Stockport is experiencing a lot of change and development and it is fair to say that business investment in the area is on the up. In fact, the level of business investment in Stockport is at an all-time high and there have been completed deals for more than 1 one million square feet of space in the past year.
A strong reason why this style of development is great for the local area is the positive impact on the employment market. The work undertaken in Stockport in the past year has resulted in 2,060 jobs being introduced to the town while retaining close to 1,000 jobs. There is a transformation of the town that is breath-taking, and there is £1bn being ploughed into making Stockport a leading business location in the modern era.
Big name are setting up in Stockport
Some of the firms who have opted to set-up in Stockport include Advanced Laser Technology, Creams and LSH Auto. The last firm has managed to invest £60m into a new dealership and regional hub for Mercedes-Benz, so there are major names operating in Stockport.
There has also been many local firms who have expanded their Stockport business, including:
- O’Neill Patient Solicitors
- CDL
- Wheatley Plastics
- Rowlinson Knitwear
When you take on board the fact that there are also many developments setting up across Stockport town centre, you have an area that is changing rapidly and changing for the better.
Stockport has entertainment option to enjoy
With respect to Aurora Stockport, 80% of the units have already been let and several companies are moving to Stockport for the first time. There has also been success at Redrock with companies like The Gym Group, Berretto Lounge, Pizza Express, Zizzi and The Light Cinema all performing well. The Light Cinema has already welcomed more than 200,000 people to the cinema, making it a fantastic choice for anyone that loves the movies and it appears the local population has taken to it.
There is a need for entertainment and dining options for the local population, so it is good to see that organisations like cinemas and gyms are performing well. With more options to enjoy in the local area, more people will consider Stockport to be a viable place to stay. There is a need for fun as well as business growth, and Stockport is finding a strong balance at the current time.
At Spencer Harvey, we care about the local community and we are delighted to see so many changes and development taking place in the town. If you want to stay informed with what is happening here, you can give Spencer Harvey a call on 0161 480 8888 or send us an email at info@spencerharvey.co.uk. For a free valuation please visit: https://www.spencerharvey.co.uk/valuation-enquiry.html
* Image from Redrock Stockport's website