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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM // ISSUE 285

01 APR – 14 APR 2011

LIVERPOOL’S GUIDE TO PROPERTY & CULTURE

UP THE

PROPERTY LADDER Lovell’s new scheme +

FROM BENIDORM WITH LOVE Crissy Rock interview

VASES UNVEILED Perfect for Mother’s Day

Three bedroom homes from £104,546

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Runcorn

The Deck, Mersey Road WA7 1GF

Expect an exciting return on your property investment!

1 bedroom apartments from £72,950 2 bedroom apartments from £97,950

Attractively priced and in a sought-after location, there's never been a better time to invest in property at The Deck. You can expect a rental return of around: £425 per month for a 1 bedroom apartment – a 6.9% return on your investment* £475 per month for a 2 bedroom apartment – a 5.8% return on your investment* A smart investment A vibrant, award-winning development in a great location, The Deck is just a few miles from Runcorn town centre while Liverpool, Manchester and Chester are all within easy reach. With spectacular views over the Mersey, these thoughtfully designed apartments looks stunning against the backdrop of the well preserved historic Quay, making this an attractive location for professional tenants. What's more, these beautiful apartments have a two year warranty and 10 year NHBC certiﬁcation, making them maintenance-free and ready to move into. With Taylor Wimpey, your investment is in safe hands. So why wait? Make the most of your money today.

* 6.9% rental yield is based on a 1 bedroom apartment at £72,950 and a monthly rental of £425. 5.8% rental yield is based on a 2 bedroom apartment at £97,950 and a monthly rental of £475. Price correct at time of going to press. Image shows typical Taylor Wimpey homes and interiors.

Sales information centre open Thursday – Monday 11am – 5.30pm

0845 071 8710 taylorwimpey.co.uk

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Contents

Hello... Take inspiration from the eyecatching vases we have chosen for a Mother’s Day bunch of blooms. If it’s an event you are looking to take her to, the Hot in the City pages have a variety of upcoming events from Thriller to the new pastry paradise at Metquarter. Your Move’s celebrity of the week is Crissy Rocks recounting her time on TV series Benidorm and her new autobiography. As always, we’ve picked out the best properties to rent and for all the latest news sign up to our free digital fortnightly magazine by emailing post@movepublishing.co.uk

Facebook: movepublishing Twitter: yourmovemag Advertising Director: Fiona Barnet Sales Manager: Jo Tait Media Sales: Dominique Jones Designer: Rob Whyte rob@movepublishing.co.uk Editorial: Jonathan Kearney, Dina Karim and Emma Pinch. Email post@movepublishing.co.uk Telephone 0151 709 3871 Fax 0151 707 1678 Credits Your Move: Peter Kelly – Movers. Tilly Hamilton – Interiors. Liverpool City Council – Bit of a Do. James Stratford – Streetlife. Contributor – Jacob Carfoot. Published fortnightly by Move Publishing Ltd Directors: David O’Brien, Kim O’Brien, Fiona Barnet Printing by Precision Colour Printers Ltd Subscriptions and mailing list: 0151 709 3871 Distribution Liaison Manager: Barbara Troughton Telephone: 0151 733 5492 Mobile: 077148 14662

06 Four Best Buys The hottest properties on the market

Cover Story 40 Talent in the City From Benidorm with Love

20 Four Best Lets The best of the letting market

Cover Story 43 Interiors Vases unveiled

22 Hot Topic King of your Castle

45 Ask the Expert Innovative ideas from our interiors expert

25 Bit of a Do Super Service Stars

46 Hot in the city A Royal invitation to star in Your Move

29 Hot off the Press Knowsley Safari Park turns 40

47 Hot Ticket Your guide to the beginning of April

Cover Story 30 Hot and Happening All the latest property news

49 Women’s fashion The Bare Essentials

33 Have Your Say Who is your Wonder Woman? 35 Movers Living in Grassendale

51 Men’s fashion Beyond the Pale 53 Table Talk Bill Elms at Everyman Bistro & Bar 54 Streetlife Liverpool Half Marathon

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Four best buys WHAT’S ON THE MARKET? 14 BROAD LANE, LIVERPOOL L14

SHEILA RENSHAW proprietor at Priory Property Services VIEW NOW 0151 260 0300

How much? £142,000 Number of bedrooms Three Close to Local shops, schools and public transport Benefits from Central heating, double glazing, large family kitchen and large conservatory Best feature Large extended kitchen leading to great family conservatory great sized family house ample of room for all the family! Agent’s view “Priory Properties are pleased to offer this large well maintained family home, close to all local shops, schools & public transport. Really well thought out extended property, with large family kitchen & conservatory. Drive way for car at front of property & garden with patio area to the rear, great for entertaining in these summer month’s. Ideal family home with abundance of space. View by appointment only. This property has to be seen to be appreciated”

14 ABBEY BUILDING, OLD HAYMARKET L1

PHIL LAWTON director at Sutton Kersh VIEW NOW 0151 236 2332

How much? £174,950 Number of bedrooms Two Close to Walker Art Gallery, Queens Square and St Johns Gardens Benefits from High ceilings, feature exposed brickwork, quiet communal courtyard Best feature Great location, the development is quiet and secure yet is within walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants Agent’s view “Abbey Buildings is a fantastic development by Urban Splash with many unique features and a great location close to Queen’s Square. You will not fail to be impressed if you view this deceptively spacious apartment.”

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

NORTH QUAY, WAPPING DOCK L3

SUE TAYLOR associate director at Keppie Massie Residential VIEW NOW 0151 236 9660

How much? £265,000 Number of bedrooms Two Close to The Waterfont, Albert Dock, Liverpool One, everywhere that you need to be in Liverpool Benefits from Space, location and luxury Best feature Amazing interior design and no expense spared fittings Agent’s view “This is no ordinary apartment. Ideal for the buyer who wants the best of everything in one property. There's not one thing needing to be changed, old meets new design and technology. Got to be viewed!”

CHURCH VIEW, AUGHTON L39

DEBBIE KNIGHT residential sales manager at Space Estate Agents VIEW NOW 0151 245 0114

How much? £355,000 Number of bedrooms Four Close to Ormskirk, train links/motorway links Benefits from Village setting in a conservation area Best feature Semi-detached stone built property with many period features Agent’s view “Stunningly presented four bed property with mature gardens.”

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Sales 0151 330 5333

Muskers Building 1 Stanley Street L1 6AA Bispham House, City Centre

Latimer Street, Vauxhall

Harrington Chambers, City Centre

Fenwick Street, City Centre

EW E N RIC P

• Selection of 1,2 and 3 bedrooms • Refurbished development • 5% vendor gift deposit for FTB • 12 month rent guarantee for Investors

Ellerman Road, Docklands

• Two bedroom semi detached bungalow • Benefits from DGW and GCH • Good size garden patio area • Drive way for two cars

• 2nd floor apartment • 2 double bedrooms • Open plan lounge/kitchen • Allocated parking

• Two bedroom duplex apartment • Located in the heart of city centre • Close to all amenities and transport links • GCH and lift access to third floor

• 2 Double bedrooms • 2nd floor apartment • GCH and secure entry • Close to local amenities

£79,950

£102,000

£107,500

£119,950

Bethel Grove, L17

The Collegiate, Shaw Street

Lever Court

Alexandra Court, City Centre

Princes Dock

• Fantastic opportunity, landlord investors. • Sold as seen, full furniture pack included • Close to L-ONE and Albert Dock. • Contact our office now for further details

• Ground floor apartment • 2 double bedrooms • Close to local amenities • Gated development with allocated parking

• 2 double bedrooms • Separate kitchen • DGW and GCH • Communal gardens and Parking

From £79,950

• Beautifully presented one bedroom • 1st floor duplex apartment • Timber decked terrace • Secure allocated parking

• 2 bedroom apartment • 17th floor • Secure allocated parking • Fantastic river views

£119,950

From £119,950

£119,950

£126,000

Liberty Place, City Centre

Elysian Fields

Waterloo Warehouse, Docklands

Jugglers Yard, City Centre

Devonshire Road, Princes Park

• Stunning two bedroom apartment • 2nd floor in most desirable complex • Fitted kitchen with integrated appliances • Secure allocated parking space

£139,995

• 2 bedroom apartment • Luxury split level 5th floor • Allocated parking • 1260 square feet

£172,000

£177,950

Barford Road Huyton

• Stunning 6th floor penthouse • 3 double bedrooms, ensuite to master • Large balcony with fantastic views • Secure allocated parking

£230,000

• Large 6 bedroom property • 2 reception rooms • Access to garden, door to basement • Secure parking for 2 spaces

£339,950

Lets 0151 330 5321

Muskers Building 1 Stanley Street L1 6AA Belvidere Road, Aigburth

EW E N RIC P

• 2 Bedroom apartment • Top floor located on the corner • Balcony • Secure allocated parking

Croxteth Road, Aigburth

Oak Terrace, Kensington

Elysian Fields ,City Centre

• 1 & 2 bed unfurnished apartments • Gas central heating • Close to the parks • On street parking

• 2 Bedroom semi-detached, unfurnished • Gas central Heating • Off street parking • Viewing is a must

• 1 & 2 furnished/unfurnished apartments • Fully carpeted and secure entry system • Allocated parking • Viewing is essential

• 2 bed furnished apartments • Under floor heating • Spacious accommodation • Parking available

• One bedroom furnished luxury apartment • 24 hour concierge service • Excellent location • Secure parking available at an extra cost

From £290pcm

£450pcm

From £500pcm

From £525pcm

From £575pcm

Jugglers Yard, City Centre

City Quay, Docklands

Hampstead Road, Fairfield

Staten Court, City Centre

Hudson Gardens, City Centre N

• 2 Bed furnished apartment • Waterside views • Allocated parking • Viewing is a must

£625pcm

From £575pcm

N • 1 & 3 Bed furnished apartments • Close to all amenities • Parking available upon request • Early viewing a must

• 3 bedroom luxury furnished house • State of art modern kitchen • Specious living area • Early viewing is essential

£695pcm

• 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment • Decked balcony and parking • Superb location • Early viewing is recommended

£750pcm

andrewlouis.co.uk

• 2 bed furnished apartments • Spacious accommodation • Popular location • Secure allocated parking

£750pcm

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Best Lets

Properties for sale Commutation Plaza £65,000 75% Shared Ownership 1 Bedroom X Building £114,950 1 Bedroom Bedford Street £125,000 2 Bedrooms South Ferry Quay £149,950 2 Bedrooms

ONE PARK WEST

ALBANY

X BUILDING

Well-presented third floor apartment situated in the heart of the business district. Briefly comprising open plan living area, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, bedroom and bathroom. The lounge and bedroom offer views over the proposed Commercial Quarter. Available 1st April 2011. £600pcm

A rare opportunity to rent this stunning duplex penthouse apartment. Briefly comprising two DOUBLE bedrooms, spacious open plan living area with outside terrace. Offered unfurnished or furnished for an additional £50pcm. Parking can also be for £50pcm per space.

£800pcm

Brand new apartment situated in the popular One Park West development. Briefly comprising two double bedrooms (master ensuite), open plan living area, fitted kitchen & bathroom. Available furnished to a high standard & offers amazing views over the Park, Liverpool One and the Docks. Viewing Recommended £825pcm

One Park West 1 £300,000 2 Bedrooms Navigation Wharf £325,000 3 Bedrooms Bold Place £475,000 4 Bedrooms Mount Street £475,000 4 Bedrooms Beetham Tower £495,000 3 Bedrooms Falkner Square £1,000,000 4 Bedrooms

Properties to let

Property of the week

Kings Dock Mill £525pcm 1 Bedroom Furnished One Park West £525pcm Studio Furnished One Park West £560pcm Studio Furnished Lydia Ann Street £600pcm 2 bedroom Unfurnished Sovereign Chambers £625pcm 2 bedroom Furnished

ONE PARK WEST

6th Floor apartment. Briefly comprising open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Double bedroom and bathroom. Situated in a prime location, part of Grosvenor’s Liverpool ONE development, with restaurant’, bars and shops on your doorstep. Benefitting from 24 hour Concierge and residents roof terrace. £134,950

CHANDLERS WHARF

One bedroom, third floor apartment. The property comprises entrance hall, open plan living / dining area, kitchen area, one double bedroom and fully tiled shower room. A particular feature of this property is the large balcony offering expansive views across the City, taking in both cathedrals and St Luke's Church. £99,950

Developments ONE PARK WEST

WATERLOO QUAY

Beautifully presented second floor apartment situated in the popular Waterloo Quay. Open plan lounge and dining area, fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, en-suite and additional bathroom. The property benefits from a timber decked balcony overlooking the River Mersey, allocated parking and 24 hour security.

£164,950

A unique, high tech, top floor penthouse show apartment on the 13th floor - offering the best views in the city over the Albert Dock, River Mersey and 'Three Graces'. Comprising open plan living area with a 'Samsung' 46inch 3D TV (with 3D glasses) 'LG' Remote Controlled Bluray Player, a 'Sony' PS3 and Controllers, a 'Bang & Olufsen' Audio system and Column Speakers, a 'La Boite' LD120 Laptop desk with Integrated Speaker System (first in country) Remote Controlled Blinds, Kitchen, a Bar Area with a Electric 5 Litre Draft Beer Chillier and Mini Fridge, two double bedrooms, one with a Epson HD Projector with Remote and Remote Controlled 70" Projection Screen, a Pioneer Remote Controlled Amplifier, 2 JBL Wall Mounted Speakers in the master bedroom, a large bathroom and master en-suite. Situated in a prime location, as part of Grosvenor's £1 billion Liverpool ONE development, with restaurant, bars, shops and a 14 screen cinema on the door step. Benefiting from 24 hour concierge service. £275,000

Catherine House £650pcm 2 bedroom Part Furnished South Ferry Quay £650pcm 2 bedroom Furnished City Quay £600pcm 2 bedroom Furnished Symphony building £725pcm 2 bedroom Unfurnished Catharine Street £900pcm 2 bedroom Unfurnished

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Beetham Tower ÂŁ375,000

Bereys Building ÂŁ175,000

The Collegiate ÂŁ115,000

â&#x20AC;˘ Four Bedroom Penthouse â&#x20AC;˘ Two secure parking spaces â&#x20AC;˘ Terrace and Balcony â&#x20AC;˘ Two stylish bathrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 24 hour Concierge service â&#x20AC;˘ Lifts to all floors

â&#x20AC;˘ Stunning Penthouse Apartment â&#x20AC;˘ 24th & 25th Levels â&#x20AC;˘ Views of the River Mersey â&#x20AC;˘ Two bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ En-Suite shower room â&#x20AC;˘ Allocated parking, no chain

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Princes Court ÂŁ94,950

Sunbury Road ÂŁ89,950

Evered Avenue ÂŁ88,950

Bagnall Street ÂŁ49,950

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â&#x20AC;˘ Sixth Floor Apartment â&#x20AC;˘ Two Double Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Private Terrace â&#x20AC;˘ Private Parking and Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Communal Gardens â&#x20AC;˘ No Chain

â&#x20AC;˘ Substantial mid terrace house â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bedrooms (originally 4) â&#x20AC;˘ Requiring modernisation â&#x20AC;˘ UPVC DG, part GCH â&#x20AC;˘ 3 reception rooms â&#x20AC;˘ Available with no chain

â&#x20AC;˘ Three double bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Overlooking playing fields â&#x20AC;˘ Small garage with rear access â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal for family occupancy â&#x20AC;˘ Requires upgrading/modernisation â&#x20AC;˘ No chain

â&#x20AC;˘ Two bedroom mid terrace house â&#x20AC;˘ Tastefully presented â&#x20AC;˘ Through Lounge/dining room â&#x20AC;˘ Modern kitchen fittings â&#x20AC;˘ Ground floor Bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ UPVC double glazed windows

Kings Waterfront ÂŁ725pcm

Kings Waterfront ÂŁ825pcm

Sympathetic conversion Second floor apartment One double bedroom Open plan living area Kitchen with appliances Good letting potential

First floor Apartment One Bedroom (Mezzanine level) Bathroom and walk-in wardrobe Lounge/Dining area Stylish fitted Kitchen Seperate Utility area

Gloucester Place ÂŁ115,000

â&#x20AC;˘ Modern two bedroom apartment â&#x20AC;˘ Available with no chain â&#x20AC;˘ Stylish Kitchen and Bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ UPVC DG â&#x20AC;˘ Allocated and Visitor parking â&#x20AC;˘ Highly recommended!

PROPERTIES TO LET Hatton Garden ÂŁ640pcm

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Eden Square ÂŁ650pcm

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One bedroom Outstanding bathroom Luxury development Furnished to a high standard Fitted Kitchen Secure allocated parking

Mono Building ÂŁ650pcm

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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 KeppieMassieRes

RESIDENTIAL SALES - LETTINGS Eden Square

Hatton Gardens RED

Cornwallis Street

Unity Building

RED

NEW

Two bedroom penthouse apartment Large outside terrace, Two Bathrooms No Chain – just reduced Kitchen needing refurbishment Reduced To £174,950

Fourth floor two bedroom apartment Open plan lounge with fitted kitchen En suite shower room Balcony from lounge area, No Chain £149,950

Two bedroom duplex penthouse Stylish converted building Views of cathedrals & Liver Builidng Fitted kitchen, Underground parking £144,950

Two bedroom duplex apartments Fully furnished to a high standard Allocated secure parking 24 hour concierge, Residents Gym £895pcm

Manolis Yard

Lockfields View

City Quay

Alexandra Tower

NEW

RED

Two bed third floor apartment Open plan lounge/dining area Just renovated & redecorated No Chain. No Parking £127,500

Three bedroom town house Two reception rooms Utility room, No Chain Great views of Liverpool Leeds Canal £124,950

Ground Floor Apartment Open pLan Lounge/kitchen Two Double Bedrooms, Parking Balcony overlooking Water Feature Reduced To £109,950

Amazing Views Over The Irish Sea Upper Floor Two bedroom apartment Spacious Lounge and Kitchen Allocated secured parking £825pcm

Marlborough Street

Cornwallis Court

Irwell Chambers

The Gallery

RED

First Floor Apartment Two bedrooms Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen Fitted kitchen £84,950

Bagnall Street

Spacious converted apartment 19' bedroom with exposed brick 17' sitting/dining room Fitted kitchen, Parking space Reduced To £84,950

Second Floor Apartment One Bedroom, Meazzanine Floor Open plan Lounge/kitchen Commercial District, Sash windows £49,950

Two bedroom fully furn apartment Amazing high specification Great location close to city centre Parking available at £50 per month £695pcm

Anfield Road

The Reach

Marlborough Street

NEW

Two bedroom mid terrace house Lounge/dining room Ground floor bathroom Needs updating. No Chain £34,995

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Investment Property Needs Refurbishment Two Bedooms, First Floor Storage Heating, No Chain £22,500

RED

Fourth Floor Apartment Spacious Bedroom Open Plan Lounge, Juilette balcony Fitted Kitchen Great price – no chain

Great sized two bedroom apartment Situated on first floor in heart of city Available for immediate viewing Fully furnished to a great standard Reduced To £650pcm

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The Symphony NEW

Royal Quay

City Central

Renaissance Building

Princes Gardens

REDUCED

Selection Of Two Bedroom Apartments Brand New Build

Two Bedrooms + Study, Duplex Secure Parking

Two Bedrooms First Floor Secure Parking

One bed, fully furnished, spacious living area

One bedroom, fully furnished, great central location

Two bed, fully furnished, allocated parking

From £101,950

£184,950

£119,950

£525pcm

£500pcm

£550pcm

Falkner Square

Princes Gardens

The Albany

South Ferry Quay

Sovereign Chambers

Moss Street

REDUCED

NEW

Fantastic Two Bed, Charming & Full Of Character Excellent Location

Two Bedrooms Extra Dining/Study Room Allocated Parking

Two Bedrooms Duplex Terrace Secure Parking

Two bed, part furnished, river views, secure parking

Two bed fully furnished two double bedrooms

Two bed fully furnished spacious apartment

£239,950

£109,950

£149,950

£600pcm

Beetham Plaza

The Albany

South Ferry Quay

Waterloo Quay

Alexandra Tower

Westminster Chambers

REDUCED

NEW

REDUCED

Two Double Bedrooms Concierge Secure Parking

One Bedroom Duplex Terrace Secure Parking

Two Bedrooms Excellent Views Secure Parking

Two bed, fully furnished balcony allocated parking

Selection of two beds stunning views fully furnished

Two bed, duplex style fully furnished great location

£149,950

£119,950

£149,950

£625pcm

£675pcm

£650pcm

Coopers Terrace

Westminster Chambers

Cable Yard

Eden Square

Quebec Quay

Cable House

NEW

One Bedroom 75% Shared Ownership Great Price

Stunning Three Bedroom Duplex, Immaculate Presentation

75% Shared Ownership Two Bedrooms Easy Access To City Centre

Two bedrooms, fully furnished, modern specification

Two bed fully furnished secure allocated parking

One bed duplex, fully furnished, secure parking

£70,000

£169,950

£79,950

£660pcm

£700pcm

£600pcm

The Colonnades

Coopers Terrace

Eden Square

The Albany

Aigburth Vale

Pall Mall

One Bedroom Apartment Prestigious Development 24/7 Concierge, Parking

Two Bedrooms Secure parking Dual Aspect Living Room

Two Bedrooms Large Terrace Amazing Views

Selection of two beds fully furnished secure parking

Four bed, fully furnished, converted townhouse

Two bed, two doubles, fully furnished, great location

£244,950

£129,950

£179,950

£750pcm

£950pcm

£600pcm

81/87 Victoria Street, The Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6DG 0151 231 6100 sales@cityresidential.co.uk • lettings@cityresidential.co.uk Your Move 13

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Space Estate Agents 448 Queens Drive, West Derby, Liverpool Merseyside, L13 0AR T: 0151 245 0114

Gorton Road L13

Alison Place L13

3 Bed Semi Double Glazed Gas Central Heating Fitted Kitchen Bathroom Garden

£550pcm

NEW

Wood Road L26

No Chain UPVC Double Glazed 3 Reception Rooms New Fitted Kitchen Family Bathroom Gardens Front Side & Rear

£245,000

Gidlow Road L13

3 Bed Semi Gas Central Heating Lounge Fitted Kitchen Bathroom

NEW

£550pcm

Runic Road L13

3 Bed Mid Terrace Gas Central Heating Lounge Fitted Kitchen Bathroom

NEW

£550pcm

Oceanic Road L13

2 Bed End Terrace Double Glazed Lounge Fitted Kitchen Shower Room

NEW

£495pcm

2 Bed Mid Terrace Double Glazed Lounge Fitted Kitchen Bathroom

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Four best lets WHAT’S ON THE MARKET?

KINGS DOCK MILL, LIVERPOOL L3

SANDRA DAVIES lettings manager at Guardian Property Lettings Ltd VIEW NOW 0151 702 9090

How much? £650 pcm Number of bedrooms Two Close to Liverpool One, city centre, docklands Benefits from Juliet balcony, two double bedrooms, stylish contemporary kitchen and two bathrooms, lift access, secure entry system, fully furnished Best feature New home furnished to high specification Agent’s view “Guardian is delighted to offer for rent a brand new apartment, with private views of a contemporary courtyard and situated just moments away from all that is on offer from the nearby city centre and Docklands district.”

HAMILTON HOUSE, PALL MALL, L3

LINDSEY SANDERS lettings co-ordinator at Cuddly Bears Ltd VIEW NOW 0151 706 8038

How much? £650 pcm Number of bedrooms Two double bedrooms Close to Excellent city centre location close to the Waterfront & a short walk from the bars & restaurants off Victoria Street Benefits from Balcony, communal terrace & concierge Best feature Furnished to a high standard Agent’s view “Cuddly Bears are pleased to offer this modern two bedroom city centre apartment. Hamilton House is a recently completed development located on Pall Mall on the edge of the business quarter in the city centre, just a short walk from the waterfront and the bars and restaurants off Victoria Street. Furnished to a high standard throughout and comprising of two double bedrooms, bathroom, fitted kitchen and open plan living area.

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PROPERTIES FOR RENT

SOUTH FERRY QUAY, DOCKLANDS L3

JAMIE MEAD lettings negotiator LLM at Andrew Louis VIEW NOW 0151 330 5321

How much? £635 pcm Number of bedrooms Two Close to City centre, local amenities, Liverpool One shopping centre Benefits from Secure sheltered parking, communal gardens Best feature Riverside views of the Mersey Agent’s view “Superb two bed riverside apartment (furnished), secure allocated parking. Early viewing is essential.” River view

WATERLOO QUAY, DOCKLANDS, LIVERPOOL L3

ANTONI DMOCHOWSKI lettings manager at HomeLets VIEW NOW 0151 280 4047

How much? £675 pcm Number of bedrooms Two Close to City centre Benefits from Secure parking, marina views and all city centre amenities Best feature Furnished to a high standard in an excellent location Agent’s view “HomeLets are proud to offer this well presented and extremely spacious top floor apartment on the popular Waterloo Quay development. Close to the city centre and local amenities, this is an ideal property for either a young couple or professionals. The apartment also benefits from good transport links and is close to both the universities and hospitals. The property briefly consists of an entrance hallway, fully fitted kitchen and living room, two large double bedrooms (master with en suite) and a modern fitted bathroom. Externally the apartment offers a balcony and secure allocated parking. Viewings are highly recommended.”

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WORDS BY DINA KARIM

KING OF YOUR CASTLE The road to buying your own home usually ends with popping the champagne cork. Once the ink dries on your lease, what can a leaseholder do to protect themselves from unscrupulous landlords? Bad management can devalue a property between 10 and 50 per cent. From knowing where your service charge is going, the implications of not paying the service charge, to your rights if faced with an incompetent landlord, Your Move examines the ins and outs of building management. SERVICE CHARGE From safety of the building to landscaping of gardens, service charge is an all-encompassing expense for every owner of a flat in a building, paid to a company who manages the building. It is normal practice for developers today to set up a block management company for the building and employ a managing agent upon completion of a new-build. The block management company deals with the utilities such as the electricity in the communal area, lifts, landscaping, cleaning, insurance, and maintenance for the exterior of the building. The managing agent collects the service charge and deals with day to day issues. They also assess the level of service needed for the building, such as 22 Your Move

whether to have a concierge, and do a proposed budget report which is used to calculate the level of service charge. Each leaseholder of an apartment is effectively a shareholder (with one vote) in the company who can vote on how the budget is spent, what the service charge should be and choose the managing agent. So why appoint a managing agent at all? Running a building is as complex as running a business. As Louis Anastasiou, managing director

of Andrew Louis, explains, the role of a managing agent is essential to running a building well and preventing owners losing value on their home due to a badly maintained exterior. “We manage in excess of 60 buildings in Liverpool, Manchester and Hull,” he commented. “As a managing agent we get discounts on bulk purchases and certain contracts like lifts, cleaning, building and maintenance and we pass those discounts on. We present a quarterly management report and we say how much we have

LOUIS ANASTASIOU, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ANDREW LOUIS “A managing agent is essential to running a building well and preventing owners losing value on their home due to a badly maintained exterior.”

spent on your block and compare it to the budget. Accountability is very important.” As part of its transparency policy, each development managed by Andrew Louis has a website. Each website includes budgets, a building insurance certificate, newsletters, a payment section, financial accounts and reporting repairs.

RIGHT TO MANAGE What happens though when a building has no block management company? The building still has a managing agent but they are only legally accountable to the freeholder, leaving the leaseholders with very little say on maintenance and service charge cost. Right to Manage is the process where leaseholders take

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over the management of their residential building. There is still a large number of apartment blocks in Liverpool where the developer is the freeholder. They appoint the managing agent but no block management company. The number of disputes across the country over service charges is rising fast, but challenging a property management company or freeholder through a tribunal can be a lengthy, demanding and exhausting process. The road to Right to Manage is legally a relatively straightforward procedure and you don’t have to prove the existing managing agent is at fault. All you need is at least 50 per cent of leaseholders on board, and the building selfcontained with at least 75 per cent of it residential. Ian Magenis, partner at Scanlans Property Management, explains: “This legislation exists to give leaseholders the opportunity to take control of the running of their development. It’s surprising how few apartment owners are aware of the Right to Manage legislation and how they can

charges are excessive, including inflated insurance premiums and payments towards the flat provided for the live-in manager appointed by the freeholder. “In some cases, residents look

SERVICE CHARGE DODGER

IAN MAGENIS, PARTNER AT SCANLANS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT “It’s surprising how few apartment owners are aware of the Right to Manage legislation and how they can take advantage of it.”

take advantage of it. “At Scanlans Property Management we are getting more and more calls for help in setting up Right to Manage schemes. In many cases, the cost of such an action can be recovered within the first year of the leaseholders taking control via the savings they can achieve.” There are many examples where

agents who are also offering flat-owners without a block management company free advice on how to begin the process of Right to Manage.

to the Right to Manage scheme to ensure there is complete transparency over service charge administration,” he added. “Leaseholders want the assurance that they themselves control how their development is run, rather than this being controlled by a third party.” Scanlans Property Management are managing

One service charge dodger and everyone suffers. Non-payment of service charge is in breach of a lease and can lead to legal action and eventually repossession. Louis Anastasiou explained the problems when one person thinks they can get away without the charge. “If too many people don’t pay then we don’t have the funds to carry on providing the service for the block and that is a major issue. Sometimes you have to cut the level of service. If there’s no money in the account then unfortunately services will suffer so it’s important that people not only pay but pay on

time. On some blocks you can get as high as 25 per cent of leaseholders not paying the service charge.” On behalf of the managing company, a managing agent would send out the overdue letters, with enough time for owners to pay or negotiate a payment plan. However if the owner still dodges payment court action is taken which leads to a CCJ and may end with repossession. Before purchasing an apartment, it is vital to research the building’s managing agent to make sure value will be retained through regular maintenance. If already living in an apartment and looking for a new managing agent, experts recommend holding a ‘beauty parade’ of at least three different managing agents before selecting one.

FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information on Andrew Louis visit www.andrewlouis.co.uk/blockmanagement.php or call 0151 330 5355. For more information on Scanlans Property Management visit www.scanlanspropertymanagement.com or call 0161 236 8888. For further information visit The Association of Residential Managing Agents at www.arma.org.uk or call 020 7978 2607. Your Move 23

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SUPER SERVICE STARS he 2011 Ambassador Awards honoured the men and women who go that extra mile to make sure visitors experience an outstanding Liverpool welcome. The 12 awards were presented by the Lord Mayor Hazel Williams at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, with TV comedy star Neil Fitzmaurice hosting the awards. Award winners included Amy Louise Keating, of Boudoir Boutique, who won Young Person of the Year and Liverpool ONE who scooped five awards on the night. The city council’s tourism team organised the event working in partnership with Liverpool ONE and City Central BID. More than 550 nominations were received – a record breaking number – and these were whittled down to a shortlist of just 41 lucky people who work across the city.

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Advice from chartered accountants 0151 228 8977 Plumbers – are your tax affairs in need of a service?

Julia Casimo

Following on from previous amnesty arrangements for dentists, medics and holders of offshore bank accounts, the taxman is now encouraging plumbers and those in associated trades to come clean. Under the PTSP (Plumbers Tax Safe Plan) plumbers (and other taxpayers) are given the opportunity to fix any leaks in their tax affairs, by making what is called a voluntary disclosure to HMRC. In return they will be offered lower penalties of 10-20% on any unpaid tax, compared with up to 100% normally. The scheme despite its name is also available as a general tax amnesty. HMRC are following up this incentive with a threat to track down errant plumbers using information they have obtained from Gas Safe (formerly CORGI). The areas which the taxman will be focusing on are likely to be: ‘Cash’ Jobs Plumbers have been singled out because they do a lot of cash work, and the taxman believes that tradesmen in receipt of cash may not have declared all of their income. They will also be on the look out for businesses and individuals which have breached the VAT registration limits, but not registered for VAT. Over claimed Expenses Many plumbers are self-employed and so have the potential to incorrectly claim expenses for working from home, for home to work travel and for subsistence. Training costs Training to become a plumber is costly, and some plumbers may have been tempted to incorrectly claim the cost of the training and course fees to obtain their registration. If anyone has not yet told HMRC that they have started working for themselves then the PTSP offers an opportunity to make a fresh start. Anyone thinking of entering the PTSP scheme will have until 31 May to notify HMRC of their intentions so they must act quickly.

As with many decisions you really do need to take independent financial and tax advice. If you would like our help call Julia Casimo on 0151 228 8977 at John Kerr Chartered Accountants 369-375 Eaton Road, West Derby, Liverpool L12 2AH. Authorised and regulated by The Financial Services Authority Registered number 101330 Please note that this article is not intended to give specific technical or financial advice and it should not be construed as doing so. It is designed only to alert readers to some of the issues. It is not intended to give exhaustive coverage of any topic. Professional advice should always be sought before action is either taken or refrained from as a result of information contained herein.

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VACANT RESIDENTIAL GUIDE PRICE 1 2 Poplar Weint, Neston £65,000-£75,000 2 25 Morley Avenue, Birkenhead £40,000-£50,000 3 114 Harrowby Road, Birkenhead £45,000-£50,000 4 33 Paignton Road, Wallasey £100,000-£110,000 5 24 Laurel Road, Birkenhead £30,000-£35,000 6 24A Laurel Road, Birkenhead £35,000-£40,000 7 14 Harrowby Road, Birkenhead £50,000-£55,000 8 24 School Hill, Heswall £350,000-£370,000 9 Flat 2, 317 Claughton Road, Birkenhead £30,000-£35,000 10 59 Grove Road, Rock Ferry £90,000-£95,000 11 4 Wellington Road, Oxton £295,000-£315,000 12 First Floor Flat, 20 Crescent Road, Wallasey £65,000-£75,000 13 15 Curlender Close, Birkenhead £45,000-£50,000 14 53 Greenway Road, Birkenhead £55,000-£65,000 15 20 Park Road, Eastham £140,000-£150,000 16 25 Mostyn Street, Wallasey £50,000-£60,000 17 Sandfield Farm, Chester Road, Bridge Trafford £400,000-£425,000 18 13 Woodland Road, Upton £115,000-£120,000 19 15 Sedbergh Road, Wallasey WITHDRAWN PRIOR 20 9 Peel Avenue, Birkenhead £70,000-£80,000 21 27A Egremont Promenade, New Brighton £50,000-£60,000

RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENTS 22 58/58A Grosvenor Street, Wallasey 23 9 St Peters Mews, Rock Ferry 24 48 Hertford Drive,Wallasey 25 1 Spring Vale, Wallasey

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LAND 26 3 & 5 Edgehill Road, Moreton 27 Land at Clwyd Street, Wallasey

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VACANT COMMERCIAL 30 Fender Way, Beechwood, Birkenhead £40,000-£45,000 31 The Barn Restaurant, Chester Road, Bridge Trafford £650,000-£675,000 32 273 Wallasey Village, Wallasey £95,000-£110,000 33 Garage Premises, Dock Rd, Ellesmere Port £200,000-£220,000

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NEWS

Hot off the press LIVERPOOL’S LATEST NEWS

KNOWSLEY SAFARI TURNS 40 One of Merseyside’s favourite attractions, Knowsley Safari Park, is to commemorate its 40th anniversary later this year and asking people to join in the celebrations. The safari park is planning an exhibition, which will look back at its four decades of caring for exotic animals from all over the globe. Knowsley bosses want contributions from visitors to be a key part of the summer show. Situated on the famous estate of Lord Derby, the vast reserve, which opened in July 1971, is home to many different animals including elephants, giraffes, lions, bongos, tigers and baboons. General Manager, David Ross, explained: “As well as covering the major milestones in our history, we want the exhibition to reflect the impact the park has had on some people’s lives. This could be because someone has visited us hundreds of times over the years, or because a bride was proposed to in front of the baboons in our monkey jungle. “We want visitors to get in touch

with their stories, photographs and examples of old park memorabilia to provide a human angle to the exhibition.” Knowsley was the first safari park in the country to be created close to a large city - just eight miles from Liverpool City Centre. It aimed to replicate the experience of visiting the drivethrough game reserves of East Africa, with humans caged in their vehicles and animals running wild. Today, its 550 acres of parkland are home to more than 700 animals living in near-natural conditions, including many endangered species like the white rhino and Pere David’s Deer. Items for possible inclusion in the exhibition should be sent to Safari Memories, Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot, Merseyside L34 4AN or emailed to safari.park@knowsley.com. However, Knowsley officials stress that with a treasured or oneoff item visitors should only send a copy or a description in the first instance, so secure delivery of the original can be arranged.

Knowsley Safari Park 1971

Liverpool Enterprise Zone announced Liverpool is set to get a new Enterprise Zone, aimed at boosting business in deprived areas. The government announced ‘Mersey Waters’ had been chosen as the Enterprise Zone. The area straddles the River Mersey, and covers both sites of the 30-year regeneration projects - Wirral Waters and Liverpool Waters.

George Osborne

Companies will benefit from significant tax breaks if they relocate or set up new operations here with benefits including tax breaks, up to 100 per cent discounts on rates, fast-track planning procedures and superfast broadband. Rod Holmes, Chairman of

The Mersey Partnership (TMP), commented: “It is now generally recognised, in the Liverpool City Region and beyond that the Mersey and Liverpool Port are grossly underutilised UK assets, with the potential to help resolve national infrastructure issues and also to contribute to the ongoing revival of the City Region economy.” Wirral Waters is centred on the left bank of the river at the Birkenhead Docks and Liverpool Waters is focused towards the north of Liverpool city centre into the derelict dock areas adjacent to Princes Dock. They are being developed by The Peel Group. Lindsey Ashworth, from Peel, said: “The Peel Waters projects

are opportunities for the Liverpool Region to compete better with the likes of London and the South East as well as cities overseas. Enterprise Zone status will genuinely help us to do that.” Stuart Keppie, Chairman of Professional Liverpool, commented: “The Enterprise Zone is to be applauded provided it is capable of delivering the package of incentives to support existing businesses encouraging those with growth potential to stay in the area as well as attracting inward investment. Time will tell whether Wirral Waters is the most appropriate location. It should be wherever existing and new businesses can thrive.”

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Hot & Happening HOT PROPERTY NEWS IN LIVERPOOL

VENMORE ANNOUNCES NEXT AUCTION The auction on April 6, at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool ONE, will hold a mix of lots including residential, commercial and many developments opportunities for landlords and investors. The auction includes a former restaurant and bar in Hoylake (£115,000), and a St Helens three-bedroom home £50,000 below other properties currently marketed on the same street, and a studio flat for £21,000.

