Manchester Property News

With property prices having risen sharply in recent years, many people have found it increasingly difficult to obtain the level of money that is required to pay for their deposit, but it is possible. Even though the thought of saving 5% of the overall price ...

David Boyd, MD of PAD4U Estate and Letting Agent Manchester:

It's that time of year when I attempt the ill fated task of predicting the future, specifically the housing and rental markets.

Happily I concluded last years attempt with "2014 is likely to be be ...

Thank you to Rebecca and Joss for our Yoda, it's been a pleasure selling your home! We've had chocolates and wine before but nothing like this!

We always thought when it came to sales the force was with us - now there is proof!

Being a landlord can be a lucrative and enriching activity, but it is far from easy. If you have no experience, you may struggle to get started with respect to being a landlord, which is where getting advice is always going to be of benefit. ...

Finding the property you want to move into and concluding the deal can be difficult, but once you do, that should be the stress and strain over, right? Wrong. There is a lot of work involved with moving home and this is why planning your ...

While most people will look to make sweeping changes when it comes to improving the value of a property, there is a lot to be said for ensuring the presentation of the property is up to scratch. It is crucial that you keep your ...

England may have disappointed us in the World Cup, but PAD4U are doing their best to keep their eye on the ball, with a recent hat-trick!

We have let 3 commercial properties in close proximity to our new office on Bramhall Lane, Davenport.  Not only ...

1. Work out who your target customer is and present the property accordingly. For example, young professionals may not be particularly interested in having a garden and if your property has one try to make it as low maintenance as possible. Students will probably require items ...

When looking to sell your property, you are obviously going to want to get the best price you can for it! Even if you’re not looking to sell, adding value to your home is never a bad thing.  Here are a few easy ways to ...

PAD4U are delighted to announce that we have selected Ca ncer Research UK as o ur chosen charity of the year for 2014.

Throughout the year we will be competing in grueling events such as the BUPA Greater Manchester 10k Run and the Salford Triathlon, ...

Buy to let can be an attractive long term investment. For those who can raise a large deposit (most lenders will require between 15% & 30%) it can be a great way to invest your money in comparison with savings or shares. Here are a ...

Although winter is still upon us, if you’re anything like me you will be looking forward to the time when the days grow longer and the first daffodils break their way out of the cold ground. There is plenty you can do in and around ...

David Boyd, Managing Director, PAD4U Estate and Letting Agents:

It is at this time of year that I bring out my crystal ball to look at what the property market is likely to bring in the year ahead.  In 2013 I predicted a steady market ...

You’ve found your new dream home and the paperwork is complete – so here’s where the fun starts. Moving in can be stressful, but with some careful and timely planning the move with be smooth and you’ll be happily living in your new property in ...

As the Americans say, if you’re selling your home it needs to have ‘curb appeal’. This covers everything from the front lawn, to the paint colour of your windows, to the gleam of your front door. But whether you’re selling or not, spending a bit ...

Moving may be one of the most stressful things we do in life but it’s an unavoidable necessity for many of us at some point. Mark Prout, managing director of London removals specialists Aussie Man & Van, highlights the top 10 mistakes people make when ...

As the nights draw in and the weather turns for the worse, maybe it’s time your house deserves a little TLC. It may seem obvious, but a clean, organised and well maintained house not only makes your household run more efficiently, but can actually save ...

Having moved around the country and abroad as an Army wife for the last 10 years, I know how stressful moving house can be. There is so much to think about let alone the logistics of carrying on with everyday life whilst this chaos is ...

Buy to let properties are still seen as a good investment opportunity, especially in this era of low interest rates and volatility in the stock market. If you're considering entering the market, this guide provides you with some essential information.

Research the market Before you ...

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It doesn't seem that long ago that this article wouldn't be relevant to anyone looking at buying property in the UK, but markets can change suddenly and we now find ourselves in a market ...