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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM // ISSUE 366
20 JUNE – 3 JULY 2014
LIVERPOOL’S GUIDE TO PROPERTY & CULTURE
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EDITOR’S LETTER... It’s been a changing time for the residential property market, as the Mortgage Market Review came into force earlier this year. The shake-up caused a stir in the press as rules were tightened on how mortgages are approved, but if you’re looking to buy a home and you’re still unsure about what it all means for you then worry not, as our latest Hot Topic is sure to bring you up to speed. And from mortgage reforms to more rental regulation, we take a closer look at how Liverpool City Council’s proposed licensing scheme could affect landlords if it’s introduced. If that’s not enough, we’re also bringing you jam-packed pages of news, events and high street highlights. Plus we’ve got a brilliant competition to brighten up the summer, as we’re giving away five pairs of tickets to the spectacular HOLI ONE Colour Festival. Don’t miss out on your chance to win!
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65 Time Out Getting to know the property professionals
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W H AT ’ S O N T H E M A R K E T ?
GLENWYLLIN ROAD, WATERLOO L22
LEON HOCKENHULL sales advisor, Logic Estates VIEW NOW 0151 920 2404
How much? £309,950 Bedrooms Five Close to Fields, schools, doctors, local shops and train station for access to the city centre. Benefits from Loft room, gardens to the front and rear. Agent’s view “An Edwardian semi-detached property, which was once owned by the chief steward of the Titanic, that will make a great family home.”
HAZELWOOD GROVE, HALEWOOD L26
HOLLY REGAN branch manager, Reeds Rains VIEW NOW 0151 428 9484
How much? £260,000 Bedrooms Four Close to All local amenities and transport links. Benefits from En suite to master bedroom, double-glazing and central heating. There are gardens and an external storage room. Agent’s view “Extremely well presented and spacious family detached home located in a quiet cul de sac location. The property has been well maintained throughout and internal inspection is recommended to appreciate what is on offer.”
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OCTOBER DRIVE L6
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How much? £145,000 Bedrooms Three Close to Tuebrook local shops and restaurants plus Newsham Park is nearby. Benefits from Highlights include beautifully kept rear gardens that are not overlooked, integral garage and an en suite shower room. Agent’s view “This is a beautifully presented and tastefully decorated three-bedroom detached residence that has to be viewed in order to appreciate all that it has on offer.”
ELMSLEY ROAD, MOSSLEY HILL L18
WILLIAM GOULDEN negotiator, Sutton Kersh VIEW NOW 0151 734 0666
How much? £1,200,000 Bedrooms Six Close to Rose Lane and Allerton Road, this property’s central position offers access to a wide range of educational and recreational amenities. The surrounding area boasts a selection of vibrant bars, restaurants and shops. Open space can be enjoyed at nearby Sefton Park. Benefits from Six bedrooms with the master enjoying dressing room and en suite facilities. There is a sensational open plan living space offering a dining area, family entertainment area and contemporary kitchen. The basement provides a cinema and leisure room, wine cellar, hobby room and boiler/drying room. Mature and established gardens can be enjoyed to the front, side and rear of the property. Agent’s view “This stunning residence is a fine example of Victorian architecture combined with a modern twist. Viewing is essential to appreciate the rare and wonderful opportunity offered to any perspective purchaser.” Your Move
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W NE
W NE
£565,000
£550,000
EATON ROAD, CRESSINGTON PARK, L19 An impressive detached bungalow, three double bedrooms, stunning dining hall & entertaining lounge, modern dining kitchen, utility room & cloakroom/wc, modern bathroom with separate shower enclosure, EPC awaited
GLENDYKE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 An individual detached residence, extended & improved by it's current owners, five bedrooms & master bedroom with ensuite, spacious lounge & dining room, bathroom & separate wc, quality fitted kitchen & utility room, EPC D
W NE
W NE
£475,000
£469,000
CHILDWALL PARK AVENUE, CHILDWALL, L16 Detached family residence, four bedrooms, substantially extended, beautifully maintained, porch & welcoming reception hall, downstairs wc, spacious lounge & separate dining room, breakfast kitchen, EPC awaited
HILLSIDE DRIVE, WOOLTON, L25 An executive duplex apartment, situated in a gated development, dining room & lounge, modern dining kitchen, three double bedrooms, telephone security entry system, gas central heating & double glazing, parking, EPC awaited W E NERIC P
W E NERIC P
£459,950
£439,950
MONTCLAIR DRIVE, MOSSLEY HILL, L18 Period semi detached residence, well proportioned front sitting room, attractive rear lounge & conservatory, office or alternative dining room, morning room & open plan dining kitchen, rear hall & ground floor wc, four bedrooms, wc, EPC E
QUEENS DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, L15 A beautifully renovated detached house, four bedrooms & good sized lounge, extended & open plan living area with family area, dining area & kitchen, spacious, recently re-fitted luxury bathroom, cloakroom/wc/utility room, EPC E
W NE
NE W
£385,000
£359,995
RANGEMORE ROAD, MOSSLEY HILL, L18 Semi detached residence, extensive double extension, substantial separate dining room, five beautifully proportioned bedrooms, built in furniture to three main bedrooms, beautifully presented lounge, separate dining room, EPC E
GREENHILL AVENUE, LIVERPOOL L18 Exceptionally well presented semi detached property, spacious accommodation laid out over two floors, four bedrooms, vestibule entrance & reception hallway, cloakroom & wc & lounge & sitting room, family dining kitchen, EPC E
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W NE
W E NERIC P
W E NERIC P
NE W
£349,950
£315,000
£299,950
£275,000
CATONFIELD ROAD, L18 Detached true bungalow, cul-de-sac, three bedrooms, spacious open plan lounge & dining room, EPC E
BEECHFIELD ROAD, L18 Semi detached, three substantial bedrooms, lounge & extended sitting room, breakfast kitchen, EPC D
GARTHDALE ROAD, L18 Semi detached, sitting room & sunroom, breakfast kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom, EPC F
RODICK STREET, L25 Detached family residence, new build, three well proportioned bedrooms, bespoke features, EPC awaited W E NERIC P
W NE
£269,950
£260,000
WHITEHEDGE ROAD, L19 Substantial semi detached, five double bedrooms, lounge & sitting room, dining kitchen, EPC F
HAZELWOOD GROVE, L26 Detached family residence, four well presented bedrooms, lounge & open plan conservatory, EPC D
W NE
W NE
£249,950
£249,950
QUARRY STREET, L25 New build town house, three bedrooms, open plan living, dining & kitchen area, no onward chain, EPC awaited
GREENBANK DRIVE, L17 Spacious top floor apartment, three bedrooms, living / dining room through to kitchen, no chain, EPC E
W NE
W NE
£239,950
£219,950
£200,000
£199,950
RODICK STREET, L25 New build end town house, three well proportioned bedrooms, open plan dining kitchen, EPC awaited
FIELDWAY, L15 Semi detached, grade II listed, open plan kitchen & dining area, modern fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC E
SOUTH ALBERT ROAD, L17 Triplex apartment, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms over two Floors, courtyard, EPC C
HALSNEAD CLOSE, L15 Mid town house, over three floors, four bedrooms, dining kitchen, two en-suite shower rooms, family bathroom, EPC C
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W NE
W NE
W NE
W NE
£189,950
£186,950
£175,000
OIRO £169,950
BOWRING PARK AVENUE, L16 Extended semi detached, three bedrooms, extended open plan lounge/diner, extended kitchen, EPC D
SPRINGHILL COURT, L15 First floor apartment, two double bedrooms, modern fitted kitchen, spacious bright lounge, EPC C
BELLE VUE ROAD, L25 Extended mews house, three bedrooms, living room, fitted kitchen, cul-desac position, EPC awaited
NICANDER ROAD, L18 Spacious mid terraced, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room open through to morning room, EPC awaited
W NE
W NE
W E NERIC P
£169,500
£159,950
£155,000
£155,000
TURNSTONE DRIVE, L26 Modern detached house, three bedrooms, open plan lounge to dining room, modern kitchen, EPC D
WINCHFIELD ROAD, L15 Mid terrace property, three bedrooms, separate lounge, spacious dining room, fitted kitchen, EPC awaited
CALDER DRIVE, L18 Purpose built apartment, two bedrooms, open plan kitchen and dining area, fitted bathroom, EPC D
HARDINGE ROAD, L19 Semi detached, three well proportioned bedrooms, spacious lounge, separate dining room, EPC awaited
W NE
W NE
W E NERIC P
W E NERIC P
£155,000
£135,000
£135,000
£120,000
QUARRY STREET, L25 Charming end cottage, two reception rooms, modern kitchen, two double bedrooms, EPC D
YELVERTON CLOSE, L26 Semi detached, lounge & dining kitchen. three bedrooms & bathroom/wc, GCH, DG, EPC awaited
MOSSLEA PARK, L18 First floor purpose built apartment, living room, balcony, two bedrooms, shower room, EPC C
KINGS DRIVE, L25 Semi detached, three bedrooms, lounge through to dining room, kitchen, family room, DG, GCH, EPC D W E NERIC P
W E NERIC P
W NE
W NE
£120,000
£95,000
OIRO £85,000
£69,950
CHURCH ROAD NORTH, L15 First floor apartment, two bedrooms, living room, breakfast kitchen, video entry system, EPC awaited
BEECHWOOD ROAD, L19 Purpose built apartment, first floor, living room, kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, GCH, DG, EPC D
ALEXANDRA DRIVE, L17 Converted apartment, top floor, kitchen & spacious master bedroom, en-suite bathroom facilities, EPC F
GROSVENOR ROAD, L15 Mid terraced, open plan lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen & bathroom, two bedrooms, EPC D
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W E NERIC P
W E NERIC P
W NE
£565,000
£490,000
£194,950
£159,950
CATHARINE STREET, L8 Georgian corner terrace, grade ll listed building, accomodation arranged over five levels
THE COLONNADES, L3 Fourth floor apartment, three bedrooms, lounge/ dining room, stylish kitchen/ breakfast room, EPC C
LITTLE CATHARINE STREET, L8 Coach house, two bedrooms, spacious open plan living area, offered without chain, EPC E
WATERLOO ROAD, L3 Warehouse apartment, first and second floor, duplex apartment, two bedrooms, en-suite bathroom, EPC C
W E NERIC P
W NE
W NE
W NE
£145,000
£139,950
£124,950
£119,950
ALFRED MEWS, L1 Three bedroom mid terraced house, accommodation arranged over three floors, EPC D
ALEXANDRA TOWER, L3 Sixth floor apartment, two double bedrooms, offered without chain, city and river views, open plan, EPC C
LEEDS STREET, L3 Third floor apartment, without chain, two double bedrooms, open plan living room, parking space, EPC C
RUMFORD PLACE, L3 Fourth floor apartment, popular and desirable city centre development, one spacious bedroom, EPC C
W NE
W NE
£99,950
£99,950
£99,950
HUMBER CLOSE, L4 Semi detached house, substantially extended, four bedrooms over two floors, gardens, EPC D
HARTINGTON ROAD, L8 First floor flat, spacious bedroom, open plan living area, stylish fitted kitchen, study, bathroom, EPC C
CONWAY STREET, L5 Eighth floor apartment, two bedrooms, open plan living area, fitted kitchen, bathroom/w.c., EPC D
CRANMER STREET, L5 Modern semi-detached house, three bedrooms, gardens to front, side & rear, offered without chain, EPC D
£92,500
£79,950
£62,950
£62,500
EDINBURGH ROAD, L7 Traditional mid terrace house, two bedrooms, two reception rooms and kitchen, EPC D
LOCKFIELDS VIEW, L3 First floor aparment, two bedrooms, central heating, double glazing, allocated parking, kitchen, EPC D
KNIGHTSBRIDGE COURT, L7 Second floor flat, three double bedrooms, central heating, offered without chain, balcony, EPC C
PRESTON POINT, L1 Shared ownership, fourth floor apartment, open plan living area, fitted kitchen, double bedroom, EPC D
W NE
W NE
£104,950
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W NE
W NE
W NE
W NE
£620,000
£494,950
£225,000
£199,950
WOODLANDS PARK, L12 Executive detached house, five bedrooms, sitting room, lounge/dining room & conservatory, EPC E
KNOWSLEY LANE, L34 Detached period residence, over three floors, six bedrooms, two reception rooms, two bathrooms, EPC E
LEYFIELD ROAD, L12 Semi detached house, four bedrooms, lounge, rear sitting room, kitchen & extended dining room, EPC D
CRAVEN ROAD, L12 Semi detached, 4 bedrooms, lounge, dining room & kitchen, shower room & family bathroom, EPC F
W NE
W NE
W NE
W E NERIC P
£194,950
£185,000
£180,000
£159,950
FAIRFIELD CRESCENT, L36 Extended semi detached, 4 bedrooms, porch & hallway, lounge, dining kitchen, utility, sitting area, EPC D
ALMONDS GREEN, L12 Grade II listed town house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, sun room, EPC exempt
EDGEMOOR ROAD, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room & conservatory, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D
BLACKMOOR DRIVE, L12 End of three, three bedrooms, extended through lounge, dining room, morning room, EPC E
W NE
W E NERIC P
W NE
£147,990
£147,500
£146,950
£145,000
ROEMARSH CLOSE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, garage conversion, modern dining kitchen, gardens, EPC C
HARBERN CLOSE, L12 Extended semi detached, 3 bedrooms, lounge & family room, extended dining kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D
MARLOWE DRIVE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, master en suite, EPC D
MELWOOD DRIVE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, modern fitted kitchen, modern bathroom wc, EPC D
W NE
W NE
W E NERIC P
W NE
£124,950
£124,950
£119,950
£119,950
WEST DERBY VILLAGE, L12 First floor apartment, lounge/fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom/wc, allocated parking, EPC C
HOLLOCOMBE ROAD, L12 Semi detached house, lounge, dining kitchen, three bedrooms, double glazing, gas central heating, EPC C
QUEENS DRIVE, L4 Extended mid terraced house, three bedrooms, dining room, extended lounge, EPC awaited
BEVANS LANE, L12 Cottage, two bedrooms, open lounge/dining room, kitchen, ground floor shower, EPC D
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W NE
W NE
£115,000
£112,950
£110,000
£105,000
MERCER COURT, L12 Extended semi detached house, two bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC C
QUEENS DRIVE, L13 Extended semi detached house, no chain involved, 3 bedrooms, lounge & extended dining room, EPC E
ALUNDALE ROAD, L12 Semi detached house, two bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D
DARLEY DRIVE, L12 Ground floor apartment, communal entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, two bedrooms, EPC D W E NERIC P
W E NERIC P
W NE
W NE
£89,950
£89,950
£82,000
£80,000
ELWICK DRIVE, L11 Town house, two bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom/wc, popular location, gardens, EPC D
ELMDALE ROAD, L9 Mid terraced house, two bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, separate wc & bathroom, courtyard, EPC D
LOWERSON ROAD, L11 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, dining room, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D
IRETON STREET, L4 Terrace property, three bedrooms, lounge, open plan kitchen/diner, utility room, bathroom, EPC
W NE
W NE
W E NERIC P
W NE
£79,950
£74,995
£73,500
£69,950
COULPORT CLOSE, L14 Semi detached house, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, gardens to front & rear, EPC D
MONASTERY ROAD, L6 Terrace property, 3 bedrooms, lounge open to dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom, rear yard, EPC D
CROSSWOOD CRESCENT, L36 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, extended kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D
CARR CLOSE, L11 End terrace property, 3 bedrooms, entrance porch & hallway, lounge, dining kitchen, gardens, EPC C
W E NERIC P
W NE
W E NERIC P
£65,000
£63,950
£59,950
£35,000
TWYFORD STREET, L6 Terrace property, no chain, 3 bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge & dining room, fitted kitchen, EPC D
KINGSHEATH AVENUE, L14 Mid terraced, three bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen extension, gf bathroom/wc, gardens, EPC E
FREME CLOSE, L11 Semi detached, no chain, three bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC G
NIMROD STREET, L4 Mid terraced house, two bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, popular location, EPC G
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£1,150pcm
£975pcm
£975pcm
£795pcm
TOWER BUILDING, L3 Two double bedrooms, fully furnished, ensuite, 24 hour concierge service, underground parking, EP CD
HOLLYTREE ROAD, L25 Extended semi detached, three bedrooms, spacious lounge, extended kitchen front and rear gardens, EPC E
COLQUITT STREET, L1 Apartment, two bedrooms, fully furnished to a high spec, secure gated access, one parking space, EPC
ALDERTON CLOSE, L26 Detached house, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, open plan lounge/dining room, EPCC
£575pcm
£550pcm
CHAPEL GARDENS, L5 End town house, three bedrooms, allocated parking, garden, entrance hallway, living room, EPC D
SOUTHGATE CLOSE, L12 Semi detached bungalow, quiet cul-de-sac, spacious louunge, modern kitchen, two bedrooms, EPC D
£500pcm
£500pcm
BRANSTREE AVENUE, L11 Mid terraced house, lounge, dining kitchen, ground floor bathroom/wc, three bedrooms, DG, EPC C
PRESTBURY ROAD, L11 Terrace, unfurnished, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, good location, EPC D
£500pcm
£475pcm
£425pcm
£395pcm
RODNEY STREET, L1 Ground floor apartment, one bedroom, open plan living area, unfurnished, bathroom/wc, EPC
TIVERTON STREET, L15 Terraced house, two bedrooms, DG, GCH, modern fitted kitchen, modern family bathroom, EPC E
LIND STREET, L4 Terrace house, 2 bedrooms, unfurnished, gas central heating, double glazing, recently refurbished, EPC D
MIDDLETON ROAD, L7 DSS accepted, terraced house, two double bedrooms, unfurnished, lounge, fitted kitchen EPC D
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Auctions 0151 207 6315 www.suttonkersh.co.uk/auctions-property/
Major property auction Date: Thursday 17 July Time: 12 noon Place: Marriott Hotel, 1 Queen Square, Liverpool L1 1RH Over 70 lots, to include:
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121 Goodison Road, Liverpool L4 4EW Guide price £35,000+
195 Warbreck Moor, Liverpool L9 4RR Guide price £125,000+
21 Hall Lane, Walton, Liverpool L9 0EU Guide price £70,000+
30 Rydal Street, Liverpool L5 6QS Guide price £40,000+
60 Pendennis Street, Liverpool L6 5AQ Guide price £40,000–45,000
184 Blackmoor Drive, Liverpool L12 3HB Guide price £110,000+
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27 Guildford Street, Wallasey CH44 0BR Guide price £40,000–45,000
2 St. Asaph Grove, Bootle L30 1QR Guide price £50,000–55,000
Apts 1,2 &3, Betula Bank, 161 Liverpool Road, Southport PR8 4NX Guide price £250,000+
70 Benedict Street, Bootle L20 2EW Guide price £40,000–45,000
7 Edge Grove, Liverpool L7 0HN Guide price £50,000+
7 Woodlands Square, Netherley, Liverpool L27 5RZ Guide price £40,000+
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Well Lane, Childwall, L16
Offers Over £180,000
• 3 Bedroom EXTENDED Semi Detached • Sought After Location • Extended Lounge/Dining Room • Good Size Bedroom • Mature Garden
Devondale Road, Allerton, L18
Offers Over £155,000
Offers Over £185,000
Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L17
Beechfield Road, Calderstones, L18
Sherwell Close, Woolton, L15
Offers Over £400,000
Greenhill, Allerton, L18 • 3 Bedroom Mid Town House • 2 Reception Rooms • Gardens Front and Rear • Gas Central Heating • In Need of Modernising
Caithness Road, Allerton, L18
Offers Over £300,000
• 5 Bedroom EXTENDED Semi Detached • Outstanding Property Throughout • High Specification Finish • Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Ground Floor WC
£340,000
Woolton Road, Woolton, L15
Offers Over £425,000
• 4 Bedroom Semi Detached • Good Size Rooms Throughout • Large Rear Garden • Immaculate Property • Modern Kitchen
Offers Over £140,000
• EXCELLENT DECORATIVE ORDER • Much sought after cul-de-sac location • Two Bedroom Semi-Detached • Modern Family Bathroom • Spacious Living Room
• 3 Bedroom Semi Detached • 2 Reception Rooms • Conservatory • Converted Loft • Modern Bathroom
• Stunning Detached Property • Double Fronted • 5 bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Integral garage
Offers Over £140,000
• 3 Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • 3 Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Ground Floor Cloakroom/wc • Modern Bathroom
• EXCELLENT DECORATIVE ORDER • Highly Popular L18 Location • Walking Distance of Allerton Road • Three Bedroom Character Terrace • Two Spacious Reception Rooms
Bleasedale Road, Alllerton, L18
Lambton Road, Aigburth, L17 • NO CHAIN • 3 Bedroom Mid Terrace Property • Lounge and Dining Room • Located Directly Off Aigburth Road • Double Glazed
Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L17
Offers Over £265,000
• 4 Bedroom Semi Detached • Converted Loft Room • 3 Reception Rooms • Split Level Kitchen • Nearby Popular Schools
Offers Over £135,000
Botanic Place, Edge Hill, L7 • Semi detached • Two bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Family bathroom • Off road parking
Offers Over £105,000
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Terence Road, Childwall, L16
Offers Over £215,000
• 3 Bedroom Semi Detached • Extended to Rear • Kitchen/Dining Room • Extended Sitting Room • Double Glazed
Addingham Road, Allerton, L18
Offers Over £190,000
• 3 Bedroom Mid Terrace with Converted Loft • 3 Reception Rooms • Good size Rooms • Walking Distance to Allerton Road • Nearby Bars, Restaurants and Shops
Granville Road, Wavertree, L15
Offers Over £100,000
• Much Sought After Location • Character Terrace Property • Three Bedrooms • Front Lounge • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
! ! ! T T T I I I D D D L L L SO SO SO
Ullet Road, Allerton, L17
• Superb duplex apartment • Within walking distance of Sefton Park. • Excellent decorative order • Two Bedrooms • Open Plan Living
Offers Over £130,000
Charles Berrington, Allerton, L15
• Sought after L15 location • Within walking distance of Allerton Road • Four Bedroom Character Property • Three Reception Rooms • Newly Fitted Kitchen
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Offers Over £200,000
Melbreck Road, Allerton, L18
Offers Over £220,000
• Four Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Including Loft Conversion • Three Reception Rooms • Extended Kitchen • Extended Bathroom
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking Laura and the rest of the staff for all the help and support you offered since the properties went on the market. I would like to thank all the staff as they negotiated for us brilliantly, a special thank you to Laura - she did great! We are very pleased customers! Of course not forgetting Ann in the sales progression department who has worked hard and done her utmost to get the sales moving. She has been great. We will be starting our new life in Helsby very soon and without you this wouldn't have happened.” Pamela Byrne, Vendor of Purley Grove, L18 & Ashlar Grove, L17
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20 Your Move
N EW £184,995
Suitable Family Home, Three Story, Semi Detached, En-Suite, Fitted Robes, Not Overlooked to Rear, Sought after Suburb, EPC Rating: TBC
N EW
N EW Winskill Road, L11
Earle Avenue, L36
£89,950
Avington Close, L12
£149,950
Modern Style End Town House, on Private Housing Development, Accommodation Over Three Levels, Three Double Bedrooms and Three Bathrooms, Garden and Driveway, EPC Rating: C
£75,000
Popular Location, Second Floor, Modern Bathroom, Modern Kitchen, Double Glazing, GCHS, Garden, No Chain Involved, EPC Rating: TBC
Finch Lane, L14
Alundale Road, L12
£120,000
West Derby Location, Sought After Location, Two Double Bedrooms, Double Glazing, GCHS, Large Garden to Rear, Driveway, EPC Rating: TBC
£74,950
Investment Opportunity, Garden to Rear, Double Glazing, GCHS Installed, Paved Drive to front, No Chain, EPC Rating: C
Princes Court, L8
£65,000
Second Floor Apartment, One Bedroom, Lounge, Kitchen, Bathroom, Under Floor Heating, Double Glazing, Garage, Communal Garden to Rear Aspect, EPC Rating: E
N EW
Suitable Family Home, Located off Muirhead Avenue, Good Size Plot, Garden Front and Rear, Driveway, UPVC Double Glazing, GCHS, No Chain Involved, EPC Rating: D
Harbreck Grove, L9
N EW
£265,000
Extended Semi Detached Property, Two Reception Rooms, Extended Kitchen, Four Bedrooms, Double Glazing, GCHS, Garage, Large Rear Garden, Front Garden With Driveway, EPC Rating: TBC
N EW
Rupert Road, L36
N EW
N EW
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Dunstan Street, L15
£62,000
Fountains Close, L4
£52,950
Four Bedroom Terraced, GCHS Installed *In Need of Improvement *Ideal Investment Opportunity, No Chain Involved, EPC Rating: D
N EW
Mid Terraced Property, Two Bedrooms, Lounge, Kitchen, Bathroom, Gas Central Heating System, Good Local Amenities, Requires Modernisation, No Chain Involved, EPC Rating: D
Golders Green, L7
£49,950
Investment Opportunity, City Centre Suburbs, Upper Floor, Modern Style Kitchen, Modern Style Bathroom, No Chain Involved, EPC Rating: D
Conwy Drive, L6
£37,500
Two Bedroom Apartment, Ideal First Time Buyer Home, Modern Style Kitchen* Modern Style Bathroom, No Chain Involved, EPC Rating: C
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tel. 0151 231 6100
www.cityresidential.co.uk
£89,950
Central Gardens
£159,950
South Ferry Quay
One Bedroom Apartment Ideal Investment Opportunity Early Viewing Recommended EPC – B
City Residential are pleased to offer this one bedroom which is located near to universities and Lime Street. Tenant already in situe!
£79,950
Two Bedroom Apartment Views Over The Marina Secure Allocated Parking EPC - B
£85,000
New to the market, we have to offer this two bedroom apartment which benefits from a balcony overlooking the marina and two bathrooms.
