We Can Do the Whole Journey | Howard Lord Talks to Insider
Our founder, Howard Lord, recently spoke to Insider Media about the journey behind CERT Property,
We have secured a new tenant for Hilton House in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, with all‑day brunch cafe, Bruncho, taking 4,378 sq ft on the ground floor of the 31,000 sq ft office building.
Having firmly established its place in the city with its first cafe on Deansgate, Bruncho, known for its viral social media dishes, is marking its success with its second location in the Northern Quarter.
The site was previously occupied by Feel Good Club.
The fit‑out will transform the former Feel Good Club unit with a new contemporary design, increased seating capacity and flexible layouts to support events and private dining. The new venue is expected to open in June.
Omer Umut Mutlu, owner of Bruncho, said: “Manchester has shown Bruncho so much love, and expanding into the Northern Quarter feels like the natural next step for us. Hilton House gives us the space to elevate what we do – more covers, more events, and a new home for the kind of food and atmosphere people will make the journey for. We’re excited to bring something fresh to the neighbourhood, with the opening scheduled for June 2026.”
Paul Shakeshaft, our Head of Property Management, commented: “We’ve found the ideal tenant to join the Hilton House community. Bruncho provides a new focal point for the building and for the community. They’re a fantastic operator with big plans that bring the right fit and the right atmosphere to the building and neighbourhood.”
Paul continues: “Signing Bruncho brings Hilton House back to full occupation, including a full refit in just seven months, underpinning our neighbourhood vision for our commercial properties, and their continued success and appeal far beyond their completion.”
Edwards & Co and Lyons Thompson Letts are acting as joint agents on the letting.
As asset and property managers, we manage 1.3 million sq ft across asset classes, spanning residential, office, retail, and industrial.
Bruncho will also join our fully tech-enabled resident experience app, CERT Life. The unmatched lifestyle platform includes a community newsfeed, amenity and event booking, local vendor discounts and a marketplace, whilst seamlessly allowing tenants to raise maintenance requests and directly contact their property manager.