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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM / ISSUE 424 / 14 OCT – 27 OCT 2016 / FREE EVERY FORTNIGHT

The rise of PRS

Demand and potential keeps growing for rental concept

TASTE OF AUTUMN

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LIVERPOOL MUSIC WEEK

LOCAL FOODIE TIPS & IDEAS

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CONTENTS

EDITOR’S LETTER With property developments ongoing and further schemes on the horizon, Liverpool continues to be a hotbed of home building activity – but it’s not all about catering for buyers.

We shine the spotlight on the Private Rented Sector (PRS), which has been gathering momentum throughout 2016 and shows no sign of slowing down.

As the concept continues to bring largescale rental developments to the city, boosting standards for those opting to live as tenants, we look at what’s fuelling the demand and what lies ahead.

And the temperature may be dropping but we’ve hooked up with some of Liverpool’s most renowned chefs to bring you hearty autumn recipes filled with warming seasonal ingredients.

Plus, rising musical stars Clean Cut Kid take time out of their hectic schedule to talk about their forthcoming Liverpool Music Week show, and we check out family friendly café Wigwam in time for half term.

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Market highlights Homes with plenty of space to entertain

25 Event Bluerow Homes launches new Ropewalks office 27 News Countdown to Landlord and Property Show 32 ON THE COVER Hot Topic The rise of PRS in Liverpool 38 Make Your Move Handy tips and top homes for first-time buyers

44 Talent in the City Clean Cut Kid get ready for their Liverpool Music Week show 47 Food & Drink With half term approaching, we try out the family friendly Wigwam 50 Autumnal Delights Local foodie tips and hearty recipes for the new season 53 Event Bold Street’s Miyagi kicks off new music lounge nights 54 Streetlife What’s on around the city

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

StoPentertain ACE ACCOMMODATE FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN STYLE

£485,000 CA MBR I D G E ROA D BLU NDEL L S A N DS L An open plan kitchen living and dining area is at the heart of this luxurious four-bedroom detached home situated in the sought after area of Blundellsands. After enjoying drinks and nibbles, invite guests through for a big screen experience in this property’s lavish cinema room.

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ÂŁ400,000 (offers over) M A R I N E T E R RAC E WATE R LOO L A truly unique property, this fourbedroom end terrace overlooking the Marina Lake offers plenty of space to entertain, boasting an elegant dining room with access to a well-appointed kitchen and stately reception room complete with grand piano.

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ÂŁ750,000 BE E CH LAN E L This exclusive five-bedroom detached Calderstones home boasts an impressive family dining kitchen, perfect for entertaining. It comes with integrated wine racks, ample floor space and plenty of natural light from several windows and French doors leading onto an extensive garden.

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Orchard Dell Cottage, Hale Village, L24

Offers Over £650,000

Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L19

Offers Over £500,000

• 6 Bedroom Semi Detached • 3 Reception Rooms • Plus Reception Hall • Double Bedrooms Throughout

• 4 Bedroom Former Gardeners Cottage • Approximately 200 Years Old • Character Features Throughout • Secluded Woodland Location

Queens Drive, Mossley Hill, L18

£440,000

• 6 Bedroom Semi Detached • 4 Reception Rooms • Ground Floor Bathroom • Good Size Bedrooms

W NE

W NE

Mather Avenue, Allerton, L18

£430,000

• Highly Sought After L18 Location • Close Proximity to Calderstones Park • 4 Bedroom Detached Family Home • Superbly Presented Throughout

Woolton Road, Woolton, L25

£400,000

Stonehaven Close, Childwall, L16

£175,000

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L16 Cul-de-sac • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Property • Spacious Lounge & Kitchen/Breakfast Room

West Farm, Greenhill Road, L18

Dunbabin Road, Wavertree, L15

Offers Over £390,000

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

• Highly Sought After L25 Location • Close Proximity to Woolton Village • 4 Bedroom Semi Detached Property • 2/3 Reception Rooms

Offers Over £350,000

• Four Bedrooms • End Town House • Stunning Throughout • No Chain

Mossley Hill Drive, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £200,000

• Superbly Presented Two Bedroom Apartment • Situated Within a Highly Sought After L17 Location • Close Proximity to Sefton Park, Lark Lane & Allerton Road • Boasting an Array of Original Features

W NE

Nook Rise, Wavertree, L15

Offers Over £285,000 Booker Avenue, Allerton, L18

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Located Within L15 Conservation Area • Situated on a Large Corner Plot • 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached Property

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

open 7 days a week

£275,000

Silverton Road, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £270,000

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

Allerton: 0151 601 3003

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Boxwood Close, Roby, L36

Offers Over £270,000

• Three Bedroom Detached & Modern En Suite • Cul De Sac Location • Immaculate Throughout • Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The Rooley, Huyton, L36

Offers Over £260,000

Offers Over £210,000

Ewart Road, Childwall, L16

Stonehouse Mews, Allerton, L18

£195,000

Offers Over £165,000 Aigburth Hall Road, Aigburth, L19

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• End Terrace • Three Bedrooms • Well Presented Throughout • Popular Location

open 7 days a week

Offers Over £200,000

Sefton Villas, Prince Alfred Road, L15

Offers Over £170,000

• Character Terrace • Three Bedrooms • No Chain • Popular Location

Offers Over £620,000

• Outstanding 4 Bedroom Detached • Sought After Gated Development • Opposite Calderstones Park • Open Plan Lounge And Dining Room

• 4 Bedroom Town House • 2 Reception Rooms • Modern Newly Fitted Kitchen • Modern Bathroom

Ullet Road, Aigburth, L17 • Outstanding 2 Bedroom Duplex Apartment • Grade II Listed Character Building • Balcony with Views Over Sefton Park • Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L16 Location • Three Bedroom Extended Semi-Detached Property • Spacious Lounge & Dining Roomt

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After South Liverpool Cul-de-sac • Three Bedroom Detached Property • Two Spacious Reception Rooms

Edge Lane Drive, Old Swan, L13

£200,000

• Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • No Chain • Popular Location

• 4 Bedroom Detached • Good Size Rooms Throughout • Immaculate Presentation • 2 Reception Rooms

Sherwell Close, Wavertree, L15

Dulas Road, Wavertree, L15

Derby Lane, Old Swan, L13

Offers Over £165,000

• Four Bedroom Semi Detached • Refurbished Throughout • High Standard Finish • Modern Kitchen

Offers Over £165,000

Railbrook Hey, Old Swan, L13 • 4 Bedroom Detached • Cul-de-sac Location • Ground Floor Shower Room • 2 Reception Rooms

Allerton: 0151 601 3003

£240,000

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W NE

St Anthony’s Road, Crosby, L23

Offers Over £800,000 Poplar Avenue, Crosby, L23

• No Chain • Large Plot • Six Bedrooms • Recently Renovated

D CE U D RE

Poplar Avenue, Crosby, L23

£395,000

• No Chain • Detached Residence • Massive Potential • Early Viewing Recommended

Beech Park, Crosby, L23

Offers Over £345,000

£240,000 Moor Drive, Crosby, L23

Offers Over £240,000

Offers Over £290,000 The Northern Road, Crosby, L23

• Four Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • Two Receptions • Character Property

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• Four Bedrooms • Modern Bathroom • Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Two Reception Rooms

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Priesthouse Lane, Formby, L37

Offers Over £350,000

• Three double bedrooms • Modern kitchen • Three receptions • Thatched cottage

ED UC D RE

W NE

W NE

Offers Over £350,000

D CE U D RE

• Three Double Bedrooms • Beautifully Presented • Sunny Rear Garden • Detached Garage With Utility Area

• Three Good Sized Bedrooms • Two Receptions • Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Sunnt Rear Garden

Haddington Road, Crosby, L23 • Four Double Bedrooms • Rare Opportunity • Beautifully Presented • Landscaped Gardens

ED UC D RE

Forefield Lane, Crosby, L23

Offers Over £600,000

W NE

• Five bedroom detached house with large extension • Popular cul-de-sac location • Vicinity of Crosby's local amenities • Three reception rooms

W NE

Hall Road East, Blundellsands, L23 • New Build • Four Bedrooms • Help To Buy Available!

• One Plot Remaining!

• Desirable ‘Moor Park’ Location • Four Bedrooms • Massive Potential • Secluded And Good Sized Plot

ED UC D RE

Willow Way, Crosby, L23

Offers Over £750,000

Offers Over £270,000

The Esplande, Waterloo, L22

Offers Over £200,000

• No Chain • Waterfront Location • Three Bedrooms • Lounge/Dining Room

Crosby: 0151 909 3003

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Rosedale Avenue, Crosby, L23

W NE

W NE

Offers in region of £170,000

Burdett Road, Waterloo, L22

Offers Over £170,000

• No Chain • Three Good Sized Bedrooms • Modern Kitchen And Bathroom • Good Sized Gardens

• No Chain • Spacious Family Home • Walking Distance to Crosby Village • Good Sized Sunny Rear

Deyes Court, Maghull, L31

£150,000

ED UC D RE

Lyra Road, Waterloo, L22

Offers Over £150,000

• No Chain • Four Bedrooms • Good Sized Kitchen/Dining Room • Walking Distance To Shops, Schools And Transport Links

• No Chain • Modern Kitchen/Breakfast With Balcony • Private Gated Development • Three Bedrooms

Offers Over £145,000

W NE

Offers Over £115,000 Sharples Crescent, Crosby, L23

• Stunning Two Bedroom Property • Highly Sought After L21 Location • Spacious Lounge & Kitchen/Dining Room • Modern Family Bathroom

Offers Over £110,000

ED UC D RE

Offers Over £70,000

• No Chain • Three Bedrooms • Private Garden • Quiet Location

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Chelsea Road, Bootle, L20 • Two Bedrooms • Traditional Terrace • Ideal For Any Ftb/Investor • Viewing Highly Recommended

open 7 days a week

Galsworthy Avenue, Netherton, L30

£100,000

• No Chain • Three Good Sized Bedrooms • Two Receptions • Modern Bathroom

• No Chain • Well Presented • Ground Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms

ED UC D RE

Louis Braille Close, Netherton, L30

Hawkshead Drive, Litherland, L21 • Beautifully Presented • Three Bedrooms • Sought After Location • Newly Installed Kitchen

ED UC D RE

Trent Way, Litherland, L21

Offers Over £150,000

• Three Bedrooms • Character Family Home • Beautifully Presented • Close to all Amenities

W NE

W NE

Sycamore Road, Waterloo, L22

W NE

Offers Over £42,000

Palmerston Drive, Litherland, L21 • Offered On Shared Ownership Scheme • Two Double Bedrooms • Modern KitchenOpening Onto Dining Room • Good Sized Lounge

Crosby: 0151 909 3003

£25,000

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Sales Park Lane Plaza, L1 £120,000 • • • • • •

West Tower, L3 £235,000

Super location by Liverpool One/Baltic Triangle Good Sized one bed apartment Fitted Kitchen with appliances Balcony of double bedroom Lift in building Parking

Situated on the 20th Floor giving spectacular views of the River, Liver Building and beyond, this two bedroom, two bathroom executive apartment offers unique inner city living. Finished to the highest specification with contemporary fitments to kitchen and bathrooms, together with heating and air cooling system, highs speed lifts, 24 hr concierge and cctv system, this stylish property must be viewed.

Sovereign Hey, L11 Offers in the Region of £79,995 • • • • •

Spacious four bed end town house Two reception rooms Double glazed windows Gardens front, side and rear Prime buy to let investment

City Lofts, Princes Dock £239,950

Ivanhoe Road, Aigburth £205,000

Beetham Tower, L3 £189,950

Linnet Lane, Sefton Park Reduced £165,000

• Waterfront apartment with views • Two bedroom, two bathroom • Luxury fittings throughout • Secure parking • Concierge, prime location

• Outstanding two bed apartment • Set in Victorian Villa • Close to Sefton Park • Two modern bathrooms • Separate kitchen, parking

• Executive apartment with views • Refurbished to high standard • New kitchen separate from lounge • Two bedroom, two bathrooms • Secure parking, concierge

• Beautifully appointed apartment • Victorian Villa • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom • Separate modern kitchen • Gardens and parking

Unity Building, L3 £145,000

Trafalgar Warehouse, L3 £145,000

Haselbeech Crescent, L11 Reduced £76,950

Naseby Street, L4 £64,950

• Impressive Georgian Building • Warehouse style apartment • Lounge with spiral staircase • Mezzanine with additional area • Secure underground parking

• Beautifully modernised house • Three double bedrooms • Gas central heating • Great family home • Parking and gardens

Keppie Massie are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £62,500 for 1 Naseby Street, L4 5TT. Anyone wishing to place an offer on the property should contact Keppie Massie, 10 Rumford Place, L3 9DG, 0151 236 9660 prior to exchange of contracts

• Executive two bed • Two bathroom apt • Lounge with balcony • Modern fitments • 24hr concierge, resident’s gym

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South Ferry Quay, L3 £950pcm

2 bedroom penthouse apartment with balconies marina and river views.

Boasting two balconies with dual aspect views, this duplex apartment is situated in the tranquil surroundings of this beautiful apartment are something very rarely found in the normal hustle and bustle of a major City Centre with its plethora of restaurants, shops, museums and attractions.

The stylish and historic Coberg Dock setting with its neighbouring sights provides an intoxicating maritime backdrop to this penthouse apartment.

Briefly comprising; entrance hall, open plan lounge, dining room and fitted dining kitchen, guest bedroom and bathroom and to the first floor; the master bedroom with en suite, study area and access to balconies.

This property must be viewed to appreciate the excellent accommodation on offer.

Carnatic Road, L18 £1650pcm

Tradewind Square, L1 £1100pcm

Water Street, L3 £1100pcm

• 3 Bedroom Duplex Apartment • 10th Floor with Great Views • Fully Furnished • 2 Bathrooms • 24hr Concierge & Gym

• 2 Bed Duplex Penthouse Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • En-suite • Furnished • Large outside terrace

• Two Bedroom • 4th Floor Apartment • Views of River Mersey • Fitted Kitchen • Furnished, allocated parking

D CE DU RE

Unity Building, L3 £1300pcm

• Luxury Couch House • Electric Gated Access • Fitted Kitchen & Utility Room • En-suite To Master • DG & Underfloor Heating

East Quay, L1 £1075pcm

Clarendon Road, L19 £550pcm

Clarendon Road, L19 £525pcm

• Spacious First Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Fitted Kitchen • Communal Gardens • Off Road parking

• 2 Bedroom Apartment • Top Floor • Close to South Parkway station • Overlooking Garston Park • Gas & Water Bills included

• 1 Bedroom Apartment • Top Floor • Close to south Parkway station • Overlooking Garston Park • Gas & Water Bills included

D CE DU RE

Parkfield Road, L17 £750pcm

• Spacious Two Bedroom • Views of River Mersey • Secure Parking • Fully Furnished • Available Immediately!!

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£108,000 The Collegiate

£229,950 West Tower

One Bedroom Apartment Secure Car Parking Space Communal Gardens EPC - C

We are delighted to offer this one bedroom, ground floor apartment situated in the impressive and Grade II listed Collegiate Building.

£76,000

Two Bedroom Apartment Stunning River Views En-Suite Shower Room EPC - B

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this beautifully presented apartment situated in the iconic and highly desirable West Tower!

£117,500

£110,000

£119,950

Cable Yard

Mono Building

The Collegiate

City Gate East

80% Shared Equity One Bedroom Apartment Timber Decked Balcony EPC - C

Two Bedroom Apartment Ideal First Time Buy or Investment Opportunity EPC - C

One Bedroom Apartment Timber Decked Balcony Secure Allocated Parking EPC - E

Two Bedroom Apartment En-Suite Shower Room Secure Car Parking Space EPC - B

£120,000

£125,00

£129,950

£134,950

Cinnamon Building

City Quay

Westminster Chambers

Circle 109

Two Bedroom Apartment Ropewalks Location Fully Fitted Kitchen EPC - B

Two Bedroom Apartment Beautifully Presented Allocated Parking EPC - C

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

Two Bedroom Apartment En-Suite Shower Room Balcony With City Views EPC - B

£137,500

£145,000

£169,950

£315,000

One Park West

One Park West

29 Cornhill

Chancery House

One Bedroom Apartment Excellent Location No Chain EPC - B

One Bedroom Apartment Stunning Views Secure Car Parking Space EPC - C

Two Bedroom Apartment En-Suite Shower Room Two Balconies EPC - D

Three Bedroom Penthouse In The Fantastic Conversion En-Suite Shower Room Modern Fitted Kitchen

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Aigburth Vale

South Ferry Quay

A stunning 18th Century cottage, which has been previously refurbished and converted to a luxury three storey, four bedroom home located in the Sefton Park area. The conversion has maintained the original

features and character of the property including exposed wooden beams. The property offers an open plan lounge and kitchen which is fully fitted and equipped to a high standard. Fully furnished and parking .

£650pcm

A spacious two bed apartment. Fully furnished to a high standard. Fully fitted and equipped kitchen. Stunning views from balcony overlooking the marina and across to the Cathedral. Secure allocated parking.

£675pcm

The property has been recently re-decorated and re-carpeted throughout and a viewing is essential to appreciate this stunning apartment.

£750pcm

£725pcm

The Reach

City Quay

Westminster Chambers

Central Gardens

One Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Great Location

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Parking Included

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Parking Included

£850pcm

£1395pcm

£850pcm

£1,400pcm

Waterloo Warehouse

Quebec Quay

The Atrium

Stanza Court

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully furnished Parking Included

Two bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Parking included

Four Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Close To City Centre

Four Bedroom Townhouse Fully Furnished Driveway

2 MOORFIELDS We are delighted to offer for rent 68 studio apartments over two floors in this stunning new development.

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W NE

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• Award Winning Design • 6 Bedrooms • Barn Conversion • EPC D

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£165,000

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O/O £280,000

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• 4 Bed Detached • Cinema Room • Very contemporary • EPC D

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£140,000

£124,950

• Very well presented • Three storey • Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • EPC E

• 1 Bed Apartment • First Floor • Business District • EPC C

Kilburn Street, L21

£88,000

£85,000

• 3 bedrooms • Large terrace property • No Chain • EPC F

• 3 Bedrooms • Terrace Property • Renovated • EPC D

New Chinatown, L1

Herculaneum Quay, L3

£65,000

£55,000

From £136,818

• 2 Bed End Terrace • Ideal for 1st time buyers • Investment Option • EPC D

• 3 Bed Mid Terrac • Ideal for 1st Time Buyers • Investment option • EPC C

• River Views • Only 10% deposit • Excellent location • EPC TBC

Silkhouse Court, L2

Berry House, L1

North Point, L3 NE W

W NE

NE W

• Low deposits Finance subject to status • Guaranteed rental periods • EPC TBC

From £116,100

From £106,994

From £103,130

From £99,995

From £79,789

• Highly sought after location • Modern roof top garden • Rental Guarantee of 7% • EPC TBC

•Iconic Development •7% NET rent guarantee •Retail & leisure village •EPC TBC

• Waterfront Development • 7% NET Rent Guarantee • 101 Luxury Apartments • EPC TBC

• Business District • 193 aparts over 15 floors • NET returns of 5.75-6% • EPC TBC

• Guaranteed rental periods • Security on deposits • Studios and 1 Bedroom • EPC TBC

Century 21 is the largest estate agent in the world operating in 77 countries worldwide with over 110,000 agents.

Strand Plaza, L2

D CE DU RE

Water Street, L2

Akenside Street, L20

D CE DU RE

D CE DU RE

£110,000 • 3 Bed Town House • Long-term Tenant in Situ • Below Market Value • EPC B

£119,000 • 3 Bedrooms • End Terrace • Well presented • EPC C

Liverpool North, Crosby: 0151

From £64,704

541 9921 Liverpool South, Woolton: 0151 428 3647

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Queens Drive, L18

Corbridge Road, L16

Church End Mews, L24

Bancroft, L25

New Heys Drive, L18

W NE

W NE

D CE DU RE

£475,000

Upton Rocks Avenue

£295,000

• 5 Bed Detached • 3 Reception Rooms • En Suite • EPC E

£460,000

£399,950

• 4 bed detached • Handmade kitchen • Excellent location • EPC E

• 5 bed detached • 2 En-Suite Bedrooms • Double Garage • EPC C

North Road, L19

Cherry Vale, L25

Sandfield Rd, L25

£285,000

• Semi Detached • 4/5 Bedrooms • 2 Reception rooms • Awaiting EPC

• 5 Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Cul-Del-Sac Location • EPC C

Castle Street, L25

Heyscroft Road, L25

£219,950 • Grade II Listed • Lower Ground Floor • Private Entrance • EPC C

Greensbridge Lane, L26 D CE DU RE

W NE

W NE

£200,000

£195,950

£195,950

£189,950

£189,950

£175,000

• 2 Bed Penthouse Apt • Grassendale Park • Listed building • EPC D

• 4 bed end town house • Fully modernized • No chain • EPC D

• 2 Bed Semi • Detached Cottage • Rear Court Yard • EPC E

• 2 Bedroom • Cottage • Character features • EPC E

• 3 Bed Semi • Great location • EPC C

• End Cottage • 2 Double Bedrooms • 2 Reception Rooms • EPC D

Foxleigh, L26

Palmerston Drive, L25

Harrison Hey, L36

Byron Court, L25

Cranwell Road, L25

Palmerston Drive, L25

£175,000 • 3 Bed Detached • Modern Home • Sunny Aspect • EPC E

Whitney Road, L25

Gorton Road, L13

£174,950

£159,950

• 3 bed detached • Immaculately Presented • Garage • EPC D

• 2 Bedroom Apt • Ground Floor • Excellent Location • EPC C

Stonemasons Court, L25

Trispen Close, L26

W NE

D CE DU RE

£175,000 • 3 Bed Detached • Corner Plot • Large Gardens • EPC D

£149,950

£140,000

• 3 Bed semi • Front & rear gardens • Driveway • EPC C

• Semi Deatched • 3 bedrooms • Conservatory • Awaiting EPC

Martindale Road, L18

W NE

d ce du Re

W NE

d ce du Re

W NE

£139,950

OIRO £132,000

£129,950

£125,000

£97,950

• 3 Bed • Mid Terraced • Rear Garden • Awaiting EPC

• Extended Semi Detached • 3 Bedrooms • Garage • EPC E

• 2 Bed first floor apart • Double glazed • Parking • Awaiting EPC

• Semi-detached • 3 Bedrooms • Driveway • EPC C

• 1 Bed Apartment • Double Glazing • Garage • EPC E

Century 21 is the largest estate agent in the world operating in 77 countries worldwide with over 110,000 agents.

NOTICE OF OFFER

Liverpool North, Crosby: 0151

Paddock Farm, Ox Lane, L35 1QA. We advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sum of £450,000. Any persons wishing to increase on this offer should notify the agents of their best offer prior to exchange of contracts. Century 21 Liverpool South 0151 428 3647.

541 9921 Liverpool South, Woolton: 0151 428 3647

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116 Duke Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 5JW

Hatton Gardens £99,999 plus £15,000 car parking

Good size one bedroom apartment situated in the award winning Hatton gardens development. The apartment has been modernised but still retains some of the original features. The property would appeal to both owner occupiers and investors alike, these apartments are extremely popular and offer a good return on investment. Viewing recommended.

Roby Street

£69,950

A very well maintained 3 bedroom end of terrace property. The house benefits from a new "wet room" style bathroom and a recently fitted kitchen together with 2 reception rooms and 3 bedrooms. Priced to sell this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Royal Quay

£125,000

1st floor two bedroom apartment in the historic waterfront area of Liverpool adjacent to the Albert Dock and the new Echo Arena with easy access to the area's bars and restaurants. This gated development is designed around a landscaped courtyard accessed by security doors to each building. Including Allocated parking.

Stoddart Road

£60,000

An ideal investment opportunity - this house has a proven track record of being a successful rental property with an above average return. A 2 bedroom mid terrace in a popular area requiring some cosmetic upgrading.

Royal Quay

We are pleased to offer this larger than average and much improved 2 bed duplex apartment in the ever popular Royal Quay development. This property is currently tenanted and therefore offers an immediate return on investment.

Rathbone Road

SALE AGREED SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

Portman Road

Focus Building

£140,000

Duplex penthouse apartment is an award winning development with an impressive atrium and concierge service. Featuring two bedrooms, one is a mezzanine bedroom and the other is the master bedroom with en - suite shower room and access to a south facing balcony. This location is ideal for anyone looking to experience city living in style.

O/O £109,000

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2005–2015 4,566 Properties sold over £234 million raised

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Liverpool’s Leading Auction House Offering Over 90 Properties On 3 November @12pm Crowne Plaza, St Nicholas Place, Princes Dock L3 1QW Lots to include…

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16 Long Lane, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 4HF

Guide price £10,000-£15,000 each*

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8 Oak Leigh, Liverpool, L13 7EW

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Guide price £40,000-£50,000*

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Guide price £425,000+*

For full details of all lots visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk/auctions-property To arrange a viewing or to make an offer call 0151 207 6315 Instructions now invited for our 15 December auction Catalogue closes 18 November *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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EVENT

Phil and Sue Harrison (both Cobham Murphy) flank Helen Griffin-Booth (Bluerow Homes)

AGENCY ‘PAINTS THE TOWN BLUE’ WITH NEW OFFICE

Stuart McDonald (ES Walton)

Bluerow’s Matthew Hanlon with Peter Booth

S

ales and lettings agency Bluerow Homes celebrated the opening of its new Duke Street office with a ‘paint the town blue’ themed event.

Guests enjoyed drinks, nibbles and a blue paint tin cake, as well as a chance to look around the Ropewalks base.

The launch coincided with the agency’s recent expansion to become Bluerow Homes in support of its new sales division.

Director Helen Griffin-Booth, who established the agency in 2008 with an initial focus on lettings, investment and property management, says: “Our new office launch marks an exciting new chapter for Bluerow Homes, following the inception of our new sales division.

“Our ‘paint the town blue’ campaign represents who we are today; a proactive agency that is fully confident in its services and continues to challenge clients’ perceptions of the sales and lettings industry.”

Stuart McDonald (ES Walton), Peter Booth and Steve Williams (JP Financial)

The staff raise a glass to the new premises

Guests enjoyed some delicious canapés

A cake was cut to celebrate

Jane Johnson, Rita Booth (Hourwatch) and Doreen Johansen

Derek Dawson and Daniel Rawcliffe (both PCS Law) with Bluerow team

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NEWS Insurance firm prepares for landlord show debut Insurance broker Carbon will make its debut Landlord and Property Show appearance when the event returns next week.

Taking place on 22 October at Exhibition Centre Liverpool, the event is Merseyside’s only specialist landlord show and will bring experts from all aspects of the lettings industry together under one roof.

Carbon, one of the latest exhibitors to sign up for the 2016 show, will be on hand to offer insurance advice for a range of properties.

Ahead of the event David Moffitt, the firm’s retail broker manager, says: “We are pleased to be exhibiting at the Landlord and Property Show as, being a new brokerage, this is our first event.

Carbon will be among the exhibitors at this year’s event

“We are looking forward to engaging with landlords and offering valuable information about insurance.

“We cover a variety of property types including flood risk, unoccupied and portfolios, plus cover is also available for DSS, students and asylum seeker tenants.”

Sponsored by Paul Crowley & Co solicitors, the Landlord and Property Show will also feature a packed programme of seminars as it provides help and information for those who are new to the industry as well as experienced property owners.

For more information about the show, and to download your free ticket visit www.merseysidelandlordsexpo.com.

ALL ABOARD: LOCAL AGENT ANNOUNCES HOUSEBOAT SALE More than 30 bespoke houseboats will be brought to the market by Liverpool agent Keppie Massie Residential, with berths at locations across the city centre.

The houseboats will have Liverpool city centre berths

The official marketing launch of the 32 vessels will take place on 1 November at Titanic Hotel, offering boats to be moored at Stanley Dock.

A further two launch events are planned for later this year for vessels anchored at Liverpool Marina.

Interest in the aquatic residencies is expected to be strong with the agent urging prospective buyers to act quickly to avoid missing out.

Gary Seed, marketing manager at Keppie Massie Residential, says: “It’s unique for us. It gives people the option of a completely different lifestyle.

“All of the boats have been built to an extremely high standard and come fully kitted out.”

Each individual buyer will have the option to customise their property and decide on the interior at no extra cost.

Gary adds: “Living on houseboats has proved very popular in the capital over the last two years and with the regeneration of the north docklands here in Liverpool we expect it to take off quite substantially.”

Landlords urged to act on new energy regulations Private landlords need to take action on changes to energy regulations or risk falling foul of the law, a local property expert has warned.

New legislation, set to come into force in April 2018, will make it a legal requirement for rented properties to have a minimum rating of E on an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

Landlords who fail to adhere to the new rules could face a civil penalty of up to £4,000.

Louis Anastasiou, CEO at estate agent Andrew Louis, believes now is the time for any landlords letting properties with an F or G rating to consider bringing their properties up to standard.

He says: “Landlords need to check their current EPC and if it doesn't comply then my recommendation is to bring it to a rating of D because the threshold will more than likely rise from E to D in the future.

“There is a cost element to it of course - it may mean putting in double glazing, a new boiler or cavity wall insulation, but it will be worth it.”

The regulations for new lets and renewals of tenancies will take effect from 1 April 2018, and will begin for all existing tenancies on 1 April 2020.

Louis Anastasiou

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NEWS

WORK DUE TO START ON NEW HUYTON HOMES Six new three-bedroom houses will be built in Huyton when a Forth Homes development gets underway later this month.

The Merseyside-based housebuilder has confirmed it is due to start construction on the scheme in the coming weeks, with the properties expected to become available during early spring 2017.

Off-plan reservations are now being taken for the development, which is located off Church Road and will incorporate five detached houses and one large detached cottage-style character bungalow.

A spokesperson for Forth Homes

Forth Homes’ latest scheme off Church Road

says: “The exclusive development will sit within a private gated community, and buyers can take advantage of the Help to Buy scheme to help them get a foot on or up the property ladder.”

The Huyton scheme, which will see houses built to Forth Homes’ gold range specification, is the latest in a line of projects being developed by the firm around the region.

Early reservations at the site will enable home buyers to choose many of the interior finishes within the property.

For further details email Danielle@forth-homes.com.

CITY CENTRE HOUSING MARKET ‘REMAINS STRONG POST-BREXIT’ Sales manager Frances Lyons reports high demand in recent months

City Residential has reported strong demand for its properties in Liverpool city centre more than three months on from the European Union referendum.

The agent dismissed commentators’ predictions that the housing industry faces uncertainty in the wake of Brexit, claiming to have sold more city centre apartments in September 2016 than in any other month since the market’s peak in 2007.

Frances Lyons, sales manager at City Residential, says: “We have been so busy in September with both investors and owner occupiers looking for good quality properties to buy across the city.

“It continues to show that correctly priced and well presented properties are in high demand. Liverpool is such a fantastic city and it is really positive to see that people want to live and invest here.”

City Residential has noted a similar trend in city centre lettings, having also enjoyed a record month in this sector during September.

Tom McHale, the agent’s lettings manager, adds: “We have been inundated in September and have had another record month. We launched our new development to let on Moorfields two weeks ago and it’s already nearly 50% let.”

For more information contact City Residential on 0151 231 6100.

BUYERS URGED TO ‘ACT NOW’ FOR CLOSING HELP TO BUY INITIATIVE Buyers are being urged to act quickly if they want to secure a home through Help to Buy’s mortgage guarantee scheme.

Jenna Gall is Paul Crowley & Co’s Help to Buy expert 28 Your Move

Following confirmation that the government-backed initiative will close on 31 December, Paul Crowley & Co solicitors’ Help to Buy expert says now is the time for house hunters to take action if they want to benefit from it.

The mortgage guarantee scheme enables lenders to offer mortgages as high as 95% with support from the government, with buyers needing to save a deposit of just 5%. However on confirming the initiative would close at the end of this year, the government suggested “confidence has now returned to the market with an increasing number of lenders offering 90-95% loans outside the scheme”.

Jenna Gall from Liverpool-based Paul Crowley & Co says: “If you wish to take advantage of the mortgage guarantee scheme then you will need to apply as soon as possible.

“Following the closure of the scheme there will still be 95% mortgages available although these may prove to be more expensive as they will not have the government backing should borrowers default.

“I would advise anyone wanting to take advantage of the mortgage guarantee scheme to take action now.”

Other Help to Buy initiatives will continue beyond 2016 including the equity loan scheme, which will carry on until 2020 enabling people to secure a new build property with a 5% deposit, a 75% mortgage and a 20% government loan.

The Help to Buy ISA savings option will also continue.

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NEWS

FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR NWPAs CELEBRATION There is less than a week to go until the region’s property industry celebrates success at the newly revamped NWPAs. Residential and commercial property firms from across the North West will gather at Lutyens Crypt in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral on 20 October for a glittering ceremony.

Actor, comedian and writer Neil Fitzmaurice will host the 2016 event, which will see prestigious awards being presented across 12 categories.

The final preparations are being put in place for the glamourous night, which has attracted some of property’s biggest names as sponsors.

Established 13 years ago by Move Publishing Ltd, the team behind Your Move and Move Commercial magazines, the awards have become an important fixture in the region’s calendar of events.

Kim O’Brien, director of Move Publishing, says: “With less than a week to go, excitement is now building for one of property’s biggest nights.

“We have received award entries from right across the North West, so we’re looking forward to celebrating the region’s changing skyline and handing out 12 prestigious awards to the people,

BLUEROW HOMES EXPANDS ITS TEAM

Bluerow Homes’ new addition, Nicki Boyle

Finishing touches are being made ahead of this year’s glamorous event

More than 90 lots lined up for auction Sutton Kersh is preparing a bumper catalogue for its November auction with more than 90 lots up for sale.

projects and businesses who are leading the way.”

Forth Homes is this year’s headline sponsor while MSB Solicitors, Redrow Homes Lancashire and North West, Paul Crowley & Co, UK Business Supplies, The Foundry Agency, Elliot Group, Bridging Finance Solutions, Yu Property Group, Countryside, PCS Law and Redwing Living are category sponsors.

Furnish That Room and Precision Colour Printing will sponsor the drinks reception.

Liverpool agent Bluerow Homes has hired a new team member to support its newly formed sales division.

Nicki Boyle joins the now nine-strong team as a senior sales negotiator, as the firm continues its expansion into residential sales and valuations.

Nicki, who has 15 years’ experience in the property sector, joins Bluerow Homes following a stint as a branch manager with a national firm.

She says: “Joining Bluerow Homes was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. The agency has a great reputation across Liverpool and a very strong work ethic. The chance to be involved in the expansion into sales is very exciting and I’m looking forward to embracing the challenges of my new role.”

Bluerow Homes director, Helen Griffin-Booth, adds: “As we steer Bluerow into its new era it’s essential that we have the right team behind us, so I’m delighted to have Nicki on board. Her wealth of experience in the sales and lettings industry will ensure that our new sales division is positioned as a proactive and innovative agency.”

A mixed selection of properties from across Merseyside and beyond will go under the hammer at the event on 3 November at Liverpool’s Crowne Plaza.

Stand out lots include an end terraced property on Cheltenham Avenue in South Liverpool which has been converted into two selfcontained flats, and a semidetached house on Croxteth Grove which has been renovated to create three self-contained apartments.

Cathy Holt, associate director at Sutton Kersh, says: “We’ve had an extremely successful year so far, with high sales of Merseysidebased properties. However, we are continuously widening our scope outside of Merseyside.”

One lot which could prove popular is a plot of land in Kensington, which comes complete with full planning approval for the construction of a 27-bedroom student scheme.

The sale will follow the success of the firm’s September auction, which saw high sales ahead of the event and £2 million worth of property being sold before bidding began.

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

Cathy Holt, associate director at Sutton Kersh

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NEWS ‘LAST CHANCE TO BENEFIT’ AHEAD OF BUY-TO-LET LENDING CHANGES Liverpool landlords should take advantage of current market conditions ahead of upcoming changes to buy-to-let lending regulations, according to a local estate agent.

The changes, recently announced by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), come into force from April 2017 and could impact on both levels of buy-to-let lending and landlords’ ability to claim tax relief on their mortgage interest payments.

Dan Pennington, managing director of Century 21 Liverpool North and South, believes landlords have a window of opportunity in which to act before these regulatory and tax changes hit the sector.

Dan says: “The PRA has announced that lenders will need to be stricter on rental assessments and their stress testing of loans which means that, when introduced from the start of 2017, we are going to see the maximum loans available to buy-to-let borrowers cut quite sharply.”

Century 21 Liverpool has also calculated that from April next year landlords who currently claim tax relief on their mortgage interest at the top rate (45%) will see this start to drop over the course of the next four years until it is down to the basic rate (20%) by 2020.

Dan Pennington, managing director of Century 21 Liverpool North and South

Show homes at Lightoaks Drive will open later this year

HOUSE HUNTERS ACT FAST AT HALEWOOD DEVELOPMENT House hunters have been quick to secure a new home at Countryside’s Goddard Chase development with 17 luxury properties already reserved off-plan.

The Halewood scheme is the second of the housebuilder’s three Knowsley developments to be launched for sale on the open market this year, with 113 homes available.

The three and four-bedroom houses, which start at £269,950, have already proven popular amongst buyers, with many keen to secure their Goddard Chase property ahead of the show village launch.

Countryside is set to open the doors to its Lightoaks Drive show homes later this year, with all properties available through a range of home buying initiatives including the government-backed Help to Buy, which enables properties to be purchased with a 5% deposit.

Peter Vella, regional sales and marketing director for Countryside, says: “We’re seeing great demand for this development and have already made a really good number of sales prior to its launch.”

The sales and marketing suite at Lightoaks Drive is open 11am - 6pm, Monday to Thursday.

For more information call Countryside on 0151 601 7511.

SMITH AND SONS ENJOYS MOST SUCCESSFUL AUCTION OF Property consultant Smith and Sons has revealed its latest auction was the most successful of 2016 so far, raising more than £2.5 million.

The Merseyside firm found buyers for 28 of the 40 lots on offer to achieve an overall 70% in sales.

It noted strong demand from investors, builders and owner occupiers in refurbishment projects, including a property on Heyscroft Road in Woolton which sold for £123,500 against a guide price of £85,000.

There was also high interest in converted flats in need of refurbishment, with a property on Balls Road in Birkenhead selling for £300,000 against a guide price of £210,000, and another in the Woodlands selling for £87,000 against a guide price of £57,000.

Furthermore, residential investments and vacant retail space are said to have attracted fierce bidding.

Chris Johnson, auctioneer at Smith and Sons, says: “This was a pretty lively auction that

The Balls Road lot was among the properties exceeding their guide price

produced some fantastic results. We saw a good percentage of lots sold with some strong prices realised.

“Properties with scope to develop and ultimately realise higher returns typically achieved the best results.”

Smith and Sons’ next auction takes place on 7 December with a closing date for entries of 28 October.

For more information contact Annette Shelley on 0151 647 9272.

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Forest Court, Union Street Spacious executive 2-bedroom penthouse apartment with roof terrace, ideally located in the city centre, overlooking Grosvenor Park. comprises; reception hallway with walk-in store room, impressive living room with French doors leading to a large private roof terrace that offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.

Dining room, kitchen with integrated appliances, principle bedroom with built-in designer wardrobes, bedroom two with study area and well-appointed family bathroom. Designed to a high quality including a lift, communal sitting room, laundry facilities and guest bedroom suite.

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Starting price £ 220,000

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Tel: 01244 404040 - Email: chester@cavres.co.uk

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WORDS BY CHRISTINE TONER

AT THE START OF THE YEAR EXPERTS PREDICTED LIVERPOOL WOULD SEE MILLION OF PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR PRS DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCED IN WHILE SEVERAL PROJECTS WERE ALREADY UNDERWAY WITH THE RENTAL MARKET BOOMING AND PURPOSE-BUILT DEVELOPMENTS LEADING THE WAY YOUR MOVE TAKES A LOOK HOW THE CITY’S RENTAL PROPOSITION IS EVOLVING

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NEW RENTAL DEVELOPMENTS

Our attitude to renting has changed. While many of our European neighbours have always viewed lifelong renting as the norm, here in the UK home ownership was always king. However, in recent years we’ve been seeing a growing demand for good quality rental accommodation, particularly from young professionals.

Of course this is, in part, a result of the economic downturn which saw mortgage lenders tighten criteria to minimise risk and the size of deposits required soar. But the growth of the rental market is not just born out of necessity. Indeed, the way of life renting now offers is becoming a big draw.

“We’ve done a lot of tenant profile and demographic work recently,” says Alan Bevan, managing director of City Residential. “There is a change in demographic in the city centre.

We’ve got older people coming to live here, we’ve got wealthy people, we’ve got people who don’t want to buy. I think renting is now a lot more socially acceptable. Renting in the city centre is seen by a lot of people as being quite cool again.”

And while our attitude to renting has changed, so too have our expectations. We’re staying in rental accommodation longer, actively choosing to rent for the lifestyle benefits it offers and as such we demand a certain standard. Alan says purpose-built PRS schemes are filling that need.

“People’s expectation of how their landlord treats them in terms of repair and maintenance is just growing and growing,” he says. “It’s tough out there as a landlord and PRS does potentially fill that issue. Demand is growing for tenants, expectation is growing for tenants at a time when PRS is coming to the city”.

And coming it certainly is. The last 12 months have seen considerable PRS activity with a number of new schemes announced.

After last year’s launch of The Keel phase one - the refurbishment of the 300,000 sq ft HMRC Building on Queens Dock, featuring 240 apartments, a residents’ gym and concierge this year saw the announcement of The Keel phase two. The second stage of the project will see developer Glenbrook Property again team up with architects Brock Carmichael for a £40m project, developing 257 PRS units in two eightstorey new build blocks.

Just last month Moda Living and Apache Capital Partners secured planning permission for an £82m premium purpose-built rental development, ‘The Lexington, Liverpool’, at Princes Dock, which will form part of Peel Group’s £5.5 billion Liverpool Waters.

Peel Group is also in discussions to develop its own PRS scheme at its Princes Dock site though details have yet to be released.

Panacea Property Development has received planning permission for a £60m 16-storey apartment block on The Strand, although an investment deal has not yet been secured.

Meanwhile developer Anwyl is awaiting a planning decision for its £50m scheme on Pall Mall. The Flintshire-based developer wants to create a 21-floor development, housing 338 spacious apartments.

A number of projects already underway are also nearing completion. Construction

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“ demand is growing for tenants, expectation is growing for tenants at a time when prs is coming to the city ”

Baltic Village’s communal area

continues on the Baltic Village development in Wapping. The scheme, which comprises three housing blocks containing 324 apartments, as well as retail and leisure space, is being developed by Promenade Estates - although the firm has struck a deal to sell the site to property services group Vista Fund for £50m. Promenade will hand over the development to Vista upon completion of the build, expected in March 2017.

“The PRS sector will polarise quite quickly between those developers who have properly understood what makes a place work, and those who’ve merely ridden the market,” says Daniel Hynd, managing director, Promenade Estates.

“All the research shows that the greatest guarantors of investors’ returns are low tenant churn and competitively priced rents - and that the main thing which reduces churn is not only setting rental levels that generation renters can afford but also people knowing their neighbours and being on more than nodding terms with them.

“We designed our development at Baltic Village with just this consideration in mind.

Features including a residents’ lounge, meeting rooms, gymnasium and concierge are all designed to maximise interaction between residents and help them enjoy their home. It has a much greater impact on tenant stability than anything else, including location and views, although they help.

“Our focus on the social element was a key reason why we were able to sell the development for more than £50m before its completion.”

Meanwhile Bruntwood announced plans earlier this year for a £9.6m conversion project at office building Orleans House in the commercial district. The project, which will create 71 apartments in the Grade II-listed building, is expected to be completed in the summer of 2017.

There’s no doubt the PRS market is buoyant and Alan says any concerns about supply outstripping demand are unfounded.

“We haven’t really built much for the last seven or eight years,” he says. “It’s only now we’re starting to play catch-up with the demand. A lot of the early schemes have been quite student driven, and what we’ve not been doing is developing proper residential schemes, a mix of one, two and three beds. Now we’re starting to deliver those slowly but surely, so absolutely there’s a gap in the market.”

However, as is always the case with property, location is key. Alan says there is a band of locations surrounding the Liverpool ONE development (“from the John Lewis end of Baltic around Liverpool ONE to the Pall Mall and Tithebarn Street area”) which are seeing most demand.

Next year looks set to be a significant one for PRS in Liverpool with a number of schemes reaching completion and no doubt more investment to be announced.

“Demand is there and growing,” says Alan.

“It comes back to the right product in the right location, but the demand is not going to go away.”

The future certainly looks bright.

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If income from trading or letting property is less than £1,000, there will be no requirement to report this income to HM Revenue & Customs as it will not be subject to income tax. HMRC expects this to be the case for at least half a million individuals.

Where income exceeds £1,000, the excess is taxable and must be reported to HMRC. For example, a taxpayer receives income of £1,500 from hiring his car to individuals and another £3,500 from letting his driveway to a commuter. He is entitled to a tax-free allowance of £1,000 on each source of income which gives him taxable income of £500 and £2,500 in 2017/18.

Where an individual lets a furnished room or rooms in their main residence, rent-a-room relief of £4,250 per tax year is available (this limit increased to £7,500 from 6 April 2016). If rent is within the threshold, there is no need to report it to HMRC as it is not taxable. Where rent is more than this amount, you can calculate your taxable profit either by deducting the exemption or your actual expenses from your income.

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To take you from house hunter to homeowner It’s a landmark moment in most people’s lives; but buying a first home can be as terrifying as it is exciting. From finding the right mortgage to completing legal paperwork, it’s no wonder that many people find the home buying process a daunting prospect.

“Buying a property can be a stressful time,” says Kirwans solicitor Mike Ogden. “Problems can arise which need to be effectively managed.”

To put a first-time buyer’s mind at ease, Mike has created a seven-point guide detailing all the legal steps to expect on your journey to your new home.

PREPARATION OF CONTRACTS You’ve found your dream house and agreed a price with the seller. Now the seller’s solicitor will prepare a contract and send it to your legal team for approval, along with 'title' detail of the property. You should receive copies of the relevant papers/documents, so ensure all details are correct.

SEARCHES The next step is to undertake a search with the local authority to check for potential issues. The local search will not disclose information about neighbouring properties, or any planning applications neighbours have made, so if you do have any concerns you should check with the local authority planning office before the exchange of contracts.

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You will receive a fittings and contents form which will detail which items are to be included in/excluded from the purchase and is a formal record of what is included in the purchase price. If you fall in love with those dove-grey curtains or the AGA oven, let your legal team know so that they can be recorded in the contract and the additional sum can be collected from you prior to completion.

KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES If possible, check the physical boundaries of the property against a hard copy plan and inform your solicitor of any discrepancies.

In addition, if there are any shared facilities such as a common driveway, tell your legal team to ensure your rights or ‘easements’ have been properly protected.

CO-OWNERSHIP There are two legal options to choose from when purchasing a property in joint names; either ‘Joint Tenancy’, which means that neither of you will be entitled to a distinct or separate proportion of the property, as each of you owns it all, or ‘Tenants in Common’, which would set out which percentage of the property each of you owns. Legal advice should be taken on how each option would affect each person in the case of death or divorce.

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LIVERPOOL FOUR-PIECE CLEAN CUT KID HAS BEEN HAILED AS ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING BANDS IN THE BUSINESS AND ALL OF THAT GRAFT IS REALLY PAYING OFF AFTER SECURING A RECORD DEAL WITH POLYDOR LAUNCHING THEIR DEBUT EP TO CRITICAL ACCLAIM AND PLAYING A WHOPPING SUMMER FESTIVALS THE BAND WILL FINISH A NATIONWIDE HEADLINE TOUR WITH A HOMECOMING GIG AT ARTS CLUB FOR LIVERPOOL MUSIC WEEK YOUR MOVE CAUGHT UP WITH KEYBOARD PLAYER EVELYN HALLS TO DISCUSS THE GROUP’S METEORIC RISE THEIR LATEST RECORD AND HER FEELINGS AHEAD OF THE UPCOMING LIVERPOOL SHOW

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TALENT IN THE CITY

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WHAT DOES PERFORMING AT LIVERPOOL MUSIC WEEK MEAN TO YOU AS A LOCAL BAND? Liverpool Music Week is going to be the biggest show we’ve done in the city, so that’s massively exciting for us and it’s been a while since we actually played here. I think it might have been April when we were last here and that was at The Magnet. It’s mad to think it’s been that long but the festival season has kept us busy.

We’re also excited because we just love Liverpool Music Week - it’s a great event and there’s always a strong line-up. There’s nothing quite like playing your home city and we look forward to it every time. Whenever we play here it always seems to be at the end of a tour and this is the same - it’s a really nice way to end the whole thing.

CLEAN CUT KID WERE PROLIFIC DURING THE SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON DO ANY OF THOSE SHOWS STAND OUT AS A CIRCUIT HIGHLIGHT FOR YOU? Latitude was really special because, the year before, it was our first festival and about our fifth ever gig. The first time we performed on a DIY stage called the Alcove Stage and we were walking around saying ‘one day we’ll play on a main stage at a festival like this’ - then the following year we went back and headlined one of those big stages. That was a really special moment for us, looking out on the crowd and

realising how far we’d come in a short space of time.

Glastonbury was absolutely amazing, too.

That was such a surreal moment because we went there thinking nobody would come and see us, but walked out to a full tent of 2,000 people with another 2,000 outside. The set went by in a blur because I was so overwhelmed by the whole thing but afterwards we were on cloud nine.

Reading and Leeds were also huge for us somebody at the front had made a Clean Cut Kid sign, our first sign!

THE GROUP’S LEAD SINGER MIKE HALLS ALSO HAPPENS TO BE YOUR HUSBAND ARE THERE PROS AND CONS TO BEING IN A BAND WITH YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER? This sounds a bit cheesy but there really are no cons to being in a band with Mike. The only downside is when you get a little bit bickery and you have to have those minor arguments in front of the whole band. That said, we generally don’t fight. We’ve been best friends since we met and have gotten used to having to view each other as bandmates in certain situations. We both love it because we wouldn’t get to see much of each other if we weren’t in a band together.

YOU RECENTLY PUT OUT YOUR DEBUT EP ‘WE USED TO BE IN LOVE’ ARE YOU PLEASED WITH ITS RECEPTION? The reception has been exactly what we could have hoped for because there were some slightly more self-indulgent tracks on the record and they’re quite a good indication of how the album is going to sound. We’ve got that quirkier side which doesn’t always get to come out on radio singles, but we can’t believe how well that’s been received. Nobody has said anything

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We’ve been overwhelmed by the response.

CLEAN CUT KID HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING BANDS OUT THERE JUST HOW HARD DID YOU HAVE TO WORK TO GET YOUR MUSIC HEARD? It was a funny one for us because once we’d been heard things happened very quickly. But before that it was hard work.

We spent about eight months just shut away in our practice room rehearsing every day.

It was all we did, so that meant nobody could work a full-time job. We did function gigs here and there and were back and forth to London on the Megabus to take paid work whenever we could.

There was a lot of grafting for little money back then, but we had the best time doing it. We all felt so sure about the band that it didn’t feel like hard work.

HAS BEING FROM LIVERPOOL HELPED YOU GET WHERE YOU ARE TODAY? Being based in Liverpool has definitely been beneficial for us. I think there’s an argument to say that it could have taken years longer to achieve what we’ve managed in Liverpool if we were based elsewhere. It was affordable to live here and get by on the work we had. Our practice room was affordable compared to what bands have to fork out in London and the people on the Liverpool scene are so open and helpful.

The culture and music scene here is so unique. These days we’re only here for three days a month, but we love the feeling of stepping off the train when we return.

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HIDDEN GEM Lox & Caper, Hanover Street This quaint café housed in the Merseyside Youth Association building has gained a reputation for producing quality fare at more than reasonable prices since opening in 2014. It offers a range of eggcentric dishes but ‘Eggs Royale’ house smoked salmon, poached eggs with hollandaise sauce and capers served on a toasted bagel - is the standout for many.

BLOCKBUSTER BACKING Neon Jamón, Berry Street & Smithdown Place Hollywood legend Samuel L. Jackson dropped in to the Allerton branch of this highly rated eatery whilst filming in the region last year. He ordered chorizo and olives, tragically missing out on the wonderful ‘Straw Fries & Eggs’ - thinly cut fries topped with runny eggs and paprika. We’re sure the chorizo was delicious too though, Sam.

MIGHTY MOOSE Moose & Moonshine, Hope Street A list such as this wouldn’t be worth its yolk without a mention of Moose & Moonshine, where it’s hard to find a dish on the menu which doesn't come with a helping of eggs. Highlights include ‘The Caboose’ - savoury pancakes topped with butter, two fried eggs and bacon - alongside the ‘Moose Eggs Benedict’ range where you can get your ‘benny’ served with slow cooked salt beef, pulled pork and even butternut squash hash.

WIGWAM Rose Lane, L18 As a mum of a three-year-old with an abnormal amount of energy and a 10-monthold who refuses to be still at any point, dining out has become something of a rare treat. Actually, treat is probably the wrong word.

Challenge is perhaps more appropriate.

Yes, every now and again we’ll naively believe we can make a success of a restaurant outing but it takes no more than 10 minutes of my toddler yelling ‘SpiderMan’ at other diners and my youngest having a meltdown because the waiter said “hi” to realise what a mistake that was. So when the opportunity to review new eatery Wigwam came up and I was told to bring my children I was filled with dread. Nevertheless my husband and I went along with our small dictators and prepared for the usual fun and games.

Situated in the sought after location of Rose Lane an area of the city particularly popular with families - Wigwam bills itself as “a grown up environment” for parents whilst providing children with “a whole host of fun yet educational activities”. There’s even a room offering beauty treatments for the adults and haircuts for the kids.

REVIEW BY CHRISTINE TONER It’s clear this place is aiming to be both children and parent friendly (take note soft play!) and as we arrive it’s obvious that this message has caught on.

The venue is packed out with children and their parents. The picnic style tables and benches are almost all full, though there’s a table available for us near the children’s play area much to the delight of my son.

A safety gate is in place, preventing any little people from wandering outside which is useful as the kids have the run of this place.

Everywhere you look toddlers are toddling about and babies crawling. There’s singing and shouting and the best thing about it is nobody bats an eyelid. There’s no ‘shushing’, no one looks embarrassed or apologetic.

It’s actually, dare I say it, relaxing.

Food is ordered at the counter then served at your table. There’s an extensive breakfast menu featuring the likes of Eggs Royale (£6.95) and a full English (£7.95) but that’s only served until 11.30am and we’re here at lunchtime.

My husband chooses a cheese and ham panini (£5.45) which comes with a large green salad and coleslaw. It’s hot and tasty with just the right amount of filling.

I opt for the pasta of the day (£5.95) which on the day of our visit is a courgette, pea and pesto fusilli dish. It’s deliciously flavoured and a very substantial size - which is wonderful as for once I get to actually finish it!

My three-year-old was very happy with his children’s lunch box - a ham or cheese sandwich (he chose ham because today he doesn’t like cheese apparently), a packet of raisins, crisps, a piece of fruit, a biscuit and a juice drink (£3.95). There are other children’s options available however, such as cheesy toast (£1.95) or a smaller portion of the pasta of the day.

Wigwam is the type of place parents have been waiting for. A child-friendly atmosphere where your little ones are free to roam and play but with the added benefit of delicious, fresh food - with not a chip or chicken nugget in sight.

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HEARTY SEASONAL FOOD

AUTUMNAL DELIGHTS WITH HEARTY DISHES AND AN ABUNDANCE OF FRESH PRODUCE THE CITY REGION’S RESTAURATEURS HAVE LAUNCHED THEIR SEASONAL MENUS AT A TIME OF THE YEAR WHICH IS A FAVOURITE FOR FOODIES SOME OF LIVERPOOL’S MOST RENOWNED CHEFS SHARE THEIR TOP AUTUMNAL RECIPES WITH YOUR MOVE AND WE HIGHLIGHT THE AREA’S BEST PLACES TO SOURCE FRESH SEASONAL PRODUCE

Seasonal Salad Bu ernut squash, giant couscous and pomegranate with fresh mint and red chilli salad (v)

By DAVID CRITCHLEY The multi award-winning London Carriage Works uses local ingredients in its modern dishes. David Critchley, the restaurant’s executive head chef, holds two AA rosettes for culinary excellence and shares his recipe for a crisp salad which makes the best use of autumn’s earthy ingredients.

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

250g giant couscous One large butternut squash Seeds from 1/2 pomegranate and 250ml of its juice 125ml extra virgin olive oil One dessert spoon (dspn.) cider vinegar A small handful of toasted pumpkin seeds Roughly chopped mint leaves One thinly sliced red chilli One finely diced small red onion Sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper A small handful of colourful salad leaves 100g feta cheese One dspn. coriander seeds (optional) Garlic cloves

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METHOD Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. For the dressing, reduce the pomegranate juice by half on a medium heat and leave to cool. Whisk in 100ml of olive oil and the cider vinegar, season with salt and pepper and set aside. Peel the squash, chop in half and discard the seeds and flesh. Dice the squash into cubes and place on a roasting tray with the coriander seeds and crushed garlic. Drizzle olive oil over the tray and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes until softened and then leave to cool.

Next, cook the giant couscous in salted boiling water for six to eight minutes. Before cooling, sieve the contents and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Whilst the squash and couscous still have a little warmth mix with the leaves, mint, sliced chilli, pomegranate seeds and red onion.

Finish the dish with a delicate garnish of crumbled feta and toasted pumpkin seeds.

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Marvellous Main

Delicious Dessert

Fillet of Peterhead hake

Polenta cake

By PAUL ASKEW

By GARY MANNING

Paul Askew, an award-winning chef-patron at his restaurant The Art School, has long been at the epicentre of fine dining in Liverpool. Taking influence from the changing seasons, Paul provides a recipe for a fillet of Peterhead hake with a lemon, caper, Southport potted shrimp and parsley butter with pommes mousseline, buttered cavello nero, carrot and leek. Serves four.

Having launched its ‘Table D’Hote Autumn Menu’ which features seasonal ingredients including cider braised beef, figs, oranges and pine nuts, 60 Hope Street’s acclaimed head chef and co-owner Gary Manning provides an autumn recipe for a delicious dessert.

INGREDIENTS • Four portions 150-200g of hake fillet • 200g cavello nero (or kale) • Julienne baby carrots • Julienne baby leeks • Double cream

• Salt and pepper to taste • Two pots of potted shrimp • Four to five large potatoes (Cyprus/Jersey) • One beef tomato • One shallot

• 50g capers • Fresh finely chopped mint • Fresh finely chopped parsley • Butter with lemon zest • Esperette seasoning

METHOD For the mousseline potato, cut into portions and bring a pan of water to the boil before leaving to simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes have cooked through. Place back into the pan to remove the moisture gradually. Add cream and butter and mix with a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

For the sauce, finely dice the shallots and the tomato and add to a pan, add the remaining herbs, butter and lemon zest and gently heat. Next, add the potted shrimp, capers and esperette seasoning.

For the hake, preheat the pan, season the hake skin side and place the fillet skin side down on the pan for 60 to 90 seconds. Turn and place under the grill for four to five minutes on a medium to high heat.

Remove from the grill and allow the pan to cool slightly, so as not to brown the butter.

Add a knob of butter and cover the fish before serving immediately.

Finally, baste the cavello nero and julienne vegetables with butter and oil and sweat for three to four minutes on a medium heat.

INGREDIENTS • • • •

200g soft unsalted butter 200g ground almonds 150g fine polenta One and a half tsp. gluten free baking powder • Three eggs

• 100g pumpkin puree • One tsp. pumpkin seeds • Zest of one orange (save the juice for syrup) • A pinch of ground cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg • 125g icing sugar

METHOD Preheat the oven to 180/160°C (fan)/gas mark 4. Grease and line an 8inch cake tin.

Cream together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix the dry ingredients with the softened butter, add the eggs one at a time and stir in the orange zest and pumpkin puree.

Next place the mix in the tin, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and bake for 40 minutes. Insert a skewer regularly to test the bake and then leave to cool. Finally, bring the orange juice to the boil and drizzle the syrup over the golden brown cake. For the best results, serve with refreshing condensed milk ice cream.

Keeping it Local To achieve the freshest, heartiest dishes with quality local ingredients, the city region is home to a host of independent farm shops offering the perfect way to inject a truly authentic taste of the season. Here’s our pick of the best.

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The award-winning Claremont Farm in Wirral is known for its asparagus, strawberries and potatoes, but it also offers an extensive range of seasonal produce during autumn.

Cauliflower, cabbage and kale are all now available in the farm shop.

Events are also lined up to make the most of the season, including the family-friendly ‘Creepy Creations’ on 29-30 October which gives visitors the opportunity to pick and carve their own pumpkins, make their own chocolate and choose from a wide range of other autumnal activities.

Yew Tree Farm in Halewood is a family-run operation with free-ranging animals, a café and a farm shop which sells seasonal goods including pumpkins for Halloween and toffee apples for Bonfire Night.

The farm also offers a selection of autumn favourites from fruit and vegetables, preserves and chutneys to cheese, sausages and ice cream, and sources each product from other local small scale producers without compromising on taste or quality.

Church Farm in Wirral leaves visitors spoilt for choice in its shop, which stocks organic fruit and vegetables and local seasonal produce including cheese, preserves, olives and speciality beers.

To coincide with Halloween, visitors can pick from more than 1,000 pumpkins in the farm’s fields before carving them on site, or choose from a wide range of other seasonal activities and attractions during the October half term.

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EVENT

Guests were entertained by house band New Power Soul Club

Natalie Holden (Your Move) and friends Emma and Sarah

This drink was smokin’

Some of the cast of ‘Hollyoaks’ prepare to taste the food

MIYAGI LAUNCHES NEW MUSIC LOUNGE old Street’s Miyagi Restaurant & Bar welcomed guests to the launch of its new late night music lounge, named ‘Soul, Beats, Liqour & Eats’.

VIP attendees relaxed in booths and enjoyed cocktails and canapés alongside a taste of the musical entertainment the new Thursday, Friday and Saturday night sessions will provide.

Billed as ‘the soul soundtrack of Miyagi life’, the new concept is being held in partnership with the New Power Soul Club and sees the Japanese-inspired venue serve up a selection of dishes along with their ideal partnering cocktails.

Taking place each weekend from 9.30pm until 2am, ‘Soul, Beats, Liquor & Eats’ provides a nod to the history of the city centre building which is now occupied by Miyagi.

Formerly Café Berlin, it was once a hangout for new wave musicians and northern soul lovers during the ‘80s.

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Capital FM’s breakfast team attended the evening

James, Jonathan, Ted and Phil were in good spirits

The drinks are designed to perfectly compliment the food

These guests were all smiles between testers

Actor James Sutton (right) with guests

The event was held at Miyagi on Bold Street

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STREETLIFE THE BRINK’S FIFTH BIRTHDAY

YOUR FORTNIGHTLY ROUND-UP OF LIVERPOOL’S ENTERTAINMENT

Highlights OCTOBER 14

aurant The The UK’s first dry bar and rest with day Brink marked its fifth birthday . and night-time celebrations

Guests including Lord Mayor Councillor Roz Gladden and Cllr Gary Millar mingled with members of the recovery community at the events.

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Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto

Philharmonic Hall Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s principal clarinet Benjamin Mellefont will perform Mozart’s famous ‘Clarinet Concerto’, sandwiched between renditions of Berlioz’s ‘Overture, Béatrice et Bénédict’ and Shostakovich’s ‘Symphony No.5’.

Gifts from the Gods:

14 Animal Mummies Revealed World Museum (until 26 February) Mummified jackals, crocodiles, cats and birds from ancient Egypt go on display at the World Museum alongside a collection of artwork, photographs, historical artefacts and journals.

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Dracula

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You Me At Six

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Yves Klein

Picturehouse at FACT A chance to see the Bela Lugosi-fronted vampire classic on the big screen at FACT as a warm-up for Halloween.

O2 Academy Surrey five-piece You Me At Six bring their alternative rock catalogue to the O2 Academy as part of a nationwide tour to promote their fourth studio album.

sel the RRS Discovery Scientific research ves spent several days visited Liverpool and ’s waterfront. city the at d ore mo

A lucky few chosen by an online draw were given tours of the high-tech ship, which put on a dazzling light show each evening.

Tate Liverpool (until 5 March) The work of French artist Yves Klein will be gathered at a UK venue for the first time in 20 years as Tate Liverpool launches its latest exhibition, including major exhibits never before seen on these shores.

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Sol Bernstein

The Slaughter House Steve Jameson’s comic creation Sol Berstein delivers a two-gig stint, sharing the bill with Patrick Monahan, Vince Atta and Alun Cochrane. ‘Peep Show’ star Neil Fitzmaurice will handle MC duties.

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Echo Arena Liverpool Multi-platinum selling rock band Nickelback head to Liverpool as part of their 10th world tour, with support from fellow Canadian rockers Monster Truck.

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North West Fashion Festival

St George’s Hall The region’s top brands and designers will flock to St George’s Hall for a celebration of all things fashion. Beauty tips and makeovers from celebrity stylists, runway shows and fashion exhibitions are on the agenda.

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Jamie Woon, SG Lewis and Suedebrown performed at the venue as a curtainraiser for this year’s festival.

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