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Why our first year selling property in Denton has been such a success
17/05/13sales
Here at Philip James we are celebrating our 12 month anniversary of launching in the Denton and Audenshaw areas. Founder of our one-year-old Denton office, Fran...
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Philip James completes the sale of £5m property development
23/04/13
Philip James are delighted to annouce the successful sale of a £5m property development, located just minutes from the city centre.
Made up of 72 modern apartments, the development is part of our firm’s successful history of managing projects of this size, with 2012 being one of our most profitable years.
We initially sold 36 apartments a...
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Revealed: The 10 ways our new website can help landlords improve their lot
17/04/13investment
Here at Philip James we work with some of Manchester's most successful landlords; we consistently deliver unbeatable yields and provide the kind of customer service other...
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Philip James procures the sale of exclusive £10.5m retirement development
13/02/13sales
Philip James Wilson has procured the £10.5m sale of Adlington House, a landmark retirement development in the heart of Heaton Chapel. Working alongside Adlington, Philip...
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Why Philip James are the right company to transform your property development
29/01/13management
Over the last few years we've helped landlords, property investors, building companies, buy-to-let investors, international banks and pension funds to improv...
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Welcome to the new Philip James website
23/01/13sales
Welcome to your new Philip James website. Over the past six months we've been busy creating Manchester's most exciting and innovative property website, designed to help anyone who's interested in buying, selling, renting or investing. We're already Manchester's favourite estate agent and now we've got the best property website in the North West. Why go anywhere else?
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Let Philip James Denton sell your home from as little as £500
17/12/12sales
Estate agents Philip James Denton has got off to a fantastic start since it launched seven months ago. And, to give its clients a new year boost, the firm is currently of...
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The Didsbury streets to buy a property in before the Metrolink arrives
12/12/12sales
Original Published Date: August 6th, 2012
The Metrolink comes to Didsbury next summer with the arrival of five new stations; Withington, Burton Road, West D...
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Summer 2012 - we choose the must-see events
12/12/12sales
Original Published Date: July 28th, 2012
2012 has been the wettest summer on record but finally the sun has come out and Manchester’s summer events have kicked-off in style. We choose our favourite must-see events, from live football to ground-breaking theatre;
THE OLYMPICS
Salford Quays27th July – 12th August, 2...
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Philip James launches in Denton
12/12/12sales
Original Published Date: June 19th, 2012
Born into one of Denton’s most well-known Italian families, Franca Carbone was born and bred in east Manchester and is now overseeing the launch of Philip James’ newest branch, Philip James Denton. We meet Franca for a cup of coffee and ask her about her newest project
Why have Phili...
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Selling your property? Here are the new EPC rules
12/12/12sales
Original Published Date: April 18th, 2012
On April 30th the government changed the rules for Energy Performance Certificates – it is now illegal not to include an EPC within 28-days of marketing a property for sale. Here at Philip James Partnership we will need proof that an EPC has been commissioned BEFORE we can market a property for sale...
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Philip James Manchester expands with new director and staff
12/12/12sales
Original Published Date: March 19th, 2012
Philip James Partnership is expanding their City Centre operation with a new Director and new sales staff. Rob Cuffe, one of Manchester’s most experienced property professionals has been made a company Director and will oversee the expansion.
Rob Cuffe: “This is an exciting time for...
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Philip James top ten tips on how to be a good landlord
12/12/12investment
Original Published Date: March 2nd, 2012
Recently we’ve changed the way we do business with our landlords; we’ve listened to our tenants, ditched the bad landlords and kept the good ones. But what makes a good landlord? We met up with professional landlord David Garner and asked him for his 10 Top Tips on how to be a good landlord;
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The secret to keeping student tenants happy
12/12/12students
Original Published Date: February 2nd, 2012
When you hear the words ‘Student Property’ what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A run-down fleapit? Many student properties in Manchester are un-loved and poorly-maintained but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here at Philip James we understand the student market i...
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Tag yourself on Facebook and win a meal for two in Font!
12/12/12students
Original Published Date: January 23rd, 2012
Our Withington office has been jam-packed with students this week… it’s been our busiest January for years! We took this picture yesterday afternoon and thought it would be fun to run a little competition. f you recognise yourself log onto Facebook and tag yourself. The first person to put ...
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Save thousands in the Philip James Wilson 2012 January Sale
12/12/12sales
Original Published Date: January 23rd, 2012
We’ve got some great property bargains in our January sale, from trendy loft apartments to luxury houses. And with prices slashed and starting from just £84,950, it’s great news for everyone. To view any of the properties below, call Philip James Wilson today on (0161) 431 5556
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Hop aboard the Philip James student truck!
12/12/12students
Original Published Date: January 17th, 2012
Looking for a student property but tired of getting on the bus and trekking around endless houses? Then let Philip James Partnership take care of you! We know how time-consuming it is looking for the right place to live, especially when you’re part of a large group, so we’ve invested...
