Inside Manchester's latest rental apartments with incredible rooftop terrace, gym and wellness studio

A brand new apartment building has just been completed in Manchester and is getting ready to welcome its new residents from next week. The Castings is the latest build-to-rent scheme to land in the city centre and will open its doors on July 16.

The design-led development, which is made up of 352 shiny new rental homes, is owned by CDL Hospitality Trusts (CDLHT), who also own the prestigious 5-star The Lowry Hotel and say they aim to 'redefine modern living in Manchester.'

The Castings is set within one of the city’s emerging neighbourhoods, Piccadilly East, found just behind Manchester Piccadilly train station. Once full of derelict sites and industrial buildings, the area has now been brought back to life by developers and was named in The Sunday Times coveted 'best places to live' list.

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The development pays homage to the area's rich industrial history, with the namederived from pouring molten metals and other materials into moulds.

The Castings community manager, Dave Evans, says: “In recent years, we’ve seen a change in people’s living aspirations with a real focus on belonging and community - now more than ever. City dwellers are looking for living spaces where they are able to build their own community and don’t have to travel far from their apartment building to get the amenities they want - if at all.

"Piccadilly East has proven to be the perfect place to put down roots; with a host of amazing hospitality and independents, incredible transport links across the city and the buzz of the city centre right on our doorstep.

"At The Castings, we are offering more than just apartments. We have