Recent research by BVA/BDRC for the National Residential Landlords Associates, almost a third of private landlords with a buy to let mortgage face the prospect of significantly higher costs due to increasing interest rates. This is leading to continued increased rents as demand continues from tenants moving or relocating around Manchester. Demand outstrips supply, fuelling […]
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Our credit control team work hard to ensure all tenants pay their rent in full and on time. Maintaining clear communication for both landlords and tenants has meant that they have consistently kept the arrears across our managed portfolio below 1%. Rose Lucocq, our Senior Credit Controller is fully aware that arrears are a real […]
Are you concerned about missed rental payments and the stress of obtaining vacant possession of your property? As the living crisis in the UK worsens, tenants are understandably worried about how they can afford to meet their financial obligations. The following are just some of the factors that landlords and tenants alike need to be […]
This month, our Investments Manager, Neil Ryder, is sharing his top three investment properties for February. As a leading authority on Manchester investment properties, Neil is sharing his insights from the recent Let’s Talk Property networking event held at the Edwardian Hotel in central Manchester. These properties have been carefully selected based on their potential […]
We look at the pros and cons of downsizing to a smaller home, or to a different type of home such as sheltered accommodation or a retirement village. What is downsizing? Put simply, downsizing is the process of moving into a smaller property. You might be considering taking this step for a variety of reasons […]
Tenant demand in the private rental sector remains sky-high in many areas, and the current climate suggests it won’t be abating any time soon. Almost two thirds (62%) of buy-to-let landlords say they have seen an increase in tenant demand for their rental properties over the past 12 months, according to a survey released by bridging loan […]
What if the rent you paid could be saved towards your deposit instead? New homes developer Fairview has launched a scheme that does exactly that. Key takeaways A new Save to Buy scheme has launched, enabling first-time buyers to move into the home they plan to buy before they have completed on the purchase […]
Deloitte’s research found the amount of leisure and retail space delivered in 2022 increased by 12% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the residential sector saw its first decline in seven years with 2,724 homes delivered to the market. Deloitte published its yearly Manchester Crane Survey, which monitors developments across Manchester and Salford and their […]
If you’re selling your home, renovation is often an essential part in the selling process. It can be difficult to view a property objectively, especially if it’s one you’ve lived in for years. A space that has your name written all over it might not be the dream home for a potential buyer just yet. […]
Deciding to put your property on the market is a massive decision. Whenever someone moves to a new home, it’s always new beginning to embark on. Regardless of whether you’re moving for new start, a relocation or anything else, it’s key that you choose the right estate agent. The difference between agents can alter your […]
