Manchester Property News

PAD4U looks at some of the most useful property mobile apps.

1. PAD4U (FREE) (we couldn’t resist).  If you’re looking to rent or buy in Greater Manchester this app has the best properties available, plus it will even direct you on how to get there!

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The little known history of one of Manchester’s most diverse and fascinating areas will be uncovered this weekend in a new heritage walk.

The Levenshulme Heritage Walk is the first bespoke guided tour of its kind for an area of the city that has a ...

The rain stopped just long enough for everyone to enjoy the Olympic Torch passing through a very warm reception in Levenshulme.  Spectators got to see the Olympic Torch "Kiss" before it carried on along A6 to Stockport.   The PAD4U office was decorated to pay ...

You can now find properties in Greater Manchester on the move with PAD4U Mobile Apps.  Specially designed Apps are available for the IPad, IPhone and Andriod Platforms.  The Apps have advanced features such as mapping and directions to ensure you always know your way to ...

PAD4U will be getting on their bikes for an all night sponsored bike ride with Inspire in aid of Sports Relief!  If you are interested  in joining us and doing a 30 minute slot on the bikes, please contact Inspire 0161 850 5717.

The bikeathon ...

Bankley studios are running an exhibition of Sixty Drawings from 2nd June—8th June.  ‘60 Artists have been asked to submit one drawing in an exhibition that lays bare the tradition of drawing in individual contemporary practices. With the democracy of open submission, '60 Drawings' is ...

Levenshulme has been selected as one of 600 areas in England to receive Community First funding and local groups are being invited to apply for funds for community activities in Levenshulme. We will receive £33,910 over the next three years. Up to £5624 will be ...

The next Painting of the Planters workshop at Trove Cafe will be that very afternoon (20th May)... if you'd like to join us there at 2.00pm.

Please let me know, especially if your children have already been involved in the first design stages.

Energy costs have been rising for sometime now over and above inflation. These increased costs can be tackled in a number of ways, including: energy saving bulbs, better insulation or switching provider. However, working out how much electricity you are using throughout the day is ...

It might not be long before seeing a bright red telephone box in the UK becomes a thing of the past. Do not despair though as BT (British Telecom) is now selling these design classics, so you could have one in your back garden!

The ...

2 Bedroom Terrace Property - Broom Lane - Levenshulme - 106,950!

George Osbourne's Budget has caused much controversy regarding whether "we are all in it together".  The cut in to the top rate of tax and subjected pasties to VAT gave plenty of headlines to the tabloid press, but what about the property market?  Given how central to the ...

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) have finally updated their Bulk Payment facilities to support faster payments.  This should mean PAD4U landlords and contractors will receive payments the very same day we process them.  PAD4U have been pushing the RBS to support this for some time ...

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

Inspire Levenshulme are running a number of FREE events from the 5th of March celebrating International Womens’s Day 8th March.

Places on the workshop are FREE but limited, please contact Inspire on 0161 850 5717 ...

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

First time buyers have surged recently taking advantage of the Stamp Duty Holiday before it ends on the 31st March 2012. But there are other reasons why first time buyers feel now is the time ...

In times of austerity its important that your money goes further. Shopping savvy can make a huge difference in what you pay for the products and services you use everyday.  In this article we share some of our top money saving tips for 2012.

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It wasn't that long ago in Levenshulme when procuring a decent coffee was a difficult task.  But like the 192 buses, suddenly there are a whole range of options from Inspire, to POD Deli, the ISIS cafe, etc.  And more recently I've discovered Trove.  Located opposite the ...

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

Last year I predicted that average house prices were likely to be flat over 2011, and for all the news mania in-between, this is pretty much what happened.  Halifax noted a 1% drop (up to November), ...