Bouncing Back: North West Cities

"During the pandemic, the commercial property market experienced a seismic shock. However, the North West’s cities are now bouncing back as businesses and consumers return. The key question is how will the pandemic change the face of cities like Liverpool and Manchester in the long term?

"This is the question this report seeks to answer. Featuring contributions from the likes of Peel L&P, Urban Splash and Knight Frank, it offers vital insight for anyone with a stake in urban development. We found that key trends such as the rebirth of the independent high street and the move towards greener and more accommodating offices for workers, which have shaped city development in recent years, have been accelerated by the pandemic as cities seek to adapt to the new normal.

"Despite robust appetite, the issue of lack of space for development has only been exacerbated by the pandemic and will become even more acute as firms adopt hybrid working models. Cities across the North West must address this issue if they are to continue meeting the evolving needs of their citizens and secure reputations as global travel destinations in a post-COVID world.

Please download the report and if there is anything that has come out of the report that you would to discuss, I would be delighted to help you help meet the challenges and harness the opportunities”.

Andrew Waugh, Head of the Real Estate sector.