Manchester Property News

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 ...

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 ...

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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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), ...

There are many ways that cold weather can be prevented from causing damage to your home and belongings.

Get to know your home Make sure you know where the main stopcock for your water supply is located and check that it turns easily. It is ...

This year’s Christmas lights switch on will be held on Friday 9th December with entertainment from 4.30 to 6.30pm.

Rt.Hon Sir Gerald Kaufman MP will be switching on the Christmas tree lights at 5.30pm. Local children are invited to meet Father Christmas on the Village ...

The Levenshulme Festival 2011 runs from 21st October to 6th November.  This year its bigger than ever!  If you haven’t  managed to see an event yet, you’ve missed some amazing shows, but don’t worry there are several events listed for November.

The Inspire Awards ...

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Our intrepid accountant who regularly bikes with Macclesfield Wheelers has recently taken umbrage with unsightly concrete bollards.  En route to a race, Simon targeted this particularly irksome bollard and steel chain, managing to smash both.  Sadly during this act of heroism he managed to sustain several injuries ...

Paul Robertson who has worked for PAD4U for over 20 years has finally had enough (of the weather that is!), and is relocating to Perth, Australia.  Paul has served in many roles during his time at PAD4U, his most recent as Business Development Manager.  Paul's vast ...

Ben Goldacre, in his book 'Bad Science', has been exploring the various stories we read and watch in newspapers and on TV regarding scientific subjects and shining a light on how much of it is founded on 'Bad Science'.  This can occur through lack of research, lazy journalism ...

There have been seismic changes in the UK economy and housing market during the last decade, however the available mortgage products for first time buyers have hardly changed from the time I was looking to purchase my first home.

First Time Buyers haven't suddenly become ...

I don't need to inform anyone that the market is tough especially in local areas such as Levenshulme/Longsight/Gorton as first time buyers are finding it virtually impossible obtain the finance they need to get on the housing ladder.  But don't despair house sales are still ...

I read with some sense of irony the research recently instigated by the Halifax on the social trends and views of First Time Buyers.  The research 'discovers', that due to the banks requiring huge deposits, first time buyers can no longer afford to buy a home, but ...