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The Royal Oak brewery undergoes £6m transformation
12/12/12investment
Original Published Date: January 11th, 2012
Philip James Wilson is proud to announce the release of Stockport’s newest and most exciting development. The landmark Royal Oak Brewery is undergoing a £6-million redevelopment to create 51 shared-ownership homes with prices from just £92,000 for a luxury 2-bedroom apartment. These ...
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Find your perfect student home for 2012
12/12/12students
Original Published Date: January 4th, 2012
If you’re a student and looking for somewhere to live from September 2012, you’ve come to the right place! Philip James has hundreds of quality student properties across south Manchester with prices from just £49-per-person, per-week. And because we vet all our properties and all...
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Happy Christmas from Philip James!
11/12/12management
Original Published Date: December 23rd, 2011
Here at Philip James we’d like to wish all our customers a very happy Christmas. Our offices in Didsbury, Heaton Moor, Withington and Deansgate will close at 5pm on Friday 23rd December and re-open at 9am on Tuesday, 3rd January. Have a great New Year and we’ll see you i...
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Philip James is revolutionising the student housing market
11/12/12students
Original Published Date: December 5th, 2011
Branch: Philip James Students
Philip James is starting a revolution in the student property market; from 2012 we’ll be the only agent in Manchester to personally vet all our properties and our landlords. If the property or the landlord isn’t up to scratch, we’ll show ...
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How the humble terraced house became the best investment in Britain
11/12/12investment
Original Published Date: November 22nd, 2011
Branch: Philip James Wilson
Terraced houses have increased in value by nearly £120-a-week over the ...
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Philip James area guide: Heaton Moor
11/12/12sales
Original Published Date: October 25th, 2011
Branch: Philip James Wilson
Located to the north-west of Stockport, Heaton Moor is one of Greater Manchester’s most affluent up-and-coming suburbs. With its wide tree-lined streets and high-quality Victorian housing, many people are labelling Heaton Moor the ‘New Didsbury’. But what...
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Manchester's new parking rules
11/12/12lettings
Original Published Date: October 25th, 2011
Branch: Philip James Manchester
If you live, work or visit Manchester City Centre you’ll need to watch out for the council’s new parking restrictions. Previously drivers have been offered free parking everyday from 6pm and all day Sunday… but not anymore. From Monday 24th October, Manchester City Council new measures include Sunday payments and late-evening charges. Here are the main changes:
Parking meters
From Monday 24 October, charges will apply to mar...
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Philip James Wilson is expanding (again!)
11/12/12sales
Original Published Date: October 10th, 2011
Branch: Philip James Wilson
We’re delighted to announce Philip James Wilson is expanding once again – this time we’re launching Philip James Edgeley in Stockport. After our recent successful launch in Reddish, we’re now expanding south of the M60 and into Stockport – wit...
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Philip James area guide: Manchester city centre
11/12/12sales
Original Published Date: September 19th, 2011
Branch: Philip James Manchester
If you’re looking for somewhere to live in central Manchester, you’ll find Spinningfields hard to beat. Located to the west of Deansgate, it’s Manchester’s newest and most upmarket location. Unlike the Northern Quarter, which is full of Victorian b...
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Manchester's property hot spots
11/12/12investment
Original Published Date: August 31st, 2011
Branch: Philip James
Manchester had the coldest summer in nearly 20 years, but at least there’s some sunshine on the horizon. Property website Zoopla has launched ‘Heat Maps’ – a brilliant guide to the hottest-priced streets in your area. Do you live in a property hot spot or ...
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Revealed: The secret £1m Heaton Mersey house
11/12/12sales
Original Published Date: August 4th, 2011
Branch: Philip James Wilson
Philip James Wilson is selling one of south Manchester’s hidden gems. This secret £1-million converted barn is set in nearly ¾ acre of private grounds with stunning south-facing gardens and one of the highest-quality refurbishments money can buy &ndas...
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Give me my deposit back... or else!
11/12/12management
Original Published Date: July 25th, 2011
Branch: Philip James Management
Philip James Operations Manager Nadia Fortune explains what happened to her when she was summoned to court by a tenant who refused to prove his bills were paid;
"Moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do. There are hundreds of tasks to organise from b...
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Metrolink arrives in Chorlton … next stop Didsbury!
11/12/12sales
Original Published Date: July 14th, 2011
Branch: Philip James Kennedy
The long-awaited Metrolink extension opened in Chorlton last week, giving the residents of South Manchester a rapid 15-minute commute into central Manchester. Phase 1 of the South Manchester extension sees the Altrincham Metrolink line split at Trafford Bar and run in a sout...
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The law is changing, make sure you're protected
11/12/12
Original Published Date: June 24th, 2011Branch: Philip James Management
If you own a rental property but don’t have an Energy Performance Certificate, we have an important date for you. From October 2011 the Government will be clamping down on landlords who don’t have an EPC with the introduction of £200 fines. But you...
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Why Manchester property is twice as profitable as an ISA
11/12/12investment
Original Published Date: June 15th, 2011Branch: Philip James Landlords
Should you keep your money in the bank or invest in property? It’s one of the oldest dilemmas for anyone with a chunk of cash hanging around. But with interest rates tipped to remain at 0.5% until 2012 and ISAs returning just 4%, there isn’t a lot of great news around...
