The Manchester City Council has revealed plans to strengthen its affordable housing commitment. The housing affordability framework outlines the city’s push for more options for people with below the average household income to rent or buy property. This will be achieved through social housing, shared ownership...
Recent investment in Stockport has seen the city blossom, with new residential and commercial developments bring new opportunities to the area. Over £1billion is being invested by the Stockport City Council and other partners to help transform the aging city into a thriving hub. It is...
Manchester is one step closer to growing its art and culture scene with the arrival of the £110m arts centre, Factory. Designed by Dutch architects, Rem Koolhaas, the Factory has building has received planning permission to go ahead in the old Granada Studios location. The impressive...
Nestled in the greenery of Manchester’s southern suburbs, Didsbury has become one of the most popular areas to live in. And it isn’t surprising – with easy access to the central Manchester and excellent bars, cafés and parks, it is a fantastic place to call...
Many of us take the time to reflect on our lives and make exciting changes in the New Year. Why not do the same for your home or apartment? Whether you own your property or are renting, there are many small things you can do...
Manchester’s First Street is continuing to grow with the addition of Patrizia UK’s No8 building. This 173,600 sq ft Grade A office block is due to launch next year and will bring additional commercial space to flourishing Manchester. Big name businesses are expected to take up...
Housing firm, deTrafford, are thinking above the board with a new development set to arrive in Castlefield. A set of town houses with their own rooftop gardens have been designed to sit on top of blocks of flats. Two rows of luxury penthouse homes sit above...
October saw a sudden slow down in the UK’s housing market, with a reduction in mortgages, buy-to-lend purchases and an increase in remortgage activity. The fallout from the Brexit decision, uncertainties in the UK’s economic position and changes in tax rules have been blamed for...
A survey conducted by national commercial property consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton has concluded that Manchester is the most desired city in the north for property investment. Around two thirds of property investment professionals within the UK believed that Manchester was the best place to invest due...
The holidays are rapidly approaching and the Christmas markets are in full swing throughout Manchester city centre. Once again, the city has transformed into a winter wonderland with German markets selling crafts, hot wine, sausages and gifts, as well as ice skating rinks and rides...