Housr is a Manchester-born tech company scaling rapidly and redefining the future of student rental.

Having built strong roots in Manchester, Housr's continued growth meant it was time to move into a standalone headquarters; one that could accommodate a larger team and reflect the company’s evolving identity. They needed a HQ that would do more than house desks, it had to showcase their brand, attract top talent, and provide the foundations for growth.

But like many founders, CEO Harry Panter had limited time to battle the city’s competitive office market. That’s when Housr partnered with LEVEL Workspace to make it happen.

The search for a home worthy of ambition

The brief was clear: city-centre location, strong transport connections, and an environment that would inspire both staff and investors.

At first, the spaces they’d seen themselves didn’t deliver. Online listings and generic tours didn’t match their ambitions, and they risked missing opportunities.

LEVEL changed the picture. Leveraging insider knowledge and market relationships, we opened doors to buildings Housr hadn’t even encountered before. Suddenly, the possibilities looked very different.

Cutting through complexity for a busy founder

For Harry and his team, every hour counted. Between product development, fundraising, and growth, they couldn’t afford weeks of chasing agents and endless tours.

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LEVEL stepped in to take the weight off, managing the search, filtering options, and handling negotiations directly with landlord agents. Through our streamlined process and strong market relationships, we found and secured Housr’s new headquarters in just four weeks, from initial brief to agreed terms. By moving quickly and cutting through complexity, we helped the team stay focused on growth while we handled the details behind the scenes.

Harry Panter, Founder & CEO at Housr, said:

“What really stood out was the advice and guidance LEVEL gave us throughout the process. They didn’t just show us what was available online, they introduced us to options we hadn’t even heard of. That insight was invaluable. LEVEL guided us step by step and made sure we got a mega deal. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner to help us secure our first headquarters and guide us through the end-to-end process of kicking off a search right through to lease completion.”

The deal that unlocked the future

Negotiation was key. LEVEL acted solely in Housr’s interests, securing terms that exceeded expectations and protected the company’s balance sheet.
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The result:

‍· Prime HQ secured - 81 Fountain Street, in the heart of Manchester’s business district
· A future-fit workspace - flexible, modern, and ready to support both hybrid work and headcount growth
· Exceptional value - a highly competitive package for a fully fitted and finished suite

A headquarters that signals the next chapter

For Housr, this new HQ is more than an address. It's a statement of intent. It reflects Housr' brand, fuels culture, and gives investors confidence they’re building on strong foundations.

For LEVEL, it’s another example of how we deliver more than space;  we deliver certainty, choice, and results, so fast scaling companies like Housr can focus on what they do best.'

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