We are asked this all the time. Homeowners are aware that a fabulous kitchen can be a major selling point, so ask if a less than fabulous kitchen will be a negative. So – should you update your kitchen before selling? The short answer is no. If you have a glorious kitchen, relatively new, with […]
What makes an independent business successful? A complete, in depth understanding of its customers and the ability to move fast to meet changing times Eddie Ellis, owner of JP and Brimelow, the South Manchester estate agency specialising in selling properties across Chorlton, Didsbury and Whalley Range, put his business’s success down to one very simply […]
It’s a question we are asked all the time: when is the best time of year to put my house on the market? Traditionally, there are two ‘busier’ periods for house sales – between February and June, and then from September to November. If you look at the gaps, you can see why: between November […]
August Newsletter July was not only a beautiful month weather wise but also an enjoyable and productive month for myself being able to come and introduce myself in person to many of you. I aim to introduce myself in person and get to know you all better as you continue to support St Ann’s Hospice. […]
Our landscape is changing. Electric vehicles are no longer the ‘brave choice’, but are rapidly becoming an obvious choice. As of this summer of 2022, 477,000 of the UK driving population own an electric car, with 790,000 drivers choosing a hybrid. It’s also estimated that by 2040, the ownership of hybrid cars will rise to […]
Friday remains the most popular day to complete on a house. 40% of all property sales over the past year have completed on a Friday. While this may come as no surprise, the proportion of sales completing on a Friday is lower than five years ago, the figure then was 48%. This past year has […]
Whalley Range is only two miles South West of Manchester city centre and shares a border with trendy Chorlton as well as Old Trafford, Stretford, Moss Side and Fallowfield. It was one of the earliest of the city’s suburbs, originally built by local businessman Samuel Brooks as ‘a desirable estate for gentlemen and their families.’ […]
Stretford is only four miles away from the city centre, making it ideal for commuters and young professionals. The A56 will take you straight into the Manchester city centre within 20 minutes by car or bus and the trip is easily achievable by bicycle for an eco-friendlier journey. Stretford also has its own dedicated Metrolink […]
Old Trafford is an area of Stretford within in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford. It is arguably most famous for being home to Manchester United’s football stadium and Lancashire County cricket club, but there’s more to the area than world famous sporting landmarks. Back in the 1820s, Old Trafford became the site for a Royal […]
11 things to do before you move house It’s been said (repeatedly) that the three most stressful things in life are getting married, going through a divorce, and moving house. And yes, any two of these can happen in close succession, even all three, if you’re really pushing it! What is the common denominator? Planning. […]
