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EDITOR’S LETTER June is here and the summer festival season is officially underway!

As always Liverpool has its own jampacked schedule of events to add to the fun and, to celebrate, we’ve caught up with one of the stars heading to the city this year.

Trevor Nelson, a pioneer of the UK’s urban music scene, chats to Your Move about his success and changing career in the music industry as he prepares for his ‘Reminisce ‘90s R&B’ event at LIMF. Plus we’ve rounded up some of Liverpool’s music and art aficionados to reflect on The Beatles’ iconic ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album as its 50th anniversary is marked.

If that’s not enough, our Hot Topic delves into the pros and cons of buying property which has yet to be built, and we keep you up to date with news, reviews and event listings.

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06 Market Highlights Lovely lounges on offer in the Liverpool City Region 25 News Search underway to find the region’s top student landlord 30 ON THE COVER Hot Topic Investing in ambitious property schemes which have yet to be built

46 Let Me Introduce You to: Sgt Pepper at 50 The city’s music and arts scene reflects on The Beatles’ iconic album 51 Food & Drink The team behind Berry & Rye reveals a new city centre bar 54 Streetlife What’s on around the city

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

lounges ÂŁ246,000 Orleans House, Edmund Street, L3 This lounge brings a cool, contemporary look to its historic Grade II*-listed setting within Orleans House.

Light and spacious with chic modern furniture and neutral walls, the space is given a warm, homely feel thanks to the addition of bold plants, textured cushions and throws and dark wood style flooring.

It forms part of a newly developed luxury two-bedroom apartment within the former office building in the city’s commercial district.

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£860,000 Beaconsfield Road, Woolton, L25 A statement striped rug and modern artwork and furniture are combined with traditional character in this large, standout living room.

A period marble fire surround with open fire is among the stunning features, along with stripped and varnished floorboards.

Twin French windows fill the lounge with natural light, whilst leading out onto a decked terrace and into the six-bedroom home’s rear garden.

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A stone fireplace with a log effect, living flame gas fire is a character-boosting focal point of the stylish space.

The room features alongside an open-plan lounge, dining room and kitchen in the four-bedroom property, and also has a Sonos speaker system fitted.

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Mortgagees in possession are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £56,000 for 97 Ford Lane, L21 0HQ. Anyone wishing to place an offer on the property should contact Abode Estate Agents, 43-47 Liverpool Road, L23 5SD, 0151 909 3003) before exchange of contracts or within the next 7 days whichever is sooner.

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Sales East Quay, Wapping, L3 £249,500 • • • • • • •

Unity Building, L3 £235,000

Situated in Grade II Wapping Quay Spacious Two Bed Apartment Original Barrel Vaulted Ceiling Secure allocated Parking Family Bathroom and En-suite River Facing Prime Location

Tower Building, L3 £139,950 • • • • • •

Stylish One Bed Apartment Situated in Grade II Tower Building Refurbished Communal Areas Modern Fitted Integrated Kitchen Superb Location 24 hr concierge

New Instruction – beautifully presented three bed executive apartment in popular Unity Building, perfectly located in the Business Sector of the city, and a walk away from the Waterfront and Retail Sector. With a host of features to include, secure allocated parking, balcony with ‘Liver Building’ views, modern kitchen with integrated appliances, main bathroom and en-suite, resident’s gym, ground floor communal courtyard. Also option to include furniture, viewing a must !

The Colonnades, L3 Guide Price £550,000

Ullet Road, L17 £420,000

Jugglers Yard, L3 Reduced £229,000

• Luxury Penthouse Apartment • Grade I listed building • Three Double Bedrooms • Master Suite with Balcony • Two Parking Spaces

• Recently Completed • Seven Bedroom • Architecturally Designed House • Double Glazed Windows • Calculated initial yield of 8.8%

• Three Double Bedrooms!

• Two Large Terraces with Views!

• Fitted Kitchen with Appliances • Convenient Central Location • No Chain

Beetham Tower, L3 OIRO £189,950

Unity Bulding, L3 £160,000

Sovereign Chambers, L2 £90,000

Grafton Street, L8 £69,950

• Refurbished Two Bed Apartment • Stunning River Views • New Kitchen with appliances • Secure Allocated Parking • 24 hr concierge

• Situated in Executive Building • Two Bedroom Apartment • Main Bathroom and En-suite • Large Terrace with River Views • 24hr concierge, Resident’s Gym

• Situated in quiet courtyard • Central City Location • Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room • Additional Study/Sleep Area • Modern Kitchen with Appliances

Keppie Massie are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £73,000 for 349 Grafton Street, Liverpool.

L8 4QX. Anyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact Keppie Massie Residential, Bulloch House, 10 Rumford Place, Liverpool, L3 9DG, 0151 236 9660 before exchange of contracts.

