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success story
One of the best parts of this job is seeing peoples investment visions come to life. I first met Alex over a year ago. He came into my office wanting a buy to let property in the area but wasn't sure what to buy. We had a coffee and really [...]
The Heatons Christmas Festival 2018
This coming weekend see’s one of the highlights of the Heatons calendar. On Sunday 2nd December 2018 from 11am to 6pm, Shaw Road will be awash with festive entertainment. There will be music, delicious food / drink and lots of gorgeous market stalls full of ideal gifts. A little elf [...]
Mission Christmas
There are 4 million children who live in poverty across the UK, and for these families buying Christmas presents is a luxury they can’t afford. That’s why Hit’s Radio has joined up with Cash for Kids and launched Mission Christmas. We are delighted to announce that Julian Wadden are taking [...]
Friends of Heaton Moor Park
Evolved by local Heatons residents in 1997, ‘Friends of Heaton Moor Park’ are a group of volunteers which initially aimed to reverse the poor conditions of the park at the time. With years of hard work, this beautiful park has been transformed into a gorgeous area of Heaton Moor where [...]
TRANSACTION LEVELS RISE IN AREAS WITH ACCESS TO ULTRA-FAST BROADBAND
A quick analysis of sales volumes to date in 2018 indicates that in areas where sales have increased compared to the same period last year, on average virtually half of all properties have access to ultra-fast broadband, with an average download speed of 46.4mbps. In contrast, in those areas where [...]
UK AMONG LOWEST ESTATE AGENCY FEES GLOBALLY
A drop of more than a third of the average sole agency fee for a traditional estate agent in the UK, to 1.18% (plus VAT), since 2011 makes it among the cheapest prime location for agent fees in the world. Of the places analysed, only China and Hong Kong had [...]
changes in tax on your buy to let properties
As a Landlord, are you are aware of the imminent tax changes that are potentially affecting Buy to Let Landlords? These changes were introduced in April 2017 and progressively increase the tax liabilities of all 40% tax paying Landlords who have Buy to Let mortgages. Is this you? The first [...]
SECONDS TO SELL
A property was sold somewhere across England and Wales every 9 seconds of working hours between January and July of this year. With 10 regions in the country, assuming an even distribution, this would equate to a property sale in every region within a minute and a half period. However, [...]
Bonfire Night
The Heatons Sports Club are holding another action packed fireworks display on Monday 5th November. Gates open at 6.00pm with the display starting at 7.45pm. Along with the stunning display the event boasts Childrens Rides, Refreshments, delicious food available and indoor / outdoor bars. £10 Family tickets available from the [...]
Kick the Plastic
A current project strongly highlighted by the Heatons Traders Association is to generate a greater awareness of the harm plastic is doing to our world. Headed up by local resident Jodi Flannery of Eco-Me-Consultancy, ‘Kick The Plastic’ is wanting to help reduce the use of plastic within The Heatons. Jodi [...]
Winter Wine Fair
If you fancy sampling some beautiful wines throughout the world, the Cork of the North are holding a Winter Wine Fair at Village Point on Thursday 29th November 7.30pm till 9.45pm. With over 60 delicious wines to choose from, I’m sure this will be a perfect opportunity to stock your [...]
CHOCOLATE BOX PROPERTY
There is little else more quintessentially British than the chocolate box cottage. Bringing up idyllic images of rambling roses framing the doorway, thatched roofs, exposed beams and open fires, an escape to a rural retreat is the aspiration of many. We have taken the opportunity during this National Chocolate Week [...]
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ABOUT THE BLOG
JULIAN BETHELL – CO-AUTHOR
I’ve worked in the local property market for over a decade and I’m a director of Julian Wadden. I am really passionate about The Heatons, so if you have any property related questions, whether it be buying, selling, investment property advice or just curious about what’s happening this very moment in the Four Heatons property market, then just pop into my office, alternatively call or e-mail me. I look forward to hearing from you and having a chat.
JORDANA MCVARNOCK – CO-AUTHOR
I am fascinated by how vibrant our local lettings market is in The Heatons. If you have any questions about letting, current rental returns and yields, tax or legal changes for landlords or anything else BTL related I would love to have a chat. So please pop into the office, call or e-mail: