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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM // ISSUE 370

15 AUG – 28 AUG 2014

LIVERPOOL’S GUIDE TO PROPERTY & CULTURE

Summer Selling EXPERT ADVICE FROM THE CITY’S AGENTS

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EDITOR’S LETTER The summer is well known for being the trickiest time of the year for selling houses. Would-be buyers tend to put their search on hold as trips away, days out and entertaining the kids during the school holidays take priority. However, that’s not to say you can’t secure a successful sale, if you know the tricks of the trade. In this issue’s Hot Topic our experts give their top tips on beating the summer lull (p52).

Meanwhile if the search for a new home is very much still on for you then look no further than our Best Buys feature (p6) for our pick of the very best properties Liverpool has to offer.

And if it’s a retail fix you’re on the hunt for check out this fortnight’s What’s in Store? (p83) for a rundown of the high street’s delights. Enjoy!

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06 Four Best Buys Top properties for sale 48 Six Best Lets The best of the lettings market 52 ON THE COVER Summer Selling Top tips for selling your home in the warmer months 55 Hot off the Press Creative regeneration for Kensington 57 News New advice on how to be a good tenant 61 Curriculum Vitae Liam Hynes, lettings manager, Block Management and Property Specialists 65 Ask the Experts Questions answered, problems solved

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LIVING 70 Talent Legendary DJ John Digweed talks to Your Move 73 What’s on?

Gruff Rhys at Camp and Furnace 74 Interiors Maps out 75 ON THE COVER What’s In Store Highlights of the high street 76 What’s Happening UK’s first city centre zip-wire opens

67 ON THE COVER Event Countrywide launches Mann Island apartments

77 Food & Drink R Brasserie at The Richmond and best for afternoon tea with a twist

69 Time Out Getting to know the city’s professionals

78 Streetlife All the best photos from MaghullFest

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W H AT ’ S O N T H E M A R K E T ?

STANLOWE VIEW, GRASSENDALE L19

KEVIN THOMAS DORAN

sales manager, Hunters VIEW NOW 0151 707 7777

How much? £475,000 Bedrooms Four Close to Cressington Park and Aigburth.

Benefits from UPVC windows, orangery, balcony to the rear, en suite, CCTV with recare and unobstructed river views.

Agent’s view “A beautiful four-bedroom detached home featuring a tiered garden providing quite stunning, uninterrupted river views, which can be enjoyed from the tranquillity of the orangery or the elevated panorama from the rear balcony. Viewing really is advised.”

BRICKWALL GREEN, SEFTON VILLAGE L29

LYN FITZPATRICK

sales and lettings valuer, Keppie Massie Residential Ltd. VIEW NOW 0151 236 9660

How much? £340,000 Bedrooms Four Close to M57 motorway and Sefton Village.

Benefits from Spacious reception room with feature windows, downstairs WC, two bathrooms, a private and mature rear garden and no chain.

Agent’s view “Rarely do properties of this kind come up for sale. This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a unique property situated in a quiet cul-de-sac.”

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

GARNETTS LANE, PRESCOT L35

SHEILA RENSHAW proprietor, Priory Property Services

VIEW NOW 0151 260 0300

How much? £525,000 Bedrooms Three Close to Motorway links to Chester, Warrington and Manchester.

Benefits from A rural location surrounded by landscaped gardens.

Agent’s view “We are pleased to offer this detached dormer bungalow comprising three bedrooms, three reception rooms, fitted kitchen, bathroom, en suite shower room and WC, a spacious garage, double glazed windows and central heating. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that the property offers.”

YE PRIORY COURT, ALLERTON L25

JADE JONES

sales and lettings negotiator, Andrew Louis VIEW NOW 0151 330 5333

How much?

Offers in excess of £475,000 Bedrooms Four Close to Within easy reach of both Allerton Road and Woolton Village’s fashionable shopping and dining amenities, as well as Liverpool John Lennon Airport and South Parkway railway station.

Benefits from Well planned accommodation offering stunning views over the extensive garden area, this property benefits from being situated in a secluded spot offering privacy. There are four bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, family bathroom and two reception rooms.

Agent’s view “Andrew Louis is very pleased to present this spectacular property to the market. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this beautiful home, with one of the main features being the extensive gardens.”

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W E NERIC P

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£785,000

£725,000

MENLOVE GARDENS NORTH, LIVERPOOL, L18 A true detached, substantial plot, family sitting room, spacious lounge, formal dining room, fabulous family dining kitchen, laundry room & wc, original cloakroom, further versatile reception room, landing, five bedrooms, EPC E

ALLERTON ROAD, MOSSLEY HILL, L18 Part exchange considered, two guest bedrooms with en-suites, a unique detached residence, two further bedrooms to ground floor, family bathroom & wc, two guest bedrooms with ensuite, dining kitchen and conservatory, EPC E W E NERIC P

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£650,000

£575,000

SOUTH ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L19 Beautiful late Victorian villa, Grade II listed building, accommodation over four floors, four bedroom over 1st & 2nd floor, two bathrooms, drawing room & sitting room, lower ground floor, dining room & kitchen, utility & tool store

CARLEEN CLOSE, AIGBURTH, L17 New build property, architecturally designed, open plan kitchen diner & separate family lounge, four substantial bedrooms, entertainment room, utility & boiler room, ergonomic living over two floors, EPC awaited

£575,000

£550,000

NORTH DRIVE, WAVERTREE, L15 Charming period semi detached, drawing room & formal dining room, sitting room & office/utility area, fitted dining kitchen, ancillary wash room & pantry, basement, eight bedrooms over upper floors, two bathrooms & kitchenette, EPC E

GLENDYKE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 Individual detached, extended & improved, spacious lounge & dining room, quality fitted kitchen & utility room, five bedrooms & master bedroom with en-suite, bathroom & separate wc, beautiful & established gardens, EPC D

W NE

£549,950

OIEO £500,000

BALLANTRAE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 Semi detached residence, extended to the rear, spacious formal lounge, open plan family living, sitting room & study, extended stunning breakfast kitchen, utility room & ground floor wc, four beautifully presented bedrooms, garage, EP G

FAWLEY ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 Detached family residence, spacious lounge & modern fitted kitchen, open plan dining room/sitting area, utility room & ground floor wc, four double bedrooms, master enjoying dressing area & en-suite, family bathroom, EPC D

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PRNEW IC E

NE W

NE W

£439,950

£399,999

£385,000

£345,000

STOWE CLOSE, L25 Detached, sitting room & dining room, dining kitchen, utility room, five bedrooms, galleried landing, EPC D

WOOLTON ROAD, L25 Spacious semi detached, four bedrooms, lounge & dining room, sitting room & morning room, EPC D

CARLEEN CLOSE, L17 Detached, recently refurbished kitchen & dining area, four double bedrooms & loft conversion, EPC D

NORTH SUDLEY ROAD, L17 Extended semi detached, open plan kitchen, dining room & family area, four bedrooms, EPC E

PRNEW IC E

PRNEW IC E

OIEO £340,000

£335,950

GREENHILL AVENUE, L18 Semi detached, recently renovated & modernised, four bedrooms, re-equipped family dining kitchen, EPC E

YE PRIORY COURT, L25 Town house, four well proportioned bedrooms, lounge & open plan dining kitchen, bathroom, EPC C

SCOTT HOMES 'ASHTON PARK', HALEWOOD, L25

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NE W

A signature development of new build properties within this established and popular location. The development comprises a mixture of three bedroomed detached, semi detached and town houses. A 10 year NHBC warranty with all properties. Help to Buy scheme available *for further information please contact Sutton Kersh.

£330,000 CATONFIELD ROAD, L18 Detached True Bungalow, Three Bedrooms, Lounge & Dining Room, Kitchen, Bathroom & WC

Prices from £129,950 HELP TO BUY PRICES FROM £103,960

£325,000 GREENSBRIDGE LANE, L35 Extended end cottage, completely modernised throughout, two first floor bedrooms, EPC D

NE W

NE W

NE W

£279,950

£229,950

£225,000

£210,000

PHEASANT GROVE, L26 Modern detached, lounge & dining room, dining kitchen & utility room, four bedrooms, EPC D

BLACKBERRY GROVE, L26 Modern detached house, three bedrooms, lounge & open plan kitchen/dining room, EPC awaited

CHELWOOD AVENUE, L16 Semi detached, lounge & sitting room, four well proportioned bedrooms, utility room, EPC D

RIDGETOR ROAD, L25 Semi detached, open plan lounge/dining room, extended kitchen, three bedrooms, conservatory, EPC awaited

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PRNEW IC E

PRNEW IC E

PRNEW IC E

NE W

£199,950

£189,950

OIRO £185,000

£179,950

TAGGART AVENUE, L16 Semi detached, spacious lounge, separate dining room, modern fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC E

WREKIN CLOSE, L25 Semi detached, open plan lounge & extended dining room, three bedrooms, kitchen, conservatory, EPC E

CENTREVILLE ROAD, L18 Mid terraced, entrance hall & lounge & dining room, dining kitchen & three bedrooms, bathroom, EPC awaited

BENTHAM DRIVE, L16 Semi detached, three substantial bedrooms, lounge, dining room, modern fitted kitchen, EPC awaited

NE W

NE W

NE W

NE W

£172,000

£169,950

£165,000

£155,000

HERON COURT, L26 Modern detached, though lounge to dining room, spacious conservatory, three bedrooms, EPC C

QUEENSDALE ROAD, L18 Mid terraced, open plan dining kitchen, modern fitted kitchen, formal lounge, three bedrooms, EPC D

HATHAWAY ROAD, L25 Semi detached, lounge & dining kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom/wc, GCH, DG, EPC D

WHITEHEDGE ROAD, L19 Mid terraced, open plan morning room & kitchen, three well proportioned bedrooms, EPC awaited

PRNEW IC E

NE W

£139,950

OIEO £130,000

£129,950

£119,950

DEVERELL ROAD, L15 Semi detached, three bedrooms, open plan lounge & diner, conservatory, sitting room, morning room, EPC C

WOOD ROAD, L26 Semi detached, spacious lounge & extended kitchen, ground floor wc & three bedrooms, EPC D

CLAY CROSS ROAD, L25 Ground floor apartment, newly re-furbished, two double bedrooms, lounge & modern fitted kitchen, EPC C

ULLET ROAD, L17 Second floor apartment, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, one bedroom a mezzanine, EPC awaited PRNEW IC E

NE W

NE W

£119,950

£99,000

£79,950

£64,950

BEECH COURT, L18 Ground floor apartment, private development, two substantial bedrooms, spacious lounge, EPC E

BERESFORD ROAD, L8 End terrace, open plan lounge / sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, three double bedrooms, EPC E

CASSLEY ROAD, L24 End of terrace, spacious lounge, open plan kitchen diner, three bedrooms, brick built outhouse, EPC D

MILLWOOD ROAD, L24 Mid terraced, ideal for investment potential, three well proportioned bedrooms, EPC awaited

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W NE

W NE

£450,000

£250,000

£162,950

£162,950

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

CANNING STREET, L8 Stunning duplex apartment, living room and kitchen/ diner, en-suite shower room to master bedroom

CHANDLERS WHARF, L1 Stunning apartment, city and river views, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, balcony, parking, EPC D

SYMPHONY BUILDING, L7 Fourth floor duplex apartment, two double bedrooms, spacious open plan living room, EPC E

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£154,950

£154,500

£129,950

THE ALBANY, L3 Stunning duplex apartment, two double bedrooms, living room, dining kitchen, bathroom, EPC C

CITY LOFTS, L3 Fourth floor apartment, two double bedrooms, spacious open plan living room/kitchen, EPC B

THIRLMERE CLOSE, L31 Semi detached house, culde-sac location, gardens, no chain, three bedrooms, modern fitted kitchen, EPC C

EDEN SQUARE, L2 Fourth floor modern apartment, two bedrooms, open plan living area, modern fitted kitchen, EPC C

£124,995

£114,950

£110,000

£109,950

ELLERMAN ROAD, L3 Ground floor apartment, two double bedrooms, immaculately presented throughout, EPC awaited

WADHAM ROAD, L20 Substantial mid terrace, five bedrooms, double glazed windows, central heating, three receptions, EPC D

CHANCELLOR COURT, L8 Third floor apartment, two double bedrooms, open plan living room, modern fitted kitchen, no chain

LEEDS STREET, L3 Sixth floor apartment, no chain, double glazing and electric heating, open plan living room, EPC C

£105,000

£80,000

£79,950

£67,450

FERNHILL ROAD, L20 Town house, three bedrooms, living room, dining kitchen, family bathroom, GCH, EPC B

BEDFORD STREET SOUTH, L7 Third floor duplex apartment, one bedroom, open plan living area, kitchen, no chain

BELLAMY ROAD, L4 Mid town house, three bedrooms, living room, dining room, galley style kitchen, bathroom, EPC F

LIFFEY COURT, L3 Second floor apartment, one bedroom, convenient location, double glazing & central heating, EPC C

W NE

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£159,950

W NE

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W NE

W NE

W NE

£589,950

£305,000

£224,950

£199,950

BRACKEN WAY, L12 Unique detached residence, secluded & desirable location, three reception rooms, fitted kitchen, EPC C

LONGMEADOW RD, PRESCOT Detached house, four bedrooms, lounge, dining room & sitting room, breakfast kitchen, EPC C

HAYMANS GROVE, L12 Detached house, four bedrooms, lounge, rear sitting room, dining room, kitchen and utility, EPC E

SANDFORTH ROAD, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen and utility, bathroom / w.c., EPC D W E NERIC P

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W NE

£185,000

£178,000

£177,500

£169,995

THE GREENWAY, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, GCH, DG, conservatory, gardens, EPC D

EDGEMOOR ROAD, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room & conservatory, kitchen, bathroom, EPC D

SANDFIELD PARK EAST, L12 Extended linked detached, lounge & extended sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms, EPC E

CRAVEN ROAD, L12 Semi detached house, four bedrooms, lounge, dining room & kitchen, shower room & bathroom, EPC F

W E NERIC P

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W NE

NE W

£159,950

£149,995

£149,950

£147,500

EILIAN GROVE, L14 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, morning room, kitchen, EPC E

BLACKMOOR DRIVE, L12 End of three, three bedrooms, extended through lounge, dining room, morning room, EPC E

ZIG ZAG ROAD, L12 Extended semi detached house, three bedrooms, no chain involved, extended kitchen, lounge, EPC F

HARBERN CLOSE, L12 Extended semi detached property, 3 bedrooms, lounge & family room, dining kitchen, EPC D

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£142,000

£134,995

£122,500

£119,950

MARLOWE DRIVE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D

MELWOOD DRIVE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, modern fitted kitchen, modern bathroom wc, EPC D

PORTELET ROAD, L13 Semi detached property, 3 bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge & dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC E

QUEENS DRIVE, L4 Extended mid terraced house, three bedrooms, dining room, lounge, gf shower room, EPC E

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£114,995

£110,000

£105,995

MILFORD DRIVE, L12 Semi detached bungalow, 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, conservatory, bathroom/wc, front & rear garden, EPC D

CARILLION CLOSE, L11 Detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, gfwc, en suite to master bedroom, EPC C

MERCER COURT, L12 Extended semi detached house, two bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, EPC C

FERGUSON ROAD, L11 Semi detached house, 3 bedrooms, sitting room, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC E

£105,000

£100,000

£99,950

£98,500

DARLEY DRIVE, L12 Ground floor apartment, communal entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, two bedrooms, EPC D

DEVONFIELD ROAD, L9 Terraced house, no chain involved, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, gf shower/wc, kitchen, EPC D

CONIFER CLOSE, L9 Semi detached bungalow, 2 bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge, inner hall, fitted kitchen, shower, EPC C

SANDEMAN ROAD, L4 Semi detached house, 2 bedrooms, porch, lounge, kitchen/diner, ensuite, bathroom/wc, EPC C

£94,950

£80,000

£79,950

£74,995

STONEVILLE ROAD, L13 Mid terrace, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, bathroom / w.c., part double glazing, EPC tbc

BRIDGADIER DRIVE, L12 First floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, communal garden area, parking, EPC B

COULPORT CLOSE, L14 Semi detached house, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, gardens to front & rear, EPC D

CARNARVON ROAD, L9 End terraced house, two bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC E

£59,995

£58,995

£55,000

£48,000

BRANTHWAITE CRES, L11 Semi detached property, two bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC C

ELPHIN GROVE, L4 Terraced, two bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, ground floor bathroom / w.c., EPC D

ALDWARK ROAD, L14 End of terraced house, two bedrooms, lounge, dining room, extended kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC E

CHELSEA COURT, L12 First floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazing, popular area, EPC D

W NE

W NE

£115,000

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£2,000pcm

£1,100pcm

£950pcm

£750pcm

RODNEY STREET, L1 Basement apartment, four double bedrooms, wet room / w.c / family bathroom, fully refurbished, EPC E

DARLEY DRIVE, L12 Bungalow, detached, three bedrooms, three reception rooms, DG, GCH, kitchen, bathroom, gardens, EPC D

TOWER BUILDING, L3 Two double bedrooms, fully furnished, 24 hour concierge service, underground parking, bathroom, EPC D

THE COBBLES, L26 Modern town house, four bedrooms, open plan lounge / dining area, kitchen, EPC awaited

£750pcm

£725pcm

THE ANCHORAGE, L3 Ground floor apartment, two bedrooms, open plan living area, furnished to a high standard, EPC D

BRAMPTON DRIVE, L8 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, furnished, modern fitted kitchen, garden, bathroom, EPC D

£625pcm

£595pcm

CROSSWAYS, CH62 Semi detached, unfurnished, three bedrooms, central heating, double glazing, modern kitchen, EPC D

CONDOR CLOSE, L19 Terraced house, three bedrooms, double glazed windows, gas central heating, EPC D

£550pcm

£495pcm

£495pcm

£425pcm

PENNSYLVANIA ROAD, L13 Unfurnished, three bedrooms, two receptions, two bathrooms, double glazing, CH, EPC C

EGERTON STREET, L8 Apartment, two bedrooms, allocated parking, unfurnished, popular location, EPC C

CATHARINE STREET, L8 One bedroom apartment, reception room, unfurnished, first floor, georgian quarter, EPC F

BARONS HEY, L28 Town house, three bedroomed, lounge, kitchen/diner, DG, GCH modern bathroom, EPC D

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15 Longfield Road, Liverpool L21 8LA Guide price £30,000–35,000

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56 Pendennis Street, Liverpool L6 5AQ Guide price £35,000–40,000

87 Fincham Road, Liverpool L14 9NH Guide price £45,000–50,000

51 Grange Avenue North, West Derby, Liverpool L12 9LJ Guide price £100,000+

30 Hawthorne Road, Bootle L20 2DN Guide price £30,000–35,000

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82 Aldwark Road, Liverpool L14 0NQ Guide price £40,000–45,000

57 Derby Road, Birkenhead CH42 7HA Guide price £40,000+

12 Mayfair Close, Anfield, Liverpool L6 5JS Guide price £25,000–30,000

Flat 2, 120 Bedford Street South, Liverpool L7 7DA Guide price £65,000+

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243 Walton Village, Liverpool L4 6TH Guide price £55,000+

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Jericho Farm Close, Aigburth, L17

Offers over £120,000

• Excellent Decorative Order • Secluded L17 Location • Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment • Open Plan Living • Modern Family Bathroom, Communal Gardens

Score Lane, Childwall, L16

£215,000

• 3 Bedroom EXTENDED Semi Detached • 2 Reception Rooms • Extended Kitchen/Dining Room • Modern Shower Room • Good Size Rear Garden

Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, L25

Greenhill Road, Garston, L19

Bempton Road, Aigburth, L17 • 4 Bedroom Detached • Lounge/Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Downstairs Cloaks • Good Size Rear Garden, Garage

Taggart Avenue, Childwall, L16

£210,000

• Extended Semi Detached Property • 3 Bedrooms • Open Plan Extended Kitchen/Dining Room • Utility Room • Ground Floor WC, Modern Bathroom

Offers over £380,000

Woodrock Road, Woolton, L25

Offers over £200,000

Cambrian Way, Woolton, L25 • 3 Bedroom Semi Detached • Oustanding Rear Garden • 2 Conservatories • Kitchen/Dining Room • Garage, Cul-D-Sac Location

Lumley Street, Garston, L19

Offers over £250,000

Offers over £160,000

• 4 Bedroom Corner Terrace • Open Plan Lounge and Dining Room • Modern Kitchen, Modern Bathroom • Double Glazed • Gas Central Heating

£185,000

• 3 Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Modern Extended Kitchen/Breakfast room • Modern Wet Room/Shower Room • 3 Reception Rooms • Gardens Front and Rear

• 4 Bedroom Semi Detached • Outstanding Throughout • Modern Kitchen, Conservatory • Ground Floor WC • Landscaped Gardens

• 3 Bedroom Semi Detached • Immaculate Throughout • Modern Kitchen • Modern Shower Room • Large Rear Garden

Waterloo Quay, Liverpool City Centre, L3 Offers over £130,000 • 2 Bedroom 2nd Floor Apartment • Balcony with Views • Waterfront Development • Sought After Location • Master Bedroom with Ensuite

St Marys Road, Huyton, L36

£270,000

• 3 Bedroom Detached Property • Finished to a High Standard Throughout • Good Size Lounge • Ground Floor Cloakroom/WC • Dining Room, Family Room

£220,000

Mossville Road, Mossley Hill, L18 • SUPERB DECORATIVE ORDER • Highly Sort After L18 Location • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room • Modern Family Bathroom

Offers over £215,000

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Mystery Close, Wavertree, L15

Offers over £120,000

• 3 Bedroom End Town House

Netherton Road, Allerton, L18

Offers over £285,000

• 3 Bedroom Detached

Pitville Avenue, Allerton, L18

Offers over £235,000

• OUTSTANDING 3 Bedroom Semi Detached

• Kitchen/Dining Room

• Good Size Plot

• UPGRADED to a High Standard Throughout

• Ground Floor WC

• 3 Reception Rooms

• 2 Reception Rooms

• Good Size Rear Garden, Garden to Front and Parking

• Good Size Kitchen, Ground Floor WC

• Extended Modern Kitchen

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

Ivanhoe Road, Aigburth, L17

Offers over £135,000

• 2 Bedroom First Floor Apartment

Ivydale Road, Allerton, L18

Offers over £160,000

• Mid Terrace Property

Chermside Road, Aigburth, L17

Offers over £160,000

• 3 Bedroom Mid Terrace

• Outstanding Throughout

• Close to Allerton Road Amenities, Three Bedrooms

• 2 Reception Rooms

• En Suite to Master Bedroom

• Excellent School Catchment area

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• Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating

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Bristol Road, L18 £399,950

Floral Wood, L17 £369,950

Monksferry Walk, L19 £369,950

Detached Family Home, Driveway Parking, Three Reception Rooms, Utility Room, Double Glazing, GCH, Viewing Highly Recommended

Detached, Four Bedrooms, Three Reception Rooms, Double Glazing, GCH, Garden, Viewing Highly Recommended

Four Bedrooms, Detached, Gardens to front; Rear, Double Garage, No Chain, Viewing Advised

Four Bedrooms, Detached, Conservatory, Downstairs W.C, Garage, Driveway, Front and Rear Gardens

Elmswood Road, L17 £329,950

Greenhill Road, L18 £265,000

Mannering Road, L17 £249,950

Greensbridge Lane, L35 £245,000

Detached Bungalow, Extended, Garage, Two Bedrooms, Two Receptions, GCH, NO CHAIN

Substantial Semi detached Property, Four Bedrooms, Garage and Driveway, Corner Plot, Three Reception Rooms, downstairs Wet Room, Requiring Some modernisation

Apartment, Three Double Bedrooms, Top Floor, Modern, Parking, Close to Lark Lane/Sefton Park

Semi Detached, Three Bedrooms, Three Reception Rooms, Family Bathroom, Front & Rear Gardens, Garage, NO CHAIN

EW N

EW N

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Druids Park, L18 £599,950

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EW N Garmoyle Road, L15 £154,950

Blythswood Street, L17 £139,950

Leeming Grove, L19 £134,950

Detached, Three Bedrooms, Extended, GCH, Double Glazed, Off Street Parking, Front & Rear Gardens

Three Bedrooms, Three Receptions, Modern Kitchen, 2 Bathrooms, Large Garden to the Rear, Street Parking, Excellent Location

Three Bedrooms, Mid Terrace, Rear Courtyard, Two Receptions, Viewing Recommended, Gas Central Heating

Three Substantial Bedrooms, En-Suite to Master, Front and Rear Gardens, Off Road Parking, Garage, Open Plan Living, Fully Double Glazed, Gas Centrally Heated

Sefton Drive, L8 £125,000

Wellington Avenue £105,000

Durham Street, L19 £99,950

Shrewsbury Place, L19 Offers Over £79,000

Two Bedrooms, Spacious Lounge, Beautifully Presented, Modern Kitchen, Double Glazed, Gas Centrally Heated, Communal Gardens

Apartment, Ground Floor, Two Double Bedrooms, En suite, Spacious Lounge, GCH, No Chain

Two bedroom plus Study, Mid Terrace, Well Presented, Maintained, Rear Courtyard, Viewing Recommended

Two Bedrooms, Mid Terrace, Finished to a high standard, Viewing Recommended, Double Glazing, Gas Central heating

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Mackets Lane, L25 £154,950

Allerton 0151 733 9000 sales 0151 734 6890 lettings 8-10 Allerton Road, Mossley Hill L18 1LN

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RESIDENTIAL Sales Brickwall Green, L29 £340,000 • • • • • • • • •

Lister Crescent, L7 Offers In The Region Of £129,500

Four Bedrooms Spacious Reception Room Two Bathrooms Conservatory Downstairs WC Rear Garden No Chain In Need of Renovation Awaiting EPC

Alberta Grove, L34 £175,000 • • • • • • • • •

• Semi Detached Property • Three Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms Sun Room Downstairs W.C • Front and Rear Gardens Liverpool 7 Driveway • Close To Local Schools Short Drive To City Centre • EPC Rating D

Detached Property Three Double Bedrooms Two Reception rooms Fitted Dining Kitchen Conservatory Two Bath/Shower Rooms Garage No Chain EPC D

Beetham Tower, L3 Reduced To £219,949

Falkner Square, L8 £174,950

Tudor Court, L7 £124,950

Unity Building, L3 Reduced To £138,500

• Luxury Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge/Dining Room • Separate Kitchen EPC rating C • Two Bath/Shower Rooms

• Grade II Listed Building • Ground Floor Duplex Apartment • Spacious Lounge Fitted Kitchen • Bedroom Bathroom Patio Area • Residents Parking EPC rating D

• First Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge Fitted Kitchen • Study Room Luxury Bathroom • Balcony Secure Parking awaiting EPC

• 1st Floor Apartment • 2 Double Bedrooms En Suite • Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • 24 Hour Concierge • On Site Residents Gym EPC rating C

Regency Chambers, L2 Reduced To £105,000

Haselbeech Crescent, L11 Reduced To £79,950

Emerson Street, L8 Reduced To £74,950

Suffield Road, L4 £59,950

• Top Floor apartment • Open Plan Lounge/ Kitchen • Mezzanine Bedroom • Fitted Kitchen • Feature Spiral Staircase EPC rating C

• Extended Mid Town House • Three Double Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge Dining Kitchen • Viewing Essential • EPC rating D

• Mid Town House • Two Double Bedrooms Lounge • Dining Kitchen Bathroom • Off road Parking • Rear Garden EPC rating C

• Mid Terraced Property • Three Bedrooms • Two Lounges • Fitted Kitchen DG, GCH • Rear Yard EPC rating D

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Lettings South Quay, L3 £975 pcm

Waterloo Warehouse, L3 £895 pcm

The Reach, L3 £795 pcm

The Unity, L3 £650 pcm

• Two Double Bedroom Apartment • Furnished , Family Bathroom; En-Suite • Separate Fitted Kitchen • Two Private Balconies • Furnished Fabulous South West Facing

• Fabulous Duplex Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • En-Suite To Master, Three Patios • Parking and Security On Site • Fully Furnished

• Exceptionally large apartment • Semi Circular Design • Floor to Ceiling Windows.

• Large Breakfast Kitchen • Two Double Bedrooms

• 24 Hour Concierge • On Site Gym • One Bedroom, 4th Floor • Balcony, Fully Furnished • Spacious Bedroom

St Marys Gardens, L8 £550 pcm

London Road, L3 £550 pcm

View 146, L5 £550 pcm

City Road, WN5 £525 pcm

• First Floor Furnished Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Separate Kitchen • Views Of The Cathedral • Fully Furnished

• One Bedroomed Apartment • Prime Location • Bright Accommodation • Modern Kitchen And Bathroom • Fully Furnished

• Second Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge and Fitted Kitchen • Very Well Presented • Comfortably Furnished

• Mid Town House • Three Bedrooms, Two Reception Rooms • Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom • Off Road Parking • Rear Garden, EPC C

Dale Street, L2 £575 pcm • • • • • •

One Bedroom Apartment Sought After Location Open Plan Lounge Mezzanine Floor En Suite Fully Furnished

Rodney Street, L1 £2,200 pcm

Tower Building, L3 £995 pcm • Two Bedroom 4th Floor Apartment • Living Area with Views of River Mersey • Fitted Kitchen with Integrated Appliances • Bathroom &amp; En-Suite Shower Room • Furnished • Secure Allocated Parking

• Spacious Grade II Listed Town House • Many Period Features • Four Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Modern Spacious bathroom • Modern Fitted Kitchen Diner • Utility Room, Rear Garden, Fully Furnished

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tel. 0151 231 6100

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£190,000

Mann Island

£94,950

The Collegiate

Two Bedroom Apartment En-suite Shower Room Secure Allocated Car EPC – D

City Residential are delighted to offer for sale this well presented two bedroom apartment situated in the prestigious Mann Island development.

One Bedroom Apartment En-suite Bathroom No chain involvement EPC - C

£94,950

£89,950

The apartment is a stylish one-bedroom second floor apartment situated within the stunning development.

£100,000

£103,000

Victoria Building

Bridpoint

Princess Dock

York Street

• One Bedroom Apartment • Upper First Floor • Good Size Accommodation • Ideal Investment

• One Bedroom Apartment • First Time Buy Or Investment Opportunity • EPC - B

• One Bedroom Apartment • Must Be Viewed • EPC B

• One Bedroom Apartment • City Centre Location • Early Viewing Recommended • EPC - C

£109,950

£109,950

£115,000

£115,000

Westminster Chambers

The Reach

York Street

Victoria Building

• One Bedroom Apartment • Exposed Brickwork And Beams • Timber Decked Balcony • EPC - D

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Popular and Convenient Location • Balcony • EPC - B

• Two Bedroom Apartment • City Centre Location • Early Viewing Recommended • EPC - E

• Two Bedroom Apartment • City Centre Location • Ideal Investment • EPC - E

£119,950

£125,000

£129,950

£135,000

Harrington Chambers

The Overhead Building

Chandlers Wharf

Waterloo Quay

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

• Three Bedroom Apartment • En-suite Shower Room • Secure Parking • EPC - C

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Excellent Condition • En-suite Shower Room • Baltic Triangle Location

• Two Bedroom Apartment • River Views , En-Suite • Two Allocated Parking Spaces • EPC - C

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From £700pcm

Lark Lane Selection of Two Bedroom Apartments Un-furnished

From £100 per room p/w

Moss Street Ideal location close to Sefton Park Recently modernised to a high specification

£495pcm

6 bedroom Student Apartment Fully Furnished All bills and WIFI included

£550pcm

Brand new development Viewing highly recommended

£550pcm

£575pcm

Heysmoor Heights

Sir Thomas Street

Shandon Court

View 146

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Allocated Parking

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Close to Liverpool One

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Close to Universities

• Two Bedroom, • Fully Furnished • With Allocated Parking

£600pcm

£625pcm

£625pcm

£1200pcm

The Collegiate

Beaufort Apartments

Regency Chambers

One Park West

• Large One Bedrooms, • Fully Furnished • Character Property

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Due to our outstanding success, we urgently require more properties for sale and to let.

Call us today for a free no obligation market appraisal on

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Standhouse Lane, Aughton

EPC E

£67,500

EPC C

£105,000

£320,000

Flat 8, 7 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 5QA We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £67,500. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before an exchange of contracts takes place.

APARTMENT 144, THE REACH, 39 LEEDS STREET, LIVERPOOL, L3 2DB. We advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sum of £102,000. Any persons wishing to increase/ EHWWHU WKLV RIIHU VKRXOG QRWLI\ WKLV RIÀFH RI WKHLU EHVW RIIHU SULRU WR exchange of contracts. Entwistle Green, L2 2SH, Tel: 0151 236 8187.

St. Pauls Square, Liverpool

St. Pauls Square, Liverpool

AVAILABLE

EPC C

£135,000

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£75,000

Pall Mall, Liverpool

AVAILABLE

ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC

EPC D

£110,000

AVAILABLE

EPC C

£50,000

Halewood Road, Liverpool

Coronation Drive, Knotty Ash

£130,000 End Terraced Property Three Bedrooms Well Presented Accommodation No Chain

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AVAILABLE

£149,950 Semi Detached Property Three Bedrooms Extended Kitchen Close to Amenities

ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC

£250,000

First Floor Flat with Off Road Parking One Bedroom Retirement Apartment uPVC Double Glazing Gas Central Heating

EPC E

AVAILABLE

EPC G

Denman Drive, Liverpool

AVAILABLE

Greenside Avenue,Village Nook

AVAILABLE

EPC D

Bowring Park Avenue, Allerton

AVAILABLE

ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC

EPC D

£125,000 Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment Open Plan Kitchen & Diner Bathroom Communal Area

Semi Detached Property Three Bedrooms Close to Transport Links No Chain

EPC F

Duplex Apartment Two Bedrooms Open Plan Lounge Two Balconies

Wyresdale Road, Liverpool

AVAILABLE

EPC D

Three Bedrooms Two Reception Rooms Double Glazing Rear Garden

Brownbill Bank, Allerton

AVAILABLE

EPC C

Detached Property Three Bedrooms Popular Area Close to Local Amenities

Lisburn Lane,Liverpool

£112,500

AVAILABLE

£150,000

Semi Detached Property Three Bedrooms Lounge/Diner Rear Garden

AVAILABLE

Commercial Road, City Centre

£130,000

Two Bedroom Detached Bungalow Open Plan Lounge/Conservatory Shower Room Front & Rear Gardens

£199,000

Extremely Well Presented Property Three Bedrooms Highly Sought After Area Viewing Recommended

EPC C

£90,000

£145,000

Higher Road, Liverpool

Three Bedroom Terraced Property Ideal Family Home Family Bathroom Utility Room

AVAILABLE

ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC

One/Two/Three Bedroom Apartment Stunning Development Views of the Cityscape Call Branch for More Details

Bechers Court, Aintree

ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC

Third Floor Apartment Two Bedrooms & Juliette Balcony Open Lounge & Kitchen No Chain

£200,000

Two Bedroom Apartments Generous Living Space Private Courtyard Close to City Centre

Willowdale Road, Walton

AVAILABLE

Marlborough Street, Liverpool

AVAILABLE

AVAILABLE

Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment Unique Development Beautiful Gardens Close to City Centre

£98,000

Three Bedroom Property Dining Room & Kitchen Driveway & Rear Garden Viewing Recommended

Mann Island, Liverpool

£135,000

One Bedroom Apartment Lounge & Kitchen Bathroom Close to Local Amenities

ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC

Armstrong Quay, Liverpool

£145,000

Semi Detached Property Two Bedrooms Bathroom & Two En-Suites Utility Room

Clement Gardens, Liverpool

AVAILABLE

EPC E

AVAILABLE

£184,950

Semi Detached Property Three Bedrooms Three Reception Rooms Two Bathrooms

£115,000

One Bedroom Apartment Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner Bathroom City Centre Location

London Road, Liverpool

AVAILABLE

ǁĂŝƟŶŐ EPC

£124,000

Fourth Floor Apartment Two bedrooms Lounge, Kitchen & En-Suite Close to Town Centre

AVAILABLE

AVAILABLE

EPC D

Little Catharine Street, Liverpool

Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool

EPC D

AVAILABLE

£100,000 Three Bedroom Semi Detached Property Two Reception Rooms, Diner & Kitchen

EPC E

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FOR SALE

L5

FOR SALE

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TWO BEDROOM 4TH FLOOR APARTMENT

POPULAR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Conway Street Offers over £80,000

East Quay £220,000

A FANTASTIC SPACIOUS APARTMENT, WONDERFUL OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN, THIS MUST BE VIEWED! WITH ALLOCATED SECURE PARKING AND BALCONY. This two double bed apartment is wonderfully light and spacious, the stand out feature is the superb open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen. With lots of neutral light and neutral decor this apartment could suit many tastes. There are modern fixtures and fittings within the kitchen and bathroom. Ideal for both a first time buyer or buy to let investor.

NO CHAIN. Two Double Bedrooms. Two Bathrooms. Spacious and Well Presented.

Secure On-Site Parking Available. Popular Residential Development - large brick warehouse (built 1856) Grade II listed. Early Inspection Highly Advised! Awaiting EPC

• Secure Parking • Balcony

• Two Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms

:• Two Bedrooms • Spacious open plan lounge/ diner

• Secure Parking • Grade II Listed Building

FOR SALE

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FANTASTIC THREE BEDROOM CORNER APARTMENT

OCCUPYING A FABULOUS LOCATION

The Colonnades £450,000

Navigation Wharf £280,000

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. With underground parking and 24 hour concierge service. EPC Grade = D

Occupying a fabulous location and enjoying superb viewings over Liverpool Marina, a 3 bedroom town house. A particular feature of this property is the first floor balcony which has fantastic views over the Marina. The property also benefits from a generous garden as it is posotioned on a corner plot.Briefly the property comprises an Entrance Hall, Separate W.C, Lounge, modern fitted Kitchen and a Bedroom on the ground floor. The first floor comprises Family Bathroom, two further Bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite and a second reception with a balcony. Providing off road Parking for up to two cars.

• Three Bedrooms • River Views

• Secure Parking • 24 Hour Concierge

• Three Bedroom Town House • Marina Views

• En-Suite off Master • Front & Rear Gardens

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LET BY

L2

TO LET

L3

FANTASTIC TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT

Beetham Plaza £1300 pcm

Pall Mall £1250 pcm

A FANTASTIC TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT IN THE LUXURY BEETHAM PLAZA IN THE HEART OF THE CITY. Available 1st September, this apartment is situated on the third floor and is offered for let on a furnished basis with secure allocated parking. With the added bonus of the residents gym and concierge service.

A FANTASTIC TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX APARTMENT AVAILABLE MID AUGUST WITH BREATH TAKING VIEWS OF THE CITY AND THE RIVER MERSEY. Offered with secure allocated parking and furnishings of the highest standard, we would expect this apartment to let very quickly!

• Let within one week • Prestigious location

• Business district location • Breath taking views of the city and river Mersey.

• Residents Gym • Concierge

LET BY

• Duplex apartment • Allocated parking

LET BY

L1

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TWO BEDROOM FURNISHED LUXURY APARTMENT

EXECUTIVE TWO BEDROOM FURNISHED APARTMENT

Hanover Street £1250 pcm

Tower Building £950 pcm

BE THE FIRST TO LIVE IN THIS BRAND NEW TWO BEDROOM FURNISHED LUXURY APARTMENT IN THE HEART OF LIVERPOOL ONE. With a brand new fitted kitchen and bathroom, set over three levels, this triplex apartment has to be seen to be appreciated! Also on offer is a genuine private rooftop terrace area giving the benefit of outside space, a rare luxury for the city! AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY – VIEW NOW.

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• Stunning apartment • Luxury Apartment

• Let within 1 week • Two bedroom furnished apartment

• Newly fitted kitchen and bathroom • Rooftop terrace

• Allocated parking • Excellent location, across from Liver Building

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KIRKBY

Park Road £200,000 SUPERB DETACHED RESIDENCE SITUATED ON CORNER PLOT AND CLOSE TO LOCAL TRAIN STATION TO LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE. The property briefly comprises of hall, lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen and downstairs wc. To the first floor there are four bedroom, en-suite shower room and a family bathroom. Externally there is a good size garden and a front garden with a drive and garage. EPC Grade = E

PRESCOT

WALTON

Wood Lane £180,000 A beautifully presented and spacious 3 bedroom semi detached situated in a sought after location close to all local amenities. Accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall, lounge, dining room, large fitted kitchen, three good sized bedrooms and family bathroom. The property has well tended gardens to the front and rear with a driveway for off road parking and single garage. NO ONWARD CHAIN. EPC Grade = DEPC Grade = D

EVERTON

WALTON

Boundary Lane £125,000 PROPERTY COMES WITH A 10 YEAR GUARANTEE AND NO UPWARD CHAIN. The property briefly comprises of entrance hall, spacious lounge, modern kitchen/diner and downstairs WC. To the first floor there are two bedrooms and family bathroom. To the second floor there is a bedroom and an en-suite wc. Externally there is a rear garden and off road parking to the front. Well situated for schools and City Centre. EPC Grade = D.

WEST DERBY

Aysgarth Avenue £625pcm* TWO BEDROOM BUNGALOW TO LET VIEWING COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! The property has been modernised throughout and must be viewed to be appreciated. Spacious lounge, modern kitchen, gas central heating and double glazed with a rear garden.

Rossmore Gardens £133,000 MODERN THREE BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOUSE WITH TWO RECEPTION ROOMS AND A CONSERVATORY. The property breifly comprises of entrance hall, lounge/dining room, family room, conservatory and fitted kitchen. To the first floor there are fitted wardrobes in all the bedrooms and a 4 piece bathroom suite. Externally there is a front garden with shared drive and a garden to the rear. EPC Grade = E

Mater Close £70,000 SUPERB SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT ON THE POPULAR MATER CLOSE DEVELOPMENT. Ideally located for local amenities and transport links this beautifully presented property must be viewed to be appreciated.

The contemporary accommodation briefly comprises of lounge/dining room with Juliette balcony; beautifully fitted kitchen complete with an array of appliances, two bedrooms plus well equipped bathroom. EPC Grade = B

ANFIELD

FAZAKERLEY

Ireton Street £525pcm* Beautifully modernised spacious family home. Hallway, lounge, dining kitchen, utility room, cellar. To the first floor there are three well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the outside there is a rear yard. Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate what is on offer.

Grieve Road £450pcm Three bedroom mid terrace property to let, available immediately, viewing is highly recommended. The property comprises of lounge, kitchen diner and bathroom to the ground floor and three bedrooms and WC to the first floor.

The property also has front and rear gardens.

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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SPEKE

HALEWOOD

WOOLTON

Tarbock Road

£85,000

***OPEN HOUSE VIEWINGS 16 AUGUST CALL THE OFFICE FOR THE TIMES THE VENDOR WILL HAVE THEIR DOORS OPEN FOR VIEWINGS*** If you a looking for a good traditional house as a home or investment then come along and discover this 3 bedroom town house. The property benefits from a fitted kitchen, large rear garden and front path way with drive Epc C

Speke Road

£400,000

***OPEN HOUSE VIEWINGS 16TH AUGUST, CALL THE OFFICE FOR THE TIMES THE VENDOR WILL HAVE THEIR DOORS OPEN FOR VIEWINGS*** Opportunity? Take this example of a four bedroom extended detached house and add your own stamp to create an ideal family home. Double fronted and full of character family home on a large plot with golf course views. Epc E

HALEWOOD

£125,000

Ivy Farm Court

***OPEN HOUSE VIEWINGS 16TH AUGUST, CALL THE OFFICE FOR THE TIMES THE VENDOR WILL HAVE THEIR DOORS OPEN FOR VIEWINGS*** Simply put, if your looking for a first class three bedroom property then this is the one for you!

Beautifully presented three bedroom semi detached house which has been upgraded by the current vendor. Epc D

Port Talbot Road £185,995 • 4 Bedroom town house • Open house 16th August (call office for details) • Epc grade D

£131,500

***OPEN HOUSE VIEWINGS 16TH AUGUST, CALL THE OFFICE FOR THE TIMES THE VENDOR WILL HAVE THEIR DOORS OPEN FOR VIEWINGS*** Come along and see for yourself.

Modern three bedroom semi detached property,occupying a corner plot position.Conveniently located close to nearby Halewood Railway Station Epc C

HALE VILLAGE

Birchen Road

GARSTON

Wenlock Drive

HALEWOOD

Cheriton Close £140,000 • 2 Bedroom true bungalow • Open house 16th August (call office for details) • Epc grade C

£85,000

***OPEN HOUSE VIEWINGS 16TH AUGUST CALL THE OFFICE FOR THE TIMES THE VENDOR WILL HAVE THEIR DOORS OPEN FOR VIEWINGS*** Completely renovated one bedroom apartment situated in the superb location of Hale Village, benefiting from Gas Central Heating and Double Glazing. The apartment has views across the village Epc D

GARSTON

Banks Road £30,750 • 2 Bedroom town house • Share ownership • Open house 16th August (call office for details)

SPEKE

ALLERTON

Critchley Road £70,000 • 3 Bedroom town house • Open house 16th August (call office for details) • Epc grade C

New Heys Road £179,950 • 2 Bedroom apartment • Open house 16th August (call office for details) • Epc grade C

WOOLTON

Williamson Court £52,500 • 2 Bedroom ground floor flat • Open house 16th August (call office for details) • Epc grade C

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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tel. 0151 428 1769 www.bepropertyservices.co.uk email. woolton@bepropertyservices.co.uk 28 Woolton Street, Woolton Village, Liverpool, L25 5JD @bepropservices

£229,950

£189,950

£169,950

£169,950

£154,950

Curlew Grove L26 • Four Bedroom Property • Modern Throughout • Driveway • Large Kitchen/Diner

Yew Tree Road L25 • Three Bedroom Semi • Well Presented Throughout • Garage • Two Reception Rooms

Oak Grange • 3 Bed Semi • Garage • Cul-De-Sac Location • Large Kitchen/Diner

Allerton Road L25 • Two Bedroom Property • Fully Fitted Kitchen • Front and Rear Gardens • Excellent Location

Ronaldsway L26 • Three Bedroom Semi • Established Gardens • Hobby Room • Fully Fitted Bathroom

£139,950

£135,000

£129,995

PUBLIC NOTICE

£34,950

Totnes Avenue L26 • Three Bedroom Semi • Fully Fitted Kitchen • Garden Not Overlooked • NO CHAIN

Grangemeadow Road L25 • Two Bedroom Semi • Garage • NO CHAIN • In need of Modernisation

Yelverton Close L26 • -Three Bedroom Semi • Cul-de-sac Position • Conservatory • NO CHAIN

28 Mirfield Close, Liverpool, L26 9XP. We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £69,500. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before an exchange of contracts takes place.

Palmerston Road L19 • Two Bedroom Ground • Floor Apartment • NO CHAIN • EPC Rating : D

£750pcm

£725pcm

£695pcm

£550pcm

£550pcm

Kingsthorne Park L25 • Front and Rear Gardens • Cul-de-sac Position • Ensuite to Master • Parking

Maidstone Close L25 • Three Bedroom Detached • Garage • Fully Fitted Kitchen • Parking

Millcroft Road L25 • Garage • Three Bedroom • Kitchen/Diner • Good Sized Rear Garden

Redoakes Way L26 • Two Bedroom • Two Bathroom • Ground Floor • Parking

All Hallows Drive L24 • Two Bedroom • Freshly Decorated • Cul-de-sac Position • Parking

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The North West Estate Agent Allerton Branch 0151 281 8181

Thinking of selling?

call us to book a free no obligation market appraisal and find out about our exclusive summer fee deal.

0151 281 81 81

SOLD SOLD Marmion Road L17

• Six Bedroom Semi Detached Property • Close to Sefton Park, Large Property • Over Three Storeys plus Cellar Rooms Two W.C’s, store room, EPC Rating C

£350,000

Allerton Road L18

• Three Bedroom Victorian Lodge • Two Reception Rooms, Off Road Parking • Garage, Sandstone Barn • Ideal for Conversion, EPC Rating E

£345,000

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Floral Wood L17

• Four Bedroom Modern Style Detached • Hall, Lounge, Dining Room & Kitchen, • Downstairs WC, Attractive Gardens • EPC Rating D

£325,000

Charnley Drive L15

• Four Bedroomed Detached Property • Dining Kitchen, Large Conservatory • Utility Room,Four Bedrooms • Garage & Gardens, EPC Rating C

£275,000

Moorcroft Road L18

• Three Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Three Reception Rooms, DG & GCH • Gardens Front & Rear, Garage • Three Car Driveway, EPC Rating D

£249,950

Henley Road L18

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached Property • Lounge, Dining Room and Conservatory • Office/Playroom. Kitchen, Garage/Utility • GCH & DG, EPC Rating Pending.

£237,500

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Westbury Close L17

• Detached Three Bedroom Bungalow • Gardens Front,Side & Rear • Detached Garage, Driveway Parking • Conservatory, EPC Rating D

£225,000

Fieldway L15

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached Mid Terrace • Two Reception Rooms, DG • Gardens Front & Rear • EPC Rating Pending

£189,950

Escor Road L25

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached House • Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen • Conservatory, Off Road Parking • Garage EPC Rating D

£174,950

Hillfoot Road L25

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached House • Two Reception Rooms, GCH & DG • Front & Rear Gardens, Detached Garage • EPC Rating D

£159,950

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Mersey Cottages L19 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen • Large Rear Garden, Car Port • EPC Rating Pending

£140,000

Deepfield Road L15

• Three Bedroom Mid Terraced Property • Three Bedrooms and Family Bathroom • GCH and DG, Rear Yard with Decked Patio • EPC Rating D

£139,950

farrellheyworth.co.uk

Inwood Road L19

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Gardens Front & Rear, Off Road Parking • Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen Diner • GCH & DG, EPC Rating D

£129,950

Eton Court L18

• One Bedroomed Second Floor Apartment • Hall, Lounge with Balcony • Communal Gardens and Parking, Some Upgrading Required, EPC Rating Pending

£89,950

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The North West Estate Agent Allerton Branch 0151 281 8181

NEW

Leybourne Road L25

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached House • Through Lounge. Kitchen/Diner, Conservatory • DG & GCH Throughout, Garage, Gardens • EPC Rating Pending

NEW

Farrell Heyworth are delighted to offer for sale six luxury apartments, set within the Carlton House conversion, which is located in the highly sought after area of Mossley Hill.

•A selection of six, 2 & 3 bedroom •Luxury Fitted Kitchen

•Landscaped Communal Gardens

•Modern Bathrooms & En-Suites

•Allocated Parking

starting from

£295,000

Stanmore Road L15

• Three Bedroomed End Terrace • Two Receptions, Sun Room to Rear • Kitchen, Bathroom, Courtyard • GCH and DG, High Standard of Decor • EPC Rating D

£170,000

NEW

Acorn Court L8

• Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment • Lounge/Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen • Two Double Bedrooms, Parking • EPC Rating D

£99,950

Heywood Court L15

• One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment • GCH & DG, Lounge, Kitchen, Bathroom • Allocated Parking • EPC Rating Pending

£75,000

• A Beautiful Four Bedroom Cottage • Secure Gated Access, Three Receptions • Finished To An Exceptional Standard • EPC Rating D

£5000pcm

• Three Bedroom Detached Bungalow • Can Be Furnished Or Unfurnished • GCH & DG, Gardens, Garage • EPC Rating Pending

£850pcm

farrellheyworth.co.uk

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached House • Gardens Front & Rear, Off Road Parking • GCH & DG Throughout, Internal Inspection • EPC Rating E

£139,950

NEW

Gateside Close L27

Aspen Grove L8

• Two Bedroom Mid Terrace House • Two Reception Rooms, GCH & DG • Internal Inspection Recommended • EPC Rating D

• Two Bedroom Semi Detached Bungalow • 50% Shared Ownership, Lounge, Kitchen • Gardens, Driveway • EPC Rating D

£42,500

£70,000

Salisbury Park L16

Sheppard Avenue L16

NEW

LET AGREED

NEW

NEW

Clevely Cottage L18

NEW

•Generous Living Spaces •Some With Private Garden/Patios

apartments

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Three Receptions, GCH & DG, Gardens • Internal Inspection Recommended • EPC Rating Pending

£184,950

£185,000

Carleton House, Lyndhurst Road L18

Stairhaven Road L19

Bromley Avenue L17

• Three Bedroom Mid Terrace House • Lounge, Open plan Dining Kitchen • Utility Room & Downstairs WC • Fully Furnished, EPC Rating D

£795pcm

SIMILAR REQUIRED

Lowbridge Court L19

• Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment • Furnished, Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom • EPC Rating Pending

£495pcm

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21 Regional Offices Old Swan Branch 0151 220 5020

September Road L6

• Four Bedroom Semi Detached Property • Two Reception Rooms, Fitted Kitchen • Utility Room, Downstairs WC, Cellar • Four Bedrooms and Family Bathroom • Yard. EPC Rating - E. No Chain.

Whitland Road L6

• Three bedroom mid terrace property • Two reception rooms, fitted kitchen • Rear yard, bathroom, three bedrooms • Gas central heating, double glazing.

• Well presented. NO CHAIN EPC Rating D

• Four Bedroom Mid Terrace Property • Lounge, Rear Lounge/Dining Room • Fitted Kitchen, Three Bedrooms • Family Bathroom. Rear Garden, Garage.

• GSH & DG. EPC Rating – D

Snafell Avenue L13

• Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen Diner • GCH & Double Glazed • Internal Inspection Recommended • EPC Rating – E

Eastcliff Road L13

Ronald Street L13

£595pcm

£495pcm

• Three Bedroom terraced property • Gas Central Heated • Double Glazed • Modern fitted Kitchen and Bathroom

Armour Grove L13

• Two Bedroom Mid Terrace Property • Lounge, Dining Room, Ftd Kitchen • Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing • Motorway Access, Shopping Facilities

• Two Bedroom Mid Terrace • Recently Refurbished • Lounge, Kitchen, First Floor Bathroom • Great Old Swan Location

St Ives Grove L13

• Two Bedroom Mid Terrace • Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen • Ground Floor Family Bathroom • Double Glazed & Gas Central Heating

£450pcm

Farrell Heyworth Fees

• Four Bedroom End Of Terrace Property.

• Hall, Lounge, Dining Kitchen & Utility • Four Bedrooms and Bathroom • Rear Yard.

£94,950

£59,950

Guernsey Road L13

• Two Bedroom Character True Bungalow • Through Lounge/Dining Room • Shower Room, Fitted kitchen • Rear Yard/Garden Area • Off Road Parking, Gas Central Heating

£92,500

£165,000

Sulby Avenue L13

• Four bedroom end of terrace property • Through lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen • First floor bathroom with shower over bath.

• Gas central heating, double glazing • Rear yard. NO CHAIN

£89,950

£55,000

Alvanley Road L12

Goschen Street L13

Eaton Road North L12

• Three Bedroom End Of Terrace Property • Through Lounge/Dining Room, Kitchen • First Floor Bathroom, Gardens • Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing,

£109,999

£149,950

Fernleigh Road L13 • Two Bedrooms end Terrace • Gas Central Heating System • Double Glazing • Rear Yard

Glamis Road L13

• Three bedroom mid terrace property • Excellent location • Rear garden, DG and GCH • EPC Rating- D

£450pcm

£450pcm

Rathbone Road L13

• Ground Floor Unfurn One Bedroom Flat • Excellent location near to Old Swan • Double glazing, GCH • Fitted kitchen with integrated cooker

£425pcm

Killarney Road L3

• Two bedroom end terrace house • GCH and DG • Situated in popular area of Broadgreen • Large lounge and fitted kitchen

£375pcm

£345pcm

Application Fee:

Additional Applicants:

Guarantor:

Deposit (No pets):

Deposit (With pets):

£165.00 1st Application

£50.00 per applicant

£75.00 per guarantor

Rent + £100.00

Rent + £200.00

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New Mill Stile, Woolton

Moel Famau View, Aigburth

Harthill Avenue, Allerton

Limedale Road, Allerton

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Detached house Swimming pool 5 Bedrooms 3 Reception rooms En suite to master Lawned gardens Driveway 2 Garages

£1,150,000

Detached house 4 Bedrooms 3 Reception rooms Kitchen En suite Bathroom Lawned gardens Driveway Garage

£299,950

Semi detached house 4 Bedrooms 2 Large receptions Kitchen Bathroom Lawned garden Close to centre Gas central heating

£249,950

Requires modernisation 4 Bedrooms 3 Reception rooms Kitchen Bathroom Gardens Driveway Garage Viewing recommended

£225,000

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ALLERTON

734 0909

Waylands Drive, Hunts Cross

Church Road, Allerton

Ardrossan Road, Liverpool

Heyesmere Court, Aigburth

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LET AGREED SIMILAR PROPERTY REQUIRED • Three Bedrooms • Double Glazed • Gas Central Heating • Through Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Driveway & Rear Garden

• • • • •

Semi Detached Three Bedrooms Furnished Double Glazed Gas Central Heating Garden Front & Rear Driveway

£795pcm

Professional House Share Five Double Bedrooms En-suite Bathrooms Fitted Dining Kitchen Water Rates & Council Tax Included

£375pcm per room

£550pcm

Two Bedrooms Electric Heating En-suite Bathroom Parking Fitted Kitchen

£695pcm

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CHOOSE YOUR AGENT BASED ON RESULTS…

Stan Lowe View • Four bedroom detached • Rivers views • Gardens front and rear • En-suite to Master

Manolis Yard • Three bedroom penthouse • Sprial staircase • All furnihsing included • Scure parking

475,000

L19

£350,000

L1

Jugglers Yard • Two bedroom apartment • Two bathrooms • Fully furnished • High spec

£135,000

Canning Street • Georgian duplex apartment • Viewing essential • Garage workshop to rear • En-sutie to master

£249,950

L3

L8

Armstrong Quay • Two bedrooms • Ground floor • Designated parking • River views

£114,950

Waterloo Warehouse • Furnishings included • Two bedroom duplex • Creative design • Fully fitted bedrooms

£259,000

L3

L3

Thingwall Lane • Period conversion • Two bedroom apartment • Secure access • Communal garden

£109,950

Mill Road • Modern detached proeprty • Four bedrooms • Gardens front and rear • Off road parking

£182,990

L14

L6

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Rodney Street • Contemporary apartment • Four double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Great location for city centre

City Gate, Oldham Street • Newly built development • One double bedroom • Balcony • Modern kitchen with appliances

£1900pcm

L1

£695pcm

L1

Tower Building • Converted iconic building • Two double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Underground parking

The Sidings, Crown Station Place • Gated development • Furnished • Two bedrooms • Modern kitchen with appliances • Great for the university

£995pcm

L3

£600pcm

L7

Holdsworth Drive • Family townhouse • Three double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Garage • LET ON VIEWING FIRST – similar required

L7

Druidsville Road • Semi-detached house • Four double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Quiet residential area • LET ON FIRST VIEWING – similar required

L18

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Glenconner Road, Childwall £156,500

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Extended Semi Detached, Fitted Kitchen, Modern Bathroom with Four piece Suite, DG and GCH Installed, Garden Not Overlooked, Excellent Location

Semi Detached Property, Sought After Location, Good Road Links, Three Bedrooms, Not Over Looked To The Rear, Gas Central Heating, Double Glazing, Front And Rear Gardens, No Chain

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Inglewood, Croxteth Park

Rathbone Road, Wavertree

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Extended Semi Detached Property, Two Reception Rooms, Extended Kitchen, Four Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, DG, Gas Central Heating, Garage, Large Rear Garden, Front Garden, Driveway

£150,000

£145,000

Detached Residence, No Chain Involved, Quick Completion Available, DG and GCH Installed, Garden, Modern Style Kitchen, Conservatory

£130,000

Town House, Front And Rear Gardens, Two Bedrooms, Lounge, Modern Kitchen, Bathroom, Second Bedroom Having Fitted Robes, Good Transport Links, Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating

Lisleholme Road, West Derby £124,995

Sought after location of West Derby, Good position for Local Primary Schools, Well Presented, Three Bedrooms, Sunshine Lounge, Garden and Driveway

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Semi Detached Property, Three Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Front And Rear Gardens, Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating System, Sought After Location, Good Motor Way Links

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Rupert Road, Huyton

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Walney Road, West Derby

Cul-de-sac location, Popular development, Modern Build, Conservatory Extension, Generous Gardens and Parking Two bedrooms, Family bathroom, Upvc DG, GCHS, No Chain

Suitable First Time Buy, Extended, West Derby Location, No Chain Involved, Three Bedrooms, Upgrading Required

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£110,000

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Carrville Way, Croxteth Park £115,000

£49,950

75% Shared Ownership, Two Bedrooms, One Reception Room, No Chain Involved, Kitchen / Diner, UPVC Double Glazing, EPC Rating – D

Barnsbury Road, Walton, L4 9TS We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £67,000 on the above property. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before exchange of contracts takes place to Northwood 15-17 West Derby Village, L12 5HJ 0151 256 1035. The Energy Performance Certificate Rating is D

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£142,000

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Three bedroom property, through lounge, conservatory, kitchen, bathroom, loft space, paved front with driveway.

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Bingley Road, L4

Wapshare Road, L11

Holbeck Street, L4

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£99,950

£97,950

£90,000

£85,000

£85,000

Semi detached property, ideal location close to all amenities and easily accessible to Liverpool City Centre and all attractions.

Three bedroom property, two reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom, yard.

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Three bedroom property, lounge, kitchen, utility, bathroom, yard.

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Brooklea Meadows

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Working using a mixture of telephone and face to face contact, your role will consist of negotiating optimal advertising packages across our portfolio of established property publications, online / digital marketing and associated events. You will be given a number of existing accounts to manage and develop to full potential whilst also proactively establishing new business sales relationships and sourcing leads at every opportunity.

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W H AT ’ S O N T H E M A R K E T ?

THREE-BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENT, IBBOTSONS LANE, L17 Close to Set within the heart of Sefton Park with excellent commuter links to Liverpool's vibrant city centre and less than ten minutes from all local amenities. This apartment is also available part, fully or executive furnished.

Best bits This exclusive apartment offers spacious open plan living, bespoke kitchen and en-suites to two bedrooms. Private balcony overlooking extensive, landscaped grounds.

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We say “A luxury apartment in a popular residential area, this property is close to the city’s best green spaces and has excellent transport links for commuters.”

Excellent transport links for commuters

Arrange a viewing on 0151 738 2007

TWO-BEDROOM PENTHOUSE LEVEL APARTMENT, PALL MALL, L3

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Close to Business district, Universities and Liverpool ONE shopping centre.

Best bits The outdoor terrace with amazing views of the River Mersey and the city. Secure allocated parking and furnished to a high standard.

Ideally located for a professional couple

TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT, WATERLOO WAREHOUSE, L3 Close to Liverpool city centre Best bits Situated within a Grade II-listed building to the north of the city centre. There is gated access and secure allocated parking, as well as intercom entry. The property comprises; entrance hall, lounge/dining area, kitchen with appliances, master bedroom with en-suite, second bedroom and bathroom.

We say “A short walk to Liverpool’s business quarter makes this property ideallylocated for professionals who want to enjoy the benefits of city centre living.”

Arrange a viewing on 0151 236 4400

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We say “Luxury city centre living in a modern development. Ideally located for a professional couple or sharers and within reach of all of the city’s amenities.”

Arrange a viewing on 0151 227 2027

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PROPERTIES FOR RENT

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FIVE-BEDROOM DETACHED, BRICKWALL GREEN, L29 Close to A semi-rural location close to St Ambrose Barlow Catholic College and The Grange Primary School.

Best bits Double conservatory, porcelain tiled floor, two en-suite bathrooms, four double bedrooms, large garden that is not overlooked, driveway and garage.

We say “An ideal home for families in a popular suburb, this property is close to excellent schools and local amenities.”

Located in a popular suburb close to local amenities

Arrange a viewing on 0151 909 3003 (option 2 for lettings) finding houses, delivering homes

FOUR-BEDROOM LUXURY BASEMENT APARTMENT, RODNEY STREET, L1

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Close to Located in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter and close to city centre shops, bars and restaurants.

Best bits The fully refurbished property on Rodney Street comprises four double bedrooms, along with open plan living space, a modern fitted kitchen, wet room and a family bathroom. It is elegantly furnished throughout and enjoys original features, including barrel vaulted ceilings and exposed brickwork.

Fully refurbished while boasting original features

We say “This is a stunning apartment in a highly desirable and convenient part of the city centre. As well as an exceptional internal specification, it also benefits from resident parking, communal courtyard and its own private entrance.”