Birkdale, Southport Guide Price £575,000

• Individual Detached Residence • Four Double Bedrooms • Five Bathrooms • Swimming Pool Suite • Two Garages, Ample Parking

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Lettings South Ferry Quay £850pcm • • • • •

Greenbank Drive £1400pcm

Ground Floor Apartment Two Bedroom Fully Furnished Parking EPC D

Manolis Yard £800pcm • • • • •

Two Bedroom 2nd Floor Apartment Fully furnished No Parking EPC B

• • • • •

Three Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Gas Central Heating Two Parking Spaces EPC F

Alexandra Tower £799pcm

Unity Building £700pcm

Focus Building £695pcm

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Fully furnished • No Parking • 14th Floor • EPC B

• One Bedroom Apartment • 3rd Floor • Unfurnished • No Parking • EPC Rating C

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Shaws Alley £650pcm

View 146 £550pcm

The Atrium £550pcm

Acorn Court £450pcm

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Part Furnished • Electric Heating • Parking • EPC D

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• One Bedroom • Part Furnished • Off Street Parking • Gas Central Heating • EPC C

• Two Bedroom Townhouse • Fully Furnished • Parking • Concierge Service • EPC B

Alexandra Tower £650pcm

• One Bedroom Apartment • Fully Furnished • No Parking • 11th Floor • EPC B

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£89,950 Haigh Street

£300,000 Chancery House

One Bedroom Apartment Ideal First Time Buy Allocated Car Parking EPC - D

A newly refurbished and decorated apartment situated on Haigh Street within a gated development.

Three Bedroom Penthouse Upgraded Specification Fabulous City Centre Location Modern Fitted Kitchen

£92,500

£55,000

An outstanding three bedroom penthouse apartment in the newly released and sought after Chancery House.

£114,950

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Pall Mall

Ullet Road

Mono Building

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Studio Apartment Fantastic Location En-Suite Shower Room EPC - C

One Bedroom Apartment Unallocated Car Parking Close To Sefton Park EPC - D

Two Bedroom Apartment Ideal Investment Opportunity Great Location EPC - C

One/Two Bedroom Apartment Grade II Listed Development Must Be Viewed EPC - C

£125,000

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£150,000

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One Bedroom Apartment Excellent Location No Chain EPC - B

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Two Bedroom Penthouse Fabulous City Centre Location En-Suite Shower Room Modern Fitted Kitchen

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£895pcm Quebec Quay

£1050pcm The Strand

A two double bedroom apartment located in this popular development. This apartment consists of a fully fitted kitchen, main bathroom and spacious living/dining area.

The main bedroom includes an extra

dressing room an en-suite bathroom. This apartment also offers a secure car parking space.

£550pcm

An immaculately presented and well maintained two bedroom top floor apartment in this brand new development.

Finished to the highest of standards with a modern and well-appointed bathroom and

kitchen which includes integrated appliances.

The apartment is designed with a contemporary open plan living area to maximise space and offers stunning views of the Liverpool Waterfront.

£650pcm

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Regency Chambers

The Collegiate

Hatton Gardens

City Quay

Studio Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location

One Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking

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£700pcm

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One Park West

Focus Building

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Studio Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location

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Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking

Alexandra Tower One & Two Bedroom Apartments available now from £650pcm, call us now on

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0151 709 9638 Sales sales@bluerowhomes.co.uk Lettings Rentals@bluerowlettings.com 116 Duke Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 5JW

Aigburth Drive L17

£275,000

3 Bedroom, 3 Bathrooms Overlooking Sefton Park, Two Balconies Private Garage

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£47,500

Tobacco Wharf, L5

£115,000

£135,000

Rupert Road, L36

£155,000

The Anchorage L3

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£174,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Dual Aspect Balconies, Uninterrupted City Views From Communal Roof Terrace

1 Bedroom, Parking In The Heart Of Liverpool 1 24 Hour Concierge

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£142,950

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£157,000

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NEWS Search on to find the North West’s best student landlord Awards will recognise success across the North West’s property sectors

A search is underway to find the North West’s top student landlord ahead of this year’s prestigious NWPAs. The ‘Best Student Landlord’ category is open to all student landlords across the region who deliver outstanding service and accommodation for their tenants.

Judges will be looking at the property or scheme’s design, the quality of fixtures and fittings and the creative and practical use of space.

Evidence of community links, provision of services and communication, and landlord social responsibility will also be taken into consideration.

Countryside is the main sponsor of this year’s awards, which will recognise success across the North West’s commercial and residential

property sectors.

Kim O’Brien, director of Move Publishing, says: “With seven major universities based in Manchester and Liverpool alone, the North West is home to a thriving student population whose needs and demands are ever changing.

“I am excited to see what the region’s landlords have been offering this year in terms of services, communication and accommodation.

The accolade will certainly set the winning student landlord a cut above the rest.”

Winners of all 13 accolades will be announced during a glittering ceremony at Liverpool’s Lutyens Crypt on 19 October.

For more information about the award categories and to enter, visit www.nwpas.com.

LIVERPOOL AGENT GIVEN “FRESH LOOK” ONLINE Well-established Liverpool estate agent BE Property Services has been given a “fresh look” to reflect today’s property industry.

Having been based in the city for more than 30 years, the firm has transformed its logo with a more contemporary design and relaunched its www.bepropertyservices.co.uk website with a “bright and confident look”.

The previous logo had formed part of the company’s branding for over 10 years.

