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Kensington Square, Gilead Street, L7 A selection of modern 3 bedroom family houses

from just £27,500* • Excellent location on the edge of the city • Modern fixtures and finishes throughout • Full central heating

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Lomond Road, off Edge Lane, L7

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Stylish 3 bedroom family homes

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Exciting New Homes at Affordable Prices!

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Connaught Green, Anfield, L6 4EJ

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Contents //// WELCOME TO ISSUE 235

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Hello Welcome to another Your Move bursting with all the latest property and culture news. The focus this issue is on using your outdoor space to create as environmentally friendly a home as possible, which is also an inspiring place to live. See page 30 for full details.

We’ve also sourced the best properties to rent and buy across the city and suburbs and snapped those of you out and about, whether at FACT’s Climate for Change exhibition or choosing stylish occasion wear and networking at LK Bennett.

For more news and pictures, visit the website at www.yourmovemagazine.com.

Lucy Oliver Assistant Editor

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Features

Living

6 Four best buys Featuring Sutton Kersh, Keppie Massie Residential, Andrew Louis and King Sturge

37 & 56 Bit of a do Social events in pictures

26 Four Best Lets Featuring Bradley Beazley Residential, Expert Lets, Jones & Chapman and Amazon Management Services 29 Hot off the Press Easter at East Float Cover Story 30 Hot Topic Innovative outside space 32 Hot and Happening The latest news and gossip 35 Have your say What should be on the agenda at the G20 summit?

36 On the ladder with…

Ian Taylor at Keppie Massie Residential Cover Story 39 Movers A Victorian terraced house

Cover Story 44 Talent in the city Paul Young brings Los Pocaminos to Liverpool 47 Ask the Expert Interior dilemmas answered 49 Your Move Interiors Butterfly motifs are all aflutter 51 Green Days Ideas for the great outdoors Cover Story 53 Hot in the city All the latest lifestyle news 55 What’s on Sign of the Times with Liverpudlian talent 57 Ladies fashion Western selections 59 Men’s fashion Cowboy style 61 Table Talk Sid Vance dines at Amber 62 Streetlife Climate for Change at FACT Your Move

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On The Market //// FOUR MERSEYSIDE PROPERTIES TO SUIT A RANGE OF BUYERS AND TASTES. FOUR BEST BUYS

Staten Court Tradewinds Square, L1 £195,000 What’s on offer?

This duplex penthouse apartment in the popular East Village Development offers the finest in city centre living.

Agent’s view “Recently reduced for a quick sale, this penthouse apartment is perfect for the balmy summer nights we're being promised this year.

It is spread over two levels; sleeping on the lower floor and open plan living above with Shannon Conway two bedrooms, an en suite and a main bathroom. Doors open from the kitchen and sales manager, dining room onto a lovely terrace with views King Sturge of the awe-inspiring Anglican Cathedral. For those who prefer a view of the river, there is another balcony off the living area, a prefect place to watch the sunset.”

To view this property now, call 0151 242 6490.

Yew Tree House Calderstones, L18 £850,000 What’s on offer?

This stunning two to three penthouse is part of the luxurious Ashbury Homes development offering quality, style and exclusivity.

Agent’s view

Sue Bullen at Sutton Kersh

“This is a truly wonderful penthouse apartment and forms part of this luxurious and unique Ashbury Homes development situated on the fringe of Calderstones Park. Not only does this property benefit from three balconies, it also has spectacular views from a split level spacious roof terrace which is south west facing providing a sunny aspect. Yew Tree house has it all, with an excellent specification throughout, underground secure parking, and a private gymnasium for residents. We strongly recommend an early inspection.”

To view this property now, call 0151 734 0666.

To view more properties for sale visit yourmovemagazine.com 6

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London Road Liverpool, L3 £124,500 (SUBJECT TO CONTRACT) What’s on offer?

This keenly priced two bedroom penthouse is ideal for the investor or the professional working in a popular area of the city.

Agent’s view

Sue Taylor head of Keppie Massie Residential

“If you've ever wanted to live in the heart of the university and hospital area of Liverpool, this is the property for you! Including a large open plan lounge and kitchen, this leads out onto a stone decked balcony with views of the Liverpool skyline including the Cathedral. The master bedroom also has its own balcony. The second bedroom has unusual skylight windows and the apartment is completed with a bathroom and shower. With lift access and residents permit parking, this property is ideal for the investor looking to rent to mature students, or health service workers.”

To view this property now, call 0151 236 9660.

Avon Close Walton, L4 £126,950, FREEHOLD What’s on offer?

This three bedroom semi-detached property in the Walton area makes an ideal family home.

Agent’s view

Erica Mooney sales manager at Andrew Louis

“Andrew Louis is pleased to offer this property, which is priced for a quick sale, and would make an ideal family home. The property is in excellent condition and comprises a lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, three first floor bedrooms and a family bathroom, as well as a large rear garden and a side garden with lawned areas and mature trees. The property further benefits from a front garden with a two car driveway and a large rear garden with a patio area. Call us now for an immediate viewing!”

To view this property now, call 0151 330 5333.

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lettings

City Centre

0151 330 5321

Stanley Street, City Centre

Dale Street, City Centre

Quebec Quay, Docklands

EW N

• Spacious 2 bedroom apartment • Fitted kitchen with appliances • Views overlooking the River Mersey • En suite & modern bathroom, parking

Elysian Fields, City Centre

EW N

• 4 bedroom furnished property • Close to bars, restaurants and shops • Kitchen with built-in cooker & fridge • Large open plan lounge and kitchen

EW N

EW N

• Large 5 bedroom apartment • Lounge/dining area, open plan kitchen • Bathroom with built in shower, kitchen • GCH and intercom system

Livingstone Drive South, L17

• Stunning 2 bedroom apartment • Views across Sefton Park • Fully furnished to a high standard • En suite to master bedroom, parking

• Luxury 2 bedroom apartment • 24 hour concierge service • Secure car parking • Furnished to a very high standard

£1040pcm

£1000pcm

£775pcm

£750pcm

£750pcm

The Anchorage, Docklands

Manolis Yard, City Centre

Cable House, City Centre

City Quay, Docklands

Hudson Gardens, City Centre EW

EW

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N • 2 bedroom second floor apartment • Recently refurbished and modernised • Fully fitted kitchen with white goods • Veranda with breathtaking views

• 1 bedroom apartment • Fully furnished with fitted kitchen • Large timber decked balcony • Allocated parking

• 2 bedroom apartment • Fully furnished • Fully fitted kitchen with appliances • Secure allocated parking

• 2 bedroom apartment with parking • Fully furnished apartment • Modern bathroom, fitted kitchen • FIRST MONTHS RENT HALF PRICE

£675pcm

£650pcm

£650pcm

Dulas Road, Childwall

Vale Road, Woolton

Jugglers Yard, City Centre

£630pcm

N EW

EW

EW

N

N • 3 bedroom semi detached • 2 double bedrooms 1 one single/study • Rear garden, large front garage • Ideally situated close to local amenities

• 3 bedroom semi detached • Recently refurbished and redecorated • Fully fitted kitchen with white goods • Stunning landscaped garden to rear

• 1 bedroom apartment • Fully fitted kitchen, integrated appliances • Fully tiled bathroom with power shower • High specification furniture package

£595pcm

£595pcm

£550pcm

Renaissance Quarter, City Centre

Sandbeck Street, Dingle

Barncroft Road, Halewood EW

EW

N

N • 1 bedroom furnished apartment • Good size living area, wood laminate • Fully fitted kitchen with fridge freezer • Viewing essential

• Part furnished 2 bed terraced • Through lounge/dining area • Kitchen with cooker • Early viewing recommended

• 2 bedroom semi detached property • GCH, DG, off road parking • Fully fitted kitchen • Unfurnished

£500pcm

£500pcm

£450pcm

Croxteth Road, Aigburth

Aigburth Road, Aigburth

Lockerby Road, L7

• Newly decorated 2 bedroom flat • Unfurnished , • Close to Sefton Park • GCH, Kitchen, parking available

£450pcm

• Executive one bedroom flat • Close to Sefton Park, Lark Lane • GCH, intercom system, • Stylish kitchen including cooker & hob

£425pcm

• Quality 1 bedroom ground floor flat.

• Nice décor and carpeted throughout.

• Property benefits from GCH • Alarm system and off road parking

£295pcm

City Centre office: Muskers Building 1 Stanley Street L1 6AA Prescot office: 19 Eccleston Street Prescot L34 5QA

• Luxury 2 bedroom city centre apart • Unfurnished • Secure allocated parking • Modern fully fitted kitchen

£625pcm

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CATHARINE HOUSE First floor apartment in a Grade II listed building. Comprising one bedroom, open plan kitchen and living area and shower room. Original features and sashwindows. Secure, allocated parking.

STAMP DUTY EXEMPT

£110,000

£144,950

CITY LOFTS Penthouse apartment offering views over the River Mersey, Liver Building and the city. Spacious living and dining area, fully fitted kitchen with feature cooking island, two double bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom. Concierge and a secure parking space.

OFFERS INVITED £199,950

MANHATTAN PLACE Fourth floor corner apartment. Briefly comprising open plan lounge and kitchen area, two double bedrooms and bathroom. South facing balcony with views over the square and the River Mersey. Secure parking

THE SYMPHONY Beautifully converted duplex with two double bedrooms, lounge, dining area, kitchen and bathroom. Exposed beams and sash windows. Allocated parking and permits.

STAMP DUTY EXEMPT

STAMP DUTY EXEMPT

£154,950

Priced to attract a quick sale, viewing highly recommended £169,950

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OFFERS INVITED £195,000

STAMP DUTY EXEMPT

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STATEN COURT Duplex penthouse. Comprising lounge, dining area, fully fitted kitchen, two balconies, two bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom. Benefits from dual aspect views over the River Mersey and the City, solid oak flooring, intercom and secure underground parking.

WATERLOO QUAY Beautifully presented top floor apartment situated in popular Waterloo Quay.

Comprising open plan lounge and dining area, kitchen, two double bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom. Balcony overlooking Waterloo Dock, allocated parking and 24 hour security.

THE COLONNADES Second floor apartment with dock and city views in the exclusive Albert Dock.

Comprising lounge and dining areas, kitchen, two double bedroooms, bathroom and ensuite. Secure underground parking and 24 hour concierge £294,950

THE COLONNADES Penthouse apartment. Open plan living area, kitchen, three double bedrooms, en-suite and WC. Mezzanine level with third bedroom, additional en-suite, study area.

Exposed brickwork. 2 balconies, roof terrace, views over the River and Kings Waterfront Arena, parking, 24 hour concierge. £800,000

Argyle Court unfurn, studio ........................................................ £395pcm One Park West One bed, furnished ........................................... £499pcm Sweeting Street two beds, furnished ........................................ £550pcm Catharine House one bed, furn, parking ................................... £575pcm Victoria Street one bed, furnished ............................................ £575pcm Cable Yard 2 bed, furnished ......................................................... £580pcm City Quay two beds, furnished, parking ......... (inc water bills) £595pcm Cinnamon Building Two beds, unfurnished, parking ................ £600pcm Eden Square one bed, furnished and parking ............................ £625pcm The Albany one bed, fully furnished .......................................... £625pcm The Anchorage two beds, furnished, parking ............................ £625pcm Catharine Street 2 beds, unfurnished, parking .......................... £675pcm X Buildings two beds, furnished ................................................ £695pcm Waterloo Quay two bed, furnished, parking ............................. £695pcm Cinnamon Buildings two bed duplex, parking .......................... £750pcm Quebec Quay two beds, fully furnished, parking ....................... £750pcm Waterloo Warehouse two beds, furnished, parking .................. £850pcm Pall Mall two beds, penthouse, furnished, parking .................... £950pcm Unity Building Two dble beds, furn/unfurn, parking ..... From £1000pcm

Available to view now!!

King Sturge is proud to announce that One Park West is complete.

With a selection of studio, one and two bed apartments available, all apartments have the option to furnish. Enjoying amazing river, dock and city views, the apartments benefit from a 24 hour concierge service and optional parking.

Arrange to view now to avoid disappointment

Park View now available Prices from £425pcm

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City Centre Office, 30/32 Exchange Street East, Liverpool L2 3PQ Tel: 0151 236 2332

TELERY CLOSE

HENRY STREET

Spacious second floor apartment, one bedroom, bathroom/w.c., open plan living area, fitted kitchen

£80,000

End Town House, Three Bedrooms, Lounge, Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Conservatory, Bathroom/Wc, Upvc DG, GCH, Canal Views

£147,950

THE REACH

ADLER WAY

A selection of 2 bedroom apartments, open plan living area, fitted kitchen, bathroom, balcony with city views, secure car space.

Fourth Floor Apartment, Two Bedrooms, Open Plan Living Area, Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom, En Suite Shower Room, Balcony Partial River Views, Car Space

From £102,950

£109,950

FIELD STREET

End Town House, Four Bedrooms, Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Utility Store, Bathroom/Wc, Upvc DG, Corner Plot

£89,950

£88,950

HAIGH STREET

First floor apartment, open plan living area, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom/WC, secure car space.

£80,950

19th Floor, Two Double Beds, Spacious Open Plan Living Area, Luxury Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom, En-Suite Shower Room, Terrace, Stunning Views

£269,950

LIBERTY PLACE

Duplex penthouse apartment, three bedrooms, spacious open plan living area, stylish fitted kitchen, two bathrooms, en-suite shower room, cloakroom/wc, two secure car spaces included further two car spaces available separately, air conditioning, stunning river and city views

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First Floor Apartment, Two Bedrooms, Open Plan Living Area, Kitchen, Bathroom/W.C, Upvc Double Glazing

£825,000

Ground Floor Apartment, Double Bedroom, Open Plan Living Area, Fitted Kitchen Modern Bathroom, No Chain

£99,950

ADLER WAY

Third floor apartment, open plan living area, double bedroom, fitted kitchen, bathroom, DG, GCH, secure car space.

£89,950

CABLE YARD

80% share Second floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge/kitchen, bathroom/wc, balcony rail, video entryphone system

£107,000

ROYAL QUAY

Ground floor apartment, one bedroom, open plan living area, kitchen, bathroom/wc, GCH, DG, no chain

NEW

£79,950

FINCH LANE

THE COLLEGIATE

2 storey end terrace, mixed use, building arranged as ground floor retail lock up shop and three bed residential flat to the first floor and loft space

Second floor apartment, spacious open plan living area, fitted kitchen, mezzanine bedroom, cloakroom/wc, ensuite bathroom, car space

PRINCES DOCK

BEETHAM TOWER

NEW

MARLBOROUGH STREET

NEW

£79,950

HATTON GARDEN

First Floor Apartment, 2 bedrooms, open plan living area, kitchen, bathroom/WC, en-suite shower room.

£119,950

NEW

£99,950

BEETHAM TOWER

Twentieth floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, ensuite shower room, river views, no chain, car space.

£160,950

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LETTINGS DEPARTMENT 0870 142 0390 incorporating Thomson & Moulton

We have a wide range of properties available!

MOSSLEY MANSIONS, L18

3 Bedrooms, Unfurnished, Town House, Double Glazing, Central Heating

£1150pcm

WALTER STREET, CHESTER

2 Bedroomed Furnished Terraced House, Double Glazing, Central Heating

£595pcm

ARMSTRONG QUAY, L3

Two Bedrooms, Unfurnished, Central Heating, Double Glazing, Parking

£500pcm

LOWBRIDGE COURT, L19

2 Bedroomed Ground Floor Apartment, Part Furnished, Electric Heating, Modern Development, Allocated Parking

£440pcm

WEST TOWER, L3

Selection Of Two Bedroomed Apartments

From £650pcm

WATER PARK DRIVE, L28

3 Bedroomed Semi-Detached House, Flexi Furnished, Central Heating, Double Glazing, Driveway

£575pcm

XAVIER PLACE, L15

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£495pcm

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£650pcm

AIGBURTH HOUSE, L17

2 Bedroom Part Furnished Apartment, Ground Floor, Central Heating, Double Glazing, Popular Location

£550pcm

DUKE STREET, L1

One Bedroom, Ground Floor, Unfurnished, Central Heating, Patio Area, Close To City Centre

£475pcm

STEPHENSON HOUSE, L7

Two Bedroomed Terraced House, Central Heating, Double Glazing

Selection Of 1 & 2 Bedroomed Apartments, Unfurnished, Central Heating, Double Glazing

£425pcm

£400pcm

IVANHOE ROAD, L17

2 Bedroomed Lower Ground Floor Duplex Apartment, Flexi Furnished, Central Heating, Private Garden, Allocated Parking

£650pcm

THE COLLEGIATE, L6

Two Bedroomed Furnished Duplex Apartment, Balcony, Parking

£625pcm

ST MARYS COURT, L25

VERDALA PARK, L18

2 Bedroomed Ground Floor Apartment, Unfurnished, Central Heating, Double Glazing

2 Bedroomed 2nd Floor Apartment, Unfurnished , Central Heating, Double Glazing, Parking & Garage

£550pcm

DENMAN DRIVE, L6

Selection Of 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments, Central Heating, Double Glazing

£475-£625pcm

WESTCOTT ROAD, L4

Two Bedrooms, Unfurnished, Recently Refurbished, Central Heating, Double Glazing

£380pcm

£545pcm

NORTHFIELD, SOUTHPORT

2 Bedroomed 3rd Floor Apartment, Central Heating, Double Glazing, Single Car Garage

£475pcm

HAMPSTEAD ROAD, L6

Range Of Part Furnished Apartments, Central Heating, Double Glazing

From £350pcm

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THE ONLY ESTATE AGENT FOR YOU Greengables Close L8

Beresford Road, L8 Middle Terrace Property, Through Lounge/Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Ground Floor Bathroom, Three Bedrooms, Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating, Rear Yard, Inspection Recommended

A Mid Town House, Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Downstairs W.C, 3 Bedrooms, First Floor Family Bathroom, Gas Central Heating, Double Glazing, Driveway, Rear Garden, Viewing Highly Recommended

£154,995 with 5% deposit paid Byles Street, L8

£94,995

With 5% Deposit Paid

Homelife Estates new address will be: Cosmopolitan House 2 Marybone Liverpool L3 2BY Telephone:

Sandbeck Street, L8 A Middle Terrace Property, Through Lounge/Dining Room, Kitchen With A Range Of Units, Ground Floor Bathroom, Two Bedrooms, Part Double Glazing, Rear Yard, Popular Location

Reduced A Terraced Property, Lounge/Dining Room, Kitchen With A Range Of Units, First Floor Shower Room, Double Glazing, Three Bedrooms, Rear Yard

£99,995

Please note, as part of the Cosmopolitan Housing Group, Homelife Estates will be relocating to the Group’s Head Office address below with effect from 31 March 2009.

A First Floor Flat Built 2006, NHBC Waranty Backed, Lounge, Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, One Bedroom, Family Bathroom, Double Glazed, Central Heating, Secure Communal Parking, Walled Frontage, Inspection Recommended

Eridge Street, L8

£98,000 Saxony Road, L7 An Middle Terrace Property, Through Lounge/Dining Room, Kitchen With A Range Of Units, Ground Floor Bathroom, Three Bedrooms, Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating, Rear Yard

£89,995 Issac Street, L8

0151 224 0336

£86,500 Lime Grove, L8

A Middle Terrace, Lounge, Kitchen With Fitted Oven, Hob And Hood, Single Storey Extension To Rear, First Floor Bathroom, Two Bedrooms, Rear Garden, Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating, Off Road Parking To The Rear Of Property

An End Terrace Property, Lounge/Dining Room, Kitchen With A Range Of Units, Two Bedrooms, Gas Central Heating, Double Glazing/Rear Yard, Popular Location

£69,995

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£69,995 Banbury Court, Worcester Road, L20

Lemon Grove, L8 Reduced An End Terrace Property, Fitted Kitchen, First Floor Bathroom With Electric Shower, 2 Bedrooms, Central Heating, Double Glazing, Front Garden & Rear Yard

£69,995

Horsefall L8, L8

A modern 2 bedroomed apartment.

Available from £440pcm with a service charge of £47.59pcm. Also available for sale under Shared Ownership

A Middle Terrace, Lounge, Kitchen, Ground Floor, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom, Part Gas Central Heating, Double Glazed, Rear Yard, In Need Of Upgrading

£64,950

CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE VALUATION 0151 224 0336 HEAD OFFICE: 2 MARYBONE, LIVERPOOL L3 2BY

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Bulloch House 10 Rumford Place, Liverpool, L3 9DG

0151 236 9660 Lettings 0151 255 2290 Sales

Fax: 0151 255 2288 email: property@keppiemassie.com

RESIDENTIAL SALES – LETTINGS London Road

Ellerman Road NEW

• • • • •

A Keenly Priced Penthouse Recently Upgraded Lifts To All Floors Open Plan Lounge and Kitchen Ideal For University Life £124,500

Cranborne Road

NEW

NEW

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Ivyhurst Manor

Priced To Sell City Quay Location Two Double Bedrooms Allocated Parking Master With En-Suite Reduced To £105,000

• • • • •

Unity Buildings

End Terrace House PRICED FOR REALISTIC SALE Three Bedrooms Two Separate Reception Rooms No Ongoing Chain £84,950

Spacious Three Bedroom Apartment Converted Manor House Prime South Liverpool Location Two Double Bedrooms Master With En-Suite, Parking £1,950 pcm

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A selection of unfurn and furnished 2 Double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms Residents gym & 24hr concierge Secure parking Views to River Mersey & Albert Dock From £900 pcm

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Central Gardens NEW

Two Bedrooms Popular Development RopeWalks Development Parking Available

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Park Lane Plaza

Two Double Bedrooms Fifth Floor, Balcony City Views Secure Underground Parking Available unfurnished or furnished £675 pcm

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City Quay

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Devonshire Road

Ground Floor Stunning docklands apartment Two bedrooms, two bathrooms Lounge/dining room Car parking space included Reduced To £650 pcm

• Two bedroom duplex apartment • Furnished • Views to communal gardens and Princes Park • Allocated parking £645 pcm

The Atrium

Two Bedrooms Ground floor apartment Part Furnished, Secure Parking Close to city centre Available Immediately Reduced To £550 pcm

Panoramic Views Of The River Two Double Bedrooms Very Large Lounge and Kitchen Secure Parking, 24 Hour Concierge Available Immediately £775 pcm

RED

RED

Brand New Apartment, Balcony Two Bedrooms, Ground Floor Fitted Kitchen With Appliances Carpeted, Secure Allocated Parking Furnished or Unfurnished, En-Suite £595 pcm

NEW

Quebec Quay

NEW

£675 pcm

• • • • •

Desirable Sixth Floor Apartment Concierge Service and Gymnasium Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen Two Double Bedrooms Master With En-Suite, Parking £850 pcm

BARGAIN Studio Apartment, Open Plan Lounge Kitchen, Partitioned Bedroom Shower Room Available Immediately £62,950

Princes Dock

NEW

Argyle Court

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Beetham Plaza

NEW

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Harley Buildings

Beetham Tower RED

NEW

• • • • •

One bedroom 3rd floor apartment Fitted Kitchen, Fully Furnished Part Laminate Flooring Bathroom with walk in shower Residents Parking £495 pcm

• • • • •

NEW PRICE Stylish One Bedroom Apartment Fabulous Beetham Tower Concierge, Fabulous Fitted Kitchen Ideal City Central Location Reduced To £495 pcm

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Ash Grove, L15 - £85,000

Tiverton St, L15 - £92,500

Steveson St, L15 - £95,000

Strathcona Rd, L15 - £95,000

McDonald St, L15 - £96,500

Two bed, mid terrace

Two bed, mid terrace

Three bed, mid terrace

Two bed, mid terrace

Two bed, mid terrace

Bishopgate St, L15 - £99,000

Deverell Gr, L15 - £105,000

Abbeygate Aparts, L15 - £117,000

Kellitt Road, L15 - £117,000

Cranborne Rd, L15 - £120,000

Two bed, mid terrace

Three bed, end terrace

Two bedroom apartment

Three bed, end terrace

Two bed, mid terrace

Blantyre Rd, L15 - £125,000

Eastdale Rd, L15 - £129,950

Victoria Court, L15 - £165,000

Sandown Lane, L15 - £210,000

Borrowdale Rd, L15 - £220,000

Three bed, mid terrace

Three bed, mid terrace

Three bed, semi detached

Four bed, three storey mid terrace

Three bed, mid terrace

Waterloo Road - £625pcm

Belvedere House - £625pcm

Princes Road - £550pcm

Livingston Ave - £550pcm

Lockfields View - £475pcm

Newly built 2 bed apartments, fully integrated kitchen and parking

Ultra modern 2 bed apartments, all appliances, lift to all floors

Large 2 bedroom basement flat

Modern 2 bedroom 2nd floor flat

Large 2 bedroom modern furnished flat

Kremlin Drive, L13 - £400pcm

Alexandra Road - £450pcm

Parkfield Road - £425-£450pcm

Palmerston Road - £450pcm

Greenheys Road - £395pcm

Large 1 bedroom flat with modern kitchen

Large 1 bedroom flats inclusive of central heating bills

Large 1 bedroom flats inclusive of central heating bills

Large 1 bedroom flat with good links to transport

Large Studio Flat with Modern Kitchen

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Cable House

Swansea Close NEW

£750pcm

A bright modern two double bedroom apartment over 1000sq ft.

Comprises; open plan living/kitchen area, two large bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom a large decked balcony . Parking additional.

furnished

Cinnamon Building NEW

£675pcm

furnished

£600pcm

unfurnished

£700pcm

Duplex two bedroom, furnished, penthouse apartment located in the heart of Ropewalks District.

Tremendous dual aspect views include, Cathedral, Albert Dock and Liver Buildings, Parking included.

unfurnished

NEW

£675pcm

From

£700pcm unfurnished

NEW

Purpose built modern apartment benefitting from two double bedrooms, bathroom, living/dining open to Kitchen, good size floor to ceiling windows, secure parking

£650pcm

furn/unfurn

furnished

Luxury duplex penthouse apartment in the award winning development briefly comprising two double bedrooms, good size living/dining room, fitted, integrated kitchen, bathroom and en-suite to master.

View 146 NEW

£550pcm

Urbisity’s most recent development offering unfurnished apartments with two bedrooms and parking located close to both Sefton and Princes Parks viewing recommended.

Focus Building

X Building A traditional terraced property in the sought after area of Mossley Hill/Penny Lane area of the city benefitting from three bedrooms, through lounge, dining kitchen and walled yard.

NEW

This four bedroom unfurnished town house has accommodation arranged over three floors and offers versatile and stylish accommodation with good size rear garden with separate garage

Central Gardens

Blenheim Road NEW

NEW

Park Lodge

furnished

A stylish city apartment developed by Crosby Homes located within the Business quarter, benefiting from one double bedroom, bathroom and fitted kitchen open to living/dining area.

NEW

£425pcm

Stylish 7th floor furnished apartment with fantastic views.

Residents gymnasium, secure allocated parking.

Open plan living/dining room , kitchen open to double bedroom area, bathroom

furnished

VIEWINGS 7 DAYS A WEEK

Viewing hours: Mon-Thurs 9-7.30pm Tel: 0151 709 9638 Fri 9-5.30pm Email: rentals@bluerowlettings.com Sat 10-4pm Address: Suite 128 Sun 11-4pm 5 Royal Quay Kings Dock Liverpool L3 4EX www.bluerowlettings.com Book online viewings 24/7 Your Move 15

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83 ROCKY LANE, TUEBROOK, L6 4BB

Tel: 0151 260 2526

LETTINGS & MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS

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Tel: 0151 228 7777

From £450 pcm Judges View, Newsham Park Self contained executive 1 & 2 bed apartments available in a newly refurbished block; Communal hall, inner hall, living room, kitchen, bedroom bathroom with shower and storage area. Features; wooden flooring with carpets to bedroom, oad veneered doors, recessed downlights throughout, roller blinds, feature wall decor to rooms, intercon system, allocated parking, serviced communal areas. Service charge included.

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• FULL INVENTORY AND DILAPIDATION INSPECTION • REGULAR PROPERTY INSPECTIONS • INHOUSE MAINTENANCE TEAM

Golding Property Services has been established for over three years. We are the fastest growing lettings agency in Liverpool. Golding is a family-run business with an excellent reputation for offering a personal and professional service to both owners and tenants.

£1100 pcm

£950 pcm

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£750 pcm

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• 2 bedroom apartment • Fully furnished • Living area • Open plan kitchen • En-suite

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• 2 bed apartment • Stunning views • Lounge, bathroom • Communal gardens • Allocated parking

• Penthouse apartment • Living room with balcony • Fully integrated kitchen • En-suite • Utility room, parking

W NO • 5th floor apartment • City centre development • Open plan kitchen/living area • 2 bedrooms • Luxury bathroom

£850 pcm

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T LE

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£995 pcm

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W NO

T LE

• Executive townhouse • 3 bedrooms • Utility, shower room • Lounge with terrace • En-suite shower room

From £495 pcm

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• Exclusive suburb • 4 bedrooms • 3 reception rooms, GCH • Bathroom with walk in shower • Patio area, garage

• New build apartments • Self contained • 1 & 2 bedrooms • DG, GCH, intercom access • Carpets & Blinds

T LE

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Liverpool Central: 45 Cable House, Cheapside, Liverpool L2 2SX liverpoolcentral@belvoirlettings.com Manolis Yard, L1

Sought after complex, Central location, 2 bed room fully furnished apartment with secure allocated parking.

Ashburnam Way, L3

Eco friendly house, unfurnished, 3 storey, 3 bed, 3 bathroom spacious property, balcony 10 mins walk to London Road

Royal Quay, L3

Waterfront location, 2 bedroom apartment, furnished, parking included

One Park West, L1

A stunning one bedroom furnished apartment, with integrated kitchen and access to a roof top terraced garden.

0151 231 1613 The Anchorage, L3

Two bedroom unfurnished apartment, lounge, kitchen, family bathroom, allocated parking, ground floor, tranquil views of marina

£725pcm

£595pcm

£575pcm

£575pcm

£550pcm

Courtier Close, L5

Crompton Court, L3

Harlech Street, L4

Dale Street, L2

Cheviot Road, L7

New, well proportioned maisonette, 2 double bedrooms, unfurnished, integral garage, storage cupboards, close to shops and local park

Spacious newly built 2 bed furnished apart, large open plan lounge/kitchen, bathroom, 2 beds, en-suite, cupboard, parking

£550pcm

£525pcm

Spacious three bedroom terrace, unfurnished, 2 reception rooms, cellar, large yard

1 bed furnished apartment in City, intercom, gas central heating, family bathroom, fitted kitchen, prime location

£450pcm

£525pcm

Liverpool South: 21 Sandown Lane, Wavertree L15 8HY

Spacious ground unfurnished apartment, 2 double bedrooms, master with ensuite, Large lounge, kitchen with white goods, Allocated parking and communal garden.

Alpass Road, L17

2 bedroom unfurnished ground floor apartment, with many original features. Lounge, bathroom and kitchen. Close to St Michaels train station.

Deepfield Road, L15

Unfurnished 3 bedroom end terrace. 2 reception rooms, family bathroom, close to local amenities with good access to all areas. Well positioned for Allerton and Smithdown Road.

£795pcm

£625pcm

£625pcm

High Street, L15

McDonald Street, L15

Aigburth Vale, L17

Large two bedroom apartment in Wavertree. Well presented.

Open plan kitchen and lounge.

Plenty of storage space. Close to all local amenities. £475pcm

2 bed unfurnished end terrace house, Modern fitted kitchen, lounge bathroom and 2 double bedrooms. Good access to all areas. £450pcm

One bed apart close to Sefton Park. Unfurnished. Lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Close to all local amenities and good access to all areas. Studio also available at £300pcm £375pcm

£425pcm

0151 203 2192

liverpoolsouth@belvoirlettings.com Aigburth Drive, L17

Spacious, unfurnished 2 bed terrace, close to local amenities/shops, no kitchen appliances, good size rear yard

Sandown Lane, L15

Unfurnished, second floor 2 bedroom apartment. Open plan lounge and kitchen with white goods. Allocated parking and secure access £525pcm

Aigburth Drive, L17

1 bedroom ground floor duplex apartment, Unfurnished, Open plan kitchen / lounge, Parking and communal garden, Close to Sefton Park and Lark Lane £475pcm

Lettings Negotiator Required

Belvoir are looking to recruit a Lettings Negotiator to join the team at our busy south Liverpool office.

Duties include carrying out viewings, applicant registration, management of our growing portfolio as well as promotion and marketing.

Experience not essential as training will be given. Driving license essential.

Please email CV and covering letter to martin.unsworth@belvoirlettings.com

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AN EXPANDING NETWORK OF OVER 40 OFFICES - BOTH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY NEW

NEW

NEW

NEW PRICE

PRINCES DOCK, L3 £800pcm

HATTON GARDEN, L3 £695pcm

OAKSMEADE CLOSE, L12 £650pcm

ASHWOOD DRIVE, L12 £625pcm

Two Bedroom Furnished Sixteenth Floor Apartment, Open Plan Living/Kitchen, En-Suite to Master Bedroom, On Site Concierge, Allocated Parking, Double Glazed, Electric Heating

Two Bedroom Furnished Apartment, Reception Room, Dining/Kitchen Area, Ensuite to Master Bedroom, Two Double Bedrooms, Electric Heating, Residents Garden

Three Bedroom Detached, Lounge, Kitchen/Diner, Family Bathroom, Downstairs WC, Utility Room, Conservatory, Gardens to Front and Rear, UPVC Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating System

Three Bedroom Detached, Cul de Sac Location, Lounge/Diner, Kitchen with Appliances, Family Bathroom, Garage, Driveway Parking, Gardens to Front and Rear, DG, GCH System

NEW

NEW

THE SPINNAKERS, L19 £570pcm

DAPPLE HEATH AVENUE, L31 £550pcm

LOWBRIDGE COURT, L19 £475pcm

ULDALE CLOSE, L11 £475pcm

Two Bedroom Second Floor Un-Furnished Apartment, Open Plan Reception, Kitchen with Integrated Appliances, Family Bathroom, En Suite to Principal Bedroom, Allocated Parking, ECH

Two Bedroom 1st Floor Modern Apartment, Lounge, Kitchen/Diner, Four Piece Bathroom, Allocated Parking, Gas Central Heating System, Double Glazing

Two Bedroom Unfurnished Apartment, superb Commuter Location, Easy Access to Liverpool South Parkway, Lounge/Diner, Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Allocated Parking, EH, DG

Spacious Three Bedroom Unfurnished Mid-Terrace, Lounge/Diner, Modern Fitted Kitchen, Downstairs Shower Room, Driveway Parking, GCH system, DG, Large Enclosed Rear Garden

NEW

NEW PRICE

FIELDTON ROAD, L11 £450pcm

LOWBRIDGE COURT, L19 £450pcm

EAST PRESCOT ROAD, L14 £425pcm

WARWICK ROAD, L36 £350pcm

Three Bedroom Mid Terrace, Reception Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Ground Floor Bathroom, Gardens to Front and Rear, UPVC Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating System

Two Bedroom Unfurnished Apartment, Superb Commuter Location, Easy Access to Liverpool South Parkway, Lounge/Diner, Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Allocated Parking, DG, EH

Two Bedroom First Floor Flat, Lounge, Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Large Bedrooms, Conveniently Located Close to Local Transport Links and Amenities

One Bedroom Unfurnished Second Floor Apartment, Reception Room, Bathroom, UPVC Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating System

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Allerton 1 Allerton Road, Mossley Hill Tel: 0151 280 4047

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£2000pcm

£1300pcm

£1000pcm

£625pcm

Penthouse 3 Double Bedrooms FF & Equipped

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Sefton Drive, L8

Fernlea, L25

Pitville Avenue, L18

Temple Square, L2

£600pcm

£600pcm

£500pcm

£495pcm

Apartment 2 Bedrooms UF with White Goods

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Dorset Road, L6

Osborne Road, L13

Shandon Court, L3

Norton Street, L8

£450pcm

£425pcm

£425pcm

£400pcm

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Apartment 1 Bedroom Fully Furnished

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CHALLENGE US TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY! – Our experienced team promises to provide a very personal service with regular updates and advice - we are confident that we can provide clients with the best possible service and guide you every step of the way. Selling your home with HomeSales means that not only is a most professional service available but also a great value service with our introductory reduced fees.

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Cuddly Bears www.cuddly-bears.com

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Call now to View.

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From £550pcm

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SANDHEYS AVENUE

Luxury 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, fully furnished to a high standard, double bedrooms, secure parking

SEFTON DRIVE

L8

From £600pcm

Spacious 2 bed apartments, brand new development on Sefton Park, fitted kitchens, central heating

L22

£650pcm

Luxury 1 bed apartment, 7th Floor of brand new city centre development, furnished to a high standard

ARGYLE COURT

CIRCLE 109

L1

L1

£675pcm

£550pcm

Luxury 2 bed apartment, City Centre development off Duke Street, furnished to a high standard

Luxury 1 bed City Centre apartment, Ropewalks Area off Duke Street, fully furnished, balcony, secure parking

PALL MALL

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L3

Luxury 2 bedroom apartment, City Centre development, fully furnished 2 double bedrooms, open plan living

L3

From £595pcm

£625pcm

Spacious 2 bed apart, available unfurnished, landlord will furnish, fitted kitchen, balcony, secure parking

ALSO AVAILABLE FROM £395PCM Oriel Lodge, L20

1 bed apt in Bootle, furnished, balcony, parking £395pcm

Bold Place, L1

1 bed city centre apt, furnished, GCH

£475pcm

All Hallows, L24

3 bed house in Speke, uf, GCH, DG

£495pcm

Baker House, L1

1 bed apt on Mathew St, Furnished, GCH

£500pcm

The Overhead, L3

2 & 3 bed apts on Sefton Street, ff, parking

£595pcm

Bishops Court, L17 2 bed apt on Aigburth Vale, furnished, parking £595pcm Medici Building, L8 2 bed apt on Upper Parliament St, furnished

£650pcm

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Luxury serviced apartments in Liverpool from L3 Living

Unity Building

The Tower

Stunning 1 -3 Bedroom Apartments in this sympathetically restored Edwardian Building. Many of these apartments benefit from amazing views across the river. Our Penthouse apartments also feature spacious roof gardens overlooking The Mersey and The World Famous Liver Buildings.

The apartments are centrally located within the business district.

Business class serviced apartments from L3 Living L3 living is proud to launch their business class service in their luxury Liverpool apartments, the premier service is available for all corporate and leisure guests for only an additional £40 per person per stay. L3 Living also provide airport transfers, champagne on arrival and a number of other added extras which all guests are able to book online, if you are booking last minute, ask about our special upgrade rates.

Business Class Guests will receive • Complimentary secure parking • Complimentary late check in • Daily house keeping • Newspaper on day of arrival • Use of photocopier and scanner in your apartment • Red and white wine, snacks, sparkling and still water • Robe • Premier toiletries pack • Dedicated account manager • Late check out up to 1pm subject to availability

This RIBA award winning development is situated slightly to the North of the Liver Building and enjoys spectacular balcony views of the Mersey and the Welsh mountains beyond. The towers have now become symbols of the city's renaissance for its year as 2008 European City of Culture.

L3 Living Flexi-lets, leasing with one month rolling contracts!

PRICES START FROM £1500 PER MONTH INC VAT

L3 living's flexi-lets plan is ideal for individuals, couples, families and companies who would like a permanent base in Liverpool city centre without all the hassle and long term commitment of a 6 month tenancy agreement. Our one fixed price enables all to budget accordingly and the flexibility to prolong or reduce their stay with one month rolling contracts.

(www.l3living.com/flexilets)

Testimonials “Over looking the Liver Building, ideal for town centre and conference centre” R James 14th - November 2008 “Good location, city centre is within walking distance, lovely place to stay in and good value for money! I would stay again in the future” N Bennett - 4th September 2008 “I really enjoyed our stay at L3. Water Street is in walking distance of Mathew Street and all the main shopping areas. The apartment was spotless when we got there and was set up beautifully. Recommend this Apartment to anyone.”

