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Baby, it’s cold outside!
84% of all new build properties sold across England and Wales in 2019 to date sold with the highest energy rating of A/B, the figure for re-sale properties is just 7%. However, re-sale properties sold in 2019 with an A/B rating have attracted a 8.6% price premium, the equivalent to [...]
**buy to let investment deal**
This two bed property which has been fully refurbished and is available for sale with Edward Mellor at offers over £110,000 - giving a potential rental yield of over 7%!! This property is located within walking distance to Stockport Road which offers fantastic public transport links into Manchester on the [...]
parsonage christmas fair
24 November 2019 , 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Christmas starts here! Stalls selling books, decorations, jewellery, paintings, cards, prints, mugs, coasters, cushions and toys – in short, a huge array of unique gifts! There’ll also be tasty food from the pop-up Alpine Cafe, including a warming bean cassoulet, hot dogs and [...]
Didsbury’s big switch on
21 November 2019 , 6:50 pm - 8:00 pm This year’s switch-on fun kicks off at 5.30, with free craft activities for children in the library (under 8s must be accompanied). Then, it’s everybody out onto Wilmslow Road for the countdown to Christmas (from 6.50pm)! Enjoy live music from Manchester Contemporary Youth [...]
Didsbury gin festival
Gin mixologist Hilary has carefully selected a range of gins to suit all tastes, which will be available on the bar under the headings Local, Fruity and World Gins. Hilary has worked closely with Peter Spanton Beverages, who specialise in premium choice tonics. Check out their fabulous range of classic [...]
How to increase your kerb appeal
Making a good first impression is key when presenting your home for sale. Potential buyers and renters are always extra vigilant when it comes to viewing properties, from the front gate to the back garden, meaning it’s even more important to present your home in its [...]
DO HOMEOWNERS AND LANDLORDS THINK TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP?
The government has announced an initiative to use proptech (property technology) to "digitally transform house-buying”, helping to speed up how we build and sell homes. However, research by KMPG suggests just 58% of real estate companies have a digital strategy in place. Most companies use prop tech to streamline processes [...]
STUDENT ACCOMODATION – A NEW MORTGAGE MARKET?
Buy for Uni mortgages are now offered by three Building Societies. They allow students to buy a property while at university and pay the mortgage with the rent they charge other students. Of the 2.3 million students in higher education across the UK, over three-quarters, 1.84 million are students studying [...]
jordana says hello from didsbury!
Some of you may recognise Jordana McVarnock from our Property Management department where she has worked for 6 months and we are so excited and happy that she has joined our Didsbury team as the new Lettings Negotiator. I am so thrilled that she is joining [...]
the cavendish pts bonfire & fireworks night
CAVENDISH PTA’S FAMILY BONFIRE & FIREWORKS NIGHT IS BACKMONDAY THE 4TH NOVEMBER 2019: 17:00 – 19.00 * GATES OPEN AT 17:00 We’re delighted to announce the annual, community family fundraiser will be back with a bang this year. Celebrating the 13th year lighting up the skies of West Didsbury, Manchester. [...]
winter wine fair 2019
Reserve Wines Didsbury are delighted to invite you to their Winter Wine Fair on Sunday 3rd November at the Albert Club on Old Lansdowne Road, West Didsbury. Their trained staff will be on hand to talk you through lots of delicious tipples, help you find a new favourite and even [...]
launch of ‘comedy at the northern’
IN A SERIES OF WEST DIDSBURY COMEDY FESTIVAL WARM UP GIGS 'COMEDY AT THE NORTHERN' PROUDLY PRESENT... On Friday 8th November 2019 MC KEVIN DEWSBURY (“His delivery is spot on, delightfully funny” Broadway Baby) is your host presenting... SMUG ROBERTS Your headliner is one of the very best and a [...]
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]