It is now a decade since the first phase of MediaCityUK was completed. A huge 200-acre area of wasteland that once housed Manchester's docks was transformed into a glistening tech and media hub.
The BBC was the anchor tenant in a move that was meant to show a commitment to breaking London's grip on media power. ITV followed suit, along with the University of Salford, and MediaCity is now said to be home to more than 7,000 employees.
This week it was announced MediaCity will move into a new era after it was bought by LandSec, the biggest commercial property company in the UK, for more than £425million.
LandSec acquired a 75pc stake while Peel L&P, who first launched the development with Legal&General in a 50:50 venture, will retain the other
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