Whether you are renting or buying, you can enjoy the most amazing views from roof terraces and balconies of the apartments Thornley Groves Estate Agents, Manchester has on its books:

This apartment for sale in The Quadrangle has not one, but two, large roof terraces and further wrap around balconies, affording impressive views over the skyline of Manchester.

For more information on this spacious duplex apartment close to Oxford Road click http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THORMANC&AID=THORMANC&PID=TMP08947              

Does Beetham Tower appeal? You can move in to this apartment to rent for just £1,395 per calendar month and enjoy the benefit of its internal terrace with stunning views from the 40^th floor of this iconic building on Deansgate.   Click here for more information

http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THORMANC&AID=THORMANC&PID=TMP09449              

Better still – outside space in the city and a health club!  Look at this 3 bedroom duplex apartment to rent at £1,750 pcm with stunning roof terrace and a rooftop pool that you can use day or night, situated 18 storeys above central Manchester with sauna, spa and hot tub.  Click below for more information.

http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THORMANC&AID=THGRTIBS&PID=TTP09474    

 To book your appointment to view these fantastic apartments with Thornley Groves, the  Manchester Estate Agent, please call Thornley Groves on 0161 245 1111 or email manchester@thornleygroves.co.uk

Are you currently selling or renting your home?

Want an agent who will market your property with enthusiasm and work hard to find a buyer or tenant for you?

Then you NEED to talk to Thornley Groves Estate Agents!

 Click the link below for a FREE no obligation appointment for one of our Managers to come and see your property and tell how much we can achieve and how fast.

 http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/.

New Tenants Claim Thornley Groves, Northern Quarter, are Head and Shoulders above other Manchester Lettings Agents.

If you’re a tenant looking to rent a flat, house or apartment in and around Manchester City Centre and you are not sure which rental agents to turn to, then read the letter we’ve received below from a satisfied tenant and call Thornley Groves on 0161 245 1111 now for a service you can trust:

“Dear Mr Groves

Re  104 T H

I wish to draw your attention to two of your members of staff at the Northern Quarter Branch, Lucy Raines and Daniel Castille.

We have recently moved into one of your properties and have dealt primarily with Lucy and Daniel. As first time tenants we were naturally apprehensive and we literally pestered both Lucy and Daniel for over two weeks! Yet still they remained professional and completely patient with us. They succeeded in achieving our desired moving in date and were totally accommodating in meeting with us to sign the contracts.

Lucy – Has been a real star! We have dealt with her on numerous occasions and the level of service she provided was unrivalled in comparison to other agents we have dealt with. She made the process as stress free as possible, and fun! Lucy made sure everything went through in time for us to move in, and her organisation ensured that there were no hurdles in our way.

Daniel – Again, he was worked really hard to ensure we moved in on the date we wanted. He responded to our questions and emails way beyond normal office hours. (10PM) This level of customer care was way beyond our expectations and was such a breath of fresh air! It saved us evenings of worrying and made sure the process was as enjoyable as possible.

It is worth mentioning that from the outset Thornley Groves were head and shoulders above other letting agents in Manchester, you showed up to viewings, were knowledgeable about your properties and the letting procedure and informed us of alternative apartments which may have suited our requirements. It may sound as if that is an obvious requirement of a letting agent but it certainly wasn’t the case in our experience, you were the only ones who did this!

Please pass on our thanks to both Lucy and Daniel, we are extremely grateful! We look forward to dealing with yourselves over the course of our tenancy.

Richard G”

Thornley Groves Lettings Manager, Jonathan Gold, Shines Brighter

Manchester Letting Agent, Thornley Groves just received this glowing recommendation from one of their Manchester Landlords in relation to the service provided by Salford Branch Lettings Manager, Jonathan Gold:

“I have just successfully let my flat for a 4^th time in a row through your Chapel Street, Salford Branch

I have previously dealt with a number of other letting agents in Manchester and have found myself drawn away from the rest and use you now exclusively

This is 100% down to the level of service I have received on a consistent basis from Jonathan Gold

I have Manchester Letting Agent, Thornley Groves just received this glowing recommendation from one of found him to be enthusiastic, reliable, honest, efficient and a pleasure to deal with. He always returns messages immediately, is persistent when dealing with 3^rd parties, and is exactly what you want to have as a resource as a landlord.

I actually work within property recruitment and deal with lettings managers/surveyors/property lawyers all day, placing with a number of high profile and blue chip clients and I would not hesitate in putting him in front of any of them. Luckily for you guys I need him there so I wont be trying to nick him for my own clients! That said, I’m sure he would be in great demand from other recruiters/agencies, so I hope you are rewarding him as much as he deserves! “

Thornley Groves manages over 1500 residential properties, houses, flats and apartments for over 1200 landlords across Manchester City Centre and South Manchester with fully operational landlord and tenant service centres handling all of the property management issues.

Letting over 2,000 properties a year, Thornle y Groves are regarded as one of the Best Letting Agents in Manchester.

So, if you have a property to let in the Manchester or South Manchester Area, or you currently have a property to rent with another agent and you want an agent who will market your property with enthusiasm and work hard to find a tenant , then you NEED to talk to Thornley Groves Estate Agents!

Click the link below for a FREE no obligation appointment for one of our Managers to come and see your property and tell how much we can achieve and how fast.

http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/

This review of Manchester Estate Agent, Thornley Groves, was recently sent to the Manager of the Salford City Branch to thank them for their service.

People are so often quick to complain and criticise but we also love to hear when our service has hit the mark, as in this instance:

“Hi Jonathan – we wanted to write to the Management of the Company to express our gratitude to Stacey for achieving the impossible for us and for the wonderful service we received from Thornley Groves.

After meeting with six estate agents, we knew we hadn’t found ‘our guy’ or ‘our gal’; the one person who would go that extra mile for us. We had a tight timeline to find the most wonderful flat we could afford in Manchester after arriving in the UK unexpectedly from Libya due to the war. We knew nobody and the only tool we had was a map of the city. When Stacey responded to our email she informed us of a property that suited all our needs so we met her at the building hoping to see something great after viewing two units that were disasters with another firm.

The first unit we viewed wasn’t suitable but while there she received calls from the office and set up two more viewings for us which was great because we were only in the city for the day. Immediately we were impressed by her proactive approach and realized we had found ‘our gal’. When her colleague showed up with a vehicle because it had started to rain we knew we wanted to rent a flat from Stacey and Thornley Groves. She was enthusiastic, explained everything clearly, solved some problems that arose and gave us time to discuss things since we were really rushed. Her efforts helped us find a beautiful place to live and a new beginning which we are truly grateful for.

We would certainly recommend Stacey and Thornley Groves to anyone looking for excellent service and product in the UK property market.”

Susan and Rob S

For just £20 per person per night you can rent this Stunning 3 Bed Penthouse in the City that will make you the
envy of your friends – The Penthouse in Chorlton Mill

*All you need to do is share it with 2 housemates – find 2 compatible mates to share the monthly rent of £1,900 –  you will each be paying just £20 per head per night to enjoy this fully furnished penthouse with secure allocated parking. YOU could be living in this high specification mill conversion, which has retained many original features, in the Southern Gateway area of the city.

The stunning apartment which available only through Manchesters Leading Letting Agents Thornley Groves has a massive open plan living room open plan to  a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and breakfast bar, three double bedrooms, master with en-suite, separate bathroom with shower and bath. There is also a balcony which wraps around the landmark chimney of this iconic Manchester mill. The property benefits from a concierge, wet electric heating, double glazing and video entry system.

To find the location of this flat to rent in Manchester City Centre click on this link http://maps.google.co.uk/  and then add M1 5GF as the postcode.

To book your appointment to view this fantastic apartment with the Manchester Letting Agent, Thornley Groves, please contact our Manchester office on  0161 245 1111 or email manchester sg@thornleygroves.co.uk 

Or for an information sheet on this amazing Penthouse in Chorlton Mill visit:

http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THORMANC&AID=THORMANC&PID=TMP08934       

To see Thornley Groves’ full selection of flats apartments and houses to rent rental in Manchester City Centre and South Manchester including Hale, Altrincham, Sale, Urmston and Salfordranging in price from £395pcm to £3,750pcm just click http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/search-rent/

Are you currently selling or renting your home?

Want an agent who will market your property with enthusiasm and work hard to find a buyer or tenant for you?

Then you NEED to talk to Thornley Groves Estate Agents!

Click the link below for a FREE no obligation appointment for one of our Managers to come and see your property and tell how much we can achieve and how fast.

 http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/

We can find you a Quality Tenant

Thornley Groves Estate Agents have let 54 Properties in the last 7 days alone, our third consecutive week of record breaking rental volumes and we NEED more stock urgently.

We have hundreds of quality tenants waiting for properties that they can move into this month or next and are unable to satisfy the demand from the stock we have available.

You CAN instruct us to find you a tenant even if your property is being marketed by another agent without additional cost and you don’t have to use our property management service if you’re happy with your existing property management provider – we can work on a let only basis.

Contact us now to minimise your void periods and make sure you’re generating the right rental income for your property.

 If you have a property currently empty or about to vacate call us NOW – we have tenants waiting !

 Manchester City Centre Property 0161 245 1111

 Urmston & Stretford 0161 748 4111

 Sale and Districts 0161 962 4111

 Altrincham and Timperley 0161 941 4111

 Hale, Hale Barns & Bowdon 0161 941 4111

 Or click http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/ for a call back for FREE advice on rentals values, and what we can do to deliver the best tenants for your property.

What are you waiting for? This wonderful 1 bed at The Waterfront has been reduced!
This lovely Manchester apartment will be snapped up quickly and is available NOW!!

*Per Person based on two people sharing

Boasting 1 double bedroom, large balcony, canal views AND parking!

This third floor apartment with water views is complemented by luxury fixtures and fittings. Accommodation comprises: large living room, open to a fitted kitchen with integral appliances, double bedroom and bathroom with luxury three piece bathroom with shower and allocated parking space.

Located opposite Asda close to the new City of Manchester Stadium the apartment is just a 25 minute walk to the City Centre, within easy reach of the City Centre Nightlife and also has excellent transport links nearby.

To find the location of this property click on this link http://maps.google.co.uk/ and then add M11 4AY as the postcode.

To book your appointment to view this fantastic apartment with Manchester Estate Agents, Thornley Groves, please contact Sheryl Sweeney – Lettings Consultant - directly on 0161 242 1670 or email sheryl.sweeney@thornleygroves.co.uk              

Alternatively, for an information sheet on the 6 The Waterfront Apartment close to the new City of Manchester Stadium, please view: http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THORMANC&AID=THGRTIBS&PID=TTP08004

Want to know how much your home is worth? Selling or Renting? Book a Free no obligation valuation and marketing advice today click http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/.

Those familiar with the city of Manchester and its surrounding suburbs will know that the area has done much to achieve its growing status as the “Capital of the North” in recent years. Thornley Groves – Manchester’s leading Estate Agents – are well aware of the city’s increasing popularity and recently opened up a brand new state of the art office in the heart of the city centre to cope with this growing demand.

Across the board we are seeing increased activity in the Manchester property market, which is showing signs of a return to liquidity after a difficult period experienced by the entire U.K. property market following the onset of the world recession in late 2007.

Thornley Groves maintains a large database of registered purchasers and this pool of applicants has increased by 13 percent during the past year alone. The number of sales stock available is also up 25 percent on this time last year, while perhaps most significantly of all, the number of sales stock under offer with Thornley Groves has increased 33 percent during the same period. In short, we are seeing huge increases in Manchester property market activity across the board – and this is of course fantastic news for home-sellers and purchasers alike!

Michael Groves, Managing Director of Thornley Groves Estate Agents in Manchester, said “All the evidence we are seeing points to a strong return to activity in the Manchester property market. While it is fair to say that one swallow does not a summer make, the combination of quantitative growth and qualitative performance indicators that we are seeing such as swift sales, seller-confidence, and increased property search activity, are positive signs. Home-sellers should certainly be more confident now of achieving sales in what is looking to be an increasingly buoyant market once again.”

In addition to growth in registered purchasers, sales stock available and stock under offer over the previous year, we have also seen a sharp increase in market interest in recent months, and our Open House events are attracting not only high attendance levels but also numerous offers being made for showcased properties on the day of these events.

All of this makes for an extremely positive and pro-active property market here in Manchester and the surrounding suburbs of Sale, Hale and Altrincham, and Thornley Groves is proud to be playing our part in helping find the right homes for you!

Want to know how much your home is worth? Book a Free no obligation valuation and marketing consultation today with Manchester’s leading Estate Agent at http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/

Thornley Groves are  just days away from opening our ground breaking new office in Central Manchester and have already had vendors and landlords clambering to be amongst the first to take advantage of our brand new marketing initiative to make their property stand out from the crowd.

 “What exactly is it?” you ask, that will enable us to do things differently……..it’s a video wall over 3 meters tall and a meter wide that will play day and night to the thousands of passersby on John Dalton Street, one of Manchester City Centres busiest thoroughfares featuring the superb developments that exist in and around the city centre.

 Flat screen marketing for property has been around a long time; agents all over the world have used plasma screens to showcase their stock for some years now but we believe TGTV is entirely different and really lends itself to the type of residential property available to buy or rent in Manchester city centre.

 In the suburbs there are streets and streets of houses – Terraced, Semis, Detached, old and new, they’re all different and you need to see photos both inside and out to understand if you’re going to like them.

 In the City the buildings themselves are Brands and we want to showcase them and their unique features to open them up to all those people who pass them without ever understanding what they have to offer. What does the building itself stand for? What type of people live there?

 Manchester has some wonderful Iconic Developments, buildings like the Hacienda, Number One Deansgate, LeftBank and Beetham Tower standing proud alongside the Grand Old Dames of the city like Smithfield Buildings, Chepstow House, Century Buildings and Chorlton Mill.

 Trend setting schemes like Timber Wharf in Castlefield, Chips in Ancoats and Express Networks alongside the Northern Quarter have proved fertile enough to allow whole communities to spring up around them with shops, bars and leisure facilities.

 Our Video wall will enable us to show case the buildings and the unique facets of their little corner of town, it will help us to demonstrate why life in the city has attracted so many people, both young and old, escaping suburbia to enjoy all that the city has to offer.

 Buyers and Tenants want to express their personalities by the building they live in, they want to emulate the admirable, they want to be gregarious, sociable and hospitable and we can show them how to achieve all those things through the home they choose to live in.  

 Our new office won’t have A4 sheets of paper in the window with pictures of the same buildings with different kitchens featuring tea towels on ovens and bikes on balconies. We want to show Buyers and Tenants the best that Manchester has to offer, it is the buildings themselves and what’s around them that attracts people and not a photograph of someone else’s double bed.

 The best way to market City Centre property is to highlight the appealing features of the developments themselves instead of blandly describing the accommodation. At Thornley Groves we will achieve this by pulling together all of the property we market through our FOUR city centre offices and feature them on the big screen in our new office in John Dalton Street.

 If you own and want to rent or sell a property in one of Manchester’s Iconic Residential Developments, you need an agent that’s going to demonstrate to buyers and tenants why it’s great to live there, why you bought it, after all you thought about your decision long and hard, you made a choice and you now need an agent that understands Manchester Property to highlight those advantages to the next occupier.

 Make your property stand out from the crowd, list it now with Manchester’s most innovative and high Profile Estate Agent call 0161 245 1111 or  click www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request to book a FREE valuation and receive effective marketing advice.

 View a VIDEO presentation of our Sales and Lettings service at www.youtube.co.uk/thornleygroves

 We think you’ll notice the difference !

We work hard to provide unrivalled customer satisfaction and it’s our clients and customers we want to impress with service that exceeds their expectations, yesterday our hard work was rewarded when we were honoured with a National award as a direct result of customer satisfaction.

Thornley Groves Estate Agents won the Prestigious Silver award for best UK small Letting Agent Chain.

The ESTAs 2010 were presented yesterday at the Marriott Hotel Park Lane London as the industry honoured the best estate agents in the UK.

The awards were presented by Phil Spencer of Location Location Location at a lavish lunch and ceremony attended by 450 of the UK’s top estate and letting agents.

The agents were recognised for their excellent customer service, as voted for by their clients during 2009. 

Phil Spencer said: “the great thing about the ESTAs is that the judges are the customers, they are not about impressing a panel of industry experts or how well you write your submission or answer questions in a telephone interview, but about the things agents do every day for their clients and customers”

The Letting agent results were determined by research carried out amongst both Landlords and Tenants both of which are a tricky group of people to impress, and these people were asked a series of questions about the service they have received from their letting agent.

Michael Groves  who attended the event is delighted for his team “A very large part of our business is lettings, we are Manchester City Centres and indeed Trafford’s busiest letting agent, our Property Management Department is trusted by thousands of landlords, when dealing with such volumes of flats to let and property rentals it’s important that our people and our systems are the best, this award proves that Thornley Groves have superb people delivering effective and reliable solutions for both Landlords and Tenants, achieved by having some of the best Letting and Management procedures in the whole of the UK”

Over 19,000 votes were received, making the ESTAS the largest survey as well as the most meaningful award scheme in the industry. Spencer also pointed out that there were no categories for the likes of best marketing campaign or lifetime achievement in the industry – “These don’t mean anything to the consumer, these awards are purely about the consumer experience,” he said.

Jason Watkin Operations Director of  Thornley Groves confirmed “an award that recognises customer service is very satisfying, every business strives to give good customer service but it can only be delivered if the employees at every level understand and respond to the needs of their customers every day.  I want to say a huge thank you to our Lettings Managers and our Property Management Department Managers along with members of their respective teams. Our Landlords and Tenants have received a service that motivated them respond to this competition so positively and has put Thornley Groves up there with the best the UK has to offer”

Below are the Results

Best Estate Agent in the UK

Porter Glenny, Barking & Dagenham – Gold
House-Hut – Silver
Sparks Ellison – Bronze

Best Small Estate Agent Chain
Porter Glenny, Essex – Gold
Dale Eddison, Yorkshire – Silver
Bassets – Bronze

Best Large Estate Agent Chain
Countrywide – Gold
Webbers – Silver
Your Move – Bronze

Best Letting Agent in the UK
Martin & Co Glasgow – Gold
Palmer Snell, Wells – Silver
Kerrigans – Bronze

Best Small Letting Agent Chain
Linley & Simpson – Gold
Thornley Groves – Silver
Homes4u – Bronze

Best Large Letting Agent Chain
Countrywide Residential Lettings – Gold
Martin & Co – Silver
Your Move – Bronze