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3,631 DIDSBURY TERRACED HOUSES. WHY ARE THEY SO POPULAR?
The terraced house is one of the most familiar styles of home in Didsbury (and the UK as a whole). 17.6% of Didsbury (M20) people live in a terraced home, interesting when compared with the national average of 22.7%. So, what is it about the humble terraced/townhouse us Brits love so [...]
Tenanted Investment In Rusholme
On the 23rd of May JP & Brimelow added to the market a two-bedroom, mid-terrace, property on Kathleen Grove in Rusholme. The house came to the market with a guide price of £170,000, but the main reason this one attracted attention is that it is currently tenanted long-term. Tenants, according [...]
Didsbury Rental Homes
There has been a rise in demand for rental properties and an 8.9% fall in the number of Didsbury private rented properties, which has caused Didsbury rents to rise by 10.6% in the last year, a new all-time high. The National Residential Landlords Association asked the respected economics think tank, [...]
Renovation Opportunity in Levenshulme
On the 18th of May Edward Mellor brought to the market a four-bedroom, mid-terrace, house on Marshall Road in Levenshulme. The house is in need of renovation internally, but comes with a cellar chamber and rear garden. Properties of a similar size, but in a finished condition, have been selling [...]
No Chain Studio Apartment – Central Didsbury
On the 10th of May, Emma Hatton Ltd brought to the market a studio apartment in Didsbury Court, a development set on the crossroads of Wilmslow Road and Fog Lane, only a few minutes from the center of Didsbury. Studio apartments are a funny crowd, they may not necessarily have [...]
No Chain Investment- Levenshulme
On the 5th of May Sanderson James brought to the market an extended, three-bedroom, period semi-detached property in Levenshulme. Although the house requires some cosmetic work, it doesn't appear to be a full renovation internally. The expected rental on this one is going to be in the region of £1,200 [...]
Tenanted Investment Opportunity in Burnage
On the 5th of May, Philip James Kennedy added to the market a three-bedroom, semi-detached, house on Westcroft Road in Burnage, this came on at a Guide Price of £240,000. The house is being sold with tenants in-situ, creating a gross yield of 4%, however the capital growth of the [...]
WHY DOES IT TAKE 120 DAYS TO GET THE KEYS WHEN YOU BUY A DIDSBURY HOUSE?
Nationally, the average length of time it takes from agreeing the sale of a property to the keys being handed over is 111 days (down from 117 days last year), yet in Didsbury, we are above the national average at 120 days. So why does it take just over 17 [...]
High Yield Investment- Fallowfield
On the 4th of April JP & Brimelow added to the market a one-bedroom apartment in Tatton Court on Egerton Road. The apartment has come to the market at £125,000, our expected rental return is in the region of £650 per calendar month giving a gross yield of over 6%. [...]
Investment Opportunity- West Didsbury
On the 24th of March South Manchester Homes added to the market a one-bedroom apartment on Clyde Road in an excellent West Didsbury location. The expected monthly rental would be £750 per calendar month, bring in a return of just over 5%. If you would like more information the link [...]
6% Yield in West Didsbury
On the 24th of March Emma Hatton Ltd added to the market a one-bedroom apartment at £160,000 in Beech House on The Beeches, West Didsbury. We have recent experience in rentals within the block, having let a similar one bedroom apartment at £800 only this week. The property does look [...]
DIDSBURY HOMEOWNERS POCKETED £322K EACH IN THE LAST 20 YEARS
The average house price in Didsbury has increased by 311.6% to £425,800 in the last 20 years, a profit of £322,340 That means, when adjusted for inflation in those two decades, Didsbury house prices have risen in real terms by 239.5% What does this mean for existing Didsbury homeowners and [...]
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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
benfoster@julianwadden.co.uk
MARK DIAMOND – CO-AUTHOR
I have a strong passion for property, in particular the Lettings market. If you a question about lettings, potential rental returns and yields, and legal changes for landlords or anything else buy to let please get in touch.
0161 249 5160
markdiamond@julianwadden.co.uk