Longford Trading Estate fully let for first time since recession

All 19 of the units at Longford Trading Estate in Manchester are now fully let in a post-recession first.

Reliance Car Hire and Whitehorse Equestrian both recently signed up for 6,000 sq ft units at the Stretford site, making it fully occupied for the first time since 2008.

According to real estate firm Colliers International, the news highlights the burgeoning confidence of the region’s industrial and logistics sectors.

Julien Kenny-Levick, the director of industrial and logistics at Colliers International’s Manchester and Liverpool offices, is the sole agent for Longford Trading Estate, acting on behalf of estate manager Millfield Estates.

He commented: “The fact that Longford is now fully let for the first time since the start of the recession is testament to the fact that occupiers of industrial units are brim full of confidence as they continue to seek cost-effective accommodation throughout the North West of England.”

Longford Trading Estate comprises 135,000 sq ft of space, spread across units ranging from 4,000 sq ft to 17,500 sq ft.

Existing tenants at the site include distributor Wolseley UK, wholesaler Fordville and housing group Mosscare Housing.

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