Victoria Beilin from BE Property Services, which has a branch in Woolton Village, says: “It was time for a change and we wanted to create a look that we and our customers could be proud of.

“Hopefully this fresh look will give a professional and up to date feel, enabling our customers to feel confident with choosing us as an agent.”

For more information about BE Property services, call 0151 428 1769.

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‘FREE SHOP’ TO PROVIDE LIVERPOOL RESIDENTS WITH HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS A ‘free shop’ event is being held in Liverpool this month to help provide household essentials to local residents who need them.

Unwanted household essentials will be given away for free during the event

Students from the city’s universities and members of the local community have donated their unwanted goods to find them a new home through the initiative, which will also aim to increase recycling and prevent the items from being sent to landfill.

Organised by Liverpool Guild of Students and the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) Community Fund, the shop will be open from 11am until 2pm at St Bedes Church in Toxteth on Tuesday 6 June.

A selection of items, the majority of which are said to be for the kitchen, will be on offer to those visiting the church, which is located on the corner of Fern Grove and Hartington Road.

VIVARK SECURES £123M KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST CONTRACT Vivark will deliver Knowsley Housing Trust’s (KHT) refurbishment and facilities management services for seven years after securing a £123 million deal.

The contract for the firm, which forms part of social enterprise business First Ark Group, also includes an optional two-year extension.

Tony Cahill, executive director of business and service development at First Ark Group, says: “We’re delighted that we have been successful in securing this new contract and continuing our work with KHT for the foreseeable future.

“This effectively means that we can continue to grow our business and to retain the employment of over 200 people on this contract. Having a positive impact on people’s lives is what we are about and by maintaining a high proportion of our employment from local areas we can also have a significant impact on the local economy.

“It is also a testament to the high standard of work that’s been carried out by the team; we’ve met the targets set and delivered real value over the last five years.

“These are exciting times for Vivark and we look forward to a successful period ahead.”

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NEWS PART-EXCHANGE SCHEMES ‘CUTTING SELLING TIMES IN HALF’ Part-exchange schemes are helping sellers offload their properties significantly faster, according to a Liverpool City Region housebuilder.

Countryside claims customers who have opted for this method are selling their homes within four weeks of placing them on the market, while the average time scale for the North West is said to be eight weeks.

The firm has noted this trend at its Goddard Chase development in particular on Lightoaks Drive in Halewood.

Research cited by the housebuilder suggests the majority of Britons are aiming to move into their ‘forever home’ by age 40, with 52% desiring a large kitchen as part of their upgrade and 47% looking to include an en suite bathroom.

Peter Vella, regional sales and marketing director at Countryside, says: “Upgrading your home is a natural process; as families grow they need more room.

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“Goddard Chase really is a beautiful development that benefits from the nearby £7 million state-of-theart Halewood Shopping Centre as well as Halewood Leisure Centre, which is perfect for family activities.”

For more information about Countryside’s Goddard Chase development visit www.goddardchase.co.uk.

Demand continues to soar at Parklands development Demand for new homes at the Parklands development in Norris Green has continued with three more properties being reserved.

Of the three properties reserved, two were made for The Sycamore style home and one for The Maple style.

The three-bedroom semi-detached Sycamore boasts an en suite bathroom off the master bedroom and a spacious rear garden accessed via patio doors.

Meanwhile The Maple, whilst still a threebedroom home, offers increased floor space, a modern family bathroom and an impressive

Parklands’ new build homes are in demand

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The reservations were made during the ‘Big Move’ event which also saw a trio of eager customers putting their names down on the ‘early bird’ list for first refusal on any future property releases at the scheme.

The ‘early bird’ reservations were for The Willow style, also a three-bedroom home, which is being marketed as perfect for young first time buyers or those wanting to downsize.

For more information about Parklands contact 0151 256 0900.

A new £2 million supported housing scheme has been officially opened in Fazakerley, having recently reached completion.

Liverpool Housing Trust’s (LHT) Maytree Court scheme includes 16 apartments and bungalows which enable adults with learning and physical disabilities to live as independently as possible.

Bronwen Rapley, chief executive of Onward Homes which LHT is part of, was joined by partners from Knowsley Council and Creative Support as well as new residents to celebrate the opening.

WORK COMMENCES ON M HOMES Work has begun on 10 new affordable homes in the Liverpool City Region.

Liverpool Housing Trust is developing the one, two and fourbedroom houses on the Beechwood estate in Prenton, Wirral.

The £1.2 million project, providing properties for affordable rent, will sit on the former Windmill Pub site.

The Homes and Communities Agency and Wirral Council have made funding contributions towards the scheme, which is expected to be completed by May 2018.

LMH’S SHARED OWNERSHIP PLANS WITHDRAWN Liverpool Mutual Homes’ (LMH) plans to build 98 Shared Ownership houses in Bromborough have been withdrawn.

The housing provider had submitted plans to Wirral Council to develop a mix of two, three and fourbedroom properties on a section of land formerly occupied by Port Sunlight Golf Driving Range but has since pulled out of the scheme.

A residential development is already being “actively progressed” on another part of the land by Bellway Homes.

