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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FLAT AND AN APARTMENT IN THE HEATONS?
The word ‘Apartment’ derives from the French word ‘Appartement', which comes from the Italian form of the word, ‘Appartamento’. The core of that Italian word ‘appartare’ means ‘to separate’, as in ‘separate a building’. The word comes from Roman times when housing costs were so expensive within the city walls [...]
THE SHIFTING HEATONS PROPERTY MARKET
The Heatons property market is on the cusp of a tipping point. It’s a tipping point that will influence Heatons’ house prices, the number of properties available to buy, demand for those Heatons properties and the lives of every homeowner and the property-owning buy-to-let landlords in the Heatons. This shift [...]
Investment opportunity on Belmont Street
Edward Mellor have recently marketed a 2 bedroom end terraced property on Belmont Street. Perfect opportunity for a first time investor or an investor who is wanting to add to their portfolio. Offers over £200,000 Rental income £850PCM Yield over 5% Fully renovated Fantastic location If you want to arrange [...]
THE HEATONS HOMEOWNERSHIP ROCKETS BY 829 HOMES IN THE LAST 5 YEARS
The Heatons housing market over the last five years has behaved oddly. The Heatons house prices are 32.9% higher than in 2017, even though during those five years, the British economy had the uncertainty of Brexit and the massive fall in GDP during the pandemic. Yet, a less observed trend [...]
sharp deal on sharples street
Phillip James Kennedy are marketing a 2 bedroom mid terrace property on Sharples Street, Heaton Norris. Click here to see the advert of Rightmove. The property is currently marketed at £169,950, there is a degree of cosmetic work required to the property to bring the property up to a modern [...]
JORDANA RETURNS TO THE HEATONS
Jordana has returned to our Heatons office following her 9 month maternity leave. If you are a new or existing property investor looking to invest in the SK4 area, Jordana has a wealth of knowledge to help you. For more information you can call her on 0161 432 1118. https://youtu.be/8ZPDQiNu7-s
TENANT IN SITU
Philip James Estate Agents are selling a ground floor apartment with tenants in situ, generating income from day one this would make a great buy to let investment. The apartment is bay fronted and positioned on the ground floor, located on Crescent Park, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4. A great location [...]
1 IN 59 HOMES ARE SITTING EMPTY IN THE HEATONS AREA
2,233 homes in the Stockport Council area are empty, which represents 1 in 59 homes. 1,879 of those have been empty for more than six months and are worth £511million. Why are those properties standing empty and deteriorating and why could that become an issue for the whole of Heatons? [...]
*SNEAK PEAK* UPCOMING HEATON MOOR INVESTMENT
This week our sales team are bringing to the market an immaculate two bedroom apartment in Mayerling Court, in the heart of Heaton Moor. The property is finished to a remarkably high standard throughout and as it is currently tenanted, would make a desirable rental and investment opportunity with no [...]
£9,600 PA RENTAL RETURN
Gascoigne Halman are selling a 2 bedroom semi-detached property in the heart of Heaton Norris, SK4 which would make a great buy to let opportunity. The property appears to have been well maintained throughout with a modern décor, properties to this size and standard always perform well on the rental [...]
BTL DEAL WITH TENANTS IN SITU
Philip James Kennedy are selling a two bedroom mid terrace property in Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4. This particular property is being sold with tenants in situ offering a rental return as soon as completion takes place, meaning no initial void periods & no advertising costs! The property itself seems to [...]
HEATONS PEOPLE’S ADDICTION TO THEIR SPARE BEDROOMS?
The Housing Minister, Chris Pincher, has suggested older homeowners are “rattling around” in their homes as they are too big for them. He implied they are selfish and should sell up and move to a retirement home when he spoke to a committee in the House of Lords. He stated [...]
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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: