Estate Magazine: The January Issue

Estate MAGAZINE VOL 09 / JAN 2 01 8

BY FLAMBARD WILLIAMS

N ew Year , N EW Res oluti ons

w h ic h is b e s t to b u y?

TH E L ATE S T DE VE L OP ME NT S

START EARNING MORE FROM YOUR MONEY

BUY TO LET, FUNDS OR FRACTIONAL

EXCLUSIVE NEW LAUNCHES FOR 2018

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Estate Magazine We lc o m e to y o u r m o nt h l y e d it io n o f a l l o f th e late st p ro p e r t y new s , e x c l u s ive deve lo p m e n ts & in f o r m a t ive c it y g u id e s .

INTRODU CTION Welcome to Estate, the property magazine brought to you by Flambard Williams, the UK’s award-winning property specialists.

Each issue we will include a selection of all of our latest properties, not forgetting exclusive property news, tips & tricks.

CONTACT U S The Aquarium Lower Anchor Street Chelmsford United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0)207 183 0646 Email: client.care@flambardwilliams.co.uk Website: www.flambardwilliams.co.uk

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PAGE OF CONTENTS

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york house

new year, new resolutions

LIVERPOOL’S L AT E S T

THIS MONTH’S PROPERTY NEWS

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o n e wolstenholme

N E W YE A R, N E W RE S OL U TI O N S

High-quality accommodation near

Find out why now’s the best time to

the city centre and albert docks

start earning more from your money

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N EW ELD ON GR OV E

w h ic h is b e s t to b u y?

The ideal, low price investment

Buy to Let, Property Funds or Fractional

and residential development

Ownership? We give you the low-down

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Th e C havasse Building

C h oos in g th e righ t b rok e r

Our new high-yielding development

We share our top tips on finding a

in a prime city-centre location

professional broker you can trust

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OU R N E W E S TATE AGE N CY We’re shaking up the local property market in the new year!

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x1 the tower THIS MONTH’S F E AT U R E D

MANCHESTER’S L AT E S T

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n u mber 47

DOW N TOW N

A fantastic purpose-built student

Manchester’s iconic development

development, in Leicester city centre

has released its final block!

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aykon

M a n h atta n

Luxurious living in London’s finest

New York luxury, made in the beating

development, designed by Versace

heart of the city of Manchester

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centenary house

M a n c h e s te r Wate rs

Leeds’ exclusive new development:

Manchester’s luxurious tenant retreat,

Perfect location, flawless interiors

overlooking the tranquil waterfront

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CONTRIBUTORS MAN AGIN G DIRE C TOR Christopher Whetstone

ED ITOR & H E A D OF MA RKE TIN G Jannaire Faulkner

S U B E DITOR Martyn Taylor

SA L E S DIRE C TOR Paul Tillett

PR OPE RTY C ON S U LTA N TS Charleigh Cooper Sam Rexhepi Niro Satkunalingam Jack Percival Hope Barrell Yingkit Tang Andy Walker

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LETTERS FROM EDITOR We l c o m e t o T he J anuary Issue Happy New Year to all of our readers, we hope you had a fantastic Christmas!

In this month’s issue, we take a look at why the New Year is the prime time to make your money work harder and start (or continue) your property investment journey. What’s more, we’ve announced a few exciting new developments in the UK’s Northern Powerhouse, Liverpool. Go to pages 8 and 14 to find out more.

For more information about any of the features in this magazine, or if you would like to advertise with us, please do get in touch.

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Welcome to york HOUSE York House, Liverpool From ÂŁ1 1 5 ,000 York House is a Grade Two listed building nestled in the shadow of Liverpool One, on cobbled streets that make up the Rope-walks. A carefully considered design having planning permission agreed for eighteen apartments over five stories, with ten in the period structure and a further eight housed in a glass linked extension to the rear.

A sympathetic conversion will impact the existing floorplans minimally whilst retaining the existing features within the original building, the apartments will appeal to both investors and owner occupiers alike. A stunning Georgian refinement concealing a contemporary addition, a rare opportunity.

York House offers buyers a unique opportunity to purchase a beautiful period property located in coveted conservation area, Georgian splendour with a contemporary flair.

The stunning location places you in the immediate vicinity of the bars and restaurants of Duke street and delivers a high specification for each apartment, from high speed Internet with CCTV access to Contemporary No Name designer kitchens in a choice of colours, plus indulgent bathrooms, ensuring a bespoke package for the discerning client.

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Classy boutique development with exposed bricks and sleek, on-trend designs

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ONE WOLSTENHOLME

s q u a r e One Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool Fro m £92 ,95 0

Offering an incredible return on investment (ROI) which could exceed 81% in just 5 years, One Wolstenholme Square represents a fantastic opportunity for all types of Buy to Let investors.

Featuring 447 luxury modern apartments, One Wolstenholme Square sits at the heart of a government funded £100 million urban redevelopment scheme.

Positioned close to the city centre and Albert Docks this new build development offers residents the highest quality accommodation, all conveniently located within a ten minute walk to Liverpool’s main attractions.

With units starting from as little as £87,950 Buy to Let investors will quickly reap the property growth benefits of this fantastic development.

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has provided estimations of completed units and has valued them between £100,000 - £110,000.

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Offering an incredible return on investment which could exceed 81% in just 5 years, One Wolstenholme represents a fantastic opportunity for all types of Buy to Let investors

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new eldon grove LIVERPOOL Prices from £95,995 Whether you’re looking to purchase a residential property for yourself or a Buy-to-Let investment to earn you a solid income, New Eldon Grove offers an incredible opportunity to purchase a fantastic property at an amazing price.

New Eldon Grove provides the perfect balance of past and present, as the apartments are set within peaceful surroundings, yet on the edge of the vibrant Liverpool city centre, which boasts a diverse mix of bars, restaurants, clubs, theatres and shopping to suit every preference.

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New Eldon Grove provides the perfect balance of past & present, set within peaceful surroundings The development incorporates the three original Grade II-listed blocks, alongside three new blocks of stylish and contemporary apartments. Carefully designed to preserve the heritage of the site while serving the needs of a new generation, Eldon Grove benefits from a community garden and shared landscaping, as well as parking, bike storage, and secured entrance hallways.

The original blocks have been re-imagined for 21st century living, with fully modernised fitted kitchens and bathrooms, while benefiting from the character of the Victorian buildings, with mullioned bay windows and their own front doors leading from the external walkways.

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THE chavassE BUILDING The Chavasse Building, Liverpool Fro m ÂŁ1 01 ,5 00 The Chavasse Building is a collaborative development, which sees an experienced and innovative partnership working together to enhance a historic area of the city with a great residential scheme.

The focus for the scheme has been the provision of sustainable residential accommodation geared towards the requirements of modern, city centre living. All apartments in the scheme are currently larger than the comparable competitor’s properties that are in relation to value per square foot.

Location wise, the scheme benefits from being in a central position and within a short walk to Liverpool ONE shopping complex and everything the City of Liverpool has to offer.

Complete with a residents gym, rooftop communal gardens and secure underground parking, these spacious apartments are perfect for either residential first time buyers or investors looking to achieve an assured 7% NET rental yield.

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The Chavasse Building is the ideal development for those wanting to live in a prime central location

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New Year,

new resolutions This year let’s break the cycle, and keep a New Year’s resolution, starting with planning for you and your family’s future.

It is never too late to start building a property portfolio and anyone who has started on this road knows that you have to begin somewhere and that all starts with your first property.

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Refresh your

property goals

x x x

Earn more from your money & start planning for you and your family’s future Despite the changes in the Tax Law, demand in the rental sector will continue to rise pushing yields even higher still It’s never too late to start building a property portfolio, you have to begin somewhere and that all starts with your first property

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new year, new resolutions Well, where did 2017 go? For me, this year has flown by, and like most people after a great night of celebration, when the bells chime in the New Year I will be making the usual pledges to myself to go to the gym more, live a healthier lifestyle and be an overall better person. There will be other silent promises I make to myself, along the lines of being more sensible with my money and saving for the future! However, much like most New Year’s resolutions, 2 months in I will have stopped going to the gym, my lifestyle will revert to the norm, and my financial planning is unlikely to have changed.

This year let’s break that cycle, and keep our New Year’s resolutions, starting with planning for you and your family’s future. It’s never too late to start building a property portfolio and anyone who has started on this road knows that you have to begin somewhere and that all starts with your first property.

These days, money sat in the bank is not where it should reside.

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Rates, despite rising, are still near all time lows, meaning your money on deposit is actually losing money with inflation sat at around 3%.

Conversely, prices in both Bond and Equity markets remain near all time highs, meaning yields on property remains attractive to investors, and demand in the rental sector will continue to rise pushing yields even higher still. See below a quote from RICS that states that despite the change in tax law in April this year Rental demand continues unabated:

“This supply & demand mismatch is expected to squeeze rents higher in the year ahead. This is generally across the UK, although London is a slight exception, where respondents envisage virtually no rental growth over the coming 12 months.”

What does all this mean to you the investor, are you too late? Where should I buy? How do I get started?

There are many first time investors that are overwhelmed with questions and queries they need answered by a property expert.

This means that the properties we sell are not to be found advertised on Rightmove or Zoopla, and given that they are off-plan are sold at a discounted price, typically 10-15% below present market prices. This enables you the investor to not only buy the property at a great price, but enables you to be first to market, giving you the best choice of property available. By the time most developments hit the usual websites your advantage has disappeared, so you need to move quick and have a broker who is both independent, and has a wide range of properties to show you.

Here at flambard Williams, our mission is to help both first time investors and those with a large portfolio find their dream buy to let.

With our dedicated and experienced team of property brokers, live research team and after sales care department, we’re here to help you earn more from your money. It is our job to help tailor your search for the ideal property, and deliver on your expectations.

We listen to your reasons for investing and future goals and help you meet and exceed these through personalised solutions. So, why use a broker? There are a number of reasons that it is important to use a professional property broker. One of the main reasons would be that we offer properties that are off-market, but what does that mean?

Here at Flambard Williams we have properties covering the whole of the UK, and covering all types, from high end residential, to a range of fantastic student properties across the UK. So for any budget, and any location in the UK, call us today on: 0207 183 0646 to speak to one of our helpful property experts, and secure the property of your dreams, rather than just dreaming of owning one, make it a reality today!

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Buy to Let, Property Funds or Fractional Ownership: Which is Best to Buy? There are many ways to invest in property, aside from your standard buy-to-let model.

There are a number of investment products that offer access to different sectors of the broader asset class that do not require you to actually buy the property, and allow you the investor to get in on the act without necessarily having get your hands dirty.

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The question is, are they any good and can they replicate what you achieve when you actually buy the property? We discuss the various options available, and whether they in fact achieve the end goal, being involved in the property market. The main problem with buying a property is usually costs associated with it’s purchase.

Finally, there is the running of the property and all that it entails, so investing in buy-to-let isn’t as simple as buying a property, sitting back and watching the money roll in, or could it be that simple?

Well the running of a property these days can be made a lot easier as many of the new style agents perform all tasks that a would-be landlord would normally have to

You have legal fees, stamp duty and

Investing in buy-to-let isn’t as simple as buying a property, sitting back & watching the money roll in - or could it really be that simple? other associated costs that all impact on the cost of your investment, hence affecting the return you make. When buying a typical buy-to-let most investors concentrate on residential property and do not venture into other types such as commercial where it may be possible to increase returns.

worry about, and at a price that is not to punitive, typically around 8% of the total rent achieved. For this, all you have to do is sit back and watch the money hit your account monthly, or in many cases every 3 months. This means that the new landlord of today doesn’t need to live near the property and can look Another issue with many investors, further afield, in most cases achieving greater returns. and a subject we have discussed before, is that many would-be What if you like property, but do landlords tend to purchase not need the aggravation of going properties local to them, again through the buying process and restricting their investment choice. maintenance?

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b u y t o l e t, p r o p e r t y f u n d s o r f r a c t i o n a l o w n e r s h i p ?

Well, all of this can be negated by investing in a property fund.

Investors have to decide whether they want to invest in bricks and mortar funds, which own the buildings they invest in, or property share funds, which own the shares of companies that own the buildings. These funds can diversify their investment base and shift into the commercial sector where they can purchase land or property that is rented by companies.

One advantage of a property fund is unlike physical property, these property funds can be placed in ISA’s, or your pension, making them far more flexible and also tax efficient, giving them a large advantage over physical buy-to-let.

Much like physical property though, those funds that invest in bricks and mortar are constrained by the fact that the property market is quite illiquid, meaning that selling or buying a property is not a quick process. Again, like a traditional buy-to-let investment transaction costs form a large part of a property funds business costs and can reduce returns considerably. An alternative

returns considerably. An alternative to this is a property fund that invests in shares of companies that invest in the property market. They move like a traditional equity fund and are obviously far more liquid. These do not suffer the problem of redemptions that open-ended funds holding bricks and mortar do, if investors want their money back, they can simply sell the shares they own.

Property funds come in two forms, open ended fund or closed ended funds. The main difference is open ended funds have an unlimited amount of shares in circulation and are issued as demand dictates by the fund itself, whereas in closed ended funds there are a fixed amount of shares in circulation that can only be purchased from other investors and not the fund itself.

The open ended fund is set up so that an investor can get in, and exit quickly. This means that the fund has to retain a large cash buffer to cover redemptions, and therefore does not fully invest all the clients money in the property itself. Like traditional buy-to-let, another issue for

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property funds can be valuations of the properties, this can be a worry to investors as a fund can revalue it’s portfolio at anytime, and given the subjective nature of property pricing this can lead to large fluctuations in the value of the assets, both up or down.

Many market participants say that open ended funds are not the best vehicle to take advantage of the property market, as a large proportion of the fund itself is not put to work. So despite many advantages, there are also many drawbacks with this form of investment. Another method of owning property is through fractional ownership schemes.

This method of ownership has in the past mainly been used for high cost tangible assets, where the parties involved wish to mitigate the risk of ownership and share the burden of costs or benefits with other parties. In property schemes it is often done with student or HMO type property, or indeed now the new care home fractional ownership. All of these schemes give you ownership and a title deed, 23

but unlike normal buy-to-let investments, these tend to offer little in the way of capital growth.

They are primarily very low cost, offering strong ROI, but exist in a market that is both less liquid than conventional markets and also one where participants’ budgets are smaller.

So how does this all stack up when wishing to invest in property? Well in general it would appear that although the aforementioned does offer slightly different advantages in their own right, none capture the full benefits derived from a more traditional buy-to-let investment and as such are not the best way to take full advantage of that market, but should perhaps be used as away of diversifying your interest in property along side the property you own.

Put simply, nothing beats owning the actual bricks and mortar, and as any investor will tell you the fact that you can actually touch a physical property and see where your money has gone is a very satisfying and empowering feeling.

How to Choose

the right broker for you Whether you are beginning your search for your first property, or you already have a portfolio of properties, it is key to choose a buy-to-let broker that looks after your every needs.

A broker that offers you value and and is not just there to sell you a property and then disappear. So, how do you choose the right one?

Well we here at Flambard Williams have compiled a list of key attributes that we consider essential when deciding who to use.

TRUSTWORTHY Are they a company that have a track record, look at the likes of Trust Pilot. How long have they been trading and are they a company that answer your questions in an open and frank way, giving both the pros and cons of each development.

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EDUCATE OR SELL A professional broker should help you search for the right property for you the investor, and should not be there to just sell you what they have.

Here at Flambard Williams, our brokers are trained to listen to your requirements, understand your risk appetite and then go and search for the right property for you. If we do not have the right property then we will say so, but we will never sell you something that is wrong for you. We are happy to advise on all aspects of the market and help you as a client on your journey into the buy-to-let

market, whether we sell to you or not.

this is not a requirement it is a testament to the company’s achievements and performance in their chosen field. This year, we have won three prestigious awards, namely at the Bentley Property awards 2017-18. Added to this, we were asked to contribute to this years’ Parliamentary Review.

AFTERCARE The company you choose must have an efficient and friendly aftercare team. Many companies will take their commission and then leave you to your own devices, as far as they are concerned their job is done.

Well that is far from the truth, and it is often at the latter stages that a client will need advice and assistance. Flambard Williams have a dedicated team who cover all aspects of the purchase. This is facilitated by our people on the end of a phone or by a new fully automated deal tracker that the client can interact with, download documents to, and at their leisure log into and see at what point in the process their transaction is.

ARE THEY INDEPENDENT? This is a key factor to consider as many brokers are tied to certain developers and as such do not have the freedom to offer you, the client, the best option for you as they are limited to the properties their developer builds. This is a common problem and means that you need to find a truly independent broker that can search, research and deliver a development or property that gives you everything possible without restrictions.

RECOGNISED IN THE INDUSTRY

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In any industry excellence is recognised, and the property market is no exception. To have any award in your chosen industry should demonstrate to any would be client that the company they are about to deal with is recognised by it’s peers, and is considered to excel. Although

Visit www.flambardwilliams.co.uk/news for the full article and for more property news and advice. Alternatively, you can contact us on: 0207 183 0646 to speak to one of our professional brokers about your needs as an investor today.

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X1 THE TOWER The Tower, Liverpool From £1 2 4 ,995 The Tower is the fifth and final phase of X1 The Quarter, X1’s award-winning development located near the beautiful Liverpool waterfront, with all previous phases sold out and fully tenanted.