Lewis - January 2009

L3 Living The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9QJ 22 Your Move

0845 388 9257 www.l3living.com

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Walton Vale, 479 Rice Lane 0151 523 6600 www.platinumlets.co.uk ALEXANDRA DRIVE, ORRELL PARK

Three Bedroom SemiDetached Fully Furnished Off Road Parking Front & Rear Gardens

£775pcm HANFORD AVENUE, ORRELL PARK

Three Bedroom MidTerraced Two Reception Rooms Fitted Kitchen Fitted Wardrobes

£550pcm TAYLFORTH CLOSE, WALTON

OXFORD DRIVE, WATERLOO

PARK LANE PLAZA, CITY CENTRE

SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, LITHERLAND

CHATSWORTH AVENUE, ORRELL PARK

Five Bedroom SemiDetached Original Period Features Fitted Wardrobes Gas Central Heating

Two Bedroom Apartment Integrated Appliances Economy 7 Heating Double Glazed Windows

Three Bedroom SemiDetached Double Glazed Windows Gas Central Heating Fitted Kitchen

Three Bedroom Terraced Two Reception Rooms Gas Central Heating Double Glazed Windows

£750pcm

£600pcm

£595pcm

£575pcm

KING AVENUE, BOOTLE

Three Bed Semi-Detached Furnished Off Road Parking Front & Rear Gardens

THACKERAY GARDENS, BOOTLE

Three Bedroom Apartment Gas Central Heating Double Glazed Windows Balcony to Master Bedroom

£550pcm

£525pcm

DELABOLE ROAD, CROXTETH

MELROSE ROAD, KIRKDALE

BROOKSIDE COURT, PRESCOT

Two Bedroom Apartment Furnished Apartment Laminate Flooring Fitted Kitchen

HANS ROAD, WALTON

Three Bedroom Mid Terraced Fitted Kitchen, Laminate Flooring Gas Central Heating Double Glazed Windows

£500pcm

£500pcm

LOWELL STREET, WALTON

OCEANIC ROAD, OLD SWAN

Two Bedroom Apartment Economy 7 Heating Laminate Flooring Double Glazed Windows

Three Bedroom Mid Town House Front & Rear Gardens Paved Driveway Double Glazed Windows

Two Bedroom Terraced Modern Fitted Kitchen Double Glazed Windows Gas Central Heating

Two Bedroom Terraced Gas Central Heating Double Glazed Windows Fitted Kitchen

Two Bedroom Terraced Double Glazed Windows Gas Central Heating Laminate Flooring

£500pcm

£475pcm

£475pcm

£450pcm

£450pcm

SOUTHGATE ROAD, OLD SWAN

Two Bedroom Terraced Furnished Double Glazed Windows Gas Central Heating

£450pcm CHESWOOD COURT, WIRRAL

RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS

RIDDOCK ROAD, BOOTLE

Three Bedroom End Terraced Fitted Kitchen Carpets Recently Modernised

£425pcm WILBURN STREET, WALTON

One Bedroom Apartment Double Glazed Windows Gas Central Heating Fully Fitted Kitchen

Two Bedroom Terraced Laminate Flooring Double Glazed Windows Gas Central Heating

£420pcm

£400pcm

L1

Park Lane Plaza

2 Bed Apt, f/furnished, DG, E7Heating, parking

£650pcm

L4

Hale Road

4 Bed Terrace, f/kitchen, GCH, furnished, lam flooring

£650pcm

L5

Tobacco Wharf

2 Bed Apt, f/furnished, roof terrace, DG, E7H

£650pcm

L9

Stonefont Close

3 Bed Semi, DG, GCH, parking, gardens, p/furnished

£625pcm

L9

Oakhouse Park

3 Bed Town, GCH, DG, f/furnished, orig. features

£595pcm

L8

Kaber Court

2 Bed Apt, f/kitchen, DG, E7H, lam flooring, parking

£575pcm

L32

Rowan Drive

3 Bed Semi, DG, GCH, house alarm, gardens, parking

£575pcm

L15

Knightswood Court

2 Bed Apt, f/kitchen, GCH, DG, parking

£575pcm

L9

Taylforth Close

2 Bed Penthouse, E7H, DG, lam flooring, parking

£575pcm

L30

Sidney Road

3 Bed Terraced, GCH, DG, f/kitchen, lam flooring

£550pcm

L33

Hawthorne Drive

3 Bed Town, f/kitchen, DG, E7H, carpets

£550pcm

L9

Oakhouse Park

2 Bed Apt, lam flooring, GCH, f/kitchen

£550pcm

L10

Sixth Avenue

2 Bed Terraced, DG, GCH, kitchen, rear yard

£500pcm

L6

Hawkins Street

2 Bed Terraced, f/kitchen,GCH, lam flooring

£495pcm

L20

Gray Street

3 Bed Terraced, DG, GCH, 2 rec rooms, carpets

£475pcm

L21

Robinson Road

2 Bed Town, GCH, DG, f/kitchen, p/furnished

£475pcm

L11

Delabole Road

3 Bed Town, lam flooring, f/kitchen, gardens

£475pcm

L9

Chatsworth Avenue

2 Bed Apt, 1st floor, f/kitchen, GCH, utilizes inc.

£450pcm

L21

Riddock Road

3 Bed Terraced, GCH, DG, modernised, f/kitchen

£425pcm

L33

Beech Rise

1 Bed Apt, furnished, E7H, DG, wooden flooring, f/kitchen

£425pcm £400pcm

CH41

Gautby Road

2 Bed Apt, DG, GCH, f/kitchen, carpets, separate kitchen

L21

Bridge Croft

1 Bed Apt, DG, GCH, carpets, entry phone system

£375pcm

L21

Cecil Road

1 Bed Apt, ground floor, DG, GCH, carpets, white goods

£325pcm

LANDLORDS WANTED - TENANTS WAITING

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Aigburth Aigburth Woolton Speke Altringham Aigburth Liverpool Childwall

2 bed apartment 2 bed apartment 3 bed house 3 bed house 1/2 bed apartment 2 bed apartment 3 bed house 3 bed house

L17 L17, L19 L15 L25, L26 L17, L18 L25, L17 L15, L17, L18 L16, L18

£500pcm £600pcm £600pcm £600pcm £700pcm £750pcm £750pcm £900pcm

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On The Market //// FOUR MERSEYSIDE PROPERTIES TO SUIT A RANGE OF TENANTS AND TASTES. FOUR BEST LETS

Deane Road Liverpool, L7 £550 PCM What’s on offer?

This stunning apartment in Fairfield has been beautifully refurbished, and includes two double bedrooms with en-suite and a luxury kitchen.

Agent’s view

Bradley Beazley managing director at Bradley Beazley Residential

“Once there was a time when certain values prevailed in this country, such as honest dependable craftsmanship, and professional work. We are pleased to say that this apartment has it all, being sympathetically and beautifully restored whilst refurbished to the highest of standards by the developers. It also benefits from superb manicured rear gardens, a video entry phone, and it’s located within a stone’s throw of Wavertree Park.”

To view this property now call 0151 706 0505.

Portman Court Smithdown Road, L15 £450 PCM What’s on offer?

This refurbished apartment offers value for money with one double bedroom and a beautiful finish.

Agent’s view “This top floor apartment is ideal for those who are looking for value for money without compromising on quality. This one bedroom apartment comprises of a lounge with full balcony, double bedroom, fitted kitchen and bathroom, both finished with stunning Gemma Green limestone tiles. Located within easy reach of lettings manager the city centre and all the amenities of Allerton at Jones & Chapman Road, this modern apartment has to be viewed to appreciate the quality on offer.”

To view this property now call 0151 733 4163.

To view more properties for sale visit yourmovemagazine.com 26 Your Move

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The Gallery Sefton Street, L8 £650 PCM What’s on offer?

This is an exciting opportunity to move into a landmark mixed-use development close to the new heart of the city.

Agent’s view

Ann Chambers director at Expert Lets Ltd

“We are delighted to offer this two bedroom apartment in The Gallery at The Quarter Development on Sefton Street Liverpool City Centre. The accommodation is spacious and has been finished to the highest standards. The development offers both the private or corporate tenant an ideal base for Liverpool city centre and the south of the city. The apartment can be furnished if required and parking is also available. Viewing is essential to appreciate the quality of this apartment.”

To view this property now call 0151 222 6644.

Gilmartin Grove Gloucester Place, L6 £500 PCM What’s on offer?

This one bedroom, fully furnished apartment, is an ideal home for any young professional.

Agent’s view “This is a fabulous one bedroom in close proximity to the Royal Liverpool Hospital and accessible for all amenities. It is immaculate throughout and benefits from a secure entry system, integrated kitchen appliances and gated parking. It is an ideal apartment for a young Sue Weir professional, who wants to live close to the city, company director at without having to pay extra for parking.

Amazon Management Viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate Services Ltd the full potential of the property.”

To view this property now call 0151 531 9329.

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

THE FAB FOUR WITH NO DEPOSIT! Homebuyers with no savings The deal is available at the have been thrown a lifeline by developer’s appealing sites in Valley Gardens in Childwall, Woodlee Lovell Partnerships.

Green in Gateacre, Church Fields Dedicated to first time buyers in Garston and Kensington Square who want a cheaper option which is located in the heart of the rapidly changing regeneration area than renting, the developer is of Liverpool 7, on selected plots.

offering the chance to buy with no deposit at four of its Elaine Taylor, regional sales manager for Lovell Partnerships Liverpool developments.

(North West) says: “Having no deposit no longer means those who want to buy a home are trapped in rented accommodation while they try to save for years.”

2 bedroom apartments at Kensington Square

Typical Lovell interior at Woodlee Green

The amount repayable is calculated as a percentage of the market value at the time of repayment, giving buyers extra peace of mind against negative equity. Repayments can be made at any time, giving buyers the option to pay more when they have more funds available.*

A three-bedroom, semi-detached property at Woodlee Green is available from £86,963.

A three-bedroom, mid mews at Church Fields is now just £93,713 whilst a three-bedroom property at Kensington Square, can be called home from as little as £71,213.

Lovell’s shared equity offers buyers Lovell’s shared equity is making the chance to own 100% of their already competitive prices even new home while only paying 75% cheaper at all its Liverpool sites. or 85% of the purchase price.

Using the scheme, a three-bedroom, Homebuyers also have no interest semi-detached home at Valley or rent to pay on the outstanding Gardens can now be purchased for an initial outlay of just £93,713. balance for up to 10 years.

For more information about Lovell’s shared equity scheme visit the marketing suites and showhomes, open Thursday to Monday 10am till 5pm.

Alternatively visit www.lovell.co.uk/newhomes or call the sales hotline: 0161 905 8652.

All the Liverpool developments are ideally located, with a range of local stores and supermarkets, offering easy access to motorway networks and the city centre. All Lovell homes are fitted with contemporary kitchens and bathrooms.

*Subject to terms and conditions on selected plots only. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

No deposit?

You can still move.

If saving for your deposit is holding you back we’ve got the answer.

Shared Equity* from Lovell.

You pay either 75% or 85% of the purchase price, but the home is 100% yours from day one. Thereʼs no rent or interest to pay on the outstanding balance for up to 10 years.

Valley Gardens

Woodlee Green

Kensington Square

Church Fields

Cranwell Road, Liverpool Sat Nav Postcode: L25 ONW 3 bedroom semi-detached homes available

Lee Hall Road, Liverpool Sat Nav Postcode: L25 3RL 3 bedroom semi-detached homes available

Off Minto Close, Liverpool Sat Nav Postcode: L7 2GA 2 bedroom apartments and 3 & 4 bedroom homes

Raglan Close, Liverpool Sat Nav Postcode: L19 8NG 3 bedroom mews and town houses

LAST FEW REMAINING!

Prices from £115,950

Prices from £124,950 You pay from

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You pay from £86,963

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Prices from £94,950

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Prices from £124,950

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DEPOSIT TO PAY NO You get to keep any savings you may have MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS LOWER You only need a mortgage for 75% or 85% of the purchase price

Visit our Marketing Suites and Showhomes, open Thursday - Monday 10am to 5pm.

For Woodlee Green please visit the Valley Gardens Marketing Suite.

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£71,213†

You pay from £93,713

Tel: 0151 722 3613

www.lovell.co.uk/newhomes

Prices from

NEW HOME IS 100% YOURS YOUR This is not a shared ownership scheme

*Available on selected properties subject to status, terms and conditions and using Lovell Partnerships nominated solicitor/financial advisors.

Scheme not available to investor and cash purchasers. A commitment fee of £500 is payable on reservation but is fully refundable on legal completion. Lovell Partnerships will retain 25% or 15% (dependent upon lender and qualifying criteria) equity share in the property for a period of up to 10 years. The repayment sum will reflect 25% or 15% (dependent upon lender and qualifying criteria) of the market value of the property at the time of sale or valuation. Lovell cannot give you any financial advice. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. Prices correct at time of going to press. †Based on 75% Shared Equity price.

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//// YOUR GUIDE TO THE LATEST PROPERTY IN LIVERPOOL

Park life ONE PARK WEST

MARTYN GREEN, KING STURGE

Easter giveaway

RIBA success at Chavesse Park The world-renowned architects behind the Duke of Westminster’s “jewel in the crown” of Liverpool ONE have expressed their delight at being short-listed for a RIBA award in the north-west for the work they carried out on Chavasse Park.

Pelli Clarke Pelli, who designed One Park West, was also the lead designer on the execution of the public green space behind the 326 apartment development.

Cesar Pelli is a worldrenowned architect responsible for the soaring Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and the Canary Wharf Tower, in London Docklands. One Park West is only his second design for a UK building.

Bill Butler of Pelli Clarke Pelli architects says, “We are delighted with the news of Chavasse Park's inclusion on this shortlist. We were the lead

designers on the park at the masterplan stage, devising the striking element of the two ellipses to bring it to a coherent form, which was then further developed and executed by BDP.” Martyn Green, the residential partner at King Sturge, the sole letting agents for One Park West, commented: “The fact that people living in One Park West can walk out of their front door and onto this beautiful green space is obviously a huge draw for those looking to buy in the heart of Liverpool ONE. It is a stunning park that offers an oasis in the centre of a busy city.”

If you are interested in buying, or renting an apartment at One Park West please visit www.oneparkwest.co.uk for further information.

Visitors to the East Float development in Wallasey over the Bank Holiday weekend will be in with a chance of winning a £10,000 discount.

INTERIOR AT EAST FLOAT MILL

Prospective buyers at the pioneering corn mill conversion will each receive an Easter egg and chance to win a voucher for £10,000 off a selected apartment at the development.

The Gregor Shore site contains one, two and three bedroom loft style apartments in a prominent site near the proposed Peel Holdings developments.