Arrange a viewing on 0151 207 5923

THREE-BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED, WAYLANDS DRIVE, WOOLTON, L25 Close to Located off Hill Foot Road and close to Woolton Golf Club.

Best bits This property is a furnished semi-detached home located in Woolton.

The property benefits from a driveway for parking and a garden to both the front and rear of the property.

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We say “A spacious family home with off-road parking and front and rear gardens.

Ideal for a small family, it is ideally located to take advantage of the area’s amenities and transport links to the city centre and beyond.”

Arrange a viewing on 0151 734 0909

Furnished home with both front and rear gardens

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HOT TOPIC

THE PROPERTY MARKET USUALLY EXPERIENCES A DROP IN ACTIVITY LEVELS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS MEANING ACHIEVING YOUR ASKING PRICE CAN BE TRICKY HERE THE CITY’S AGENTS OFFER THEIR ADVICE ON BOOSTING YOUR CHANCES OF A GOOD SALE IN THE SUMMER FROM GETTING VIEWERS TO YOUR PROPERTY TO TIPS ON MAKING YOUR HOME MORE ATTRACTIVE IN THE COMPETITIVE SUMMER MARKET House prices rose just 0.1% in July, the slowest growth in 15 months, as the stricter mortgage application legislation introduced in April took its toll. This coincided with a traditionally slow period for house sales during the summer months, not helped by temperatures on Merseyside reaching nearly 30 degrees Celsius during a recent heat wave.

It may seem like bad news for anybody looking to sell their home during the quieter summer months, but the region’s estate agents are not so sure. They insist there are things a seller can do to bring viewers in and successfully sell a home even when the mercury rises and people jet away on holiday.

FIND THE BUYERS The first step to selling a property in the summer is to find interested buyers.

Traditionally this means hiring an estate agent to market the property in the shop window, online and in local media.

However, with fewer buyers actively looking during summer, is it harder for estate agents to get potential buyers through the door of a property?

Emily Mills at PLA Properties, does not think so. She says: “In the summer there is extra footfall on the high street and this means an agent should be displaying your property prominently. Good photographs of a tidy, uncluttered and well-looked-after home will also help your property stand out from the crowd, and any good estate agent will do this for you.”

Rachel Dickman, managing director at Block Properties, agrees. She says: “In the quieter summer months it’s really important to be proactive in your approach

to advertising. The biggest challenge you face is converting people looking at your property being marketed to actually booking a viewing to see it. You should be certain you are with an agent who offers extensive marketing in local press and property portals such as Rightmove, and has a prominent high street branch location.”

It is also worth remembering that people change their schedule during the summer so if someone wants to view your home at unsociable hours it’s worth being flexible.

PREPARE YOUR HOME The summer months can even be a benefit to sellers because it gives them the opportunity to showcase the potential of a property. Katie Myers, branch manager at Keppie Massie, says the summer months are ‘notoriously difficult’ but sellers can help themselves.

She adds: “Let in lots of sunshine – many house buyers look for properties that are light and airy. People are more likely to think about outside space during the warmer months so keep your garden tidy with the grass kept short and your pots planted with lots of colour so potential buyers can imagine themselves enjoying a glass of wine on a warm evening.”

If buyers are uncomfortable and stuffy while temperatures soar outside they’re unlikely to put in an offer on a house, so ensuring windows are open and fans are on can help lower the temperature and keep buyers comfortable enough to appreciate the home.

At any time of the year first impressions and attention to detail are essential to secure a sale. In summer curb appeal – or how the property looks when the buyer

first arrives – is more important than ever.

Marcus Williams, sales consultant at City Residential, says: “Before the viewers arrive you need to make sure you tidy up and de-clutter, give the property a good clean through and open all of the curtains/blinds.”

“A scented candle and fresh flowers will also make the property seem more homely.

If you have a garden make sure the lawn in mowed and the borders have been weeded.

If your home is light and bright, smells good and looks clean it’s going to give great first impressions.”

BE PATIENT Buyers who want a quick sale may be tempted to lower the price of the property to encourage summer viewings, but estate agents suggest this will simply leave you out of pocket when the market picks up again at the end of the summer.

Keppie Massie’s Katie Myers, says: “If you need a quick sale at any time of the year you may have to consider lowering your price. However, unless you’re absolutely desperate to sell I wouldn’t suggest lowering your price to beat the summer lull. Come September buyers will start to return to the market and you’ve more chance of achieving close to your asking price.”

A good estate agent is essential, and if they are doing their job properly, lowering prices should not be an option. She says: “As long as you have a good agent marketing your house at a fair price buyers will be attracted.”

S E L L YO U R H O M E I N S U M M E R

FIND AN AGENT Ensure your property is being marketed in the right places

PREPARE YOUR HOME Mow the lawn, tidy the garden and spruce up the décor in your home

MAKE VIEWERS COMFORTABLE Open windows and keep your home cool for viewings

BE PATIENT Try not to lower the price unless you have to – buyers will be back in September

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L I V E R P O O L’ S L AT E S T N E W S

FORMER PRISON REFURBISHMENT City Residential has launched a selection of student studio apartments following the refurbishment of former prison The Bridewell.

The Bridewell is the newest student accommodation by developer "Jamworks".

It was decommissioned as a prison by the government back in 1997 and sat derelict for 16 years until Jamworks chose the spot to create luxury Liverpool student accommodation.

A spokeperson for City Residential says: “The student accommodation offers tenants the chance to live in a property which is steeped in history, newly refurbished and is located right in the heart of the Liverpool student community”.

The Bridewell comes complete with LCD TVs, broadband, cycle storage, laundry facilities, suitcase storage, en-suite showers and workstations. Tenants can also enjoy the use of the on-site gymnasium.

There are 86 rooms with rates from £115 per week.

Jamwork’s newest student accommodation, The Bridewell

For more information contact City Residential on 0151 231 6100.

Creative regeneration for Kensington Ten new homes in Kensington are being created by Riverside-backed project Own Place from 20 empty houses bought from Liverpool City Council.

The Own Place project is creating 10 new homes from 20 empty houses

Riverside director of asset management, Ian Gregg says: “The 20 empty terraced houses had a very small two up/ two down layout. Through creative design, we’ll see ten new homes created after builders knock through to create spaces more befitting modern family life.”

A show home demonstrating how the completed properties will look is now ready for viewings and all properties, due for completion this December, are available for sale at a 25% discount to incentivise buyers to remain as owner occupiers for a minimum of five years.

Own Place - which won a UK Housing Award for Making Best Use of Stock – allows people, who couldn’t otherwise

afford to buy their own home, to become owner occupiers. Long-term disused properties, including the Arnside Road homes, have been revitalised through Own Place working with Liverpool Council and £1.2m funding from Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).

The properties in Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral are improved to a mortgageable standard before being sold.

Liverpool city council cabinet member for housing, Cllr Ann O’Byrne, says: “It’s fantastic that this area is being regenerated. We have worked closely with the local community to find ways of bringing properties back into use and attracting people into the area and this is a great way of providing affordable good quality housing.”

The Arnside Road show home is open for viewings on Tuesday 5 August and Tuesday 12 August from 10am-2pm.

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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

CONTINUED GROWTH FOR THE AUCTION PEOPLE N

ational auction network provider The Auction People has reported a continued growth of its partner agent service in its second year since launching.

The Auction People is the sister company of Northern auction giants Pugh & Co and in 2013 it launched a partner agent auction service managing the sale of residential properties at auction on behalf of joint estate agent partners across the UK. Kate Lay, head of The Auction People says: “Over our twenty plus years in the Northern auction industry we have grown an extensive

The auction network provider is seeing strong results

client list, and with the developments in the market it was imperative for us to meet the requirements of our clients and introduce a partner auction service to the industry.”

“As auction sales continue to dominate the headlines, the strong results achieved under the hammer have proven that the benefits of security, speed, variety and value place the auction route as a very effective sales solution and we are seeing rising demand for our auction service.”

For more information on becoming a partner agent contact Kate Lay on 08442 722 444.

Reeds Rains launches Open House Weekend

Woodrock Road - one of several properties open to buyers during the Open House Weekend

Reeds Rains Woolton is inviting buyers and vendors to take part in an Open House Weekend event on 16 and 17 August.

Several properties will be open to buyers over the course of the weekend and the agent says ‘a large number’ of vendors have already entered their properties into the event. Reeds Rains Woolton is urging buyers and interested vendors who want to take part to get in touch.

Holly Regan, branch manager of the Woolton office, says: “The market is showing positive signs of improvement compared to this time last year and we have decided to launch our Open House campaign on 16 and

17 August to meet the demand of new buyers looking for their next home in Woolton and the surrounding areas.”

The properties that are available during the event will appear in a catalogue, which can be ordered by contacting the branch.

Angela Platt, sales negotiator, says: “I have already started promoting the properties to our existing database of buyers and they think it is a fantastic idea. We have seen an increase in viewings being booked on the properties that have entered.”

For more information email woolton@reedsrains.co.uk.

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NEWS

PROPERTY NEWS 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

BELLWAY UNVEILS RUFFORD SHOWHOME AT CHURCH FIELDS Bellway Homes has unveiled a new showhome at its Church Fields development in Litherland.

The Rufford showhome

The property is a three bedroom semidetached Rufford which the developer says will appeal to young families and has been designed and styled with modern family living in mind.

The ground floor features a kitchen diner with French doors that open out onto the garden, a cloakroom with WC and a family lounge featuring a walk-in box bay window.

Upstairs, the Rufford has three bedrooms with the master bedroom boasting an en suite with shower. There is also a family bathroom.

Jenny Bell, sales director at Bellway Homes, says: “Homebuyers like to see showhomes as it showcases the full potential of a property and enables them to visualise themselves living there and enjoying the space with their families.

We’re delighted to present the Rufford as a showhome and hope that it helps customers when making their purchase decision.”

Church Fields features 88 three and four bedroom homes. Prices start from £137,995 or £110,396 with Help to Buy. For more information visit www.bellway.co.uk.

New auction recruit for Sutton Kersh T

Sutton Kersh has strengthened its auction team with the arrival of new recruit, Victoria Kenyon.

Victoria will join as the firm’s auction co-ordinator, having already gained experience in the industry.

Victoria is a hill climbing enthusiast and her hobby has take her to the base camp of Mount Everest.

She says she is “really looking forward to the new challenge,” and will help the team to run seven auctions each year specialising in the quick disposal of residential, commercial, land and redevelopment opportunities across the North West.

Cathy Holt, auction manageress at Sutton Kersh, says: “Victoria is a tremendous asset to the team.

She has excellent knowledge of the local marketplace and her personality and professionalism will make her very popular with our extensive client base.”

The next Sutton Kersh auction takes place at the Liverpool City Centre Marriott Hotel on Thursday, 11 September, starting at 12 noon.

Victoria Kenyon

For more information on the lots on offer visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk/auctions-property.

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NEWS

NEW ADVICE ON HOW TO BE A GOOD TENANT A

new charter and information pack has been launched to advise tenants on how to cope with anti-social behaviour and what responsibilities landlords have when they rent out a property.

The packs were launched at a Town Hall event and are designed to improve the quality of the rental sector in Liverpool by providing information ranging from how to report repairs and fire safety issues to advice on anti-social behaviour.

Other information in the pack includes a flyer from Healthwatch offering help to register with a GP and a dentist. Meanwhile, a charter will outline the responsibilities of landlords who own rented properties.

Councillor Ann O’Byrne, cabinet member for housing, says: “This is an important step forward as we attempt to get a high quality rented sector in the city.

“The information pack has been welcomed by the private landlords’ advisory panel and I believe most tenants will also recognise that we want them to know not only what their rights are but what they should do to be good neighbours.”

The charter and information pack is being distributed throughout the city by organisations such as Liverpool Student Homes, Shelter, the Whitechapel Centre and the Healthy Homes team.

Councillor Ann O’Byrne with Sheila Kirk, Liverpool City Council’s landlord accreditation officer, and landlords

For more information call CLASS on 0151 233 8266.

MORTGAGE EXPERT OFFERS £50 VOUCHER PRIZE An independent mortgage advice team based within Liverpool estate agent Farrell Heyworth is offering £50 in high street vouchers to the winner of a monthly draw.

Emma Dawson collects her vouchers

Mortgage Advice Bureau is encouraging customers to fill out an online survey to rate the advice and service offered by the firm and be entered into the draw for vouchers. The team, which offers independent mortgage advice to customers who want to take out a mortgage, says the offer is part of its customer care programme.

After handing over the prize to

the most recent winner, Emma Dawson, John French, sales director, says: “We strive to give all our customers excellent service with genuinely independent mortgage advice. We have a team of experienced advisers dedicated to offering high levels of customer service. However, we are always keen to learn what our customers think and to improve our service wherever possible.”

For more information about the Mortgage Advice Bureau visit www.mortgageadvicebureau.com/ farrellheyworth.

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QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS

LIAM HYNES

WITH LIAM

lettings manager, Block Management & Property Specialists Where do you live?

Huyton

What are your hobbies?

Football and going to the gym

Age:

What’s your pet hate?

