£1bn housebuilding partnership with Manchester City’s Middle Eastern owners
Manchester’s Central Retail Park is to be developed into new homes as part of the council’s mammoth £1bn housebuilding partnership with City’s Middle Eastern owners. A deal has been signed with owners TH Real Estate, and instead of original plans for a large supermarket, city centre apartments, townhouses and shops are most likely to be […]
400 flats could be built on the edge of Manchester city centre
Designed by architects Ian Simpson (Beetham Tower architect) and Rachel Haugh, three tower blocks may be built on a patch of land between Great Jackson Street and Owen Street. These three huge towers will contain almost 400 new high-end apartments, as well as a rooftop restaurant, on the edge of the city centre. The plans […]
Why so many graduates are choosing to stay in Manchester
The four universities in Greater Manchester draw thousands of young people to study each year – many local, but many from all across the country and further, and a growing number are choosing to stay put after they’ve completed their qualifications. The average London salary is just over £34,000 – but rent as far as […]
Why you shouldn’t sell through an online Estate Agent
In the past few years there has been an influx of online estate agents who claim to sell your house for a lot less than a traditional estate agent. However, you need to be aware of services you aren’t getting, or could end up paying more to get. So, why shouldn’t you list your property […]
The money moves to Manchester as London investment decreases
New data from UK Finance shows that landlord investment in London has dropped by 50% since last year, meaning Manchester is rapidly becoming the most attractive place for the UK’s buy-to-let landlord. The tax changes of higher stamp duty for buyers of second homes is why investment in London has fallen by more than half […]
Student lets – the Summer break
The summer has now begun which means that student properties may be sitting empty until September. With Fallowfield and Rusholme house prices on the up, we’re looking at how can you keep your property on top this summer! It’s that time of year again where students are leaving South Manchester and Salford in their droves […]
The Exciting Future of Businesses in Stockport
Stockport is one of the North West’s most successful business locations. And the reasons for this are simple. The exceptional workforce, first class connectivity and excellent education, and the opportunities for businesses at every stage of their journey in Stockport are manifest. Data collected by the Stockport Economic Alliance shows that it has frequently outperformed […]
5 Questions to ask when viewing property
When viewing property, there is a lot to take in and what a potential buyer sees will go a long way to making up their mind about the property. However, there are many important matters which cannot be seen just by looking at a property, and this is why it is important to ask questions […]
Moving house? Our helpful checklist to help you survive the experience
Moving house is one of the most stressful activities a person will undertake but with some thought and planning, it is possible to make the process a simpler one. This checklist will take you through the process With two to three weeks before you move home, you should begin to take the following steps: Start […]
Fastest Growing House Prices in Manchester
City house price growth is currently at 5.3% down from 8.7% of April 2016. Out of only eleven cities that have a faster growth rate this year than last, Manchester has the fastest with a growth rate of 8.4%, increasing by 2.1% from last year. Prices are expected to continue rising in large regional cities […]