50 Shades of Planning podcast: Coronavirus special

The IT services company has bought the 4,300 sq ft building at Christie Office Park off Princess Road in West Didsbury from Ravensworth Properties for £725,000.

Law firm Brabners has hired Andrew Waugh to lead its 95-strong real estate team from the company’s Manchester office. 

Property and planning can remain upbeat through this time of uncertainty, writes Nick Lee, managing director of NJL Consulting.

The adviser has promoted Ruth Leighton, who has been with the company for nearly 20 years, to director. 

The real estate advisory firm has promoted Nicola Rigby from its Manchester office and Eddie Coxon from its Liverpool office as principals.

The Manchester-based law firm has appointed Tom Simpson to lead its seven-strong residential property department, based at the company's St James's Square headquarters.

The Manchester city-centre management company has appointed five new board members, including directors from U+I, Bruntwood Works and Allied London.

Sam Royle has joined the firm's Manchester office as partner in the industrial and logistics team, having left Cushman & Wakefield after three-and-a-half years.

The property consultancy has elevated six staff to director positions in the Manchester office, as part of a string of promotions.