Thornley Groves is delighted to be able to offer you this fantastic ONE BEDROOM apartment in the heart of the Northern Quarter, on Lencox Walk for only £80,000!

With large outside PRIVATE TERRACE, good sized lounge, bathroom, bedroom and kitchen this property is an absolute steal.

INVESTORS – if you are looking for a property that will generate a yield bedazzling to the eye then this is the property to buy. Based on a sale price of £80,000 and a rental estimate of £700pcm this will generate a 10.5% yield!!!

A beautifully presented ground floor flat in the heart of the ‘Bohemian’ Northern Quarter close to all shops, bars & restaurants. The delightful ground floor accommodation briefly comprises: newly refurbished living room, separate kitchen, bedroom & bathroom. The property benefits from having a patio garden to the rear & being just a stroll from the shops, bars & restaurants the city centre has to offer.

This would be ideal for first time buyers and investors.

The property has recently been fitted with UPVC new doors, windows and brand new boiler/heating system. Space – 334 Sq. Ft. @ £240 Per Sq. Ft.

To book your appointment to view this fantastic apartment with Thornley Groves,  the leading Manchester Estate Agent, please contact Gregg Harris  – Sales Consultant for Thornley Groves in Manchester, directly on 0161 242 1674 or email gregg.harris@thornleygroves.co.uk       

Alternatively, for an information sheet on this unmissable flat in Manchester’s Northern Quarter go to:
http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THORMANC&AID=THGRTIBS&PID=TTP02838

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A Grade 2 listed building, Chorlton Mill is one of the oldest surviving fire proof cotton mills in city centre Manchester and is home to just 90 loft apartments in a fantastically convenient location close to Oxford Road and the University.

This magnificent example of industrial architecture retains much of its originality. Beautiful vaulted brick ceilings, cast iron columns, large, custom made double glazed timber windows & solid maple wood floors, give the building authenticity and a true feeling of loft living.

Whilst investors will always be driven by price per square foot and rental return, true buyers, owner occupiers, are more discerning than that. They appreciate that the price you pay will be influenced by many other factors including desirability, character and supply of comparable properties.

Purchasers know they can buy a flat in town in a faceless, purpose built development with an average specification, for less than £200 per square foot and for those buyers starting out who want to leave home and live in the city, the characterless purpose built developments certainly have their appeal, but more often than not the appeal is driven by price and affordability that will enable them to get out from under mum and dad’s roof.

However the second or third time buyer or the couple joining forces to buy and share their first home ownership experience together, will often set out a wish list that includes character as well as convenience and they will also want to try and buy in a development which has a higher proportion of owner occupiers than normal, as that means there is often more care taken by the residents of their development.

This is a fourth floor apartment with views over the landscaped gardens and the nearly 900 square feet of accommodation comprises: entrance hallway, large bright living room, integrated kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom suite.

To book your appointment to view this fantastic apartment with Thornley Groves  the leading Manchester Estate Agent, please contact Paul Olverson  – Sales Consultant for Thornley Groves in Manchester, directly on 0161 245 1115 or email paul.olverson@thornleygroves.co.uk       

Alternatively, for an information sheet on this amazing loft conversion in Chorlton Mill visit: http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THORMANC&AID=THORMANC&PID=TMP07647

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With the short days and dark nights now well and truly upon us, we think you will agree that weekend days are beginning to look like an increasingly appealing time to conduct your Manchester property viewings!

You may not be aware that Thornley Groves – the leading Manchester Estate Agent – is open SEVEN DAYS A WEEK all year round, providing accompanied viewings right through until 5pm on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Our busy weekend program is in full swing this November, with our Agents on hand to help you in your property search throughout 8 branches across Manchester and Trafford.

We have also introduced exclusive Open House events, where we open up the doors of particularly sought after properties to the public for open viewings without appointment.

This weekend we have a very special property on offer in the form of a Grade II listed farmhouse in Hale, which has been stylishly modernised to include the latest contemporary design whist maintaining its traditional period charm.

Of course, with more and more property search now being conducted online, Thornley Groves have made it as easy and informative as possible to conduct searches on our site, and are also available on Twitter and Facebook to provide instant advice.

But with all the preliminary research in the world you really need to see your dream home first hand to fully appreciate it, so why not avoid the dark nights and join us for an accompanied viewing this weekend?

