB
Home to Europe's largest student population**

SPORTING POWER
Home to Manchester United & Manchester City football clubs.

*GOV.UK PEOPLE PLACE PROSPERITY
**Source: MIDAS Q1 Presentation, 2023  

† https://cutt.ly/InvestManc 

†† Source: CBRE, UK Tech Cities Report, March 2022, https://www.cbre.co.uk/insights/reports/uk-tech-cities-report-2022

Investment Overview

The Blade represents a strong investment:

  • 6.5% Projected Yields*

  • Build Complete and ready for occupation

  • Part of New Jackson, an established world-class skyscraper district 

WHY BUY

+ 6% RENTAL YIELDS*
Manchester named the best city for buy to let landlords – The Telegraph, 21 Dec 2022.

PARKING**
Right to park available to purchase from £25,000 with all penthouses.

Three Levels of Exceptional Private Amenities:

  • 24-Hour Concierge

  • Co-Working Spaces

  • Gymnasium

  • Treatment Room

  • Yoga Studio

  • Spin Studio

  • Infra-Red Sauna

  • Residents' Lounge & Bar

  • Private Dining Suite

  • Roof Terrace

NEW JACKSON PARK
On The Blade's doorstop is New Jackson Park, now open to residents and the wider community the park spans over 1 acre of smoke-free green space, and includes a children's play area.

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Additional to the private amenities exclusive to The Blades residents, New Jackson also boasts a variety of health and wellness services including an NHS medical facility, a private clinic and a dental studio, as well as a new padel tennis club and a selection of independent shops and retailers. 

CREATING COMMUNITIES
As part of our commitment to creating communities, we have appointed a dedicated  "Head of Experience" who works closely with on-site teams and commercial partners to curate a year round- programme of exciting events for The Blade residents and the wider community to enjoy.  

THE RENAKER DIFFERENCE 

  • High Specification 

  • Design & Build Excellence 

  • Unrivalled Quality & Punctual Delivery 

  • Energy Efficient Apartments (93% all EPC Rated B)

THERE ARE A NUMBER OF COMPELLING REASONS WHY THE MANCHESTER PROPERTY MARKET REPRESENTS A SOUND INVESTMENT:

FOUR-year house price forecast 
+19.3%
to 2027 

Manchester Annual HOUSE price growth +4.9%

Manchester Annual rental growth
+20%

*Based on local agent rental predictions. 
** Please speak to a Sales Consultant for more information. Charging Points can be installed in some car parking spaces. A quote to install a charger in a bay can be provided upon request.
†Sample of 1020 apartments on different floors across 7 developments (Deansgate Square, Victoria Residence, Elizabeth Tower, Castle Wharf, Cortland at Colliers Yard, The Blade, Exchange Court. Ratings as of March 2023 (valid for 10 years).

Employment

Manchester has an extensive well-educated labour pool and is therefore an attractive place for businesses to locate to. Employers who have or plan to have a presence in Manchester include: