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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM // ISSUE 358

28 FEB – 13 MAR 2014

LIVERPOOL’S GUIDE TO PROPERTY & CULTURE

AFFORDABLE LUXURY HOMES STRONG INTEREST AT ST AIDAN’S PLACE

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EDITOR’S LETTER...

As we wave goodbye to a wet and windy February, the month of March brings a bright new beginning for Liverpool’s iconic Everyman theatre.

In this issue we chat to Olivier awardwinning playwright Michael Wynne, who enjoyed early success at the Hope Street venue and is now preparing to return to the new incarnation of the theatre with his latest project.

And with spring approaching, our interiors spread will help breathe new life into your home, whilst our handy guide provides renovation tips for those looking to tackle more than the decor.

Plus, if you still haven’t downloaded your free tickets to the New Home Show then we’ve got all the latest details on the big event, and our Hot Topic brings you up to date on the codes of practice to ensure our property industry is ethical.

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67 Interiors Bring your home to life this spring

42 Six Best Lets The best of the lettings market

68 ON THE COVER Talent Playwright Michael Wynne looks forward to staging latest show at the new Everyman

46 ON THE COVER Hot Topic Choosing an ethical agent 53 Ask the Experts Your property questions answered

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W H AT ’ S O N T H E M A R K E T ?

BAYTHORNE ROAD, LIVERPOOL L4

SHEILA RENSHAW proprietor, Priory Property Services VIEW NOW 0151 260 0300

How much? £89,000 Bedrooms Three Close to Ideally located close to all amenities and easily accessible to Liverpool city centre and all its attractions.

Benefits from Front and rear gardens.

Agent’s view “We are pleased to offer this townhouse situated in L4.

The property consists of three bedrooms, through lounge, kitchen, bathroom, double glazing, central heating and front and rear gardens. It is marketed at an inviting price.”

FLORALWOOD, LIVERPOOL L17

ASHLEIGH SUMNER sales and lettings consultant, Farrell Heyworth VIEW NOW 0151 281 8181

How much? £325,000 Bedrooms Four Close to The property provides direct access to Otterspool Promenade and the River Mersey, and also to the extensive facilities available on Aigburth Road and Aigburth Vale. There is also direct access to the city centre.

Benefits from Lovely front and rear gardens, off-road parking and no chain.

Agent’s view “This modern property is well planned and spacious throughout, benefiting from front and back gardens, off-road parking, kitchen/diner, a study and four good size bedrooms.

An internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate the property and its location.”

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

EAST QUAY, WAPPING DOCK, LIVERPOOL L3

LYN FITZPATRICK property consultant, Keppie Massie Residential VIEW NOW 0151 236 9660

How much? £259,950 Bedrooms Two double bedrooms.

Close to Albert Dock, Liverpool ONE shopping centre, ACC Liverpool.

Benefits from Split level lounge/dining room, a German designed Leicht kitchen with Gaggenauu fridge-freezer and a top quality Miele dishwasher and washing machine, two spacious double bedrooms with original features, quality lighting and plenty of storage, two bathrooms and a laundry room.

Agent’s view “There aren’t enough superlatives to describe this property but imagine an incredibly spacious city centre apartment in an architecturally significant building.”

FRANCIS WAY, LIVERPOOL L16

NAOMI HARDY sales manager, BE Property Services VIEW NOW 0151 428 1769

How much? £174,950 Bedrooms Three Close to Amenities include shops, excellent schools for all age ranges and transportation links.

Benefits from Extensive rear garden, conservatory and wrap around extension.

Agent’s view “A well presented extended semi-detached property, located in the popular residential area of Childwall, L16.”

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W NE

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£1,100,000

£595,000

OAKFIELD AVENUE, WOOLTON, L25 Individually designed detached property, spacious accommodation throughout, occupying a prime position, enjoying a substantial plot, sweeping driveway, impressive front elevation, impressive reception hall, lounge, EPC D

DRUIDS CROSS GARDENS, LIVERPOOL, L18 Substantially extended semi detached house, beautifully presented throughout, improved to a high standard, six bedrooms over two floors, desirable & affluent location, utility room & cloakroom/wc, sitting room & lounge, EPC F W NE

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£499,950

Guide Price £450,000

BARONCROFT ROAD, WOOLTON, L25 Individual detached residence, substantial & mature gardens, entrance porch & reception hall, impressive glazing, spacious lounge & attractive orangery, office/study & formal dining room, quality breakfast kitchen & ground floor wc, EPC D

DRUIDS CROSS ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 Detached family residence, well proportioned accommodation, situated over two floors, boasting a corner position, in need of some modernisation, some original features & contemporary fittings, reception hallway, EPC E W E NERIC P

W NE

£415,000

PELHAM GROVE, LIVERPOOL, L17 Beautifully presented character terrace, accommodation laid out over four floors, occupying a prime position off lark lane, close to sefton park, modernised & improved, combining both original & contemporary features, EPC E

WOOLTON ROAD, WOOLTON, L25 Spacious semi detached family residence, enjoying a corner position, attractive original features, ergonomic accommodation, porch & reception hallway, lounge & dining room, sitting room & morning room, modern kitchen, EPC D

£399,950

£385,000

GLENDYKE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 Spacious detached residence, ideal family accommodation, spacious reception hallway, lounge & dining room, morning room & fitted kitchen, three bedrooms & bathroom & separate wc, GCH & mostly double glazed, EPC E

STOCKVILLE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 Period semi detached dwelling, substantial accommodation over two floors, desirable & affluent location, elevated corner position, mature & established gardens, in & out driveway parking, many period & original features EPC awaited

W NE

£450,000

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W E NERIC P

W NE

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£365,000

£339,950

OIEO £300,000

£289,950

THE BEECHES, L18 Modern detached, refurbished throughout, three bedrooms & en-suite to master, bathroom, EPC D

QUEENS DRIVE, L18 Semi detached, refurbished, lounge, dining room, kitchen, ground floor wc, four bedrooms, EPC F

BRODIE AVENUE, L19 Extended semi detached, three reception rooms, breakfast kitchen & four bedrooms, EPC D

BARKHILL ROAD, L17 Traditional semi detached lounge & dining room, fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC awaited

W NE

W NE

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£285,000

£275,000

£269,950

£249,950

CHILDWALL VALLEY RD, L16 Extended semi detached, two family bathrooms, four bedrooms, master bedroom with en-suite, EPC D

ROSE BANK ROAD, L16 Four bedroom semi detached, lounge three further bedrooms, modern family bathroom, EPC E

IMMINGHAM DRIVE, L19 New build detached house, constructed by 'Redrow', four well proportioned bedrooms, EPC awaited

HIGHER ROAD, L25 Semi detached, dining room & lounge, kitchen/ morning room, three double bedrooms, EPC D

W NE

£240,000

£239,950

AIGBURTH DRIVE, L17 Spacious apartment, situated in a sought after location, open plan lounge & dining area, EPC E

BALDWIN AVENUE, L16 Extended detached, lounge/dining room, kitchen & family room, three bedrooms, EPC D

W NE

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£199,950

£189,950

WEST ALBERT ROAD, L17 Semi detached, in need of modernisation, lounge & sitting room & kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC D

LANGHAM AVENUE, L17 Period end terraced, open plan lounge/dining area/kitchen, sitting room, three bedrooms, EPC E

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W NE

W NE

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£184,950

£175,000

£175,000

£169,950

BOWRING PARK AVENUE, L16 Semi detached residence, lounge & conservatory, fitted kitchen, three ample bedrooms, EPC D

BURDETT STREET, L17 End terraced, lounge & dining room/kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom/wc, EPC awaited

ROCKY LANE, L16 Extended semi detached family home, kitchen & dining area, four well presented bedrooms, EPC E

BICKERTON STREET, L17 Mid terraced, over two floors, three bedrooms & rear yard, no chain & viewing advised, EPC D W E NERIC P

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£165,000

£157,500

£149,940

OIEO £130,000

NORTH LINKSIDE ROAD, L25 Semi detached residence, three bedrooms, bathroom, gardens to front & rear, off road parking, EPC E

CALTON AVENUE, L18 Mid terraced, reception hall, lounge & dining room, dining kitchen, four bedrooms, EPC D

WOOD ROAD, L26 Semi detached residence, boasting a corner postion, three bedrooms, modern bathroom, EPC D

CLAREMONT ROAD, L15 Extended mid terraced, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, extended kitchen, EPC D

W E NERIC P

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£125,000

£125,000

£125,000

£124,950

ISLAND ROAD, L19 Cash offers only, a mid terraced, over four floors, five bedrooms over two floors, EPC awaited

CHESTNUT GROVE, L15 Terraced, over four floors, entrance hall, lounge & dining room, dining kitchen & four bedrooms, EPC E

LEATHERS LANE, L26 Semi detached bungalow, extended to the side elevation, two double bedrooms, bathroom, EPC F

AIGBURTH HOUSE, L17 Attractive purpose built apartment, two well proportioned bedrooms, storage cupboard, EPC B W E NERIC P

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W NE

£115,000

£105,000

£95,000

OIEO £80,000

ULLET ROAD, L17 Second floor apartment, lounge & kitchen, two bedrooms & bathroom, DG & GCH, EPC C

BROCK GARDENS, L24 Mid town house, requires modernisation, front views across farmland, three bedrooms, lounge, EPC D

BAGOT STREET, L15 Mid Terrace, lounge, dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, mostly DG, GCH, yard, no chain, EPC D

WESTDALE ROAD, L15 Mid terrace house, in need of some modernisation, three bedrooms, bathroom & GCH, EPC E

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W NE

£365,000

£250,000

£195,000

THE COLONNADES, L3 Spacious first floor apartment, open plan living area, two bedrooms, ensuite bathroom, EPC

MARINE CRESCENT, L22 Grade ll listed Georgian town house, three reception rooms, kitchen, family bathroom

THE COLONNADES, L3 Third floor apartment, two bedrooms, secure allocated parking, dock views, open plan living area, EPC C

BELVIDERE ROAD, L8 Detached house, two double bedrooms, stunning bathroom/wc, modern fitted kitchen, EPC D

£146,500

£120,000

£110,000

£94,995

WATERLOO QUAY, L3 Double glazing, second floor apartment, two double bedrooms, en-suite shower room, EPC C

THE REACH, L3 Fourth floor apartment, two bedrooms, popular and double glazing & central heating, EPC C

ELLERMAN ROAD, L3 Ground floor apartment, two double bedrooms, open plan living area, modern kitchen, EPC C

BENSON COURT, L1 Second floor apartment, one bedroom, spacious open plan living room/kitchen, EPC E

W NE

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W E NERIC P

£450,000

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£89,950

£80,000

£79,950

GILMARTIN GROVE, L6 Second floor apartment, two bedrooms, gated development, offered without chain, EPC C

ANGLICAN COURT, L8 First floor apartment, two bedrooms, double glazing and electric heating, communal gardens, EPC C

WELDON STREET, L4 End terrace house, four bedroom, living room, dining room, modern kitchen, bathroom, EPC E

BIRCHFIELD CLOSE, L7 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, in need of repair and modernisation, no chain, lounge, EPC E

£75,000

£67,500 for 75% Share

£65,000

£57,950

FENWICK STREET, L2 Sixth floor apartment, one bedroom, open plan living area, modern dining kitchen, bathroom, EPC D

PRESTON POINT, L1 Fourth floor apartment, open plan living area, modern fitted kitchen, double bedroom, EPC D

MARYPORT CLOSE, L5 End terraced property, three bedrooms & bathroom/wc, gardens, driveway, EPC E

BENEDICT STREET, L20 Victorian mid terrace house, two double bedrooms, lounge/dining room, dining kitchen, bathroom, EPC D

W NE

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£92,500

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W NE

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W NE

£239,950

£234,950

£229,950

AWELON CLOSE, L12 Detached, cloakroom/wc, two reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, four bedrooms, EPC D

BRIDGE GARDENS, L12 Detached, 4 bedrooms master ensuite, ground floor wc, lounge, dining kitchen, conservatory, EPC C

TYNWALD HILL, L13 Detached property set to three floors, six bedrooms, vestibule & hallway, lounge & dining room, EPC F

DALEGARTH AVENUE, L12 Detached house, four bedrooms - master ensuite, lounge and dining room, morning room, EPC tbc

£219,995

£219,950

£199,950

£189,950

GENERAL DRIVE, L12 Detached house, 4 bedrooms - master ensuite, cloakroom/wc, lounge & dining room, EPC C

WHINFELL ROAD, L12 Semi detached, lounge/dining room, extended kitchen, utility room, EPC awaited

FAIRFIELD CRESCENT, L36 Extended semi detached property, 4 bedrooms, porch & hallway, lounge, dining kitchen, EPC D

COUNTESS PARK, L11 Extended detached house, 4 bedrooms - master ensuite, lounge, dining room, EPC C

£174,950

£169,950

£149,950

£142,995

LAPWING CLOSE, L12 Detached, spacious lounge open to dining room, 'L' shaped bespoke dining kitchen, 3 bedrooms

SWANSIDE AVENUE, L14 Extended detached house, 2/3 bedrooms, lounge & dining room, conservatory, fitted kitchen, EPC E

WYCHWOOD CLOSE, L14 Mid terraced house, cloakroom/wc, lounge, breakfast kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC B

CARNOUSTIE CLOSE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, open plan dining kitchen, conservatory, EPC C

W NE

£239,950

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£139,950

£136,950

£133,500

£127,950

YEW TREE CLOSE, L12 Semi detached house, lounge/dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom/wc, EPC D

EATON ROAD NORTH, L12 Semi detached house, two reception rooms, three bedrooms, conservatory, no chain involved, EPC D

GREEN LANE, L13 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, extended lounge, dining room, extended kitchen, EPC E

AVINGTON CLOSE, L12 semi detached house, three bedrooms, vestibule & cloakroom/wc, lounge, lounge/kitchen, EPC C

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W NE

W NE

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£115,000

£109,950

£109,000

£95,000

MILFORD DRIVE, L12 semi detached bungalow, 2 bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge, fitted kitchen, conservatory, EPC D

WEST DERBY VILLAGE, L12 First floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge open plan to kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC C

UTTING AVENUE, L4 Semi detached house, no chain involved, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, EPC D

LARKHILL LANE, L13 End terrace, no chain, three bedrooms, entrance hall, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, EPC awaited

W NE

W NE

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£86,500

£79,950

£75,000

LINDISFARNE DRIVE, L12 Semi detached house, 2 bedrooms, hall, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, front & rear garens, EPC D

PENNSYLVANIA ROAD, L13 End terrace property, three bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, ground floor shower room, EPC E

ARMLEY ROAD, L4 Terrace, 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen & utility, bathroom & separate wc, EPC awaited

KILN HEY, L12 First floor apartment for over 55s, no chain involved, 1 bedroom, communal entrance hall, EPC C

£75,000

£74,950

£72,950

£69,995

ALLERFORD ROAD, L12 End terrace, lounge, kitchen, conservatory, two bedrooms, shower room/ wc, EPC D

INCE AVENUE, L4 Mid terrace house, two reception rooms, modern kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom/wc, EPC C

PENUEL ROAD, L4 mid terrace property, 3 bedrooms, hall, lounge, dining kitchen & utility, bathroom/wc, yard, EPC D

SCARISBRICK DRIVE, L11 Semi detached property, no chain involved, 3 bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge, fitted kitchen & antispace, EPC C

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£94,995

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£69,950

£67,500

£62,500

£52,000

BLACKWATER ROAD, L11 Mid terrace, three bedrooms, porch/hallway, lounge/dining room, kitchen, utility, EPC D

DOUGLAS ROAD, L4 terrace property, 3 bedrooms, vestibule & hallway, lounge/dining room, kitchen, EPC G

FREME CLOSE, L11 Semi detached, no chain, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC G

HINTON STREET, L6 Terrace house, no chain, 2 bedrooms, entrance vestibule, lounge open to dining room, EPC G

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£850pcm

£750pcm

£695pcm

£695pcm

HOLMEFIELD AVENUE, L19 Extended semi detached, three bedrooms, modern kitchen/diner, unfurnished, fully fitted, EPC E

EDEN SQUARE, L3 Two bedrooms, furnished, bathroom, open plan living area, modern kitchen, balcony, EPC C

BURGHILL ROAD, L12 Modern semi-detached house, three bedrooms, three reception rooms, modern fitted kitchen, EPC C

HUSKISSON STREET, L8 Second floor apartment, desirable location, within georgian terrace, two double bedrooms, EPC D

£675pcm

£575pcm

MANNERING ROAD, L17 Two double bedrooms, ground floor apt, victorian manor, allocated parking, part furnished, EPC E

THE SPINNAKERS, L19 Fully furnished apartment, DG, electric heating, open plan lounge, two double bedrooms, EPC C

£575pcm

£500pcm

RANELAGH AVENUE, L21 Three bedrooms, terraced house, unfurnished, double glazing, gas central heating, fitted kitchen, EPC E

ORLEANS ROAD, L13 Terraced house, three bedrooms, two reception rooms, fitted kitched, double glazed, EPC D

£475pcm

£475pcm

£475pcm

£475pcm

BALMORAL COURT, L13 2nd floor apartment, 2 double bedrooms, lounge, modern kitchen, flex furnished, EPC D

NESTON STREET, L4 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, flexi furnished, lounge/diner, family bathroom, kitchen, EPC D

LIVERMORE COURT, L8 First floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge, modern kitchen, part furnished, GCH, parking, EPC

GLENGARIFF STREET, L13 Terrace property, three bedrooms, unfurnished, recently refurbished, lounge, EPC D

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Troutbeck, L18

Offers over £200,000

• 3 Bedroom End Town House • Ground Floor Study,Kitchen Area and Conservatory • First Floor Lounge,Dinig Area and Kitchen • Second Floor 3 Bedrooms and Family Bathroom • Outside Gardens to Front and Rear

Penhale Close, L17

Offers over £350,000

• Modern detached property • Popular quiet cul-de-sac • Modern layout throughout • Four Double Bedrooms • Lounge, Sitting Room

Offers over £190,000

Riverbank Road, L19

Colby Close, L16

£315,000

Ewden Close, L16

Offers over £205,000

Offers over £250,000

Quebec Quay, L3 • Modern Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment • Sought After Gated Development • Modern Kitchen, Modern Bathroom • Ensuite to Master Bedroom • Views Over River Mersey

Offers over £160,000

Sandown Road, L15

Offers over £180,000

• Three Bedroom Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Conservatory, En Suite • Ground Floor WC/Cloakroom

£250,000

• Three Bedroom Detached Property • Two Reception Rooms • Good Size Conservatory • Modern Kitchen • Master Bedroom with En-suite

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached with Converted Loft Room (used as bedroom 4) • Extended to Rear, Outstanding Throughout • Two Good Size Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen/Dining Room

Ivydale Road, L18

• Outstanding Mid Terrace Property • Close to Allerton Road Amenities • Three Bedrooms • Excellent School Catchment area • Lounge open plan to dining room, Modern Kitchen & Bathroom

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Extended Kitchen • Good Size Rear Garden • Off Road Parking, Nearby Local Amenities

• 5 Bedroom Modern Detached • Converted and Extended • 4 Reception Rooms • Ground Floor Bedroom 5 • Ground Floor Shower Room

Childwall Road, L15

School Lane, L25 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen • Mature Gardens to front and Rear • Nearby Woolton Village • Walking Distance of Camphill

Aigburth Drive, L17

£95,000

• Ground Floor One Bedroom Apartment • Separate Entrance • Within Sefton Park • Nearby Lark Lane and Allerton Road • No Chain, Internal Inspection Recommended

Offers over £160,000

Avondale Road, L15 • Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Located off Smithdown Road • Two Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen • Double Glazed, Gas Central Heated

Offers over £130,000

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T T T I I I D D D L L L SO SO SO

Donalds Way, L17

£230,000

• Detached Bungalow • Two Double Bedrooms • Modern Kitchen, Modern Bathroom • Lounge, Conservatory • Rear Garden With Hard Landscaping

Mersey Cottages, L19

Offers over £160,000

• Outstanding Three Bedroom Semi-detached • Extended Property • Modern Kitchen/Diner • Two Reception Rooms • Modern Bathroom, Gardens Front & Rear

City Quay, L3

Offers over £110,000

• Two Bedroom Second Floor Apartment • Popular Gated Development • Immaculate Throughout • Modern Kitchen, Modern Bathroom • Nearby City Centre

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T T T I I I D D D L L L SO SO SO

Cairnmore Road, L18

Offers over £235,000

• Three Bedroom EXTENDED Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Extended Kitchen/Dining Room • Cul De Sac Location • Good Size Garden to Rear

Netherton Road, L18

Offers over £280,000

• Three Bedroom Detached • Good Size Plot • Three Reception Rooms • Good Size Kitchen • Ground Floor WC

Melbreck Road, L18

Offers over £250,000

• Three Bedroom EXTENDED Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Extended Rear Sitting Room • Extended Kitchen • Good Size Rear Garden

! ! !

T T T I I I D D D L L L SO SO SO

Score Lane, L16

Offers over £220,000

Ivanhoe Road, L17

Offers over £145,000

• Great Apartment Close to Sefton Park • Close to Lark Lane with restaurants and bars • Lounge, Kitchen • Two Bedrooms • En Suite Shower Room

Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Extended Kitchen • Gardens Front and Rear • Cul De Sac Location

Rookery Drive, L17

Offers over £225,000

• Three Bedroom Modern Mid Town House • Outstanding Throughout • Good Size Lounge • Kitchen/Dining Room • Two Bedrooms with Ensuite

! ! !

T T T I I I D D D L L L SO SO SO

Kylemore Road, L18

• Three Bedroom Semi Deatched • Two Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Dining Room • Ground Floor Wet Room • Not Over Looked to Front

Offers over £280,000

Aigburth Road, L17

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Three Reception Rooms • Good Size Kitchen • Gardens Front and Rear • Off Road Parking

£245,000

Alverstone Road, L18

• Two Bedroom Terrace • Good Size Rooms Throughout • Double Glazed, Gas Central heated • Popular Location Off Penny Lane • Nearby Allerton Road

Offers over £140,000

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Ashdale Road, L22

Offers over £160,000

• Recently renovated • Brand new kitchen and bathroom • Two receptions Kitchen/dining/family room • Four bedrooms, Loft room • Large bathroom

Sefton Drive, L31

Offers over £140,000

• Two double bedrooms plus loft room • Good sized garden - further potential to extend • Modern kitchen; Garage; Driveway • Shower room • Conservatory

Regent Road, L23

Lytham Court, L32

£240,000

Halifax Crescent, L23

Offers over £240,000

Offers Over £160,000

Esplen Avenue, L23

Offers over £160,000

Rosedale Avenue, L23

£260,000

Abbotsford Gardens, L23

Offers over £190,000

• Three bedrooms • Character property • Two receptions • Kitchen • New bathroomConservatory

£275,000

• Detached • Three Double Bedrooms; Two Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Utility Room • Separate w/c New Family Bathroom • Garage; Secluded Rear Garden.

• Three bedrooms • Extended kitchen • Bathroom • Garden • Driveway

Ince Avenue, L23 • Extended to the ground floor • Potential for annex/ground floor bedroom • Four receptions; Luxury kitchen & bathroom • Three bedrooms • Good sized sunny garden; Garage

• Semi-Detached Bungalow • Two Bedrooms; Lounge/Dining Room • Conservatory; Newly Fitted Kitchen • Modern Bathroom • South Facing Rear Garden; Garage/Driveway

• Four bedrooms • Three reception rooms; Kitchen & Bathroom • Sunny south west facing garden • Close to local schools, shops and transport • Full of character and charm

• Detached House • Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Family Bathroom and En-Suite • Gardens Front and Rear

Alexandra Road, L23 • Extended to the ground floor • Potential for annex/ground floor bedroom • Four receptions • Luxury kitchen & amp; bathroom • Three bedrooms Good sized sunny garden Garage

Parkway, L23

Offers over £180,000

• Two receptions plus conservatory • Kitchen/family/dining room/Utility • Three bedrooms • Loft room • South facing gardens

Offers over £170,000

Seabank Road, PR9 • Versatile property; 5 bedrooms • Possible 2 self contained flats • Could be commercial or residential use • Close to seafront, town centre & amp; train station • Basements • Parking for several cars

£300,000

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Let By

CALL NOW TO VIEW THESE PROPERTIES David Street Chapel, L8

Primrose Court, L36

Rector Road, L6

Charnley Drive, L15

Abbeygate Apartments, L15

Mayville Road, L18

£425pcm

£465pcm

£475pcm

£550pcm

£575pcm

£595pcm

• Ground Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Modern Kitchen and Bathroom • Video Intercom

• Three bedroom mid terrace • Double glazed • Gas central heating • Two double bedrooms

• 2 Bedrooms • Fully Refurbished • Available Immediately • DSS Accepted

• Apartment, Two bedrooms • Ground floor • Part furnished • Fitted kitchen / Bathroom

• Three Bedroom • Third Floor Purpose Built Apartment • Unfurnished, Modern Kitchen

• Ground Floor Apt • Unfurnished • Well decorated • Modern bathroom & kitchen

AVAILABLE TO LET Torus Road, L13

Elmswood Court, L18

Rodney Street, L1

Woolton Hill Road, L25

£600pcm

£620pcm

£800pcm

£1800pcm

• 3 Bedrooms.

• Recently Refurbished.

• Modern Fixtures and Fittings.

• New Carpets Throughout

• Two Bed Ground Floor Apartment • Secure Off Road Parking • Communal Gardens

• 2 bed apartment • Unfurnished • Parking included • Electric included

• Detached Dormer Bungalow • Four Bedroom • Master with En suite • arage and Parking

Kings Meadow, PR8

Croxteth Road, L20

Meadway, L30

Oxford Drive, L22

TO W ET NE ARK M

Woolton Road Librex Close, L20

Heatherscroft, L30

£495pcm

£495pcm

£625pcm

£650pcm

£650pcm

£675pcm

• Two Bedroom Apartment • First Floor • Unfurnished • Private Car Park

• Two Bedroom • Fitted Kitchen • Through Lounge/Diner • Family Bathroom, DG

• Three Bedroom.

• Semi Detached • Rear Decking • Off Road Parking

• One/Two Bedroom • Unfurnished • Gas Central Heating • Double Glazing

• Three Bedroom • Part Furnished • Drive With Parking • WC Downstairs

• Two Bedroom • Unfurnished • Off Road Parking • Gas Centrally Heated, DG

Blundellsands Road West, L23

Buttermere Gardens, L23

Moorgate Avenue, L23

Victoria Road, L22

£745pcm

£725pcm

£850pcm

£675pcm

• Two Bedroom • Second Floor Apartment • Former Show Apartments • Underground Secure Parking

• Unfurnished • Family Home • Driveway, Garden • Available Now!

• Unfurnished With Appliances • Large Garden • Fitted Kitchen • Available Now!

• Open Plan Reception Room.

• Modern Kitchen With Breakfast Bar • Furnished. Parking

TO W ET NE ARK M

Yew Tree

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£29,950 OIEO

£45,000

£45,000

£139,950

£69,950

Pansy Street, Kirkdale • Two reception rooms • Two Bedrooms • Ideal for Investment or First Time Buyer, EPC D

Daisy Street, Kirkdale • Traditional terrace house • Three bedrooms • Ideal investment • EPC E

Harbell Street, Kirkdale • Traditional terrace house • Three bedrooms, GCH • Two reception rooms • EPC D

Hudson Gardens, City Centre • Large 2 Bedroom Apartment • Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge • Work/Live Apartment • EPC C

The View, Conway Street • Two bedroom apartment • Open plan living space • Secure allocated car parking • EPC D

new

new

new

new

new

£67,950

£92,500

£97,950

£99,950

OIEO £169,950

St Annes Court, City Centre • First floor apartment • Double bedroom • Balcony & allocated car parking • No onward chain, EPC C

Horsfall Street, Dingle • Superb executive style home • High specopen plan living • Three bedrooms • Contemporary bathroom, EPC D

St Mary’s Gardens, City Centre • 2 Bedroom • Ground floor apartment • Allocated parking space •Fitted kitchen, EPC D

Westminster Court, City Centre • Heart of the city • One bedroom apartment • No onward chain, EPC D • Inspection recommended

Elysian Fields, City Centre • 2 bedroom high specapartment • 24 hour concierge • Lounge / kitchen • Secure allocated parking, EPC C

£129,950

£134,950

Waterloo Quay, Docklands • Two Double Bedroom Apartment • River Facing Views • Fully Fitted Kitchen • Allocated Parking, EPC D

St Paul’s Square, City Centre • Fourth floor apartment • Prime Business District location • Two double bedrooms • Sunny balcony, EPC C

£67,950

new price

Dorrit Street, Dingle • Three Bedroom terraced house • Gas central heating • Rear yard • On street Parking, EPC D

new price

new price

£84,950

£89,950

Bravery Court, Liverpool L19 • Ground floor apartment • Two double bedrooms • Bathroom & en suite • NO ONWARD CHAIN, EPC D

The View, Conway Street • Two bed 10th floor apartment • Electric heating • Intercom security, Gym/Sauna • Secure allocated parking, EPC C

new price

Lettings: 0151 330 5321

new £500pcm

£750pcm

from £375pcm

£525pcm

from £525pcm

Bankside Court, Litherland • Two Bedroom apartment • Fully furnished • Third Floor • EPC D

Hudson Gardens, City Centre • Two 2 bedroom apartments • First and third floor • Fully furnished • Parking, EPC D

Belvidere Road, Princess Park • 1/2 Bedrooms • Unfurnished Apartments • Excellent transport links • Close to Sefton Park, EPC C

Lisbon Buildings City Centre • One double bedroom • Second floor apartment • Popular city centre location • Secure entry system, EPC C

Hargreaves Road, Aigburth • 1/2 bedroom apartments • Gas central heating • Unfurnished • EPC D

new

new

new

new

new

£750pcm

£500pcm

£550pcm

£475pcm

£450pcm

Quebec Quay, Docklands • Two bedrooms luxury apartment • Fully furnished • En suite / Bathroom • Parking, EPC C

Rainford Gardens, City Centre • Open plan studio apartment • Exposed Brickwork • Balcony / Furnished • EPC D

St Stephens Square, Toxteth • Two bedroom furn apartment • Close to city centre • Parking available • EPC C

South Road, Grassendale Park • One bed unfurnished apartment • Recently refurbished • Sits in landscaped gardens • Secure driveway parking

Dale Street, City Centre • One bedroomed apartment • Ground floor • Unfurnished • EPC D

Our credentials

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Prescot Branch

Sales & Lettings: 0151 292 8880

new

new

new

new

£149,950

£294,950

£139,950

£165,000

£219,950

Norbury Fold, Rainhill • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Fitted Kitchen, GCH, DG • Driveway & Gardens • No Chain, EPC D

Sinclair Avenue, Prescot • 5 Bed Extended Semi Detached • 2 Receptions, Dining Kitchen • Utility, Cloaks/wc, Gch, Dg • Generous Gardens, EPC C

Windy Arbour Road, Whiston • Three Bedrooms Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Fully Modernised • GCH, DG, No Chain, EPC C

Layton Way, Prescot • Three bedroom Semi Detached • Master En-suite shower room • Detached garage,Gardens • EPC Rating: B

Layton Way, Prescot • 4 Bedroom Detached • En Suite Shower Room • 2 Receptions, Fitted Kitchen • Gch, Dg, No Chain, Epc B

£69,950

£74,950

£119,950

£84,950

£139,950

Kemble Street, Prescot • 2 Bedroom End Terrace • GCH, DG • Rear yard, EPC F • Viewing Highly recommended

Wycherley Street, Prescot • Two Bed Mid Terraced • Two Reception Rooms, DG • Ideal FTB or Investment • Epc Rating: D

Windsor Road, Prescot • 3 Bed Semi Detached • Modern Fitted Kitchen • Conservatory, Gch • Dg, No Chain, Epc E

Longton Lane, Rainhill • 2 Bed Mid Terraced • 2 Reception Rooms • Gch, No Chain • Epc Rating: D

Marlborough Road, Prescot • 3 Bedroom Semi Detached • En Suite, Fitted Kitchen • Viewing Essential • NO CHAIN, EPC D

new

£450pcm

£530pcm

£475pcm

£450pcm

£595pcm

Kemble Street, Prescot • 2 Bedroom End Terrace • GCH, DG • Rear yard, EPC F • Viewing Highly recommended

All Hallows Drive, Speke • Three Bedroom Semi-detached • Cloaks/wc, Gch, Dg • Fitted Dining Kitchen • Unfurnished, Epc C

Eccleston Street, Prescot • Two bedroom apartment • Unfurnished, Epc E • Spacious living area • Fitted kitchen

Driveway, Whiston • Well presented 1 Bedroom Flat • First Floor, DG • Fitted Kitchen • Enclosed Garden, EPC E

Shaw Lane, Prescot • 3 Bed Semi Detached • Fitted kitchen,Utility Room • GCH, DG, Unfurnished • EPC Rating D

Old Swan Branch

Sales & Lettings: 0151 330 5350

new

new

new

new

new

£180,000

£74,950

£115,000

£129,950

£144,950

Spreyton Close, West Derby • Modern style detached • Three reception rooms • Conservatory • Four bedrooms, EPC TBC

Romer Road, Kensington • Mid terraced property • Two reception rooms • Three bedrooms • GCH, DG, EPC C

Derby Lane, Old Swan • Mid Terraced/Four Bedrooms • Two Receptions, Breakfast Room • GCH, part DG • NO CHAIN INVOLVED, EPC E

Pensylvannia Road, Tuebrook • Modern end town house • Reception room • Fitted dining kitchen • Three bedrooms, EPC TBC

Campbell Drive, Knotty Ash • Up-graded Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Three Bedrooms, Gardens • Off Road Parking, EPC D

£139,950

£69,950

Sidney Place, Edge Hill • Semi detached house • Close to university • Ideal investment • No onward chain - EPC D

Alexandra Drive, Aigburth • 1 bedroom apartment • Excellent location • NO CHAIN • Scope for improvements, EPC E

new

new

new price

£144,950

£140,000

£104,950

Liverpool Road, Page Moss • Mid Terraced • Three Bedrooms • GCH System • Partial Double glazed, EPC D

Highfield Road, Old Swan • Double Fronted Terrace • Three Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Recentley refurbished, EPC D

Laurel Road • Modern Duplex Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Gas Central Heating, D/Glazed • EPC C

new price

To view more properties visit our award winning website: andrewlouis.co.uk

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RESIDENTIAL Sales Rumford Place, L3 £175,000

The Colonnades, L3 £319,950

• Three Bedroom Apartment • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Two Bath/Shower Rooms • Residents Gym • 24hr Concierge • Balcony

PROP ER OF TH TY E WEEK

Golders Green, L7 £49,950

• Albert Dock, Two Bedroom Apartment • Spacious Lounge/ Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen • Two Bath/Shower, Rooms Double • Parking Space, 24Hr Concierge, EPC D

• Ground Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Bathroom • No chain • Residents Parking

Would you like to view this property?

Call NOW on 0151 236 9660 Mariners Wharf, L3 £315,000

City Lofts, L3 £259,950

Argyle Street, L1 £169,950

Cheapside, L2 £139,950

• Luxury Ground Floor Apartment • Views Overlooking Marina • Two Large Bedrooms • Modern Separate Kitchen • Secure Parking, EPC C

• Ninth Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen, Balcony • Secure Parking, No Chain, EPC C

• Spacious Loft Apartment • Lounge/Dining Room • Fitted Kitchen • Bedroom, Bathroom • Mezzanine Bedroom, EPC F

• Upper Ground Floor apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge, Fitted Kitchen • Two Bath/Shower Rooms, Balcony • Recently refubished, Secure Parking

Fenwick Street, L2 Reduced to £89,950

Haselbeech Crescent, L11 Reduced to £79,950

Bold Street, L1 Reduced to £75,000

Lilley Road, L7 Reduced to £49,950

• Keenly Priced Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Close To Liverpool One • Newly Decorated • Ideal Investment Opportunity, EPC D

• Extended Mid Town House • Three Double Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge • Fitted Dining Kitchen, GCH • Off Road Parking, EPC D

• Third Floor Apartment • Spacious Bedroom • Lounge Fitted Kitchen • Bathroom • No Chain, EPC D

We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £47,500 on the above property. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before exchange of contracts takes place. The Energy Performance Certificate Rating is EPC G

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Call our sales team

0151 236 9660 property@keppiemassie.com

@keppiemassie

Lettings Beetham Tower, L3 £2,500pcm

Rumford Place, L3 £1,200pcm

Unity Building, L3 £1,200pcm

Tower Building, L3 Reduced to £995pcm

• Superb 3 bedroom apartment • Panoramic Views of the Mersey • Master Bedroom With Dressing Room • Guest Room With En-Suite • Open Plan Luxury Living, Parking

• 19th Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen • Two Bath/Shower Rooms • Secure Parking, 24hr Concierge

• Three bedroom • Duplex apartment • Bathroom and shower room • Fitted kitchen, Concierge • Residents gym, Secure parking

• Two Bedroom 4th Floor Apartment • Living area with Views of River Mersey • Fitted Kitchen • En-Suite Shower Room, Furnished • Secure Allocated Parking

Unity Building, L3 £850pcm

Focus Building, L3 £695pcm

Jamaica Street, L1 £650pcm

Upper Parliament Street, L8 £575pcm

• Two Double Bedroom • Executive Apartment • Large Balcony • Tastefully Furnished • Concierge and Gym

• Two Bedrooms • Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Bathroom • Available Immediately

• Two bedroom Apartment • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Fitted Bathroom

• Newly decorated • Upper ground floor apartment • Spacious lounge/dining room • Separate fitted kitchen.

• Two double bedrooms

Westminster Chambers, L1 £750pcm • Third Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Bathroom • Separate W.C • Available 1/3/2014

Alexandra Tower, L3 £750pcm

PROP ER OF TH TY E WEEK

X Building, L3 £750pcm • Two Bedroom Apartment • Spacious Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Bathroom • Commercial District

• Amazing Views Over The Irish Sea • 19th Floor, Two bedroom apartment • Spacious Lounge and Kitchen, Attractively Furnished • Allocated secured parking Would you like to view this property?

Call NOW on 0151 236 9660

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tel. 0151 231 6100

www.cityresidential.co.uk

£169,950

Abito

£550,000

Huskisson Street

Two Bedroom Penthouse Salford Quays Location Large Terrace Parking Available Additionally

We are pleased to offer this great two bedroom penthouse apartment which boasts amazing views from its large private paved terrace.

Stunning Georgian Townhouse Five Bedrooms Flexible and immaculately presented family accommodation.

£85,000

From £72,950

We are pleased to offer this stunning five bedroom house located in the beautiful Georgian Quarter location of Huskisson Street.

£91,000

£107,500

Abito

Raymond Place

Commutation Plaza

Hatton Gardens

• Studio Apartment • Salford Quays Location • Balcony • Parking Available Additionally

• Three Bedroom Terrace Property • Ideal First Home Or Investment • Gardens to Front and Rear • NO CHAIN

• One Bedroom Apartment • Top Floor • Secure Allocated Parking • EPC - C

• One Bedroom Apartment • Spacious Living/Dining Area • City Centre Location • EPC - E

£110,000

£125,000

£129,950

£133,000

The Reach

The Overhead Building

Chandlers Wharf

South Ferry Quay

• Two Bedrooms • Secure Parking • IDEAL INVESTMENT • EPC - B

• Three Bedroom Apartment • Top Floor • Secure Parking • EPC - C

• Two Bedroom Apartment • City Views • En-suite Shower Room • EPC - B

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Dockland Location • Secure allocated parking • EPC - B

£139,950

£145,000

£147,000

£159,950

Quebec Quay

Waterloo Quay

The Albany

Waterloo Warehouse

• Two Bedroom Apartment • En-Suite Shower Room • Secure Allocated Parking • EPC - C

• Two Bedroom Apartment • First Floor, River Views • Allocated Parking • EPC - C

• Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment • Decked Terrace • Secure Parking • EPC - D

• Two Bedroom Apartment • En-Suite Shower Room • Allocated Parking • EPC - C

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£700pcm

From £600pcm

Central Gardens

Alex Tower

One double and one single bedroom Part Furnished Close to Liverpool University Secure Allocated Parking

Selection of One and Two Bedroom Apartment Fully furnished

£525pcm

£550pcm

En-suite to Master Bedroom Close to business district Amazing Views

£550pcm

£600pcm

Dale Street

The Sidings

Regency Chambers

Liberty Place

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Excellent Location

• Two Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Allocated Parking

• One Bedroom • Studio Style • Fully Furnished

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Allocated Parking

£650pcm

£725pcm

£650pcm

£900pcm

The Waterford

Shaftesbury Apartments

The Collegiate

Hatton Gardens

• Two Bedrooms • Unfurnished • Spacious Apartment

• Two Large Double Bedrooms • Fully Furnished • Ideal For Students

• Large One Bedroom • Allocated Parking • Massine Bedroom

• Two Bedrooms • Fully Furnished • Secure Allocated Parking

Amazing Investment Opportunities in Manchester.

Prices Starting From £72,950!

Call City Residential Now On 0151 231 6100 To Find Out More

sales@cityresidential.co.uk • lettings@cityresidential.co.uk 81-87 Victoria Street, The Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6DG

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FOR SALE

L8

FOR SALE

L6 W E N

W E N AMAZING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

WELL PRESENTED TWO BEDROOM PENTHOUSE

X1 The Quarter Prices from £89,950

Moss Street £135,000

The Courtyard is part of a five phase development in the heart of Liverpool's waterfront community. X1 The Quarter is designed to be one of the most sought after addresses in the city. The Courtyard is phase 2 of the development, which is already under construction and due for completion September 2014.

Well presented two double bedroom penthouse apartment with an excellent size balcony and fantastic city views. In brief the property comprises; spacious entrance hall, open plan living area with lounge area and kitchen area, two good size bedrooms, one with a generous en-suite and further family bathroom. Situated in a recent development the property be ideal for a first time home or investment opportunity and is located close to the Royal Hospital, Universities, road networks and public transport links as well as Liverpool City Centre.

• Selection of 1, 2 & 3 Bed Apartments • 5yr NET yield of 6% guaranteed

• Secure Parking • Large Outside Terrace

• Amazing location & views • Proven Developer

• Great Location • Ideal Property For First Time Buyer

FOR SALE

L3

WINNER OF BEST ESTATE AGENCY FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

IMPRESSIVE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT

Waterloo Warehouse £195,000 AN IMPRESSIVE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT IN WATERLOO WAREHOUSE WITH PARKING, A SPACIOUS PROPERTY WITH CHARACTER ALONGSIDE MODERN FIXTURES AND FITTINGS. Waterloo Warehouse is a very popular development within walking distance of the city centre. This property is available with NO ONWARD CHAIN so if you're looking for a quick purchase this could be ideal.

• Recently Reduced • Two Double Bedrooms

• Prestigious Location • Allocated Parking Plus Visitors Space

WINNER OF BEST LETTING AGENCY FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

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TO LET

TO LET

L3

L3

TWO BEDROOM FURNISHED SHOW APARTMENT

TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX APARTMENT

St Pauls Square £1000pcm

George Street £850pcm

AN AMAZING TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT AVAILABLE IN ST PAULS SQUARE FROM MARCH! This is an exceptional example of city living at its finest, a two bedroom seventh floor apartment, furnished to a very high standard with secure parking. Offered on a furnished basis from March.

• Allocated Parking • Available 1st March • Business District Location

• Seventh Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Furnished to amazing standard

A well presented two double bedroom apartment in the very heart of the business quarter, situated in the Grade II listed Bereys building. Situated in a fantastic location, the property benefits from having two balconies and is presented in excellent order. Briefly comprising; spacious lounge/diner with floor to ceiling windows, kitchen, two good size bedrooms and further study and bathroom.

There are also fantastic City views.

• Two Bedrooms • Furnished to a high standard

• Business District Location • Modern Fitted Bathroom & Kitchen

LET

ALL LET IN FEBRUARY ALREADY

TO LET

L1

T E L

T E L

T E L

T E L

FEBRUARY WAS REEDS RAINS CITY LIVING’S BUSIEST

TWO BEDROOM FURNISHED APARTMENT IN ROPEWALKS

ALL LET IN FEBRUARY!

Madison Square £750pcm

THERE IS STILL A BOOMING LETTINGS MARKET IN LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE!!!

RECOGNIZE ANY OF THESE BUILDINGS? PERHAPS YOU HAVE AN APARTMENT THAT YOU WOULD CONSIDER LETTING OUT? WE CAN HELP! All of these apartments were let within a week of marketing, to professional tenants at excellent rents. LIKE THE SOUND OF THIS? Call our Lettings Department on 0151 227 2027 and see how we can help manage your property.

AVAILABLE EARLY MARCH, MOVE RIGHT INTO THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WITH THIS NEWLY FURNISHED AND REDECORATED TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT OFF DUKE STREET. Complete with secure allocated parking and a high standard of furnishings, this property is available early March!

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Furnished to a good standard

• Secure Allocated Parking • Available March

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NETHERTON

WEST DERBY

FAZAKERLEY

LD SO

W NE

Lingfield Close, L30

Morvah Close, L12

Dawn Walk, L12

£90,000

£161,000

SALE BY TENDER

• Two Bedrooms • Mid Town House • GCH & DG • Cul-De-Sac Location • Gardens Front & Rear • EPC Grade C

• Three Bedrooms • Modern Detached with Garage • GCH & DG • Front & Rear Gardens • EPC Grade E • SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

• SALE BY TENDER • Two Bedroom Mid Terrace • GCH & Part DG • Conservatory • EPC Grade C • Gardens Front & Rear • Closing Date 5th March 2014

West Derby Branch

West Derby Branch

West Derby Branch

NEWSHAM PARK

CROXTETH COUNTRY PARK

WALTON

T LE

W NE

Elstree Road, L6

The Cedars, L12

Makin Street, L4

£495pcm

£650pcm

£450pcm

• Three Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Unfurnished • Awaiting EPC • GCH & DG • Available NOW

• LET IN A DAY • Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Rear Garden • Garage • SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

• Three Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Gas Central Heating • Double Glazing • Modern Kitchen • Modernised Throughout

West Derby Branch

West Derby Branch

West Derby Branch

West Derby 0151 226 5668 west_derby@reedsrains.co.uk

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ALLERTON

SPEKE

HALEWOOD

W NE

W NE UILD B

W E NE IC PR

Canterbury Park

Eagle Grove

Greyhound Farm Road

£195,000

£129,995

£77,950

Reeds Rains are pleased to offer for sale this three bedroom detached property which is situated in sought after location just off Greenhill Road, L18. The property briefly comprises; entrance hallway, lounge, dining room and fitted kitchen. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally there are gardens to the front and rear, with driveway and garage providing off road parking. Additional benefits include a gas central heating system and hard wood double glazing throughout.

Inspection Highly Recommended.

EPC Grade =

These three bedroom family homes are currently being offered with

This very well presented three bedroom mid terrace property is

a range of INCENTIVES available and make for a great option for

ideal for first time buyers looking to get themselves onto the

any modern family or first time buyer. EPC Grade = B Internal

property ladder. EPC Grade - Awaiting Internal inspection highly

inspection recommended

recommended.

Woolton Branch

Woolton Branch

Woolton Branch

SPEKE

ALLERTON

HALEWOOD

WOOLTON

SPEKE

WOOLTON W E NERIC P

W E NERIC P

W NE

W NE

W NE

W NE Goldfinch Farm Road

Melbreck Road

Antons Road

Edenhall Road

Gerneth Road

Woodrock Road

£64,940

£190,000

£82,500

£124,950

£68,000

£186,500

• 3 bedroom town house

• 2 Bedroom bungalow

• 4 bedroom mid terraced property

• 3 bedroom property

• 3 bedroom property

• Ideal for investor or first time buyer

• Sought after area

• Ideal investment

• Close to all local amenities

• Paved frontage rear garden

• No chain

• No Chain

• No chain

• No Chain

• No chain

• Awaiting EPC

• EPC grade F

• EPC grade E

• EPC grade D

• EPC D

Woolton Branch

Woolton Branch

Woolton Branch

Woolton Branch

Woolton Branch

HALEWOOD

HALEWOOD

WOOLTON

WOOLTON

• 3 bedroom semi • Internal inspection highly recommended • No chain • EPC Grade D

Woolton Branch

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WOOTLON LD SO

LD SO

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LD SO

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Goldfinch

Markfield Crescent

Williamson Court

Arncliffe Road

Manor Road

£117,000

£159,950

£105,000

£55,500

£94,950

£179,950

• Bed bungalow • Close to all amenities •

No Chain

• EPC D

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3 Bedroom detached Internal inspection recommeded Ideal family home EPC grade D

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• • • •

2 Bedroom end town house Internal inspection recommended Gardens front side and rear EPC grade D

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• 2 bedroom ground floor apartment

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• No chain involved

• Gardens front and rear

• Communal garden area

• Ideal first home

• Over 60 complex

• EPC grade C

Woolton Branch

Woolton Branch

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4 bedroom extended semi Ideal location Investment property EPC grade. E

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FORMBY

FORMBY

FORMBY

Freshfield Road

Mosside Cottage

Duke Street

£606,000

£474,950

£225,000

Located on Freshfield Road in Formby, this magnificent four double bedroom detached house has been exquisitely designed to maximise all natural light as well as offering spacious living accommodation. The property also offers a huge amount of potential and could be easily extended towards the rear whilst still keeping a large amount of garden space. The ground floor briefly comprises of open plan dining hall and lounge with access leading onto rear garden, fitted kitchen, study, cloakroom/WC and utility room. To the first floor, leading off the impressive gallery landing are four double bedrooms with the master en-suite as well as a family bathroom. Externally, there is an abundance of space with the front garden and driveway leading up to the house and integral double garage, and the vast rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio sitting area. The design quality of this property really shows and along with the added potential to extend and add value, means that early inspection is strongly advised to make sure you are not disappointed. EPC Grade E

Reeds Rains are delighted to offer 'For Sale' with 'No Chain' involved this beautiful, substantial, detached cottage. Located in a Semi Rural Position with easy access to local transport links, social amenities and much more! Tastefully extended and modernised whilst retaining the traditional character of the cottage along with many original features! A small brook runs along the front of the grounds and Stables located at the rear of the rear garden early inspection is highly advised on this versatile proposition! Briefly comprising Hallway, Three Reception Rooms, Kitchen, two Bathrooms and Master Bedroom to the ground floor. To the first floor are two double Bedrooms with lots of storage/ space to the eaves. Externally the property is set within its own beautiful grounds with a Large Detached Garage. Early Inspection is Highly Advised to Avoid Disappointment! Awaiting EPC

Reeds Rains are delighted to offer 'For Sale' with 'No Chain' involved this simply stunning and beautifully presented, recently renovated three bedroom semi detached cottage. This charachter filled property has been esquisitely finished and offers a superb modern finish with a wealth of living space throughout. Located in a popular residential part of Formby with fantastic access to local schools (Formby High 0.5 miles; St Luke's 0.5 miles), transport links (Formby Train Station 0.1 miles), social amenities (Formby High Street 0.4 miles; The Pinewoods 0.7 miles) and much more!

Briefly comprising Hallway, W/C, Lounge, magnificent Kitchen/ Dining Room and Utility Room to the Ground Floor. To the First Floor are three good sized bedroomsen-suite to master- and a family bathroom. Externally there are gardens to the front and a south facing garden to the rear. Internal viewings are a must for this property to appreciate the amount of quality on offer. EPC Grade D

Formby Branch

Formby Branch

Formby Branch

CROSBY

BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS

BOOTLE

Sherwood Road, Blundellsands, L23

Sudbury Road, Brighton-Le-Sands, L22

Southport Road, Bootle L20

£235,000

£140,000

£105,000

Located in the heart of Crosby, Sherwood Road is found off Berwick Drive leading to St Michael's Road. This area falls perfectly within the catchment area for many of the local primary and secondary schools that Crosby is well known for so is ideal for any family with children. The property also provides excellent access to many of the local amenities and backs onto the allotments meaning that you aren't overlooked from the rear.

This property briefly comprises of a hallway, two reception rooms, kitchen and extension to the ground floor, three good sized bedrooms and the family bathroom on the first floor and large fourth bedroom on the second. Externally the property has front and rear gardens with a garage that already has electricity connected to it.

Viewings are highly recommended and can be arranged though the Reeds Rains office in Crosby on 0151 924 2111

Vendors View : ( We loved the location of the property as it is close to the beach and

Crosby Branch

Crosby Branch

high performing schools. We also liked that the property was in a cul-de-sac location.) Having been extended to the ground floor this semi detached house is situated close to the sea front in Brighton-Le-Sands. Offering a hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar, W.C and conservatory. To the first floor there are two bedrooms and a modern bathroom, then a further room to the attic that is currently being used as a bedroom. Gas central heating system and double glazing.

Rear garden part lawn and part paved. The front garden has been block paved to allow off the road car parking. Viewing is a must to be fully appreciated.

Formby

Crosby

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Situated on the corner of Southport Road and Northfield Road in Bootle this property offers excellent access to all the local amenities surrounding it with Switch Island and the motorway network only 3 miles away via Dunnings Bridge Road and Walton Vale along with its shopping facilities less than a mile away. Falling within the catchment of many of the local primary and secondary schools this property is fantastic for with young families and first time buyers alike along with those looking to downsize. The internal accommodation is very well presented and has been tastefully decorated by the current vendors as well as being surprisingly spacious. The accommodation consists of entrance hall, lounge, dining area with patio doors leading out into the rear garden and a modern fitted kitchen. To the first floor you find the very spacious three bedrooms along with a separate WC and family bathroom. Externally this property offers huge scope with the back garden measuring 35ft by 37ft.

Crosby Branch

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£149,950

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£129,950

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£75,000

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£44,950

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£54,950

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• Two bedroom mid terrace property • Entrance hall, lounge, dining room • Kitchen, bathroom, rear yard. GCH & DG • NO CHAIN. EPC Rating – E

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£39,000

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£550pcm + fees

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• A Well Presented One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment • A Double Bedroom, Spacious Lounge, • Kitchen, Modern Bathroom • Parking EPC Rating E

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£159,950

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£114,950

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£69,950

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£55,000

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£210,000

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TWO-BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT, ABBOTSFORD ROAD, CROSBY, L23 Close to Transport links including Blundellsands train station, major roads and motorways, and Crosby beach.

Best bits A large living area incorporates a separate kitchen and stylish bathroom. Off-road parking facilities are available and there is ample storage space.

We say “A spacious apartment that would be ideal for a couple or young family. The first month’s rent is free for this property.”

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cm p 50 £5

Spacious apartment ideal for couples

TWO-BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT, GROVE PARK, LIVERPOOL, L8

m pc 5 9 £6

Close to Situated just a short distance from Liverpool Women’s Hospital, Sefton Park amenities and close to all the benefits of Liverpool city centre.

Best bits The apartment boasts a range of modern amenities with a thoughtful layout but the biggest benefit has to be the advantage of its private garden leading onto extensive communal gardens.

We say “Ideal accommodation for professionals in an area that is popular for commuting to the city centre. Excellent transport links and nearby green spaces will put this property in high demand.”

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Arrange a viewing on 0151 525 8181

THREE-BEDROOM TERRACED HOUSE, SANDHURST STREET, AIGBURTH, L15 Close to Local amenities on Lark Lane, Sefton Park and St Michaels station.

Best bits The property offers a downstairs utility room, attractive yard, original features and three bedrooms.

cm p 95 £6

We say “Close to local shops and green spaces, this family home is in a popular residential area and boasts excellent links to Liverpool city centre.”

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Close to local shops and green spaces

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PROPERTIES FOR RENT THREE-BEDROOM EXTENDED SEMIDETACHED, HOLMEFIELD ROAD, L19 Close to The junction of Cooper Avenue South and Booker Avenue, with easy access to Allerton Road.

Best bits The property is double glazed, gas central heated and comprises lounge, dining room with patio doors to rear garden and a fully fitted modern kitchen/diner. There are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom.

Benefits include a front and rear garden and with driveway and garage.

cm p 50 £8

We say “A large family home set in an ideal location for the local school catchment area, including Booker Avenue Primary School.”

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cm p m Fro 50 £8

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Best bits Designer high specification bespoke kitchens boasting the latest appliances, luxury en suite and master bathroom with floor to ceiling Italian porcelain tiles.

We say “Set in a newly completed listed building, this luxury apartment would suit young professional couples or sharers who want easy access to the city centre.”

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TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT, AIGBURTH DRIVE, L17 Close to Situated in the popular Sefton Park area, with restaurants, bars and shops nearby and only a 10-minute commute to Liverpool city centre.

Best bits A spacious apartment with two large bedrooms, one with en suite. A character property with sympathetically restored modern interior. Located in the heart of Sefton Park, a picturesque environment to enjoy long walks and local cafes.

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BUYING, LETTING OR SELLING A HOME MEANS YOU WILL COME INTO CONTACT WITH ESTATE AGENTS, BUT HOW CAN YOU ENSURE YOU’LL BE GETTING A FAIR, IMPARTIAL SERVICE? NEW LEGISLATION INTRODUCED THIS YEAR MEANS BUYERS AND SELLERS NOW HAVE THE SAME LEVEL OF PROTECTION IF THINGS GO WRONG WITH THEIR TRANSACTION. W O R D S

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Buying or selling a house means you will need the help of an estate agent. If you are careful about choosing a professional, trustworthy agent it may be a good idea to choose one who has signed up to The Property Ombudsman’s (TPO) code of practice. Widely regarded as the most successful and effective code of practice aimed at protecting house sellers and those who rent, TPO has two main codes for agents to sign up to; the Selling Ombudsman and the Lettings Ombudsman code of practice.

TPO is an independent service that can award compensation for financial loss, distress and inconvenience when you buy, let or sell a house. Protecting sellers and tenants alike, it is the most recognised mark of an ethical business in the property industry.

Will Goulden, sales negotiator at Sutton Kersh, says: “The Property Ombudsman is an independent redress scheme offering both sellers and buyers the opportunity to have any issues or complaints they have to be dealt with accurately and independently. Agents who choose to be part of the scheme demonstrate professionalism and accountability.”

WHAT ABOUT BUYERS? New legislation introduced from January 2014 ensures buyers are now protected in the same way as sellers from unscrupulous agents, but TPO has warned many people still do not know they are protected.

Christopher Hamer, from The Property Ombudsman, says: “Both sales agents and buying agents are subject to the same property and consumer protection laws, which is something many consumers and agents are unaware of.”

Unlike sales agents, who are instructed by homeowners during a property sale, buying agents act in the interest of buyers to search for and secure the best price on a property. Typically associated with multi-million pound homes, buying agents are rare in the UK. As a result, TPO has never received a complaint about a buying agent but, anticipating a rise in the use of buying agents as house prices rise and house-hunting

becomes more competitive, the new regulation has put a code of practice in place.

Christopher says: “The buying agent code of practice is a milestone for the industry. More than 95% of residential sales agents have signed up to TPO's sales code of practice and we recognised that buying agents are a growing market sector in their own right.”

The legislation, says Christopher, is designed to offer consumers on both sides of a property transaction the same levels of protection outlined in The Estate Agents Act 1979, and the ability to use a redress service to resolve disputes if they feel they have been treated unfairly.

Property commentator and professional buying agent, Henry Pryor was one of the agents asked to give feedback when the new code of practice was being created. He says: "There may be no record as yet of a formal complaint being made against a buying agent but it's important that all those involved in the buying and selling, letting and renting process have access to a credible redress service.

“Members of the public who sensibly ask for help when buying what is often their most expensive single purchase can now see exactly what they can expect from their buying agent.”

DO AGENTS AGREE? Over 22,000 agents have signed up to TPO’s sales code of practice and it’s anticipated the new buying code will be as popular with agents, who can use it to highlight their ethical stance.

Gary Seed, marketing manager at Farrell Heyworth, says: “I personally

think there are three main advantages of using an agent registered with TPO. Firstly, the consumer can feel more secure in the knowledge that their agent must operate within the boundaries and standards of service that TPO sets out.

“Secondly, all agents must adopt a ‘best practice’ code of conduct and must meet all their legal obligations and the agent is required to have an ‘in-house’ complaints procedure with written procedures and agrees to pay compensation in full, if awarded by the Ombudsman.”

OTHER REGULATION However, TPO is only one scheme estate agents have signed up to in an increasingly regulated industry.

The National Association of Estate Agents, The Association of Residential Letting Agents and the National Approved Letting Scheme all offer independent licensing for agents and codes of conduct for members.

Joshua Simms, branch manager at Reeds Rains Crosby, says it has signed up for all of the above schemes. He explains: “I am a firm believer in the industry becoming even further regulated. I personally would not choose an agent that does not wish to be a member of such schemes. If they choose not to it would raise many alarm bells.”

In the property industry new regulation has been welcomed by customers and estate agents with open arms. If you are buying, selling or letting a house, be sure to check for the Ombudsman logo at your chosen agent.

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I recently bought a twobedroom house and I want to rent it out as soon as possible. I know I have to place deposits in a Tenancy Deposit Protection scheme, but what else do I need to consider with the deposit?

I’ve been working abroad for two years and I’m moving back in a couple of months. I want to rent a flat but I’m worried about my lack of UK employer and financial references. What documents do I need to rent and is there a way around not having these?

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The deposit schemes are quite complex and require quite a lot of evidence if you ever wish to submit a claim to withhold money from the deposit.

I would always advise a landlord to use an agent to not only lodge the deposit, but to also prepare the inventory, via a qualified inventory clerk.

The old days of written inventories are long gone, my average inventory for a two-bedroom apartment is 45 pages long and includes over 100 photographs.

This is the size of evidence required to best protect a landlord should a tenant damage a property. The agent can provide third party evidence with the inventory and statements.

There is an argument that a landlord prepared inventory can be biased if there was ever a dispute and using an agent gives a degree of impartiality for all parties involved.

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That shouldn’t be a problem- we have lots of tenants relocating back to the UK from abroad!

First of all the agent will need to take copies of photographic ID (passport or driving license) from you.

If you are coming back to the UK with a job lined up then you will need employment references from your future employer, who will confirm your future earnings, start date and employment status.

If you are searching for work you will need to have a UK based guarantor who will need to sign an agreement when you move in.

This guarantor will need to be working, able to afford the full rental amount and pass a credit check. They will need to provide photo ID and proof of UK address too. Some landlords will expect rent to be paid upfront for a period of time until the agent can reference you as employed in the UK.

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Most reputable agents will use local publications for advertising as, apart from the board, it tends to be one of the best forms of publicity a property can have.

However, with changing times and the ever-increasing value of social media networking, the internet has become another major tool to use and also attracts a lot of interest. Putting a property online means it can be found using all the major search engines, and as such has the added benefit of reaching anyone, anywhere, 24/7.

Your agent should already be touching base with you at regular intervals to discuss the property and any issues. If this isn’t happening, or you continue to be dissatisfied with their sales techniques, it may be that instead of trying to convince them you should try a new agent with a different approach, particularly if your current agent is working on a no sale, no fee basis.

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Star stylist Herbert’s home up for sale T

he four-bedroom home of renowned Liverpool hairdresser, Herbert has been attracting interest from potential buyers since being placed on the market.

The glamorous Allerton property has been owned by Herbert for nine years and is currently being listed by city agency Andrew Louis for £525,000.

With Herbert’s bespoke décor on the inside and a private garden with large patio, well presented communal grounds and allotments on the outside, the current owner describes the property as “very warm and cosy” whilst “like living on a film set at the same time”.

Although features such as an integrated music system throughout,

two lounges and modern, open plan kitchen and dining areas are perfect for socialising, Herbert adds that the outdoor space makes the home ideal for a couple or family. He insists the views on to the beautiful grounds have also been his own favourite feature whilst living at the address.

Stav from Andrew Louis says: “This period semi-detached home is situated in a highly desirable South Liverpool address within easy reach of both Allerton Road and Woolton Village. The property is individually decorated to a high standard and it has got a contemporary styling but retains a more traditional appearance.”

For further details contact Andrew Louis on 0151 330 5333.

Herbert in his luxury home, which is on the market

LOW RENTS BRING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LANDLORDS Low rental yields in the North are providing “fantastic investment opportunities for budding buy-to-let landlords,” according to a Liverpool property expert.

Peter Bellamy, franchisee of Liverpool North and South offices

Peter Bellamy, franchisee of Northwood’s Liverpool North and South offices, says: “New figures out recently show that rents are down by 4.4% in the North compared to last year while the rest of the country is experiencing a 0.9% rise.

“Given the more affordable rental prices, the North has a wealth of quality, budget-friendly rental housing at a time where the rest of the country is experiencing a year-on-year rise on rents.

This offers a fantastic investment opportunity for budding buy-to-let landlords looking to capitalise on the

current market and snap up a property which is really attractive to potential renters.”

Northwood provides a Guaranteed Rent Scheme offering landlords fixed monthly payments regardless of whether the property is let or vacant, or if the tenant pays or not.

Peter, who has over eight years’ experience in the industry, says the agency is seeing a “growing number” of landlords using the scheme who prefer the prospect of “a healthy, long-term investment with longstanding tenancies with lower yields, as opposed to short term ‘quick win’ rentals.”

For more information about Northwood, visit www.northwooduk.com.

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H O T P R O P E RT Y N E W S I N L I V E R P O O L

Apprentices will celebrate their achievements at the graduation

Apprentices in Merseyside’s property and housebuilding sectors can soon celebrate their achievements, as Liverpool Cathedral hosts the UK’s biggest ever apprenticeship graduation ceremony.

The Apprenticeship Graduation (Greater Merseyside), taking place on 29 April 2014, aims to give apprentices from the six Merseyside boroughs the same recognition that university students receive on the completion of a degree and is the first of its kind in the region.

Councillor Nick Small, Liverpool City Council’s cabinet member for employment, enterprise and skills, says: “The Liverpool City Region Apprenticeship Hub is very proud to

Success for first 2014 auction

announce the launch of the region's first ever apprenticeships graduation event.

“The achievements of thousands of committed young people from the Merseyside area, who have successfully completed a higher level apprenticeship over the last year, will be celebrated.”

The graduation, which is open to all 2012/2013 qualified level 3 and 4 NVQ apprentices, will take place over two ceremonies at 2.30pm and 6.30pm.

The 3,000 potential apprentice graduates will be sent a letter explaining how to register for tickets. Tickets for the event are free and apprentices can bring a maximum of two guests.

The Albany

RUSH OF SALES AT THE ALBANY Buyers and investors have agreed sales on six apartments in a historic Grade II listed building in the heart of Liverpool’s business district since the beginning of 2014.

£84,500 despite a guide price of £45,000.

In total 81 out of the 104 lots offered were sold during the auction, which took place at the Liverpool City Centre Marriott Hotel.

Cathy Holt, auction manageress at Sutton Kersh, says: “This was a fantastic start to our auction year. The room was exceptionally busy throughout the day and there was healthy competition and a real intent to buy for the majority of lots.”

The next Sutton Kersh auction will take place on 9 April and the catalogue closes on 14 March.

Interest in The Albany apartments on Old Hall Street has led to the significant number of sales during just the first two months of the year, according to agent City Residential.

Francis Lyons, sales manager at City Residential, says: “2014 has started with a ‘bang’ at The Albany, with six sales agreed and a few others in the pipeline. Potential buyers, when visiting the sales office at the development, are bowled over by the spectacular ornate entrance area and courtyard.

We are doing viewings on a daily basis at The Albany since the New Year and the apartments are proving to be extremely popular.”

The sales comprised one, two and three-bedroom apartments and include one couple, Liliana Pantoja and Michael Clarke, who have lived in the building for six years before deciding to commit to buy an apartment outright when they were placed on the market.

The Albany building was built in 1858 as a cotton broker’s office and the current building retains many of the original features.

For further information visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk/auctions-property

For more information or to book a viewing contact City Residential on 0151 231 6100.

The Pomona Street property

Sutton Kersh’s first auction of 2014 generated £6.2 million from 81 lots, including two properties which sold for a total of nearly half a million pound.

A property on Pomona Street in L3 sold for £114,000 over the guide price at £244,000 and will be developed into a mixture of residential, commercial or retail units.

Meanwhile, Stoneycroft Church in L13 also represented an investment opportunity for one buyer, who paid £232,000, £98,000 over the guide price.

Other properties that exceeded guide prices include a £49,000 terrace house in Walton, which was listed for just £20,000, and a house in L14 that generated a bid of 56 Your Move

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Property experts from across the region will come together to offer free information and advice at Merseyside’s forthcoming New Homes Show.

RSC New Homes, Bovis Homes and Bloor Homes, which also have developments in surrounding Cheshire areas, are among the latest firms to have signed up to the 29 March event.

Taking place at Liverpool’s BT Convention Centre, the show will offer all the free advice and information needed for anyone looking to buy an affordable new home in 2014.

Sponsored by Redrow and supported by HomesHub, the 10am-4pm event will also provide further details on schemes such as the governmentbacked Help to Buy, shared ownership and homes for the over 55s.

Plus mortgage, financial and legal experts will be on hand at the event, which attracted 1,000 visitors last year.

Free tickets to the New Home Show are available to download now at www.newhomeshow.co.uk. Simply click on the ‘download tickets’ link.

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ousing developer Countryside Properties has reported strong interest in a new Widnes housing development after selling eight homes in 2014.

Countryside has now sold 60 homes at its St Aidan’s Place development on St Aidan’s Drive in Widnes, with three- and four-bedroom luxury

properties selling from £190,000.

The rise in interest in the development is down to its location, according to Peter Vella, regional sales and marketing director at Countryside Properties.

He says: “St Aidan’s Place has the perfect balance of a village setting with easy access to Liverpool, making it an extremely desirable location and this, along with the

high quality of the homes, has made the development a huge success.”

The homes at St Aidan’s Place are available under the Help to Buy scheme, a government scheme that allows buyers to purchase a home with a 5% deposit by offering 20% equity loans on new-build homes priced below £600,000.

Peter adds: “The addition of Help to Buy at St Aidan’s Place has also

meant that the aspirational Cheshire lifestyle has been much more affordable for younger buyers, who need only save up for a 5% deposit - a fraction of the typical 20% needed.”

For more information on St Aidan’s Place contact Countryside on 0151 909 5633.

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NEW LETTINGS MANAGER AT REEDS RAINS WEST DERBY A

ndrew Williams has joined Reeds Rains’ West Derby branch as lettings manager.

Andrew, who has 12 years of property managing and letting experience, has joined the lettings team at the branch on Almonds Green from February.

He says: “It is an exceptionally good time to make the move because good stock is being taken almost immediately. We have a massive branch network with 120 branches across the UK and Ireland and that means there is a massive support network for our excellent team here.”

The lettings team covers Walton, West Derby, Croxteth, Norris Green and Dovecot and Andrew has urged landlords to get in touch with rental properties, particularly in the L12 area where supply of houses to let is particularly low at the moment.

Andrew says: “There is a low supply of good letting stock in those areas and we want landlords to come to us, where we are ready, willing and able to help out.”

Andrew Williams

To contact the Reeds Rains West Derby team call the branch on 0151 226 5668.

Century 21 spreads some cheer

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CALL FOR STUDENT PROPERTY INVESTORS Investors in student property in Liverpool can expect returns on investment of 10%, according to ARW Property Solutions.

Century 21 supported the Cheer-Up! Ball

Estate agent Century 21 spread some cheer at the annual Cheer-Up! Ball at St George’s Hall by donating a hamper to raise money during the charity evening.

The Cheer-Up! Ball was hosted by Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and raised over £20,000 for Cancer Research UK and Claire House Children’s Hospice. To help boost the total, Century 21 donated a hamper with ’21 things to cheer you up’ including flowers, chocolates, vouchers for Liverpool bars, restaurants and spas and a voucher for Century 21 director Ian Ambrose to valet the winner’s car.

Organiser of the Cheer-Up! Ball, Nicky

Bowers, says: “To hold the second Cheer-up!

Ball in this world-class venue was an offer too good to refuse. Everyone has had a fantastic evening and we have done so much good for our charities. We're very grateful to Century 21 Liverpool and all of our generous sponsors and donors.”

The event was the first time the Cheer-Up! Ball was held at St George’s Hall. The night included appearances from comperes and former Hollyoaks actors Matt Littler and Darren Jeffries, live music from Liverpool’s Off The Pier and karaoke.

For more information about the ball visit www.cheerupcharity.co.uk.

The Merseyside-based business has announced it is seeking partners for joint ventures in the growing student property market as it looks to add to its student property portfolio in the region. However, it warns only investment in high quality student accommodation will generate high returns because of students’ changing tastes.

Andrew Webb, managing director at ARW Property Solutions, says: “Students want cutting edge design and quality, plus technology that is vital to their needs. Scruffy digs that were acceptable 10 years ago will now stand empty, and even the magnolia boxes that are so often offered just don’t cut it now and get overlooked.”

ARW manages over 100 student properties in the city centre, Wavertree, Kensington, Allerton, Toxteth and Aigburth but has had to turn down landlords who do not meet the required standards, says Andrew.

“Legislation and compliance in shared houses is complex, and we have seen many death trap properties offered by landlords who are just not aware, or maybe don’t care about the houses they offer to our city’s young students.”

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roperty and legal advice will be available to visitors of the second annual Golden Years Roadshow at Liverpool’s Adelphi Hotel.

Property specialist Riverside Home Ownership will have a stand at the over 50s show on 6 March and experts will be available to discuss the new Lee Valley development in South Liverpool, a 70-unit development designed for the over 55s.

Jeanette Grady, sales and new business manager at

The Golden Years Roadshow will offer advice

PLUS DANE TO UNVEIL AFFORDABLE QUARRY BROOK HOMES A show home will be launched at Plus Dane’s £6 million Quarry Brook development, as 10 properties are available through a shared ownership scheme.

During the 15 March launch, taking place from 10am-2pm, potential buyers will be able to view the property on display, which has

Riverside Home Ownership, says: “We are really looking forward to exhibiting at the Golden Years Roadshow and it looks set to be a fantastic day. I’m really excited for the show and can’t wait to speak to more potential Lee Valley residents.”

Meanwhile, Liverpool solicitors Paul Crowley & Co will offer advice on wills, grandparent’s family law rights and lasting powers of attorney. Emily Pullen, head of private client at Paul Crowley & Co, says: “We have a fantastic offer

available to the show’s visitors on the day as we will be giving 25% discount to visitors who make will appointments.”

The roadshow includes charity casinos, food demonstrations and live tribute acts to entertain guests.

Doors will open 9am until 3.30pm and tickets are free when booked in advance or £3 on the door. For more information visit www.goldenyearsroadshow. co.uk.

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been designed by Vivo Interiors, and a financial advisor will also be on hand.

Reservations will be taken on the day for the new homes, which include modern kitchens, front and rear gardens, driveways and lots of storage space.

A total of 66 properties have been built at Quarry Brook, including two

and three-bedroom houses and eight two-bedroom bungalows, and the development has been designed to mirror Plus Dane’s 2012 award-winning Quarryside Drive scheme.

The development contributes to the regeneration of the Northwood area and, through shared ownership, offers first time buyers help with

stepping onto the property ladder.

Liverpool City Council provided land for the development, which has received Homes and Communities Agency funding through the Affordable Homes Programme 2011-15.

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GUIDE TO...

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With auctions remaining popular for those looking for a quick sale or trying to shift properties that are in a shabby state, there are bargains to be had for buyers with an eye for a development opportunity. But whilst you’re busy working out how to turn that derelict building into your dream home, or sprucing it up to sell for a profit, not focusing on the practicalities could be costly in the long run. We’ve put together some handy tips on how to get started and the main points to focus on whilst renovating a house.

LISTEN TO THE EXPERTS Although you may envisage adding certain rooms or features to the property, they may not work for the building. In order to get the development right from the outset, rather than splashing out on ill-fated plans, approach an expert for guidance.

Tony Hancock, from Premier Building Solutions, says: “Go to an architect for advice before starting any work, as they will understand how the house works.”

Tony, the managing director of the building, refurbishment and maintenance firm, also suggests that an expert can advise on which rooms can be opened up in the property to “make it bigger at minimum cost”.

STICKING TO YOUR BUDGET Particularly if you’re working on a property that has long been in need of attention, there’s a chance that renovation work can uncover hidden problems. Therefore, when taking on the project you should expect the unexpected

and set aside some funds in case extra repair work needs carrying out along the way.

