Manchester Property News

Alaine Bradbury, Estates Manager, PAD4U writes:

As you may have noticed 2010 is the year of sales for PAD4U. We have started to take on a more proactive role and have teamed up with move with us (who works with the financial institutions to ...

I have currently been dealing with a few properties which have been broken into or vandalised over the last few months and those words never like to be heard by any Landlord. Although we aim to reduce void periods between tenancies these are the vunerable ...

Catherine Crooks, The Fresh Partnership, Mortgage Broker for PAD4U Letting Agents Manchester writes:

What is a credit search?

A credit search is when a lender/creditor obtains information about you from your credit file via a credit reference agent (CRA).  The CRA’s are called Experian, Equifax ...

On my return from annual leave I soon scoured the papers and Internet to discover the latest property news.   I didn't have to look too hard as it was all over the headlines again, fear of the dreaded double dip!  Hometrack reported lower prices ...

On the 19th July 2010 Peter Anthony Estates officially re launched as PAD4U, opening our newly refurbished offices to the public. Our office was opened and our red ribbon cut By Councillor Keith Whitmore who commented on the value of investing in the area and ...

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

This week HSBC has recorded a near doubling of it's profits for the year, Northern Rock has also reported profits (on the loan book now owned by the Government), Barclays results are also likely to be ...

Does the boiler in your rented property or even your own home in need or replacement? Maybe it is not efficient at is should be or have you been paying out for repair after repair PAD can install a new ‘A Rated’ efficient boiler (24 ...

The Post Office has reopened in Levenshulme!  But you are more likely to see a sandwich than a stamp if you visit!  The POD (Post Office Deli) has reopened the pretty Post Office on Albert Road offering what has long been missing in Levenshulme.

You'll ...

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It's a long time since our shop has had a face lift (see photos above!).  Peter Anthony Estates (or PAD4U) have serviced Levenshulme for over 20 years now and have always aimed to have a positive presence in the area. The area around our shop ...

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

In my post before the budget I urged landlords not to panic at the talk of 40% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and a reduction in the tax free buffer from £10,000 to £2,000.  I expected that the propaganda ...

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

The rumours were rife a couple of months ago but died down recently. Often Google annonce things that never seem to happen or certainly not quickly.  But a quick look on Google Maps shows that you ...

Manchester Fire-fighters are offering free smoke alarms .

They are currently running an offer where you can have smoke alarms fitted in your property for free!

They are also guaranteed for upto 10 years.

Not catches, just ring 0800555815 to make an appointment and a ...

Alaine Bradbury, Estates Manager, PAD4U Letting Agents Manchester writes:

The Tenancy deposit scheme was introduced to private landlords and tenants in April 2007. Since then it’s been a legal requirement for all deposits taken to be registered with a Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme (TDS).

We register our ...

Alaine Bradbury, Estates Manager, PAD4U Letting Agents Manchester writes:

A big thank you to everyone that supported us and sponsored us for the Manchester Run this year!

Between us we have managed to rise nearly £2000 for various charity’s.

The best time went to Michelle Boyd who ...

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

We have recently set up a company page on Facebook to help landlords and tenants keep in touch with what is happening at PAD4U in addition to  local events and industry news.  PAD4U is always looking ...

Deniston Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport

Following our newsletter in April, we have now finished our extension project in Heaton Moor. The project including additional work took 12 weeks to complete which was within our time schedule. As you can see by the photographs the workmanship ...

Pattison Auctions who run national auctions around the country are having their third auction in the North West on the 3rd of June 2010 (Registration is at 6PM, auction starts at 6:30PM).  The auction will be held at Copesthorne Hotel, Salford Road, Salford Quays.   Auction Catalogues ...

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

The welcome news that Home Information Packs are likely to be scrapped by the new coalition government in the upcoming emergency budget has been sidelined by the very unwelcome news of a doubling of Capital Gains Tax.

One ...

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

Just thought I would share our current Rightmove statistics.  Although, not conclusive evidence of how we are performing I do keep an eye on our Rightmove statistics as it is the major portal for Estate and Letting Agents:

Alaine Bradbury, Estates Manager, PAD4U Letting Agents Manchester writes:

PAD4U have signed up for this year's Great Manchester run.  David Boyd, Luke Elston, Cara Heaney, will all be there, also friends and family will be running including, Michelle Boyd, Lindsay Rieger, Lauren Webster and even my 70 ...