Philip James is starting a revolution in the Manchester 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 them the door. Withington Branch Manager Neil Ryder explains why we’re making the changes; “We […]
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Terraced houses have increased in value by nearly £120-a-week over the last 10 years, making them the best-performing property investment in the UK. The typical price of a terrace house has risen 68% since 2001, soaring from £61,489 in the second quarter of 2001 to £151,332 in the second quarter of 2011. Compared to the […]
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’s it like to live there? And how affordable is it? Two of our property experts give us the low-down […]
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: […]
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 – with the help of one of Manchester’s most experienced property professionals, Lee Kearsley. Lee lives in […]
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 buildings, independent shops and alternative cafes and bars, Spinningfields feels more like an expensive north American city, […]
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 is your road chilly and cold? Four of Philip James […]
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 – it’s enough to give Alderley Edge a run for its money! Director Mike Wilson explains why the house […]
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 booking a removal firm to arranging time […]
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 south-easterly direction through Firswood, into central Chorlton before terminating at St. Werburgh’s Road. But it’s […]