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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM / ISSUE 413 / 13 MAY – 26 MAY 2016

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City centre living INSIDE

Picture house nostalgia A journey of gin bars

Spiral up the property ladder Listed luxury on Liverpool’s market

PETER HOOTON ON LEADING LIVERPOOL’S BEATLES LEGACY

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CONTENTS

EDITOR’S LETTER Ever get the feeling they just don’t make some things like they used to?

We explore Liverpool’s old cinema buildings, from those which have survived the challenges to remain as picture houses to others which have been given a new lease of life.

In an age of nostalgia being popular, have we left it too late to appreciate the traditional cinematic experience such attractions once provided right across the city?

Plus we’ve been scouring the market for homes with original character too, as we highlight some of the standout listed properties which are currently for sale.

We also catch up with The Farm frontman Peter Hooton to find out more about plans to make the most of Liverpool’s Beatles legacy, and we’ve hopped on board the Gin Carriage for a tour of bars serving up the popular spirit.

It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it!

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Market highlights Luxurious listed homes on the Liverpool market 24 ON THE COVER Hot Topic Who’s living in Liverpool city centre and why is it such a hotspot for residential development?

31 Property Perspectives Expert views and advice from industry insiders 33 News Elan Homes’ Aigburth Road development to get underway

44 ON THE COVER Talent The Farm frontman Peter Hooton on heading up Liverpool’s Beatles Legacy Group 48 Reel Nostalgia A look at the city’s historic cinema buildings 53 Food & Drink We embark on a Gin Journey and highlight the best places to head for a doughnut 54 Streetlife What’s on around the city

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L IS T SET UP HOME IN ONE OF LIVERPOOL’S STRIKING LISTED BUILDINGS WITH BAGS OF ORIGINAL CHARACTER

£300,000 (Offers in excess of)

CANNING STREET L Follow the grand, hypnotic spiral staircase up to the first floor of this beautiful Grade II-listed building and you’ll be greeted with spacious rooms, eye-catching sash windows and detailed coving among the original features.

With a prime spot in the city’s Georgian Quarter this light, bright two-bedroom apartment also boasts breathtaking views of the landmark Liverpool Cathedral which is located just a stone’s throw away.

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

£695,000 AIGBURTH HALL ROAD AIGBURTH L This Grade II-listed semi-detached sandstone mansion house is believed to date back to 1846, but these days it integrates modern, contemporary fixtures and fittings with its unique details.

An attractive oriel bay window is a prominent feature of both the exterior of the home and the lounge.

Elsewhere in the property large living spaces such as the stunning dining area - complete with original sash windows, carved coving and deep skirting boards make perfect places to entertain.

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£219,950 NEW HEYS DRIVE ALLERTON L A lower ground floor apartment is available in this impressive Grade II-listed building off Allerton Road.

The ornate exterior, with its standout windows and archways, overlooks sprawling mature greenspace provided by the property’s communal gardens.

Inside the lounge of the two-bedroom apartment, sash windows are accompanied by an elegant fireplace and wooden-look laminate flooring which are sympathetic to the building’s character and coupled with modern comfort.

CENTURY /

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GATEACRE PARK DRIVE, L25 Extended detached house, refurbished, lounge, stylish & modern dining kitchen, utility room, EPC D

YE PRIORY COURT, L25 Stunning triplex apartment, kitchen & utility room, open plan dining room, substantial lounge, EPC awaited

Guide Price £350,000

W NE

£425,000

W NE

W NE

W NE

£489,950

OIRO £325,000

WOOLTON ROAD, L25 Extended semi detached house, lounge with log burner, open plan kitchen, dining room/family room, EPC D

CHALFONT ROAD, L18 Semi detached residence, corner position, storm porch, reception hall, formal dining room, EPC awaited

W NE

W NE

W NE

W NE

OIEO £299,950

£275,000

£275,000

£265,000

ELMSWOOD ROAD, L17 Extended semi detached house, reception hall, sitting room & extended lounge, fabulous open plan dining kitchen, EPC E

CROXTETH GROVE, L8 Semi detached, over four floors, cloaks cupboard, three reception rooms, modern fitted kitchen, EPC F

ELDRED ROAD, L16 Semi detached house, lounge & dining room, dining kitchen, three bedrooms & loft room, bathroom, EPC E

KIRKMAIDEN ROAD, L19 Semi detached house, lounge & sitting room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, garage, EPC E

W NE

W NE

W NE

W NE

£239,950

£239,950

£225,000

£220,000

CHILDWALL LANE, L25 Semi detached house, reception hall, spacious lounge, dining kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, EPC D

GREEN LANE, L18 First floor apartment, , lift & stair access, welcoming reception hall, formal lounge with dual aspect, EPC D

HEREFORD ROAD, L18 Well proportioned accommodation, four bedrooms, reception hall, formal lounge, EPC awaited

BRIARDALE ROAD, L18 Semi detached house, entrance hall, lounge, dining room open to kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC D

W NE

W NE

£180,000

£124,950

£109,950

£55,000

CRANTOCK CLOSE, L26 Semi detached, lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, study/playroom, four bedrooms, EPC C

DUDLOW NOOK ROAD, L18 Second floor apartment, entrance hall, spacious lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, EPC E

VERNEY CRESCENT STH, L19 Semi detached, three bedrooms, lounge, bathroom, DG, GCH, gardens, no chain, EPC E

STRATHCONA ROAD, L15 Mid terrace house, lounge to dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, some double glazing, EPC D

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W NE

W E NERIC P

W NE

W NE

£220,000

£205,000

£185,000

£184,995

THOMAS LANE, L14 Semi detached house, four bedrooms, lounge & dining room, dining kitchen, bathroom/wc, gas EPC D

STRATHMORE ROAD, L6 Semi detached house, seven bedrooms, lounge, dining room & kitchen, cellar, shower room, EPC awaited

YEW TREE LANE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom/wc & separate wc, EPC D

GRENADIER DRIVE, L12 Detached house, three bedrooms-master en-suite, lounge, open plan dining kitchen, bathroom, EPC C

W NE

W E NERIC P

W NE

£160,000

£159,950

£137,500

£130,000

NEWHOLME CLOSE, L12 Detached house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining kitchen, conservatory, shower room/wc, EPC D

HONEYS GREEN LANE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room & kitchen, shower room & separate wc, EPC D

RUDYARD ROAD, L14 Mid terraced house, no chain involved, two reception rooms, three bedrooms, cloaks/wc, bathroom, EPC E

DEYSBROOK LANE, L12 End terraced cottage, three bedrooms, lounge, breakfast kitchen, shower/wc, conservatory, EPC E

W NE

W NE

W NE

£115,000

£115,000

£109,995

£99,950

LINDSAY ROAD, L4 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, ground floor wc, shower room/wc, EPC C

VALIANT CLOSE, L12 Semi detached house, two bedrooms, lounge & kitchen, conservatory, bathroom/wc, DG, GCH, EPC D

HILDEBRAND CLOSE, L4 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, dining room extension, bathroom/wc, EPC F

CASPIAN ROAD, L4 Semi detached house, two bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, wet room/wc, DG, GCH, EPC awaited

W NE

W NE

W NE

£99,950

£89,995

£60,000

£50,000

LUSITANIA ROAD, L4 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, utility, bathroom/wc, EPC D

BELMONT DRIVE, L6 Semi detached house, four bedrooms plus three attic rooms, investment opportunity, EPC awaited

NEWCOMBE STREET, L6 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, ground floor bathroom/wc, EPC E

WINSLOW STREET, L4 Terraced house, two bedrooms, open plan lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D

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2005-2015 4,566 Properties Sold Over £234 Million Raised That’s Why We Are Still No 1!

Major property auction: 26 May 12 noon | Crowne Plaza, Princess Dock, Liverpool L3 1QW OFFERING 102 LOTS Vacant Residential

Commercial Investment 15 29 34 47 50

*£165,000+

29 Walton Vale/1a & 1b Windsor Road, Walton, Liverpool L9 4RA 54–58 Breck Road, Anfield, Liverpool L4 2QS 26 Stanley Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 2AA 475 Rice Lane, Liverpool L9 8AP 323–323a East Prescot Road, Liverpool L14 2DD

*£150,000+ *£35,000+ *£75,000+ *£70,000+

Development Opportunities 2 14 18 25 86

Tabernacle United Reformed Church, Coleshill Street, Holywell CH8 7UP The Banjo Public House, 1 Queens Road, Bootle L20 7BN 39 Hale Road, Walton, Liverpool L4 3RL Non Pareil Pub, 58 Arley Street/Marshall Place, Liverpool L3 6HB 108–112 Wood Street, Liverpool L1 4DH

*£35,000+ *£135,000+ *£50,000–£60,000 *£80,000+ *£80,000+

Land 19 26 42 55 72 76 83

Land at Foundry Road, Parton, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 6PA Land north of Montgomery Close, Whiston, Prescot L35 3RD Land at Station Road, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 1RH Land at Warrington Road, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire WN2 5JA Land at Chapel Lane, Hoghton, Preston PR5 0RY Plots C, D, E, K, L, M, N & O Land at Summerfields, Rhostyllen, Wrexham, Clwyd LL14 4EU

