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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM // ISSUE 290

10 JUNE – 23 JUNE 2011

LIVERPOOL’S GUIDE TO PROPERTY & CULTURE

HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Auction hotspots

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Speakman Gardens – Prescot, Merseyside L34 5NQ 2 bedroom apartments from only £79,475* (easystart price) full price £93,500 3 & 4 bedroom homes from only £125,758* (easystart price) full price £147,950 For further information, visit our Sales Information Centre, Show Apartment and Showhomes open daily 11am – 5.30pm, or contact us now!

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Contents

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Hello...

With the announcement from Halifax that most people think the next generation will be labelled ‘Generation Rent’, Your Move asks four top Liverpool auctioneers where the auction hotspots to invest in are right now. Just as the highly anticipated Evita is about to visit the Empire, we talk to lead actor Earl Carpenter - a threefold talent in our city right now as he also prepares to star in Three Phantoms and We Will Rock You this summer as well. For all the latest news sign up to our free digital fortnightly magazine by emailing post@movepublishing.co.uk

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Facebook.com/movepublishing Twitter.com/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, Emma Pinch and Matthew Jones.

Email post@movepublishing.co.uk Telephone 0151 709 3871 Fax 0151 707 1678 Credits Your Move: Tilly Hamilton – Interiors.

McCoy Wynne Photography – Streetlife.

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

40 Talent in the City West End Star - Earl Carpenter interview 06 Four Best Buys The hottest properties on the market 22 Four Best Lets The best of the letting market Cover Story 24 Hot Topic Auction hotspots 29 Bit of a Do Tennis in Chavasse Park 30 Hot and Happening All the latest property news 33 Hot off the Press King Sturge merge with Jones Lang LaSalle 35 Movers Living in Ellergreen

43 Ask the Expert Innovative ideas Cover Story 45 Interiors Beside the Sea 48 Hot in the City Chester Rocks Cover Story 49 Hot Ticket Your guide to the end of June 50 Women’s fashion Sandal Sizzlers 51 Men’s fashion Toe the line

37 Have Your Say What is the future of the high street?

53 Table Talk Helen Kaufman, of Elaine Cunningham Interiors, at Que Pasa restaurant

39 Bit of a Do Venmore Auction

62 Streetlife Liverpool Art Prize

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Four best buys WHAT’S ON THE MARKET?

BRAUNTON ROAD, AIGBURTH, LIVERPOOL L17

JOHN ARROWSMITH director at Liverpool Residential VIEW NOW 0151 322 2003

How much? £209,950 Number of bedrooms Three Close to Aigburth Road and local amenities Benefits from Gas central heating system, part double glazing and an internal inspection is highly recommended Best feature Original fires, sash windows and high ceilings Agent’s view “A well presented terraced property situated in a prime location in L17 off Aigburth Road. The property has been modernised but still contains original features.

Accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall, front lounge, rear lounge (dining room), morning room through to modern fitted kitchen with integrated hob and oven. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom suite with separate shower cubicle. Outside there is a garden area to front and to the rear there is a court yard.”

COACHMAN’S DRIVE, LIVERPOOL L12

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

How much? £245,000 Number of bedrooms Four Close to Amenities and schools Benefits from Two reception rooms and dining kitchen Best feature Well presented throughout Agent’s view “We are pleased to offer for sale this well presented spacious four bedroom detached house.

The property benefits from double glazing, gas central heating. It offers two reception rooms, dining kitchen, family bathroom, en-suite, gardens and garage. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate what this property has to offer.”

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

CHILDWALL PARK AVENUE, LIVERPOOL L16

SUE BULLEN sales negotiator at sales manager VIEW NOW 0151 734 0666

How much? £650,000 Number of bedrooms Four Close to Local shopping facilities can be found in the immediate area also close to Allerton Road and Woolton Village Benefits from The property has been extended, improved and modernised. Benefits from integrated lighting and audio system to living accommodation Best feature An impressive swimming pool complex Agent’s view “A stunning detached residence offering spacious and beautiful accommodation including an impressive open plan kitchen, sitting and dining area. As well a swimming pool complex and established gardens. The area surrounding the property is highly sought after and is renound for its excellent schooling and comprehensive range of amenities.”

FALKNER SQUARE, LIVERPOOL L8

ANDREW SCHOFIELD assistant sales manager and residential valuer at City Residential VIEW NOW 0151 231 6100

How much? £275,000 Number of bedrooms Three Close to Located in the Georgian Quarter opposite the peaceful and relaxing Falkner Square Gardens Benefits from Original sash windows, large living space and three bedrooms Best feature Its size Agent’s view “Rarely does a Georgian Quarter property of this size and quality come to the market.

Situated on the top floor of a converted period building opposite Falkner Square Gardens, this duplex apartment offers space in abundance whilst retaining many of the original features such as the sash windows which give it a sense of character and history.”

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HUDSON GARDENS

Second floor apartment situated in the popular East Village development in the Ropewalks.

Briefly comprising open plan living area, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms and bathroom. Property benefits from a Juliet balcony overlooking Duke St and has a secure underground parking space.

£139,950

We are delighted to announce that King Sturge have merged with one of the world’s largest property consultants Jones Lang LaSalle. This merger will give us the opportunity to deliver even more services to our clients both regionally and internationally.

Martyn Green Director - Jones Lang LaSalle

Best Buys

SHAWS ALLEY

DUKE STREET

Situated in the Baltic Triangle. This townhouse style apartment offers easy access to the Waterfront and City. Comprising open plan living.

Lounge and dining area with private front door, separate integrated kitchen, with access to the courtyard of the Development. Stairs leading up to two bedrooms and fully tiled bathroom. £149,950

Well presented apartment. This fourth floor apartment comprises two bedrooms, open plan living, dining and kitchen area together with a fully tiled bathroom. The living area provides views towards the docks and the river and benefits from a balcony. The property has a secure storage unit within the basement. £135,000

With acres of culture and shopping, 24 hour leisure facilities and views of the River Mersey that will take your breath away, One Park West is the jewel in the crown of Liverpool’s residential offering.

A wide range of luxury apartments are available with panoramic views of the city. One Park West is also home to a 24 hour gym, cycle shop, Italian restaurant and cafe

Spotlight DEAL OF THE MONTH

For the month of May Grosvenor have selected this 3rd floor show apartment, to be offered at an amazing £163,650 Originally on the market of £181,500 with a saving of £18,850 you can secure this amazing property, which benefits from 24 HOUR CONCIERGE, has two double bedrooms, master bathroom with EN-SUITE to main bedroom and views over The Albert Dock and River Mersey. The property also comes with its own terrace.

Be the one who secures this FANTASTIC DEAL, by calling us today to arrange a viewing. Please quote DEAL OF THE MONTH when booking to avoid disappointment.

ONE PARK WEST

£163,350

Studio Show apartment, based in Liverpool One's One Park West briefly comprising of open plan sleeping, living, dining and kitchen area, with separate bathroom.

Benefiting from views of City Skyline including the world famous Liver Building. As part of Grosvenor's One Park West, it is based in the heart of the City, Liverpool One. Close to all links of transport and local amenities such as restaurants, bars and shops. Secure parking available please ask for details.

Email our sales department on: sales.liverpool@kingsturge.co.uk

For enquiries call Jones Lang LaSalle on

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0151 242 6490

42 Castle Street, Liverpool

KINGS DOCK MILL

SOUTH FERRY QUAY

DALE STREET

ABILITY PENTHOUSES

Brand new second floor apartment.

Centrally located the apartment briefly comprises open plan living area with balcony, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms & bathroom.

The apartment also benefits being furnished to a high standard & comes with secure parking.

Viewing recommended to avoid disappointment FIRST MONTHS RENT HALF PRICE £725pcm

Studio apartment situated in the heart of the business district.

Comprising of open plan lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

The property is offered part furnished and is available end of June.

Three bedroom apartment situated on Liverpool's Marina. Comprising open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, two double bedrooms, master with en-suite, a single room/study and a bathroom. The property is offered furnished and with views to the River Mersey and boat yard. The property also benefits from a Juliet balcony, secure and visitors parking £850pcm and storage.

Two double bedroom apartment in the prestigious Ability Penthouses development. Located above the Hilton the apartment has full access to the hotels gym & leisure facilities.

Completed to a high specification the apartment is also offered furnished with views towards the city & the docks. Immediately available.

£950pcm

£450pcm

Spotlight ONE PARK WEST Two bedroom,10th floor apartment in the jewel in the crown of Liverpool One. Commanding uninterrupted views of the City, River and Chavasse Park the apartment comprises open plan living, kitchen and dining area, two bedrooms (master with en-suite) and separate bathroom. The apartment is offered fully furnished to a high standard.

£900pcm

ONE PARK WEST Two DOUBLE bedroom 12th floor apartment centrally located in Liverpool One. Comprising open-plan living, kitchen and dining area, two bedrooms (master with en-suite), and separate bathroom. The apartment is furnished to a high standard and parking can be added for an additional cost. Available

£850pcm

Email our rentals department on: Lettings.liverpool@kingsturge.co.uk

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Sales 0151 330 5333

Muskers Building 1 Stanley Street L1 6AA Minster Court, City Centre

St Annes Court, City Centre

• Beautifully unique property • 1 double bedroom • Period bay windows • Large lounge/kitchen

EW N

• 1 Bedroom apartment • Extra room used as study/dressing room • Open plan kitchen/lounge • Original features

White Court, City Centre EW N

• 2 bedroom apartment • Ground floor • Parking • Ideal for FTB's and investors

Island Road, Garston

EW N

EW N

EW E N RIC P

• Large 1 bedroom • Ground floor apartment • Allocated parking • Reduced by 10k

Henry Street, Ropewalks

• 2 bedroom apartment • Open plan kitchen/ lounge • Popular residential location • No chain

£69,999

£79,950

£89,950

£100,000

£102,500

Pall Mall, City Centre

The Reach, City Centre

Royal Quay, Docklands

Island Road, Garston

Beetham Tower, City Centre EW E N RIC P

• 2 double Bedrooms • Secure Entry System • Allocated Parking

EW

• 2 bedroom apartment • Timber decked balcony • Close to local amenities and University • Secure allocated parking

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EW E N RIC P

EW

EW

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• 2 bedroom apartment • City Centre • Balcony • Allocated parking

• Grand period property • 2 bedrooms • Large living area • Call now to book viewing

• 8th Floor Apartment • 2 Double Bedrooms • Master Bedroom With Ensuite • Secure Allocated Parking

£104,950

£109,950

£119,000

£140,000

£147,500

South Ferry Quay, Docklands

Elysian Fields, City Centre

Manhattan Place, City Centre

Parkfield Road, Aigburth

The Colonnades, Docklands

£189,950

• 2 Bed Unfurnished Apartment.

• Close to Sefton Park • Excellent Transport Link • Parking

£219,995

Lettings 0151 330 5321

X Building, City Centre

• 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available • Popular location • Furnished to a good standard • Viewing essential

• 2 double bedrooms • Exposed brick and barrelled ceilings • Separate kitchen and dining room • Secure allocated parking

£189,999

Muskers Building 1 Stanley Street L1 6AA Jugglers Yard, City Centre

EW

• 3 Bedrooms • Duplex Apartment • Allocated Parking

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• Luxury duplex penthouse • 2 double bedrooms • Large terrace • Allocated car space

£189,900

Croxteth Road, Sefton Park

EW E N RIC P

EW

£175,000

• 2 bedroom apartment • Furnished • En-suite to master bedroom • Parking

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EW E N RIC P

• 2 Bedroom duplex penthouse apartment • En-suite to master bed • 2 Large Balconies with River Views • Secure Allocated Parking

Tithebarn Street, City Centre

The Reach, City Centre

• 2 bedroom apartment • Very spacious • Secure door entry system • Viewing is a must!!!

• 2 Bedroom Unfunished apartment • Business District Location • Excellent Transport Link • Viewing Essential

• Modern style 2 bedroom apartment • Fully furnished • Fully fitted kitchen • Secure entry system

£500pcm

From £550pcm

£575pcm

£600pcm

£625pcm

Westminster Chambers, City Centre

Hudson Gardens, City Centre

The Unity, City Centre

Dale Street, City Centre

Elysian Fields, City Centre

£795pcm

• 4 bedroom apartment • Heart of City Centre • Alarm & door entry system • Gas bills included

£1000pcm

andrewlouis.co.uk

EW

• Luxury 2 bedroom apartment • Heart of city centre • En-suite to master bedroom • Secure underground parking

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EW

£750pcm

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• 2 bedroom apartment • Close to all local amenities • Double bedrooms • Allocated parking

EW

EW

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£625pcm

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N • First floor apartment • 2 bedrooms • Original brickwork throughout • Viewing essential

• Luxury penthouse • 3 double bedrooms • 2 secure parking spaces • Exceptional panoramic views across city

£2200pcm

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The Albany

Moss Street

Dukes Terrace

Stella Nova

View 146

Shandon Court

One Bedroom Duplex Terrace Secure Parking

Final two apartments donʼt miss out Brand New Build

Two Double Bedrooms, Secure Parking, 75% Shared Ownership

One And Two Bed Aparts, Unfurn, Onsite Gym, Rooftop Gardens

Two Bed, Unfurnished, Double Bedrooms And Secure Parking

One Bed, Fully Furnished, Central Location

£119,950

From £108,950

£124,950

£375-£425pcm

£475pcm

£475pcm

Falkner Square

The Collegiate

The Reach

Heysmoor Heights

The Reach

Circle 109

Stunning Three Bed. Dressing Room.

Large Duplex

One Bedroom, Decked Terrace, Secure Parking

Two Bedrooms, Amazing Views, Secure Parking Office Hours Concierge

One and Two Beds Fully Furnished Secure Parking

One And Two Beds, Fully Furnished, Spacious Apartments

One Beds Fully Furnished Great Central Location

£275,000

£111,000

£114,500

£500-£525pcm

£500-£625pcm

£525-£550pcm

Manhattan Place

Fowlers Building

One Park West

Jenkinson Warehouse

Sovereign Chambers

Eden Square

Duplex Penthouse Two Bedrooms, En Suite Secure parking

2 bedrooms Top floor Great price

Three bedrooms Stunning Views Two Secure Parking Spaces

One Bed Fully Furnished Business District Location

One Bed Fully Furnished Modern Specification

Two Bed Fully Furnished Secure Parking

£195,000

£74,950

£320,000

£525pcm

£550pcm

£750pcm

White Court

City Quay

The Albany

Beetham Tower

Pall Mall

City Quay

Two Bedrooms, Great Price, 100% Ownership

Two Double Bedrooms Secure Parking River Views

Two Bedrooms Duplex Terrace Secure Parking

Studio Apartment, Tenth Floor, Fully Furnished, Great Views

Two Beds Fully Furnished Modern Specification

Two Bed Fully Furnished Allocated Parking

£102,500

£129,950

£149,950

£475pcm

£600pcm

£600pcm

South Quay

Shaw Street

Falkner Square

Westminster Chambers

Alexandra Tower

The Albany

Two Double Bedrooms New Bathroom and Kitchen River Views, Secure Parking

Two Bedrooms, Large Living Room, Secure Parking 75% or 100% Ownership

Full of Character Two Double Bedrooms Lower Ground Floor

Two Beds Fully Furnished Modern Conversion

Selection of Apartments Stunning Views Fully Furnished

Selection of Apartments Unfurn/Fully furn Parking Available

£225,000

£119,950

£214,950

£600-£650pcm

£535-£800pcm

£550-£900pcm

81/87 Victoria Street, The Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6DG 0151 231 6100 sales@cityresidential.co.uk • lettings@cityresidential.co.uk Your Move 11

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THE COLONNADES

SOUTH QUAY

QUEBEC QUAY

PLAZA BOULEVARD

BEDFORD ST SOUTH

• Stunning 3rd floor apartment • Two spacious bedrooms • Open plan living area • Bespoke fitted kitchen • Two secure car spaces • Walk in dressing room

• Spacious 2nd Floor Apartment • Fitted Kitchen with Integated Appliances • Split Level Lounge/Dining Room • Two King Size Bedrooms

• Second floor apartment • Two double bedrooms • Spacious lounge • Comprehensive fitted kitchen • En-suite shower room • Dressing room

• Third Floor Apartment • Balcony, DG • Three Bedrooms • Allocated Parking • En Suite Shower Room • City Centre Location

• Georgian Apartment • Ground Floor, lounge • Contemporary Kitchen • Modern Bathroom • Double Bedroom, Parking • 50% Shared ownership

£795,000

£249,950

£229,995

£169,950

£57,500

EGERTON STREET

ARMSTRONG QUAY

VICTORIA STREET

X BUILDING

COLIN DRIVE

• Modern Town House • Balcony, Rear Garden • Four Bedrooms • Modern Dining Kitchen • Lounge • En-Suite Shower Room

• Duplex Penthouse Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge • Modern Fitted Kitchen • Dining Room

• Second floor apartment • City Centre Location • Investment Opportunity • Ideal First Home • Open Plan Living Area • Modern Kitchen

• Third Floor Apartment • Business District Location • Secure Undercroft Car Space • Two Double Bedrooms • Open Plan Living Area • Modern Fitted Kitchen

• Modern End Town House • Two Bedrooms • Lounge Kitchen/Diner • Bathroom/Wc • Upvc DG, GCH Close To City Centre

£154,950

£172,500

£99,950

£114,950

£117,500

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TO LET Offices at City Centre, Allerton, West Derby and Walton T: 0151 207 5923 E: lettings@suttonkersh.co.uk

X BUILDING, L3

HATTON GARDEN, L3

ARUNDEL STREET, L4

CHERRY LANE, L4

SNOWDON LANE, L5

• 1 bedroom • Apartment • Furnished • Double Glazing • Central Heating

• 1 bedroom • Apartment • 2nd Floor • Furnished • Electric Heating • Double Glazing

• 3 bedrooms • Terrace • Unfurnished • Central Heating • Yard

• 3 Bedrooms • Cottage • Flexi Furnishings • Central Heating • Double Glazing • Gardens

• 2 Bedrooms • Town House • Unfurnished • Double Glazing • Central Heating • Driveway

£575pcm

£525pcm

£495pcm

£650pcm

£595pcm

AWAITING PHOTOGRAPH

HOMERTON ROAD, L6

ACORN COURT, L8

HARPER ROAD, L9

PRESCOT ROAD, L13

CRANBOURNE ROAD, L15

• 3 Bedrooms • Terrace • Unfurnished • Double Glazing • Central Heating • Yard

• 2 Bedrooms • Apartment • Furnished • Double Glazing • Central Heating • Parking

• 2 Bedrooms • Semi-Detached • Unfurnished • Double Glazing • Central Heating • Yard

• 2 Bedrooms • Apartment • Unfurnished • Central Heating • Double Glazing

• 2 Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Furnished • Double Glazing • Central Heating

£450pcm

£450pcm

£550pcm

£375pcm

£495pcm

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Loc8

Sales & Lettings Lydiate

Maghull

Southport Road

• Unique Executive Detached Family Residence • Situated in this prestigious semi rural location.

• 4200 square foot of accommodation

Grange Park

• Executive Five Bed Detached Dormer Bungalow • Kitchen/Living/Dining Room • Entertaining & Dining Room • First Floor Bedroom with Dressing Room

Aughton

Booths Lane

• Semi-Detached • Porch/Hallway • OFCH/DG/ • Study Area/Cloakroom/Utility • Lounge/Dining Room/ Breakfast Kitchen

Maghull

Empress Close

• Four Bedroom Detached • Dining Room, Front Lounge and Rear Lounge • Kitchen and Utility Room • Bathroom, En Suite and Downstairs WC

Lydiate

Sandy Lane

• Four Bedroom Detached Bungalow • Semi Rural Location • Open Plan Lounge/ Conservatory/Diner/Kitchen • Four Piece Bathroom Suite

£1,100,000

£599,950

£449,950

£375,000

£349,950

Maghull

Melling

Maghull

Aintree

Maghull

Waltho Avenue

• Three Bedroomed Semi Det Dormer Bungalow • Lounge, Dining Room • Conservatory, Fitted Kitchen • Family Bathroom • Double Garage, GCH & D/G

Bedford Avenue

• Three Bedroom Cottage Style Family Home • CH & DG, Vestibule, Hallway • Sitting Room, Dining Room • Lounge, Study • Breakfast Kitchen

Brendale Avenue

• Semi Detached House • Three Bedrooms • Front and Rear Receptions • Dining Kitchen • Bathroom, Downstairs WC • Loft Room

Taunton Drive

• Semi Detached House • Porch/Hallway • Four Bedrooms/En-Suite • Shower Room • Family Bathroom • Two Receptions/Dining Kitchen

The Round Meade

• Detached 'Cotswold' House • Three Bedrooms • Lounge, Modern Kitchen • Extended Dining Room • Bathroom and GF Cloaks • Gardens,Driveway, Garage

£310,000

£279,950

£249,950

£245,000

£235,995

Hale

Ince Blundell

Sefton Village

Scarisbrick

Crosby

Lower Road

• Detached Barn Conversion • Five Bedrooms, Plus Three Bed Detached Bungalow • Leisure Suite with Indoor Pool, Gym and Two Bedrooms • 5 acres of land

Ince Lane

• Detached Family House • Fully Furnished • Four Bedrooms, two En-suite • Three Reception Rooms • Five Acres of Land • High Security Access

Brickwall Lane

• 1640 Built Grade II Listed • Hallway, Cloakroom • Open Plan Dining Area • Breakfast Kitchen with Utility • Principle Lounge • Four Bedrooms

Bescar Brow Lan

• Impressive Barn Conversion • Heating System and D/G • York Stone Flooring • Latch Handle Doors • Belfast Sink in the Kitchen • Hallway, Sitting Room

Queens Road

• Fully Refurbished, Furnished • GCH and D/G Windows.

• Refitted Kitchen, Bathroom and Floorings • Porch, Hallway • Downstairs Cloakroom

POA

£3,000pcm

£1,395pcm

£1,300pcm

£1,000pcm

Lydiate

Lydiate

Melling

City Centre

Waterfront

Coronation Road

• Semi Detached Family House • Four Bedrooms • Two Receptions Rooms • Front and Rear Gardens • Driveway and Garage • Viewing Recommended

£950pcm

Southport Road

• Semi Detached Home • Three Bedrooms • Lounge, Dining Room • Kitchen and Bathroom • Front and Rear Gardens • Driveway

Swinderby Drive

• Detached Family Residence • Three Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Bathroom, Cloakroom • Fully fitted kitchen • Driveway Garage, Gardens

£825pcm

Sales: 0151 526 0021

£700pcm

Abany Building

• Two Bed Duplex Apartment • Liverpool City Centre • Fully Furnished • Available immediately • Open Plan Lounge/Diner and Kitchen

Princes Dock

• Fabulous Two Bed Apartment • 7th floor of this development • 751 sq foot living space • Underground Parking • Amazing Views across the Mersey.