£110,000
£112,500
Cornwallis Court
Commutation Plaza
London Road
X Building
• One Bedroom Studio Apartment • Ropewalks Location • Ideal Investement • EPC - E
• One Bedroom Top Floor Apartment • 75% Ownership • Secure Allocated Parking • EPC - C
• Two Bedroom Top Floor Apartment • Close To Universities and Hospitals. • EPC - E
• One Bedroom Fifth Floor Apartment • Spacious Living/Dining Room • No Onward Chain • EPC - B
£120,000
£125,000
£155,000
£139,950
Chandlers Wharf
The Overhead Building
Quebec Quay
The Albany
• Two Bedroom Apartment • En-suite Shower Room • Baltic Triangle Location • EPC - B
• Three Bedroom Apartment • Top Floor • Secure Parking • EPC - C
• Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment • En-Suite Shower Room • Secure Allocated Parking • EPC - C
• Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment • City Centre Location • Secure Parking • EPC - C
£215,000
£230,000
£235,000
£550,000
The Colonnades
One Park West
Waterloo Warehouse
Huskisson Street
• One Bedroom Apartment • Stunning Views Over The River • Secure Allocated Parking • EPC - C
• Two Bedroom Apartment • Secure Allocated Parking • Balcony With Views Over Liverpool 1 • EPC - B
• Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment • Secure Allocated Parking • Views Over The River Mersey • EPC - E
• Stunning Georgian Townhouse • A superb blend of elegance and grace • Immaculately presented • EPC - D
sales@cityresidential.co.uk • lettings@cityresidential.co.uk 81-87 Victoria Street, The Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6DG
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From £575pcm
Mount Pleasant o
From £600pcm
Alex Tower
Selection of One and Two bedroom Apartments Fully Furnished
Selection of One and Two Bedroom Apartments Fully furnished
Close to Liverpool University Available with Parking Ideal for students
£495pcm
£500pcm
Close to business district Amazing Views
£575pcm
£750pcm
Heysmoor Heights
St Annes Court
Central Gardens
The Arts Villiage
• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Allocated parking
• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Extra study room
• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Popular location
• Spacious Two Bedroom Apartment, • Fully Furnished • Close to Liverpool One
Moss Street
BE QUICK ....ONLY ONE APARTMENT REMAINS! STUNNING NEW STUDIO APARTMENTS IN PALL MALL A stunning newly converted scheme of 25 luxury studio apartments with en-suite and kitchenette facilities. All rooms have superbly appointed shower rooms, built in furniture, wifi, flatscreen tv, on-site laundry room and cycle store. Popular location in the Business District of Liverpool.
Register your interest today Available from £105per week
There is only one 6 bedroom apartment remaining in this stunning brand new development of four apartments situated in this most sought after residential area. All the bedrooms in the apartments include a flat screen (wall mounted) television, chest of drawers, wardrobe, bedside table & desk and a stunning stylish en-suite shower room. The apartment benefits from a cycle store, utility room with a washer & dryer and a stylish large open plan fully fitted kitchen/dining/living area including dishwasher. This apartment is inclusive of all utility bills and high speed broadband.
Rooms are priced from only £105 per week.
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RESIDENTIAL Sales Mount Street, L1 £425,000 W NE
W NE
• Grade Two Listed Mid Town House • Four Bedrooms Over Two Floors • Lounge And Study With Wood Flooring • Farmhouse Style Kitchen With Aga • Refurbished Within The Last Four Years • Steel Feature Staircase To Sun Lounge • EPC Rating D
Ashton Square, L25 £240,000
Maycroft House, L18 £580,000 W NE
• Luxury Duplex Penthouse Apartment • Three Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Designer Kitchen • Three En Suite Bath/Shower Room • Secure Underground Parking • Communal Gardens • Gated Access • EPC C
The Colonnades, L3 £279,950
• Quaint Cottage, Contemporary Decor • Lovely Lounge With Open Fire Dining Kitchen • Two Good Bedrooms With Storage Luxury Bathroom • Extensive Cottage Garden With Summer House • Parking To The Front Elevation • Offered Furnished Or Unfurnished EPC D Unity Building, L3 £124,950
Granary Way, L3 £139,950
Argyle Street, L1 £105,000 W NE
W NE
W NE
W NE • Second Floor Luxury Apartment • Open Plan Lounge With Balcony • Fitted Designer Kitchen • Two Bedrooms Two Designer • Viewing Essential EPC C
• First Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge Fitted Kitchen • Luxury Bathroom Off Road Parking • EPC C
• First Floor Apartment • Double Bedroom • Spacious Lounge kitchen • Bathroom Balcony • 24hr Concierge awaiting EPC
• One Bed 5th Floor Apartment • Kitchen With Integrated Appliances • White Roca Bathroom Fittings • Fabulous 19' Terrace • Secure Underground Parking EPC C
Fenwick Street, L2 Reduced To £89,950
Gambier Terrace, L1 £199,950
The Colonnades, L3 Reduced To £299,950
Albert Dock, L3 £525,000
• Two Bedroom Apartment • Spacious Lounge/ Dining Room • Fitted Kitchen • Two Bath/Shower Rooms • 24hr Concierge EPC D
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• Spacious Duplex Apartment • Grade II Listed Georgian Quarter • Two Double Bedrooms • Private Patio Area Fitted Kitchen Diner • No Chain City Centre Location EPC C
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• Grade I Listed Albert Dock • Penthouse Apartment • Three Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge Balcony • Secure Parking EPC D
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Call our sales team
0151 236 9660 property@keppiemassie.com
@keppiemassie
Lettings Princes Court, L8 £525 pcm
Ivanhoe Road, L17 £750 pcm
Sir Thomas Street, L1 £595 pcm
Unity Building, L3 £925 pcm W NE
W NE
W NE
W NE
• Two Bedroom Furnished Apartment • Fitted Modern Kitchen • Balcony Overlooking Princes Park • Fitted Bathroom • Car Parking
• Third Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms • City Centre Location • Large Lounge And Fitted Kitchen • Lift Access Fully Furnished.
• Central Business District Location • Modern Apartment • Open Plan Lounge With Balcony • Modern Fitted Kitchen • Two Double Bedrooms
Quebec Quay, L3 £950 pcm
Beetham Tower, L3 £1,100 pcm
Park Lane Plaza, L1 £695 pcm
The Atrium, L3 £695 pcm
• Luxury Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge Fitted Kitchen • Two Bath/Shower Rooms • Secure Parking Fantastic Views
• Sixth Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms Spacious Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Two Bath/Shower Rooms • Secure Parking Avalible From 5th July
• Popular Development • Close To Liverpool One • Modern Fitted Kitchen • Open Plan Lounge • Two Double Bedrooms
• Two Bedroom Third Floor Apartment • Living / Dining Area • Bathroom & En-Suite Shower Room • Furnished Terrace • Available Immediately
W NE
• Two Bedroom Apartment • Lounge Kitchen Bathroom • Laundry Room • Secure Off Road Parking • Available July 2014
Portside House, L1 £750 pcm • • • • • •
Modern Apartment Next to Liverpool One Two Double Bedrooms Second Floor Furnished Great Location
Woodlands, L17 Liverpool 17 Reduced To £1,800 pcm
Galbraith Close, L17 £625 pcm • Two Bedroom Apartment • Fitted Kitchen With Integrated Appliances • Close To Local Amenities • Double Glazing And Gas Central Heating • Well Tended Communal Landscaped Gardens • Allocated Parking
• Luxury Apartment • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen Conservatory • Two Double Bedrooms • Utility Room • Secure Gated Parking • Beautiful Gardens
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The Estate Agent that offers MORE Sales & Lettings Liverpool 01512 368187 Walton Vale 01512 685944 Allerton 01512 685914 Old Swan 01512 685939 Princes Road, Allerton
EPC D
ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC
£485,000
£575,000 Ten Separate Apartments Victorian Terraced Property Set Over Four Floors
Hillside Drive, Allerton
Range of Communal Facilities Finished to a High Standard Contact the Branch for Information
AVAILABLE
Little Catharine Street, City Centre
£245,000
£194,950
Upper Floor Duplex Flat Two Bedrooms Popular Location Residents Parking
PUBLIC NOTICE
EPC C
£110,000
ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC
£102,500
16/05/14 By order of the mortgagee in posession we advise that an offer of £105,000 has been received for City Quay, 62 Ellerman Road, Liverpool, L3 4FB. Any persons wishing to make an increased offer should notify the agents Entwistle Green, L2 2SH, Tel: 0151 236 8187 of their best offer.
Lilley Road, Old Swan
£79,950 Ground Floor Apartment One Bedroom Original Features Off Road Parking
entwistlegreen.co.uk
AVAILABLE
£69,950 Terraced Property Two Bedrooms Two Reception Rooms Rear Yard
AVAILABLE
EPC B
Appleton Road, Walton Vale
£65,000 Upper Floor Apartment Two Bedrooms Lounge/Kitchen with Balcony Parking, Gardens & Gym
EPC C
£87,000 Top Floor Apartment One Bedroom Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen Viewing Recommended
Greenwich Road, Walton Vale
EPC D
ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC
Globe Street, Walton Vale
EPC F
£65,000 Terraced Property Two Bedrooms Two Reception Rooms Conservatory & Rear Yard
EPC D
Cumberland Street, City Centre
EPC E
Mid Terraced Property Two Reception Rooms Three Bedrooms No Chain Delay
Conway Street, City Centre
AVAILABLE
Semi Detached Property Three Bedrooms Two Reception Rooms Gardens & Driveway
£90,000
Two Bedrooms Duplex Apartment Open Plan Lounge Two Balconies
Campbell Drive, Old Swan
£140,000
Upper Floor Apartment Two Bedrooms Lounge/Diner Juliette Balcony
EPC F
EPC D
Semi Detached Property Three Bedrooms Two Reception Rooms Garden & Parking
£140,000
Commercial Road, City Centre
AVAILABLE
£299,950
Ellerman Road, City Centre
EPC C
£95,000
Luxury Apartment Two Bedrooms No Ongoing Chain Allocated Parking
Herrick Street, Old Swan
EPC B
Stonefont Close, Walton Vale
Detached Property Three Bedrooms En-Suite to Master Gardens & Parking
Dock Road, City Centre
EPC E
Mid Terraced Property Five Bedrooms Two/Three Bathrooms Paved Rear Courtyard
£150,000
Semi Detached Property Two Bedrooms Three Bathrooms Study & Utility Room
Roby Road, Old Swan
£450,000
First Floor Duplex Apartment Three Bedrooms Lounge & Dining Room Communal Gardens
EPC E
ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC
Set Around a Private Courtyard Close to Amenities Contact the Branch for Appointment
Pelham Grove, Allerton
£469,000
£54,950 - £59,950
Waterloo Road, City Centre
Contemporary Apartment Two Bedrooms Modern Kitchen & Bathroom
EPC C
ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC
Student Accommodation Double En-Suite Bedrooms Free TV Package
ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC
£135,000
Semi Detached Property Six Bedrooms Three Reception Rooms & Kitchen Conservatory & Utility Room
Off Road Parking No Chain Viewing Highly Recommended
The Edge, City Centre
AVAILABLE
Pall Mall, City Centre
Olive Lane, Allerton
EPC C
£50,000 First Floor Apartment One Bedroom Lounge & Kitchen Shower Room & Separate WC
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE
L3
L3
FANTASTIC THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT
TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT
The Colonnades £ 495,000
Rumford Palce £ 199,950
Fantastic Three Bedroom Corner Apartment situated on the first floor of the exclusive Grade I* listed prestigious waterfront development, The Colonnades; Albert Dock- home to the Tate Gallery, Maritime Museum and a selection of stylish bars and restaurants. The apartment boasts many original features including exposed brickwork and barrel vaulted ceilings, Two balconies and stunning River Views.
Offered for sale with NO CHAIN DELAY is this WELL PRESENTED two/three bedroom DUPLEX APARTMENT. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, shower room/WC and a SPACIOUS LOUNGE/BEDROOM to the ground floor. To the first floor are two bedrooms, kitchen/dining room, en-suite bathroom and a balcony. An internal viewing is highly recommended.
• Spectacular River Views • Concierge
• Central Location • Well Presented
• Parking • Rare 3 Bed In Popular Location
• On Site Gym For Residents • River Views
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
L3
L3
STUNNING TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT
LARGE CORNER PLOT APARTMENT
Waterloo Quay £140,000
Ellerman Road £ 142,000
STUNNING APARTMENT WITH A GORGEOUS KITCHEN AND OPEN PLAN LIVING SPACE. THIS APARTMENT IS PERFECT IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO MOVE IN TO A IMMACULATE MODERN APARTMENT. Offered for sale with no chain delay this well presented two bedroom ground floor apartment within the popular Waterloo Quay. There are many standout features but the bathroom deserves a particular mention, it's stunning and has a roll top bath.
A Larger Corner plot apartment located on the City Quay Development. Notable features include contemporary fitted kitchen, stylish bathroom, two good sized bedrooms and a timber decked balcony accessed from the living room. The property has gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. This gated development offers one allocated parking space along with ample visitors parking. The gardens are lanscaped and well tended. There are bus and rail links within walking distance.
• Allocated Parking • No Chain
• Allocated Parking • Epc B
• Modern Fitted Kitchen • Close To City Centre
• Balcony • Secure Development
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TO LET
TO LET
L1
L2
FURNISHED STUDIO APARTMENT
TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
One Park West £ 600 pcm
Cable House £875 pcm
AVAILABLE NOW - ONE BEDROOM FURNISHED STUDIO APARTMENT IN ONE PARK WEST. Located in the heart of Liverpool One, furnished to a high standard and views of Chavasse Park. VIEW NOW ON 0151 227 2027.
A FANTASTIC TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM FURNISHED APARTMENT IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH PARKING. Available Mid July, this is a stunning apartment with outside decked area, close to Liverpool One.
• Prestigious Block • High Specification Kitchen And Bathroom
• 24 Hour Concierge • Great View
• Large Balcony • Two Double Bedrooms
TO LET
L1
THIS IS A REAL HIDDEN GEM!