*£5,000+ *£5,000+ *£5,000+ *£15,000–£20,000 *£5,000+

NIL RESERVE

Residential Investment 1 5 11 21 22 23 27 46 53 54 57 58 59 61 62 63 70 71 88 95 102

27 Norton Grove, Maghull, Liverpool L31 5JX 2 Marnwood Walk, Kirkby, Liverpool L32 5TS 16 Meribel Square, Prescot, Merseyside L34 5TH 42 Dewsbury Road, Liverpool L4 2XG 92 Antonio Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 2EU 150 Princes Road, Liverpool L8 2UL 13 Froghall Lane, Warrington WA2 7JL Flat 12, 16 Alexandra Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 8TD Flat 15, 16 Alexandra Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 8TD 260 Walton Breck Road, Liverpool L4 0SZ Flat 1, 11 Peel Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4RL Christleton Close, Prenton, Merseyside CH43 0XF Flat 1, 56 & Flats 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 of 58 Christleton Close CH43 0XF Flat 2, 11 Peel Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4RL 15 Froghall Lane, Warrington WA2 7JL 76a Tulketh Street, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1BX 7 Bertram Road, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 8UE 59 Larkhill Lane, Clubmoor, Liverpool L13 9BL 37 Oxton Close, Aigburth, Liverpool L17 9RB 45 Maple Grove, Liverpool L8 0RL 29 Sandbrook Road, Southport, Merseyside PR8 3JH

*£70,000+ *£30,000+ *£50,000+ *£40,000+ *£45,000+ *£265,000+ *£135,000+ *£55,000+ *£60,000+ *£45,000+ *£20,000–£25,000 *£25,000+ *£350,000–£400,000 *£20,000–£25,000 *£135,000+ *£50,000+ *£325,000+ *£60,000+ *£90,000+ *£70,000–*£80,000 *£35,000+

New Instruction

Vacant Commercial 16 48 49 74

71 Linacre Road, Litherland, Liverpool L21 8NP 56 St. Marys Road, Garston, Liverpool L19 2JD 33–35 Chester Street, Flint, Clwyd CH6 5BL 139 Picton Road, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 4LG

*£70,000+ *£40,000+ *£100,000–£120,000 *£40,000+

3 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 17 20 24 28 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 51 52 56 60 64 65 66 67 68 69 73 75 84 85 87 89 90 91 92 93 94 96 97 98 99

23 Emery Street, Liverpool L4 5UY 3 Coronation Street, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire WN3 4UL 2 Colwell Close, Liverpool L14 8YF Lydiate Farm, Rothwells Lane, Liverpool L23 1TN 16 Suburban Road, Liverpool L6 0BP 102 Hornby Boulevard, Bootle, Liverpool L21 8HQ 108 Gainsborough Road, Liverpool L15 3HX 154 Mold Road, Mynydd Isa, Mold, Wrexham CH7 6TF 49 Colville Street, Liverpool L15 4JX 465 and 465a Rice Lane, Liverpool L9 3BZ 14 Clifton Road, Anfield, Liverpool L6 4BQ Flat 38, Block F, Acresgate Court, Gateacre, Liverpool L25 4UF 49 Handfield Street, Liverpool L5 6PE 67 Moscow Drive, Liverpool L13 7DE 5 Whistley Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire WN2 5BH 46 St. Andrew Road, Liverpool L4 2RJ 57 Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0DS 15 Eliza Street, St. Helens, Merseyside WA9 4JJ 26 Greenleaf Street, Liverpool L8 0RB 14 Kipling Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4QE 50 Parkside Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH42 5NZ 40 Newling Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 4HX 53 Lea Road, Wallasey, Merseyside CH44 0DT 8 Whitby Street, Liverpool L6 4DH 49 Altfinch Close, Liverpool L14 8YQ 56–70 Conwy Drive, Liverpool L6 5JP 7 Wulstan Street, Liverpool L4 1RA 14 Colwell Close, Liverpool L14 8YF 24 Stonefield Road, Liverpool L14 0NY 8 St. Andrew Road, Liverpool L4 2RJ 28 Owen Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool L4 1RW 9 Cross Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside L35 3QG 13 St. Ambrose Grove, Liverpool L4 2RL 11 Mowbray Grove, Liverpool L13 1DN 63 Orwell Road, Liverpool L4 1RG 8 Galloway Street, Liverpool L7 6PD 6 Whitby Street, Liverpool L6 4DH 47 South Hill Road, Liverpool L8 9RY 18 Queens Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH42 1QY 89 Pitt Street, St. Helens, Merseyside WA9 1NB 17 Bridgewater Street, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1LH 82 Herbert Street, St. Helens, Merseyside WA9 3LF 5 Wulstan Street, Liverpool L4 1RA 21 Toft Street, Liverpool L7 2PS 23 Denford Road, Liverpool L14 2DL 55 Prince Alfred Road, Liverpool L15 5BG 178 East Lancashire Road, Liverpool L11 3DS 52 Oak Leigh, Liverpool L13 7EW 14 Sulby Avenue, Liverpool L13 7HD 11 Wulstan Street, Liverpool L4 1RA 344 Walton Breck Road, Liverpool L4 2RP 13 Lorne Street, Liverpool. L7 0JP

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Flat 5, 4 Greenheys Road, Liverpool. L8 0SX

101

9 Kremlin Drive, Liverpool L13 7BU

*£25,000+ *£40,000+ *£40,000–£45,000 *£135,000+ *£40,000–£45,000 *£40,000+ *£75,000+ *£125,000+ *£55,000+ *£65,000+ *£80,000+ *£60,000+ *£35,000+ *£55,000+ *£32,000+ *£30,000–£35,000 *£45,000–£50,000 *£35,000–£40,000 *£35,000+ *£30,000+ *£35,000–£40,000 *£30,000–£35,000 *£45,000–£50,000 *£35,000+ *£35,000–£40,000 *£90,000+ *£35,000–£40,000 *£35,000–£40,000 *£40,000+ *£35,000+ *£35,000–£40,000 *£75,000–£80,000 *£40,000+ *£40,000–£45,000 *£35,000–£40,000 *£35,000+ *£37,500+ *£35,000+ *£150,000+ *£35,000–*£40,000 *£40,000+ *£40,000+ *£30,000–*£35,000 *£50,000+ *£40,000+

SOLD PRIOR *£35,000–£45,000 *£40,000–£45,000 *£60,000+ *£40,000+ *£45,000+ *£70,000 +

New Instruction *£70,000 + New Instruction *£125,000+* New Instruction

To arrange a viewing or to make an offer call 0151 207 6315 Best wishes, Sutton Kersh Auctions Merseyside’s leading auction team…

James Kersh Bsc (Hons) MRICS Auction Director james@ suttonkersh.co.uk

Cathy Holt MNAEA Associate Director cathy.holt@ suttonkersh.co.uk

Katie Donohue Bsc (Hons) MNAVA Auction Valuer katie@ suttonkersh.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE Legal packs are available to download via the website www.suttonkersh. co.uk and will only be available prior to the auction.

They will not be available once the auction has started.

Vikki Kenyon Auction Administrator victoria.kenyon@ suttonkersh.co.uk

Shannen Woods Auction Administrator shannen@ suttonkersh.co.uk

Elle Benson Auction Administrator elle.benson@ suttonkersh.co.uk

Paul Holt Auction Viewer paul.holt@ suttonkersh.co.uk

NOW ACCEPTING ENTERIES FOR OUR 14 JULY AUCTION CATALOGUE CLOSES 17 JUNE

*Guide prices are provided as an indication of each seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to auction.

Unless stated otherwise, each lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the lot during the auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide.

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Abode are delighted to offer two let two ground floor apartments in the exclusive Windermere House, both apartments are furnished to a high standard and have beautiful views of the park and boating lake. With secure parking and use of a private on site gym & swimming pool both available for an immediate move in.