£700pcm

£700pcm

Lettings: 0151 531 1089

108 Liverpool Road South, Maghull. L31 7AG

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

St Johns Road, L36

Southdale Road, L19

Harefield Road, L24

York Road, L9

Bala Road, L4

3 Bedroom Semi GCH, DG 2 Reception Rooms Fitted Kitchen Family Bathroom Gardens to Rear Off Road Parking

Un-Furnished Double Glazed Gas Central Heating Lounge Dining Room Fitted Kitchen

3 Bedroom Mid Town House Double Glazed Gas Central Heating Lounge Fitted Kitchen Gardens Front & Rear

Double Glazed Gas Central Heating Through Lounge Fitted Kitchen Bathroom Rear Yard

Double Glazed Gas Central Heating Through Lounge Fitted Kitchen Bathroom

£800pcm

£600pcm

£500pcm

£115pcw

Ancaster Road, L17

Highfield Road, L13

Richard Kelly Drive, L14

Standale Road, L15

Aldwark Road, L14

Offers Considered Double Glazed Gas Central Heating 2 Reception Rooms Fitted kitchen Family Bathroom

Viewing Highly Recommended 2 Reception Rooms Fitted Kitchen Family Bathroom Large Garden to Rear

Double Glazed Gas Central Heating Lounge Dining Room Fitted Kitchen Family Bathroom Gardens Front & Rear

In Need of Upgrade Lounge Dining Room Fitted Kitchen Bathroom Yard to Rear

3 bedroom Mid Terrace Double Glazed Gas Central Heating Lounge Fitted Kitchen Rear Garden Off Road Parking

£145,950

£145,000

£102,000

£69,950

£64,950

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A Personal Service We offer a professional personal and friendly service, whilst at the same time maintaining a high standard of competence and professionalism.

We assure you that by instructing us to act as your Letting and Management Agent your asset will be in professional and caring hands.

Full Management: - Our inclusive service with 5% commission. (NO VAT) Letting Only Service: - Our “Letting Only Service” £200 (NO VAT) Out of Hours Service: - Contact us when it is convenient for you.

For Sales and residential Lettings Contact:

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PRIORY Property Services INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENTS

Competitive fixed sale fee • Quality of service second to none • Established for 16 years • Commitment to customer care

T: 0151 260 0300 F: 0151 263 0646 E: enquiries@priorypropertyservices.com www.priorypropertyservices.com Utting Avenue, L4

£155,000

Anfield Road, L4

£152,000

Berwyn Road, L4

£145,000

Lynholme Road, L4

£135,000

Pinehurst Road, L4

£129,950

3 bedroom semi detached, CH, DG, open plan extended kitchen, stylish home

6 bedrooms, through lounge, fitted kitchen, DG, CH, courtyard to rear

3 three bedroom extended property, CH, DG, extended kitchen, conservatory

3 bed semi detached, CH, DG, fully fitted kitchen, garage and shed, well stocked garden

3 bedroom semi detached, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, DG, bathroom, garage

Anfield Road, L4

Douglas Road, L4

Stanley Park Ave Sth, L4

Utting Avenue, L4

Wenlock Road, L4

£129,950

£110,000

£99,950

£94,950

£89,950

Unusual 3 bedroom large family home, CH DG, through lounge, large bathroom, rear yard.

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£59,950

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2 bed terraced 2 reception rooms Downstairs bathroom DG Does require updating

£74,950

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£73,950

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Separate shower room, Garden to rear, No Chain

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3 Bedroom Modernised Semi Detached, Modern Kitchen with Appliances, Good Size Rear Garden with Raised decked Patio GCH, DG. No Chain

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Four best lets WHAT’S ON THE MARKET? KINGS DOCK MILL, LIVERPOOL L3

VICKI BURTON assistant sales and lettings manager at Jones Lang LaSalle VIEW NOW 0151 242 6490

How much? £725 pcm Number of bedrooms Two Close to Liverpool ONE Benefits from Secure parking Best feature First months rent half price Agent’s view “Centrally located the apartment briefly comprises open plan living area with balcony, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom. The apartment also benefits being furnished to a high standard and comes with secure parking. Viewing recommended to avoid disappointment.”

ONE PARK WEST, STRAND STREET L1

ANDRULA PARASKEVA lettings manager at Golding VIEW NOW 0151 228 7777

How much? £500 pcm Number of bedrooms Studio apartment Close to Albert dock, Liverpool ONE, the business district, train stations, all necessary amenities Benefits from Spacious apartment situated on the 4th floor, lift access & intercom security Best feature Open plan kitchen/ living area, integrated appliances. Stunning views Agent’s view “Viewing is essential to appreciate this furnished spacious studio apartment situated in this popular location. With fully fitted kitchen with appliances, large bathroom with shower, internet connection, stunning views across the River Mersey and Albert Dock. Ideal location for city living.”

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PROPERTIES FOR RENT

WATERLOO WAREHOUSE, LIVERPOOL L3

CHRIS CHARLTON director at Abode Crosby VIEW NOW 0151 909 3003

How much? £795 pcm Number of bedrooms Two Close to City centre and business district Benefits from Original features and waterfront views Best feature Perfect location for the city dweller Agent’s view “A simply stunning two bedroom waterfront apartment with secure allocated parking.

Excellent location with a five minute walk into the city centre.”

ELYSIAN FIELDS, CITY CENTRE L1

JAMIE MEAD senior lettings negotiator at Andrew Louis VIEW NOW 0151 3305 325

How much? £2,200 pcm Number of bedrooms Three Close to Liverpool ONE, bars, restaurants and Lime Street station Benefits from Massive roof top terrace with 360 degree views of the city centre Best feature Large roof terrace with panoramic views over Liverpool city centre Agent’s view “An exclusive penthouse situated on the top floor of Elysian Fields. It benefits from its own private access. It has three double bedrooms each with its own balcony door, large fully fitted kitchen and two secure parking spaces. With 24 hour concierge service, this stunning luxury apartment must be seen to be appreciated.”

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The thrill of the auction goes beyond the frantic bidding on bargain properties, the ultimate thrill comes from buying in an up and coming hotspot and seeing your shiny new purchase make leaps and bounds in price and rental yields. Rising rents and falling house prices have created a perfect environment for investing in property and buy-to-let opportunities. Your Move asked four top auction agents in Liverpool where exactly these hotspots are to make you a property magnate.

WORDS BY DINA KARIM

YOUR TENANT YOUR INVESTMENT

expect to achieve and what types of properties are easy to let,” she said. “Our latest auction result showed that there is confidence in the buy-to-let market and I was very pleased with the outcome, having sold 75 per cent of the properties offered.”

The key to investing in property is to see it as a long-term GENERATION RENT investment. As Kate Lay, According to the agents, the managing director of market is certainly picking up, Merseyside Property Auctions, with investment properties the says: “Buy cheap, rent it and hottest deals in town. Following keep for somewhere between a recent report by Halifax, five to 10 years. Housing prices nearly half of 20-45 year olds will recover and once that predicted that Britain would happens, will move very become a ‘Generation Rent’ quickly. Those who are willing within 25 years. to take the chance and buy now Nick Ball, head of Venmore are going to be the ones who auctions, suggested the best will see the most benefit.” return on investment for buyers Kate suggests first deciding was generally the two or threewhich category of tenant you bedroom terrace houses, with the will be aiming for and then main hotspots being areas that search in the areas that will attract students and young mostly suit their needs. For professional market, for example, students will want example the L4 area to be near universities. and L15-18 areas.

Letting to people on “The buzz has housing benefits certainly can often produce returned to the higher returns as auction room the sort of as we had properties standing room required tend to be only at our May cheaper and in less Kate Lay, Merseyside Property Auctions auction, the desirable locations.

Hilton was packed “Speaking with local out,” he said. “It was lettings-only agents can be a really encouraging to see so very useful tool in assisting with many investors in attendance, your proposed purchase as they which resulted in some should be more than happy to competitive bidding wars. brief you on what rent you can

Venmore auction

However, I would like to see some more first time buyers to come along to an auction, as there are endless opportunities for them. When selling at auction, a buyer has to put down a 10 per cent deposit to secure the property and because of this, it is very rare that a sale falls through.”

One of the buyers, a man in his mid 40s (who did not wish to be named), visited his first auction with his two sons. He said: “We decided to go in together to start up a property portfolio and a great return on investment which suits us all.

We have never bought at an auction before but the process has been very straightforward. It can be quite daunting, especially how the market is at the moment

but at the end of the day, we are cash buyers who are looking for value for our money.”

BEAT HIGH STREET PRICES Sutton Kersh Auctions, which is ranked amongst the top 20 in the country, suggested current hotspots were mainly in the student areas of L6, L7, L15, L17 and L18 - although this also depends on price and yield. The best investments to be made are flat conversions, which produce a good yield.

Cathy Holt, auction manager at Sutton Kersh said: “Although our last three auctions have been very successful I believe the market is still struggling and investors are looking to pick up decent

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HOT TOPIC

Sutton Kersh auction

stock at reasonable prices.”

One of the lots sold at the last auction was in Bootle, a vacant residential opportunity, guided at £55,000 it then sold at £90,500.

The property had previously been for sale on the high street at £74,950 and remained unsold.

Cathy said: “This is a prime example of why people sell through auction - you never know who will be in the room and if there are two people that want something badly enough then a bidding war can result in it realising for much more than its estimated value.”

INVESTMENT OVER THE WATER The Wirral is also a great place to invest and look for a bargain at auction, with its selection of Grade II listed buildings to more affordable mid-terraces and plots of land the opportunities are vast.

Auctioneers Smith and Sons, who auction many of the properties in the Wirral, suggested that properties in need of refurbishment in established residential areas such as Heswall, West Kirkby, Bebington, Wallasey and Tranmere attract

strong and the decline in house prices interest and generally must be reflected at lively auction. However, we continue bidding at to see strong demand for auction time. properties in need of Chris refurbishment following which Johnson, there is an opportunity to sell managing on or rent.” partner and Smith and Sons also have a auctioneer at podcast, which offers buyers Smith and and sellers an introduction to Sons, said: buying and selling at auction.

“Whilst With the investment prices have possibilities endless at auction, dropped and varying hotspots in across Merseyside, each one attracts a Merseyside, different type of investor rentals have looking for opportunities in the remained area. The student population in stable and in Liverpool is currently 53,000, the residential market are and with applications to increasing. This makes university rising by 2.5 per a potential yield cent this year, there is more attractive an increase in to purchasers pressure on and far current exceeds accommodation anything stock - spelling achievable good news for through a the property normal magnate. As bank or Kate Lay building advised, the best Chris Johnson, Smith and Sons society savings opportunities come account. from research.

“We believe in setting realistic guide prices

WINNERS AT AUCTION

MERSEYSIDE PROPERTY AUCTIONS Hawthorne Road, Bootle, L20 Offer: Close links to schools it offered a good investment to a landlord looking to rent to a family Guide Price £25,000+ NEXT AUCTION: July 21

VENMORE AUCTIONS

SUTTON KERSH AUCTIONS

SMITH AND SONS

Hahnemann Road, Walton, L4

Ledsham Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66

Briar Drive, Heswall, CH60

Offer: Vacant, although refurbished, three-bed mid-terrace with rental value of £6,600 pa Guide Price £40,000 NEXT AUCTION: July 20

Offer: Vacant residential opportunity

Guide Price £70,000+ NEXT AUCTION: July 12

Offer: Three-bed, semidetached property in residential area. Nearby properties at £250,000 Guide Price £160,000 NEXT AUCTION: June 29 Your Move 25

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TENNIS AT CHAVASSE PARK t was game, set and match as Liverpool Property Consultancy Partner Jones Lang LaSalle hosted free tennis coaching sessions for local children’s charity Positive Futures.