Hanover Street £1300 pcm THIS IS A REAL HIDDEN GEM! FORGET THE PHOTOS AND ARRANGE A VIEWING - YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. OPEN AFTERNOON THURSDAY! A triplex apartment with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, brand new fitted kitchen, bathroom, underfloor heating and ROOF TERRACE. View now 0151 227 2027. • Central Location • Spacious Terrace
• Furnished Or Unfurnished • Available Now
• Spacious Living Area • Well Presented
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Halewood
Woolton Village
Halewood
Applewood Court
£249,950
Fantastic four bedroom detached family home presented in fantastic condition situated in Applewood Grove. The property is over three floors and has a spacious and modern interior Externally, the property boasts off road parking for several cars, an attached garage and laid to lawn garden to the front elevation. Epc C
Goldcrest Mews
£290,000
Four bedroom detached family home, internal inspection highly recommended. The property briefly comprises of a hallway, spacious lounge, dining room, kitchen , utility room, cloakroom and conservatory to the ground floor. On the first floor you will find four good sized bedrooms with the master having is own en-suite Epc D
Hunts Cross
£159,950
Blackwood Avenue
A extended 3 bedroom semi with conservatory, beautifully decorated throughout. The accommodation comprises Lounge, conservatory kitchen dining room, 3 beds family bathroom. Gardens. Internal inspection well recommended. Awaiting Epc.
Millwood Court £35,000 • 3 bed first floor apartment • No onward chain • Ideal investment • Awaiting Epc
£160,000
A traditional 1930's style detached three bedroom The property requires some upgrading and briefly comprises; entrance hall, two reception rooms and kitchen to the ground floor. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Viewings recommeded. Epc D
Woolton
Barford Road
Speke
Pinfold Road
Allerton
Wembley Road £1,100pcm* • 3 Bedroom semi • Close to Calderstones Park • Available July • Epc E
£500,000
Reeds Rains our pleased to offer this 4 bedroomed detached property for sale, which is situated in a popular location within close proximity to all local amenities. The property boast both character and charm and internal inspection is highly recommended. Externally gardens and garage. Awaiting Epc.
Childwall
Score Lane £850pcm* • 3 Bedroom extended semi • Sought after area • Available late June • Epc grade D
Woolton
Woolton
Jeudwine Close • 3 Bedroom semi • Available now • Gardens • Epc D
£850pcm*
Highoakes £995pcm* • 4 Bedroom semi • Close to all local amenities • Available now • Epc D
Halewood
Stokes Close £775pcm* • 3 Bedroom semi • Conservatory • Available late August • Awaiting Epc
Woolton
0151 428 9484 wwoolton@reedsrains.co.uk •The tenancy set up fee is £240. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the website or ask in branch for more details,
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CROXTETH PARK
SANDFIELD PARK
CROXTETH PARK EW E N RIC P
Heathwood
£850,000
SUPERB DETACHED RESIDENCE IN SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION Sited on a select private plot in the prestigious Sandfield Park area, this stunning family home has been sympathetically extended and is beautifully presented by the current owners to offer spacious and adaptable accommodation boasting quality fixtures and fittings throughout.EPC Grade D
WEST DERBY
£250,000
Reeds Rains are delighted to offer for sale this double storey extended family detached house situated in a popular location. Situated close to local amenities, schools and transport links. Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate what this family home as got to offer. NO UPWARD CHAIN. EPC Grade C
CLUBMOOR
ANFIELD
Pennsylvania Road Offers Over £120,000 • Semi detached, 3 bedrooms • Front and rear gardens • EPC grade E
Townsend Lane • Mid terrace • 3 storey • 4 bedrooms • EPC grade F
KIRKBY
Harleston Road £80,000 • Extended end terrace • 2 bedrooms • Established rear garden • EPC grade D
KNOTTY ASH
TUEBROOK
Kelso Close • Semi detached • 2 bedrooms • Off road parking • EPC grade D
Neston Street • Mid terrace • 2 bedrooms • Refurbished • EPC grade D
£85,000
£80,000
Swinbrook Green • Mid terrace • 3 bedrooms • No chain • Awaiting EPC
NEWSHAM PARK
£450pcm*
Freehold Street £450pcm* • Ground floor apartment • 2 bedrooms • Communal gardens • EPC grade D
WALTON
Vale Lodge £450pcm* • 2nd floor apartment • 2 bedrooms • Allocated parking • Awaiting EPC
£75,000
OLD SWAN
Herrick Street • Mid terrace • 2 bedrooms • Rear courtyard • EPC grade C
Marlborough Road Offers Over £83,000 • Mid terrace, 3 bedrooms • Refurbished • EPC grade D
NORRIS GREEN
NORRIS GREEN
WALTON
£595pcm*
£220,000
Reeds Rains are delighted to offer for sale this double storey extended family detached house situated in a popular location. Situated close to local amenities, schools and transport links. Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate what this family home as got to offer. NO UPWARD CHAIN. EPC Grade C
EW E N RIC P
KIRKBY
Sandicroft
EW E N RIC P
EW E N RIC P
Castlefield Road £150,000 • Semi detached • 3 bedrooms • Front and rear gardens • EPC grade E
Devilla Close • Semi detached • 3 bedrooms • En-suite • EPC grade C
Nightingale Road
Scarisbrick Drive • End terrace • 3 bedrooms • No chain • Awaiting EPC
£65,000
STONEYCROFT
£450pcm*
Moscow Drive £450pcm* • 2nd floor apartment • 2 double bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • EPC grade D
West Derby
0151 226 5668 west_derby@reedsrains.co.uk •The tenancy set up fee is £240. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the website or ask in branch for more details,
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Crosby
Oaklands Avenue
Litherland
Offers Over £152,950
This semi detached family home is in a popular residential area within easy reach of Crosby Village and all local amenities. Extended to provide a good sized property and briefly comprises of lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen,bedroom four/2nd lounge, three further bedrooms and family bathroom, good sized gardens and driveway to the front. EPC Grade = D
Crosby
Oaklands Avenue
£145,000
Modern townhouse backing onto the Leeds Liverpool canal, communal garden area and fishing jetty. The accommodation is deceptively spacious and briefly comprises of down stairs WC, dining kitchen, conservatory and fourth bedroom/dining room to the ground floor. Lounge, bedroom 3 and bathroom to the first floor. Two bedrooms and en suite bathroom to the second floor.Gardens, driveway. EPC Grade = C
Crosby
£145,000
*** NO CHAIN *** Three bedroom semi detached situated in a popular area of Crosby. In need of modernisation. The property comprises of Hallway, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Two Double Bedrooms, Single Bedroom and Bathroom. EPC Grade = C
Ainsdale
Osborne Road
Field Lane
Waterloo
Grosvenor Avenue
£475,000
£275,000
A stunning and very characterful double fronted 5 bedroom semi detached property. Two reception rooms, dining room and kitchen to ground floor, three bedrooms and bathroom to first floor and two further bedrooms and balcony to second floor. EPC Grade = F
Mosside Cottage
Crosby
01704 878545
0151 924 2111
formby@reedsrains.co.uk
crosby@reedsrains.co.uk
Old Lane
£650,000
NO CHAIN! substantial five bedroom detached house with annex, three reception rooms to main residence, hot tub & sauna, self contained annex attached, gardens front & rear, large driveway & garage, on private road with gated access, EPC D
Formby
£450,000
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! Three Reception Rooms, Kitchen, two Bathrooms and Master Bedroom to the ground floor. To the first floor are two double Bedrooms. EPC Grade F
Formby
£135,000
This two bedroom terrace is located within close proximity of the Crosby Marina and local amenities. It benefits from two bedrooms, spacious attic room, bathroom, kitchen/diner, lounge and back garden. Ideal for first time buyers. Viewings highly recommended. EPC Grade = C
Formby
Formby
Located on one of the most sought after roads in Ainsdale,this beautifully presented home is arranged over two floors with an extension to the rear yet still keeping a good sized rear garden with summer house, outside storage and double garage. To the ground floor there is a large family entertaining room with original fire place set in a beautiful surround and French doors to rear. Further reception
Murat Street
Birkey Lane
£249,950
This property is well planned and finished to a high standard. The accommodation is arranged over three floors, with added features of cloaks, en-suites and white goods included. The position of Birkey Lane is located in a sought after residential area with transportation links for car, bus and train near by. EPC Grade = C
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Ashbury Brook
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L17
£3500pcm
The Whitehouse
• 3 bedroom apartment • Stunning, exclusive properties • Perfect setting
L19
£850pcm
Ashbury Gables
• Spacious apartment • 2 bedrooms • Close to local transport links
L19
£695pcm
Yew Tree House
• Exclusive apartment • Ground floor • 2 luxury bedrooms,
L18
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• Luxury apartment • Two bedroom • Private car parking
L18
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Bartlett Street
• 2 bedroom terraced • Lounge, seperate kitchen • Close to amenities
L15
£495pcm
£795pcm
• 2 bedrooms • 20 acre country estate • High Quality Appliances
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L18
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• 2 bedroom town house • DG, GCH • Private parking
L24
£750pcm
£475pcm
Stratford Road
• Luxury house • 2 bedrooms • Designer bespooke kitchen
L19
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£675 pcm
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L3
£695pcm
£550pcm
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• 2 bedrooms • 20 acre country estate • High Quality Appliances
CH66
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L8
£650pcm
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L18
£540pcm
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• 3 bedroom terrace • 2 reception rooms • Family bathroom
L13
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£450pcm
£695pcm
Ellerman Road
• 2 double bedrooms • Fully furnished apartment • Tastefully decorated
L3
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L19
£925pcm
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Percy Street
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L24
£950pcm
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Barndale Road
Litchfield Road
L26
£1075pcm
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Knightswood Court
• Fully furnished apartment • 2 double bedrooms • En-suite to master bedroom
£1500pcm
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£645pcm
Ancaster Road
• Purpose built apartment • 2 bedrooms • Unfurnished
L17
£500pcm
Woodbine Street
• 3 bedroom terrace house • Lounge, ktichen • Unfurnished
L5
£375pcm
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Greenbank Road L18
• Four Bedroom End Terrace • Three Reception Rooms, GCH & DG • Internal Inspection Recommended • Garage, EPC D
£210,000
Carleton House, Lyndhurst Road L18
Alma Terrace L15
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• Three Bedroom Semi Detached, Lounge • Dining Room, Kitchen, Conservatory • Driveway, Garage & Rear Garden • Some Cosmetic Refurbishment Required, • EPC Pending
£160,000
• Two Bedroom First Floor Flat, Lounge • Dining Room, Kitchen, En-suite to Master • GCH & DG, Balcony & Garage, Parking • EPC C
£135,000
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£145,000
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Mosslea Park L18
Olive Grove L15
Wavertree Nook Road L15
• Lovely Two Bedroomed Duplex Apartment • Communal Garden, Hall • Ground Floor Bedroom, Stairs to First Floor • Spacious Lounge, Fitted Kitchen • Bathroom, EPC E
£129,950
Wellington Avenue L15 • Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen, • Family Bathroom • DG & GCH, EPC E
£108,000
Fenton Green L24
• Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Two Reception Rooms, Fitted Kitchen • GCH & DG, Corner Plot • Offering Good Size Rear Garden, EPC C
£72,500
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Clevely Cottage L18
• Beautifully Presented Four Bedroom Cottage • Secure Gated Access • Three Reception Rooms, • EPC D
£5000pcm
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£595pcm
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Wainwright Grove L19
• Two Bedroom Mid Terrace House • Two Reception Rooms, Modern Kitchen • Rear Yard, Unfurnished • EPC Pending
£500pcm
Lowbridge Court L19
• Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment • Furnished, Fitted Kitchen, • Bathroom • EPC Pending
£495pcm
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Killarney Road L13
Elm Vale L6
• Two Bed Mid Terr Prop, Lounge • Fitted Kitchen & Bath, Under Floor Heating • GCH & DG, Rear Yard • EPC E
• Four Bed End Terr Property • Need Of Some Modernisation • Lounge, Dining Kitchen • Bath, Yard, GCH, EPC E
Montague Road L13
• 3 Bed end of terrace • Hall, lounge, dining room • Fitted kitchen, bathroom, rear yard • GCH & DG No Chain EPC E
£79,950
£129,999
Bradfield Street L7
• Two (previously three) Bed Terr • Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, • Bathroom, GCH, Yard, NO CHAIN • EPC D
NEW
• Three Bed Mid Terr Prop • Hall, Lounge, Fitted Kit, Bath • Gardens, DG, Grd Fl WC • No Chain, EPC F
• Three Bed Mid Terr Prop • Hall, Lounge/ Diner , Fit Kit • Part DG , GCH, Bath, Yard • No Chain , EPC E
Pemberton Road L13 • Three Bed End Terr • Hall, Lounge, Dining Rm, Fit Kit • Bath, Rear Yard, GCH, • DG Alarm, EPC D
Forfar Road L13
• 2 Bed mid terrace • Hall, lounge, kitchen, bath • Rear yard, NO CHAIN, EPC E • Needs modernisation & repair
£40,000
NEW
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Bowley Road L13
Ronald Street L13
£550pcm
£525pcm
• Three bed Mid terrace • Two Rec Rooms, • Rear Yard, GCH & DG • EPC C
£595pcm
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£45,000
£49,950
NEW
• Three Bed Mid Terr Property • Hall, Lounge, Dining Room • Fitted Kit, Rear Garden • NO CHAIN EPC D
£69,950
Princess Drive L36
August Road L6
£55,000
Aldwark Road L4
£75,950
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• Two Bedroom Mid Terrace • Lounge, Kit, Bath Yard • DG, GCH, EPC D • Great Old Swan Location
East Prescot Road L14
• Three bedroom mid terrace property • GCH and DG, fitted kitchen • Ground floor bathroom • Front and rear gardens
£495pcm
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Armour Grove L13
• 2 Bed Terr Prop Off Rathbone Road • Hall, Lounge, Dining Rm, Fit kit, • Gas Central Heating & DG • EPC D
Glamis Road L13
• Three bedroom mid terrace property • Rear garden, DG and GCH • EPC Pending • Excellent Location
£470pcm
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Munster Road L13
• Two Bedroom Mid Terrace • Two Rec Rms, Fitted Kitchen • Gas Central Heating, Rear Yard • EPC D
£450pcm
Rathbone Road L13
• Ground Floor Unfurnished One Bed Flat • Double glazing, GCH • Fitted kitchen Appliances • EPC D
£440pcm
£375pcm
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• L17 Postcode • Mid terraced • Three bedrooms • Original features • No ongoing chain
W NE
W NE
£165,000
Bundoran Road, Liverpool
£152,500
Bickerton Street, Liverpool • L17 Postcode • Mid terraced • Three bedrooms • Gas centrally heated • No ongoing chain
W NE
W NE
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Macdonald Street, Liverpool
Elsmere Avenue, Liverpool
Kempton Road, Liverpool
• L15 Postcode • Mid terraced • Two bedrooms • Gas centrally heated • Loft space, No ongoing chain
• L17 postcode • Mid terraced • Three bedrooms • Gas centrally heated • Rear yard
• L15 • Terraced House • Two bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Partly Double Glazed, Central heating
£69,950
£179,950
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Alexandra Drive, Liverpool
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Glenconner Road, Liverpool
• L17 Postcode • One bedroom • Secure off road parking • Nearby Lark Lane and Sefton Park • No ongoing chain
• Three Bedrooms • Conservatory • En- Suite to master • Garage • Double glazing, Gas central heating
• L16 Postcode • Three bedrooms • Off road parking • Substantial rear garden • Downstairs WC
• L16 Postcode • Town house • Three bedrooms • Rear garden • Off road parking
£99,950
£205,000
£180,000
£130,000
W NE
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Thingwall Road, Liverpool
Grafton Street, Liverpool
Waylands Drive, Liverpool
Stonehaven Close, Liverpool
• L15 Postcode • Three bedrooms • Front & Rear gardens • Two reception rooms • No ongoing chain
• L8 Postcode • Stunning river view • Two bedrooms • En suite • No ongoing chain
• L25 Postcode • Semi Detached • Three bedrooms • Off Road parking • Substantial rear garden
• L16 Postcode • Semi Detached • Four bedrooms • Conservatory • Off road parking
£150,000
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£195,000
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£330,000
Fairways Close, Liverpool • L25 Postcode, • Detached • Four bedrooms • Detached garage • Front & Rear gardens
Lister /valuer Required for the Allerton Road office If you are working as a senior sales Negotiator/ Lister who can list properties and you are driven, enthusiastic and self motivated then this could be the job for you. The role will include carrying out set tasks within a time frame and meeting targets. You would be responsible for generating new business and forging relationships with potential purchasers and vendors. To be considered as a Lister/ Valuer you must have a proven track record in Estate Agency currently, or a customer focused and sales role where you have been dealing with the public mainly on the telephone and also face to face. A positive, energetic ‘can do’ approach that enjoys a busy environment is essential. You will need to be able to work under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail, be a clear problem solver and have a engaging and charismatic personality.