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Harthill Road, Calderstones, L18

£680,0000

• Four Bedroom Semi Detached • Three Reception Rooms • Summer House • Mature Garden

Hillcroft Road, Woolton, L25

Offers Over £520,000 Silver Leigh, Aigburth, L17

• Five Bedroom Extended Semi Detached In a Cul De Sac Location • Three Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Substantial Plot With Large Gardens

Dunbabin Road, Wavertree, L15

Offers Over £650,000

Offers Over £320,000

Offers Over £275,000

Boxwood Close, Roby, L36 • Three Bedroom Detached & Modern En Suite • Cul De Sac Location • Immaculate Throughout • Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room

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£525,000

Church Road, Wavertree, L15

£300,000

• 4 Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Open Plan Dining Room • Orangery • Modern Kitchen

Offers Over £300,000

Elworthy Avenue, Halewood, L26

Offers Over £160,000

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After Halewood Village Location • Three Bedroom Extended Semi-Detached Property • Spacious Lounge & Dining Room

• Highly Sought After South Liverpool Location • Four Bedroom Double Fronted Detached Property • Boasting an Array of Original Features and Character • Three Spacious Reception Rooms & Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms & Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room • Family Bathroom & Ground Floor WC • Sought After Location

Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L19 • 6 Bedroom Semi Detached • 3 Reception Rooms • Plus Reception Hall • Double Bedrooms Throughout

• Four Bedroom Semi Detached • Good Size Rooms Throughout • 2 Reception Rooms • Conservatory

Offers Over £390,000 Garston Old Road, Garston, L19

• Outstanding Detached Property • Four Bedroom Plus Study Room • Two Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Silverton Road, Aigburth, L17

Stonehouse Mews, Calderstones, L18 • 4 Bedroom Detached • Gated Development • Opposite Calderstones Park

£290,000

Appletree Close, Allerton, L18 • 3 Bedroom Detached • 2 Reception Rooms • Conservatory • Modern Kitchen

Allerton: 0151 601 3003

£275,000

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Booker Avenue, Allerton, L18

£275,000

Offers Over £240,000

• Highly Sought After L16 Location • Superbly Presented Throughout • Extended Three Bedroom Semi-Detached • Two Spacious Reception Rooms

Manor Road, Woolton, L25

Victoria Mansions, Pelham Grove, L17

Offers Over £200,000

Ruskin Way, Huyton, L36

Offers Over £200,000 North Road, Cressington, L19

Offers Over £150,000

Waverley Road, Aigburth, L17 • Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L17 Location • Close Proximity to Lark Lane & Sefton Park • Spacious One Bedroom Apartment

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Offers Over £160,000

Offers Over £210,000

• Stunning Two Bedroom Penthouse Apartment • Prestigious South Liverpool Conservation Area • Located Within Secluded Grounds • Close Proximity to a range of Local Amenities

Offers Over £160,000

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Extended Kitchen & Modern Bathroom • Gardens Front and Rear

• 3 Bedroom EXTENDED Semi Detached • Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room • Extended Kitchen and Dining Area • Play Room/Store Room

Ashbourne Road, Aigburth, L17 • 3 Bedroom Mid Terrace • Immaculate Throughout • 2 Reception Rooms • Good Size Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• A Purpose Built Duplex Apartment • Situated Off Lark Lane • Sitting Room/Dining Room • Two Bedrooms & Guest Bathroom

• Highly Sought After South Liverpool Location • Close Proximity to Woolton Village • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Property • Two Spacious Reception Rooms & Fitted Kitchen

Padstow Close, Halewood Village, L26

Offers Over £260,000

• 4 Bedroom Detached Property • Good Size Lounge • Cul De Sac Location • Popular Location

• New Build Development • Help To Buy Available • 3 Bedroom Semi Detached • High Specification

Rudston Road, Childwall, L16

Moel Famau View, Aigburth, L17

Mannering Road, Aigburth, L17

£159,000

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Outstanding Throughout • Modern Kitchen & Modern Bathroom • Communal Garden

Offers Over £115,000

Irwell Close, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £80,000

• One Bedroom Apartment • Lounge • Kitchen/Diner • Double Glazed

Allerton: 0151 601 3003

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Poplar Avenue, Crosby, L23

£900,000

• SPECTACULAR RESIDENCE • Desirable location • Seven bedrooms • Four receptions

Offers over £675,000

Dowhills Drive, Blundellsands, L23

£600,000

Offers over £550,000

• Contemporary way of living • Spectacular kitchen • Large family room • Two further receptions

Chestnut Avenue, Moor Park, Crosby, L23 Offers over £595,000

Hall Road East, Blundellsands, L23

• Beautiful detached family home • Five/six receptions • Stunning décor • Five double bedrooms

• New build • Four bedrooms • Luxury fixtures and fittings • Desirable location

Ince Road, Thornton, L23

Offers over £475,000

Esplen Avenue, Crosby, Merseyside, L23 Offers over £300,000

Moorgate Avenue, Crosby, L23 • Help to buy scheme available • New build • Available Spring 2016 • Four bedrooms

open 7 days a week

Offers over £600,000

Beech Park, Crosby, L23

£595,000

Offers over £315,000

• NO CHAIN • Four double bedrooms • Quiet location • Modern kitchen/breakfast room

• Outstanding 4 Bedroom Detached • Modern Open Plan Kitchen • Good Size Lounge • Ground Floor Shower Room

• EXCELLENT DECORATIVE ORDER • Detached • Three Double Bedrooms • Magnificent modern kitchen/breakfast room

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Dowhills Drive, Blundellsands, L23 • NO CHAIN • Five double bedrooms • Five/six receptions • Three bathrooms

• FIVE BEDROOMS • Cinema Room • Immaculately presented • Stunning Kitchen Dining Room

• NO CHAIN • Substantial sized family home • Four receptions • Beautifully presented

College Road North, Blundellsands, L23

Elm Avenue, Crosby, L23

£295,000

Glenwyllin Road, Waterloo, L22

Offers over £250,000

• NHBC 10 year warranty • NO CHAIN • Four double bedrooms • Contemporary kitchen

Crosby: 0151 909 3003

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Endbutt Lane, Crosby, L23

£240,000

Offers over £180,000

• Good sized garden • Quiet cul-de-sac location • Close to all amenities • Three bedrooms

York Road, Crosby, L23

£230,000

Greenside Avenue, Aintree Village, L10

Offers over £160,000

Brownmoor Lane, Crosby, L23

£130,000

Marmion Avenue, Bootle, L20 • Three good sized bedrooms • Established location • En-suite shower room • Modern kitchen

open 7 days a week finding houses, delivering homes

Offers over £140,000

Crosender Road, Crosby, L23

Offers over £150,000

Warrenhouse Rd, Brighton-le-Sands, L22 Offers over £130,000 • NO CHAIN • Three bedrooms • Modern bathroom • Modern kitchen

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L23 Location • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached • Spacious Lounge & Kitchen/Dining Room

• Sunny courtyard • Two double bedrooms • Modern kitchen • Lovely spacious bathroom

• THREE BEDROOMS • Kitchen Dining Room • Prime Location • Close to all amenities

Hedgecroft, Thornton, L23

Offers over £185,000

• NO CHAIN • Three bedrooms • Garage • Good sized garden

• Open aspect to front • Three good sized bedrooms • Modern kitchen • Contemporary lounge opening to dining room

Offers over £140,000

Melling Road, Aintree, L9 • NEW BUILD • Four Bedrooms • Popular location • Only four left!

• NO CHAIN • Waterfront Location • Three Bedrooms • Lounge/Dining Room

• NO CHAIN • Beautifully presented • Three good sized bedrooms • Contemporary kitchen

Glenby Avenue, Crosby, L23

The Esplande, Waterloo, L22

£130,000

Avon Court, Richmond, Crosby, L23

Offers over £125,000

• NO CHAIN • Two double bedrooms • Beautifully presented • Modern kitchen

Crosby: 0151 909 3003

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Sales West Tower, Brook Street, L3 Guide price £200,000

City Lofts, William Jessop Way, L3 £239,950

• • • •

Tallest Tower in Liverpool 24hr concierge High speed lift Fitted kitchen with appliances • 2 bedroom, one with en-suite • Quality flooring • Air con.

Westminster Chambers, Crosshall Street, L1 Offers in Region of £175,000

• Luxury Penthouse Style Apartment • Waterfront Location with Views • Secure Parking, 24hr concierge • Open plan Spacious Lounge • Modern Kitchen • 2 double bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

• Duplex Loft Penthouse • Style Apartment • Grade II listed award winning building • 2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathroom • Prime central location • Parking permit available

Waterloo Warehouse, L3 £225,000

Unity Building, L3 Reduced £197,500

Unity Building, L3 Reduced £149,950

South Ferry Quay, L3 Offers over £140,000

• Immaculate 2 Bed Apartment • Balcony with Quayside Views • 2 Fully Refurbished Bathrooms • Modern Kitchen, Spacious Lounge • Secure Parking

• Large 2 Double Bed Apt • 2 Bathrooms • Secure Parking • Balcony, River Views • Residence Gym

• Bargain price for 2 bed • Secure Parking included • 2 bathroom, Balcony • Residence Gym, 24 hr concierge • Great Location

• 2 bedroomed Apartment • Located by Yacht Club, • Marina and Waterfront • Secure Parking • Prime ‘buy to let’

Linacre Road, L21 £129,950

Shandon Court, L3 Reduced £110,000

Naseby Street, L4 Reduced £77,500

Audrey Walk, L10 £72,500

• Being sold Residential and Commercial Unit • Spacious End Terraced • 3 Double Bedrooms, DG • Separate Access to 60Ft Unit

• Close to Lime Street, School of Tropical Medicine and Royal Hospital • 2 Double Bedrooms • Balcony with views

• 4 bed End Terraced • Double Glazed throughout • Gas Central Heating • Spacious Accommodation • Good Location

• 3 Bed Mid Terraced • Double Glazed • Gas Central Heating • Modern Bathroom • Garage and Gardens

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Lettings

Cleveley Cottages, L18 £4000pcm • Inspirational Conversion • Fabulous Living/Dining Kitchen • Quality Finish Throughout • 3 Reception Rooms • 4 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms • Secure Gated Acces • Driveway Space for 3 Cars • Large Spacious Garden

Crofton Mews L17 £1700pcm

Victoria Road, Formby L37 £1400pcm

Ennerdale Rd, Formby L37 £1175pcm

Princes Dock, L3 £950pcm

• Luxury Detached Family Home • 4 Bedrooms Ensuite to Master • Designer Fitted kitchen • Family Designer Kitchen • Rear Garden

• Triplex 2 Bedroom Apartment • Kitchen with Appliances • Gated Entrance Video Intercom • Large Open Plan Living space • Roof Terrace With Views

• 3 Storey Semi Detached House • 3 Bathrooms 4 Bedroom • Large modern Fitted Kitchen • Rear Garden • Sought After Area Must View!!

• 2 Bedroom Apartment • Secure Parking • Fully Furnished • En-suite to Master • Fully Integrated Kitchen

Unity Building, L3 £895pcm

Duke St, L3 £825pcm

Overhead, L8 Starting from £650pcm

Clocktower Drive, L9 £625pcm

• Furnished 2 Bed Apartment • Close to Liverpool One • Undercroft Parking • Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • Juliet Balcony

• Multiple 2 Bed Apartments • Perfect Location for City Living • Secure Gated Parking, Lift Access • Balcony & Ensuite • Reduced fees**

• 3 Bed Semi-Detached House • Rear Garden • Modern Kitchen With Appliances • Dining Room • Perfect Family Home

• First Floor 2 Bedroom Duplex • Open Plan Lounge • Modern Kitchen with Appliances • 24 Hour Concierge • Residents Gym

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0151 231 6100 sales@cityresidential.co.uk lettings@cityresidential.co.uk

SALES

LETTINGS

STUDENT

£129,950

£125,000 Hatton Gardens

Westminster Chambers

One Bedroom Apartment Spacious Living/Dining Area Secure Allocated Parking EPC - C

A stunning and well-presented one bedroom apartment is offered for sale in the popular Hatton Gardens Development that must be viewed!

£87,500

Two Bedroom Apartment Ideal City Centre Location Viewing Essential EPC - D

A beautifully presented two bedroom corner apartment is offered for sale in the ever popular Westminster Chambers Development.

£95,000

£89,950

£110,000

Regency Chambers

Sir Thomas Street

Hatton Gardens

One Park West

One Bedroom Studio City Centre Location Must Be Viewed EPC - C

One Bedroom Studio City Centre Location Rental Income of £575pcm EPC - B

One Bedroom Studio Popular Development Secure Allocated Parking EPC - E

Studio Apartment Stunning Views Prestigious Location EPC - B

£115,000

£120,000

£122,500

£125,000

The Albany

Harrington Chambers

Cinnamon Building

Alexandra Court

One Bedroom Duplex En-Suite Shower Room Business District Location EPC - C

Two Bedroom Apartment Sash Windows Throughout City Centre Location EPC - C

Two Bedroom Apartment Ropewalks Location Fully Fitted Kitchen EPC - B

Two Bedroom Apartment Residents Parking Popular Location EPC - C

£135,000

£180,000

£340,000

£499,950

Peter House

Jenkinsons Warehouse

Gambier Terrace

Falkner Street

Two Bedroom Apartment En-suite Shower Room Timber Decked Balcony EPC - C

Two Bedroom Penthouse Well Presented Business District Location EPC - D

Four Bedroom Duplex Stunning Views Georgian Quarter Location EPC - E

Four/Five Bedroom House Georgian Quarter Location Three Bathrooms EPC - E

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SALES

LETTINGS

Consultancy Service

Student

STUDENT

£900pcm The Albany

£1,200pcm Hatton Gardens

City Residential are delighted to offer this superb two bedroom apartment in this iconic building. This apartment is available on a fully furnished basis including secure

allocated parking! EPC = D - Call our office now on 0151 231 6100 to book your viewing..

Don't miss out!

£550pcm

City residential are very pleased to be offering this superb three bedroom duplex apartment located within walking distance from the city centre. The property also benefits from double bedrooms throughout,

£560pcm

large living area space plus the added benefit of a secure allocated parking space. To secure your viewing please contact us as soon as possible on 0151 231 6101.

£600pcm

£650pcm

City View

Regency Chambers

Chancellor Court

Tobacco Wharf

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Secure Allocated Parking

One Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Modern Specification Throughout

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Secure Allocated Parking

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Secure Allocated Parking

£650pcm

£675pcm

£700pcm

£700pcm

Alexandra Court

Armstrong Quay

Catherine House

Sweeting Street

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Secure Allocated Parking

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Amazing Views

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Spacious Living Area & Rooms

Two Bedroom Apartment Unfurnishe Newly Decorated

£850pcm

£725pcm

£1,000pcm

£1,150pcm

Pall Mall

Cable House

Eden Square

West Tower

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished City Centre Location

Two Bedroom Apartment Unfurnished Secure Allocated Parking

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Amazing Views

81-87 Victoria Street, The Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6DG

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Elan Homes Limited, Northern Region

Sales Executive Job Reference: MM/SE/04/16 Elan Homes employs just over 70 people across a variety of disciplines, roles and professions.

We are a quality house builder and are therefore, seeking the highest quality and talented people to join our team.

We currently have an opportunity for experienced and motivated Sales Executives to join our Northern Region specifically in Chester /Cheshire/ Liverpool areas.

As an Elan Sales Executive you should be professional and courteous at all times.

Our ideal candidate will possess considerable sales and business development experience – ideally from the housebuilding trade. You should be organised and selfmotivated and possess the confidence and aptitude to converse with our clients to promote all the benefits of living in an Elan home. This role will play a key part in the growth of our business so we really are looking to recruit a first class sales professional.

Job Requirements of an Elan Sales Executive: • You will be primarily responsible for promoting properties for sale in accordance with timing and rates given by the Sales Director at the earliest opportunity and for the best price • You will be actively involved with all parties to achieve legal completion, and will ensure that properties are ready at handover, adhering to company standards at all times • You will be required to successfully achieve the handover maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction delivery What we will offer you in return • Competitive Salary • Attractive Commission Scheme • Company Pension Scheme • Life Assurance Cover • 25 Days Holiday (minimum per annum) + additional lieu days for Bank Holidays This is a full time role in which you will work 35 hours per week – Thursday to Monday.

The hours of work will be 10am – 5pm About you: • You will be comfortable to work under pressure and meet company deadlines • You must have previous experience within the Construction Industry and be IT literate • Flexibility is essential as this role may require travelling between sites • You will have access to your own transport, and preferably a clean driving licence If you think you have the skills and attributes we are looking for please send us your CV with a covering letter to Paula Fennah, HR Officer, Elan Homes Limited, Oak House, Lloyd Drive, Cheshire Oaks Business Park, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9HQ or by email to recruitment@elan-homes.co.uk, quoting the reference number above.

WEST DERBY

WALTON

Queens Drive

WEST DERBY

£160,000

Large semi detached house. Seven bedroom property over three floors, full of character and charm, a must see!

NORRIS GREEN

Crosby Green

£135,000

Situated in the heart of West Derby. Just pick up your keys and move straight in.

Dencourt Road

£99,000

Lovely extended three bedroom detached hous, Ideally located for schools and leisure facilities, realistically priced NO ONGOING CHAIN

The Oaks

FAZAKERLEY

£115,000

Beautifully presented throughout and situated on Croxteth Country Park Estate. Decorated to a high standard and ready to move straight in

CROXTETH COUNRTY PARK

Charmouth Close

£110,000

Situated in a quiet close and ideal for a first time buyer this modern semi detached property has been well maintained by its current owner.

Rydal Moor Lane

WEST DERBY

£385,000

Double fronted detached house, three reception rooms and GF shower room, modern fixtures and fittings throughout, viewing is a must.

£80,000

In the popular area of West Derby on an over 55's complex an upper floor apartment with lifts to floors

OLD SWAN

WEST DERBY

Marlowe Drive

Kiln Hey

£215,000

Beautifully presented three bedroom detached situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the ever popular Marlowe Drive development. Internal inspection is strongly recommended.

Macfarren Street

£47,500

RICED TO SELL and offered with No Onward Chain this three bedroom property comes highly recommended.

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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This stunning one bedroom apartment is available furnished or unfurnished and enjoys the benefit of a fully integrated kitchen, including dishwasher as well as timber effect flooring through the living space. The apartment enjoys exceptional views and is available immediately.

This fantastic two bedroom apartment is available furnished or unfurnished and has a separate fully integrated kitchen ideal for entertaining. The apartment enjoys exceptional views of the dock, has access to the free onsite gym and is available immediately.

three bedroom apartment

three bedroom apartment

rent from £1325.00 pcm

rent from £1400.00 pcm

With views directly onto Liverpool’s waterfront this stunning apartment has access to the free onsite gym, outside amenity space and is available furnished or unfurnished. This apartment offers generous living space with an early viewing highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

This three double bedroom corner plot has exceptional 270 degrees of Liverpool’s waterfront.

In addition the property has access to the free onsite gym and is available furnished or unfurnished. This apartment offers generous living space with an early viewing highly recommended.

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CITY CENTRE

sanctuary LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE IS RENOWNED FOR ITS WORLD-FAMOUS WATERFRONT AND NUMEROUS LANDMARKS A CELEBRATED CULTURAL OFFERING AND A THRIVING SELECTION OF RETAILERS BARS AND RESTAURANTS FROM GIANT PUPPETRY TO COLOSSAL CRUISE SHIPS IT’S ALSO A FREQUENT STAGE FOR HEADLINEGRABBING LARGE-SCALE EVENTS

SEEMINGLY MORE SO THAN EVER THOUGH IT’S A POPULAR AREA TO LIVE IN AND A HOTSPOT FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SO HOW HAS THE CITY CENTRE GROWN AS A RESIDENTIAL DESTINATION WHO IS BEING ENTICED TO SWAP THE SUBURBS FOR THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE AND HOW IS THE DEMAND BEING DRIVEN?

Whether you’re venturing through Liverpool’s creative Baltic Triangle, the character-filled Ropewalks, surroundings of the Lime Street gateway or the commercial district; these days you won’t be far from some new homes in progress.

Transformations of former office spaces and redevelopments of vacant buildings are taking place alongside a range of brand new schemes, whilst recently completed residential properties are being snapped up by keen city dwellers.

According to Liverpool City Council’s most recent data on homes being created across the city – November 2015’s Residential Development Update report – last year was proving to be an “outstanding” year for construction as the whole of Liverpool saw £243 million of residential projects reach completion between January and October.

Throughout the city this equated to some 1,144 new homes and 2,522 student bedrooms and, according to the research, the city centre accounted for a healthy share of the stock.

“The city centre in particular has seen a welcome return to pre-recession levels, with 243 units completed this year so far,” the report highlighted when it was released towards the end of last year.

“A further 1,419 are currently on site, with 180 possibly completing by the end of the year; the remainder finishing during 2016 and 2017.”

It’s not just the volume of central homes and student rooms that appears to be on the rise but also the quality, as “high spec fixtures and fittings” are said to be a sign of the improving accommodation which is being created.

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who

IS HEADING FOR THE CENTRE? Whilst central Liverpool’s number of homes may be reaching new highs, its population of residents has been growing over time alongside the area’s ongoing regeneration and expansion into now thriving communities such as the Baltic Triangle.

“Over the last couple of decades the number of people living in Liverpool city centre has more than trebled to approaching 40,000 due to a combination of the resurgence in the city’s economy, extensive regeneration of retail and leisure facilities, expansion of the three universities and the policies of local bodies,” explains Professor Richard Evans, acting director and professor of urban and regional policy at Liverpool John Moores University’s (LJMU) European Institute for Urban Affairs.

“Extensive provision of new apartments and conversions has augmented an already attractive city centre residential offer owing to its number of attractive Georgian and Edwardian properties.

“The influx of professionals and students lured by the convenience and buzz of city centre facilities and nightlife has both boosted the local economy in terms of retail and services

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and also added to the city’s skills base.”

Such is the demand from young professionals to be in amongst the city’s main hive of activity that developers seem to be targeting them specifically with new developments.

The Residential Development Update suggests a “current trend” of studio apartments being built in large projects such as the Baltic Triangle’s Norfolk Street and Bridgewater House, as well as 2 Moorfields and North Point in Pall Mall around the commercial district – an area of the city centre which is also seeing residential conversions of former vacant office spaces become more frequent after measures allowing such transitions to go ahead without planning permission were made permanent by the government.

The long-term relaxation of the rules, which was initially intended to expire this month, has previously been welcomed by some local experts who expect it to positively impact on the city’s employers looking to recruit from a local talent pool and also see it as a means of providing more properties in the area which will attract first-time buyers.

In recent weeks further lifelines have also been announced nationally for buyers looking to get a foot on the property ladder with help from the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ which could provide potential for the influx of young

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HOT TOPIC

“THE INFLUX OF PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS LURED BY THE CONVENIENCE AND BUZZ OF CITY CENTRE FACILITIES AND NIGHTLIFE HAS BOTH BOOSTED THE LOCAL ECONOMY IN TERMS OF RETAIL AND SERVICES AND ALSO ADDED TO THE CITY’S SKILLS BASE.” professionals setting up home in the city centre to continue.

For instance, Barclays Mortgages is introducing 100% mortgages to remove the “significant burden” high deposits place on first-time buyers and their parents.

Through the initiative, ‘family helpers’ will need to pay in savings equal to 10% of the property price, which will then be paid back to them three years later with interest rather than the money having to be ‘gifted’ to their relatives.

Meanwhile, Liverpool city centre accommodation has also been upping its game for renters, with Private Rented Sector (PRS) schemes which see whole complexes of apartments developed to be managed and wellmaintained by one company as opposed to numerous individual private landlords buying into the sites.

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has previously credited such schemes with lifting the quality of central homes for those renting properties.

“The arrival of major investment funds backing the Private Rental Sector in city centre apartments is improving the residential offer,” he says in the Residential Development Update.

“The majority of what was built in the city centre (as with many other northern cities) during the last boom of 2002-2007 was not of

particularly great quality and was often designed for the buy-to-let investor/speculator.

I am encouraged that this emerging new sector, where investor/developers will retain ownership of their properties will bring forward higher quality design and larger units in well managed developments.”

So far the waterfront has seen prominent PRS developments get underway, with Queens Dock’s completed The Keel – the result of a residential conversion of the former HMRC office building - prove so successful in attracting tenants that its developers Glenbrook Property and Moorfield have this year submitted plans to build an entirely new block of 257 apartments on adjacent vacant land.

Construction is still underway on Promenade Estates’ fellow PRS scheme Baltic Village, which overlooks the waterfront and neighbours the Baltic Triangle and will include features such as a hotel-style concierge for tenants. The scheme, however, attracted the attention of investors early on and has already been sold to Vista Fund and Hermes Investment Management for more than £50m in what was one of the largest PRS transactions outside of London at the time.

Further PRS schemes are expected to act as a magnet for renters in Liverpool as City Residential managing director, Alan Bevan

kicked off 2016 with an outlook that suggested £150m worth of such developments were in the pipeline and still to be announced in the city.

Alan welcomed the new developments amid a call for further residential stock which isn’t being purpose-built solely for students, who are seemingly increasing their demand for central accommodation which will position them amongst city centre activity as well as being a stone’s throw from the ‘Knowledge Quarter’, where universities which currently attract more than 50,000 students to Liverpool are continuing to grow their presence.

The level of student development in the city shows little sign of slowing down, with planning applications being submitted and large-scale schemes like Bevington Developments’ 1,019 new student homes across four new blocks near to LJMU’s Byrom Street campus being given the go-ahead.

This comes despite previous questions over whether the city centre’s student accommodation provisions have reached their peak, as an independent review into the demand, supply and impact concluded that there doesn’t need to be a moratorium on further projects.

Student numbers are expected to “remain stable” in Liverpool with some older accommodation reaching the end of its life.

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Melling Road, Aintree, L9 0LG Prices from £185,000 or £148,000 with ONLY 2 PLOTS REMAINING

FREE FLOORING THROUGHOUT Four bedroom semi-detached homes with fully integrated kitchens & contemporary bathrooms.

With only 3 plots available call today to take advantage of this fantastic Spring Offer.

Glenwyllin Road, Waterloo, L22 4RN Prices from £250,000 or £200,000 with ONLY 2 PLOTS REMAINING

FREE FLOORING THROUGHOUT FOR RESERVATIONS PLACED IN MAY*

These four bedroom semi-detached homes are situated in a sought after area of Waterloo and have been carefully crafted with bespoke fixtures and fittings.

Booker Avenue, Allerton, L18 7HH Offers over £275,000 or £220,000 with ONLY 2 PLOTS AVAILABLE BUILD COMPLETION DUE SEPTEMBER 2016 A new development of 3 bed semi-detached homes situated in the sought after area of Allerton. The spacious homes are carefully designed, with fitted kitchens & integrated appliances, with contemporary bathrooms and ensuite tiled throughout. With an abundance of local amenities, transport links and top rated schools – it makes this an ideal home for the modern family. Off plan reservations now being taken.

Moorgate Avenue, Crosby, L23 0UE Prices from £295,000 or £236,000 with ONLY ONE PLOT AVAILABLE BUILD COMPLETION DUE JUNE 2016 A unique , architecturally designed 4 bed detached home situated in the sought after area of Crosby. With contemporary fitted kitchens and integrated appliances , modern bathrooms and ensuite tiled throughout, this one of a kind home will be finished to a high specification. With generous living accommodation, gardens & off road parking this ideal family home can now be reserved off plan. Call us today to register your interest.

Help to Buy Forth Homes are help to buy approved developers. Help to buy prices represent 80% of the full purchase price shown. Help to Buy purchases are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price by means of a conventional mortgage, savings and deposit where required. Eligible applicants will be offered an equity loan of up to 20% of the market price, interest free for the first 5 years. At the start of year six a fee of 1.75% is payable on the equity loan, which rises annually by RPI inflation plus 1%. Only available on selected properties in England. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Terms and conditions apply. Please speak to your financial advisor for full details. Prices and details correct at time of distribution. Some images may be for illustration purposes only. Please speak to a Forth Homes sales advisor for more information.

