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The weakened British pound has created advantages for exports and manufacturing sectors in the UK and has stimulated the property market as overseas investors find assets and properties cheaper. Manchester surfaces as a lower priced property market besides a soaring population and its position as UK’s Northern economic powerhouse. Over the past weekend, Golden Emperor hosted ‘Insights into Manchester’s Property Market’ seminar to launch Crown Street Elizabeth Tower developed by the partnership of UK’s renowned Renaker and Select Property Group. Adjacent to the city’s shopping hub and CBD, the project received wide support from investors over the 2-day seminar.

Photo above: Golden Emperor Properties Managing Director, Mr. Terence Chan, hosts a discussion of Manchester’s property market trend with investors.

Golden Emperor Properties periodically hosts property seminars but also at the same time hosts entertainment events for our clients and friends. On Thursday, we hosted a ‘Thai Sensational’ Cooking Class, guided by Ms. Fu, Head Chef and Founder of Queen’s Kitchen. Ms. Fu shared her cooking secrets into crafting delicious Thai dishes and her dishes were popular among the clients who enjoy the special evening with us in the kitchen.

Up to 6,000 new jobs could be created by the University of Manchester’s ambitious North campus plans.

The potential jobs boost to the city was revealed as university chiefs launched an international hunt to find a developer to transform a 29-acre site in the city centre into a world-class innovation district.

North Campus on Sackville Street, near to Piccadilly train station, is currently home to the university’s engineering schools, which will move into the £330m Manchester Engineering Campus development on Oxford Road in 2021.

It will pave the way for site for a raft of businesses, up to 2,500 apartments, 500 hotel rooms, a 21-storey tower block and 13,000 sq m of retail and restaurant space.

Targeting technology and science-related businesses, the site will focus on specialities which combine the research and industrial strengths of the university, as well as city region and national economic priorities.

These will include advanced materials, applied health innovation, artificial intelligence and digital technology and industrial biotechnology.

The university believes the development could create up to 6,000 jobs and add up to £2 billion to the local economy over 20 years.

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manchester, said: “We will be launching an international search in the next few months to find the very best joint venture partner to work with us to develop this prime site with its landmark buildings and unique footprint in the heart of the city.

“The development offers the opportunity to transform this quarter of the city centre, generate thousands of new jobs and advance the reputation of the University. It will cement the reputation of the city as the place to be for technology, digital, research and development businesses – where the world’s most valuable ideas will be transformed into reality.”

The university has been working on the plan with Manchester City Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for a number of years. Last year a draft strategic regeneration framework revealed that the masterplan.

But critics raised concerns of the potential loss of some of the city’s best post-war architectureincluding the Grade II-listed Hollaway Wall.

Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council said: “The potential of the North Campus site is huge and this is great news for Manchester.

“There are tremendous opportunities to regenerate this distinctive part of the city and we welcome the University’s growth, investment and job creation ambitions for the development.”

Source: Manchester Evening News

UK has gained popularity within the international investment industry, but as markets like London become over saturated, Manchester now booms as UK’s second city. Backed by a flow of foreign direct investments and funding both locally and globally, international corporations have chosen to settle in Manchester to establish their headquarters, attracting a large work force of professionals. The rising population of the city has resulted in a demanding supply in the buy and sell and rental market.

Over the past weekend, Golden Emperor Properties hosted an Insights into Manchester’s Property Market Seminar and launched UK’s renowned Select Property Group’s latest property project, Laurence Place. Situated in the center of the city, Origin Homes Laurence Place allows easy access to the Spinningfields CBD and MediaCityUK. The seminar received wide participation and support from investors in Hong Kong who have made a number of purchases into the project.

Photo Above: Mr. Terence Chan discusses the trend and insights of UK, Manchester’s property market.

Photo Above: The seminar received a wide amount of support and participation from investors in Hong Kong.

Photo Above: The seminar and launch of Laurence Place was a success over the past weekend.

Manchester’s revival in the last decade or two has completely transformed the outlook of the city. Spinningfields is now home to Manchester’s financial core, shopping destination and luxury dining.

Set against the backdrop of Manchester’s skyline, 20 Stories, on the 19^th floor of No. 1 Spinningfields, redefines luxury dining to a new level. The sleek design, drawing upon Manchester’s arts and cultures, spells contemporary set within Manchester’s historic industrial age. At 100 meters into the sky, the panoramic view of the city when lit up at night, is such a view that 20 Stories offers besides its signature cocktails and dining experience.

The menu, curated by Chef Director Aiden Byrne, is specialized using locally sourced ingredients while adding a British touch. 20 Stories is split into 2 sections – a dining hall and a grill, each showcasing their unique menu. The restaurant menu features starters like chicken liver parfait and chicken & leek ballotine with mains like smoked haddock with curried cauliflower & mustard crust. The grill menu is slightly more casual, with starters like veal carpaccio to mains like the classic English fish and chips.

The terrace, on the other hand, offers sharing platters and a canape menu for those who wish to enjoy the city view while nibbling on small snacks. The cocktail menu features 20 signature drinks, drawing upon the city’s Roman past and inspiration from the city’s industrial culture.

20 Stories is a collaborative design from the city’s art & industrial culture and the natural landscape the city is set upon. The ‘garden in the sky’ design creates an atmosphere inspired by both nature and modern living. The canopy over the bar is a modern interpretation of an ornamental tree dangling over the visitors. The terrace outside is an intimate garden filled with birch trees and lush planters. Open pit fireplaces punctured into the ground are inspired by the great safari. Throughout the interiors, a dimly lit ambiance merges with native materials and handcrafted textiles to recreate Manchester’s old industrial scene against woven fabric and oak wood wine cellars.

The restaurant draws inspiration from 20 stories, about where the food is sourced, where diners are from, the iconic location of the restaurant. 20 stories and its location at No.1 Spinningfields make up the restaurant, 20 Stories.