As Liverpool City Council’s Liverpool Guide to Extending Your Home suggests: “As you progress with any project you will undoubtedly become aware (if you are not already) that building work is generally expensive, causes disruption, mess and dust and usually takes longer than expected.”

Sticking to an original plan can also be crucial if your project is to be completed within the budget you had originally worked out. Given that building developments and renovation projects can be lengthy processes, try to avoid being tempted by different styles and more expensive fixtures and fittings that might take your fancy once the work is already underway.

INVEST IN THE RIGHT AREAS Focus your funds on the rooms which will be the most used, can add the most value and require the most expensive fittings.

For instance, paying for the best kitchen you can afford rather than opting for cheaper alternatives may be longer lasting and therefore cheaper in the long run.

Tony Hancock says that creating larger living space with the help of extensions and opening up smaller rooms can also add value to properties as “the lifestyle that lots of people now want to live is all open plan.”

He adds: “Also, if there’s a separate bathroom and toilet then knock it into one, and focus spending on the kitchen and the bathroom.”

Meanwhile, renovating a property could provide the ideal opportunity to make a home more energy efficient so that cash is saved on future bills.

The Liverpool Guide to Extending Your Home adds: “The cost of installing loft insulation is likely to be insignificant compared to everything else happening but will quickly result in savings in heating costs as well as improving the comfort of your home.”

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PERSONAL QUESTIONS

DEBBIE JONES

WITH DEBBIE

field sales manager, Elan Homes in the North

Where do you live?

Hawarden

Age: 49

What are your hobbies?

Walking my Bichon Frisé, holidays and spending time with family.

Main duties: Reporting to the sales director, I manage our sales team on a day to day basis.

The role also involves liaising with our customers to ensure we deliver the excellent standard of care that Elan Homes prides itself on.

What is your pet hate?

Snobbery – I always treat everybody how I would wish to be treated.

Are you a red or a blue?

Definitely a red – my daughter’s boyfriend plays for them.

Education: I completed a senior secretarial course at Kelsterton College, which is now Deeside College.

Night out or night in?

A night with my other half Billy, a meal, good wine and a film.

First job: When I left college I worked as an office junior for a firm of chartered accountants. I was soon promoted to PA for a senior partner and when he became finance director for a major North West house builder – I jumped ship with him.

“Be prepared to work hard, take a pride in your product.”

Shortest job: After I had my daughter I worked part time as a school secretary for three or four years.

Joined Elan Homes in: 2008 when the company was formed.

What’s the secret of your success?

I’m a good team player and take a real pride in my job and the homes we build.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Always treat your customers how you would wish to be treated yourself. It takes nothing to be polite and professional at all times.

Favourite film: Love Affair with Warren Beatty and Annette Bening

What advice would you give to somebody starting out in the industry?

Be prepared to work hard, take a pride in your product and customer care, embrace on-going professional development and success will follow.

Who has been your business mentor?

My first employer sticks in my mind for teaching me about delivering a quality service to your customer. This is a philosophy that Elan instils in all of our employees.

What makes Elan Homes different?

Because we’re a small, privately owned business we offer a more personal service than some larger companies.

Our homes, such as those at Carnatic Court in Liverpool, are finished to a high specification whilst retaining individuality.

Favourite band/singer?

I like a lot of different music but at the moment I’m listening to James Arthur.

Favourite book: Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks – it gives a romantic yet black insight into the First World War

Can you tell us a bit about Elan Homes’ plans for the coming months?

We’re busy, busy, busy! It’s a manic period as we have two new show homes and a new site opening within the next month.

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GETTING TO KNOW THE PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS

5

MINUTES WITH...

PAUL BIBBY managing partner, MSB Solicitors

What does your job entail?

I am MSB’s managing partner, compliance officer for legal practice, and money laundering officer.

I ensure that what we do in the business complies with our obligations to our clients, the law and to our regulator, the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Sometimes those three things are not one and the same! I spend time looking at our marketing and business development and plan our firm’s strategy alongside the other partners.

What’s your favourite thing about the job?

I enjoy moving between our offices and visiting prospective clients. The firm has grown in the last five years during a challenging recession so we have great confidence for the future.

MY FIRST... IAN AMBROSE director, Century21 Liverpool South CAR:

HOLIDAY:

A Ford Ka that my Nan bought me and it was my pride and joy. I used to clean it every other day! I went to collect it from the showroom but there was a petrol strike so I had to wait two weeks. I was heartbroken.

My first holiday was to Yugoslavia when I was six, but my first lads’ holiday was Tenerife.

JOB:

HOUSE:

I was 14/15 working in a local travel agents.

Every Friday to Sunday we took clients to Euro Disney, and it was my job to serve the drinks on the coach. I loved it, and then off season I would work in the office doing basic admin duties.

RECORD: Pet Shop Boys – ‘Living in a Box’. Still to this day I have no idea why I bought it.

A three-bedroom semi-detached house in West Derby, and I still own it now but I rent it out. It’s a great experience buying your first house and doing it up.

PET: My bulldog, Meaty - the laziest thing on the planet and sleeps 23 hours a day!

DAY IN THE LIFE OF...

LIAM HYNES negotiator, Block Management & Property Specialists Ltd 6.30AM

Up and ready for an early morning session at the gym, albeit still half asleep.

8:30AM

Get to the office early to make a coffee prior to our morning staff meeting.

8:45AM

Meeting to discuss business from the day before and make a plan of action for the day ahead.

9:00AM

Check emails and book appointments for new rental and sales applicants for later that day.

If you weren’t doing this job, what would you be doing?

I have always been interested in English grammar and would perhaps have been a journalist.

11:00PM

Contact vendors and landlords giving feedback and performance and discuss options.

12:30PM

Begin my afternoon on the first of three market appraisals before grabbing a quick bite to eat.

What are you going to be doing straight after this interview?

Checking up on ticket availability for the Arsenal Cup Quarter Final.

3:45PM

Start my afternoon viewings at one of our fantastic available properties, meeting a host of applicants and finding them their perfect home.

5.00PM

Arrive back at the office and call our vendors/landlords to let them know the good news, making sure to be loud enough for my manager to overhear so she can plan my promotion! Spend half an hour going through our client database trying to generate business for the next day.

What’s your least favourite thing about the job?

I never turn my phone off and deal with emails at all times of the day, every day.

FORTNIGHT IN NUMBERS... The ups and downs

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The increase in the average North West house price between January and February, according to a regional breakdown of Rightmove’s House Price Index. The average price for the region’s homes during February was £163,952.

The number of vacant brownfield sites now being marketed by Liverpool City Council in a bid to attract small-scale housing projects. It’s part of a scheme launched by the local authority to bring the land back into “meaningful use” and “stimulate growth”.

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Acclaimed Birkenhead playwright Michael Wynne developed a love of theatre during visits to Liverpool’s Everyman. The venue helped boost the success of his first production, The Knocky, and he’s since gone on to write for film, television and theatre, picking up accolades including an Olivier Award along the way.

On the eve of the launch of the new incarnation of the Everyman, Michael chats to Your Move about his career achievements and bringing his latest project ‘Hope Place’ to the venue during its inaugural season.

hope and INTERVIEW BY NATASHA YOUNG

How did you get into playwriting?

I wrote a play during my final year at college for a bit of a distraction and I’d seen a poster for the Young Writer’s Festival at the Royal Court in London, where I was studying politics. I went to workshops and ended up writing a play called ‘The Knocky’. They put it on and it came to the Everyman later on. Then I just carried on.

What brought your first play to the Everyman and what impact did it have?

Originally the Royal Court in London did it over one production, and then ran it again and took it on tour. I wanted it to go to Liverpool because it’s set in Birkenhead and it would be seen by local people. I thought it would be great to have it done at the Everyman because that’s where I started going to the theatre and seeing plays.

When I go home, people in Birkenhead still ask when it’s coming back, and I think it’s because it was set there and they’d never seen Birkenhead on stage. Also, people who’d never been to the theatre went to see it.

I’d love it to be done again and I’ve been talking to a couple of theatres so hopefully it may happen but having it on [at the Everyman] was a great atmosphere and they really got it.

Your play, ‘Hope Place’, is part of the new Everyman’s inaugural season. How has that come about?

I’d started getting to know Gemma [Bodinetz, artistic director] and said ‘I’d like to write a play for the theatre, will you give me your permission?’. I was quite upfront and we had lots of conversations, then in the end she agreed.

My mum grew up around Hope Street and she lived on Bedford Street when she was young and used to go to the Everyman when it was a picture house. Some of my aunties and uncles did too.

For them, growing up in the middle of the city was no big deal, whereas I thought that part of the city was amazing with the cathedrals and the history. I thought I’d try and write something about that and we did a workshop, then I eventually delivered a draft. They decided they were going to go with it.

It must be exciting to be involved with the Everyman as it’s launching its new building.

When I was a kid we went to the Empire pantomimes but the first plays I saw were at the Everyman because we were taken by school. I started going myself in the mid to late Eighties and the line-up was amazing; it had people like Mickey Starke and Drew Schofield and they’d be doing Shakespeare but it was accessible and funny.

The Everyman really felt like it was for everyone and it was really populist but it wasn’t lowest common denominator, it was amazing stuff. I used to get preview tickets for 50p, so to come back and have a play written specifically for there is great.

You’ve had a lot of awards recognition so far, including an Olivier Award. Is that important for you to work towards?

It was lovely winning the Olivier Award. It was given to me by Barbara Windsor which was quite mad as I’m twice the size of her, and the first thing I said when I got up in front of everyone was ‘I think I’m having a stroke’ because I was absolutely petrified. It’s really nice to be recognised and gives you a bit of a boost to keep going.

Does winning such a prestigious award lead to bigger projects?

I think it reminds people you’re still about.

Recently I’ve been going after my own work a bit more so, for me, the play for the Everyman is one of the most important things I’ve written, whereas some writers would say ‘the Royal Court is the most important theatre’ or ‘you’ve got to get a play on at the National’. I really wanted to have a new play on in the Everyman and to put those local people on stage. Hopefully it’s a bit of a

celebration of Liverpool and families and history, even though it’s quite dark and tragic.

You’ve written for film and TV too. Is this something you’d hoped to do after becoming involved in theatre?

It’s more that opportunities came along. One of my first TV jobs was ‘Where The Heart Is’, and it was a good experience in terms of thinking maybe I can write other things. It’s a craft, it’s something you can learn and doesn’t have to be this raw thing that pours out of you. It’s nice to go back and forth doing different stuff.

In theatre I love that you’re in the room, it’s live and it feels like there’s something going on between the audience and the actors, there’s a real buzz. It’s the sense of event too, it’s absolutely terrifying putting on a play. There aren’t many art forms where you create something and then sit and watch it live with loads of people.

You’ve worked on comedy and drama. Is there anything you particularly like writing about?

I always have a bit of a bend towards humour.

Also, my plays are often serious comedies in that there’s something really serious at the end or underneath. ‘Hope Place’ is, in some ways, more serious than lots of other things I’ve done and I think it’s still funny but less out and out comic, it’s quite dark. I wanted to create something that was gripping and thrilling.

Are there any big future plans you can tell us about?

There’s a play for the Royal Court in London about the NHS which I’m researching so I’ve been meeting doctors and nurses and I hope to meet Andy Burnham in a couple of weeks time.

That’s been amazing, meeting real experts who are passionate about what they do. Then there’s another play circulating at the back of my head and there are a couple of telly things floating about too but it’s very early days.

I’m focused on ‘Hope Place’ at the moment.

We’re starting to cast the play and the designer has started playing with ideas for the set, so it’s coming together.

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TALENT

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For me, the play for the Everyman is one of the most important things I’ve written.

‘Hope Place’ will be at Liverpool’s new Everyman theatre from 9-31 May. For tickets visit www.everymanplayhouse.com

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Tower College Because if your child is happy – you’re happy too!

Imagine waving your child off to school knowing the care and love you give them at home is also given there.

Where class sizes are small enough to ensure they get the individual attention they deserve.

An independent school with a real home from home feeling that welcomes all faiths and where everyone is part of the Tower College family.

Where fees are easily affordable and top results are easily achievable so you know you are giving your child the best possible start in life.

And where children lear n the Tower College ABCs: Achievement, Belonging, Compassion If you would like to book a visit or attend our

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OUT & ABOUT IN LIVERPOOL

British and Commonwealth flyweight champion Kevin Satchell will defend the latter title against Ghanaian challenger Isaac Quaye at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday 1 March.

The Liverpool-born boxer will defend an unbeaten record, during which he has won 11 fights, two by knockout, in his first fight since victory over Iain Butcher in July 2013.

It will also be his first bout since

working with new manager Neil Walsh and signing up to Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions.

Kevin says: “Quaye is a small, tough fighter who has had a lot of knockouts so it will be a good fight, but I’m looking forward to it. Aintree was where I first won the Commonwealth title so it is a good venue for me. Training has been perfect and I’m in good shape. It’s just a case of being ready on the date.”