Tranmere homes with Mersey views Be the first to see Regenda Homes’ stunning new twobedroom duplex apartments and three-bedroom townhouses, which have just been released for sale in Tranmere and are ready to move in to from April. The development of nine new properties, located on Holt Hill, Tranmere are available through the popular Shared Ownership Scheme where buyers can part-buy and

part-rent. Buyers can choose from a range of new two and three bedroom homes which you can purchase from as little as £40,000 for 50 per cent shared ownership now and rent the rest until you are in a better position to own your home 100 per cent outright. The three bedroom townhouses benefit from a balcony to the third floor, turfed gardens to the rear with garden sheds. Communal areas to the development are gated

with designated parking for each property. Stunning views over the Mersey of the Liverpool skyline can also be enjoyed from the third floor of the majority of the properties. For further information visit www.regendahomes.co.uk or call the sales team available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0344 7360063 or the customer service team on 0344 7360066 from 7.30am to 7pm.

To register interest contact Venmore Auctions on 0151 236 6746 or online at www.venmoreauctions.co.uk

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ARCHITECT YOUR HOME Architect Your Home is celebrating ten years at the top of their game by reminding residents how affordable a home project can be. From loft conversions and kitchen extensions to reconfiguring a room, a beautiful space needn’t break the bank. Jude and Hugo Tugman set up the business to bring costeffective and user-friendly 30 Your Move

architect services to home projects, and now with 42 offices nationwide are considered Britain’s largest provider of architectural services. Architect John Hall, one half of Architect Your Home, said: “A big budget isn’t necessary, but some budget is. Be realistic about what how much you have to spend and what can be done with this. Some of the most interesting projects are the outcome of tight budget parameters, and the key is to

thinking creatively about how best you can direct this money.” John always advises to get an architect when doing structural house projects. “As well as being creative they are professionals who’ll guide you through the building process and help ensure your project comes in on time and budget.” For more information on Architect Your Home visit www.architect-yourhome.com or call 0800 849 8505.

Architect Your Home

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PROPERTY NEWS

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Prime auction property Kate Lay, the multiaward winning founder of Merseyside Property Auctions, lifts the lid on what makes a prime auction property.

Lovell Liverpool development

Lovell's new scheme Lovell is once again offering a new scheme to help people up the property ladder. Lovell, who build contemporary, modern, energy efficient homes, also offer a wide range of schemes to help first time buyers. Their Shared Equity Scheme has proved very popular with most buyers in Liverpool opting to purchase their new home, which allows you to defer 15 per cent of the price of the property and buyers only need a five help per cent deposit. With Shared Equity, prices start

from an amazing £76,496 for a twobedroom home at Kensington Square or £104,125 for a spacious, three-bedroom family home at Woodlee Green. Elaine Taylor, Lovell North West Regional Sales Manager, commented: “In the current climate this scheme is a lifeline for some people as it means you have smaller mortgage repayments. This isn’t to be confused with Shared Ownership, there’s absolutely no interest or rent to pay on the deferred amount and you have up to 10 years to pay it back.”

“We can only offer Shared Equity on selected plots and selected developments in Liverpool for a limited period. We will operate on a first come first served basis so I’d advise anyone who wants to move to speak to an advisor straight away.” For more information about any of Lovell’s Liverpool developments, visit the Marketing Suites which are open Thursday – Monday (closed Tuesday & Wednesday), 10am – 5pm, or visit www.lovell.co.uk/newhomes

Recession no impact survey Over a quarter of Brits say that the credit crunch has made no difference to how they view the property market, according to a Miller Homes survey. The nationwide survey polled over five thousand new and potential home-buyers to gauge their confidence in the property market. Half say they are more cautious about debt but just 17 per cent say they are prepared to accept an inferior home to get into less debt. The survey results confirmed that 75 per cent of people in the North West still believe that property is a good investment. The survey’s results help explain the continued popularity of Miller Homes’ Bridgewater

Park in Netherley and its Connaught Green development in Anfield. At both developments the majority of people moving are first time buyers.

For more information visit www.millerhomes.co.uk or telephone 0800 840 8522 (for Netherley) and 0800 840 8526 (for Anfield).

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Prime auction homes include those requiring renovation, tenanted properties which offer investment opportunities, and the unusual or quirky. Kate said. “It’s a simple process taking just four weeks. The auction house will take care of the viewings, marketing, sales negotiations and exchange of contracts. And what’s more, auction sale fees are lower than many estate agents.” For free advice or to arrange a no obligation valuation call MPA on 0151 260 9873 or email kate@mpalimited.co.uk

ABODE OPENS New Estate and Lettings Agent Abode has now opened its office in Crosby and has launched its state-of-theart website. The services available at the new office include virtual tours and floor plans of available properties. The website also includes property search capabilities, general information on the company, links with property portals Zoopla and RightMove and much more. They are open seven days a week; late night openings on Thursday until 7pm and 6pm weekdays, Saturday and Sunday they are open 12pm-4pm. Visit the website at www.abode-group.co.uk. For more information visit their offices on 43-47 Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 5SF, telephone 0151 909 3003. Your Move 31

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HAVE YOUR SAY YOUR VIEWS ON BIG ISSUES

“I couldn't possibly pin all the inspiration I’ve felt on just one woman. People inspire me every day. I've always been a fan of Janet Street Porter, not so much for her feminism, but for creating a successful career simply for being so intelligently blunttalking. There’s also my late Nana, such a brave, classy, straight-talking lady, I was privileged to be her granddaughter.”

Anna Heyes managing director, Active Profile

As Mother’s Day approaches, we ask some of Liverpool’s leading ladies – who is your Wonder Woman?

“My career began in recruitment working for a company called Link Recruitment Services - a completely all-female company. I was very much inspired by the MD, Penny Harper. She was heavily involved in staff training and taught me it's not all just about "getting the business", but about nurturing your client base and making people want to do business with you again and again. It’s something that’s stayed with me from starting up to running my own company today.”

Maria Colleran Lets Support Ltd

“Being a very new mum I’m really looking forward to Mother’s Day this year. It’s made me realise what a tower of strength and inspiration my own mother is. She always has time to talk and support me, and instilled in me a strong sense of right and wrong. Another woman who is an inspiration is Fiona Castle, the widow of the late Roy Castle. I admire the way she coped with her husband’s illness and made sure his memory lives on by setting up the Roy Castle Foundation and how she works behind the scenes without public acclaim.”

Annette Shelley auction manager, Smith and Sons

I know it's a cliché but the most influential woman in my life has got to be my mum. She is the only woman who has always been there for me unconditionally. She spends most of her time volunteering for Marie Curie or baking her amazing cakes for fetes to raise money for charity. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Her selfless acts make me extremely proud and grateful to have such a great mum.”

Kate Lay managing director, Merseyside Property Auctions

“For me it would be Maureen Green, who I met six years ago via her daughter, Helen, who works for me as an interior designer. Maureen is a daughter, a mum, grandmother and she’s had to undergo chemo for breast cancer, which she never complained about. As well as that she fosters children with learning difficulties – more than 20 in the time I’ve known her. She is a lovely woman; she humbles me.”

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The example stated is based on a new home at Ellergreen valued at £130,000, purchased with a shared equity loan on the HomeBuy Direct scheme. Figures based on lowest available HomeBuy Direct rate with a mortgage arranged through the Nationwide, based on variable interest rate, currently 2.89%, over a 35 year term. All plots require a 5% deposit. The offer is subject to status and New City Vision terms and conditions, including exchange of contracts within 28 days and legal completion by a specified date. New City Vision cannot offer any financial advice. The mortgage is arranged by an Independent Financial Adviser authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Written details are available on request. YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER LOAN SECURED AGAINST IT. BE SURE THAT YOU CAN AFFORD THE REPAYMENTS BEFORE ENTERING IN TO A CREDIT AGREEMENT FULL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE MARKETING SUITE AT THE DEVELOPMENT. Photographs are for illustration purposes only. E & OE.

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Anita and David Scanlon, who runs David Scanlon Architects from home, bought a four double bedroom house in Grassendale L19. The £233,000 property bought from Move Residential underwent six weeks of structural refurbishment before the Scanlons moved in a week ago.

The landing didn’t have a window so it was very dark and dull so we took away the fifth bedroom, which was tiny and made it into a landing.

The house has been completely redone head to toe. I grew up in this area and our previous house was down by the waterfront, which was too isolated for us. Location was the main reason for the move and we wanted something a little more traditional because we work in architecture. We used to live in a 1930s semi and we’ve come back to it because we missed it. It took us a while to find a house because it was quite hard to buy a house around here with the size we wanted for a family of five. We are quite minimalist, I do like green and it goes perfectly with all our furniture. Our youngest daughter Eve plays a little guitar which matches the colour of the room all pink.

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Part of the renovation was turning the loft into a boudoirstyle room for our eldest, Fern. I would like to get some of the elegant Laura Ashley oldeworlde style furniture for the room eventually. With the kitchen we had a vision of what we wanted to do straight away. The kitchen was an L-shape, very narrow, and we have just boxed it off and made it more airy we have the folding doors that lead into the garden as well. The privacy gives it a nice aspect.

To find out more about Move Residential telephone 0151 734 6722 or visit www.moveresidential.co.uk

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1,157.24 1,174.76 1,211.70 1,189.53 1,137.81 1,184.84 1,133.28

1,322.56 1,342.58 1,384.81 1,359.46 1,300.36 1,354.10 1,295.18

1,487.88 1,510.41 1,557.91 1,529.40 1,462.91 1,523.37 1,457.08

1,818.52 1,846.06 1,904.12 1,869.27 1,788.01 1,861.90 1,780.88

2,149.16 2,181.70 2,250.31 2,209.13 2,113.09 2,200.42 2,104.67

2,479.80 2,517.35 2,596.52 2,549.00 2,438.19 2,538.95 2,428.47

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PROPERTY AINTREE FORMBY HIGHTOWN INCE BLUNDELL LITTLE ALTCAR LYDIATE MAGHULL MELLING SEFTON THORNTON OTHER AREAS

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1,362.29 1,317.22 1,317.22 1,320.46 1.321.25 1,372.71 1,392.47 1,328.12 1.326.86 1,318.38 1,313.49

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1,873.15 1,811.19 1,811.19 1,815.64 1,816.72 1,887.49 1,914.65 1,826.17 1,824.44 1,812.78 1,806.05

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//// HOMES FOR SALE/LET L6 £115,000 Gloucester Place Modern two bedroom apartment Available with NO CHAIN! Stylish Kitchen, Bathroom, Convenient location for Hospitals and Universities, UPVC double glazing and electric heating, Allocated and Visitor parking bays. Highly recommended! Venmore 0151 236 4400

L7 £99,950 Garthowen Road 3 Bed Semi, Cul-de-sac position, Double Glazed Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Dining Room, Garden to Rear Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

L8 £94,950 Princes Court Sixth Floor Apartment, Two Double Bedrooms, Private Terrace, Private Parking and Garage, Communal Gardens, No Chain Venmore 0151 236 4400

L13 £550pcm Gidlow Road 3 Bed Mid Terrace, Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom

£450pcm Oceanic Road 2 Bed Mid Terrace, Double Glazed, Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

£780pcm Gambier Terrace Superior 2 double bedroom, unfurnished flat. Available immediately Brian Ellis 0151 236 5550

L15 £124,950 Alderson Road 3 Bed Mid Terrace, Double Glazed, Two Reception Rooms, Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

L18 £449,995.00 ono Mather Avenue Large 4 bed detached, Front lounge, Rear lounge, open plan dining room kitchen, downstairs cloakroom separate w. c. 3 double bedrooms 1 large single. Separate bathroom and toilet. Large double length garage parking for several cars. Fully enclosed garden with raised decking area. Contact Dave: 07901 556 850

L26 £245,000 Wood Road No Chain, UPVC Double Glazed, 3 Reception Rooms, New Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Gardens Front Side & Rear Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114 £550pcm Alison Place 3 Bed Semi, Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom

£139.950 Yelverton Close Offers Considered, Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Dining Kitchen, Front & Rear Gardens

£750pcm Waterloo Warehouse We are pleased to offer this superb fully furnished 2 bedroom duplex apartment in sought after location, close to Albert Dock and Liverpool One. The apartment is modern throughout with a lounge, dining room, the kitchen has integrated appliances. The master bedroom has ensuite bathroom. There is a private balcony with a view of the River Mersey. There is private secure parking and intercom system. No DSS. Deposit, References and Guarantor Required Amazon Management Services Ltd 0151 351 9329 £750pcm Argyle Court Large 2 bedroom city centre apartment. Furnished to a modern and high standard. Property benefits from an open plan kitchen and living area. An en-suite to the master bedroom and a further large bathroom. Situated in a popular development which benefits from 24 hour security and a secure underground parking space. Contact for viewings: Marshallets 0151 427 1986 £700pcm Argyle Court Modern two bedroom apartment, 2 Bathrooms, Fully fitted kitchen with modern appliances. Alarm, Video entry system, secure Underground parking. Fully Furnished. Views of the Albert dock. Apartment is located in the heart of Liverpool one shopping area.

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114 Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114 £550pcm Gorton Road 3 Bed Semi, Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating, Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom, Garden Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114 £495pcm Runic Road 2 Bed End Terrace, Double Glazed, Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Shower Room

Contact for viewings: Marshallets 0151 427 1986

Amazon Management Services Ltd 0151 351 9329 £475pcm Renshaw Street We are offering this first floor, 2 bedroom property in a location close to Liverpool’s many shops, bars, restaurants and within walking distance of University sites. The flat offers a lounge, 2 double sized bedrooms, bathroom with separate shower cubicle and modern kitchen with oven & hob, GCH, DG, laminate flooring throughout, blinds on windows and secure intercom entrance. Deposit, References and Guarantor Required Amazon Management Services Ltd 0151 351 9329

L3 £1600pcm Alexandra Tower Luxury 3 bed duplex penthouse, 25th floor of Alexandra Tower, Spectacular river views, Furnished to a high standard throughout, Open plan living area, Separate fitted kitchen, Bathroom & Ensuite, Large roof terrace, Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £1000pcm South Ferry Quay Luxury 4 bedroom penthouse apartment , fully furnished to a very high standard large balcony overlooking mariner from one side & views over River Mersey from other side, secure underground parking. Contact Ian: 07776136043

L33 £69,999 Ferrier Road 2 Bed End Town, UPVC Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Front & Rear Garden off Road Parking

£550pcm Jam Works, Fleet Street We are offering this popular 2 bedroom apartment, close to concert square. This apartment boasts a modern kitchen with integrated appliances, lounge with balcony, high specification bathroom with shower, laminate flooring and carpets in bedrooms. There is a secure intercom entrance and passenger lift. No DSS. Deposit, References and Guarantor Required

£650pcm Chandlers Wharf A stunning two bed / two bathroom fully furnished luxury city apartment, with balcony, located at the prestigious Chandlers Wharf development. Ideally locate close to Liverpool One and Docklands

£950pcm Malmaison Apartments Exceptional and spectacular waterfront apartment, views of the River Mersey. Located above the Malmaison Hotel, fully furnished andbenefits from: Two double bedrooms, two luxury bathrooms balcony

Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

ELAINE CUNNINGHAM HOME STORE

ELAINE CUNNINGHAM HOME STORE 22 CHAPEL STREET, LIVERPOOL, L3 9AG 0151 236 9280 ELAINE CUNNINGHAM INTERIORS 390-392 AIGBURTH ROAD, AIGBURTH, LIVERPOOL, L19 3QD 0151 494 1555 WWW.ELAINECUNNINGHAMINTERIORS.COM

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//// HOMES TO LET £850pcm Waterloo Warehouse Luxury 2 bedroom duplex apartment on Waterloo Quay, Grade II listed building, Furnished to a high standard throughout, Views across the docks, Fitted kitchen, Double bedrooms, 2 x Secure allocated parking spaces, Viewing recommended

£575pcm The Anchorage 1 bedroom apartment, Popular location on the Marina, Close to City Centre, fully furnished, fitted kitchen, private parking Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038

Clement-Evans Properties 0151 727 1515

Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £850pcm Malmaison Apartments An exceptional and spectacular waterfront apartment, boasting unrivalled views of the River Mersey. Located above the Malmaison Hotel the property is fully furnished andbenefits from: Two double bedrooms, two luxury bathrooms

L4 £460pcm Harrow Road Recently refurbished 2 bedroom terraced house available in popular location on Harrow Road, close to Stanley Park. The property benefits from DG and a newly installed central heating system, new kitchen with white goods, living room, dining room, 2 double beds.

Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

Pantheon Property Services 0151 735 1001

£725pcm Alexandra Tower Luxury 2 bedroom apartment in Alexandra Tower, Located on the banks of the River Mersey, Furnished to a high standard throughout, Floor to ceiling windows with views of the River & Docks, 2 double bedrooms, Hi-spec fitted kitchen, Concierge service

£595 View 146 An outstanding two bedroom fully furnished ground floor apartment, close to City Centre. Free access to on-site Gymnasium. Timber decked external area, on-site concierge Secure parking

Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £675pcm Adler Way Luxury two bedroom, two bathrooms apartment with balcony , fully furnished to the very highest specification.. The property is located on the much sought after City Quay development in the Docklands district. Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090 £625pcm Ellerman Road 2 Bedroom 3rd floor apartment located in a sought after area City Quay Riverside Drive. Open plan lounge/kitchen, includes white goods. GCH, allocated parking, secure gated access. Castle Estates 0151 733 1619 £625pcm City Quay Luxury ground floor fully furnished two bedrooms/two bathrooms apartment, appointed to a high specification throughout. The property is located at the much sought after City Quay development in the Docklands. Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

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L6 £575pcm Gloucester Place Two double bedrooms fully furnished ground floor apartment located in a gated development on the edge of the city centre. Ideally located close to Royal Liverpool Hospital. Secure parking Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090 £390pcm Millvale Street Newly decorated 2 Bedroom Terraced House Located Just Off Sheil Road. Comprises of 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Lounge and Good Size Kitchen. Benefits From GCH, Laminate Flooring, Vertical Blinds Throughout, Small Yard. Ideal Location Close to Local Amenities, on a Main Bus Route into the City Centre.

