Property Market News
period terrace in need of full renovation!
Marketed by ourselves for £220,000 and in need of a full renovation is this charming period terrace close to the centre of Didsbury village! With similar terraces on the surrounding roads selling for around £300,000 there is definitely an opportunity to be had with this one. [...]
4 x 1 bed flats in withington!!
Here we have a great buy to let opportunity in the heart of Withington! Marketed by Ash Residential for £240,000 the property consists of 4 x 1 bed flats in a period conversion. The annual income is £18,900 per annum giving a yield of 7.8%. Withington [...]
Didsbury Arts Festival 2017
Didsbury Arts festival is a volunteer led multi arts festival celebrating creative culture in Didsbury, through working with local, national and international artists. This bi-annual event is taking place from 24th June to 2nd July with a theme this year of 'Roots'. There is a huge variety of events to enjoy such [...]
Heartbreak Productions return to Fletcher Moss in Didsbury
The annual summer outdoor theatre shows, by Heartbreak Productions, return to Didsbury with the family performance of 'Billionaire Boy' kicking things off. With performances on Friday 23rd June, Saturday 24th (x 2) and Sunday 25th June - you are welcome to bring a picnic. Premium seating (chairs provided) will be [...]
Household sizes in our area
By having a look at the average number of people per property, we can actually tell quite a lot about the area. Most areas of the country have between two and four people living in the average home. This is obviously a function of whether the area is popular with [...]
buy to let opportunity in withington
Modern two double bedroom apartment located close to the centre of Withington village. Marketed by Philip James Kennedy for £199,950 this property would achieve a rental of £850pcm and give an annual yield of 5.1%. […]
Average prices of houses & flats by year
This column chart shows the relative average sold prices of flats and houses selling in the last eight years in our area. It doesn't account for different sizes of houses or flats but because we're looking at annual figures any fluctuations should smooth themselves out.
Quarterly transaction levels split by type
By looking at quarterly sales charts we can see the volume of properties sold for semi-detached, detached, terraced and flats over the last two years. Whilst people are quite understandably most concerned about house prices, particularly the price of their house, property geeks like us actually look more at sales [...]
great two bedroom flat in withington
Located close to Burton Road and on the edge of West Didsbury this spacious two bedroom flat would make a fantastic investment opportunity! Marketed by Philip James Kennedy for £149,950 these properties rent for £650pcm giving an annual yield of just over 5%. Service charges tend [...]
Which local residents have seen the best house price inflation?
In December 2016, The ONS (Office for National Statistics) reported that house prices across the UK saw a year-on-year rise of 7.2 per cent. These figures are promising for the property market, and if the trend continues, the average home in the UK will increase in value by £22,000 in [...]
i have just purchased my first btl property and would like to know what reference checks you conduct on tenants?
We employ the services of an external referencing agency to ensure thorough checks are carried out on every applicant. These include, full credit checks, employment references, affordability checks and previous accommodation reference. We are also required under the immigration Act to check each applicant has the [...]
What will the General Election do to 9,833 Didsbury Homeowners?
In Didsbury, of the 20,667 households, 4,134 homes are owned without a mortgage and 5,699 homes are owned by a mortgage. Many homeowners have made contact me with asking what the General Election will do the Didsbury property market? The best way to tell the future is to look at [...]
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]