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TDC Strengthens Manchester Presence with Move to 55 King Street
05 February 2026Private credit investor TDC is to move into a new 3,379 sq. ft. office at 55 King Street, which it describes as part of its long-term commitment to Manchester. Founded in the city over ten years ago, TDC has grown from a regional private credit fund focused on the lower mid-market to a UK and […]
The Wrap: OBI’s Take January 2026
05 February 2026We’ve hit the ground running in 2026 at OBI, with a highlight being the first Trading Places episode. Here are a few other things that grabbed my attention in January. Deal of the month Summize is a company on the up, showing year-on-year growth of 100% and this month they secured a $50m investment, truly […]
The blurring of built and bought
27 January 2026The blurring of built and bought There’s one question that comes up on almost every office project. Do we build the meeting rooms, or do we buy them? A few years ago, this was an easy call. Built meant quality. Furniture meant compromise. But that line is getting increasingly blurred and built and bought are […]