Russell Dickson, UK sales director, commented: “Easter traditionally heralds ‘spring house-buying fever’ and, even though the market is not typical, we believe that visitors

to East Float will be so impressed that they are tempted to reserve an apartment. The space for your money is really quite amazing.”

For more information about the incentives, contact the marketing suite on 0845 603 5503 and ask for Agnes Hughes or Helen Bowers. The show apartment is open from Monday to Friday from 11am until 5pm with late night opening on Thursdays until 7pm and weekends 10am until 4pm. The Bank Holiday offer runs from Friday 10 until Monday 13 April.

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Hot Topic //// ISSUES AFFECTING YOU

Outdoor space is a place for recreation but homeowners are increasingly valuing the opportunity to use it in a return to a simpler way of life. Innovative ideas for available space, including attracting wildlife and staving off floooding, have been making the headlines lately. We’ve explored how urban planners, developers and homeowners can help to save the planet.

How does your garden grow?

LIVERPOOL ONE, CHAVASSE PARK ROOF GARDEN

Cityscapes In order to catch up with Europe, roof and sky gardens in Britain could be set to take off over the next few years to make our homes and cities as hospitable to wildlife as possible. At the same time, these new rooftop pastures are set to minimise energy costs, flooding, and the effects of pollution. Germany alone has over 80 million square metres 30 Your Move

of planted roof gardens.

Where space is becoming an issue in crowded cities, the construction of roof gardens and terraces could transform how we treat our recreational space and give those living in the city centres a more pleasant environment.

Chavasse Park at Liverpool One is one such example of green space in a city centre, with advantages for city goers

and those living in the landmark One Park West.

Creating lawns on the roof, planting trees and creating features, is a traditional option which is becoming popular with developers; at City View in Liverpool city centre, the apartment blocks house trees on the roof. However, more contemporary designs for roof gardens use integrated water management systems to drain

rainwater, insulate and cool the building, and can be very low maintenance - as well as more aesthetically interesting.

Living roofs Roofing has become a popular subject among developers and homeowners keen to build in a more sustainable fashion.

The ‘Living Roof ’ network was launched in March by the writer Professor Germaine Greer who is president of Buglife, in London to encourage developers and planners of urban buildings to see the roofs of buildings as a habitat for birds, butterflies and bees, and reverse the decline of urban wildlife.

The three-year project will see living roofs installed on a number of corporate buildings including the Transport for London headquarters, Ford’s at Dagenham, University of East London and Lewisham Town Hall, and it’s hoped that others will follow in the commercial and residential markets.

Roofing options An ‘extensive green roof ’ is the most low maintenance option, as it is generally planted with sedum and designed to look after itself for most of the year. This was the kind used by the National Wildflower Centre in Court Hey Park, Knowsley, with seeds sown into the recycled textile matting under gravel. Celebrities have been leading the way in sustainable building; it was announced in the press in January last year that Steven Gerrard’s gym and games building at his property in Formby would use a living sedum roof. The sedum matting, which comes from the sedum plant, grows well in poor soil and exposed conditions making it ideal for this purpose.

Drought tolerant and hardy, they also produce beautiful flowers in summer. An ‘intensive green roof ’ on the other hand can be used on a roof which will be used

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“It was announced in the press in January last year that Steven Gerrard’s gym and games building at his property in Formby would use a living sedum roof”

A LIVING ROOF IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT

for leisure purposes and requires ongoing maintenance to keep at its best, and is usually more traditionally designed with lawns, gardens and plants that wouldn’t be out of place in any garden.

A ‘brown roof ’ can be created using the rubble left over from the building process and can be left to seed a wildflower or meadow mix – looking pretty and adding variety to the outside space.

Contacts: McLaw Living Roofs in Chorley on 0845 688 8793 www.livingroofs.org For a list of allotments in Liverpool and to add your name to the list visit www.liverpool.gov.uk/Leis ure_and_culture/Parks_and _recreation/Allotments For more information on the National Allotments and Gardens Trust see www.nagtrust.org.

Environmental benefits The advantages for the environment of a living roof are also plentiful. A living green roof which will attract birds and wildlife to your garden and help plants to pollinate is excellent for the local eco-system. They also absorb dust, pollutants, greenhouse gases and noise, making the city more hospitable to wildlife visitors. A living roof can be installed on roofs with a slope of up to 45 degrees, including shed roofs,

summerhouses and even bird houses, and blending a building’s appearance into the surrounding environment.

Green roofs also have the advantage of insulating the home through the winter months and cooling the property in summer, reducing energy costs. They also soak up water during a heavy rainfall and release it more slowly, alleviating flooding and allowing rain to remain in the natural water cycle and not immediately travel into the sewer system.

Allotments Digging for Victory was a successful wartime campaign in the early 1940s that saw the British return to their gardens to grow their own crops, and in today’s busy world more and people are turning to local allotments or their own vegetable patch to feel a connection with the earth and with where their food comes

from. Research conducted by the Charities Aid Foundation found that the current economic climate has made people reassess their priorities, and to place less importance on material possessions and more on their families. They’re also spending more time enjoying simpler pleasures, and this is where gardening comes into its own. With supermarket prices increasing and organic produce generating more and more interest, homeowners are using their gardens to grow fresh herbs and vegetables, and looking for more space in allotments in their area. The ‘grow your own campaign’ backed by the National Trust aims to increase national selfsufficiency and reduce the reliance on expensive imports that are bad for the environment, don’t taste as good, and which see our green spaces lose out. During the 1940s, 1.5 million allotments supplied 10 per cent of what we eat, while today only 250,000 allotments are in service. That said, more than 15.5 million people in Britain are estimated to be growing some of their own food as a result of the economic downturn.

Jo Morfee, sales and marketing officer at Homeshub (the one stop shop for affordable housing) is a vegetarian.

She grows her own food in an allotment near to where she lives in south Liverpool: “I’ve always been in love with the idea of home-grown food because that’s my diet. It’s a really cheap hobby once you’ve paid your annual rent, which is minimal, and you only really need to buy some seeds and cuttings. People are really generous with sharing their crops and ideas with you, and it’s a really rewarding experience.” While there may be a waiting list for an allotment, show your enthusiasm by shopping at the allotment store for your vegetables and think about helping out another gardener to pick up some tips.

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Hot & Happening //// YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN LIVERPOOL

Sharing the cost of a new home

Heads up Phil Lawton

Following the departure of lettings manager, Mike Howard, Sutton Kersh has expanded the role of company director, Phil Lawton to join forces with co-directors Tudor Roberts and Robert Weymouth in heading up the lettings and management department.

Phil Lawton has over 28 years experience in residential sales and lettings. He has been based at Sutton Kersh’s city centre estate agency branch for the past 9 years.

He commented: “Lettings continues to be a major growth area for Sutton Kersh. We now offer lettings services from all of our estate agency branches

and we are keen to continue to provide a high quality, professional lettings service to both landlords and tenants.”

Sutton Kersh Lettings, at present, has a management portfolio of just fewer than 2000 properties and in excess of 200 quality properties available to let across Merseyside.

Interior at Canterbury Fields

A brand new home with Gladedale North West’s shared equity scheme at Canterbury Fields, St Helens, is aiming to share the costs for buyers.

With the shared purchase scheme a three bedroom mews home priced at £146,950 is available for just £110,212, with a 10-year interest free loan from the housebuilder on the remaining 25 per cent. The loan is repayable to Gladedale after 10 years or when the house is sold, whichever comes first.

The scheme hopes to appeal to first time buyers as, with only 75 per cent of the costs to be paid for, no deposit is needed.

Michaela Lancaster, sales director for Gladedale in the north-west, said: “We are doing everything imaginable to stimulate the market in the current economic climate and shared purchase is a fantastic example. It makes the purchase process easier as buyers don’t need a deposit, and it provides some security in an uncertain 32 Your Move

market as you only repay 25 per cent of the value when the house is sold, re-mortgaged, or after 10 years.

“There are genuine deals and true value available in the new homes market at the moment.

Those smart enough to explore their options could find their dream home is within reach of their budget for the first time in their life.”

Prices at Canterbury Fields for a studio apartment start from £45,950. A two bedroom mews home costs from £127,950, a three bedroom townhouse from £149,950, while the price for a four bedroom, three storey townhouse starts at £169,950. For more information contact the sales office at Canterbury Fields, which is open from Thursday to Monday, 10.30am to 5pm. For further information on Gladedale North West’s shared purchase scheme please contact the sales advisor on 01744 453 897 or visit www.gladedale.com.

Get your house in order An initiative to encourage communities to work together to respect and protect one another has been launched by the city council in Liverpool.

‘Get Your House in Order’ is a campaign to raise awareness of problems including excessive noise, anti-social behavior, and those who allow their homes to be used for criminal activity.

Vacant properties will be investigated to see whether they can be brought back into use, and residents will be encouraged to report problems for the benefit of the wider community.

Cllr. Marilyn Fielding, executive member for Safer, Stronger Communities, commented: “Houses used for growing drugs can have a terrible effect, and we want to clamp down on properties and landlords and make sure that landlords act responsibly.

“The city council will work with landlords to help with any problems they are having with tenants, but landlords who knowingly allow their properties to be used for criminal and antisocial activities should beware.”

The council has the power to crack down on rogue landlords by serving an Improvement Notice, which requires improvements to be made to the property, making a Prohibition Order that prohibits the use of premises, and taking emergency action when there is imminent risk to health and safety.

To find out more about the landlord accreditation scheme telephone 0151 233 3007 or email class@liverpool.gov.uk.

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NEW LOOK FOR AIGBURTH STORE A new look has been unveiled at Elaine Cunningham Interiors store on Aigburth Road.

The shop has been redecorated in stunning new designs from Bo Concept and Designers Guild for spring and summer 2009, and the new colours and fabrics are already proving popular with the clientele.

Owner Elaine has also taken on two work placement students from Hugh Baird College who are working towards their official merchandising and promotions foundation degree.

Erin McMenamin and Ashlea Miller contacted the shop when searching for a work placement, because they enjoyed visiting

the store so much and had seen Elaine’s designs in restaurants and other venues. Ashlea commented: “It’s been a brilliant opportunity, and we’ve learned so much already.” Erin added: “We’ve been sourcing and pricing products, dressing and rearranging the shop, and we’ve even been out on consultations.”

Elaine commented: “It’s important to give young people a chance and the girls have been wonderful, a real breath of fresh air. When we expand, it would be wonderful if they could come and join us in the new premises.”

Details of the new city centre venue are soon to be released.

New council tax bands From this month, the council tax bands have changed and in our area charges have increased on properties. See page 40 for more information.

Safe as houses Keepmoat Homes has been awarded a prestigious standard among housebuilders.

The firm has achieved the OHSAS 18001 standard, which is internationally recognised as the standard for occupational health and safety management systems, as part of its risk management strategy to address changing legislation.

The successful registration follows a recent RoSPA gold award and

gold standard certification from the Construction Skills Certifications Scheme.

Keepmoat Homes’ safety manager, William Cameron commented: “This is a fantastic achievement and also recognition of a great deal of hard work not just by our staff but also our sub contractors, which totals almost 600 people in all.”

To find out more visit yourmovemagazine.com/news

The team at Elaine Cunningham Interiors

Gold standards Golding Property Services has welcomed Andrula Paraskeva as the new lettings manager.

After working at Andrew Louis as lettings negotiator and valuer from 2007, Andrula brings her knowledge of the city centre lettings market to her new post, and will be based in the Tuebrook office.

Director and property manager at Golding, Christine Price, commented: “Golding plans to open offices in the city centre within the next year and Andrula’s expertise and experience in the city will give Golding a head start to understand the demands of the market and keep up the high standards set in the most efficient and professional services to owners and tenants.

“In preparation for the forthcoming expansion, Golding is offering an eight per cent introductory management fee for all properties in the L1,

Andrula Paraskeva

L2 and L3 catchment areas, all with Golding’s usual promise of no additional set costs.”

Established in 2005, Golding is a family run firm managing a portfolio of over 900 properties, and opened its second office in Knotty Ash in September last year.

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Stephenson House Crown Street, Liverpool Close to the Liverpool Women’s Hospital

Price from s £425 pcm

• Great city centre location • 1 and 2 bedroom apartments

available to rent from £425pcm

• High specification on all interior finishes • Secure car parking For an appointment to view please call on 0151 546 0212 or e-mail

office@waddicarproperty.com

Are you buying your first home in Liverpool?

You could qualify for free advice and some of your fees paid to get you into your dream home We can get you the right information and offer support through the home ownership process and help you to buy your first home.

Access to Home Ownership is a government funded scheme to help first time buyers in key areas.

Fees Paid*

Access can even pay* - your legal fees - your valuation fees - mortgage arrangement fees Access helps you with : - Independent mortgage advice - Independent legal advice

Visit our website to see if you qualify www.accesstohomeownership.org.uk For more information contact the access team on 0151 432 5200 or 01204 814 335 Email: info@accesstohomeownership.org.uk * Scheme covers Housing Market Renewal Areas in Liverpool. Payment of fees is limited and subject to qualification. Scheme is subject to eligibility and availability.

Terms and conditions apply. Information correct at time of going to print.

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“We should be asking why, in the next few years, 50 million people will be living in poverty, look at human rights issues in China, North Korea and Zimbabwe, and link the IMF to good management.

We also have to ask what we can do for the environment. World leaders should realise that, in 50 years, history will be asking which of them helped to save planet earth.”

“Governments must radically increase investment in renewable energy, creating millions of jobs, and enabling clean energy access globally. We need a fairer, greener, sustainable economy for all. Richer G20 nations must do far more to help developing countries achieve a clean, green future and cope with the storms, droughts, famine and floods caused by climate change.”

“The Kyoto agreement on climate change expires in 2012, and CAFOD is urging the UK government to take a lead in negotiating a new fair and binding agreement that supports the right to sustainable development of people in developing countries, and provides sufficient funding and technical support.”