£550pcm Corsewall Street Larger than average three bedroom end of terrace property located in the Edge Hill district of Liverpool within close proximity of Liverpool city centre. Available furnished or unfunished. Security alarm, blind, rear courtyard Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090 From £46pppw Fairfield Lovely 3 bed flat (ideal for mature profs/students to share). F/F, Lounge, Kitchen, 3 double Bedrooms, Bathroom & Balcony. City centre few minutes by car & close to all local amenities. 3 sharing (£46 p.p.w), 2 sharing (£69 p.p.p.w) Contact: 07808 205916

L8 £595pcm Glade Park Court Well presented ground floor 2 bedroom apartment, located in a desirable area of Aigburth. Recently refurbished and briefly compromises of entrance hall/separate kitchen/lounge/two good sized double bedrooms/family bathroom and en suite to master. It benefits from secure intercom access/ private patio area/allocated off road parking/ view of Princes park, white goods in the kitchen. Castle Estates 0151 733 1619 £450pcm Princes Road A large, one bedroom apartment available within a converted mansion house on Princes Road, within walking distance of Liverpool City Centre. The apartment has a modern decor and the kitchen comes complete with all white goods included. Pantheon Property Services 0151 735 1001

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£495pcm Denise Road We are pleased to offer this 2 bedroom semi detached house in Fazakerley, close to local shops, transport links to Liverpool, Kirkby and access to motorway links. There is a lounge & dining room, patio doors leading to garden, kitchen with oven & hob and bathroom with shower, The property comes with off road parking, DG, GCH. No DSS. Deposit, References, Guarantor Required Amazon Management Services Ltd 0151 351 9329 £475pcm Jean Walk A three bedroom unfurnished town house located in Fazakerley, close to Aintree Hospital . This property has been fully refurbished including, DG, redecoration, new Laminate flooring and new carpets Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

L12 £800pcm Burghill Rd 4 bedroom, unfurnished, detached house, garage, garden. Available immediately Brian Ellis 0151 236 5550

L13 £650pcm Archbrook Mews This 3 storey, 3 bedroom property is ideal opportunity to rent a home in a prominent location of the Old Swan. The ground floor comprises of a fully integrated kitchen with patio doors leading to courtyard. There is a downstairs cloakroom, garage and off road parking. On the 1st floor there is a lounge with patio windows and 2 double bedrooms. Top floor is the main bathroom with shower and the 3rd bedroom. The property has DG, GCH throughout. No DSS.

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L15 £1,100pcm Hunters Lane Five Bedroom house surrounded by Schools and Parks. En-suite and 3 further bathrooms. Beautifully furnished kitchen with modern units and appliances. Two large reception rooms with original Parquet flooring. Gas central heating, Partial double glazing and off road Parking. Contact for viewings: Marshallets 0151 427 1986 £195pcm per person Picton Road We are offering 3 individual rooms in this 3 bedroom flat at £195 pcm for each room. Each room has a bed, bedside cabinet and wardrobe. There is a shared kitchen, lounge and bathroom. The property is close to local shops and transport links to Liverpool City Centre & Universities. A minimum of 2 persons is required. Deposit, References and Guarantor Required Amazon Management Services Ltd 0151 351 9329

L17 £1600pcm Ashbury Brook Set in the heart of Sefton Park - three bedroom apartment at The Glen, Ashbury Brook. Offers a large open plan living and kitchen area and a dining area set within the turret, with its own private terrace. The apartment also benefits from a separate spacious utility room with separate washing/dryer machine. The apartment size is 1600 sq ft. Castle Estates 0151 733 1619 £650pcm Lugard Road We are pleased to offer this well presented, good sized three bedroom terraced house. The property briefly comprises of three bedrooms, family bathroom, two reception rooms and large kitchen / dining area which includes white goods. Benefits from recent redecoration to a high standard, new electric shower and small garden to rear. This property is the ideal family home located close to all local amenities including schools and Sefton Park. Excellent transport links to Runcorn / Widnes, Liverpool City Centre and motorways.

£440pcm Linnet Lane One bed unfurn flat with GCH, Carpeted throughout. White goods included Clement-Evans Properties 0151 727 1515

L18 £795pcm Sepia, Calderstones Road Luxury 2 bedroom apartment in the much sought after area of Calderstones Road. In brief this property comprises of 2 bedrooms with en-suite to master, guest shower room, kitchen/diner and lounge and comes unfurnished including all white goods in the kitchen. Benefits from own patio with use of communal garden, garage and parking space. Property is in great location and would be suitable for professional couple. Viewings highly recomended. Castle Estates 0151 733 1619

From £675pcm Ashbury Gables We are pleased to offer a selection of spacious two bedroom apartments located in a residential area of Cressington. It briefly comprises of two double bedrooms, good size bathroom Inc bath, shower,separate kitchen. It includes integrated appliances/ carpets and blinds. It benefits from landscaped gardens and off road parking and secure gated entrance. Excellent location close to local transport links and schools. Castle Estates 0151 733 1619 £375pcm Woolton Rd One bed flat elec central heating. Carpeted throughout Clement-Evans Properties 0151 727 1515

L24 £425pcm Hunts Cross A purpose built first floor luxury apartment located on the prestigious Bellway Homes development at Hunts Cross. Double glazing, Central Heating and secure parking Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

L26 £550pcm Litchfield Road 3 Bedroom. Unfurnished, off road parking. The property is double glazed and has gas central heating it is also alarmed. The house has a garden and it is suitably located for the motorways

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£650pcm Garth Drive We are pleased to offer this newly decorated self contained flat in Allerton. This property in brief comprises of 2 double bedrooms, large lounge / dining area, fitted kitchen with white goods and bathroom with bath and shower. The property benefits from private patio to rear, GCH and blinds throughout.

£450pcm Orlando Street We are pleased to offer this 2 bedroom property in sought after location, close to all amenities and transport links. The property consists of modern kitchen with oven & hob, GCH, DG, Laminate Flooring Bathroom with shower and blinds on windows. Deposit, References and Guarantor Required

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L19 £695pcm Ashbury Mews Luxury 2 bedroom cottage. The property briefly compromises of two double bedrooms,en suite to master, separate kitchen and lounge. It benefits from a fully fitted modern kitchen with integrated appliances. Central Heating. Sky TV and off road parking. Castle Estates 0151 733 1619 £695pcm Ashbury Gables We are pleased to offer this spacious two bedroom duplex apartment located in a residential area of Cressington. It briefly comprises of two double bedrooms, good size bathroom Inc bath,shower,separate kitchen and top floor lounge. It includes integrated appliances/ carpets and blinds. It benefits from landscaped gardens and off road parking and secure gated entrance.

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£375pcm Gray Street 2 Bedroom unfurnished terraced with gas central heating. The house has a through lounge and 2 double bedrooms, it has recently had a new fitted kitchen and bathroom. Gas central heating, is fully carpeted and is double glazed. Castle Estates 0151 733 1619 £450pcm Boswell Street A larger than average three bedroom family terrace house located in Bootle. This property benefits from Double glazing, security alarm and rear courtyard.The property is well located for road and rail links into nearby Liverpool city centre. Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

L36 £795pcm Roby A large executive three bedroom detached fully furnished bungalow with extensive gardens to the front and rear of the property. A stylish home with many impressive features throughout Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

PR8 £975pcm Grosvenor Road This exceptionally large 4 bedroom flat is being offered in a Grade 1 listed building in sought after area of Birkdale, close to golf course. The property boasts a good sized lounge with patio doors leading to garden, large kitchen/dining area. The master bedroom has ensuite, there are a further 3 double bedrooms and a main family bathroom, double glazing, gas central heating. An exceptional hallway completes this property. No DSS. Deposit, References and Guarantor Required Amazon Management Services Ltd 0151 351 9329

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As Janey York, the hotel manager in ITV’s hit sitcom, Benidorm, actress Crissy Rock’s ready smile and razor sharp retorts has won her a legion of fans. Born and bred in Toxteth she tells Your Move about how she got her big break in the Costa Del Sol sun.

wrote lots and lots of poems too. There was a time I washed a pound note in my husband’s trousers, and ironed it to make it straight again. That’s the last time I’ll launder money, I wrote.

What do you remember about growing up in Liverpool? I grew up in a tenement in Parliament Street, with my nan and granddad, mum, dad and four brothers. We were poor, but if everyone else is the same, you don’t know you’re poor, do you? At school the teachers said I was thick. When I went in that was. A lot of times I stayed at home looking after my mum, who was bad with her nerves, but lovely with it, and my little brothers. There were things that happened that weren’t nice, but there were lots of good times too. When you’re playing out as a kid, everything else goes out of your head. Walking up Parliament Street was a real experience in those days – all the different smells. It felt alive. How did the book come about? Nobody knew I’d written one. I learned to read and write at adult education classes when I was 25 or 26, and we wrote about our lives to improve our writing. I would write then shove it in the draw. I filled two drawers then four. I wrote to make sense of my life. There was no beginning, middle or end. I 40 Your Move

How did you become a stand up comic? I have a lot of nervous energy. I would say something and people would say, you should be on stage. I’d say, ‘me? I’m about as funny as piles.’ I entered a few competitions and won them but although I’d been in some films and TV, I never did anything like that other than for charity nights. About seven years ago I had just had some operations for cancer and afterwards I just decided to start life again. So I went to Spain and started being a comedian. How did Benidorm come about? I was working every night at hotel El Presidente and Captain Morgan’s Tavern in Benidorm. One night two men and a woman came in and said they were writing a TV series and were looking for someone to play the person who runs the hotel. One of the men was Darren Litten, the series’ writer. Morgan’s Tavern is actually Neptune’s Bar in the show and for the first few episodes I would film at Morgan’s during the day and be back there at 6.30pm to do my own show. What do you think of your character, Janey York? I love her. With Janey, what

you see is what you get. I can imagine her when she was young, going round thinking life was going to change, but she’s still stuck there. I’m nothing like her. I’m happier! Are sun, sand and free cocktails your idea of relaxing? No, I don’t drink! I love New York and Prague because I love buildings and history. I don’t like sun or sand, probably because I had it for seven years. I couldn’t wait to get indoors everyday after filming. I was like Miss Haversham, skin as white as a sheet. Everyone slates Benidorm, but it’s brilliant. It’s like Blackpool in the sun or even Vegas. It’s like being back in the old days when there were social clubs. Where do you go out when you come to Liverpool? I hardly go out. But I go to Mecca Bingo on East Prescot Road one Sunday every month with my friend Margie. The bingo caller, Steve, is an old friend of mine and we do a lot of charity work together, like raising money for cancer. I see people there I grew up with. I’m not Crissy Rock to them. They say, ‘have you had any luck,’ and I say ‘no’.