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SUTTON KERSH TOASTS BEST AUCTION OF THE YEAR Sutton Kersh is celebrating its most successful property auction of the year so far.

Just over £6 million was raised at the event which saw 83% of the properties on offer sold and a special visit from the ‘Homes Under the Hammer’ team.

The BBC property auction show was back in Liverpool to film a Sutton Kersh auction for the second time this year.

Cathy Holt, associate director at Sutton Kersh, says: “The properties we had on sale brought a huge turnout.

We had a standing audience and a serious room full of buyers from start to finish - people came to buy!

“We had our best catalogue so far this year and every lot saw head-to-head bidding!”

One of the biggest sales was the first property of the day on Dovedale Road in Mossley Hill. The guide price for the property was £100,000 but sold at auction for £181,000.

Meanwhile lot 24, a three-bedroom semi-detached property on Brodie Avenue, sold for £200,000 - £60,000 above the guide price.

Sutton Kersh’s next auction will be held on Wednesday 12 July at The Crowne Plaza.

This property on Dovedale Road attracted plenty of interest

For more information call 0151 207 6315.

SIGNATURE LIVING PROFITS HIT RECORD £5.8M

Liverpool residential developer Signature Living has announced record pre-tax profits for the fiscal year ending 1 April 2016.

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The company’s profits are said to have trebled year on year, reaching £5.8 million compared to £1.6m in 2015.

Signature Living was founded in Liverpool in 2008 with just one serviced apartment on its books and has since branched out into residential development as well as the mainstream hotel and wider hospitality sector.

Following the release of its financial results, Signature Living chairman Lawrence Kenwright predicts that the firm’s profits will surge to £20m next year.

He says: “This is a phenomenal set of results, with all of our hotels, restaurants and bars making a strong contribution.

“Signature Living has experienced remarkable growth, and our investors, stakeholders and hardworking employees are delighted with the results.

“Over the next 12 months, our focus is firmly on the expansion of our hotel portfolio. We will seek every opportunity to increase profitable turnover even further than our projected £20m.”

Signature Living recently continued its growth with the expansion of its hotel portfolio in Cardiff and Belfast.

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BUYING OFF-PLAN

WOULD YOU PAY MONEY FOR A CAR YOU’VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO SEE LET ALONE TEST DRIVE? OR COUGH UP CASH FOR CLOTHING WITH NO GUARANTEE IT WOULD ACTUALLY BE MADE? FOR MOST PEOPLE THE ANSWER IS PROBABLY NO YET A HUGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PUT THEIR MONEY INTO PROPERTIES THAT HAVE YET TO COME TO FRUITION THEY’RE WILLING TO INVEST IN NOTHING MORE THAN A VISION AND DEVELOPERS ARE KEEN TO SECURE THAT INVESTMENT EVEN BEFORE THE BUILDERS ARE ON SITE

A city like Liverpool, which is the focus of much investment and development, offers plenty of examples of properties which are being marketed long before they’re complete. But is this just an efficient approach to letting or selling properties?

A chance for a developer to get ahead of the game? Or is it actually more important than that?

“From a cashflow perspective it is vitally important to secure early off-plan buyers, especially in the current environment where bank funding for ‘speculative’ schemes is very hard to come by,” explains Alan Bevan, managing director of agent City Residential. “It also gives the developer real comfort that what they are developing is in demand from buyers.”

The economic crash certainly had ramifications for development funding. Many high street banks all but exited the sector and the lack of available funding saw the rise of alternative lending platforms, as well as an increased need to secure early investment something developer Elliot Lawless of Elliot Group is well aware of.

“Development funding used to come from a mix of the developer’s equity and bank funding, but the banks exited the market after the last crash and left a major gap,” says Elliot. “Many developers, particularly in the residential sector, sought alternative funding sources, notably from private individuals keen to invest in UK property as part of their pension planning. Seventy per cent of our off-plan sales are now to overseas buyers.”

Elliot says these investments are structured to give the firm working capital to progress with a scheme whilst protecting the interests of the investor.

“They have certainty, not least from our track record, whilst we are able to bring projects forward more quickly,” he explains. “Investors pay in stages as the build progresses and their funds are held in escrow by lawyers so they’re safe. How the cash is drawn down is carefully regulated and the process works very well.”

And it’s not just sales that are crucial for developers. Paul Nicholson is chief executive officer at Luxor Estates, which currently retains all of its properties and offers its developments for let only. However, Paul says it is imperative that he secures off-plan lets of the units to demonstrate the demand in the development in question and ensure that the generated income for the property is feasible.

“We are considering using off-plan sales on our future larger developments as it will greatly assist in the cost of the development but at the same time protect the buyer’s investment,” he adds.

While the benefits to the developer are clear to see though, one wonders what benefits there are for the buyer in purchasing a property before the

development is complete.

“The ability to choose from a range of apartments, sometimes at a discount to the open market value,” says Alan.

“In a rising market, the buyer may also find themselves having ‘made a profit’ between the time they exchanged to the date of completions.

Sometimes they may well be offered a choice of specification which will enable them to tailor their new home to their specific requirements.”