30

I have a serious issue with rudeness.

It costs nothing to be nice

Main duties: Managing and overseeing the lettings department, listing and generating new business.

Are you a red or a blue?

Most definitely a red

Night out or night in?

Night out

Education: A Levels at St Helens College.

Favourite band/singer: A new band called The Milk

First job: I was an administration apprentice at St Helens Council as part of my NVQ Level 2.

Shortest job: It’s also the administration apprentice role. I was promoted to marketing assistant after around three months.

Joined Block Properties in: January 2014.

What is the secret of your success?

Personal relationships - taking the time to find out exactly what my client is looking for and doing everything in my power to make sure we can achieve it.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

Never stop educating yourself and never be scared to learn new things.

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

Work hard, be dedicated and the rewards are there.

Favourite book: Property Magic by Simon Zutshi

“Never stop educating yourself”

Who has been your business mentor?

I couldn’t really pick one. My various managers throughout my career have each taught me valuable things to make me the professional I am today.

What makes Block Properties different?

Everyone at Block shares the same values and we have a group mission. We seek and promote a more informal

Favourite film: The Count of Monte Christo

approach to the idea of the estate and letting agency.

Every member of our team is vibrant and enthusiastic and tries to make our customers friends first, clients second.

Can you tell us a bit about Block Properties’ plans for the coming months?

Due to our rapid success over the last 12 months we hope to continue to grow and expand our reach into other areas of the city.

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EVENT

Guests were treated to live music

THE BERLIN LAUNCH NIGHT

Jack McVann & Sam McVann

Liam Annesley, Carla Wallace, Kelly Murphy & Stephen Murphy

L

iverpool’s newest night time haunt opened its doors for the first time, as The Berlin welcomed patrons to the speakeasystyle hangout.

Owner Mark O’Leary has been involved in popular bars including Lago, Bumper and Heebie Jeebies in the past and opened Cinema Paridiso at St Peter’s Square in 2012. Guests were welcomed to his latest venture on 1 August, when the Wood Street venue opened its doors for the first time.

Visitors to the venue were treated to live music and prosecco-themed cocktails, and the speakeasy-style bar proved an instant success. The bar plans to host ‘Easy Sundays’ featuring relaxed, soulful music, as well as live acts throughout the week.

Stephen Storey, Debbie Storey & Mark O’Leary

Kieran Murphy & David Ojapah

Joseph McGuffog, Jessica Chase & Jamie Hannan

The selection of cocktails proved popular

Julie Milward, Lara Bloomberg & Jennifer Owen

Danny Dodds, Jamie O’Neil, Gaz Walsh & John Paul Cooper

Simone Liberis & Dave Clarke

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QU EST I ON S AN SW ER ED , PR OB L EM S SO LVED

Agent

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JOSIE NEWPORT

MICHELLE EDWARDS

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It’s my first time renting out my property and I am not sure what checks I can do on prospective tenants. What can I do to ensure the correct person is moving in?

I’m looking to buy a house and have a set budget. However, different houses have different types of asking price such as ‘in excess of ’ or ‘in the region of ’ or price bandings. Others have a set price. What do the different terms mean and can I negotiate the price regardless of the description on the advert?

My home is currently on the market. How quickly will I be contacted if an offer is made and if I accept, will the property continue to be marketed in case the sale falls through?

D Schneider, L12

In general all vendors are contacted by telephone immediately with news of an offer, and all offers are followed up in writing within 24 hours. If the vendor is looking to accept an offer, before we finalise this we would check that the buyer is in a proceedable position.

This involves checking their ability to gain the necessary funds and that any related sale also has proceedable buyers. The general policy is to continue to market the property as ‘under offer’ or ‘sold subject to contract’ once an offer has been accepted.

During the period between accepted offer and exchange of contracts we would normally keep a list of contact details of any other interested parties in case of any delay or problems further down the line.

Of course different requests may be made by the person making the offer but your estate agent will be able to liaise between the buyer and seller to ensure both parties are happy with whatever option is preferred, and ensure that the offer progresses to a successful exchange of contracts.

manager, Jordan’s Liverpool

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Thorough checks are crucial in establishing whether a prospective tenant can meet the requirements of the tenancy agreement.

The key checks include whether the tenant can afford the rent (by confirming their income with their bank and employer), that they are who they say they are and are legally permitted to live in the UK (by checking ID and immigration status), and that they are reliable (by checking their credit history and obtaining references from previous landlords).

Each check must be carried out in the right way using reliable sources of information and so is best handled by an experienced letting agent who has access to credit reference agencies and procedures in place to ensure stringency. You should choose an ARLA-registered agent whose professional advice can be trusted in deciding whether a prospective tenant is suitable and who can provide you with a rent guarantee option. That way if anything goes wrong you have recourse through ARLA and The Property Ombudsman.

office manager, Sutton Kersh

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‘Offers in excess of ’ means that the vendor is looking for a price not less than the quoted figure, whereas ‘offers in the region of ’ means that a vendor is inviting offers and is willing to consider offers around the quoted figure. Price banding gives a range between which an offer may be considered. A set asking price is the amount a vendor would like to achieve, usually determined by market evidence.

I would always encourage buyers to put forward the best offer that they are prepared to make. Whilst they may want to test the water with an initial low offer there is always the danger that another party will offer the asking price and it is really disappointing to see buyers miss out on their dream home for the sake of a few hundred pounds. I would say be bold and don't delay, make your offer as early as possible and be prepared to be flexible.

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The stunning waterfront development

Paul and Brenda Jones

Potential buyer, Howie

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n event allowing potential buyers to view apartments in one of Liverpool’s most iconic buildings has been hailed a success after several apartments were sold on the day.

Entwistle Green, part of Countrywide, released 11 apartments at the waterfront Mann Island development and invited buyers to view the properties, which start from £135,000. The agent says ‘a few’ were sold on the day and interest has been high in further viewings as a result of the event.

Tim Kay, business development manager at Countrywide, says: “The event was a great success and allowed people to take a look at the brand new properties. We had a good attendance and sold a few properties, with lots of interest in viewings as well.”

The apartments feature a 24-hour concierge and parking and Tim described them as ‘modern, stylish apartments for city centre living’.

Mann Island

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Bob and Sue Brown

Tim Kay (Countrywide) and Howie

Leah McCarthy, Eve Addison and Natalie Dye

Tim Kay (Countrywide) and Tom Kerwin (Your Move)

Overlooking Liverpool’s Three Graces

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MINUTES WITH

JOHN DARCY

regional marketing co-ordinator, Keepmoat Homes North West

What does your job entail?

There are a variety of aspects in my role from editing and developing the website, arranging photo shoots, liaising with external agencies, PR, and creating sales literature.

MY FIRST AARON GREENSMITH Promotions Manager, The Bierkeller Complex, Liverpool CAR

HOLIDAY

Good memories - my first car was a 1996 silver Corsa, it only cost me £500 and lasted me a good while. Eventually it broke down beyond repair, two weeks before I moved abroad! It’s a sad time when you say goodbye to your first car.

I went on the usual family holidays when I was young but my first real holiday was when I went to New York with my mate. The trip was with his university.

JOB Not including my paper round when I was 14, my first full time job was a commis chef in the kitchens of Alton Towers Hotel.

RECORD The first cassette I can remember buying with pocket money was ‘What’s love got to do with it?’ by Warren G.

What’s your favourite thing about your job?

As a Liverpool fan I’m proud to be working for Keepmoat as we’re currently building more than 300 high-quality new homes at The Parks development as part of the regeneration of Anfield. I’m also happy to be learning new skills and gaining experience, which will benefit me in my future career.

What’s your least favourite thing?

Nothing really, I enjoy the fast paced environment and the heavy workload as it challenges me on a daily basis to continue to improve.

If you weren’t working in property, what would you be doing?

I love working for Keepmoat but as a keen football fan I also have a strong interest and passion for sports marketing and this is something which I have always wanted to get involved in.

What are you going to do straight after this interview?

I’m going to the gym and afterwards to the pub to balance it out.

HOUSE When I moved to Liverpool after living in Ibiza I finally got my own apartment in the city centre.

PET: I had a cat called Oliver, I can remember naming him after a film called Oliver & Company. He was a great cat, he used to drive my mum mental by digging up the plant pots.

DAY IN THE LIFE OF KATHERINE LLOYD Modern Masters project assistant, National Museums Liverpool 9.00AM

Arrive at the Walker Art Gallery prior to opening to carry out a condition check of Grayson Perry's 'The Vanity of small differences' tapestries.

10.00AM

Catch up and a morning coffee with the John Moores project leader to discuss any issues.

12.30PM

Arrive on gallery to collect visitor choice votes (counting these is an afternoon task), ensure lighting is correct and that the gallery is well stocked with the relevant leaflets and guides.

1.00PM

Meet, greet and introduce one of our John Moores exhibiting artists prior to their 'Talk Tuesday' session.

2.30PM

If it's a sunny day I'll have a late lunch sat in St George's gardens with the rest of the exhibitions team, if not, it's lunch at my desk with a much needed coffee.

3.30PM

Return to the office to carry out some administrative tasks: resizing artist's images, answering emails, updating databases and processing invoices.

5.00PM

Meet with the merchandise team to collect various samples of postcards and prints, these will then have to be colour matched alongside the original painting and agreed with the artist before going on sale in the shop.

6.00PM

I'll spend the last half an hour of the day organising and counting the visitor choice votes.

6.30PM

Finish at the office, meet with friends and head straight to a Biennial talk.

FORTNIGHT IN NUMBERS The ups and downs

£3,200

The amount UK homeowners spend on average rectifying DIY botch jobs, according to a survey by Lloyds Bank.

The lender says almost half of homeowners (44%) have completed significant home improvements in the past or plan to in future.

10.2%

The percentage rise in house prices in July from a year earlier, according to Halifax.

The figure is the biggest annual change since September 2007, says the lender.

46%

The percentage of homeowners who say they would struggle if interest rates on their mortgage went up by 3%, according to Ocean Finance. More than one in 10 say they would work more hours to afford the increased payments.

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I N T E R V I E W

J O H N

W I T H

D I G W E E D

DJ and producer, John Digweed’s success spans over 25 years. He released the first DJ mix compilation, and became the first British DJ to hold a residency at what was then the world’s most renowned club in New York, 'Twilo', as well as being voted number one in a voter's poll by DJ Magazine in 2001. John has gained the status of the 'people’s choice', while maintaining demand for his longrunning presence in dance culture. But his passion exceeds just DJing, as he has also established his own record label, promotions company and studio production partnership (with Nick Muir); 'Bedrock'.

We caught up with John to chat about his impressive career, and his views on the industry today.

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TALENT

INTERVIEW BY OLIVIA MAVERS

What music were you into before your involvement in dance/house music?

I have always wanted to be a DJ to be honest.

At my parents’ family business one of the guys that worked for them was flatmates with the town’s biggest DJ and he used to pass on the mix cassettes to me when I was around 11 years old. From that moment on, all I wanted to be was a DJ. I grew up liking bands like New Order, Joy Division, Talk Talk and Heaven 17 plus early hip hop and electro, but once I heard the early Chicago house sounds I knew things would never be the same for me as this music sounded so different and exciting.

How did you get into DJing?

In the late ‘80s I was offered a job as an assistant bar manger in a pub in London that still allowed me to do my DJ’ing at weekends but also opened my eyes to London midweek clubbing at nights at Heaven, The Wag, Limelight and many more.

This made me realise that I needed to start pushing myself to get some gigs outside of the South Coast. In 1991 I became a resident for a night called Rage at Heaven (one of the longest running nights there) and everything just started to take off from there.

You’ve been on the scene since the late ‘80s. Have you come across any upcoming producers and DJs who we should be looking out for in 2015?

Guy J is a producer who has been a mainstay of my label and his career is going from strength to strength. He’s currently working on a follow-up to his last album and I think 2015 is going to be a very big year for him.

Your career began to take off following the launch of your successful Bedrock nights – is that still a viable way into the industry for aspiring DJs? I think if you start and create a successful night that people talk about and travel to you’re halfway there. You can be the best DJ in the world in your bedroom but playing in front of a crowd is a different experience, so I always recommend to anyone serious about wanting to be a DJ to take every opportunity to play in front of a crowd no matter how big or small, and always ask advice from people who have been doing it a long time.

DJs like David Guetta, for example, have worked with artists like Kelly Rowland and Usher. Have you ever considered collaborating with artists from other genres?

Myself and my studio partner have been working on a project with an international best selling author, which will be coming out in a few months time. It’s actually been a very exciting project for us.

What have been some of your favourite summer tunes of this year so far?

Ramon Tapia & Stavroz - ‘Havana’ has been a massive track for me since the winter music conference in Miami. It has such a great summer vibe to it and has been working across the world on every dance floor. Also Bedrock is releasing an album by Pig&Dan called 'Destination Unknown', which is an amazing downtempo and chilled out double album that will be the soundtrack of peoples' summers when they hear it.

You’re returning to Liverpool to play the Freeze party. How do you find playing here?