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Gordon Drive, Liverpool
Score Lane, Liverpool
Stanley Road, Liverpool
• L14 Postcode • Semi detached • Two bedrooms • Off road parking • Gas centrally heated
• L16 Postcode • Semi Detached • Three bedrooms • Garage, Off road parking • Stylish bathroom suite
• Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • Front & Rear gardens • Garage • Gas Centrally Heated
£129,950
£229,950
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W NE
W NE
W NE
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Dunbabin Road, Liverpool
Buckingham Road, Liverpool
Ryegate Road, Liverpool
Meadow Oak Drive, Liverpool
• L16 Postcode • Semi Detached • Four bedrooms • Garage, En suite to Master • Rear Garden
• L13 Postcode • Mid terraced • Three bedrooms • Two reception rooms • No ongoing chain, Modern kitchen
• L19 Postcode • Semi Detached • Three bedrooms • Garage • Off road parking
• L25 Post Code • Detached • Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Front and Rear Gardens
£350,000
£72,500
£229,950
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Ellencliff Drive, Liverpool
Mariners Wharf, Liverpool
Mines Avenue, Liverpool
• L19 Postcode • Mid terraced • Three bedrooms • Rear garden • No ongoing chain
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£99,950
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£125,000
£269,950
38 Allerton Road, Liverpool
£134,950
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sales and lettings A small selection of properties from our City Centre Branch
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new price
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£62,500
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Preston Point, L1 • 1 Bedroom apartment • 75% Shared ownership • Low rent for 25% share • EPC C
Tudor Court, L19 • Immaculate over 55's Apartment • Ground Floor One Bedroom • 24 On call service • EPC C
St Anne’s Court, L3 • First floor apartment • Double bedroom • Balcony & allocated car parking • EPC C
new
new
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£152,950
new price
Croxteth Road, L8 • Duplex Apartment • Four Bedrooms • Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • Skylights, EPC D
£159,950
Elysian Fields, L1 • 2 Double bedrooms • En-suite, Balcony • 24 hour concierge and CCTV • EPC C
new
new
new
from £375pcm
£550pcm
£695 to £795pcm
£750pcm
£900pcm
Belvidere Road, L8 • Studio’s, 1 & 2 bedroom • Unfurnished apartments • GCH, inspection essential • EPC C, inspection recommended
Fernhill Way, L20 • 3 Bed house • Unfurnished, Garden • Kitchen, Bathroom/wc • EPC C
South Ferry Quay, L2 • 2 bed penthouse • Third floor • Furnished, Parking • Inspection Recommended
Pall Mall, L3 • Two bedroom apartment • Furnishedm balcony • Fifth floor • EPC
Hudson Gardens, L1 • 3 Bedrooms, 2nd floor • Fully furnished • En-suite, Balcony • EPC C
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£75,000
£80,000
£80,000
£98,000
£99,950
Ivy Leigh, Tuebrook • 2 Bedroom Mid Terrace • Through reception/dining room • Loft room /GCH /DG • EPC E
Scafell Walk, Netherley • 3 Bed mid town house • Dining Kitchen • Garden &Courtyard, GCH, DG • EPC C
Freeland Street, Walton • 3 bed Mid town house • Shower room • GCH, DG • EPC D /Alarmed
Beech Street, Kensington • 2 Bed 2nd floor apartment • Open plan reception/kitchen • GCH, DG • EPC B / Parking
Fincham Road, Dovecot • 2 bedroom refurbished semi • GCH, DG • ardens front & rear & Driveway • EPC TBC
uty Paid Stamp D
new
new
new
new
£130,000
£225,000
£575pcm
£595pcm
£650pcm
Lilley Road, Kensington • 3 bed semi det /Reception • Dining room, garage • Larger than average gardens • GCH, DG, EPC C NO CHAIN
Sandforth Road, West Derby • 3 Bed Detached bungalow • Major works required • Large garage & gardens • EPC – F (NO CHAIN)
Lusitania Road, Walton • 3 bed Mid terrace property • Two reception rooms • Utility room/ Rear Yard • EPC D (GCH / DG)
Woodhall Road, Old Swan • 3 Bedroom Mid terrace house • Two reception rooms • GCH / Double glazed • Rear Yard, EPC D
Melford Grove, Anfield • Modern style 3 semi detached • Reception room & dining kitchen • Gardens and front and rear • EPC D
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A small selection of properties from our Prescot Branch
new
new
new £109,950
£114,950
£119,950
£149,950
St Helens Road, Prescot • End Terrace with large garden • 2 bedroom • Fully refurbished • GCH DG EPC E
Shaw Lane, Prescot • Semi detached • 3 bedrooms • Fully Modernised • GCH DG EPC C
Home Farm Rd, Knowsley Village • Mid terrace • 3 bedrooms • Fitted kitchen • GCH DG EPC D
Kenneth Close, Prescot • Semi detached • 3 storey • 4 bedrooms • GCH DG EPC B
new price
new price £209,950
Sandstone Drive, Whiston • Detached • Four bedrooms • Garage and gardens • GCH DG EPC D
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£72,950
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£345,950 Long Lane, L19 • 7 bed semi detached • Double glazed windows • Gas central heating
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Open 7 days No sale - no fees, free market appraisals, no tie in periods, rent guaranteed for landlords and flexible viewings for tenants. Just a few reasons to choose Venmore Liverpool. See more properties at www.venmores.co.uk
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Blue Bell Lane, L36 £284,950
Parkfield Road, L17 £149,950
Moscow Drive, L13 £175,000
Blackmoor Drive, L12 £179,950
Six Bedrooms, Substantial Living Space, Snooker Room, Front &amp; Rear Gardens, Off Road Parking, Original Features, Viewing Highly Recommended
Upper Ground floor apartment, French doors onto Balcony, Direct access to rear Garden, Two Bedrooms, Lounge/dining room, Shower Room & en-suite
Spacious Property, 5 Bedrooms, Double Glazing, Gas Heating, Two Bathrooms, Arranged Over Three Floors, Rear Yard
Three Bedrooms, Part Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating, Large Rear Garden, Detached Garage, Two Reception Rooms and a Morning Room
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Anglican Court, L8 £95,000
Mather Avenue, L18 £399,950
Well Lane, L16 £199,950
Hale Road, L24 £77,500
Two Bedrooms, Ground Floor Apartment, Lounge / Diner, Secure Gated Development, Allocated Parking, Viewing Advised
Four Bedrooms, Balcony, Immaculate Garden, Access to Calderstones playing fields from back garden, Decked Area, Conservatory
Semi Detached, Four Bedrooms, Garage, Gardens Front and Rear, Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating, Excellent Opportunity
Three Double Bedrooms, No Onward Chain, Linked Detached, Spacious Rear Garden, Fully Double Glazed, Gas Centrally Heated
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Mill Street, L8 £45,000
Bannerman Street, L7 £55,000
Avondale Road, L15 £130,000
Logfield Drive, L19 OIEO £140,000
Two Bedrooms, Modern Bathroom, Open Plan Living, No Onward Chain, Fully Double Glazed, Gas Centrally Heated, Fully Refurbished.
End Of Terrace, No Onward Chain, Two Receptions, First Floor Bathroom, Modern Fitted Kitchen, Gas Centrally Heated, Mostly Double Glazed
Three Bedrooms, Mid Terrace, Rear Courtyard, Two Receptions, Viewing Recommended
Modern Semi-detached, Three Bedrooms, Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating, Front and Rear Gardens, Off Road Parking, Conservatory
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Western Drive, L19 £165,000
Grassendale Road, L19 £339,950
Livingston Avenue, L17 £89,950
Hunts Cross Avenue, L25 £129,950
Two Bedrooms, Top Floor Apartment, Excellent Location, Close to Train Station, Well presented and Maintained
Four Bedrooms, Loft Room, Extended Semi Detached, Beautifully Presented, Viewing Recommended, Two Bathrooms
One Bedroom Apartment, Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating, Open Plan Aspects, Fitted Kitchen, Can be offered with tenants in situ or with vacant posession, No Chain
Three Bedrooms, Mid Terrace, Two Reception Rooms, No Chain, Central heating, Close to Woolton Village
Allerton 0151 733 9000 sales 0151 734 6890 lettings 8-10 Allerton Road, Mossley Hill L18 1LN
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EVENT
The Venmore Team! Andrew Tidd (Goodman Grant), Chris Stone, Kate Atkinson (both of Morecrofts) with Abby Taylor (Goodman Grant)
WORLD CUP THEMED LAUNCH FOR VENMORE OFFICE s the World Cup festivities kicked off in Brazil, football fever spread to the launch of Venmore’s new Allerton Road office. The estate and lettings agency invited old, new and existing customers to help celebrate its move to a larger location along the South Liverpool street whilst enjoying an evening of fun and games. The venue was decorated with world flags for the occasion and Venmore’s team was on hand to offer expert advice on buying, selling, letting and the local market. Guests were also treated to World Cup themed canapés and drinks during the event. Meanwhile a table football tournament took place with a replica Jules Rimet trophy for the winner.
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The lads kicking off the World Cup early!
Cathy Kay (Singer) and Jennifer Williams (Venmore)
Mark and Celia Lloyd (currently selling their home through Venmore)
Lorraine Clarke (AMR) and Paul Lea (managing director, Venmore)
Danny, Vicki (both of Ball & Percival), with Malcolm (M Harris Property and Consultancy) and Liam O’Brian (Broker)
Mark Ingham (Prime Time Recruitment) Becky Wilson (The Loft), with Richard and Laura Forrest (CS Digital)
Maria Barrigan (centre, Venmore) with Louis and Stav Anastasiou (Andrew Louis)
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SIX BEST LETS W H AT ’ S O N T H E M A R K E T ?
THREE-BEDROOM TERRACE, WRIGHTS TERRACE, L15 Close to Walking distance to Allerton Road, Picton Road and a short drive to the motorway. Best bits A large bright open plan lounge/dining room, three double bedrooms, one being a loft conversion, neutrally decorated and well presented throughout.
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We say “A family home with excellent local amenities and good transport links.”
Excellent local amenties and good transport links
Arrange a viewing on 0151 601 3003 (option 2)
ONE-BEDROOM SHARED HOUSE, ORRELL ROAD, L21
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Close to Large Tesco supermarket, Seaforth and Litherland train station and Dunnings Bridge Road. Best bits Set in fantastic grounds and offering spacious rooms, the property offers a cheap and flexible alternative to standard renting.
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We say “Low rent and a flexible lease agreement make this ideal for a young person looking for affordable communal living.”
Low rent and flexible lease arrangement
TWO-BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT, DARLEY DRIVE, WEST DERBY, L12 Close to Situated just off Eaton Road in West Derby, the location is excellent and provides great local shopping facilities. It is situated on a major bus route into the city centre. Best bits This two-bedroom ground floor apartment offers excellent accommodation. The property has been refurbished with a modern kitchen. It is newly decorated and offers new laminate flooring.
Arrange a viewing on 0151 236 6061
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We say “A newly refurbished property with excellent links to the city centre for commuters. Ideal for couples or sharers.”
Arrange a viewing on 0151 256 1035
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Ideal for couples or shares
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PROPERTIES FOR RENT SEVEN INDIVIDUAL ROOMS, STUDENT PROPERTY, SEYMOUR TERRACE, L3 Close to The universities, shops, cafés, pubs, bars and clubs. Opposite Lime Street Station. Best bits This is a fabulous property for students looking for the highest standards of student living. The bedrooms and communal areas are spacious, and the furnishings are extremely luxurious. It has just been renovated and has had expense spared. Liverpool Student Homes Gold Standard Award.
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We say A new breed of luxury student living with all mod cons available in this award-winning property.”
Luxury student living with all mod cons available
Arrange a viewing on 0151 733 4770
THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENT, UNITY BUILDING, RUMFORD PLACE, L3
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Close to Liverpool city centre. Best bits This stunning three-bedroom duplex apartment is located on the 15th floor of this very popular Liverpool city centre development. You will be located in the business district of the city with easy access to the main roads surrounding the development. The apartment comes fully furnished. There is also a balcony, which you can enter from the downstairs bedroom and overlooks all areas of the waterfront and city. We say “Located in the heart of the business district, this prestigious address offers the best of city centre living.”
Offers the best of city centre living
Arrange a viewing on 0151 231 6101
TWO-BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR FLAT, CLIFTON ROAD, L6 Close to All local amenities including shops, good transport links and Newsham Park. Best bits Newly refurbished including new kitchen, new bathroom and newly fitted carpets.
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We say “This property is ideal for a small family and has been newly refurbished to ensure it is ready for tenants to move in immediately.”
Arrange a viewing on 0151 228 2939
Ideal for a small family and has been newly refurbished
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HOW TO
GET A MORTGAGE WORDS BY CHRISTINE TONER
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HOT TOPIC
WHEN THE MORTGAGE MARKET REVIEW RULES CAME INTO PLAY LAST MONTH THE NATIONAL PRESS HAD A FIELD DAY WITH TALES OF BANKS RIFLING THROUGH WOULD-BE BORROWERS’ RECEIPTS AND ‘SPANISH INQUISITION’ STYLE INTERVIEWS IN THIS ISSUE WE LOOK BEHIND THE SENSATIONALIST HEADLINES AND DISCOVER JUST WHAT THE NEW RULES MEAN FOR YOU
In April the UK mortgage market witnessed its biggest shake up for 10 years when a new set of rules came into effect, governing how banks lend to borrowers. Following the credit crunch and the economic meltdown that followed it the industry regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, decided to reform the mortgage market in order to avoid another crash. The reform was called the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) and its findings formed the new regulation, which came into play on 26 April. At the core of the new rules is a focus on affordability. In the run up to the credit crunch the general consensus is that banks were too risky in their lending. Mortgages were given to people who would struggle to afford them should rates rise even a little. Interestonly homeloans were taken out with borrowers banking on massive house price rises in order to pay them off at the end of the term. Self-cert mortgages were offered to people with no verification for their income or financial situation. Much of these practises were called time on soon after the crisis hit but the regulator sought even more stability in the sector and as such the MMR rules were introduced to promote responsible lending. WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ME? One newspaper recently likened the process of applying for a mortgage under MMR rules as akin to the Spanish inquisition. While that is obviously a wild exaggeration borrowers should be prepared to answer quite a few questions on affordability.
Your lender will want to know how much you usually spend on eating out, socialising, TV and internet subscriptions and mobile phone bills amongst other ‘luxuries’. If you don’t already have children you may be asked about your plans to have any in the future. If you are planning to start your own business or become self-employed your bank will want to know and if you have a penchant for a spot of gambling this may affect your chances. However, the whole purpose of these questions is to make sure you can afford the mortgage you are seeking. For the most part, people who apply for a mortgage do so when they feel they are in a position to manage it and, as such, shouldn’t face too many problems from the lender. In other words, if the bulk of your wages go on eating out and expensive gym memberships and you struggle to make ends meet you’re probably going to find it difficult to get a mortgage. But if you manage your finances well and think you’ll comfortably be able to cope with a mortgage then you should be fine. Be warned though, your bank will want to make sure you can afford your mortgage not just now but if interest rates rise too so it won’t be enough to show you can just about scrape by. You should also prepare for your mortgage application to take longer to be processed than it would have done before MMR rules came into play. Because lenders must have a tighter grip on affordability it is taking much longer for each case to be assessed. Some lenders don’t have the staff to handle the cases under the new rules causing further backlogs.
This is something that will hopefully settle down in time as lenders get their systems in order and become more comfortable with the new rules but it may take a few months to get to that point. HOW CAN I BOOST MY CHANCES OF GETTING A MORTGAGE? Your first step should be to get your finances in order. Check your credit score in the first instance. If it is not very good because you haven’t been very clever with your money then you’ll need to take a bit of time to sort your finances out. However, quite often credit scores are low because of things like not being on the electoral register or mistakes over debts that have already been settled. Be sure to check yours and fix any errors. Look at your outgoings and decide whether there are luxuries you could do without in order to make yourself a more worthy borrower. If you have other debts such as credit card bills and you can’t afford to pay them off make sure you are paying them on time each month to show the lender you know how to manage your money. Be realistic when searching for a house. The affordability questions are to ensure you can afford the property you’re buying – if you know you’re stretching yourself look for something closer to the middle or lower end of your price range. Finally, try applying for a mortgage over a longer term – such as 35 years rather than the customary 25. This will reduce your monthly repayments and thus make it more affordable in the short term. It is worth asking if you can make overpayments on the mortgage however, as this will help you to reduce the term over time.
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RIVERSIDE AT REGEN 2014 Riverside director Neil Townsend is set to speak of the regeneration taking place at Lee Valley during the International Festival of Business (IFB).
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Housebuilder Elan is on the lookout for new sites now that its Carnatic Court development is successfully taking shape. The company, which is currently developing the Mossley Hill properties to be in keeping with the surrounding area, says it is keen to speak with landowners who may have a “desirable” location for new homes. Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Homes in the North, says:
“We’re constantly searching for new sites in desirable locations where people really want to live and will consider vacant parcels of land or those occupied by vacant or derelict buildings. For example Carnatic Court used to be a garden nursery owned by the University of Liverpool. We worked closely with the local planning authority when drawing up the plans to ensure that our homes are sympathetic and in keeping with the Mossley Hill Conservation Area.
“Carnatic Court is really taking shape now and while we’ll soon be opening a show home there we’re eager to progress new sites to help us build the business.” Elan is willing to deliver sites through option agreements as well as conditional contracts. Anyone with land with development potential can find out more by logging on to www.elan-homes.co.uk/landenquiries.
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achieved due to hard work and the focus of a friendly team that prides itself on being able to deliver results and focus on what our clients want from an estate agent.” To celebrate the early success, the estate agent has launched several special offers including a fee of £799 with no VAT to sell a property and a £95 tenant finder fee for landlords. Allison says: “We would like to extend our offer to August 2014 and hope that we can continue to go from strength to strength in future. We want to be here in the future, so getting it right today is the key.”
llison Law Sales and Lettings is excited by the response to the new business since it opened its doors four months ago, according to its director. Since opening the firm at 663 West Derby Road, the estate agent has recorded a number of sales successes and recommendations from happy customers. Director and valuer, Allison Law says: “We are proud of the fact that in such a short period of time we are already receiving recommendations from existing clients and have several sales going through at present. “Our success to date has been
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The REGEN 2014 conference, part of the IFB which launched earlier this month, will focus on transforming communities, towns and cities and the challenges developers face in doing so. Neil Townsend will speak on the first day of the two-day conference and will address the work taking place at Lee Valley in a shared presentation with Compendium managing director Neil Bullock, entitled A Liverpool Community Revitalised. The regeneration project at Lee Valley involves increasing the amount of homes and diversifying the tenure and range of homes in the area. A key aim is to improve people’s perceptions of the Lee Valley neighbourhood, and encourage households to move in to the area. Neil Townsend says: “The reason we want to showcase Lee Valley at REGEN is we believe it is a real success story. There has been something of an economic revolution in the area and the homes there are selling very successfully. It is proof of how the physical regeneration of housing can have a ripple effect into the wider community. There is more to do but it’s about leaving a legacy and making Lee Valley a neighbourhood of choice.” REGEN 2014 takes place on 25 and 26 June at the Rum Warehouse at Stanley Dock. For more information visit www.regen2014.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
Sutton Kersh is expecting its June auction proceeds to reach around £5 million, as stock continues to attract post sale interest.
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The auction itself, held at the Liverpool City Centre Marriott, successfully achieved in excess of £4.8 million as more than 75% of the 91 lots were sold. However Cathy Holt, auction manageress at Sutton Kersh, says: “We are receiving a significant number of enquiries for stock which failed to reach the reserve on the day, but with most vendors still keen to sell I am confident of further sales.” A mix of residential and commercial opportunities were on offer at the June event, with a pair of three-storey houses in Wallasey which have been converted into 16 bedsits proving to be the best performing lot on the day. Following a bidding war, the Victoria Road properties were sold for £260,500; £110,500 over the advertised guide price. Other highlights included a two-bedroom flat in Minister Court, L7 which attracted £80,500 off a guide of £50,000 plus, and a one-bed Hillside Court flat in Woolton which was guided at £55,000 plus and sold for £81,250.
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five-year plan to invest more than £200 million into providing new homes across the city has been unveiled by Liverpool City Council. The local authority has named private developer Redrow Homes, affordable housing provider Liverpool Mutual Homes (LMH) and building contractor Willmott Dixon as official Housing Delivery Partners for the ‘Building Our Future’ partnership, which is set to deliver 1,500 new homes and bring a further 1,000 properties back into use. Redrow has been lined up to develop a range of executive homes for sale and will identify and acquire land to enhance the council’s own development sites. Meanwhile, LMH is set to develop affordable housing by investing its own funding and attracting grants as well as seeking to bring 1,000 empty properties back into use, and Willmott Dixon will work on behalf of LMH to build new homes and refurbish the existing properties. Liverpool City Council will provide strategic planning and housing need information, as well as selling surplus land to the partnership for development. According to the local authority, capital generated by the sale of council sites and assets will be reinvested back into the partnership, which will look to employ local people and support local supply chains. A review of the city’s housing market is now set to be carried out to identify opportunities, and full delivery programmes for new-builds and refurbishments will be agreed by the partnership board before being recommended to the council’s Cabinet for consideration and approval in September. There will be an option to extend the scheme for a further five years.
Wallasey’s Victoria Road properties attracted a bidding war
Relaunch for Reeds Rains branch
James McKenzie, Tracey Abbott, Debra Beach, Dee Bolger and Carol Ryder
Staff at Reeds Rains’ West Derby branch are celebrating a rebrand of their agency, which is said to coincide with a rise in demand across the market. As well as welcoming new team
members including branch manager Debra Beach and valuer Tracey Abbott, the Almonds Green based office has also been refreshed complete with new Reeds Rains signage which is being introduced across the region.
Sutton Kersh is now inviting instructions for its 17 July sale. For more information visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk/auctionsproperty Branch manager Debra Beach points out that the now six-strong team, which also includes James McKenzie, Dee Bolger, Carol Ryder and mortgage advisor Rebecca Ferguson, has a combined wealth of industry experience amounting to more than 50 years. She says: “The market itself is seeing a big increase in activity and there seems to be greater enthusiasm and confidence generally from those looking to buy or rent. We now believe we not only have the products and services to support them but also a more visible and eye catching brand to help in the promotion of the properties - which is good news for us all.” For further details about the relaunched Reeds Rains West Derby branch, call 0151 226 5668.
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EVENT
Jessica, Aleah, Anna, Lucy and Ellie Clare and Paula Satchell with Andrea Casey, James Askew and Michelle Barr
FUN AND FUNDRAISING AT CHARITY BBQ fun-packed fundraising barbeque raised £4,000 for Bipolar UK and the National Autistic Society when it took place in West Derby. Liverpool’s Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors sponsored the event, which was attended by 200 guests, and was also among a number of local businesses and supporters who donated items for a raffle on the day. The giveaway featured a long list of top prizes ranging from a bespoke dress and beauty products to hampers, Liverpool ONE vouchers and a day at the races. Guest of all ages who attended the barbeque enjoyed food, drinks and a host of family attractions including a rodeo bull ride and a special guest appearance from one of Despicable Me’s Minion characters.