The success of the previous phases demonstrate the huge demand for prime residential accommodation in Liverpool, and The Tower at X1 The Quarter is sure to prove popular with both investors and future tenants.

The Tower is comprised of 196 new-build luxury apartments, ranging from spectacular spacious studios to premium three bedroom apartments, all situated in the very heart of Liverpool.

The proximity of Liverpool’s universities and the low supply of high quality student accommodation in the city make the area around X1 The Quarter especially attractive to the large student population in Liverpool.

Each apartment will be built to the highest possible standard, with completion expected to be Q4 2018.

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No.47 LEICESTER

guaranteed rental income

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When it comes to purpose built student accommodation, it’s all about the location. #47 is ideally located in the very heart of Leicester City Centre, providing 47 luxury student studios and offering investors a fantastic opportunity to purchase a quality development in a major UK city.

Take advantage of a market which is structurally undersupplied, where demand is high and rents are rising. This is one of the safest and affordable investment opportunities available, in an excellent location and belonging to an asset class that has outperformed all others for at least 5 years.

Spread over a brand new 7 storey building, each studio and flat will be completely self-contained, with private kitchens, bathrooms, and will be fully furnished. They even each have their own balcony!

The development will also feature high quality finishes and energy efficient technology, ensuring the ultimate experience in contemporary living for discerning residents and long term sustainability.

#47 will offer residents superior communal facilities, including a ground floor reception, laundry room, roof terraces, cycle parking, a fitness room, a communal lounge, games room & a garden area.

FANTASTIC FACILITIES

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AY KON -

LONDON Based in Nine Elms, this is the ultimate in branded living, fantastically located for you to enjoy all that London has to offer.

The latest addition to the London Skyline, this is set to dramatically transform the area into an ultra-modern residential and internationally significant business district.

Branded residences by Versace Home, with stunning views across London from 50 storeys, with studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses.

In regards to location, Aykon is just a short walk from Westminster, with a new connection between Nine Elms & Pimlico. The city has four main airports in close proximity, centrally located between Asia and America.

Luxurious facilities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, state-of-the-art gymnasium and 24-hour concierge.

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AYKON is set to dramatically transform the area into an ultra-modern residential and internationally significant business district

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centenary house Centenary House, Leeds Fro m £1 2 7 ,000 Part of the Northern Powerhouse, Leeds is a major city with a population of 781,000. The city is the heart of Leeds City Region (LCR), a cluster of 10 local authorities with a combined population of 3 million.

Worth over £60 billion, the region’s economy is the largest outside London and accounts for 5% of the UK’s economic output. LCR’s population has grown 3.1% over the past five years with a further 2.5% growth forecast for the next five years.

Increasing demand has led to changes in the residential market.

The region needs over 90,000 units delivered by 2021. However, only 60,000 residential units are currently in the pipeline for this period, creating a housing shortfall of 30,000.

Leeds has also seen the UK’s highest growth of private sector jobs at 6.1% in 2015, ahead of London at 4.4% and well above the national average of 2.5%. Vacancy rates in the housing market have fallen from 5% in 2010 to just 2.5% in 2016 and are pushing prices upwards. JLL’s rental growth forecast suggests that Leeds is set to have one of the UK’s largest rental growth over the next five years at 22.2%.

Simultaneously, with a projected house price growth of 21.6% between 2017 and 2021, JLL forecasts that the annual price growth in Leeds will surpass Manchester, Liverpool and other major UK cities by 2020.

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Leeds will have the 7th fastest growing resident population in the UK up to 2020, and the city’s population is forecast to increase 9.6% by 2033

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OXYGEN TOWER MA N C H E S TE R From £310,611 Oxygen is a 31 story neighbourhood located in Manchester’s emerging Piccadilly Basin district. A short walk to the bustling bohemian Northern Quarter and regenerated Piccadilly hub, this new luxury development combines the highest build quality with hotel-standard leisure facilities and breathtaking views of a rising global destination.

Oxygen is designed as a modern vertical village offering a diverse range of accommodation and amenities to support a thriving new urban community.

At the heart of the building is a vibrant social hub which offers residents a wealth of luxury leisure amenities featuring a gymnasium, spa and shared outdoor spaces including a garden terrace of stepped allotments on the south corner of the building.

Every apartment and townhouse is finished to exceptionally high standards. Full height windows flood the space with natural daylight and balconies offer panoramic views over the city and the Peak District National Park beyond.