You never know, with so many of our properties located around city centre and rural hotspots, it could be the perfect motivation to get out and make a day of it by taking in the local restaurants…and bars!

As the leading Manchester Estate Agents we are certain you will find a wide range of properties to buy, as well as homes to rent…so please get in touch to book your viewing today!

For those of you who are brave enough to face the winter nights (and we don’t think it is that cold yet!) we are also available for accompanied viewings from 8am until 8pm on weeknights and available for late night opening until 9pm on Wednesdays.

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/.

Thornley Groves – the leading Manchester Estate Agent – presents a range of stunning modern townhouses just a short commute from Manchester City Centre…

If you are searching for contemporary townhouse in a convenient location then these fantastic properties in the Broughton area of North Manchester could provide the ideal residence for you!

This highly desirable new home on Radford Street for example consists of 5 – yes count them FIVE BEDROOMS – and is on the market for just £525,000!

Within these walls an amalgamation of high specification and luxury is fused with practical everyday living, and with 2,300 sq ft of accommodation there is enough room to swing a tiger – let alone a cat!

In addition to the property’s FIVE BEDROOMS accommodation comprises three bathrooms, integral garage and outdoor space. There is also a feature South facing roof terrace offering some satisfying views.

Positioned just a short commute away from Manchester City Centre, this luxury residence is situated in a private and secluded spot close to Broughton Park and Prestwich Golf Course – a fantastic property for families and the discerning professional commuter alike.

So why not step inside this stunning townhouse – we think you will be overwhelmed by the outstanding design on offer in this lovely Manchester property!

To book your appointment to view this fantastic home, please contact Matthew Smith – Sales Manager for Thornley Groves (City Centre wide) – the best Estate Agents in Manchester – directly on 0161 242 1678.

We currently have a great range of properties to buy in Manchester so please feel free to ask about our range of homes!

Alternatively, for an information sheet on the Radford Street Townhouse in Manchester, please view: http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THORMANC&AID=THGRFORD&PID=TFP07898.

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/.

Marketing your property for sale or rent can seem like a daunting task, but with Thornley Groves you get 4 city centre offices for the price of 1, maximising your coverage across the city centre of Manchester.

With literally thousands of buyers and tenants registered with Thornley Groves – Manchester’s leading Estate Agent – in the city centre alone, we maintain a wide pool of registered applicants to put your property in front of.

With 4 shop-windows in city centre hotspots this audience is extended even further, providing the potential to catch the eye of even those who are not yet registered on our books.

This is of course good news if you have an apartment to sell or rent in Manchester,  and also provides tenants and home buyers with a wider range of stock to choose from.

What it also means however is that Thornley Groves is in the best position to serve your property marketing needs with a higher staff to property ratio than any other Manchester agent.

So please come in and say hello if you spot us in any of our 4 offices across the city centre!

Our professional uniformed staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have and can tell you about some of our up-coming Open House events, which give home-sellers and landlords the opportunity to open the doors of their properties for relaxed and informal viewings.

In addition to sales and rentals, we are also the number one agent for property management in Manchester, taking the hassle away from your Manchester property management at a low cost – so you can just sit back and watch your investment grow!

For more details, please contact Associate Director, Andrew Seldon, directly on 0161 245 1111.

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/.

A fantastic and rare opportunity to purchase a family sized townhouse, overlooking the Bridgewater Canal and close to the heart of Sale Town Centre.

The Moorings property, situated on Britannia Road in Sale, Cheshire, is a four bedroom home in a sought after location that is on the market with Thornley Groves – the leading Sale Estate Agent – for just £299,950!

With the added appeal of a waterfront environment and set over three floors, this unique accommodation comprises, to the ground floor: entrance hall, WC, utility area, bedroom one and also includes integral garage.

To the first floor there is an excellent sized kitchen diner, a living room complete with balcony overlooking the waterfront, and a family bathroom, whilst to the second floor are a further three bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room.

To the rear of the property there is a partially lawned garden with a patio area, all of which is enclosed via timber fencing. A timber gate leads to a side passageway providing access to the front of the property, which includes off road parking in addition to the properties integral garage.

This really is a perfect Sale home for buyers looking for the unique combination of spacious family accommodation and town house sophistication.