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Eloise, Jo, Ellie, Heidi and Libby
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Sienna with dad, Terry, try the chocolate fountain
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The children were thrilled to meet a Minion
Special thanks to local businesses and supporters who donated prizes for the event, including: Ste Dalton, Ste Howarth, Tony Satchell, Chris Rogers, Hair by Tricia, Brides by Natalie, Smartspray, Joey Kidd Pro Mobile Car Valeting, Allure Hair & Makeup Boutique, Queens Hair & Makeup Lounge, Carly & Maxine, Wilcocks Associates, Little Hannah Photography Portrait Studio, Rita Satchell, Terry & Carol Moran of West Derby Wines, Claire Satchell, and Beauty All Over – Liverpool.
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Q U E S T I O N S A N S W E R E D , P R O B L E M S S O LV E D
Developer
Agent
Agent
JEANETTE GRADY
ELIZABETH FELL
LAURA HIGHAM
sales and new business manager, Riverside Home Ownership
lettings manager, Abode
branch manager, Entwistle Green
www.riversidehomeownership.org.uk
www.abode-group.co.uk
www.entwistlegreen.co.uk
I am interested in shared ownership but I am not sure if I am eligible for it. I previously owned my own home with my wife however we divorced and I am now renting again. I cannot afford to pay the deposit for a new house on my own. I earn £18,500 pa. Can you tell me a bit more about it and can I apply?
Q
Anoymous, L12 In short, yes you can apply. Shared ownership allows buyers to buy a share in a property, pay a discounted rent on the remaining share and increase the amount they own over time until they own the property outright. Priority is given to those currently renting in social housing or current employees or recent retirees from the Ministry of Defence, however shared ownership is also available to people who have owned a property in the past but cannot afford to get back on the property ladder thanks to a change in circumstances, such as a relationship breakdown. As long as your household income is less than £60,000 a year you should be eligible. If you are successful you’ll need a mortgage for the share you are buying. Not all lenders offer shared ownership mortgages but several of the major high street banks do including Nationwide, Santander, Woolwich, Lloyds and Halifax.
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I’m renting a home and I’ve made several calls to the landlord to repair some wear and tear in the property. As the things that need fixing aren’t an emergency, he doesn’t seem interested in responding quickly. However, as I’m paying full rent surely I have a right to have the property kept intact. Is there anything I can do?
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L. Cole, L19 The best advice is to rent through an agent, who will do inventories at the start and inspection reports during the tenancy with photos so landlords can see if work is required. This is also to check the property is being maintained by the tenant because they too are responsible for maintaining it during the tenancy. As long as the tenant has maintained the property and the issues are work that legally the landlord is required to do then my first step would be to request, via email, that the landlord inspects the property. Always email so you have records of the landlord either not replying or being unreasonable. If they don’t respond then email the inventory along with photos of the repair issues, asking the landlord to respond in writing within 48 hours. If you don’t get a response then I advise that you contact environmental health within a week. They’ll contact the landlord and advise if repair issues need to be rectified.
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I currently own my own house but want to move. Should I put my property up for sale before looking for a new home to buy, find the next home I want to buy first or aim to buy and sell at the same time?
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M. Batley, L8 When moving home I would advise you to place your current home on the market before making an offer on a new property. When your home sells, you can then switch your house-hunting into high gear. Instead of looking around casually when you have time to spare, you make time every day of the week until you find the right property. An estate agent appreciates serious buyers and will make time for them, so by having your property on the market it puts you in a more proceedable position with your agent to get you out actively looking for your next property. In the worst case scenario if you can’t find your dream home the agent can always find you a property to rent, and you can then continue your search at your own pace. The rental market is really buoyant and there are some fantastic properties available.
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GUIDE TO...
LANDLORD LICENSING In 2012 Liverpool City Council first considered proposals to launch a Citywide Selective Licensing Scheme for landlords, in a bid to improve management standards of privately rented properties. The local authority has since put together a business case for the initiative and launched a 12-week consultation into the proposals, which have fuelled debate across the industry. As the consultation draws to a close, Your Move takes a look at the scheme and what it could mean for landlords if given the go ahead. WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED? Under the proposed Citywide Selective Licensing Scheme, all landlords with a privately rented property in Liverpool would require a licence for each of their properties. Liverpool City Council has come up with the scheme to form part of its ‘10 Point Pledge’ for private rented properties alongside initiatives such as the CLASS accreditation scheme, and suggests it will “help improve the quality of private rented properties in Liverpool and the social and economic conditions in the area”. A council document summarising the scheme lists driving up standards of tenancy management, helping to “empower” tenants, making poor landlords easier to identify, tackling low demand and promoting greater confidence in the rental market as benefits that it would bring. HOW WILL LANDLORDS BE AFFECTED? Fees for the licence are at the heart of controversy around the proposals as it’s estimated that an average of £500 per property for a five-year licence period would need to be charged, and there has been some suggestion that it’s a ‘tax’ for
landlords. However, the council has insisted there would be a ‘tiered’ structure with discounts for good landlords, and feedback from the 12-week consultation will help to inform any final decisions on the costs. Yvonne Marsden, senior lettings negotiator at Keppie Massie Residential, suggests this additional cost for landlords across the city would “penalise” those with who act above board and maintain their properties well. Meanwhile Louis Anastasiou, managing director of Andrew Louis, fears the scheme could “have a negative impact for both future property investors and tenants, as landlords will be compelled to increase rents just to cover these additional costs.” If the scheme gets the go ahead and landlords fail to apply for a licence, yet continue to rent out properties, they would face prosecution with fines of up to £20,000, as well as additional penalties if the situation isn’t remedied. The licence would impose mandatory conditions for landlords regarding gas certificates, smoke alarm maintenance and safety of electrical appliances to demanding references and issuing tenants with terms on nuisance and anti social behaviour.
WHAT DIFFERENCE WILL THE SCHEME MAKE? If the scheme is approved, it’s expected to be implemented by 2015. According to a council document, the local authority believes bad landlords who don’t invest in their properties will move out of the market, providing a “level playing field for good landlords” and improving the sector’s image, whilst good landlords will experience a “more professional and robust market and more sustainable tenancies” as a result. However, some industry insiders question whether the initiative will successfully root out wrongdoing. Louis Anastasiou, managing director of Andrew Louis, suggests an accreditation scheme for landlords and letting agents that is mandatory, using sanctions such as independent property inspections would “give the council the freedom to target non-members who do not act within the remit of the law and would avoid all the unnecessary red tape and excessive fees.” Meanwhile, Yvonne Marsden adds: “A lot is being done already. Landlords are being taken to court for things like damp and facing large fines, and tenants are savvy and letting agents are giving them a lot of advice.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED CITYWIDE SELECTIVE LICENSING SCHEME, VISIT WWW.LIVERPOOL.GOV.UK/SELECTIVELICENSING
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Aigburth Road L17 £349,950
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High quality wallpaper hanging Painting Interior & exterior Domestic & commercial Building maintenance & repair work
Venmore’s are pleased to offer for sale this well presented and spaciously proportioned recently refurbished three bedroom detached cottage situated on the edge of Sefton Park. The property briefly comprises; Entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen/diner, downstairs w.c and storage, landing, three bedrooms (two en-suite bathrooms) and a family bathroom. To the exterior there are two garages, driveway parking, courtyard/garden to the front and a private lawned garden to the side. The property also benefits from additional planning permission to extend into the garage to create another reception room. This property is situated in the much sought after Sefton Park area of Liverpool. The location offers great access to Aigburth Road where there are great transport links to Liverpool city centre. Lark Lane is close by and offers a range of popular shops, bars and restaurants. This property is also close to Liverpool John Lennon airport and offers great access to M62 & M57 motorways.
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ANDREW SCHOFIELD
PERSONAL QUESTIONS WITH ANDREW
North West branch manager, Ad Hoc Where do you live? Wirral
What are your hobbies? Watching Liverpool FC and collecting miniature football figures
Age: 30
What’s your pet hate?
Main duties:
Lateness
My duties include managing all North West staff and overall responsibility for the performance and growth of the office.
Are you a red or a blue? Red
Night out or night in? Night in. I’m starting to feel old now and the hangovers are lasting longer!
Education: Criminal law and criminology degree at the University of Leeds.
First job: Dressing as a bear in a family run pub to entertain the children.
Shortest job: A friend and I set up our own flag cleaning company, I think it only lasted for one summer though.
Joined Ad Hoc in: January 2012.
What is the secret of your success?
Favourite band/singer: Oasis, closely followed by Cast
Favourite book: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
“Earn respect, don’t demand it”
Favourite film: Goodfellas
Hard work and a personable nature.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Earn respect, don’t demand it.
Who has been your business mentor? I’ve been very fortunate to work with some fantastic property professionals especially the directors at City Residential.
What advice would you give to someone starting out in the industry?
What makes Ad Hoc different?
Have direction and focus. Know what you want to achieve and what you need to do to get there.
Our whole concept is different. We secure vacant buildings by placing working professionals to live in them
on a temporary basis. Can you tell us a bit about Ad Hoc’s plans for the coming months? Growth, naturally. We have some very exciting projects coming across the UK and Europe over the next three months and we are looking at different and innovative ways of engaging with potential clients.
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GETTING TO KNOW THE PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS
5
MINUTES WITH...
EMILY MILLS
managing director, PLA Properties
What does your job entail? Managing staff, new business networking, marketing campaigns, multi-agency and partnerships. There are general day-to-day property duties including valuations, viewings, inspections, landlord and tenant issues to deal with too. What’s your favourite thing about your job? I love my job and my staff. Even when there are problems, when they are resolved it’s such a sense of achievement. I also love when I’m offered a derelict property that needs refurbishing; it brings out the builder in me and I love letting my inner interior designer loose. What’s your least favourite thing about your job? Email. I am a technology freak but the downside is there is no escape. Most of the time I have my head buried in my phone responding to them! If you weren’t working in property what would you be doing? Probably a teacher or having my own nursery (or nurseries, if I’m imagining I might as well aim big). What are you going to do straight after this interview? Carrying out an appraisal, then meeting an out of town commercial company who wants our local help. It’s Friday so then it’s steamboat o’clock!
MY FIRST... EMMA CANAVAN sales negotiator, Northwood CAR:
RECORD:
It was a red Fiat 500. I’ve just got a new car, a white Volkswagen Polo.
I can’t remember but it was probably the Spice Girls or something.
JOB:
HOUSE:
My first job was part-time in a nursery whilst I was studying child care in college. My first-full time job is where I am now in Northwood.
I’m not a home owner yet, I’m currently living at home with parents.
PET: A dog called Major.
HOLIDAY: From memory I think it was Butlins!
DAY IN THE LIFE OF... SHEENA DOYLE branch manager, Farrell Heyworth 6.45AM
Wake up the kids and prepare breakfast and packed lunches. Drop them off at school around 8am.
8.20AM
Arrive at branch and quickly check my diary for any alterations with leads that may have come in from our call centre.
8.45AM
Conduct the morning meeting, making sure staff are aware of the performance month to date. Check emails and assign tasks before heading out for appraisals.
11.45AM
Back to branch for a spot of lunch and to get updated from staff. Make sure they are prepared for the afternoon then return some calls.
1.30PM
List any new instructions and prepare to head out for more market appraisals, as well as chasing up last week’s appointments.
4.00PM
Back at the office to check emails, return calls, organise handovers for part-time staff. Ideally I'll also visit a development to see work in progress.
5.00PM
Team catch up to make sure every one is happy, congratulate on today’s successes and tie up loose ends.
5.30PM
Off to collect the kids, prepare the tea, make sure homework is done and that my daughter has caught up on flute practice for her upcoming exam.
9.00PM
It’s rare that I’m sat down before 9pm but at this time the kids are in bed and the dishes are done so it’s time to relax and catch up on Eastenders.
FORTNIGHT IN NUMBERS... The ups and downs
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48%
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The number of new homes planned for a site in Maghull that was formerly earmarked for a new prison. The plans, submitted by the government’s Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), include a new train station called Maghull North.
First time buyers make up nearly half of all house buyers due to the success of the Help to Buy scheme, a record high, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index.
Liverpool FC’s new Anfield plans include the potential for eight apartments in the Main Stand, potentially overlooking the pitch and becoming one of the most exclusive addresses in the city.
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Push the feeling on The TEA STREET BAND are fast becoming staples of the Liverpool music scene, building an army of fans both on home turf and around the world with their electro-pop, trance-tinged tracks and picking up awards nominations and glowing reviews along the way. Following the release of their self-titled debut album Your Move caught up with the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keyboardist JAMES ALBERTINA to find out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next for the five-piece. 68 Your Move
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TALENT
INTERVIEW BY CHRISTINE TONER You’ve been a feature of the Liverpool music scene for some time now but for those that don’t know your story, how did you come together as a group? We formed over three years ago now after the split of The Maybes? (the old band four members of The Tea Street Band were in). Myself and Timo (Tierney, vocalist/guitarist) had been writing songs together and it just all fell into place from there. We had the songs and now we had the band to make the songs a reality. You released your debut album earlier this month, how has it been received? Very well which has been an amazing surprise to be honest. We all thought it was going to do well because we have faith in the quality of the record we have made but it is a lovely bonus that the public seem to be loving the album too! Will there be a tour to support the album’s release? Well, we have just finished a tour supporting
Jimi Goodwin (lead singer from Doves) and that was the perfect platform to do just that. It was amazing as most of the band are big Doves fans so it was like a dream come true for us. He and his entire touring crew are top, top people that I can only speak of in the highest terms. The album was funded via Pledge Music, tell us a bit more about how that worked… To cut a long story short, you set a target, place numerous options for people to pledge (buy) and then hope and pray you meet your target! Obviously it's more detailed than that but basically it was you, the public, that made our album dreams a reality by putting your hard earned wedge down and pledging. How important do you think platforms like Pledge Music are for new music? I think they can be a very helpful tool for getting music made. It works for large and small artists alike and it is becoming a more and more regular way to get an album out there and made. I think it is a great way for the public to actually get involved in the music business too. You can directly influence whether your favourite artist puts out another record so get pledging so people can keep on making some fantastic music.
