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JUST 35% OF THOSE AGED 25–34 OWN THEIR OWN HOME
Just 35% of 25 to 34 year olds were homeowners in 2017, down from 55% twenty years ago. Only 60% of young adults with a 10% deposit and a loan based on an income multiplier of 4.5, can afford the cheapest properties in their local area according to a new [...]
What do homebuyers in The Heatons really look for?
If you have ever sold your home, you will be all too familiar with the pressure to make the property look tip-top in time for a viewing. Your home must appeal to the most likely type of person to buy it, so it’s vital to understand [...]
in need of refurbishment on a generous corner plot
New to the market is this three bedroom semi-detached property on Broadstone Road in Heaton Chapel. Also being close to the border of Reddish means that, when being resold, you will attract buyers from both areas – a real plus! […]
a beautifully presented, low maintenance buy to let property
Although the yield is an important factor when purchasing a buy to let, I appreciate it isn’t always the most important thing for all landlords. Of course, nobody wants to invest their money into something that isn’t going to make money, however sometimes something which is [...]
Why it’s a good idea to make your move in The Heatons before 2019
The benefits of owning a home in The Heatons are huge. While it’s true that across the country homeowners are benefitting from steady and reliable capital growth, here the rewards are even greater. The core reason is that the area we live in is popular and [...]
Samaritans Quiz Night
Back by popular demand! The local Heaton Moor charity ‘Stockport Samaritans’ have another quiz night at the West Heaton Bowling, Tennis & Squash Club. Kicking off around 7.45pm on Saturday 1st December, tickets are £5 per person (max 6 per team) Please contact chrissiegibson@me.com for more information. HELP US BE [...]
Heart of the Heatons
Preparations are well underway for the brand-new arts and culture festival Heart of the Heatons! Running from Friday 5th to Sunday 14th October various cultural events will be hitting the streets of SK4. From the spoken word, to music and theatre, artists will be exhibiting their works celebrating all things [...]
Bespoke Coffee
Positioned opposite Heaton Chapel train station in one of the huts is the latest place to buy yourself a quality coffee. Partners Nick Harris and Richard Wright will be opening the café Monday to Friday 6am – 3pm and later in the year Saturdays 9am – 2pm. The boys are [...]
WORKING FROM HOME
Working from home is increasingly popular, with almost a third of UK employees who use computers for their job, working remotely either every day or at least once a week. Those over 45 are most likely to work from home every day or almost every day. Remote working has the [...]
BACK TO SCHOOL
The new school year is underway for over 10 million children across England and Wales and school catchments rate highly for many choosing a home. How much more are home buyers prepared to pay to live close to an Ofsted rated outstanding school? An analysis of property sales across England [...]
In our property market, timing is everything; here’s why.
We can’t remember a time when there’s been more excitement about The Heatons property market. We’re having more and more conversations with the buyers and sellers we advise who realise that they’ve ‘timed their runs’ perfectly. As we’ve seen many times before; as the market turns [...]
a two bedroom apartment in the heatons for less than £90k? surely not…
Rare it is that a property becomes available in ‘The Heatons for under £100k but this two bedroom apartment on Didsbury Road has just hit the market […]
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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: