With rental incomes steadily rising and demand outstripping supply, investing in a buy-to-let property can be a good way to increase your monthly income. As one of the fastest growing cities in the UK and with an influx of new property developments, Manchester provides the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to invest in property. Buying […]
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Following a recent performance report, engineered through Zoopla*, we are delighted our Manchester City Centre branch is still the Number One Estate and Letting agent within Manchester City and Salford Quays. Our performance, based on exceptional customer service, a large range of quality stock, and our fast let turnaround has kept us ahead of our […]
The ‘furnished or unfurnished’ question divides landlords across the country. With some championing the financial benefits of letting a furnished property, and others celebrating a decreased workload when providing tenants with an unfurnished home, it’s simply a case of choosing what’s right for you and your situation. In this post we’ll weigh up the benefits […]
Nearly half of all landlords in the UK have enjoyed a huge surge in demand for tenancies over the past six months, according to a survey report by the National Landlords Association (NLA). The survey, released in October this year, found that 40% of landlords have seen a notable increase in the amount of people […]
Almost half of all landlords in the UK now own at least two properties, according the latest Landlord & Tenant Survey from the Property Academy. It is reported within the survey that over a quarter of landlords have at least 3 or more properties and 9% own over six. This highlights a frequently growing trend […]
Becoming an official landlord for the first time can be both exciting and daunting at the same time. Here at Philip James we work with a wide range of landlords, at each end of the experience spectrum, and we understand the anxieties first-timers have going into their first letting venture. It’s no secret that the […]
Attention all landlords and house sellers across the UK – it’s time you started adding value to your property with some simple home improvements! Yes that’s right, adding value to your home needn’t be too expensive or laborious; as there is a mixture of large and small scale jobs you can undertake to produce the […]
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 estate agents can only dream of. Our website offers help and advice to landlords to improve their lot. CEO, Philip Nolan explains; “The first buy-to-let boom in the late […]
Last week the Ordsall Chord, an £85m rail link joining Piccadilly and Victoria stations was given the go ahead. Funding for the project was announced in 2011, but the Secretary of State for Transport gave the green light this week, with completion initially planned for 2017. The new link near Liverpool Road, will not only […]
With 2015 well underway there is a real sense of optimism at Philip James Lettings in Didsbury Village. New Business Manager Angie Christie has seen peaks and troughs over recent years but believes now really is the time for those looking to invest in rental properties to achieve a significant return on their investment outlay. […]