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NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN THE SK6 AREA
In this video our Branch Manager talks to us about some new properties coming to market over the next few weeks in the Marple area. All these homes have fantastic gardens, plenty of bedrooms and require next to no refurbishment work. See more in the video... https://youtu.be/xFcaBf1G7ig
BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW IN MARPLE BRIDGE
This beautiful bungalow, 5 minutes outside of Marple Bridge which requires no work is priced at just £350,000. Find out more in this short video with Marple Branch Manager, Dan, or visit our website https://youtu.be/ZSGwYrffSio
6% Plus Return in Hyde
On the 9th of June Reeds Rains added to the market a two-bedroom semi-detached property, the advert itself mentions a high-end finish throughout, however there are no internal photos of the property. We would expect to be achieving in the region of £650 per month on the rental side, so [...]
Marple Home Moves Hit Record High in June
June 2021 was the busiest month ever for UK estate agents, home removal companies and conveyancers since monthly records began, as HMRC logged 213,120 residential transactions in June, a jump of more than 216% nationally on the same month last year (when the housing market had just reopened after the [...]
29.3% OF MARPLE LANDLORDS COULD BE FINED £5,000 EACH WITH NEW ENERGY REGS
As the UK has committed to a legally binding target to be carbon neutral by 2050, one of the biggest producers of greenhouse gasses are residential properties. To hit that target, every UK property will need to achieve a minimum grade of C on their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by 2035. [...]
MARPLE BUY-TO-LET PROPERTY MARKET GOING INTO CRISIS?
Marple landlords, sell your property portfolios, your tenants will soon be leaving in droves as they buy their first home with the new 5% deposit mortgages backed by the Government’s new mortgage-guarantee scheme revealed in March’s budget! These 95% mortgages are to be supported by the Treasury, lessening losses for [...]
Solid Return on Hyde Refurbishment Property
On the 26th of May Reeds Rains added to market a two-bedroom, mid-terrace, property on Gair Street in Hyde. The house requires renovation works in the majority of the rooms, however the bathroom looks as though it has recently been refurbished. Rentals for two-bedrooms in the area usually run between [...]
Solid Return in Romiley Village
On the 22nd of May Thomas Lardner brought to market a two-bedroom second floor apartment in a centrally located apartment block in Romiley Village. The apartment, in the Underhill block, came to the market at £110,000, with an expected rental per month of £650, giving a solid 7% gross yield. [...]
Have you considered renting your main home?
Mark, our lettings manager in Marple, looks at the rise of "Accidental Landlords" in the SK6 area, and the route into looking at this as a potential option. If you have any questions on how you could potentially release some equity from your home and move as a no-chain buyer [...]
Ready to Rent 6% Return in Hyde
On the 20th of May Your Move added to the market a two-bedroom end cottage on Knott Fold in Hyde at £150,000. The house looks to be in good condition internally and has the added bonus of a basement room which looks to be a useable space. Rentals on the [...]
Refurbishment Opportunity Hyde
On the 18th of May Saltsman & Co. of Droylsden added to market a three-bedroom end-terrace property on Silverton Close in Hyde at £120,000. The property has been added with no internal photos, and the description suggests that there is substantial internal works required. We would expect to be achieving [...]
5% Return with No Chain in Woodley
On the 12th of May Thomas Lardner brought to market a two-bedroom, semi-detached, house on Birchall Green in Woodley. It is a well presented house, with off-road parking and separate conservatory, so we would expect to be achieving in the region of £825-850 per month on the rental. The house [...]
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ABOUT THE BLOG
This blog follows the property and buy to let market in Marple, The Bridge, Mellor and Compstall. You’ll find insight, commentary and analysis that relates specifically to SK6, along with the latest investment deals from all agents in the area.
DANIEL BROWNHILL – CO-AUTHOR
I am passionate about our area, so if you have any property related questions, whether buying, selling, letting out or just curious about what’s happening this very moment in the Marple, Marple Bridge, Mellor and Compstall 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.