Liverpool charity Positive Futures is a children’s charity, which gives social opportunities and provides personal development for young people.

On a sunny day in Chavasse Park, 10 young budding tennis stars of the future were given free coaching from Simon Parker, of Baseline Tennis Academy.

One of the lucky children, Isobel, was also awarded a fabulous prize of further coaching with a tennis superstar who will be appearing at the International Tennis Tournament in Calderstones, running from June 16 -19. Tickets are still available from the Echo Arena Box office and Ticketmaster.

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Hot & Happening HOT PROPERTY NEWS IN LIVERPOOL

Abode sponsor Crosby team Crosby-based estate agents Abode are happy to announce they will be sponsoring Crosby Cobras Junior Football team. The 28-player team are in Year 1 under 7s, and attend Great Crosby School, off Endbutt Lane.

Affordable Living Is A Genuine Prospect Buying a house on the Wirral is easier thanks to the government’s HomeBuy Direct scheme awarded to Prospect Homes for developments at Windhill Hill and Clarence Park.

Homebuyers can now buy a home at just 70 per cent of the price, with the remainder acting as a loan. The loans are interest-free for the first five years, whilst the

owner is still entitled to sell their property on the open market.

The scheme means a threebedroom, detached house at Windmill Hill can be bought for as little as £100,065, whilst at Clarence Park a two-bedroom home could be available for just £81,200.

Sales negotiator Ron Ramsey said: “Homebuy Direct combines low-cost home ownership with flexibility for the purchase.

Homebuyers are invited to visit

our sales centre at Windmill Hill, off Bidston Hill, to find out more.”

Prospect Homes are also offering new homes at Blueberry Park in West Derby, where two, three and four bedroom living can start at just £99,950.

For further information about Windmill Hill and Clarence Park, call the sale centre (open Thursday to Monday) on 0151 653 5808. For details on Blueberry Park, call 07896 150581.

Abode, who are active in the local community, were recently approached by one of the player’s mums, who also happens to be one of the estate agent’s customers, to sponsor the football team.

Abode are so happy with the results they will also be sponsoring two other teams in the local Hightown league.

For more information on Abode Crosby telephone 0151 909 3003, visit www.abode-group.co.uk, or visit the offices at 43 47 Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 5SD. Windmill Hill

LOC8 LETTINGS’ RISE There is no doubting the ambition of local estate and lettings agent Loc8.

The expanding family run business intends to defy the current economic climate by opening 30 new branches over the next five years, in addition to their branches in Maghull, Crosby and Ormskirk.

Loc8 offers a full range of property services, including sales, lettings, financial services and property management.

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attributes Loc8’s recent growth to a successful new lettings agency.

He said “We originally set up as an estate agent, but now with the market being the way it is we have a strong lettings department as well. Lettings has been very busy in the last few years, as people look to rent since it’s quite hard to get a mortgage.”

For more information, visit www.loc8estateagents.co.uk or call 0151 526 0021.

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PROPERTY NEWS

LEGAL FIRM’S BRIGHT FUTURE

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Living in Chandlers Wharf Two new blocks have been completed at the prestigious Chandlers Wharf development, on the waterfront.

Landlord Waddicar Property has just announced the completion of 26 new two-bed apartments now available to rent - directly from the landlord - in this award-winning development. The apartments feature a balcony and access to underground parking. Sharon Armor, director of Waddicar

Property, said she is overwhelmed with the positive response she has had from previous tenants and prospective tenants alike.

She said: “It’s so great to have the development up and running, the apartments offer a fantastic place to live, being so near to Liverpool ONE and the waterfront. They're spacious, well designed, have fantastic views and secure underground parking.

There are fantastic views across the city of two of the most famous

cathedrals in the world and the master bedroom overlooks the Swedish church. Now, who wouldn't want to wake up to a view like that?”

The apartments are available from £700pcm, including secure parking, and furniture packages are available.

For further information please contact Waddicar Property on 0151 546 0212 or email Sharon@waddicarproperty.co.uk

SPECIALIST PROPERTY SHOW PRAISED Go Direct Lettings praised the successful Merseyside Landlord Expo for the exposure it gives to local businesses.

Managing director Don Holmes said: “The Expo is great as it gives us exposure to our client base. It allows us to showcase our professionalism. We will be promoting the www.godirectlettings.com franchise at the Expo.”

The Expo, now in its third year, is Merseyside’s premier source for free information, advice and great deals for landlords and letting professionals in terms of property.

As well as a programme of dedicated seminars running throughout the day, there will be over 40 exhibitors showcasing their

specialised services to landlords and property owners from the six borough councils.

The Expo is taking place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Liverpool city centre on Thursday, September 22, from 10am to 4pm.

Leading personal injury firm Paul Crowley Solicitors is keen to promote its legal services in family law, crime and business law, hiring a new practice development manager to strengthen the business.

If you would like to visit the show go to www.merseysidelandlordsexpo.com to download you free tickets now.

To book a stand and exhibit at this exclusive event contact Joanne Tait on 0151 709 3871.

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Tracy Thompson, an experienced marketing and legal professional, has joined the solicitors to lead the firm’s new development and marketing strategy.

Tracy said: “The firm already has a great reputation, a loyal client base and is well known for its personal injury work. This year will be about firmly establishing Paul Crowley as a leading Liverpool multidisciplinary firm.”

Tracy has over 13 years experience working for leading legal firms in the region, with several years experience of managing development projects.

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Hot off the press LIVERPOOL’S LATEST NEWS

King Sturge merge with Jones Lang LaSalle King Sturge has announced its exciting new merger with Jones Lang LaSalle, rebranding its Liverpool, national and international offices under the respected name of Jones Lang LaSalle.

Martyn Green

The property consultancy, with a strong global presence, merged with King Sturge, a household name in the UK, to create a strong property business in the UK and overseas. The offices of King Sturge, on Castle Street, will now be rebranded with a shiny new logo and trade under the Jones Lang LaSalle name continuing to work on everything from residential property lettings and sales, to asset management.