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Hall Road East, Blundellsands, L23 8TS Prices From £595,000 or £476,000 with ONLY ONE PLOT REMAINING An exclusive development of 4 bedroom executive homes, due for completion in June, and built to the developers Platinum specification.

Early reservations allow the buyer to hand pick many interior finishes.

Visit our website www.forth-homes.com to TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR of the property

LAND REQUIRED Do you have land to sell?

At Forth Homes we are interested in a range of transactions from single unit builds to residential schemes of two hundred units or more.

We are always seeking new development opportunities and are willing to consider purchasing with or without planning permission.

Why should you choose us? · · ·

We work with the seller to obtain planning permission We use skilled in-house planning specialists We pay the best price for your land

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If you would like to discuss a viewing or the possible sale of your land please contact us on 0151 909 3007 or email Danielle@forth-homes.com

Forth Homes, building homes for the future.

Call us today 0151 909 3007 • sales@forth-homes.com

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Daring to be Different – Property to Rent in Liverpool

Ashton Way, Huyton Furnished

The Gallery, City Centre Furnished

Royal Quay, Docks Furnished

£575pcm

£650pcm

£695pcm

This well presented semi detached home comprising of an entrance hall, ground floor w.c., a bright sitting room with stairs to upper floors, modern dining kitchen with access to the large rear garden. To the first floor there is a family bathroom and two generously sized bedrooms.

The lawns will be mowed as part of the rent.

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News story that caught my eye JULIA CASIMO partner, John Kerr Chartered Accountants It seems like only days since the Panama Papers story broke, with details of the rich/not so rich and famous/not so famous off–shore tax planning via Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.

I was interested to see that on 9 May the full searchable online database of the 11 million Panama documents will be released. I won’t be doing much searching myself, but I think HMRC will be and a few people might need a second opinion on how robust their previously ‘bulletproof ’ tax planning actually is.

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SERVING A SECTION NOTICE Prior to 1 October 2015, landlords looking to regain possession of their properties at the end of a contract just needed to issue a date specific Section 21 notice.

With new changes for landlords having been introduced under the government’s Deregulation Bill, this has now changed and there are a few provisos in place which all landlords need to be aware of.

Proof of issue First of all, if you want to use a Section 21 notice you must to be able to prove you have issued the following valid documents at the start of a tenancy: 1. A valid gas safety certificate to the tenant 2. A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) 3. ‘How to rent’ guide, February 2016 4. Form 6A, prescribed information completed with Section 21 5. Deposit lodged correctly 6. A valid licence on the property, where applicable

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When can you serve it? How long does it last?

You can no longer serve the Section 21 at the start of the tenancy; you must now wait until four months of the tenancy have lapsed before serving, and then you must give the obligatory two months’ notice.

It’s no longer date specific, only to be two months’ notice after four months of tenancy have lapsed.

The Section 21 used to have no end life but this has also changed as, once served, the notice must be used within six months of issue or it will expire.

When can a Section 21 not be served?

If a property has a Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) order or has a complaint outstanding council decision, you cannot issue a Section 21 and you cannot use a Section 21 within six months of an improvement order being made.

With property maintenance it’s important you have dealt with or started to deal with any maintenance being reported to you within 14 days.

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NEWS NWPAs SIGNS UP NEW CATEGORY SPONSOR The final sponsorship opportunities remain available for this year’s NWPAs as another regional business has signed up.

The event will celebrate property success across the region

Wirral-based Bridging Finance Solutions is the latest company to sponsor a category at the prestigious property industry event, which has rebranded and expanded for 2016.

The firm, which provides short-term lending to property developers, investors and entrepreneurs, has put its name to the Best Commercial Let category for the 20 October awards ceremony.

Ahead of the event, which will celebrate residential and commercial property achievements across the North West when it takes place at Lutyens Crypt in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Bridging Finance Solutions managing director Steve Barber says: “We’re really looking forward to being part of the NWPAs for the first time. The awards are undoubtedly a key event in

the local property sector calendar and it’s great for us as a property finance specialist to have a strong presence.

“The event is a fantastic opportunity for the sector to come together and celebrate the achievements of the previous year.”

Bridging Finance Solutions joins a list of fellow category sponsors including MSB Solicitors, Redrow Homes Lancashire and North West, UK Business Supplies, Countryside, Paul Crowley & Co, The Foundry Agency, PCS Law and Yu Property Group.

Forth Homes is this year’s headline sponsor for the glittering ceremony which is organised by Move Publishing, the company behind Your Move magazine.

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WORK TO GET UNDERWAY ON AIGBURTH HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Work is about to commence on 40 new homes for Aigburth, the scheme’s developer has announced.

Elan Homes was recently granted planning permission to transform a 2.57-acre brownfield plot off Aigburth Road and Tramway Road into new housing.

The properties will come in two, three and four-bedroom varieties with a choice of mews, semi-detached and detached designs.

Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Homes in the North, says: “We’re constantly looking for new sites with development potential and following sell-out success at Carnatic Court, we’re excited to be back building in South Liverpool.

“While our previous development in the city offered large and luxurious properties, this new venture will appeal to first-time buyers, families and downsizers alike.”

The new houses will join Elan’s Regency Collection and their facades will blend in with the existing residential buildings in the South Liverpool area.

The first properties are expected to be released for sale early next year, although Elan is already said to be receiving enquiries from potential purchasers.

For further information call 0845 481 8801.

Four bedroom homes will be among the properties in Elan’s new development

This Sefton Park lot has a guide price of £325,000

INCREASED AUCTION LOTS A ‘GOOD SIGN’ FOR PROPERTY MARKET Auctioneer Sutton Kersh has announced instructions for its next auction are up year on year by almost a fifth.

The firm’s May event will see 102 lots go under the hammer which is “a good sign of the buoyancy of the property market in the Liverpool City Region,” according to associate director Cathy Holt.

Cathy adds: “It’s another big auction with some really varied opportunities coming to market, from plots of land and some with a nil reserve to commercial investments, vacant residential properties and some really good development prospects.

“We fully expect sales figures to be high again for the next auction.”

Sutton Kersh’s next sale will take place on 26 May at the Crowne Plaza, featuring 60 vacant residential lots plus nine commercial sites, 21 residential investment opportunities, seven plots of land and five development opportunities.

A sizeable semi-detached property in Sefton Park which includes six apartments, a three-bedroom semi-detached in Maghull and a twobedroom semi-detached property on Oxton Close are expected to be among the highlights for bidders.

For more information visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk/auctions.

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NEWS Merseyside firm bags top regional award Merseyside’s Impact Building Renewable Energy Solutions has been honoured at the Regional Energy Efficiency & Retrofit Awards 2016.

The Bootle-based company, which has been working in the building and contracting industry for more than 15 years, picked up the Small-Scale Project of the Year gong in the North West category for its Liverpool Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligation (HHCRO) Scheme.

Also known as Affordable Warmth, HHCRO provides funding to help eligible individuals reduce their heating costs through the installation of energy-efficient measures.

Jon Madigan, office manager at Impact, says: “Obviously it’s a tough industry and we’ve worked hard to excel in cavity wall, loft, solar and boiler measures so it’s good to receive recognition for something that we do well.”

Impact was also nominated in the Regional Boiler and Heating Installer of the Year category, making it onto a shortlist of six companies before coming second behind winner ME Energy Group.

Formerly known as the North West Regional Green Deal & ECO Awards, the Regional Energy Efficiency & Retrofit Awards recognise the work being carried out by the energy efficiency sector in the North West and honour the organisations which are excelling in the field.

Impact won the Small-Scale Project of the Year prize

HELP TO BUY PROVING POPULAR AT THE AVENUE

Reservations at The Avenue have been boosted the government’s Help to Buy scheme

Countryside has reported increased interest at The Avenue at NGV Liverpool, with 45 new homes snapped up within six months.

More than half of the reservations in the latest phase at the North Liverpool housing development have come through the Help to Buy scheme, with buyers taking advantage of the 5% deposit to secure one of the new luxury homes.

The Avenue at NGV Liverpool comprises of 200 homes, including a collection of show homes displaying Countryside’s most popular house designs.

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November 2015 and it’s been a privilege to be involved in the ongoing regeneration of what is now a thriving community.

“Help to Buy is proving to be immensely popular amongst first-time buyers, contributing to more than half of the 45 home reservations already, helping people to fulfil their

property aspirations.”

Once completed Norris Green Village will consist of 1,150 homes, playing a major part in Liverpool City Council’s regeneration of the area.

For more information about The Avenue at NGV Liverpool visit www.ngvliverpool.co.uk.

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NEWS LIVERPOOL INTERIOR DESIGNER ENJOYING CONSULTATIONS BOOST Interior designer Elaine Cunningham’s home consultations service is said to have gained momentum since expansion work on her flagship Aigburth store began.