What should world leaders be tackling?

With the G20 Summit seeing world leaders meet to discuss global issues, we ask what should be on the agenda.

“The G20 should prioritise measures to deal with global financial instability.

In particular, the current economic volatility should not provoke a retreat into protectionist policies; rather, the case needs to be made for the gains to be made from free trade. In addition, measures to tackle world poverty and climate change should include commitments from all G20 nations to make real progress. A hot air summit will not do.”

“The credit crunch is nothing to what goes on in Africa and other parts of the world where kids and families starve and die of curable illnesses. World poverty should always be at the top of any of these summits, but despite the strong agenda and great hopes at these summits the outcomes are usually insignificant.

They cost millions to stage, but within a week the action points seem to slide off the table.”

Frank Rogers business development manager, Lees Lloyd Whitley Solicitors

Frank Kennedy regional campaigns co-ordinator for the north-west, Friends of the Earth, Liverpool

Chris Lappine diocesan manager, CAFOD in Liverpool

Peter Stoney honorary senior fellow, Liverpool University Management School

David J. Pichilingi creative director, Liverpool Sound City

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interview ON THE LADDER

The sales and lettings consultant Ian Taylor, Keppie Massie Residential Sales and lettings consultant Ian Taylor relishes the social side of his role at Keppie Massie Residential. He focuses on providing the whole sales package, even going as far as to provide clients with an overview of their new home city.

How did you first get into property?

I started at Jones & Chapman working part time, which was handy as I was studying property management and real estate at John Moores University so I already had a strong interest in the field. It was a good grounding experience, as I was probably quite raw when I started. I saw how business worked and was interested to know more.

How has your career progressed?

I worked my way up to the role of sales negotiator there and studied the CEMAP mortgage qualification, which gave me a lot of confidence. It was at that point I heard about the position at Keppie Massie Residential. I knew people within the organisation, which gave me an insight, so I knew applying for the position was the right decision.

What can’t you live without?

I hate being without my Blackberry as I use it for absolutely everything. It helps me keep in touch for work (obviously) but I’m also addicted to checking Facebook, the web and keeping my social life in check. I broke it a few weeks ago and was totally lost whilst it was being fixed!

Quick dial: Keppie Massie Residential 0151 236 9660

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LK Bennett in the Metquarter was the venue for an evening of networking organized by JST Lawyers. The event welcomed ladies from the city’s business community to come together and be inspired for outfits for this summer’s weddings, races, festivals and art events with fashion advisors from LK Bennett on hand and new make-up ideas from Bobbi Brown consultants at the John Lewis counter.

Champagne and canapés were served and a goody bag awaited the lucky ladies who enjoyed shopping and relaxing at the Metquarter venue.

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Movers How did you choose this property?

We heard about the Regenda scheme from our friends who were actually paying less for their mortgage than we were for renting. As we’re both selfemployed and didn’t have a lot of savings this was a really good option for us, and the house is really well built and designed with big rooms and an extended kitchen.

How is it laid out?

Downstairs we have two reception rooms leading off the hallway which we use for different purposes. The walls throughout the house are white as we had it all replastered when we moved in, and we haven’t hung up our artwork yet. The hallway is painted in a subtle grey/lilac shade, and we have a beautiful garland light which casts pretty shadows.

How are you using your other rooms?

We have another bedroom which Shane is using as his studio/office with all of his musical equipment, piano, drum kit, and guitars in there.

We also have the beginnings of a loft conversion which we are still deciding how to use. The main bathroom is all white with grey accessories and we’re hoping to get a slate floor. We also have a decorative tile from Habitat hanging in there.

Katriona Beales, 27, is an artist and has bought a Victorian terraced house in Kensington with her husband Shane Beales, 25, a musician. They purchased the property with The Regenda Group’s ‘Access to Home Ownership’ scheme.

What about the other reception room?

The middle room is decorated in bright and primary colours.

We have two navy sofas, a red rug, and a clock from Utility that’s made from plastic cubes.

The record player and TV are in there, as well as our art deco display case which we call the ‘cabinet of curiosities’. It’s full of memorabilia from our holidays and from our honeymoon in Florence.

Take us upstairs…

The master bedroom is all white with rich chocolate brown and red soft furnishings and an oak bed.

Our curtains are red, white and gold in silk from India and I’ll be putting up some of my own artwork which fits in with the colours, as it’s made of belts and buckles on a red satin background, and a beautiful picture I bought from a friend at university which uses different colours on a brown base.

What would be your dream buy?

I’ve always wanted a cherry coloured kitchen that was really warm and inviting, with red units but that’s a long way off yet – at the moment we have a huge eight feet pine table for entertaining.

To see Katriona’s artwork visit www.katrionabeales.com and to listen to Shane’s music visit www.shanebeales.com.

How have you decorated it?

The front room is my quiet space and that’s all white with a pale lime green chenille rug and an olive green theme, with a pebble light on the window sill. I keep the bookcase in there and we have a quirky CD case that looks quite gothic in dark wood.

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Moving? //// HOMES FOR SALE/TO LET

How to use the guide

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On the following pages is our unique guide for you, the buyer, to find your ideal home quickly and easily.

Are you moving? If the answer is yes then simply select the area you want and the price bracket, it’s simply the most effective way to source the most suitable homes!

Once you have found the properties you are interested in, telephone the Estate Agent or Developer for more details and arrange an appointment to view.

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1,104.24 1,121.97 1,157.78 1,134.51 1,084.31 1,131.77 1,080.90

1,262.00 1,282.25 1,323.19 1,296.59 1,239.21 1,293.45 1,235.32

1,419.74 1,442.53 1,488.58 1,458.66 1,394.11 1,455.13 1,389.73

1,735.24 1,763.09 1,819.38 1,782.81 1,703.91 1,778.49 1,698.56

2,050.73 2,083.65 2,150.16 2,106.95 2,013.71 2,101.85 2,007.38

2,366.24 2,404.22 2,480.97 2,431.10 2,323.52 2,425.22 2,316.22

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1,326.31 1,280.99 1,281.44 1,284.46 1,285.44 1,336.94 1,356.68 1,292.38 1,291.00 1,282.62 1,277.72

1,492.10 1,441.12 1,441.62 1,445.02 1,446.13 1,504.07 1,526.27 1,453.93 1,452.38 1,442.95 1,437.43

1,823.68 1,761.37 1,761.98 1,766.14 1,767.49 1,838.31 1,865.44 1,777.04 1,775.13 1,763.62 1,756.86

2,155.25 2,081.61 2,082.34 2,087.24 2,088.84 2,172.54 2,204.61 2,100.11 2,097.88 2,084.25 2,076.28

2,486.84 2,401.87 2,402.71 2,408.38 2,410.22 2,506.78 2,543.79 2,423.23 2,420.64 2,404.93 2,395.72

2,984.20 2,882.24 2,883.24 2,890.04 2,892.26 3,008.14 3,052.54 2,907.86 2,904.76 2,885.90 2,874.86

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yourmovemagazine.com //// HOMES FOR SALE L1 £525,000 Manolis Yard Stunning duplex penthouse. Fitted kitchen, lounge with views over city centre, 2 double bedrooms plus a third bedroom, dining room, bathroom and ensuite, balcony and roof terrace. Off road parking.

L8 £525,000 Falkner Street Townhouse recently converted in the Georgian Quarter. 3 reception rooms, kitchen/diner, 5 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Rear courtyard. Residents parking permit.

King Sturge 0151 242 6490

King Sturge 0151 242 6490 £169,950 The Symphony Low price to attract quick sale. Duplex apartment in listed building. Two double mezzanine bedrooms, living dining and kitchen areas, and bathroom. Secure parking and residents parking. Original features sit comfortably with good architectural design.

£525,000 Falkner Street Recently renovated Georgian townhouse with versatile living space spread over four floors. Four bedrooms and two reception rooms plus two further rooms.

Fitted kitchen, utility room. Four bathrooms (two en-suite), & WC, courtyard garden. Residents permit for on-street parking.

King Sturge 0151 242 6490

King Sturge 0151 242 6490

L3 £215,000 North Quay Reduced for quick sale. Beautiful apartment in listed building. Exposed brick walls and vaulted ceilings. Two double bedrooms, kitchen, living area and bathroom, secure parking, dock views King Sturge 0151 242 6490 £199,950 City Lofts Offers invited. Top floor apartment with views over the river and city. Two double bedrooms, large living area and kitchen, ensuite and bathroom. Secure parking, 24 hour concierge.

King Sturge 0151 242 6490

L4 £85,000 Byng Road £5,000 CASHBACK ON COMPLETION (subject to conditions) Mid Terrace Property, Three Bedrooms, Kitchen / Dining room, Downstairs WC, Family Bathroom, Gardens Front and Rear, UPVC Double Glazing, Ideal For First Time Buyer or Investor Northwood 0151 256 1035 £55,000 Walton Village Three Bedroom Mid Terrace, No Chain Northwood 0151 256 1035 £44,950 Stonehill Avenue Two Bedroom End Terrace, Two Reception Areas, Fitted Kitchen, Ground Floor Bathroom, UPVC Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating System, No Chain.

Requires some Upgrading

£165,000 Catharine Street Small development, recently converted Georgian Hotel. Generous sized two double bedroom apartment with sash windows and high ceilings. Viewing recommended.

£59,950 Fincham Road Three Bedroom Mid Terrace, Garden, GCH, DG, NO CHAIN Northwood 0151 256 1035

L12 £159,950 Chaucer Drive Four Bedroom Detached, Two Receptions, Conservatory, Large Kitchen/Dining Room, En Suite Shower Room, GCHS, DG, Driveway, Gardens, No Chain

£69,995 Max Road Two Bedroom End Terrace, Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Large Rear Garden, UPVC Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating System, NO CHAIN Northwood 0151 256 1035 £59,950 Lordens Road Three Bedroom Mid Terrace, Reception Room, Fitted Kitchen, Loft Room, Garden, NO CHAIN Northwood 0151 256 1035

£149,950 Craven Road Three Bedroom Semi Detached Property, Two Reception Rooms, Garage, Driveway Parking, Requires Modernisation

£49,950 Penshaw Close Three Bedroom Terrace, Reception Room, Bathroom, Gardens to Front and Rear, Private Parking, Requires Improving and Upgrading, NO CHAIN Northwood 0151 256 1035

£64,995 Princes Drive Three Bedroom Mid Terrace, Kitchen, Family Bathroom Separate WC, Requires Some Modernisation, NO CHAIN

King Sturge 0151 242 6490

Northwood 0151 256 1035

L13

£100,000 Cornett Road Three Bedroom Mid Terrace, Front Reception Room, Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Bathroom, Rear Yard, Wooden Double Glazing, Part Central Heating System, No Chain,

£74,950 Snaefell Grove Two Bedroom Mid Terrace, Conservatory, Gardens to Front and Rear, UPVC DG, , NO CHAIN

Northwood 0151 256 1035

£74,950 Ellerslie Road Five Bedroom End Terrace Property, Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Bathroom, NO CHAIN

£59,995 Helena Street Three Bedroom Terraced Property, Through Lounge/Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Requires Modernisation

L14

Northwood 0151 256 1035

£110,000 Catherine House One bedroom apartment in Grade 2 listed building. Open plan living area and kitchen, bedroom and shower room.

Original features, allocated parking

L15 £47,500 Childwall Avenue Two Bedroom Mid Terrace, Fitted Kitchen, Shower Room, Requires Improvement and Modernisation, NO CHAIN Northwood 0151 256 1035

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Northwood 0151 256 1035 £109,950 Ashbourne Crescent Three Bedroom Semi Detached, Two Reception Areas, Fitted Kitchen, Modern Style Bathroom Suite, Driveway Parking, NO CHAIN Northwood 0151 256 1035 Northwood 0151 256 1035

Northwood 0151 256 1035

L11 £79,950 Kingsland Crescent Three Bedroom End Terrace, Open Plan Kitchen, Driveway Parking, Rear Garden, Gas Central Heating System, Double Glazed, NO CHAIN Northwood 0151 256 1035

£69,950 Curate Road Two Bedroom Mid Terrace, Open Plan Living/Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Ground Floor Bathroom

Northwood 0151 256 1035

Northwood 0151 256 1035

L7

£67,500 Moscow Drive Two Bedroom 2nd Floor Apartment, Ensuite to Master Bedroom, Family Bathroom, Open Plan Living Room/Kitchen with Integrated Appliances, NO CHAIN

Northwood 0151 256 1035

King Sturge 0151 242 6490

Northwood 0151 256 1035

L6

£59,950 Abdale Road Two Bedroom End Terraced Property, Large Rear Garden, Gated Driveway Parking, Requires Some Improvement, NO CHAIN

£79,950 Carr Close Three Bedroom Mid Terrace, Kitchen/Diner, Gardens to Front and Rear, Detached Garage, Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating System, Cul de Sac Location

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//// HOMES TO LET L1 From £700pcm Alexandra Tower Luxury 2 bedroom apartments, Brand new waterfront development, Furnished to a high standard, 2 double bedrooms, River views, Secure parking available Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222 £695pcm Concert Square Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, Excellent City Centre location, Furnished to a high standard, 2 bed/2bathroom, Juliet balcony, Secure parking Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222 £675pcm Chandlers Wharf Luxury 2 bedroom apartment, City Centre development, Fully furnished, Fitted kitchen, balcony, Secure parking

£525pcm Chandlers Wharf Luxury 1 bedroom apartment, City Centre development, Fitted kitchen, Central heating, Juliet balcony, Available unfurnished

£525pcm Tea Factory Spacious 1 bedroom apartment, City Centre development next to Bold Street, Fully furnished, Balcony, Communal Roof terrace with panoramic City Views Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222 From £500pcm Westminster Chambers 1 bedroom city centre apartment, Prestigious development on Dale Street, Available furnished or unfurnished, Excellent Central location Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222 £500pcm Baker House 1 bedroom City Centre apartment, Excellent central location on Matthew Street, Fully furnished, Fitted kitchen, Double bedroom Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222

Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222 £650pcm Argyle Court 2 bedroom apartment, fully furnished, fitted kitchen

£495pcm Bold Place 1 bedroom apartment, top floor, fully furnished

Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357 £600pcm Waterloo Quay Two bedroomed apartment, fully furnished, balcony, stunning views Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357 From £595pcm The Reach Two bedroom apartments located on 5th or 6th floors available furnished/unfurnished, fully fitted kitchen, wooden floors and carpets, balcony, available with secure parking Contact 0151 933 9633 £550pcm Mono Building Two bedroom apartment in the city centre. The property if fully furnished with electric heating. Door security intercom.

