Obsidian Manchester

Manchester | Obsidian Manchester development offers 250 premium grade studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Prices from £251,000

Property Overview

Obsidian Manchester – Unlock A Prime City Centre Investment in Manchester’s Fastest‑Growing District

Obsidian Manchester is a 26‑storey development in the regenerating Greengate district, offering 250 premium apartments with contemporary interiors, floor‑to‑ceiling glazing and resident‑only amenities including a private dining suite, lounge, co‑working spaces, cinema room and gym. Its location minutes from the city centre provides quick access to employment hubs, cultural destinations and the wider regeneration that continues to elevate Greengate as a highly desirable postcode.

For investors, the scheme sits within one of the UK’s strongest regional markets, with Manchester outperforming national averages in rental demand and capital growth. With completion expected in Q4 2026, a 999‑year leasehold and projected gross yields above 6%, it aligns with JLL forecasts of nearly 20% price growth between 2024 and 2028, offering strong long‑term value.

Investment Facts

250 exceptional new city centre homes

Unrivalled amenities including gym, cinema and private dining

Expected yield 6%+

26 storey landmark building

Completion Q4 2026

999 year lease

High specification interiors throughout

Sought after development 

PRICES FROM

£251,000

YIELD RETURN

6%+

COMPLETION DATE

Q4 2026

Obsidian Manchester Buy-To-Let

About the developer

Salboy, the developer behind Obsidian Manchester, is one of the UK’s most prolific and respected residential developers, known for delivering high‑quality, design‑led schemes across major city‑centre locations. Their fully integrated model gives them complete control from concept to completion, ensuring consistency, efficiency and exceptional build standards across every project. A core strength of this approach is their partnership with Domis Construction, Salboy’s dedicated build partner. Domis is recognised for its technical capability, craftsmanship and ability to deliver complex, high‑rise schemes at pace, a combination that has made the Salboy–Domis partnership one of the most reliable and productive in the UK development sector.

Across Manchester, Salboy has delivered a series of landmark developments that have helped reshape the city’s skyline and strengthen its position as the UK’s fastest‑growing regional property market. Their portfolio includes major schemes such as Viadux, a striking residential tower rising above the Deansgate–Castlefield interchange; Local Blackfriars, a multi‑building community with extensive resident amenities; The Press, a heritage‑led redevelopment of the former Manchester Evening News site; and Castle Irwell, a large‑scale regeneration of the former university campus into a new residential neighbourhood. These projects, alongside Obsidian Manchester, demonstrate Salboy’s commitment to creating high‑quality homes in strategic, high‑demand locations, supported by Domis’ consistent delivery and build quality.

Buy To Let ManchesterWHAT’S NEARBY?

MediaCity UK 15 minute by tram
City Centre 12 minute tram
ITV Studios 20 minute tram
The Lowry 20 minute tram
Odeon Cinema 10 minute tram
The Quays 15 minute tram
University of Salford 25 minute tram

Buy To Let ManchesterRAIL

Manchester has strong rail links, with fast direct services to major northern cities and London. Its three central stations make it one of the UK’s key transport hubs.

Buy To Let ManchesterBY ROAD

Manchester has excellent road connections, sitting at the heart of the North West’s motorway network. The M60 ring road links the city to the M62, M6 and M56, giving fast access to Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham and the wider UK.

Buy To Let ManchesterAIRPORT

Manchester Airport is around 9 miles (14.5 km) from Manchester city centre, typically a 20–25 minute drive depending on traffic.

Why invest in Manchester?

Manchester stands out as one of the UK’s strongest property investment locations thanks to its fast‑growing population, thriving jobs market and constant demand for high‑quality rental homes. Major regeneration across districts like Ancoats, New Islington and Salford Quays has transformed the city into a modern economic hub, attracting young professionals, students and global businesses.

For investors, the combination of strong rental yields, resilient capital growth and a deep, reliable tenant pool makes Manchester particularly compelling. With world‑class universities, excellent transport links and ongoing infrastructure investment, the city offers long‑term stability and clear potential for sustained appreciation.

2.22%

POPULATION GROWTH 2022/26

Manchester population growth since 2022. This is based on year‑on‑year increases of roughly 0.7–0.8% per year.

100,000+

STUDENT POPULATION

Across all the Universities in Manchester, the student population is over 100K.

Top 5

TOP LOCATION TO LIVE IN 2026

Greater Manchester is ranked top 5 best places to live in the UK according to Garrington Property Finders.

71.4%

EMPLOYMENT RATE

Based on the latest Greater Manchester labour‑market data (Q4 2025) with unemployment around 5%.

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