New interior design displays are said to be increasing demand at the store

The first floor of the South Liverpool shop is currently in the process of being extended to allow Elaine’s business to showcase more of its roomsets and display highlights from its latest ranges.

With some of the new displays already in place as the expansion progresses towards a June completion, head designer Helen Kaufman says: “We were doing really well with the consultations but the refurb of the store has increased their demand because the clients get to see the products on display. We now have a lot more stock on the premises.”

To handle the increased demand for the home consultations, the business is recruiting a parttime trainee interior stylist to work alongside Elaine and Helen. Further hires are expected to follow.

The Aigburth store’s ground floor plays host to

the Elaine Cunningham Home Furnishings, with the Elaine Cunningham Design Studio occupying the soon to be revamped upper level.

Launched as Elaine Cunningham Interiors in 2006, the shop provides everything from wallpapers and carpets to furniture and lighting, as well as interior design and made-to-measure curtain services.

For more information visit www.elainecunningham.co.uk.

HOLLYBANK HOMES LAUNCHES PART EXCHANGE SCHEME A new part exchange scheme has been launched by Hollybank Homes to help prospective buyers.

The developer has teamed up with PX Partnerships to assist homeowners looking to purchase a new property at its Woolton Rise site in South Liverpool.

The initiative, which can also be considered by those looking to purchase at the site through the government-backed Help to Buy scheme, will aim to help buyers avoid problems such as sales falling through, long chains which delay the process and estate agency fees.

Buyers choosing the part exchange option can also benefit from staying in their current home for up to two weeks after completion, as well as free removal services.

Gary Buchanan, director of Hollybank Homes, says: “We are really excited to start part exchange on the development, and we have already had a lot of interest, it makes the whole buying process simple without any stress of a sale falling through or a large chain.”

Part exchange can now help buyers at Woolton Rise

FINANCIAL FIRM CELEBRATES DECADE IN BUSINESS Specialist lender Bridging Finance Solutions (BFS) is celebrating its milestone 10th anniversary in business.

The Merseyside-based firm, which was launched in 2006 by managing director Steve Barber, is continuing to grow its customer base as it works to unlock funding for businesses such as property developers and investors.

Accredited by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), BFS now operates a 14-strong team of underwriting, business development, marketing and financial control experts alongside its professional partners.

As the firm celebrates a decade in business, Steve says: “We have been through and out of the recession and grown stronger for it, growing steadily year on year and ensuring we can provide finance that is relevant for the market at that time.

“We are partnering more and more with high street lenders as a way of unlocking funds, ensuring deals are completed in the time available. Our work with banks, solicitors, brokers and accountants is increasing every day as they become more aware of the various ways bridging can be used and how and where to use it.

“I’m incredibly proud of everything we've achieved and look forward to developing the business further as we continue to make our mark on the finance and bridging sectors.”

For more information visit ww.bridgingfinance-solutions.co.uk.

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HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU FEEL THE BEATLES ARE TO LIVERPOOL? Looking back, I don't think the city fathers have always appreciated the potential of The Beatles.

For example, the original Cavern Club was filled in as part of the development of the Liverpool underground. Similarly, in the 1980s, Radio City was involved with setting up the “Beatle City” exhibition on Seel Street but it didn't last very long due to lack of demand.

What has changed everything for me is the budget airlines, and in more recent years the return of the cruise liners. I think initially it was the airlines which brought football tourism and Beatles tourism and made it a lot more accessible for people in Europe to come to Liverpool.

You can see with The Beatles that visitor numbers are growing and I don't think it has yet reached its peak.

“We must bear in mind the younger generation; it’s important that we get school kids interested in what The Beatles meant culturally to the city and what they meant culturally to the world.”

WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF THE BEATLES LEGACY GROUP? HOW DOES IT PLAN TO IMPROVE ON LIVERPOOL’S CURRENT BEATLES OFFERING? We must bear in mind the younger generation; it’s important that we get school kids interested in what The Beatles meant culturally to the city and what they meant culturally to the world.

The industry is already thriving with the likes of the Magical Mystery Tour, The Beatles Story, the Cavern Club etc – I think it’s just making sure that it maximises its potential really.

DO YOU THINK THE CITY MAKES ENOUGH OF ITS CONNECTION TO THE BAND? When people come to visit Liverpool, a lot of it’s down to The Beatles.

The number of people who have visited the new statues on the Pier Head has been enormous - it’s unbelievable the reaction it has had. I’ve been to cities such as Memphis and Nashville, and we don't want to make our Beatles’ offering too commercial - I’m sure the people in the various attractions wouldn't want that. We just want to make sure that when people come here they know they are getting a top quality service.

Places like Penny Lane and Strawberry Field are certainly in the remit of the group as they were mentioned in songs, but other places across the city region are being looked at too. With Penny Lane in particular, at the moment most of the shops [referenced in the song] are still there but there isn’t even parking facilities for tourists.

With Strawberry Field there is a Salvation Army initiative in the pipeline.

Overall it’s just to improve that experience so when people go to Penny Lane or Strawberry Field they feel as though they can spend some time there and spend some money in the local shops, rather than just getting straight back on the bus.

THE BEATLES LEGACY GROUP HAS HELD ITS FIRST INITIAL MEETINGS CAN YOU SHED ANY LIGHT ON HOW THEY HAVE GONE? There has been talk about having special events on anniversaries of album releases and that sort of thing. Also, the marketing people are looking at setting up some sort of analysis of people’s experiences but things are still in a very embryonic stage.

There will be announcements over the summer in terms of things that the general public will be able to have an input into.

THE FARM WILL BE PERFORMING AT A CONCERT LATER THIS YEAR TO SUPPORT MUSICIANS AGAINST HOMELESSNESS – A CAMPAIGN WHICH HAS BEEN SET UP TO INCREASE AWARENESS AROUND THE ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CHARITY CRISIS IS THE PROBLEM OF HOMELESSNESS SOMETHING CLOSE TO YOUR HEART? Once a year, Keith Mullin [The Farm’s guitarist], gets involved with selling the Big Issue in Liverpool, so this year I stood with him for an hour. It started me thinking about the increase in homelessness and how people’s attitudes towards homelessness have been changing for the worse over the years.

Since 2010 homelessness has increased massively, I don't know the significance of that date but you can draw your own conclusions.

When you walk round the streets today you can see the increase in homelessness, it’s visible.

Alan McGee (renowned music executive who discovered Oasis) suggested he wanted to do something and musicians have been asked to get involved. It's a way us as musicians can highlight society’s attitude towards the issue and highlight the demonisation of the homeless.

YOU HAVE BEEN INFLUENTIAL IN A NUMBER OF PROJECTS WHICH HAVE SOUGHT TO PUBLICISE THE HILLSBOROUGH FAMILIES’ -YEAR FIGHT FOR JUSTICE INCLUDING THE DON'T BUY THE SUN CONCERTS AND THE JUSTICE TONIGHT TOUR WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION TO THE VERDICT OF THE INQUESTS? It's a re-establishment of the truth. We all knew the truth, we were all there on that day. Justice Taylor’s Interim Report, which was published in August 1989, established the truth as well.

It didn't have the full picture, because he didn't have access to the files of the ambulance and fire services but his report condemned the police and said it was a failure of police control which caused the disaster.

The truth was there but it just got buried in the cover-up and the smears. What happened last month was a total vindication of a generation of fans and the families’ campaign.

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RE E L N O STAL G IA IN AN AGE OF GARGANTUAN MULTIPLEXES SUPER-SIZED POPCORN AND IMAX TECHNOLOGY IT’S EASY TO FORGET THAT A TRIP TO THE CINEMA WAS ONCE AS MUCH ABOUT ATMOSPHERE AS CELLULOID THRILLS THE GRAND OLD PICTUREHOUSES THAT ADORNED ALMOST EVERY LIVERPOOL NEIGHBOURHOOD WERE HAVENS OF ESCAPISM LOCAL TREASURES WE LOST WHEN THE LIKES OF ODEON AND SHOWCASE BECAME HOUSEHOLD NAMES MANY OF THESE STRIKING BUILDINGS ARE STILL WITH US TODAY RARELY IN THEIR ORIGINAL STATE OF SPLENDOUR BUT FOREVER A REMINDER OF A GOLDEN ERA THAT IS NO MORE YOUR MOVE TAKES A LOOK AT WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE CITY’S MOST FAMOUS PICTURE PALACES

The former Gaumont Cinema in Dingle

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THE SHOW GOES ON

Woolton Picture House remains as a cinema

Flashback to early last century and Liverpool was home to the North West’s most glamourous picturehouses. The Forum, The Scala, and Lime Street’s Palais De Luxe were beautiful Art Deco buildings that delivered the ‘complete’ cinematic experience, usually enhanced by live organ recitals and intervals of ice cream indulgence.

The end credits loomed for cinema’s golden era after World War II when the rise of TV revolutionised home entertainment. Several of the city’s picturehouses fought the googlebox against the odds, but few survived the multiplex invasion that followed decades later.

Reminders of the glory days can still be found across Liverpool as many of these buildings are still standing today. Strolling down Lime Street, it’s difficult to miss the Futurist; an iconic picturehouse that battled on with the tenacity of a silver screen hero when Odeon and National Amusements arrived on these shores, only to end up in a sorry state of dilapidation.

