Historic Manchester – A visitors guide
As the words of Morrissey indicate; “oh Manchester, so much to answer for”, there is no denying that the cultural impact of Manchester has been a large one. However, there is also a great deal of interest in the historical aspects of Manchester. If you are looking to explore the history of the city, there […]
Does your house have kerb appeal?
While there is a lot of focus on presenting your home when you are looking to sell it or let it out, it is important to not overlook one important area of your property. You can see why the inside of your home is the main focus point in presenting your home but with the […]
A Landlords guide to renting in 2016
There are many important things for landlords to bear in mind when letting out their property but being relevant and offering a modern standard of service is crucial. If you offer an attractive and suitable service, you’ll find that tenants are happy to stay with you, making your life easier and ensuring you don’t lose […]
10 Interesting facts about Stockport
You may say that life in Stockport is not the most glamorous or exciting but you may be surprised at the depth of history and excitement that Stockport has seen over the years. Here are 10 interesting facts about Stockport. Stockport sent hats around the world “If you want to get ahead, get a head” […]
Asking prices in Stockport only increase by 2% in the last twelve months!
I had an interesting question the other day from a homeowner in Davenport who asked me the difference between asking prices and values and why it mattered. When it comes to selling property, there must be agreement between the purchaser (buyer) and seller (vendor) for a property sale to take place. The value a buyer […]
Manchester Property – Look at the numbers
New Prime Minister, Theresa May, has taken no time at all to comment on housing in the UK. Speaking in Birmingham, she said it was important to give people more opportunity: “It is why housing matters so much, and why we need to do far more to get more houses built. Because unless we deal […]
14% more properties on the Market in Levenshulme and Burnage
If you can think back to April 1st for a minute.. this date was definitely no joke for some landlords, as they rushed their buy-to-let property purchases throughout late March to beat the extra 3% stamp duty George Osborne imposed on investment properties after the 31st March 2016. As some investors brought forward their 2016 […]
Summer in Manchester – Top days out
Summer in Manchester is always a time for celebration and being busy but if you are looking for the best events, this guide will show you the top days out for all ages and interests. Be crafty If you have managed to given the kids the slip for a day or you don’t have to […]
Manchester and the rise of retirees living in rented accommodation
I was helping my mum move house the other day as she had sold her house and was moving into a smaller rent retirement apartment as it was easier for her as she now didn’t have to worry about stairs. I remembered reading a survey conducted by the National Landords’ Association that had revealed that […]
Which terraced house should I buy in Levenshulme?
I was talking to an investor from London that had popped into my office over the weekend. He is looking to purchase a property to rent out in Levenshulme but he wasn’t sure if he should buy a two-bedroom terrace or a three-bedroom terrace. The first question I asked him was what was he looking […]