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autobiography, This Heart Within Me Burns: From Bedlam to Benidorm (John Blake, £14.99), at Waterstones on Bold Street on April 2, 2-4pm.

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DOB 23 September, 1958, Liverpool.

––– EDUCATION Paddington Comprehensive, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool.

––– CAREER Spotted by The Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson who recommended her for a part in Ken Loach’s 1994 film Ladybird, Ladybird, as abused wife Maggie. Later starred in Brookside, Clocking Off and from 2007, Benidorm.

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I have recently moved into a new home and there is lots of work that needs doing. After the expense of moving and saving for my deposit I now have a very limited budget, and most of the work I will have to do gradually. In the meantime I have decided to smarten up the rooms with a lick of paint here and there. The kitchen is causing me problems, the units and tiles are modern and practical but they look so boring! A friend has suggested that I could paint the tiles; do you have any other suggestions?

We are currently renovating a house; everything from the skirting boards, floor boards and ceilings has been stripped bare. We have now completed all of the major building tasks and are now looking at putting the interiors back together so the space starts to resemble a home of some sort. Our first task is to look at deciding what kind of architectural features we want. We would like to use very contemporary/unusual features, to give the rooms a unique character. When we have tried to find contemporary plaster mouldings or skirting boards most companies just show us plain or smooth mouldings. Are there any companies that sell more unusual contemporary mouldings?

Tile Tattoos? The lighting and homeware supplier Mibo sells them, and at ÂŁ12.50 for a pack of ten they are unlikely to break the bank. They could instantly transform your kitchen in a matter of minutes. They are really easy to apply, you can create your own patterns and the great thing about them, is when you tire of the design you can easily peel them off. The Shanklin blue design would bring splash of colour to your kitchen as well as a retro vibe that has to be better than boring! www.mibo.co.uk

Painting novice Over the Easter break I am planning on painting the spare room. I have just finished decorating my room and I am planning on using the accessories that once were in my room in the spare room. I want the spare room to look different though! This is where I need your help. In the past I have always had a problem choosing paint colours, I get so frustrated and lack so much confidence that I resort to picking an off white or cream. I am determined not to make the same mistake. The accessories I would like to use in the room are traditional. I have an oriental rug which is very faded, but I love the colours in this which I would class as, soft purple, pink, grey and terracotta. Could you help me by suggesting a paint colour I could use?

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Out on April 29, the day Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot, it will provide a unique celebration of your own historic date.

If your wedding takes place on or before April 17 and you would like the chance to take part simply email us at post@movepublishing.co.uk, marking it ‘wedding’.

Sample the Med’s cuisine, culture and warm welcome when A Taste of Spain returns to Williamson Square. At the event regions from all over the country will showcase the best of gastronomy, music, dance, sporting activities and tourism. Music lovers will enjoy Andalucía’s live flamenco band ‘La Tribu del Compás, while thrill seekers can try out Lanzarotestyle surfing and sand kite surfing on a simulator. No Spanish festival would be complete without paella and Valencia has stepped up to the plate with a pan-full big enough to feed 1000, with other regions providing wine to wash it down. It runs between 9-10 April.

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If you happen to be on a diet, look away now. London-based continental cake and pastry specialist, Patisserie Valerie, has opened a branch in Liverpool’s Metquarter. Specialising in exquisite continental patisserie, the shop will also offer breakfasts, lunch and catering services. Patisserie Valerie was originally conceived in Frith Street, Soho, in 1926 by Madam Valerie, who came to London from Belgium on a mission to introduce fine continental patisserie to the English. There are now more than 30 outlets. 46 Your Move

Get ahead in the Style Stakes The Grand National opens at Aintree on April 7 and as ever it’s not just the jockeys competing for the winner’s rosette. Friday, April 8 is Ladies’ Day, traditionally the day when fillies from all over the city flock to the historic course to show off their

fabulous racing colours. Front runners are invited to strut their stuff on the catwalk at the Matalan Style Contest, which is staged in the Red Rum Garden. Competitors have the chance to scoop £5,000 in cash and a holiday for two in St Lucia. Visit www.aintree.co.uk to register early.

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Mickey Mouse and a band of friends including Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy will be performing in a music mash-up of mega proportions at Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival concert-goers will hear greatest hits from Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story remixed to rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, jazz and country styles.

Tickets cost from £10 and are available from the box office on 0151 709 4776.

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Learn more about the endangered species that customs officers protect in this free drop-in workshop, where you can make your own animal sculpture using modeling clay. Free drop-in event.

The Moscow state circus brings its latest and most spectacular show, Babushkin Sekret, to the UK. It boasts death defying acrobatics, juggling, dance, high trapeze acts, traditional Russian music and clowns Valik and Valerik. Tickets cost from £7 and are available from Ticketmaster on 0845 856 5555.

Based around the spectacular career of one of the greatest entertainers the world has ever seen, Thriller Live is a spectacular two hour concert that brings to life the sensational dancing and sound of Michael and the Jackson 5. Tickets cost from £14 and are available from the box office on 0151 702 7328. Your Move 47

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BEYOND THE PALE Sunbaked stone fading into the palest sand are the shades providing an exotic element in men’s trends this spring.

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1. Blazer, £70, shirt, £22, tie, £7, all from Burton. 2. Trilby, £15, John Lewis. 3. Scarf, £45, Reiss at John Lewis. 4. Trousers, £45, Fat Face at John Lewis. 5. Chinos, £55, Ben Sherman. 6. Mac, £120, Topman. 7. Shirt, £50, Topman. 8. Shoes, £149, Reiss.

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TABLE TALK EVERYMAN BISTRO & BAR 5-9 HOPE STREET, LIVERPOOL L1 9BH

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DINA KARIM HAS LUNCH WITH.... Bill Elms, Bill Elms Associates

he Everyman Bistro is before 2008, and be taken to close its doors for the seriously but because culture last time and was very much in people’s demolished in July, minds after 08 it seemed the owing to the refurbishment perfect time - I would say I about to be undertaken at the started my company as a result theatre upstairs. It seemed of the Capital of Culture.” fitting to meet with theatre The business has grown from expert and marketing guru, Bill strength to strength over the Elms, at the bar that has been past few years, establishing itself there from his first outings when firmly as an arts marketing and he started working at the PR service. With the success of Liverpool Empire to today with his most recent project his company offices next door. Tutankhamun: His Tomb and Bill Elms Associates is one of His Treasures exhibition at the the foremost marketing and PR Museum of Museums in companies for live Manchester (over 150,000 people entertainment and ticketed visited), Bill has successfully events in Liverpool; however, his expanded into the regional roots are humble starting as an market. “The company is usher at the Liverpool Empire changing slightly with the type Theatre when he was 18. He of clients we’re getting, worked his way up the because we’ve made a ranks, managing the “I would say really nice transition box office then leaving into festivals and I started my for Manchester to exhibitions which work at the Palace works really well.” company as Theatre and Opera Over my a result of the House. Eventually delicious Aberdeen Capital of the Liverpool Empire Angus beef tempted him back to meatball ragout and Culture” Liverpool, where he set Greek feta salad, and up the marketing Bill’s all day breakfast department for the theatre. After frittata and tomato salad, we a decade of working at the note the constant good food of theatre he went solo, setting up the Bistro and lament its his own business, Bill Elms departure. “I’m here all the Associates. time,” Bill comments, digging Over a freshly-made lunch, he into the frittata with gusto. “I commented: “I don’t think I love the food, there’s nowhere could have set my company up like it in Liverpool. When I

started coming here, it was and it was phenomenal so a incredibly arty. This was the festival seemed appropriate.” place to be seen, i-D magazine Bill Elms Associates has also used to come down and taken on the marketing and PR photograph people it was so contract for St Helens Theatre exciting coming here. The Royal. With the expansion into food is always fantastic and it’s regional PR and marketing, a great crowd that come in what is the future for Bill and here.” his company? “I don’t Although there will want to move out of the not be an Everyman arts, I think the “I love the Bistro as we know reason we’re food, there’s it after July, the successful is because next year for Bill we specialise. When nowhere like it promises to be a a big event is coming in Liverpool.” very busy one. to the city I want to Physical Fest, be the first person they Liverpool Pride, choose to work on a Brazilica, the relaunch of project. At the moment the Judy and Liza, Polar, St Helens majority of larger tours, for Theatre Royal and so much example Les Miserables, the more. marketing all tends to be done “Liverpool has always been on by London companies which are the map in the UK as a festival not always the best for the city. The international physical regions. I would like to see my theatre festival, Physical Fest, is business in the next few years going to be a great addition to taking on the big tours as well as the Liverpool festival scene. doing the big regional events.” Liverpool Pride is going to be Tucking into the last of the bigger and better than last year’s home baked celery seed bread and we’re going to attract a lot we finish up our delightful more people and make sure it’s spread promising to catch up at on the gay calendar. the numerous festivals this year. “I’m really excited about the brand new festival Brazilica in July, which is an international samba carnival. It was the Liverpool samba parade, which Bill Elms Associates, 1st Floor, 15 didn’t end up anywhere, an Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ incredible amount of work went into these costumes and floats Your Move 53

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9 1. A few of the 6,300 runners taking part. 2. At the beginning of the race running past the Anglican Cathedral. 3. 1485: Drew Matheson, 4708: James Hack. 4. 3099; Viviana Alvarez, 3101: Albert Garcia. 5. Watching the race from Princes Road. 6. 6837: Helen Devonport, 4942: Richard Mortimer, 4948: Julie Ranson halfway through the marathon at Sefton Park. 7. Tom Browell proudly finishing the race. 8. (R-L) 5090: David Nolan, 2088: Andrea Holmes, 6885: Enrique Dargallo, 1150: Gareth Redston, 25: Neil McFadden. 9. 176: Darren Barwick, 2873: Alexander Stockbridge. 10. Ladies enjoying the marathon.

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