There is also, of course, the chance to secure an in-demand property before it’s too late.

“For developments which have received high levels of interest, allowing customers to reserve their property off-plan gives them the security of knowing their future home is secured,” says Paul.

“For our renters, it also gives them a specific timeframe so they can prepare for the move.

“Buyers should look for developers who have performed to plan and to budget and should do their due diligence as they would with any other investment” We communicate with our off-plan renters throughout to keep them up to date with the building progress and move in dates.

“Another benefit of securing a home off-plan is the selection tenants get – they can handpick an apartment they would like in the development, depending on availability.”

But it’s not all good news. Unfortunately there have been many examples across the UK and beyond of investors piling their money into a development that never actually gets built, usually because the developer runs into financial difficulty.

With a global economy that’s still shaky at best is it wise to take a punt on an unbuilt property?

And, furthermore, what if the property that is built is not actually worth what you paid, given the transient nature of the housing market?

“One of the downsides of buying off-plan is

the risk of the market falling rather than rising between exchange and completion,” says Alan.

“There are also other risks such as the developer going bust, the finished scheme/product not being delivered to the expected or guaranteed level and being unable to obtain finance on the scheme at the expected level.

“The recent announcement by Nationwide confirming it will not lend on new schemes where the ground rent terms are overly onerous is a great example of this risk.”

One thing buyers should always do before investing in a property is undertake proper due diligence. Researching the developer should give you a clear idea of whether they are financially sound enough for your cash.

“For buyers the key consideration is the developer’s track record,” says Elliot. “They should look for developers who have performed to plan and to budget and should do their due diligence as they would with any other investment.

“We use a major firm of international lawyers to provide all the paperwork and this gives our investors considerable comfort, too, not to mention the full protection of the UK courts.”

Alan Bevan agrees.

“In an ideal world buyers should only deal with genuine, well known developers who have a track record of delivery over a number of years and have a strong reputation with existing customers,” he says. “This should negate most of the risks associated with off-plan purchases.

“On top of that they should also ensure that any deposit monies are held in escrow and cannot be used to fund the build of the scheme, and that there is a new build warranty that protects the deposit, not just the scheme, when finished.”

Most new build properties come with warranties from one of a number of approved organisations, though the vast majority come from the National House Building Council (NHBC). These warranties should offer you some financial protection.

The NHBC states: “The builder is responsible for completing the home to NHBC Standards.

After exchange of contracts if, because of insolvency or fraud, your builder does not start or complete building your new home, we will reimburse your deposit or arrange for the home to be completed in line with the NHBC Standards. We will pay up to a maximum of 10% of the purchase price or £100,000, whichever is less.”

Investing in a development before work has even begun can help you to secure a bargain and be part of something from the very beginning but it’s not without its risks. As with any financial decision, the more research you do, the safer you’re likely to be.

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INTERVIEW BY NATASHA YOUNG

What can people expect from your LIMF event?

It’s going to be a ‘90s extravaganza and the beautiful thing is that we had a few UK artists who emerged during the ‘90s and changed the whole musical landscape.

We didn’t have a wave of UK artists getting signed but we did have memorable ones like Mark Morrison, Shola Ama and Damage. I’ve got two of those acts on the bill which is brilliant.

There’s a nostalgic approach to urban music across this year’s festival, but it also seems to be like that generally in music.

Why is there such a demand for old hits and artists?

In the ‘80s everyone spoke about the ‘70s and in the ‘90s people were talking about the ‘80s.

That’s the pattern no matter what music it is, but it’s also to do with the way life has changed massively in the last 20 years.

In the ‘90s you still had to take part to really enjoy a style of music. Back in the day you could tell someone who was a hip hop kid, someone who liked R&B, or someone who liked indie bands by the way they dressed.

You also had to invest in the music you liked a bit more because the internet hadn’t become the beast it is today. If you wanted to hear a tune you’d have to know which specialist show to listen to or go to a club to hear it.

Artists weren’t on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram telling you everything about them; there was still a bit more of a mystique to the music.

How has that increase in people’s exposure to music and information transformed your job as a champion of urban music?

It’s changed a lot. I felt more devoted to my job in the old days because I had to invest a lot more money, a lot more time and a lot more devotion and dedication to getting stories and tunes.

I had to buy music physically on import which was double the price it is now, and you just felt you were slightly rarer, a bit more relevant and more special.

It helps that access to music is so easy but it also makes you lazy and a bit disinterested at times because everybody’s getting the information at the same time.

I’ve changed my style; I’m not so information heavy, my show is more about reminiscing. I still do new music shows, I’m just a bit more blasé to it.

You’re telling people the track and artist rather than boring them with too much information because that’s not what people want. People would rather hear gossip than musical facts at the moment.

“I just wanted to make a difference because I felt that everywhere I went underrepresented my music.”

Was there more pressure in the old days?

Your MTV and Radio 1 shows must have had a huge impact on artists’ success.

Without a doubt, but I was never carried away and I knew the importance of what I was doing at the time.

I’d have [artists] on Radio 1, then they’d have an MTV interview on their itinerary and I’d be the guy interviewing them again. I think they all thought I was a big mogul and P Diddy always thought I was a big mogul but I’m nothing like him, nowhere near. I’m just a broadcaster.