The 1912-built picture palace stood tall throughout the 1950s under the ownership of 20th Century Fox, but is now declared unsafe and at risk of collapse. This haven where generations of Merseyside families enjoyed unforgettable experiences is a forlorn shadow of its former self, earmarked for demolition to make way for Neptune Developments’ regeneration of Lime Street.

While many of Liverpool’s other golden-era picturehouses, such as Tuebrook’s once cuttingedge Carlton Cinema, shared the Futurist’s fate, a number of these architectural treasures have been given a new lease of life.

The Picturedrome in Kensington is now a JD Wetherspoons pub, London Road’s great Paramount Theatre - which became the city’s first Odeon when the company acquired the site in the 1970s - is about to become student housing, and Anfield’s Gaumont Palace is a community centre.

Now called the Liverpool Lighthouse, the retired Anfield picturehouse provides support to disadvantaged youngsters, families and elderly people through schemes which usually tie in with music and the arts. With its façade largely unchanged, the centre is a stellar example of how former cinemas can continue to play a role in the local community.

“I think it was important to keep the building in the community,” says Liverpool Lighthouse chief executive Modupe Omideyi. “When we bought it around 1990, Anfield was quite a lively area but things started closing up in the years that followed. If the cinema building was to close as well, it would have been another nail in the coffin of this area. The work that goes on here now is really important to the community.”

Another of Liverpool’s former picture palaces could one day be added to the list of repurposed cinemas as Dingle’s 1,500-seat Gaumont Cinema, a one-time bingo hall which currently lies vacant, has been the subject of various redevelopment plans over the years. Local property firm Warehouse Lifestyle Living is currently exploring the possibility of transforming the Gaumont with a mixed-use development which could include luxury flats alongside a retail and leisure offering.

“TIMES MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE THE RISE OF MULTIPLEXES, BUT THE IDEA OF GOING TO A TRADITIONAL PICTUREHOUSE IS MORE OF AN EXPERIENCE.” Anfield’s former Gaumont Palace

Although many of Liverpool’s most cherished picturehouses still exist in other forms, there are survivors from the golden age still in operation, with the singlescreen Woolton Picture House and Crosby’s community-run Plaza flying twin flags for the ways of old.

Nestled in the heart of leafy suburbia, the Woolton whisks film fanatics back to the good old days of independent cinema, a time when going to the movies was as much about the ambience and the ice cream intermission as the film itself.

So how is it that humble picturehouses like the Woolton have come to hold their own in a world of Goliath multiplexes?

According to the cinema’s manager Joseph Carmichael, it’s all about the experience they offer, the public’s hunger for nostalgia in the current climate, and the picturehouse’s ability to move with the times without compromising its ethos.

“I believe the reason we’ve been able to keep it running is that we’ve updated the technology as times moved on to give people the most up-to-date experiences, but also kept the original feel for a cinema,” he tells Your Move.

“Times may have changed since the rise of multiplexes, but the idea of going to a traditional picturehouse is more of an experience. Everyone seems to be into nostalgia now, everyone likes the old style.

People are interested in going back to the old days as a one-off experience.”

The Woolton has had to evolve to survive. In late 2011, the cinema secured a liquor licence to sell alcoholic drinks on the premises, a move that Joseph describes as “extremely successful”.

Our 24/7 culture and need for consumer choice allowed multiplexes to thrive, but the continued success of the Woolton and the emergence of the retro-themed Liverpool Small Cinema on Victoria Street prove there’s still a market for traditional picturehouse experiences and the fuzzy sense of nostalgia they conjure.

Watching a film amid the Art Deco elegance of the Woolton’s interiors or gazing upon the decaying shell of the Futurist, it’s easy to get misty-eyed for the magical picturehouses Liverpool has lost over the years and ponder a troubling question: did we let them slip away too easily?

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THE BAKER’S DOZEN Baltic Bakehouse, Bridgewater Street Adding a dash of sourdough artistry to Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, those folks at the Baltic Bakehouse are masters of all things bready. Naturally that includes doughnuts, which they offer stuffed with a range of sumptuous filling, including peanut butter, lemon curd, and even Flake chocolate bars.

RINGS TO RULE THEM ALL Portland Street 358, Smithdown Road Portland Street 358 brings flavours from around the world to Smithdown Road, serving up a globe-spanning range of street food, spirits and beers. Its Doughnut Sandwich, which consists of two bready rings filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with caramel sauce, is a signature dessert that will have your inner Homer Simpson salivating like nobody’s business.

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Tour of Liverpool gin bars, www.ginjourney.com With the warmer months fast approaching our invitation to the first official Gin Journey (tickets £45) of spring was very welcome indeed.

Having launched its first London venture back in 2013 it was only a matter of time before the Gin Journey made its way to Liverpool, putting its own unique stamp on the city’s vibrant cocktail scene.

Our hopes were high as we made our way to Oh Me Oh My - the first stop of the night - where we were greeted by our ‘Gin Guardian’ Kate and whisked up onto the majestic roof garden (pictured).

After acquainting ourselves with the rest of the group we were served a specially brewed G ‘n’ Tea (Oh Me Oh My is a sister venture of Leaf on Bold Street so we knew it would be good!) – Leaf rose petal tea infused with Liverpool Gin and topped with Fever Tree tonic and a rose petal garnish – a light and refreshing start. Suitably impressed we sipped away overlooking the Royal Liver Building and the River Mersey as we were told all about the tricks and tips of gin tasting and the spirit’s long and colourful history with the city.

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we ventured across the city to the Baltic Triangle (via Gin Carriage), where we found ourselves in one of Liverpool’s most exciting summer venues, the Botanical Garden. Here we sampled a Rosemary and Sloe Gin Fizz – Plymouth Sloe Gin, lemon and sugar, topped with soda and a rosemary garnish – as Kate imparted yet more of her vast gin knowledge onto us.

We jumped at the opportunity to order some of the Cuban street food (not included in the ticket price) on offer, courtesy of Finca Liverpool - bunuelos and cubanos proved firm favourites.

By now we were starting to recognise certain botanicals and discovering our favourite blends as we moved onto Filter & Fox and my personal favourite cocktail of the evening, the Marmalade Spritz. A zesty blend of Sipsmith and Campari with a bar spoon of orange marmalade, pink grapefruit juice and topped with Cava and San Pellegrino. A distinctive flavour which I’m sure is going to become my drink for the summer.

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a vibrant venue where we sampled one of its latest creations; a Rhubarb Ramos. This is no ordinary cocktail as it took a whole 12 minutes of shaking for the perfect consistency, using Warner Edwards (the gold dust of gin) mixed with rhubarb, sugar, lemon and lime, with cream and egg white for a silky smooth finish. A splash of absinthe was added to unleash the flavours.

With the evening drawing to a close we approached the final destination of our Gin Journey - the business district’s atmospheric speakeasy, Jenny’s Bar. Here we were served up a very 70s (and very wonderful) Disco Ginferno - Whitley Neil gin with sugar syrup, lemon juice, pink grapefruit and peche de vigne, topped off with Fever Tree tonic.

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Highlights MAY 13

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Over 2,000 lanterns made to look like shard s of broken stained glass from the church were create d by local schoolchildren from across Merseyside for the event.

Manic Street Preachers

Echo Arena The Manics return to Liverpool for the first time since 2010 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic fourth album ‘Everything Must Go’, which features arguably the Welsh rockers’ most well known track ‘A Design for Life’.

Writing on the Wall Festival Presents:

14 An Evening with Alexei Sayle

LEAF Bold Street’s LEAF hosts Alexei Sayle as part of WoWFest 2016. The Anfield-born comedian and actor will tell tales from the second installment of his memoir, ‘Thatcher Stole my Trousers’.

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Russell Kane

St George’s Hall Multi-awarding winning comedian and TV star Russell Kane stops off at St George’s Hall with his new stand-up show all about growing up, growing down and how no one is ever the ‘right’ age.

18 Francis Bacon: Invisible Rooms

Tate Liverpool (until 18 September) Tate Liverpool presents the largest Francis Bacon exhibition ever staged in the North of England with over 30 paintings, rarely seen drawings and documents from the Irish-born artist on display.

The Kazimier presents Omphalos:

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Pattie Boyd’s spring exhibition includes intimate shots of the musical icons and their famous friends including Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood.

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Mike Peters presents The Alarm

St George’s Hall Stand-up veteran and ‘Have I Got News For You’ regular Mark Steel presents his latest show, ‘Who Do I Think I Am?’ - a surprising tale of discovery told with aplomb.

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Families enjoyed fantastic weather at the event which showcased numerous historic steam trains, engines, lorries and boats.

Cavern Club Mike Peters brings his one man band ‘The Alarm’ concept to the Cavern Club as part of the ‘Spirit Of ’86 in 2016’ tour. The show will feature a recreation of the setlist played 30 years ago including The Alarm’s biggest hits ‘Sixty Eight Guns’ and ‘Spirit of ‘76’.

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