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Three big reasons to be positive about the Didsbury market
If you venture online, pick up a paper, or watch the news, any mention of the property market in the UK comes with a measure of doom and gloom these days. However, interest rates are still very low and are not likely to rocket up, so [...]
one bed buy to let opportunity in west didsbury
Marketed by Bridgfords for £125,000 is this one bedroom lower ground floor flat which could be an ideal buy to let investment. Priced lower than similar properties in upper floor positions, you could expect to achieve £600pcm for the flat giving a 5.7% yield. Located literally [...]
Keeping money aside for expenses
Renting a property isn’t as simple as purchasing the property and letting it out, you need to ensure the property is maintained and that you set money aside to cover these expenses. Although lenders will typically require the rental income of your investment property to be [...]
buy to let opportunity on circular road
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nd-GWrNOmQ Marketed by Jordan Fishwick for £145,000 is this very well priced, two bedroom flat on the West Disbury/Withington border. With an expected rental of £750pcm, giving a yield of just over 6% this flat is well worth considering as your next investment property. [...]
How does rental income affect the amount you can borrow?
The relationship between rental income and the amount you can borrow to finance your investment is one of the most important. One of the first checks lenders make when you apply for a buy-to-let mortgage is whether the rental income is high enough to cover the [...]
one bed investment opportunity in didsbury
Located on Catterick Road which is just a short stroll from the Metrolink and Didsbury village is this purpose built one bed apartment on the market with Philip James Kennedy. Marketed for offers over £150,000 the property would rent for £700pcm giving an annual yield of [...]
method of commute
Commuting patterns are a significant barometer of the profile of people in a property market. For example in areas where most people travel to work by car, there tend to be more even property price distributions across the local market. On the other hand when people mostly travel by train [...]
index of house prices by property type
Over the last twelve months we've seen pretty strong performance in the local market. We wanted to see how different property types have performed, so we indexed the values at the start of the period. Property data updates quite slowly, so we've estimated the last 3 months.
the new look sangam indian restaurant re-opens today
We’re regularly treated to delicious smells wafting down from the excellent Sangam restaurant situated above our Didsbury branch, and we’re delighted to announce that after a comprehensive refurbishment, the new look Sangam re-opens this Friday 20th October. […]
cavendish pta bonfire and fireworks night 2017
We’re delighted to see that the annual, community family fundraiser will be back with a bang this year. Celebrating its 11th year lighting up the skies of West Didsbury, Manchester. The Cavendish PTA Bonfire & Fireworks Night will take place on Friday the 3rd November in conjunction with Chorlton Fireworks and [...]
the 10th annual didsbury beer festival
Taking place on 26th, 27th and 28th October is the 10th annual Didsbury Beer festival at St Catherines Social club on School Lane. Featuring 100+ Beers, Ciders & Perries, with great food & music this is one of Didsbury’s most popular annual events and its 10th [...]
monthly sales rates by house type
This chart nicely reveals how sales levels have played out over the last seven months in our area. We're looking at a relatively tight area over relatively short periods of time, so you don't get the nice smooth patterns you'd see using annualised analyses or at higher levels of geography. [...]
ABOUT THE BLOG
This blog follows the property and buy to let market in Didsbury. You'll find insight, commentary and analysis that relates specifically to Didsbury, along with the latest investment deals from all agents in the area.
BEN FOSTER – CO-AUTHOR
I have a wealth of property experience around South Manchester and I am really passionate about Didsbury. If you have any property related matters, whether buying, selling or just curious about whats happening at this very moment in M20 and you are around the village just pop into my office, alternatively call or e-mail me:
0161 434 4311
MOHARRAM REHMAN – CO- AUTHOR
I have a wealth of property experience around Manchester and Stockport Town and I am really passionate about Didsbury. If you have any property related matters, whether investing or lettings or just curious about what’s happening at this very moment in M20 and you are around the village just pop into my office, alternatively call or e-mail me.
0161 249 5160 [email protected]