The Moorings on Britannia Road will also appeal to buy-to-let investors, who can expect a high return on investment. The accommodation is currently rented out and the lounge area is used as an occasional bedroom, maximising the annual rental potential (current rental yield of 7%).

As any Manchester City Centre or Trafford Estate Agents will tell you, there is a common misconception about the Manchester property market that too many homes were built too quickly in the peak of the pre-economic crisis years.

In fact the number of unoccupied Manchester homes is relatively low, and even at the height of the downturn in 2008 the city and houses for rent in Sale, Cheshire, never really struggled for demand for tenants.

This home represents a fantastic example of a versatile property that could be bought and made as appealing to tenants looking for Trafford house rentals as it will be to families with small children.

For an information sheet on the Moorings, Britannia Road in Sale, Cheshire please click: http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THGRSALE&AID=THGRSALE&PID=TSP04486.

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

As reported in Residential Landlord earlier this month, the number of tenants registered with Thornley Groves, Manchester’s leading Estate Agent, has increased 117 percent since the start of the year, propelling demand for rented property in the City Centre to an all time high.

This large pool of registered applicants is good news for the city’s rental market, which is currently in high demand ahead of the start of the new University academic year in September.

Demand also looks set to be given a further shot in the arm with the swelling of MediaCityUK, when the BBC finally relocates to the north in earnest later this year.

There is a common misconception about the Manchester property market that too many homes were built too quickly in the peak of the pre-economic crisis years. In fact the number of unoccupied Manchester apartments is relatively low, and even at the height of the downturn in 2008 the city never really struggled for demand for tenants.

As explained by Thornley Groves’ Managing Director, Michael Groves, it is the scarcity of these new developments – rather than a lack of consumer funds – that has caused an increase in demand for rented accommodation in Manchester City Centre in recent years.

“What the period of illiquidity did bring was a halt to new investment in the City Centre, with the real hangover of this being a lack of new development schemes and consequently new homes,” said Groves. “So while demand has grown organically thanks to the increasing affluence of the city and a strong network effect brought about by an influx of tenants seeking to live and work in the City Centre, the stock of available homes to cater for them has not grown at the same rate.”

“There is however, an attractive pool of existing stock available, and the current combination of high demand and affordable homes means that now is the perfect time to invest in the buy-to-let market in Manchester. An investment for example in a City Centre apartment valued at £100,000 could likely be rented out for around £700 a month, providing a total annual income of £8,400 and representing an 8.4% return on investment. This is obviously significantly higher than the 3% return that buy-to-let investors have become accustomed to in the area in recent years, making the current market look very appealing.”

If you are thinking of investing in buy-to-let property in Manchester City Centre, call Andrew Seldon, Associate Director responsible for Manchester City Centre operations for Thornley Groves – Manchester’s leading Estate Agents – on 0161 245 1100 or email manchester@thornleygroves.co.uk.

As the leading provider of property management services in Manchester for the private buy-to-let investor, Thornley Groves have a large team of property managers providing a full property management services to over 1,500 landlords.

This is designed to take away the headache of managing buy-to-let property and is ideal for new investors who are looking to move into the market. If you are interested in this service please contact us directly at http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/.

Are you searching for a modern semi detached home in Altrincham, Cheshire? If so, Thornley Groves – the leading Altrincham Estate Agents – has an attractive and competitively priced property available for you!

Alberbury Avenue, Timperley, Cheshire, is a fantastic 3 bedroom home that comes complete with spacious conservatory, and is on the market for just £189,950.

This is a modern home in the highly sought after location of Altrincham, Cheshire, which really stands out against the Manchester property landscape. Brought to the market at this value, it will surely excite any prospective buyer searching for a semi detached home in the area.

In addition to its three bedrooms, this property offers comfortable living space throughout including Entrance Porch, Living Room and a Fitted Dining Kitchen with access to the Conservatory.

On the 1st floor there are 3 good bedrooms with the master boasting an En suite and full width fitted wardrobes. There is also a Family Bathroom. Externally a driveway provides ample Parking and there are front and rear gardens.

Its combination of modern living and location within the sought after market town of Altrincham make this home an attractive and unique proposition that will surely attract attention from people looking for this type of property, so please book an appointment as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

As the leading Trafford Estate Agents, Thornley Groves have offices across Altrincham, Sale and Hale, as well as Manchester City Centre, and pride ourselves on being the best Estate Agents in Manchester.

