Levenshulme and Burnage Property News

  • Homes with gardens fetch a premium

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Apr 3, 2020, 08:00 AM

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    • ‘Garden' was the second most popular search term for prospective purchasers across the UK in 2019 according to research by Zoopla, with other amenities such as ‘garage’ and ‘parking’ also among the top three.
    • It is estimated around 90% of UK households have ...
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  • COVID19 and M19 Property Market

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Mar 25, 2020, 15:35 PM

    I have been asked a lot over the last couple of weeks what effect COVID19 is going to have on the local housing market? I wish I knew the answer to that question, but at the moment we are taking things day-by-day and trying to adapt!

    What ...

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  • Women in the workforce

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Mar 19, 2020, 00:00 AM
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    1.1 million more women are in work today than five years ago, with women aged 25 to 64 years the main drivers of increases in employment over the past five years, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.

    Five years ago nearly ...

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  • The Governments first budget since leaving the EU

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Mar 12, 2020, 13:35 PM
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    • The Chancellor of the Exchequer has delivered a multi-billion spending budget, with significant investment for tackling the coronavirus outbreak and infrastructure improvements.
    • The Affordable Homes Programme has received a new £12 billion multi-year settlement, with £1.1 billion to support 70,000 new homes in high-demand areas ...
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  • Can renting be pet friendly?

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Jan 17, 2020, 11:00 AM
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    • 40% of UK households own a pet, yet only 7% of landlords advertise homes as suitable for pets. It is no wonder many people struggle to find a pet-friendly home.
    • Research conducted by the Property Academy found that 35% of all tenants would be willing ...
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  • Levenshulme & Burnage Landlords Risk £5000 Fine From Spring 2020

    Tom Simper Jan 16, 2020, 11:31 AM

     

     

    Washing Machine Energy Ratings for Houses was the phrase one Levenshulme and Burnage landlord told me a few years ago when we were talking about the colour bar chart graphs that every property has had for over 10 years now. Now these weren’t ...

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  • Another New Rental Law: mandatory electric checks this year

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Jan 16, 2020, 10:47 AM

    A new year and a new bit of legislation coming in to the rental market. It looks almost certain that agents and landlords must ensure electrical installation inspections and testing are carried out for all new tenancies in England from July 1 this year, or ...

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  • Buy-To-Let Still Profitable

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Jan 7, 2020, 14:30 PM

    With recent uncertainty over Brexit, we are currently seeing average rents rising across the UK. There is also some healthy competition in the mortgage sector, creating attractive buy-to-let rates (book an appointment with our partnered mortgage brokers One 77 Mortgages here). This means that ...

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  • We're one of the top 3 Estate Agents in Manchester

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Dec 19, 2019, 10:45 AM

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    "Expert recommended Top 3 Property Management in Manchester, UK. All of our property management companies face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection , which includes local reviews, history, trading standards, ratings, satisfaction, trust, price and their general excellence. Only the bee's knees!"


    Take a look here to ...

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  • Reasons To Sell Your Levenshulme Home In Winter

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Dec 17, 2019, 10:26 AM

    If you are considering selling your home, you may have been advised it is best to wait until spring. Spring is the busiest time of year in the English property market, and traditionally, this has been the optimal time of year. However, this is no ...

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  • What To Consider When Investing In Property

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Nov 7, 2019, 10:30 AM

    With the demand for rental property and the long-term returns associated with property ownership, it is easy to see why many people consider investing in property. Bricks and mortar assets have long been considered an ideal way to make your money work for you, both in the short ...

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  • We've won Best Branch in the 2019 allAgents Estate & Letting Agent Awards!

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Nov 4, 2019, 14:46 PM
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    We have won GOLD in the 2019 allAgents Estate & Letting Agent Awards!
    GOLD in Best Letting Agent in M19 and GOLD in Best Estate Agent in M19!

    Congrats to all of our team in Levenshulme and keep up the great work!
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  • Levenshulme Vendors – Avoid These Viewing Turn-Offs

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Oct 14, 2019, 09:15 AM

    When you sell your home, every part of the process is crucial. However, there is a lot to be said for the critical nature of the viewing process. If you have reached the stage where buyers have enough of an interest in your property, they ...

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  • What puts viewers off the most during a property viewing?

    Rebecca Galgut Sep 18, 2019, 10:30 AM
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    Cracks, marks and stains leave the biggest negative impression on prospective buyers during a viewing, with a 76% turn-off rate. This is according to Sell House Fast who surveyed 1,266 people who have been to several viewings over the last year.

    71% of prospective buyers ...

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  • Back to school.. but how much does their uniform cost?

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Sep 12, 2019, 15:00 PM
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    With all of the children in Levenshulme back to school, lets take a look at how much their school uniform is likely to cost over their school lifetime..

    The estimated average cost of school uniforms for a child over the course or their school ...

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  • Struggling To Sell Your Levenshulme Home?

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Sep 4, 2019, 11:00 AM

    Levenshulme is an area in high demand these days. There are some concerns about gentrification in the area, but this is an issue that splits opinion. There will always be people wary of change, and in the long-term, an evolution of the area may cause ...

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  • Levenshulme Property Market Prices And Values

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Aug 29, 2019, 10:24 AM

    Whether you intend on making a move in the property market or not, it pays to be informed. If you have no intention of selling your home soon, being aware of local property prices can help you feel more confident about the future. At Peter ...

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  • A little congratulations..

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Aug 13, 2019, 15:30 PM
    A little congratulations is in order for one of our team members, Ben, who recently completed the Salford Triathlon in 2 hours and 47 minutes! 

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  • How have House Prices Changed Since the First Steps on the Moon?

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Jul 20, 2019, 10:00 AM

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    Today (Saturday 20th July) the world will commemorate 50 years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took those legendary first steps on the moon.

    The world has changed somewhat over that time. 50 years ago, British tennis player, Ann Jones, had just won Wimbledon, England ...

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  • Levenshulme Has A Lot To Offer

    TomS - Head Tom Simper Jul 18, 2019, 14:15 PM

    A great deal of importance is placed on the Sunday Times Best Places To Live list. Homeowners in the area love to see their area listed because this inevitably drives demand and house prices for homes! Placement on this list can make selling your home ...

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