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Should I fit an electric vehicle charging point to my home?
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 on my mind: Completion day
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 – Area Feature..
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 – Area Feature..
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 – Area Feature..
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…
Take the stress out of moving house..
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.…
Five reasons people will not love your home..
As long-standing estate agents we have a pretty good idea what the turn-offs are for people viewing potential new homes. Oddly, viewers are often reluctant to share the real detail on why a property isn’t for them, preferring to be a bit vague, instead. Now, a really interesting survey has been undertaken by conservatoryland.com, which…
How to declutter..
You’ve heard it all before, we’re sure, but it’s important so we shall say it again – selling your home is almost as much about presenting a potential lifestyle to buyers as it is about location, location, location. When you put your house on the market you are immediately putting yourself in competition with every…
Chorlton Pride – September 2022
Chorlton Pride is a community-led event, so when we put the call out asking for support, we weren’t prepared for the amount of love that came our way. As we draw closer to the big day, we’re spending some time over the next few days celebrating our fantastic sponsors who are making Chorlton’s first pride…
West Didsbury – Area Feature..
Didsbury lies seven kilometres south of Manchester City Centre and is divided into three distinct areas: East Didsbury, West Didsbury, and Didsbury Village. West Didsbury is popular with those looking to commute to MediaCity as well as professionals and families who enjoy its lively atmosphere and community spirit. It has a proximity to the neighbouring…