Property First 0151 236 3366

£450pcm Rainford Gardens Large open plan studio apartment,

£500pcm X Building One bedroom apartment, fully furnished, modern fitted kitchen Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357

L3

Why work from home when you can have an office of your own from only £295pcm?

• Inclusive of business rates, insurance, maintenance and utilities • Great location - close to motorway, rail network, airport and Liverpool city centre • Various sizes available - suitable for 1-10 people • Flexible, friendly and functional

• Meeting room

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• Disabled access

• Broadband availability • Free parking

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Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357

L8 £650pcm Upper Parliament Street 2 bedroom apartment, fully furnished, secure parking Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357 £550pcm Anglican Court 2 bedroom apartment, fully furnished, allocated parking Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357

Property First 0151 236 3366

• 24 hour access

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Atrium 0151 708 2404

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357

• Easy in, easy out

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357

£500pcm Mirfield Street Refurbished 3 bedroom end terrace, fitted kitchen

From £450pcm Cathedral Chambers City Centre 1+2 Bed Apartments, furnished/unfurnished. Deposit and references required

£575pcm One Park West 1 bedroom apartment, fitted kitchen, first months rent £400

• Virtual office

L5 £525pcm View 146 2 bedroom apartment, partly furnished, secure allocated parking

£525pcm Halifax House One bedroom apartment, modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances.

Unfurnished, electric heating, secondary glazing and lift access. Available furnished on request.

£625pcm Halifax House Two bedroom duplex apartment. Property comprises of living room, with separate kitchen with integrated appliances, bathroom and two double bedrooms.

Property benefits from electric heating, intercom and lift.

Contact 0151 933 9633

£450pcm Lockfields View 2 bedroom apartment, unfurnished, fully fitted kitchen

Jones & Chapman 0151 733 4163

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357 From £625pcm Hudson Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartment, Large Open Plan Lounge, Fully Fitted Kitchen, Avail Furn/Unfurn, Popular Location, Avail With Parking

£475pcm Halifax House One bedroom apartment, modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances.

Unfurnished, electric heating, secondary glazing and lift access. Newly Decorated.

Property First 0151 236 3366

£600pcm Waterloo Quay A furnished 2 bedroom apartment with en-suite shower room and balcony. Two allocated parking spaces included.

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357 £650pcm Eden Square Luxury 1 bed apartment, 7th Floor of brand new city centre development, Furnished to a high standard, Secure underground parking, Excellent location off Dale Street

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357

Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222

Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222 £675pcm Argyle Court Luxury 2 bedroom apartment, City Centre development off Duke Street, Furnished to a high standard, Secure parking

£600pcm Pall Mall Two bedroom apartment, fully furnished, open plan living area

£500pcm Halifax House One bedroom apartment, modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances.

Unfurnished, electric heating, secondary glazing and lift access. Available furnished on request.

Property First 0151 236 3366

£550pcm Kaber Court 2 bedroom furnished apartment in new build with modern furnishings. close city centre and walking distance to Brunswick Station.

Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192 £550pcm Upper Parliament Street Two bedroom apartment close to the city centre and Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

Fully furnished, open plan lounge/kitchen area. Door security system.

Property First 0151 236 3366

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£85.00 pcm Call Waddicar Property on 0151 546 0212

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//// HOMES TO LET £525pcm Heysmoor Heights A first floor, 2 bedroom apartment.

Offered unfurnished with open plan lounge and integrated kitchen, 2 beds with fitted wardrobes and bathroom.

Jones & Chapman 0151 733 4163

£425pcm Blantyre Road Large top floor one bedroom apartment located on Smithdown Road. open plan lounge and kitchen with white goods, one large double bedroom and bathroom with shower over bath. Gas central heating and double glazing. Well located.

Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192

£450pcm Cedar Grove Mid terrace unfurnished house. 2 double bedrooms. Laminate flooring in living room, white goods to kitchen. Good condition and well presented.

Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192

L15 £995pcm Church Road North A well presented furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex apartment in a converted grade 2 listed building. Open plan lounge / kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, en-suite to master. A must see!

Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192 £950pcm Church Road North 2 double bedroom duplex apartment, open plan lounge/Kitchen diner, en-suite to master, private court yard. Communal entrance. Furnished to a high standard, solid oak wooden floors throughout.

Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192 £650pcm Earlsfield Road A newly refurbished three bedroom house in a popular residential area close to all the amenities of Allerton Road.

L17 £795pcm Alexandra Drive A well presented 2 bedroom unfurnished apartment over two floors with many original features. Private entrance and driveway parking with communal garden.

Open plan lounge and kitchen.

Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192 £625pcm South Albert 2 double bedroom top floor fully furnished apartment with en-suite to master bedroom. Open plan Kitchen/living room with integrated kitchen. Great location, close to Lark Lane and Sefton Park Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192 £625pcm Alpass Road A newly refurbished 2 bedroom apartment with great character, allocated parking and communal garden to rear.

Walking distance to St Michaels Station, and close to Aigburth Road shops and restaurants.

Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192

Jones & Chapman 0151 733 4163

£595pcm St Michaels Road 2 bedroom apartment, unfurnished

£625pcm Deepfield A large 3 bedroom end terrace house.

Spacious throughout with large yard to rear. Great location close to Allerton Road and Wavertree playing fields.

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357

From £285pcm East Albert Road Studio flat, popular location, available furn/unfurn

£550pcm Neilson Road 2 bedroom duplex apartment, unfurnished

Contact 0151 933 9633

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357

L18

L20

£750pcm Ramilies Road A large and well decorated 4 bedroom property offering ideal family accommodation. Located within easy reach of Allerton Road's bars, shops & restaurants this street is highly sought after. Newly refurbished throughout.

Jones & Chapman 0151 733 4163 £650pcm Kingsdale Road A well presented three bedroom terrace in a fantastic location just off Allerton Road & in easy reach of the shops, bars, restaurants & cafes. The property is offered unfurnished.

£550pcm Sandown Lane 2 bedroom, second floor, unfurnished apartment in quiet area of Wavertree.

Modern kitchen, and en-suite to master bedroom. Allocated secure parking and close to Wavertree train station. Must See! Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192

Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222

L22 £650pcm Sandheys Avenue Large 4 bed end terrace, Spacious property in Waterloo, Close to beach, Furnished throughout, Fitted kitchen, Viewing recommended Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222

Jones & Chapman 0151 733 4163

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L19 £750pcm Aigburth Road 3 bedroom semi detached, 2 reception rooms, fitted kitchen.

£495pcm All Hallows Drive 3 bedroom houses, Quiet Cul-de-Sac off Speke Boulevard, Gardens to rear, Fitted Kitchen, Central Heating & Double Glazing

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5357 Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222 £600pcm St Marys Road A great 3 bedroom maisonette apartment.

Benefiting from your own entrance and close to all local amenities along Aigburth road. Gas central heating and on street parking also.

Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192

Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192

£395pcm Oriel Lodge 1 bedroom apartment, Next to Oriel Road Station, Bootle, Fully furnished, Balcony, Private parking

£595pcm Bishops Court Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, Excellent location on Aigburth Vale, Next to Sefton park, Fully furnished, Secure parking

£595pcm Cressington Place Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, New development off Aigburth Rd, Garston, Furnished to a high standard, 2 double bedrooms, Private parking

Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222

Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222

£550pcm Lentworth Court A two bedrooms apartment close to the waterfront. Located on the popular Riverside Park development, this property is ideally located for those wanting a quiet location providing easy access to the city centre and airport.

£550pcm St Marys Road A traditional two bedroom terrace property in a convenient location for the airport, motorway & city centre. The property is offered furnished & is available for immediate occupation.

L25 £550pcm Woodsome Park Two double bedroom apartment.

Furnished property, features fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances.

Allocated parking.

Property First 0151 236 3366 £525pcm The Woodlands 2 bedroom apartment off Halewood Road, Gateacre, Fully furnished, Central heating, Fitted kitchen, Secure parking Cuddly Bears 0151 255 0222 £490pcm Allerton Road Two bedroom duplex apartment in the heart of Woolton Village. Comprises entrance hall, open plan lounge & kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.

Jones & Chapman 0151 733 4163 £525pcm Lidderdale Court Two bedroom ground floor apartment.

Unfurnished and features fitted kitchen and en-suite to master bedroom, alarmed, allocated parking.

Property First 0151 236 3366 £475pcm Rushbury Court A fantastic 1 bedroom apartment in a new build. Modern finish throughout and Allocated parking. Walking distance to train station, close to local amenities.

Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192 From £450pcm Portman Court A selection of beautifully finished one bedroom apartments in a newly refurbished development. Completed to the highest standard with top quality kitchens and bathrooms with stunning limestone tiles.

Jones & Chapman 0151 733 4163 £475pcm Parkfield Road A furnished one bedroom, ground floor apartment. Recently redecorated throughout. Kitchen, lounge, bedroom and bathroom.

Jones & Chapman 0151 733 4163 £375pcm Aigburth Vale 1 bedroom apartments to rent in popular area of Aigburth. Close to all local amenities, Sefton Park, and short bus route to city centre. Great Price!

Belvoir! Lettings 0151 203 2192

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Paul Young Interview //// TALENT IN THE CITY

Texan tones Singer, Paul Young, recently visited Liverpool to perform at the Albert Dock’s Blue Live Lounge with band, Los Pacaminos. Your Move caught up with him to find out more about his music.

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Paul, what brought you to Liverpool this time?

Our gig at Baby Blue.

We play together as, and when, we can and try not to restrict ourselves to long tours. We also choose smaller venues where we know we can create a really good atmosphere. The style of music is Tex Mex, which I would describe as rock and roll music with accordions and pedal steel guitar. It’s really happy music so works best in small clubs where people can really enjoy themselves and dance.

What is your role in the band?

Well, there are seven of us in the band and five of us sing. I probably sing in a straighter style then I do when I’m performing alone, so that our voices blend well.

How has your musical path led you here?

If I had to pin down what - or who - it was that started me on this journey I would say Ry Cooder. He inspired me to value a variety of styles and the fusion of different sounds. I spent about a decade following and absorbing American Soul and incorporating it into my own music; then added Mexican singers to my group, which led to an interest in Mexican music. It has gripped me.

What reaction do you get from fans these days?

It usually comes down to whether people get what I am now when they see me perform with Los Pacaminos.

If they have preconceptions from the ’80s about who I am and what I’m going to sing, then they may not enjoy the

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gig as much as if they are already fans of Tex Mex - or if they are just prepared to give it a go and listen. A gig at Liverpool’s Royal Court, years ago, has always stood out in my mind. It used to be quite common for paint from the ceiling of old theatres to flutter down when the crowd gave you a warm (and loud) reaction.

But on this occasion tiny flecks of silver paint fluttered down all the way through the show as the crowd danced; it created a really special atmosphere.

What is the first song you can remember performing as a little boy?

Magic Moments (the Perry Como song) although my mum has a better recollection of it than I do. When I was about five I would sing it at the top of my voice every time I was on the bus with her.

Apparently, I always got

“A gig at Liverpool’s Royal Court, years ago, has always stood out in my mind.”

a round of applause too.

Who are you currently listening to?

I love world music but specifically South American bands. There is a Mexican band called Kinky which makes great club music with a mixture of Mexican chants - instead of hip hop - and sampling. Naturally Seven is an American band I’ve also got on my iPod at the moment.

Which singers inspired you?

Otis Redding has been a very special inspiration. His voice creates a sound which really has the power to touch me.

And people still say to me that my voice most closely resembles Paul Rogers from the band, Free.

Maybe we absorb influences subconsciously along the way and then reinterpret them.

Young File Born Luton, 1956 Job after leaving school Apprenticeship with Vauxhall Motors First band Kat Kool & The Kool Kats Current band Los Pocaminos formed in 1995 Other bands Streetband and Q Tips Solo career began 1982 First No. One ‘Wherever I Lay my Hat’ Biggest worldwide hit ‘Everytime You Go Away’ Children Levi, Layla & Grady Passions Food - he appeared on Masterchef and Hell’s Kitchen

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Digital Dimensions My son is obsessed with Star Wars. We are going to decorate his room in the Easter holidays. I want to simply paint the walls and then use a border or a frieze of some sort featuring his favourite characters from Star Wars. I’m having problems finding a border of wallpaper with Star Wars on! I thought it would be easy and now I’ve promised this I’m really starting to panic! Could you help me?

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I too have had a search and I agree, Star Wars border paper is really hard to find. You may be lucky and find a couple of rolls on eBay, other than that, creating your own border may be the way forward. Of course you would have to be careful about the copyright of the images you use but other than that you and your son could be really creative. There are many companies online who offer a digital, bespoke wall coverings service. They could help in the design of your border or frieze and offer different solutions. I hope you have fun designing this and that your son gets his perfect room for Easter.

African Delights Last year we spent an amazing holiday in Marrakech! We loved walking around the markets and enjoyed the atmosphere. I fell in love with the large lanterns on display but at the time didn’t purchase one as we had nowhere to put it. A year later we’ve decided to build a conservatory and now have the perfect space for a lantern, but with no means of getting one.