It was really important at the time for me to promote the positive aspects of the music. The videos did all the negative work because they were very sexist, but I tried to promote the positive side because I knew people like P Diddy, who a lot of people treated as a bit more of a joke in the ‘90s, was a bit over the top but he was a very clever man.

He knew how to get music played and that’s the key on radio because R&B and hip hop in general was very specialist going into the ‘90s, unless it was incredibly pop sounding.

He put hip hop and R&B together to make it radio friendly and it also worked in the clubs. It was really unifying.

That’s why everybody loves that time. Lots of people went out and mixed with people they wouldn’t normally, and that’s what music can do. It’s very powerful.

Influential R&B and hip hop acts are making comebacks, like TLC. Is there an act you’d really like to see return?

There’s a big touring circuit for old school bands, lots of people want to see them.

People gobble those tickets up because they feel a lot of the art of performance is missing in today’s music. There’s some great music being made but I’m not too sure there are great entertainers out there at the moment.

In my music I think the entertainment level has regressed a bit. It’s not an attack on the music, more an attack on the immediacy of how music is put out.

People don’t have to do rigorous promo, you just drop your music on the internet and it’s global. You don’t have to do TV appearances, not that there are many to do, and prove you’re a talented person.

I went to see Bruno Mars for the simple reason, apart from loving his new album, that he’s one of those old school entertainers and puts on a show.

TALENT IN THE CITY

Did a particular moment or influence make you love urban music?

I’ve always been a soul boy, even when I was about 10. I’ve got a saying that you don’t actually choose music, music chooses you.

We all grow up with the radio on but why are we drawn to some songs more than others? That’s the point music starts to choose you. You’re not old enough to say ‘that’s cool, I’m going to follow that’.

As a kid I liked soul music and so naturally, when I started buying music at 13, I realised I liked disco, funk, a bit of reggae. I also liked Latin jazz, jazz, acid jazz, house and soulful house and it’s a lot. It all comes from soul or funk so everything I like has a funky beat or a strong, soulful melody.

Growing up in Hackney there was a big ethnic population that was very musically driven. It was incredibly important.

That’s what dragged me in and I didn’t have aspirations to do what I’m doing, I just wanted to collect records.

What has been your career highlight so far?

I’d like to think I came across with integrity and I’ve always tried to put music first – I’ve never really wanted to be a celebrity or particularly famous but when you go on telly you can’t be introvert, you’ve got to entertain people.

I’m blessed to have had the career I’ve had. I enjoy it more now than I did while I was having it because I was quite serious about my work. I wouldn’t say I researched heavily, I just did what I always did with music.

I know how lucky I am and I know there aren’t many in history who’ve done that for urban music and I’m grateful. The truth was I just wanted to make a difference because I felt that everywhere I went underrepresented my music.

MTV, at the time, didn’t have an R&B and hip hop show which I couldn’t believe. Radio 1 didn’t have a proper R&B show - they had some sort of soul show but it wasn’t what I could see they should have had so I had to do something, and it’s the same with Radio 2 now – it hasn’t had a proper soul show for ages. I’m more of an ambassador.

These days do you enjoy broadcasting or touring as a DJ the most?

The thing I love that I used to do for free is listen to music all day long and lots of people can relate to that. If you’re having a bad day music can help you alleviate it, but when it becomes your living what do you turn to?

Music is my work and I know people will say ‘shut up, I’d love that job’ but it’s still a job and there are expectations on you.

I love broadcasting above all else; I love having a radio show and cheering music. That’s top of my list and I’ll do that till I die, hopefully.

I’m enjoying gigs more than ever because of the nostalgic stuff, and people know that if they come out I’m going to play lots of old school stuff.

I’m a bit of a home boy at the moment but, trust me, if you see me on a flyer it’s because I really want to do it, not because of money or because someone has coerced me.

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LET ME INTRODUCE YOU AS LIVERPOOL REVELS IN A PACKED PROGRAMME OF EVENTS CELEBRATING THE TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEATLES’ ‘SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND’ YOUR MOVE HAS ASSEMBLED A PANEL OF THE CITY’S MUSIC AND ARTS AFICIONADOS TO GET THEIR TAKE ON THIS GROUNDBREAKING ALBUM

PETER HOOTON

Lead singer of The Farm and chair of the Beatles Legacy Group.

I think the reason Sgt Pepper is so significant is because it was a game changer. The first concept album - it broke the mould really.

The Beatles were always trying to stay one step ahead of the competition so when The Beach Boys came out with ‘Pet Sounds’, the band knew they had to come up with something that could blow it out of the water and they certainly achieved that with Sgt Pepper.

For John Lennon at the age of 26, and Paul McCartney at 24, to come up with this album is just mind-blowing; although I think the mind-bending substances they were partaking in at the time might have contributed!

WAYNE HEMINGWAY

Renowned fashion designer who is bringing his summer Vintage on the Dock festival to the city’s waterfront.