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Our new iPhone App is easy as 1, 2, 3
11/12/12sales
Original Published Date: June 2nd, 2011Branch: Philip James Kennedy
Here at Philip James we’re delighted to announce the launch of our new iPhone App. We’ve designed the Philip James App to help our customers find their dream home as quickly as possible. And to prove how easy it is to use we gave an iPhone to our Didsbury lettings negoti...
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The Manchester buy-to-let market is back
11/12/12investment
Original Published Date: May 11th, 2011Branch: Philip James Landlords
Fantastic news for all buy-to-let landlords; the first quarter of 2011 has seen some of the fastest-growing rental figures in nearly a decade. Rents have increased across the board, from 1-bed apartments in the City Centre to 2-up, 2-downs in Heaton Mersey. And with yields of up t...
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Plough profits into property whilst interest rates are low
11/12/12investment
Original Published Date: April 18th, 2011Branch: Philip James Landlords
The Bank of England are comtinuing to keep raise interest rates at a record low, so while you’re still making profit from property we suggest putting some cash back into your investment. We speak to four property experts and find out why 2011 is going to be the best year f...
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Welcome to the buy-to-let budget
11/12/12investment
Original Published Date: April 4th, 2011Branch: Philip James Landlords
It’s good news for buy-to-let investors at the moment; HSBC are calling for sellers to pay Stamp Duty and George Osborne’s budget has given investors a huge pat on the back with his controversial change in Stamp Duty Land Tax. The abolition of the 5% tax rat...
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Philip James area guide: Didsbury
11/12/12sales
Original Published Date: March 28th, 2011Branch: Philip James Kennedy
This week we’re looking aT Didsbury, one of Manchester’s most sought-after residential locations. With its attractive Victorian housing stock, impressive parklands, wonderful pubs, cafes and shops, this large suburb to the south of the city centre is more popular ...
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Philip James Wilson awarded Guild of Professional Estate Agents
11/12/12sales
Original Published Date: March 21st, 2011Branch: Philip James Wilson
Philip James Wilson have been awarded membership of the prestigious Guild of ...
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At last we are seeing some green shoots for mortgage borrowing
11/12/12investment
Original Published Date: March 14th, 2011Branch: Philip James Kennedy
Spring is here and Philip James is excited to see the first green shoots of healt...
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From Potato skins to renovated printing presses
11/12/12investment
Original Published Date: March 7th, 2011Branch: Philip James Manchester
Last week we took a drive around Manchester, Salford and Trafford to see if we could find any new residential developments as most have dried up since the 2009 financial crash.
On the western edge of the city centre we spotted the large concrete frame building ...
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Philip James Student Living Guide: The Oxford Road Corridor
11/12/12students
Original Published Date: February 21st, 2011Branch: Philip James Students
Manchester is one of the most popular cities in Britain for students, with over 75,000 people studying across the city’s two main universities. Both university campuses are located on the Oxford Road corridor, a two-mile stretch of road running from the southern-edge of ...
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Ask us to manage your student property and you’ll notice the difference
11/12/12management
Original Published Date: February 14th, 2011Branch: Philip James Students
We’ve seen a significant change in the student tenant market, with more...
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Philip James Student Living Guide: Fallowfield
11/12/12students
Original Published Date: February 7th, 2011Branch: Philip James Students
Manchester’s most popular choice for students, Fallowfield is located 2-miles south of the city centre and centred along the popular and busy Wilmslow Road. This vibrant area runs from Platt Fields in the north to Mauldeth Road in the south and commuting to the main campu...
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Why 2011 will be a good year for Manchester landlords
11/12/12investment
Original Published Date: February 1st, 2011Branch: Philip James Manchester
Despite restricted mortgage lending and static property prices, 2011 is going to be a good year for Manchester’s landlords and homeowners. Four of Philip James’s experts take a look at the year ahead and explain why interest rates will stay at 0.5%
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Join the Philip James Property Review
11/12/12investment
Original Published Date: January 27th, 2011Branch: Philip James Manchester
From 2011 we will be publishing a quarterly market analysis of Manchester’s property market. The “Philip James Manchester Property Review” will include sales and rental figures, a market report, a summary of how Manchester’s property market is performi...
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Philip James offer 0% agency fees on all student properties
11/12/12students
Original Published Date: January 24th, 2011Branch: Philip James Students
Our Philip James Student office in Withington is rushed off its feet at the moment with students snapping up houses ready for the 2011/2012 academic year at Manchester University. From first-year students leaving halls of residence to Post-Grad students teaming up with old friends, ...
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Philip James launches Twitter and Facebook accounts
11/12/12sales
Original Published Date: January 17th, 2011Branch: Philip James
Philip James is proud to announce the launch of its new Facebook and Twitter sites. Company owner Philip Nolan and South Manchester branch manager Alistair Gilles explain why embracing social media is so important to Philip James…
Philip Nolan on Facebook
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