The FairfaxPortugal Street East, ManchesterOlympian and JV Partner AECOM Capital were granted planning permission by Manchester City Council on 16th January 2020 for the development of 488 high quality Build to Rent apartments at Portugal Street East, Manchester. The development will comprise of 23 and 29 storey towers, 5 minutes’ walk from Piccadilly train station and directly opposite the new proposed High Speed 2 terminal. Construction is expected to coincide with the delivery of other neighbouring schemes within the Portugal Street East Strategic Regeneration Framework and will see the area north of Piccadilly Station transformed with the key objective to deliver a pedestrian led, mixed-use regeneration, totalling around 2 million sq. ft. |
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The FairfaxPortugal Street East, ManchesterOlympian and JV Partner AECOM Capital were granted planning permission by Manchester City Council on 16th January 2020 for the development of 488 high quality Build to Rent apartments at Portugal Street East, Manchester. The development will comprise of 23 and 29 storey towers, 5 minutes’ walk from Piccadilly train station and directly opposite the new proposed High Speed 2 terminal. Construction is expected to coincide with the delivery of other neighbouring schemes within the Portugal Street East Strategic Regeneration Framework and will see the area north of Piccadilly Station transformed with the key objective to deliver a pedestrian led, mixed-use regeneration, totalling around 2 million sq. ft. |
| Location: | Portugal Street East |
| City: | Manchester |
| Date: | 2017 - Ongoing |
| Developer: | Olympian Homes | Portugal Street East Ltd. |
| Partner: | Roundhill Capital |
| Architect: | Five Plus Architects |
| Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor: | WTP Partnership |
| GIA: | 44,264 sq. m. / 476,450 sq. ft. |
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In The News
Apr 2025
The Fairfax - Topping Out
The Fairfax construction team celebrated a major milestone with a topping out ceremony on Thursday the 21st of March 2025, marking the completion of the building’s structural RC frame. The event brought together key project partners, construction teams and designs teams to recognise their hard work and dedication that made this achievement possible.
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Feb 2024
Ground Floor Slab Complete at The Fairfax
The ground floor slab has been successfully completed at The Fairfax, marking a significant milestone in our project journey. With this achievement, our focus shifts from the substructure to the superstructure ahead.
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Sep 2022
The Fairfax Demolition and Site Setup
Enabling works are progressing as scheduled on the Fairfax, in Manchester, which has planning permission to deliver 488 Built-to-Rent apartments. The previous building on site has almost been completely demolished.
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Aug 2022
Olympian Homes forward funds The Fairfax with Round Hill Capital
Olympian Homes has completed a forward funding deal with Round Hill Capital for the delivery of 488 luxury Built-to-Rent apartments in central Manchester. RG Construction has been awarded the construction contract and is due to start on site in August 2022 with completion targeted for Spring 2025.
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Jan 2020
PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED FOR 488 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AT PORTUGAL STREET EAST, MANCHESTER
Manchester City Council has granted planning approval for two residential towers at Portugal Street East following a positive decision by the planning committee on January 16th. The development will comprise of a 23 and 29 storey towers providing 488 flats with the buildings being connected by a ground floor podium.
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Oct 2017
Olympian Complete Purchase of The Fairfax, Manchester
Olympian, along with JV Partner Aecom Capital has completed the purchase of The Fairfax, where they will commence development of the two tower build-to-rent scheme situated within Manchester’s vibrant City Centre. The Fairfax enjoys a strategic location within Manchester’s city centre, 5 minutes’ walk from Piccadilly train station and directly opposite the new proposed High Speed 2 terminal.
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Sep 2017
Olympian Partner with Aecom Capital on £150m Manchester City Centre Development
AECOM Capital and Olympian Homes have formed a joint venture to enable the £150m development of two iconic multifamily towers in Manchester city centre. The joint venture which marks AECOM Capital’s first investment in Europe, will be constructed by AECOM utilising the expertise of AECOM Tishman in New York and comprises two separate towers, accommodating approximately 425 residential apartments.
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Apr 2017
Portugal Street East Strategic Regeneration Framework Published by Manchester City Council
The Olympian Portugal Street East Strategic Regeneration Framework (PSE SRF)has been published on the Manchester City Council website for public consultation. The PSE SRF is a significant masterplan to deliver up to 2,000,000 sqft of new homes and mixed use development within the wider HS2 Manchester Piccadilly Strategic Regeneration Framework.
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