MCR Property Group acquires 42 The Headrow in Leeds, sees GBP 37.6 million GDV opportunity

• MCR Property Group acquired 42 The Headrow, a 10-story former Direct Line headquarters in central Leeds, on July 23, 2026.
• Transaction adds a GBP 37.6 million gross development value opportunity to its UK commercial investment program.
• Strategy targets retention as mixed office-retail asset; comprehensive refurbishment planned to return vacant upper floors to occupation.
• Residential conversion consent for 230 co-living homes, granted January 2025, will not be pursued under the current plan.
• Ground floor to stay retail; floors 1-7 positioned for leased offices; floors 8-9 set for serviced, flexible workspace under a new brand platform.

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