Seneca Property acquires
Manchester’s Queens Court

Seneca Property has announced its acquisition of Queens Court, a prominently positioned office building on Queen Street in the heart of Manchester city centre - a move that speaks to the continued pull of the city’s core office market.

Overlooking Lincoln Square and moments from Spinningfields, Deansgate and Albert Square, the building is situated among some of Manchester's most established and active pockets, surrounded by some of the city’s best-known destinations.

Stretching to just under 12,000 sq ft across ground to fourth floors, Queens Court is set to undergo a major revamp, with works focused on the upper floors and completion expected this coming summer. Once complete, the scheme will deliver a series of smaller floorplates of around 2,500 sq ft - a format that continues to resonate with occupiers seeking well-designed, centrally located space without overcommitting on size.

For Senaca Property, the acquisition reflects a familiar approach, centred on identifying well-located assets and applying a hands-on strategy to reposition them for today’s market. Since its inception, the firm has deployed over £200 million across opportunistic investments, with a clear focus on unlocking value through refurbishment and active management. 

More broadly, Queens Court taps into a wider trend playing out across Manchester - where demand remains strong, but increasingly concentrated around high-quality, well-specified space. For buildings in prime locations, the opportunity lies in bridging that gap: taking older stock and reworking it into something more aligned with how businesses want to occupy space today.

Jeff Morton, CEO of Seneca Property, commented on the acquisition: “We are delighted to have secured Queens Court, a rare freehold opportunity in the heart of Manchester city centre. The building occupies an exceptional position overlooking Lincoln Square, within one of the UK’s strongest regional office markets”.

Chris Bullough, Managing Director of Seneca Property, added: “Queens Court provides an excellent opportunity to transform the building through a comprehensive refurbishment programme and deliver best-in-class workspace in a supply-constrained market. Manchester continues to see strong demand for high-quality, smaller floorplates, and we are confident the scheme will be well received by occupiers.”

With works already underway, Queens Court is set to re-enter the market as a more considered, design-led offering - one that sits comfortably within Manchester’s evolving workspace landscape. 

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