Is there anywhere in the UK that sells them?

I love Marrakech and would agree with you that the punched metal lanterns and the lacy shadows they cast are beautiful. The patterns especially look fantastic on the polished tadelakt walls. The web site www.grahamandgreen.co.uk has just started selling large punched metal lanterns. The lanterns are made from copper or nickel depending on the type of finish you require and would definitely make a statement in your conservatory.

Carving Copies We have just moved and really love our new house. The fireplace in the lounge is beautiful although the old mouldings are looking really worn. One has fallen off completely! We would like to restore it but do not know where we can purchase the mouldings, can you help?

Quick links

If you are good at DIY, it’s possible that with patience you could make a replica of the moulding from the original moulding left behind on the fireplace. Alternatively you can buy mouldings off the shelf. Companies such as www.buycarvings.com may be able to help. Do not be put off if the pieces are in a wood or a different colour, as once painted you will never be able to tell.

www.grahamandgreen.co.uk www.buycarvings.com

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Natural Scenery //// INTERIORS

As spring arrives, delicate butterfly motifs are finding their way onto exquisite pieces for the home.

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2. Cushion, £80, Landbaby at The Bluecoat 3. Butterflies chair and cushion fabrics, £29, per metre, Harlequin UK, contact Sharon Armor

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5. Momento door knob, £24.48, Laura Ashley 6. Farfalla wallpaper, £46 per roll, Nina Campbell distributed

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Green Days //// GARDEN AND OUTDOOR SPACE

Fresh shoots This is the time to sow salads ready for summer.

Lettuces need to be grown under cover in trays, and then planted in a semishaded spot this month.

They’re not fussy about soil, so will grow in most gardens. For a frequent supply in later months, sow every two to three weeks throughout the summer.

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As brighter days light up your outdoor space, take to painting your wooden frames and doors in time for summer.

Make sure you remove the previous layer of flaking paint with a scraper, but take care not to damage the wood surface beneath. Place painter’s tape around any edges you want to make sure do not get paint upon, such as the windows or the house number, and apply your primer with a roller for larger areas and a brush for the smaller areas. When this is dry, apply the first coat of paint.

Wait for this to be completely dry before applying the second coat, or the paint may bubble, and enjoy your freshly painted frames and doors.

Chicken coop, comfortably houses six chickens £399.99, Rowlinson Garden Products available at Focus, 0844 800 1353

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‘How to…grow veg in a box’ Takes place at the National Wildflower Centre on Saturday 4 April at 10am. Book a place on 0151 738 1913.

The Great Green Sculpture Challenge From 4-9 and 11-17 April, Tate Liverpool is hosting The Great Green Sculpture Challenge, for which all the family is invited to bring along plastic containers, bags and newspapers to transform ‘rubbish’ into wonderful sculptures.

A lot of lather

We’ve heard many times that showers use much less water than baths and are therefore better for the environment, but this logic can be flawed. If yours is a power shower, it only takes about five minutes before you’ll have used the recommended amount – an Eco Teardrop is a timer that will remind you when enough’s enough. By installing a water metre, you could save money and water as you’ll only be paying for what you use.

Taking a shallow bath could be a guilt-free pleasure, if you use less soap and bathing product than if you were lathering your whole body under the shower.

However, think about where all that bath/shower water is going – down the plughole – and instead collect it in buckets or jugs to re use elsewhere. (If you choose to take a shower, put the plug in the bath or stand up a bucket under the water flow.)

This grey water can be used to flush the toilet, to rinse out the sink and, if not too soapy, to water the plants and clean out garden tools and apparatus.

Reduce your use of soap and products, choose organic ones where possible, and recycle your plastic bottles to make bathtime as stress-free as possible for all concerned.

For more ideas on saving water see www.waterwise.org or for information about installing a water meter see www.unitedutilities.com.

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Hot In The City

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Best dressed

SoundCity launch The Liverpool SoundCity party at the 02 Academy saw a number of big acts get together ahead of the May music festival.

THE SOUNDCITY LAUNCH

The inaugural festival in 2008 brought over 400 acts to Liverpool in 200 venues, in a celebration of new music.

It’s now been announced that White Lies, Little Boots, Mongrel and Cage The Elephant will be playing this year, along with a number of other unsigned acts, raising the bar even higher.

Creative director Dave Pitchillingi commented: “I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved so far. For me this is all about uniting the city’s mavericks and best musical minds. We’ve also just announced The Zutons are playing an exclusive gig at St George’s Hall which is fantastic news.

For more information about those lined up for LSC, from 20 until 23 May see www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk.

THE WINNING TEAM

Lewis’s is celebrating after winning the ‘best dressed window’ competition run

by Liverpool’s Business Improvement District.

The historic department store scooped the title in a bid to wow retailers shopping ahead of the Grand National at Aintree this fortnight.

Mannequins were dressed to the nines and special effects were used to create the effect of race day.

Volunteers needed A new YMCA store has opened at number seven on Bold Street.

Volunteers are being asked to give their time to join the team, and donations of good quality ‘bric a brac’ and clothing are also being taken.

Former Liverpool F.C footballers and musicians from Liverpool have launched a single to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

Hot Product Bug Bag £14.19, Tate Liverpool Shop, 0151 702 7575 LORD MAYOR OF LIVERPOOL, RAFA BENITEZ AND JOHN POWER WITH GUESTS

Hillsborough remembrance ‘The Fields of Anfield Road’ features John Power from Cast, James Walsh from Starsailor, ex-manager of the club Kenny Dalglish and former player Bruce Grobbelaar.

Peter Hooton from The Farm has written a new verse to the terrace anthem in ‘a commemoration to the 96 who lost their lives’ at Sheffield Wednesday’s stadium in the FA Cup semi-final on 15 April

1989. The single will be released on 6 April, backed by the Hillsborough Family Support Group. A memorial service will take place at Anfield on 15 April.

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What’s On

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//// YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING OUT & ABOUT IN LIVERPOOL OUR CHOICE

BEST OF THE REST Chicago The Musical Empire Theatre - 6 until 11 April A touring production of Chicago The Musical, featuring Jimmy Osmond, is coming to the Empire Theatre. All that jazz will be taking place from 6 until 11 April with various 5pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm performances.

Contact the box office to book on 0844 847 2525 or see www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

Eyebeam Sustainability Roadshow FACT - 8 until 13 April

Sign of the Times Stephen Tompkinson (Drop the Dead Donkey and Ballykissangel), stars in Tim Firth’s hilarious Sign of the Times at the Playhouse Theatre, a play about two dreamers in search of the ultimate success.

This much anticipated show follows on from the success of Firth’s The Flint Street Nativity. Telephone 0151 709 4776 or visit the website to book at www.everymanplayhouse.com.

ONE TO WATCH OUT FOR

As part of FACT on Wood Street’s Climate for Change campaign, the Eyebeam Sustainability Roadshow will be leading workshops in Gallery One with free entry from 8 until 13 April.

Chaos and Fractals: The Beauty of Mathematics Victoria Gallery - Until 25 April Until 25 April, you can see Chaos and Fractals: The Beauty of Mathematics at the Victoria Gallery on Ashton Street at the University of Liverpool. On Tuesdays 7 and 14 April, you can drop in to learn about how the Victorians celebrated Easter, from 1pm until 4pm.

The Solid Silver 60s Show Liverpool Philharmonic - 4 April The Solid Silver 60s Show is at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic on Saturday 4 April ay 7.30pm and The Searchers are headlining.

Book a seat on 0151 709 3879.

Jacob Epstein’s Jacob and the Angel Tate Liverpool

Cloudcuckooland Cloudcuckooland is a riotous satire for the whole family, in a new take by Liverpudlian writer Stephen Sharkey, on Aristophanes’ Birds. This all-singing all-dancing comedy was well received at the Edinburgh Festival and is set to take The Everyman by storm from 7 until 11 April with an earlier scheduling of 7pm.

Telephone 0151 709 4776 or see www.everymanplayhouse.com.

Tate Liverpool has welcomed a new sculpture to the foyer - by the New York artist whose work The Spirit of Liverpool Resurgent adorns Lewis’s department store. Jacob Epstein’s Jacob and the Angel (1940-4) is part of the forthcoming DLA Piper series.

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The launch of One Night in Istanbul, a new play by cowriter of Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels, Nicky Allt, took place at Café Sports on Stanley Street. The new play tells the story for four football fans in Istanbul in 2005, and stars John McArdle, known famously for his role as Billy Corkhill in Brookside, and Liverpool comedian and writer John Bishop, who mingled with guests and footballing stars at the Stanley Street venue ahead of its performance from 9 until 18 July at 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

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Fringe Benefits //// WOMEN’S FASHION

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Follow the lead of Daisy Duke with Western influenced pieces! Mix fringed pieces with other wardrobe essentials to achieve a laid back approach to this trend.

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1. Coral Japanese scarf, £20 Accessorize 2. Denim jacket, £55 Next

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6. Beaten ball earrings £20 Freedom at Topshop 7. Short riding boots, £59 Urban Outfitters 8. Fringe bag, £65 J Jeans by Jasper Conran at Debenhams 9. Fringe ankle gladiator sandal, £30 Warehouse

Stockists Urban Outfitters 0151 707 2017 Freedom at Topshop 0151 709 1660 Warehouse 0151 709 1076 Accessorize 0151 709 3485 Next 0844 844 5344 French Connection 0151 707 1115 Jigsaw at Liverpool One 0151 707 6668 Debenhams 0844 561 6161

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MAKE 2009 THE YEAR YOU ATE OUT. TWO HOMEGROWN & LOCAL COURSES, A BOTTLE OF WINE BETWEEN TWO & COFFEE.

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Register at malmaison.com/register to receive an e-voucher you can redeem in any Malmaison Brasserie.

For all other enquries please contact Malmaison booking central on 0845 365 4247 or book online at www.malmaison-liverpool.com

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Western Wear //// MEN’S FASHION

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Table Talk //// LUCY OLIVER INTERVIEWS SID VANCE AT AMBER WINE BAR AND BISTRO

Amber Wine Bar and Bistro on Rose Lane could be an exclusive interiors shop from the outside.

The inside sparkles with crystal mirrors and chandeliers, where Sid Vance is already waiting when I join him for lunch. Sid, who has over 17 years experience in estate agency, was headhunted to lead and run Homelets, which won the Your Move award for best lettings agency in 2008, and the more recently launched Homesales, from the Allerton Road and Warrington branches.

With a background in property, hospitality and corporate affairs around the world, from Beverly Hills to New York and Canada, Sid brings more to the table than the average menu; fortunately for us Amber offers an ample selection of specials.

We choose the broccoli and potato soup to start, which arrives in a huge bowl with a board of bread, and then the chef ’s recommendation; roast pork chop with peppercorn sauce on a bed of mash, and finished with mushrooms and beef tomato. The sauce adds a delicious seasoning to the meal

without being overpowering, and the flavours in the mushrooms and tomatoes are subtle and complementary.

Sid’s first move at Homelets and Homesales has been to bring the extended team of property advisors in house: “Most agencies will offer the telephone number to a mortgage advisor or a solicitor, but we’re going a step further and bringing all our services under one roof. We’re working with Worrall Power Solicitors, Brian Owens and Dave Forrest at Myriad Mortgage Services Ltd and Fran from Furnish that Room so that every aspect of selling, buying, renting or lettings a property is smoother.

All of the necessary HIPs, IFAs, conveyancing, etc, can all be organised here in one visit.

“Clients who come in through our doors won’t need to walk out until they have everything they need.”

The umbrella approach is one that works for both landlords and tenants: “My aim is to take the hassle out of property. Our edge is that we’re treating our customers as people in a stress-free

environment.”

Before joining Homelets to manage the teams, which he and they are enjoying immensely, Sid took his expertise to Venmore for five years, and then spent 10 months at David Wilson, where he made 52 sales on new developments and was recognised with numerous awards: “I don’t regret Venmore as it reintroduced me to city centre estate agency. I’ve worked in property around the world, and now I’m using my talents in Liverpool again and it’s good to be able to say; I’m back.”

Over cappuccino, I ask Sid about his passions and it’s clear that his heart is in war torn West Africa, with the families and children he’s adopted. He built an orphanage and pays for the children's education: “I visit twice a year and I’ll ring them every Saturday - if there’s anything they want I’ll wire over the money. I have some wonderful friends who’ve donated very generously.”

With that, it’s back to the Homelets office, where things are looking very bright indeed.

“Clients who come in through our doors won’t need to walk out until they have everything they need.”

Contact Homelets on Allerton Road by calling 0151 280 4047, or in Warrington on 01925 577 555.

Amber Wine Bar & Bistro 193-195 Rose Lane, Mossley Hill L18 5EA T: 0151 724 5169

Highlight: Stunning interior décor.

Chef’s recommendation: Ample portions of everything – we recommend the specials’ board.

To book a table at Amber seven days a week from 11am until 11pm telephone 0151 724 5169. Amber will soon be launching its outside catering arm for corporate events, weddings and birthdays.

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Climate for Change at FACT //// STREETLIFE 28 MARCH UNTIL 31 MAY 2009

“Eyebeam’s Sustainability Road Show is a playful exploration on the theme of ‘tinkering, hacking, making and doing’.”

The planet is at the top of the agenda during Liverpool’s Year of the Environment, and FACT on Wood Street has launched a new exhibition on the theme. ‘Climate for Change’ is a unique experiment in activism, examining the multiple crises affecting the planet; ecological, financial, food and housing. Gallery One welcomed visitors to respond to these big questions in the first of a number of events running during FACT’s ‘UNsustainable year’.

Eyebeam’s Sustainability Road Show, with a series of hands-on workshops and activities, is a playful exploration on the theme, and crowds gathered to have a go at ‘tinkering, hacking, making and doing’.

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AGATA AND HEATHER, TRAVELWISE

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