We’ve completed a £16.2 million deal with The Co-operative Bank at Royal William Yard in Plymouth. The five-year refinancing deal covers 174,000 sq ft of historic commercial space, and is a major vote of confidence in the Yard. Jordan Lazenbury of The Co-operative Bank, said his team is: "honoured to support Urban Splash on this exciting project” adding that the Yard is “A distinctive, resilient destination that stands out in today’s market”.

It’s been a mammoth month for lettings, with deals on 42,000 sq ft of space – over half to existing customers. It’s a clear reflection of our flexible, customer-first approach, something Nicky Harries recently explored in this article. That same approach has enabled businesses like Global Beauty Products to grow tenfold with us, expanding to 26,000 sq ft at Matchworks this month, while TFF Breaks also took an additional 8,097 sq ft there. And we completed new lettings nationwide, including 2,207 sq ft at Royal William Yard.

We’re on the lookout for a new Head of Commercial Lettings – someone who can help maximise occupancy, rental income, and asset value across our national portfolio of workspace in places like Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield and Plymouth. We’re also recruiting a Maintenance and Compliance Coordinator based in Manchester; the role will be the first point of contact for residents, helping us maintain our local portfolio and ensuring the best possible living experience.

Urban Splash places like New Islington featured in The Times Bricks & Mortar this week, as part of an interview with Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud. Discussing the stark divide in housing quality across the UK, McCloud highlighted US as an example to follow, with the article citing our “innovative developments and regeneration projects in Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield and Leeds.”

Our colleagues will be attending UKREiiF next week – the annual property festival in Leeds. Highlights include Sian Stanhope speaking at the DeSimone x Place North roundtable, Suzy Jones joining a panel talk on building future communities, and Tom Bloxham participating in both the UK Housing and Communities Dinner and the BE News roundtable.

Welcome to this newly completed two-bedroom apartment at Mansion House. With high ceilings, a generous living area, dual-aspect design, and a private balcony, it’s perfect for enjoying views across the canal and the wider Port Loop neighbourhood – somewhere that’s filled with great people, houses, a park and more. Available to move into now.

Unit 23b sq ft of high-spec office space in the Grade I listed Mills Bakery – a RIBA award-winning, three-storey building that blends modern flexibility with original historic features. The space benefits from a full-height atrium and a striking glazed staircase leading to the upper floors along with exposed stone walls and vaulted ceiling showing the original wooden joists.

“Royal William Yard to launch unique history trail for bicentennial”
Plymouth Herald – May 2025

“Young minds shaping the future of Sheffield”
Sheffield Star – April 2025

“£16.2m refinancing deal for historic destination built exactly 200 years ago”
Insider Media – April 2025

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