I have had a long association with Liverpool, from the early Cream nights in the ‘90s right up to the Freeze warehouse parties. The crowd are always up for a great night and really know their music. The promoters are passionate about the music and the DJs they book so it`s always a great party to play for me. The venue for the next party looks amazing and it’s looking already like it’s going to be a very special party. I am very much looking forward to coming back to Liverpool and playing again.

Is there a Bedrock reunion on the cards?

On 4 October Bedrock is returning for our 16-year anniversary party at Electric in Brixton, London which I am very excited about as I have not played that venue yet in London. I actually just went to run through the set up yesterday in London and I think with this new venue it will be one of our best parties in years.

What’s next for you?

I have tours coming up in the USA, Australia and Asia plus Eastern Europe; The Bedrock 16 party in London plus the Launch of my new album project alongside Nick Muir. Also, I am sure there will be another 'Live in...' album from me before the end of the year.

John Digweed headlines Freeze at The Bombed Out Church on Saturday 23 August.

For more information visit www.clubfreeze.co.uk

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SUPER STAR

NURTURING TALENT

15-16 August, Camp and Furnace

18-22 August, Everyman

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igned by Alan McGee as Creation Records’ answer to Blur, Super Furry Animals emerged as an interesting prospect. Fronted by Gruff Rhys, their fuzzy baroque pop placed them at odds with other Britpop contemporaries.

Rhys is now set to lead the line-up at Summercamp in support of his fourth solo album 'American Interior', a concept album about Welsh explorer and Rhys family descendant, John Evans.

Summercamp, part of Liverpool International Music Festival, continues for a second evening with Doves frontman, Jimi Goodwin among the performers.

For tickets visit www.seetickets.com.

LIFE OF A LEGEND

Famous for launching the careers of actors including Bill Nighy and Julie Walters, the Everyman has a history of working with performers at the beginning of their careers.

Its Young Everyman Playhouse initiative enables young people to access theatre, and this month its Drama Week provides a programme of drama activities for children aged 11 to 13.

There will be games and fun, culminating in a short performance by the participants at the end of the week.

For further information visit www.everymanplayhouse.com.

24 August, Royal Court Mark McGann began his career in the early 80s playing former Beatle John Lennon in ‘Lennon’ at the Everyman.

The Kensington born actor returns to Liverpool for ‘In My Life’, in which he gets set to don the famous round specs and re-acquaint the audience with this moving tale of life, love and death.

Backed by Swedish tribute group Pepperland, McGann will chronicle Lennon’s journey from Woolton to New York and into the British conscious forever. 7.30pm

FOR THE RECORD 15 August - 14 September, FACT

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ew York based artist Rutherford Chang visits Liverpool to display and expand the world’s largest collection of over 1,000 first-pressings of The Beatles’ White Album.

The famously stark design of the fab four’s seminal ninth album has provided a blank canvas for the coffee stains, doodles and rips that have accumulated on the records since

its release in 1968, making each copy now unique.

Though displayed in the format of a record store, Chang’s temporary ‘We Buy White Albums’ outlet will buy but not sell copies of the album, and visitors are invited to browse and listen to copies of their choice.

Open from 12-5pm on Tuesday-Sunday, admission is free.

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Skin Saver

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Lush, Whitechapel We love Lush’s new sun care range. As with all its skincare, the new range uses the most natural ingredients, but this time there’s the added benefit of both SPFs and UVAPFs – which means protecting yourself from the sun has never been easier. We love the Million Dollar Moisturiser (£32.50), high in SPF, the moisturiser has a subtle pigment which leaves you with a healthy, natural glow. This product will definitely make you look (and feel) a million dollars!

MAD FOR MOD

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Pretty Green, Liverpool ONE

DESIGNER ON THE HIGH STREET (ABOVE) John Lewis, Liverpool ONE

It’s no surprise that Pretty Green, a clothing label founded by Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, is heavily influenced by the British mod style. Our pick is its bestselling Deansgate Parka which has been reworked in a bold camo design (£145). The parka, combining influences from mod and military, is the perfect statement piece for your wardrobe. Who knows, you might even see Liam rocking the same coat as you, which you have to admit, is kind of cool.

When Alice Temperley’s collection for John Lewis debuted, it was the fastest selling brand in the department store’s history. So it’s no surprise that two years on, the Somerset collection is still producing lust worthy designer items at attainable prices. The tie neck blouse in blush pink (£69.00) is perfect for creating a polished look and paired with the puppytooth cotton pants (£89.00) you have a gorgeous outfit for either work or play.

MODERN EGYPTIAN (RIGHT) Bluecoat display centre, College lane The Bluecoat display centre is filled with artistic treasures from craft makers and artist’s near and far. One of those talented artists is Lucy Foakes, who was selected as the show prize winner at last year’s Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. Her work, inspired by Egyptian canopic jars, pays tribute to the celebrity culture of today. Her contemporary take on these jars, which feature the likes of Amy Winehouse (£900) and Andy Warhol (£300) ensure that their five minutes of fame are immortalised forever.

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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G? OU T & AB OU T I N L I VERPO O L

World’s best wakebarders come to Liverpool SEPTEMBER OPENING FOR CITY’S FIRST ‘CONCEPT STORE’

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new miniemporium is set to open inside Rapid’s iconic George Henry Lee’s store in Liverpool in September.

Red Bull Harbour Reach returns to Liverpool’s Albert Dock

One of the world’s most talked about wakeboarding events, Red Bull Harbour Reach, is heading to Liverpool for the second time.

Taking place at Albert Dock on Saturday 30 August, the free to attend event will see 20 of the world’s top wakeboarders compete and entertain spectators.

Last year saw more than 8,000 people turn up to enjoy the sunshine, and this year is set to be

UK’s first city centre zip-wire opens

bigger than ever as wakeboarders reach new heights on the Mersey water.

The athletes will test their skills on a purpose-built wake course that is designed to push their agility and technical abilities to the max, with wakeboarding legend Parks Bonifay on hand to judge them on their performance.

Athletes will include top UK wakeboarder Nick Davies, as well as last year’s champion James

Windsor and Canadian star Raphael Derome.

Parks Bonifay says: “Red Bull Harbour Reach is one of the standout events in the wakeboarding calendar, and this year it’s going to be bigger than ever.

“The guys are going to be challenged like never before and will have to really raise their game if they want to master the Pool Gap.”

The UK’s first city centre zip-wire ride has launched in Liverpool’s business district, and hopes to raise £2,000 in a month from the city’s thrill seekers.

Teenage Cancer Trust, The Reader Organisation and SSAFA. Edward Mellors, managing director of Mellors Group, which supplied the zip-ride, says: “We’re delighted to be premiering a zip line attraction in a city location here in Liverpool. The city is renowned for being upbeat and we’re confident Liverpudlians will be up for the Wire Challenge.”

Participants can pay £15 to use the Liverpool Wire, which is reduced to £10 for charity fundraisers. It is open from 10am to 6pm Sunday to Thursday and 10am to 8pm on Friday and Saturday.

The Liverpool Wire begins from a 115-foot station in Church Street and participants travel across the city at speeds of up to 40mph in a minute-long ride covering a distance of over 800 feet.

The first daredevils to take on the daunting ride were Lord Mayor Erica Kemp and daughter Rachel, a day before the ride opened to the public for a four-week run. They took the opportunity to recruit fundraisers for The The Liverpool Wire Alzheimer’s Society,

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For more information or to make a booking visit www.liverpoolwire.co.uk.

Revolver Retail, the team who supplied street food vans at the Mersey River Festival and created the Urban Winter Market, will launch Rex: The Concept Store on 19 September. The company is inviting 10 to 15 retailers to offer health and beauty, fashion, art and other products to buyers in a concept store that it says will blur the lines between art and retail.

Independent, creative businesses will take smaller spaces in the emporium on flexible, short-term leases and the store will also include a ‘Box Store’, which allows several retailers to display a handful of products in individual ‘boxes’ to test their popularity.

Matt Bell, director, Revolver Retail, says: “Rex allows people to trade from just £15 a week in Liverpool's very first 'box store' and what happens next is up to them, the sky really is the limit. We also believe that the High Street is suffering at the moment only because there is a lack of innovation. Rex will unleash the talent contained within the city, and hopefully blur the lines between art and retail.”

Interested retailers are invited to apply for the scheme by emailing projectrex@revolverretail.com.

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& Best for...

AFTERNOON TEA WITH A TWIST There’s a new craze in town. More often associated with scones and cakes, the nature of afternoon tea is changing. The rise of themed, fun and quirky afternoon tea options in the region has inspired diners to try out new options when they are feeling peckish this summer. Here are three of the best places to have afternoon tea with a twist.

THE BIG APPLE Cuthbert’s Bakehouse 103 Mount Pleasant, L3 It is not just the English who enjoy afternoon tea. Head to this family-run bakehouse for a New Yorkinspired afternoon tea menu featuring US classics such as a meatball or hotdog sub and peanut blondie, along with some traditional touches including scones and a red velvet cupcake. For an extra kick, you can even add a cosmopolitan cocktail. Classic afternoon tea and children’s options are also available.

FUNKY PUNK The Baltic Social 25 Parliament Street, L8 The Baltic Triangle area likes to do things differently. Liverpool’s creative hub is home to the brilliant Baltic Social hangout, which does away with scones and clotted cream in favour of crispy fried buffalo chicken, mini burgers and hotdogs, bacon butties and a selection of beer or bourbon cocktails to wash it all down.

BLOOMING MARVELLOUS Chaophraya 5-6 Kenyon’s Steps, L1 The sumptuous surroundings include a Buddha wall and fish tanks, and the afternoon tea options at Chaophraya in Liverpool ONE are equally unique. The Thai afternoon tea includes four savoury and three sweet Thai bites accompanied by flowering tea. The tea comprises leaves wrapped around dried flowers, which unfurl as the tea is served for a delicious and theatrical experience.

THE RICHMOND R BAR & BRASSERIE 24 Hatton Garden, L3 2AN The Richmond Hotel aims to give guests ‘an experience exclusive to you’ and the hotel’s restaurant, R Brasserie, doesn’t falter on the hotel’s high standards.

As we walked towards The Richmond Hotel on Hatton Garden we were met by a grand Grade II listed building and, making our way inside, we discovered the interior was just as impressive as the exterior.

The hotel features many of the buildings original features, so we felt a little in awe of our surroundings.

The restaurant itself is in keeping with the hotel’s lavish design. A striking white piano sits in the centre of the impressive atrium, an apt decoration for the luxurious black and white colour scheme throughout.

My guest and I were met by our waiter and were seated in a cosy booth; the candle-lit tables and music playing in the background gave the venue a chilled atmosphere and we easily found ourselves relaxing over a glass of wine.

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One look at the menu and we knew the classic British offerings would be anything but ordinary. The R serves up varied dishes that offer something for everyone, from ribeye steak, slow cooked beef or a classic homemade burger. There’s even the brasserie’s own take on a Liverpool classic - scouse.

Choosing just three courses from the Table D’hote menu (£24.95 for 3 courses) was a difficult task, but soon I decided on the feta and sundried tomato tart for my starter. Resembling more of a pasty, the pastry was cooked to perfection and the feta inside melted in my mouth.

My friend decided on the soup of the day, pea and mint with a side of freshly baked bread. The soup was a generous portion and a vibrant pea colour, it was well flavoured but lacked a little in mint.

To follow, I decided on an oriental dish, duck with Asian vegetables and noodles.

The dish was authentic

tasting with lovely flavours of soy and honey and the duck was served perfectly with a crispy skin and rosy-pink centre.

My companion went for the classic ribeye steak with grilled tomato, mushrooms, chips and peppercorn sauce.

After the first silent bite my friend insisted I try some and it did not disappoint. The meal was well balanced, cooked well and the peppercorn sauce was one of the best I have tasted.

For dessert we both chose the decadent chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream, which was chocolaty rich but not too heavy. This was washed down nicely by our end of meal cocktails, which were expertly created by the friendly bar staff.

R Brasserie is the perfect place to enjoy a meal. The service and staff make it a pleasure to dine and the attention to detail and food presentation make this restaurant a top quality eatery that will not disappoint.

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STREETLIFE

Jamie & Harry Martin

Blake Doyle Murray & Max Brown

FUN AND GAMES AT MAGHULLFEST

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isitors to MaghullFest enjoyed food, drink and entertainment at Whinney Brook field, as the sun came out for the event.

Younger festival goers were treated to appearances from Disney characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse and friends, while children could also enjoy donkey rides and fairground classics including a ‘fun house’, carousel and train rides.

Acoustic performers provided entertainment at the variety of food and drink tents throughout the day, while other attractions included a seven-a-side football pitch and football challenge game and a US police car from Los Angeles, which has appeared in box office hit films including the Fast and the Furious series.

Meanwhile, a local fire service team allowed youngsters to use the fire engine’s hose to knock down targets during a fire safety game.

The event was the second successful MaghullFest, which replaced the former Maghull Carnival at the same site.

Classic fairground games

David Jenkins with Sam and Joseph

Lynn Dawson & Alicia Cross

Chris & Chris from Callaghans Butchers

Annie, Ella, Ava & Ruby

Thrilling rides at the event

Festival goers could play a penalties game

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