We make ourselves available for accompanied viewings from 8am until 8pm Mon to Fri and 9am ’til 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and maintain a very high staff to property ratio of high calibre uniformed professionals who are dedicated to helping find the right property for you.

But don’t just take our word for it, try us out for yourselves and see what you think! Our Branch Manager for the Altrincham branch of Thornley Groves, Douglas Plant, is available on 0161 942 4117 and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For an information sheet on the Alberbury Avenue, Timperley, Cheshire, please click: http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THGRALTR&AID=THGRALTR&PID=TAP01475.

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

Are you searching for a modern, high-spec apartment in the much sought after south Manchester suburb of Hale? If so Hale Estate Agents Thornley Groves have the perfect property for you!

Chesham Place, Bowdon, Cheshire, is a magnificent 3 bedroom apartment in a prestigious development on the fringe of Hale village.

The original mansion house was converted into 9 apartments by Belmont Homes in 2005, and the apartment retains the large rooms, ceiling heights and features one would expect from a building of this age, while being complimented by a very large and high quality contemporary finish.

This luxury 3 bedroom apartment is on the market for just £1,100,000 and comes complete with superb living/dining room with solid oak flooring, stylish breakfast kitchen, games room, communal gardens and undercroft parking for residents.

Bowdon has long been regarded as one of the most sought after and prestigious locations in which to live. The nearby centres of both Hale and Altrincham are within a short distance and between them offer a range of shops that cater for all everyday needs. There are also a large number of restaurants and bars locally and schooling for children of all ages and denominations, both in the state and private sector is very well provided for, as are recreational facilities.

For the commuter, easy access is gained to all of the surrounding commercial centres via the first class road and rail network, including the Metrolink tram system which has high frequency services into Manchester city centre and beyond. For the international traveller, Manchester Airport is just fifteen minutes away by car.

Demand for Trafford property is currently high and we would encourage anybody interested in seeing this stunning home to make an appointment to come along and view it for themselves, as this is one of the more unique apartments for sale in Hale.

Thornley Groves are available for accompanied viewings between 8am until 8pm Mon to Fri and 9am until 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays, with late night opening every Wednesday until 9am – we really do everything we can to make property viewings as easy and accessible as we possibly can for you!

For an information sheet on the Chesham Place property please click: http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=THGRHALE&AID=THGRHALE&PID=THP06476.

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

The number of tenants looking for rental property in Manchester City Centre with Thornley Groves reached an all time high this month, providing further evidence that the Manchester property market is returning to full swing.

The number of tenants registered with Thornley Groves – Manchester’s leading Estate Agents – has increased 117 percent since the start of the year, propelling demand for rented property in the city centre to an all time high.

These figures follow two recent reports from Thornley Groves indicating that sales activity across Manchester has also increased significantly this year.

The number of people looking for rented accommodation in the city centre traditionally increases in July, driven in large part by the influx of university students into the area ahead of the new academic year.

Significantly however, numbers are up more than 50 percent on July 2009, having reached their highest peak in recorded history. We really are seeing more people than ever before looking for Manchester lettings!

This increase will come as welcome news for the Manchester property industry, and represents a superb opportunity for investors looking to enter the buy-to-let market. There remains a shortage of new investment in buy-to-let stock following the period of illiquidity brought about by the on-set of the world recession in late 2008.

With such high current interest in the Manchester property market amongst tenants, we believe that the current window offers the perfect opportunity for new investors to enjoy a high return.

With the recent opening of our new state of the art office on John Dalton Street, Thornley Groves is expanding alongside the market to cope with growing demand. We now operate 4 offices across Manchester city centre, employing 40 sales & lettings consultants and maintaining a higher staff to property ratio than other agents.

In addition to lettings and sales, we also pride ourselves on being the best managing agents in Manchester, providing dedicated property management in Manchester City Centre and the surrounding suburbs we operate in.

For a full list of Thornley Groves properties available for rent in Manchester City Centre, please visit the rentals section of our site: http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/search-rent/.

Alternatively, for a free valuation on your own property go to: http://www.thornleygroves.co.uk/valuation-request/