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GOING Downtown FINAL BLOCK NOW RELEASED MA N C H E S T E R Last block starting from £240,065 An energetic community at the gate way to Manchester, providing a spacious range of 368, one, two and three bedroom apartments. Perfect for those that are looking to make their dream home, while also proving popular for tenants, providing the ideal property investment.

Nestled on the banks of the River Irwell, the development will provide the luxury of concierge, a wealth of high grade private realm and communal roof terraces incorporating outdoor kitchens and ‘chillout’ zones. Dried and chilled post rooms ensure you don’t have to be at home to take receipt of goods or perishable food store deliveries as downtown’s designated concierge will take care of it.

Rapid response on-site maintenance and support provides peace of mind for hassle free living and large service lifts ensure moving in is trouble free. Biometric and monitored entry provides a more secure living experience.

Relieve the stresses of a working day in the on-site fitness suite, steam room and plunge-pools, relax in the spacious lobby or even enjoy a movie in the state of the art media room. If working from home you can make use of Downtown’s business centre while you enjoy unrestricted high speed broadband access throughout the property.

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MANHATTAN Manhattan, Manchester From £351,000 Welcome to Manhattan, Manchester’s newest ultra premium apartment building. Situated in the beating heart of the city, just off New York Street sitting at the entrance to Chinatown, the development comprises 42 one and two bedroom apartments with opulent interiors, a full concierge and a multi-level garden wall housing each apartment’s private terrace.

Marrying contemporary and industrial architecture, this exclusive development brings the epitome of New York loft style elegance to the vibrant connections of an M1 city centre postcode. Situated off New York street at the entranceof Chinatown, Manhattan is home to 42 luxury one and two bedroom apartments.

Each has been created with the very highest standards of finish, including floor to ceiling windows and private terraces set into a lush multi-level green wall, for added natural privacy to complement the views - especially the 7th floor duplex penthouses which offer views over King Street and across the city. On leaving Manhattan, residents can step out straight into the second largest Chinatown in the UK, with the business district, the cultural quarter and the Piccadilly travel hub accessible within a five minute walk.

Part of Manchester’s progressive attitude and youthful energy is fuelled by the 90,000 students that attend its leading universities and colleges, increased to 400,000 students attending universities within an hours drive.

One of the largest student populations in Europe, this includes 20,000 international students that travel here from more than 180 countries.

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N E W Y O R K L U X U RY, MADE IN MANCHESTER

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MANCHESTER WAT E R S MANCHESTER From £109,995 X1 Manchester Waters is a residential development located close to the centre of the UK’s ‘second city’ of Manchester. The development is set to be the perfect tenant retreat, overlooking the tranquil waterfront whilst being near the vibrant city centre, offering tenants the best of both worlds.

This outstanding development is comprised of five phases and a total of more than 500 apartments, furnished to the highest standard. Ranging from spacious studios to high-end three-beds, most apartments will benefit from the spectacular view of the waterfront. X1 Manchester Waters is the perfect place for residents to relax and unwind, with the addition of a residential cinema room to allow residents to socialise.

The location of X1 Manchester Waters is truly unparalleled. With two Metrolink stops located within a 5-minute walk, residents are able to reach Manchester’s city centre with ease, and enjoy everything that ‘The Capital of the North’ has to offer.

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it’s time to shake up the property market

LET’S SHAKE UP THE MARKET Flambard Williams are extremely excited to announce the launch of When you think about what an agent their local residential property arm. simply does they take pictures, Flambard Williams have long been value your home, put it on the internet and wait for calls to come in. experts in the provision of Buy to Let properties to clients around the If you are lucky they will show potential buyers around, but globe. We have processed tens of seriously, should they be charging up millions of pounds worth of to 3% for this? With the current property over the last 5 years for average house price (at the time of both investors and residential print) being close to £400,000 in clients. However, the question

Flambard Williams offer the same service as any other estate agent, we’ll just do it for a fraction of the price we get asked more than any other is whether we offer a residential sales side of our business to local clients.

We have now decided to respond to client demand, and are delighted to announce that we will be launching our local residential side as of January 2018.

Chelmsford, fees can range from anywhere between £4,000 up to an eye watering £12,000. So we are looking to charge a flat fee of just £995 to clients who wish to sell their home in the Essex area.

We can offer the same service as any other estate agent in the local area We are not here to simply make up just that we will do it for a fraction the numbers. At Flambard Williams of the price. we feel that only a few agents deal So, if you are interested in selling with the majority of the property your home, call us today on: 01245 sales across Essex and many of these 206 225. estate agents charge exuberant fees for doing very little.