Could local numbers benefit firms considering relocation to new Manchester offices?

Date: 27/04/2011

Relocating to the north of the country and buying local numbers  may be a shrewd move for many enterprises at a time when they could be struggling to meet the costs of operating in London.

If they do this, purchasing London 0207 numbers means they can keep their area code from the capital while conducting business from offices in Manchester.

For those wishing to make such a move, Salford on the outskirts of the north-west city could be the perfect location and Ask Developments has recently submitted a planning application for a new construction project in the area.

Situated at the Greengate Embankment scheme, the company wants to build an office block which will mark the first stage of a series of new projects.

Alan Burke, director at Ask Developments, claimed the occupier market in Manchester is currently strong and "now is the right time to be planning speculative developments".

While moving to premises such as these could save firms money, purchasing London local numbers may ensure callers associate the company with the capital.