Sgt Pepper was a bringing together of culture. Sir Peter Blake’s truly iconic album cover art (is there a more recognisable cover?) captured the cultural icons of the time, from Bob Dylan to Dylan Thomas via Marlon Brando, William S Burroughs, Marilyn Monroe, Diana Dors and Edgar Allen Poe. The ironic satin military uniforms, the moustaches and the saturated colour define psychedelic fashion. Oh and then there are those tunes that will resonate forever. Art, fashion, culture and amazing music… un-bleeding-believable.

BRITISH MUSIC EXPERIENCE

Kevin McManus, curator of the British Music Experience (BME).

Sgt Pepper is one of the most remarkable albums ever made, but for me what is even more extraordinary is the fact that it came immediately after ‘Rubber Soul’ and ‘Revolver’.

It’s difficult to say anything new about Sgt Pepper because it’s so rightly celebrated and as a result, millions of words have been written about its significance.

Put simply, Sgt Pepper showcases a band at the height of their power, effortlessly writing some of the best songs ever while pushing the boundaries of the recording process under the guiding hand of producer George Martin.

George gave them the encouragement and space to innovate and the result changed the way albums were viewed forever.

LIVERPOOL BIENNIAL

Paul Smith, executive director of Liverpool Biennial.

Sgt Pepper is one of those happenings which can’t be quantified. Some things just change the landscape so in this case there is simply ‘before Sgt Pepper’ and ‘after Sgt Pepper’.

The Beatles intended people to actively participate in Sgt Pepper, not just to buy it or listen to it, by including gifts within the record - cut-outs, lyrics and a cover that broke the traditions of who or what defines an era.

The Beatles brought contemporary art to a huge audience of people who may not have actively sought it out, and so helped establish the idea that great art should be an inspiring part of our lives, much like Sir Peter Blake’s Dazzle Ferry is in Liverpool.

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TO: SGT PEPPER AT 50 BLUECOAT

Bryan Biggs, artistic director at Bluecoat which is joining in the Sgt Pepper at 50 celebrations The Beatles’ most iconic album cover caused almost as much debate as the record itself on its release. Who were all these people and why had they been chosen?

Were they the Fab Four’s personal heroes? Did this seemingly incongruous collection of artists, musicians, film stars, philosophers, gurus and comedians reflect the cultural zeitgeist of 1967?

With its motif of a crowd assembled behind four central characters and a bass drum, the sleeve became the most studied and copied design in pop.

It was parodied almost immediately by ‘The Mothers of Invention’ and has since been used as a template for posters, adverts, Christmas cards and numerous records.

Photoshop has made it easy to knock out a ‘Pepper parody’ but I still get excited when I come across a new version, even though the music within often disappoints.

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Paul Gallagher, deputy director of Museum of Liverpool.

The Beatles have always been game changers. They pretty much invented the blueprint for any credible band - the group as a gang of freethinking outliers who play their own instruments and write their own songs. It always comes back to the songs doesn’t it?

Their greatest legacy will always be the songs and with Sgt Pepper we are witnessing the gang in their pomp; ambitious, experimental, cocky, inquisitive, pushing forward, crafting a collection of songs that continue to endure and beguile; from Vaudeville to Indian mysticism and everything in between.

I vividly recall buying Sgt Pepper as a callow 13-year-old in NEMS record store in 1974. Whilst I soaked up the music I stared and stared, mesmerised by the Peter Blake designed cover. I even looked up what the word ‘concept’ meant. You wouldn’t get that with an Ed Sheeran album would you?

PAUL DU NOYER

Anfield-born veteran rock journalist and former editor of Q magazine.

Sgt Pepper was always hailed as the perfect expression of its time, but it was also timeless. It’s not owned by 1967 and it will fascinate generations yet unborn.

I was at school in Bootle that year and I thought The Beatles had utterly lost the plot. I was too young to understand. This was in fact a feast to be savored slowly. In time, Sgt Pepper taught me there was more out there than I had ever dreamed.

High psychedelia from sun-kissed California? The slumland singalongs of Victorian music hall? Magically, this record could be both of those things at the same time.

Sgt Pepper flew you from suburban Liverpool to swinging London, to the banks of the Ganges, via the Isle of Wight.

Along the way we encountered summertime’s drowsy dreams, sharply bittersweet nostalgia, and even a kind of car-crash dread. Now that’s what you call a trip.

THOMAS MCCONNELL

Aspiring musician who claims to be able to play every Beatles song - this month starring in a biographical concert based on George Harrison at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Sgt Pepper is the first album I remember choosing to listen to. I was only six and I’d become obsessed with The Beatles. I’d get up before school, crawl into the space behind the couch near the record player and put the headphones on.

Being so young, I didn’t know their history so they had no context to me. I thought no one else knew about them and they were still together. To me, I’d just found another record that said ‘Beatles’ on it with crazy, colourful artwork, full of people I didn’t recognise.

Then I put it on and out of nowhere I was exposed to such potent levels of imagination, production and songwriting that it shaped the way I’ve thought ever since. At an age when your head is a sponge, it sent me to another planet that I’ve never wanted to leave.

