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How do you choose your estate agent?

Capability and market knowledge continue to top the list of how prospective home movers choose their agents. Confidence in ability was rated by more home movers than any other quality. Only 17% included ‘lowest fee’ in their top 5. Source: Dataloft, Property Academy Home Moving Trends Survey 2021.

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Who is buying now?

The number of first-time buyers grew by 35% in 2021, compared to the pandemic year of 2020, despite the ongoing uncertainty. The stamp duty holiday and a drop in expenditure during lockdowns may have boosted deposits for the 60% of first-time buyers who are in the top 40% of incomes (English Housing Survey). Source: Dataloft, […]

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Working from home?

With working from home now necessary for many jobs and industries, post-pandemic households are continuing to revaluate the space they need from their homes. Source: Dataloft, 2021 Property Academy Home Moving Trends Survey.

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Change of scene?

Change of scenery/lifestyle remains a key driver behind home moves, as the persistent shortage of supply has held back potential home moves. Other key drivers behind home moves are wanting to be closer to family (10%), retirement (7%) and bereavement (6%). Source: Home Moving Trends Survey (July 2021) analysed by Dataloft for Property Academy.

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Let’s get Market Ready…

There are countless reasons to get your property Market Ready this January. If you want to book a MARKET READY valuation, get in touch by calling 0161 882 2233 and start your journey with the Chorlton & Didsbury team today and #experiencebetter

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Thinking of moving in 2022?

Have you been putting your home move off until 2022? Many home-hunters have already started putting their moving plans into action. 2022 will remain a strong sellers’ market If you do decide to sell your home in the new year, your chances of a finding a buyer are very high, as we’re still seeing huge […]

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Man Bites Frog…

Man Bites Frog is the sort of relaxed neighbourhood bar every neighbourhood needs. It’s friendly, a bit kooky (or should that be kooké?) and full of French paraphernalia and more general eclectica too. In line with its Frenchified vibe, they have table football and owner Dave is quite the whizz. If school lessons were to […]

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Roti…

An exciting take on Indian cuisine! This is Indian street food with a Roti twist. With a newly refurbished garden terrace extending the otherwise bijou space, Chorlton’s Roti has plenty of cocktails, draught beers and other drinks to keep you watered, while the mostly Indian, but slightly Scottish, menu of over 20 dishes will see […]

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Oystercatcher…

“Doing lots of little things right” is a definition of perfection. And Oystercatcher – a simple seafood restaurant in Chorlton – is just that. The kitchen’s Inca grill is masterfully handled by co-owner Recep Canliisik, who churns out dishes such as char-grilled whole sea bream, and Tandoori-barbecued monkfish tail. Dishes come as go as does […]

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Mary & Archie Chorlton…

Mary & Archie Chorlton is a well-loved neighbourhood cafe bar, sourcing the best local ingredients for their famous ‘all-day’ brunch menu. A stonking Sunday lunch is another reason the locals flock there, and there are burgers, boards, and small plates on the main menu too. All with veggie and vegan options, of course. Mustard yellow […]