Kevin is sponsored by local

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firm Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors. He says: “I’d like to thank everybody at Paul Crowley & Co for their continued support, they’ve been great throughout my career and again for this fight.”

Tickets for the fight, which also features fellow Merseyside fighters Pail Butler, Joe Selkirk and Tom Stalker, are available priced at £35. For more information call 07554453932.

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An independent Liverpool school is opening its doors to prospective pupils and their families for talks and tours as the region’s youngsters prepare to choose the next step in their education.

Tower College in Rainhill will hold an open day on 6 March with tours and talks taking place at 10am, 11am and 12pm and is currently taking bookings for the event.

Principal Miss Oxley says: “Our pupils learn the Tower College ABCs – Achievement, Belonging and Compassion. This really sums up everything that we are about.

“We provide a safe secure environment in which children do

not have to conform to a peer group.

They are free to become their best selves, to achieve the best possible academic results, and are given every opportunity, encouragement and support for success.”

The mixed-sex school, which caters for children between the ages of three and 16, is celebrating being top of the St Helens school and college tables released by the Department of Education. In total 95% of pupils achieved at least five A* to C grades at GCSE, including English and Maths, and 51* achieved A* or A. For more information about the Tower College open day email janehunt@towercollege.com.

New Everyman finally unveiled The wait is over to see inside the new incarnation of Liverpool’s iconic Everyman theatre.

Inside the new Everyman theatre

After 10 years of planning and two years of construction, pictures of the Hope Street building’s interior have now been revealed, ahead of the spectacular launch on the 1-2 March.

As the venue prepares to light up the city with a parade to mark

its return on 1 March, which leaves the Playhouse theatre at 7pm before travelling through the streets to the Everyman, visitors are offered a preview of the new facilities.

Familiar features such as the famous neon ‘Everyman’ signage and bricks from the original building have made a return, alongside the popular bistro and three sides of seating in the auditorium.

However, visitors will also be able to explore the building for themselves on 2 March when the theatre opens its doors for a ‘housewarming’.

Meanwhile, a new season of shows gets underway on 8 March, starting with Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

For more information about the new Everyman, visit www.everymanplayhouse.com Your Move 71

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YOUR LOCAL TO-DO LIST HAND -PICKED LOCAL EVENTS

CREAM OF THE CLUB SCENE 1 March, Nation Cream, Liverpool’s iconic club night, is returning to Nation for its first event of 2014.

Some of the hottest names on the dance circuit will be performing including Dutch duo, Showtek and electro house outfit, Bingo Players.

Sander van Doorn, who is one of

the most influential and popular DJ’s in dance music today, will also be on the line-up, along with Tommy Trash, Mat Zo, AN21, Andrew Rayel and Lange to name just a few.

Tickets can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.com

9 March, Echo Arena Liverpool

TOP PERFORMERS

One of the UK’s hottest young comedy talents, Jack Whitehall will stop off at Liverpool’s Echo Arena during his first ever live standup arena tour.

Jack will be performing in arenas ‘in the round’ throughout the UK, which means the audience will surround him - a UK first for a solo stand-up tour!

Jack has not only been successful on the stand-up comedy scene over recent years but has also built a very credible acting and writing career, starring in television shows including the hit Channel 4 series Fresh Meat.

Tickets, priced £32, and are available from www.echoarena.com

2 March, East Village Arts Club

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oploader will play some of their fantastic Noughties’ hits at the city’s East Village Arts Club.

Their single ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ achieved global success for the band back in 2000, and they will be performing this along with other brilliant tracks from their back

catalogue at the Seel Street venue.

Toploader previously played with the likes of Paul Weller, Robbie Williams and Bon Jovi, and were the last British band to play the original Wembley Stadium. Their latest show is set to be a must see.

Tickets are £17 and are available from www.mamacolive.com

28 February-11 March, Tate Liverpool ‘Keywords’, an exhibition based around Raymond Williams’ study, of the same name, on the vocabulary of culture and society, opens at Tate Liverpool on 28 February.

Almost 60 works by artists such as Stuart Brisley, Helen Chadwick, David Hockney and Anish Kapoor are grouped in relation to keywords from William’s book.

Viewers are confronted with manifestations of words from the book including ‘Liberation’, ‘Violence’, ‘Unconscious’ and ‘Private’.

The exhibition, spanning a 20-year period from the first publication of the ‘Keywords’ book to the last year of Conservative rule in 1996, has a strong focus on British art of the 1980s.

Entry is £8/£6 for concessions.

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EVENT

Ian Knowles, magician, demonstrating his very clever skills to Georgia and Maureen The team at ‘Brides by Natalie’, Jan, Natalie, Helen, Di and Sharon

BRIDAL SHOP CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY W

est Derby’s Brides by Natalie shop welcomed fellow wedding suppliers and brides-to-be to help celebrate its first anniversary.

The store’s managing director, Natalie Coleman, and her team of wedding dress experts greeted guests with a glass of bubbly, as they hosted a mini bridal fayre in the Eaton Road store.

For one day only selected photographers, cake makers, entertainers, venues and make-up artists were among the service providers who came together to create a one-stop shop of advice and information for the perfect big day.

A celebratory cake also marked Brides by Natalie’s first birthday during the event, which was hailed a huge success by organisers.

Catherine and Maureen look for the perfect dress!

Catherine Rooney of Red Carpet Make-up, demonstrating her excellent skills to Sarah Manning

Jan Scully, of the Huyton Civic Suite in Knowsley

The occasion was marked with a celebratory cake

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HIMALAYAN ART GREEN GLASS (ABOVE) Shared Earth, Bold Street

Bold Street’s Shared Earth is almost synonymous with fairly traded items in Liverpool. Providing a great range of ethically sourced, recycled, and environmentally friendly items, from beautiful mosaic mirrors to handcrafted jewellery from Delhi, it’s a great shop to get lost in. We particularly love these minimalist sets of jars (£17.99) and glasses (£19.99), made from 100% recycled glass, which are stylish and suited to every kitchen.

(ABOVE) Lalligrass, College Lane One of Liverpool’s newest shops, Lalligrass is an exotic labour of love for two brothers, one of whom lives in Nepal and sources the stunning items sold in the shop manned by the other. Whilst all items are breathtaking, these high quality hand knotted 100% wool rugs (£305) are particularly exquisite. Excitingly, as the owners are involved in every step, each item in Lalligrass is ethically sourced and comes with its very own story.

VEGANS IN VOGUE (LEFT)

Dr Martens, Manesty’s Lane Dr Martens, as well as being a British style institution, has a superb supplier code of conduct that ensures fantastic quality and excellent factory environments. Furthermore, they now produce a range of vegan shoes (Vegan 8 Eye Boots, £120) that are made from synthetic leather and are indistinguishable from their non-vegan counterparts.

Currently, only their classic boots and shoes are available, but the company is looking to expand the range to cover its beautiful brogues too.

Watch this leather-free space.

DARE TO BE FAIR (ABOVE) The Body Shop, South John Street

The Body Shop’s new product is perfect for those of us who are more than a little indecisive when it comes to our style. Their hair shadow (£5) comes in two striking shades that can be easily smoothed on to give your tresses a daring new style that lasts all evening long. And of course, as it’s The Body Shop, all this can be done safe in the knowledge no animals were tested and no workers were exploited in the product’s creation.

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SCOUSE Global Scouse Day has been celebrated across Liverpool since 2006. Celebrations surrounding the traditional winter warmer dish take place again on 28 February 2014 across the city’s scouse-selling establishments, but at these three eateries you can enjoy quality scouse stew all year round.

A TASTE OF TRADITION Baltic Fleet, Wapping With its ties to Norwegian sailors hundreds of years ago, the Baltic Fleet claims to be the first to import the scouse, or lapskaus, recipe to the city. Served in a traditional soup bowl with bread, the Baltic Fleet is an affordable and authentic scouse experience, all washed down with its unique choice of Wapping Beers.

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SCOUSE TO SHOUT ABOUT Maggie May’s, Bold Street Maggie May’s on Bold Street has taken the humble meat and potato stew to new levels. The self-proclaimed best scouse in Liverpool is a thick stew served with traditional beetroot or red cabbage. The café also hosts the annual ‘Great Scouse Off ’, a city-wide competition to find the best scouse around. And you can even take some away in one of the café’s unique scouse pouches or tins to enjoy later.

LANDMARK LIVERPOOL DISH Piazza Café, Mount Pleasant The Metropolitan Cathedral’s café offers homemade-style scouse at affordable prices.

Sitting in the shadow of the spectacular cathedral, it’s an ideal place to enjoy a warming, hearty bowl of scouse and a Fairtrade cup of tea or coffee. If the scouse doesn’t fill you up, there’s also a range of delicious homemade cakes on offer.

Since humble beginnings in Manchester, vodka infused bar chain Revolution has become a hotspot for partygoers. But the Cavern Quarter venue’s recent £200,000 refit has brought a change in the air, apparent upon opening the doors. Stylish decor and kitsch mismatch furnishing make for a Cinderella-esque transformation into an attractive dining establishment.

To start, there’s a small selection of ‘while you wait’ options, all reasonably priced at £2.50. I go for the fun factor: gourmet cheesy popcorn which arrives in a porcelain mug, adding a certain novelty to the nibbles.

My more sophisticated dining partner orders thyme marinated olives, which I’m happy to sample; they burst with flavour and juiciness.

Onto the mains and you’ll be glad of those nibbles. That isn’t a comment on the service, which is excellent, but for how long it may take to look through the choice of mains. If you’re in the mood for carnivorous indulgence, you’re in for a treat. ‘The Dirty Dog’ combines a

Bratwurst sausage and chipotle pulled pork (£7.95) whilst ‘The Vodka Burger’ (£9.95), topped with vodka salsa, plays on Revolution’s alcohol based origin.

I go for arguably the most indulgent main - the almost arrogantly titled ‘Bourbon Bad Boy’ with a description to match: ‘double beef burger basted in bourbon chipotle sauce stacked with bacon, American cheese, vine tomatoes and onion rings’.

It’s an impressive monument with multiple layers, but the intense flavours reward getting a little messy.

For herbivores like my dining partner, there is a surprising variety of vegetarian options. Highlights are Goat’s Cheese & Roquito Pepper Flatbread (£7.95) and Revolution Noodles (£8.95) ramen broth with noodles, shitake mushrooms, bok choi…. the list of oriental goodness goes on.

My dining partner orders the ‘Moroccan’ burger (£8.95) - ‘kidney bean and sweet potato in an oatmeal crumble and topped with tzatziki’. The crunchy and soft combination

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is very satisfying, with contrasting tastes to match.

Both meals come with ‘skinon’ fries, which are a nice alternative to standard chips.

After the hearty portions there’s only one way to finish the night - cocktails. Like the mains, there is much variety on offer. I try the ‘G and Tea’ an intriguing long drink combining gin & tonic with elderflower and actual tea whilst my dining partner orders the ‘Basil Grande’, a fruity mix of strawberries, vodka, raspberry liqueur and Cointreau, with a hint of basil. Both cocktails showcase Revolution’s specialisation as a drinks establishment, with subtleties and depth to the flavours and eye-catching presentation.

It’s a refreshing end to an enjoyable evening.

Cavern Quarter’s Revolution more than deserves its place as a recognised establishment of good food. With its playful atmosphere and surprising choices of food and drink, it has charm to rival that of Liverpool’s vibrant independent eateries.

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STREETLIFE

Marie Conway and granddaughter Lucy Conway-Edgar try out the new facilities.

Paul McGann with some pictures of his own family when they served

Michael Humphreys and Neil Grant of LJMU photograph some of the items to upload to the archive

FORMER DOCTOR WHO STAR LOOKS BACK THROUGH HISTORY

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ctor Paul McGann helped to launch the city’s World War I commemorations at the Central Library as part of Liverpool John Moores University’s ‘Merseyside at War 1914-1918’ project.

The former Doctor Who star included his own family history to demonstrate how diaries, letters, photos, poems and war records can be added to the archives to commemorate the Great War. Many families of those who took part in the war also attended to add their own memories at the launch.

The project is led by historian Professor Frank McDonough, together with Dr Mike Benbough-Jackson and Dr Emma Vickers, and marks 100 years since the beginning of the war.

Professor McDonough says: “It isn’t about academics writing the history of the First World War, this is about the people of Merseyside writing their own history.”

The documents can be viewed at www.merseyside-at-war.org.

John MacDonald shows members of the team some of his detailed research into the war record of his father Patrick Joseph MacDonald

The new facility is officially opened

by Paul McGann and David Alton

Val Jackson, with her family research

Vicki Caren (Project Assistant, Merseyside War Project) points out some of the history now available to young Joe Whitcombe, of Bebington

Collette O’Neill, Brenda Murray, B.E.M. & Stella Potter ready to add their recollections to the archive

Michael Humphreys (LJMU) talks to Jean Stockton about some of the history she has collected

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Professor Nigel Weatherill (Vice Chancellor LJMU), Paul McGann and David Alton

David Woods, together with precious photographs and documents of his grandfather

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