“ The Beatles brought contemporary art to a huge audience of people who may not have actively sought it out. ”

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NEW WHISKEY VENUE TO LAUNCH ON COLQUITT STREET A new whiskey bar called the Royal Institution will open at 24 Colquitt Street in mid-August.

The drinks venue, launching within the Grade II-listed address, is a new venture from the team behind Berry & Rye and Whiskey Business, aimed at “discerning clientele”.

It’s being touted as “a quality alternative to the bustling Bold Street cafés and coffee shops and a civilised antidote to the often chaotic Seel Street nightlife”.

Speciality spirits merchant Whiskey Business also recently opened a new store at the site, complementing its sister shop on Fenwick Street.

THE ART SCHOOL’S CELLAR BAR ON COURSE FOR SUMMER OPENING The Art School Restaurant is on course to open its new Champagne and wine bar this summer.

The acclaimed Sugnall Street eatery expects to launch The Art School Cellars around mid-July.

CraveID - the team behind the look and feel of the restaurant - was brought in to design the new space, which is promising the “finest Champagnes and wines with paired charcuterie and cheese”.

The Art School Restaurant was opened in September 2014 by chef patron Paul Askew, a former director of the nearby Hope Street Hotel and London Carriageworks Restaurant.

RESTAURANT PLANNED FOR FORMER BOOTLE PUB Proposals to open a new restaurant at the site of a former Bootle pub have been submitted to Sefton Council.

If approved, the plans would see the transformation of what was once St George’s Tavern into the eatery, as well as a pharmacy and three self-contained apartments.

It is yet to be confirmed what kind of restaurant would occupy the ground floor of the building.

OKTOPUS

BY MATTHEW SMITH

Hardman Yard, L1 Nestled amongst Hardman Street bastions The Old Blind School and Buyers Club sits Oktopus – a quirky yet stylish, modern European small plates outfit.

With its stripped back aesthetic and exposed brickwork, the laid-back space mixes modern dining and minimalistic fixtures and fittings with flashes of an industrial environment.

After being seated we were able to watch as each meal was carefully prepared in the open kitchenrestaurant area.

My dining partner and I had a quick perusal of the beguiling menu as we watched the chefs perfect each dish.

First came the drinks – a refreshing orange and lemonade (£2.50) and an orange juice (£1.50).

We then turned our attention to the food and were surprised to find a lack of choice when it came to starters.

With only two options my dining partner plumped for the Wild Loaf Sourdough (£3) which was accompanied by samphire and herb butter, whilst the Popcorn Mussels (£3.50), garnished with chilli and garlic, caught my attention.

Fresh and crusty, the Wild Loaf Sourdough combined well with the samphire and

complimented the herb butter.

For me, the Popcorn Mussels were a particular highlight. I was very impressed with the taste, texture and flavour of the seafood, although I must admit that the garlic did overpower the flavour of the chilli – and as a lover of spicy food I was hoping this wouldn’t be the case.

Next came the mains.

After being advised by our waitress, we decided to share four of the small plate dishes.

My plus one ordered the Roast Carrots, Torched Brie, Carrot Top Pesto and Toasted Hazelnuts (£6) and readily admitted it was her favourite dish. After a quick taste I can also vouch for its standing.

The plate of Burrata, Norfolk Asparagus, Sugar Snaps, Almonds and Breadcrumbs (£7.20) was her second choice.

Meanwhile I was enticed by the Parisian Herb Gnocchi, Pink Goats Cheese, Pine Nuts and Sorrel Cream (£6.50), which I must say was too rich for me.

My next option - the Beet Cured Salmon, Hung Yoghurt, Cucumber, Orange and Crostini (£6.50) -

combined well with the previous course.

Each dish arrived at the table swiftly.

We finished the evening in style by sharing the cheese board (£6), which featured Tuxford and Tebbutt, Dambuster and Kidderton Ash along with three slices of sourdough.

The dish certainly made an impression with its rustic combination of sumptuous, fresh bread and a trio of traditional cheeses.

We also ordered the Chocolate Nemesis (£6), which was served with toffee cream and hazelnut praline.

Despite my lack of a sweet tooth, I can honestly say that it was in fact a delightful way to end the meal – it was thick, rich and utterly delicious.

Oktopus fits in well with Liverpool’s food and drink scene, but we both agreed there is room for improvement.

Although the food was certainly stylish and modern, the quantity of starters and the occasional overpowering flavours seemed like too much of an attempt to impress.

Overall though, the highlights of the meal more than made up for any weaknesses.

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YOUR FORTNIGHTLY ROUND-UP OF LIVERPOOL’S ENTERTAINMENT

Highlights JUNE Judy Chicago In Conversation

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Venues which took part included Liverpool Cathedral, where the ‘Super Sonic Assembly’ explored the evolution of music since the end of World War II.

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Fiddler on the Roof

The Cavern Club The bass player and founding member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band stops off in Liverpool as part of his first solo tour.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall The veteran seven-piece band bring their unique blend of humour and 1920s jazz to the Music Room.

Croxteth Hall On the eve of World Gin Day enjoy a night sampling some fabulous examples of the never more popular spirit in the luxurious Queen Anne Suit at Croxteth Hall.

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