You’ve toured Australia and the US over the last year, how was that? How is your music received outside of the UK? Again it is very surreal but it is going amazingly. The US is fantastic every time we go over and although you have to go through a hellish flight Australia is a great place. The fans over there just loved every second of it and we picked a fair few super fans over there who are in touch with us every day. How do you rate the Liverpool music scene at the moment? Very strongly but you are probably asking the wrong member of the band as I haven't been out in ages and I don't go to watch much live music. Bands like Bird, Silent Sleep and The Sugarmen are cool, Esco (Williams) is boss and a few more like RAW City and Jimmy and The Revolvers are doing good for themselves too right now. What is next for you? More and more gigs! A good few festival gigs to promote the album a bit more and hopefully a lovely long summer, which doesn't end! The Tea Street Band’s debut album is now available on iTunes. For more information on the band visit www.facebook.com/teastreetband
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The HOLI ONE Colour Festival
WIN TICKETS TO HOLI ONE COLOUR FESTIVAL LIVERPOOL You could be celebrating the summer with a festival of colour, as we bring you another fantastic giveaway. Your Move has teamed up with the organisers of the HOLI ONE Liverpool event, being held on Saturday 28 June, and we have five pairs of tickets to give away to lucky readers. Thousands of people, all dressed in white, will come together to share music, dance, performance art and visual stimulation when this event takes place at Stanley Park. Against a backdrop of dance and DJ music, revellers will get to throw
and cover each other in brightly coloured powder, on the hour, every hour, creating an explosion of colour and excitement aimed at celebrating togetherness and everyday life. To be in with the chance of winning free entry for you and a friend into HOLI ONE Liverpool, just tell us the correct answer to this simple question: HOLI ONE recommends that a particular colour of clothing is worn at this event. What colour is it? •Red •Blue •White
Email the answer, along with your name, address and a daytime contact number to natasha@movepublishing.co.uk. The deadline for entries is 5pm on Wednesday 25 June. Terms and conditions apply. For tickets to the event, for over 18s only, visit tickets.holione.com/liverpool. Further details about the event are available online by visiting www.holione.com, clicking ‘like’ on the Liverpool HOLI ONE Facebook page or following @holioneworld on Twitter.
Chinese art transforms Duke Street
Blue Funnel Shanghai Sailors, Mr Lang Kong Lau, Mr Te Hay Yue and Mr Sing Zhay Woo with the Opera for Chinatown images
A public art project to transform derelict houses has been revealed on Liverpool’s Duke Street, as part of a year-long scheme celebrating the city’s Chinese community. Giant photographs telling the story of Chinese sailors and their families have been revealed to coincide with the International Festival of Business (IFB), which is now underway. The project, named ‘Opera for
Chinatown’, includes photographs of opera singer Grace Liu and 90-yearold Sing Zhay Woo, who is one of a handful of surviving Shanghai sailors who came to Liverpool during or just after World War Two. The photographs are part of plans to create a digital archive of oral histories and family photographs of the Chinese community. John Campbell and Moira Kenny, artists and oral historians known as The Sound Agents, are running the project and have set up a museum in
the Nook Pub on Nelson Street to allow people to share their stories. Councillor Steve Munby, Liverpool’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods, says: “This is a fantastic way for Liverpool to show an important part of its history to the world when the IFB comes to Liverpool. As a council we wanted to dress the city for the IFB and the Sound Agent’s record in bringing back to life the history of Chinatown made them a perfect partner.”
Simon Rimmer will launch the Elephant Pub & Bakehouse this summer
TV chef Simon Rimmer is preparing to launch a new venture in the city this summer, as he heads up the revamp of a Woolton Village pub. The Elephant Pub will close its doors on 22 June to undergo an extensive refurbishment, and is set to return at the end of July complete with a menu developed by the host of Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch show. With the new name of Elephant Pub & Bakehouse and a focus on quality locally source produce being lined up for the venue, Simon says: “Our aim is to ensure The Elephant is one of the best pubs for miles around. We aim to deliver knowledgeable, warm, friendly service and the very best food, brews, cocktails and coffee. “We’ll make as much produce as possible in our own kitchens in Woolton, and as well as our home cooked menu we’ll make our own pizza dough, bread, cakes, pickles, chutneys, lemonade and ginger beer.’’ A series of events will take place to mark the reopening, including a launch night on 1 August. For more information visit www.theelephantwoolton.co.uk
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Betty Blue Eyes Wed 9 Jul to Sat 2 Aug In post war austerity Britain, Gilbert and his wife Joyce look forward to the social event of the year, a rationsbusting illegal pork roast. But when the invitation doesn’t materialise they take matters into their own hands. Book by Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman Music by George Stiles Lyrics by Anthony Drewe
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YOUR LOCAL TO-DO LIST HAND -PICKED LOCAL EVENTS
HOMEGROWN TALENT 4-6 July, MelloMello
WEIRD AND WONDERFUL 21 June to 12 July, Everyman
elloStock is returning for a second year at Liverpool’s vibrant cultural hub MelloMello, and is set to offer three nights full of local, grassroots talent from a wealth of emerging independent artists. Among the acts performing during the weekend are anti-folk heroes Rory and Ned - aka Rory Littleboy, Ned Rundell and Sam Downes – who are making waves in the Liverpool music scene with their dynamic stage presence and clever, uncompromising lyrics. Pete Bentham & the Dinner Ladies, Sea Witches, Dogshow and The Harlequin Dynamite Marching Band also feature on the line-up, along with a host of acts still to be announced. For more information visit www.mellomellojazzcafe.tumblr.com
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Everyman and Kneehigh theatre company join together to produce a radical new version of John Gay’s musical satire, The Beggar’s Opera. Hitting the stage from 21 June, Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and Other Love Songs) promises a show full of wit, wonder and weirdness. Music takes centre stage in this production with scores combining trip hop, folk, grime and even dubstep. For tickets and more information visit www.everymanplayhouse.com
21-22 June, Sefton Park Africa Oyé, the UK’s largest free celebration of African music and culture is back with its eclectic mix of food, ethical market stalls and headline acts including MOBO and BRIT award-winning reggae star Finley Quaye (pictured), Misty in Roots, Wara, Jupiter & Okwess International and a selection of DJs. The family-friendly event takes place in the impressive surroundings of Sefton Park and is expected to attract over 30,000 visitors. Opening times are 12.30pm – 9.30pm both days. www.africaoye.com.
28-29 June, Princes Park, Southport elebrate Britain’s Armed Forces and honour past, present and future soldiers at this two day event in Southport. Organised by the town’s Veterans Fund, this family friendly event will feature military vehicles and displays,
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live entertainment, children’s rides and the chance to learn more about Britain’s history. On 29 June there will be a celebratory parade on Lord Street in the town centre starting from 10.30am. For more information ‘like’ The Veterans Fund Southport on Facebook. Your Move 73
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Pennington’s, Slater Street Pennington’s residents Di Di Designs and Sandra Hepworth are becoming firm favourites among savvy Liverpool mums and mums to be, and we can’t help but hanker after grown-up versions of their creations! We love the dainty intricacy of Di Di’s dresses, whilst Sandra’s boy’s rompers are refreshingly retro. Not shopping for babies? No problem. Both ladies are super at sewing, making everything from original stitched canvases to expert bridal alterations, just pop in store for details.
Giancarlo Ricci, Bold Street These beautifully tailored swim shorts from Orlebar Brown (£225) are half clothing, half art, as each item in the collection features full 360-degree retro photographic prints of Californian-style poolside and sun kissed surfs. With adjustable fasteners and a built in waterproof drawstring bag, they’re practical as well as exceedingly stylish, making them an essential part of any modern man’s summer wardrobe, whether holidaying in Barcelona or the back garden.
BRIEF BEAUTY (RIGHT) Landbaby at the Bluecoat, School Lane New in to the small but perfectly formed Landbaby are these delicate transfers from illustration and print design house The Aviary (£5-£12.50). Forget the flaky temporary tattoos once found in packets of sweets, these creations are stunningly intricate and long lasting. Choose either the woodland inspired templates, or the quirky geometric stencils, or mix and match to give yourself a truly unique look…if only for a week or so.
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& Best for...
BRUNCH Who doesn’t love brunch? Whether you’re debating one on a lazy Sunday or as a midweek treat, we’ve handpicked the best destinations in Liverpool to fill you up. If these don’t get you out of bed in the morning, we don’t know what will.
SOULFUL FOOD Alma De Cuba St Peters’ Church, Seel Street
If you want a truly memorable brunch experience, visit Alma De Cuba for its Sunday Service Gospel Brunch. Listen to the Gospel Choir in the beautiful former church while you choose between a varied menu of breakfasts, tapas and salads. The brunch is served every Sunday from noon.
BUBBLY BRUNCH Hanover Street Social Hanover Street, L1
This stylish brasserie in the centre of Liverpool is the perfect spot to socialise with friends over a delicious brunch and a glass or two of Prosecco. The restaurant has a cool vibe and great staff who serve meals ranging from pancakes, eggs and their aptly named Full Social, a breakfast fit for kings.
LOCAL AND FRESH The Moon and Pea Lark Lane, Sefton Park This family run bistro offers a lovely brunch menu which is made using locally sourced organic and fairtrade ingredients. You’re sure to find something you love with options including waffles, omelettes and vegan friendly breakfasts. They also offer a variety of hot chocolates and loose leaf teas, the perfect accompaniment to your meal.
PANNA KITCHEN & CANTEEN Silkhouse Court, Tithebarn Street With summer finally here most of us find ourselves preferring something a little lighter for lunch. I was lucky then to be given the chance to review the new spring/summer menu at Panna Kitchen & Canteen. Situated in Silkhouse Court on Tithebarn Street, slap bang in the middle of the business district, it’s not surprising that Panna is already busy when I arrive for lunch. A bright and cheerful looking venue, the staff are as welcoming as the décor as we’re met by owner Peter on arrival and shown to a table near the window. The menu consists of a selection of breakfasts, brunches and lunches (its opening hours of 7am4.30pm means it has no need for a dinner menu) with a large selection of delicious sounding sandwiches and salads. Panna prides itself on its love of fresh ingredients straight from the garden and sources many of its
ingredients from local producers, something which is clear to see from its menu. What’s more, its bread and baguettes are baked fresh every day in a stone oven. As it’s a sunny day my dinner date chooses the amusingly named ‘When chicken and piggy went on a diet’ salad, a summery combination of chicken breast, crispy smoky bacon, avocado, crunchy lettuce, baby spinach leaves and cherry tomatoes, served with balsamic vinegar syrup and extra virgin herb olive oil. Feeling a little more adventurous, I decide to try the spicy Mexican brunch, a Latin American-inspired dish comprising chopped sweet tomatoes, Spanish picante chorizo, chicken breast strips, sweet red onion, avocado, jalapeno and four beaten eggs, topped with matured cheddar cheese. Our dishes arrive quickly and both look delicious. My dining partner’s salad is a
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good size and comes with a generous serving of dressing – which is often not the case when ordering salads elsewhere. There’s plenty of chicken and bacon and the cherry tomatoes are ripe and juicy. My Mexican brunch has a fiery kick and the chorizo and sweet red onion complement each other perfectly. I would have liked perhaps a little more chorizo and chicken as there wasn’t a great amount and this meant the dish was a little overpowered by the eggs. It was deliciously flavoured however thanks to the jalapenos and a sprinkling of cumin seeds. The efficiency with which we were served and the range of tasty light bites make Panna a perfect lunch time venue and, given its location at the heart of the commercial district, it’s not surprising it’s a favourite among Liverpool’s business folk. Definitely worth a visit! Your Move 77
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STREETLIFE
A catwalk showcased colourful costumes
Queen of Brazilica, Simone Reeve is the epitome of glamour and samba!
Cassie, Madaleine, and Faye
BRAZILICA FESTIVAL LAUNCH Natalya, Christina, and Kenechi
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spectacular launch took place ahead of this year’s Brazilica Festival – the UK’s biggest Brazilian Samba carnival – bringing an evening of colourful entertainment to Alma de Cuba. The Latin American bar on Seel Street welcomed Liverpool Samba Dancers, who donned traditional Brazilian costumes, to perform at the event. A catwalk show also entertained guests, who were able to sample Brazilian-style cocktails and take a look at the new Brazilica Festival brochure during the evening. The annual Brazilica Festival begins on Friday 11 July and runs for nine days of dancing, music, exhibitions and film. On Saturday 19 July the city will be treated to a night-time carnival parade of lights, while a Brazilian market place will take place in Williamson Square. For more information visit www.brazilicafestival.co.uk.
Manthana, Joe, Pae, Jamie, Laura and Pete
Marianne Yates sings for an appreciative audience
Sophie and Dawn
The Liverpool Samba Class
Members of the Liverpool Samba Dancers launch Brazilica 2014!
Noona (from Spain) and Royden (from Portugal)
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