Martyn Green, director at Jones Lang LaSalle (formerly partner at King Sturge) said: “Over the past seven years as King Sturge we’ve enjoyed excellent market involvement

and have been instrumental in developing several schemes in Liverpool. This merger gives us an excellent brand to go forward both regionally and internationally. Their brand and ethos reflect our - with this merger it makes the company the largest property consultancy in the UK and second largest in

the world.”

Jones Lang LaSalle leads the London agency and investment markets and King Sturge is a leading force in the UK regional markets. The combination will add significant depth and scale to a range of services, including industrial, global logistics and retail.

FREE HOME BUYING STATUS CHECK The Ellergreen Wealth Check is back by popular demand on June 25 and 26.

If you are interested in buying a home at this popular L11 development visit the special event to see what you could afford.

Wendy Roberts, sales manager at Ellergreen said: “We will have an independent financial advisor available so we can confirm their home buying status with a simple wealth check.

“We have introduced further incentives like our ‘No Deposit and Move-in’ scheme which overcomes the need for a deposit and is proving very popular.”

Ellergreen is five miles from heart of Liverpool centre, close to Croxteth Country Park. It boasts a range of two, three and four bedroom mews and semidetached properties, all with

spacious floor plans and quality features such as en-suite, contemporary kitchen designs, French doors and private turfed gardens.

As well as a free wealth check, homebuyers will be able

to get details on special offers from New City Vision and specifications on the latest release of homes in phase two.

Prices start from as little as £87,500 now on the HomeBuy Direct scheme.

For more information visit the Ellergreen marketing suite, located opposite St Teresa’s Church on Utting Avenue East, Liverpool, L11 5AB, or telephone 0151 256 0900.

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Chris Hartley, who owns a car valeting business, and wife Emma, a schoolteacher, moved to a fourbedroom home in the new development of Ellergreen, in Norris Green, last week. They bought the £150,000 home through HomeBuy Direct.

We got married last July, and found out we were pregnant not long after so we were trying to save up for a house. We both grew up in Norris Green, so we’re comfortable with the area. We didn’t think we would like new builds but we were hugely surprised.

We loved it as soon as we saw the show home.

When we saw the house, it was just a shell, the interior hadn’t been built yet. I wanted a bright kitchen so we settled on grey tiles, and a lime green scheme. We had a big wooden dining table from our old home but it just wouldn’t have gone, so we chose a new glass one.

We got a lot of our furniture and accessories from Dunelm Mill, in Switch Island. It’s quite hard to find the right shade you want because in the high street, like at Next, they all come in standard shades - we found the kettle and toaster on Ebay and the clock was from Argos.

The garden is massive and we had it all turfed the week before we moved in, so that’s starting to grow. When we lived in Tuebrook the garden was a yard and tiny, it’s great to have a proper garden.

It’s been hard decorating for the baby’s room because we decided not to find out the sex of the baby until birth. The wallpaper is coming in from Mamas and Papas, and we’re going to decorate it in the Zeddy and Parsnip scheme, with yellows and cream.

The curtains aren’t supposed to be curtains - they’re fly screens for the door.

We didn’t want heavy curtains as we wanted to let as much light in so the fringed curtains fit in really well. We’ve gone for a black and silver colour scheme in the living room.

The light shade from B&Q is really lovely, it did take about an hour to put together because of all of the wires.

The bathroom wasn’t meant to be this big, the master bedroom was meant to have an en-suite but we wanted the bathroom to be bigger so we asked the builders to take out the en-suite and make the space bigger

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The Ellergreen marketing suite, is located opposite St Teresa’s Church on Utting Avenue East, Liverpool, L11 5AB. Telephone 0151 256 0900 or email sales@newcityvisionliverpool.co.uk

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three superb new developments

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At Prospect Homes we take great pride in building homes that you can be proud of too and with a stunning choice of family homes and unbeatable money saving offers currently available on these exciting new developments why not pay us a visit this weekend and see just how affordable a new Prospect home can be.

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HAVE YOUR SAY YOUR VIEWS ON BIG ISSUES

Changing shopping habits and the recession have seen a pile up of high street casualties – with women’s clothes retailer Jane Norman the latest to hit financial difficulties.

What is the future of the high street – and do we even care?

“The times are changing and you’ve just got to go along with it. Some shops closing down is a natural progression if they can’t match what others offer. I shop anywhere and where I shop mainly depends on price. If you can get something cheaper from a supermarket, then you go there. If I was an internet user I would probably do my shopping that way.”

Elizabeth James retired warehouse worker, Walton

“I always shop online, simply because it fits in with my timetable.

This is the first time I’ve ventured out to the shops in a long while and it’s only because I’m pregnant and I need to find things that will fit me.

In the future there will be just online shop and giant warehouses, because there’s no need to spend money on staff and rent. Up until now there haven’t been any shops that I’ve missed. But I’m shocked about Jane Norman and I wouldn’t like to lose that - I buy all my stuff from there.”

Victoria Dendekker accountant, Wirral, with daughter Alexandria

“I much prefer to do my shopping on the internet, purely because it’s a lot cheaper. I do all my clothes shopping online. Shopping has definitely changed over the last few years. But I haven’t noticed much change in high street stores in terms of what is and isn’t there. What I’ve noticed is that Liverpool One has definitely changed the face of the high street at the top part of the city centre.”

Matt Collins student, Liverpool

“When shops are losing money they immediately seem to stop spending - in particular they cut staff, which makes them not very nice to go in. Shops should be seeing if they can improve the customer service, because that’s what people appreciate. Whether I buy something online or buy it in a shop depends on what I’m buying. It’s someone I really like there’s something about going into a shop and buying a CD rather than just downloading it. Maybe I’m just old fashioned.”

Marc Evan psychology student, Bootle

“High street shops will never disappear entirely because shopping is a hobby. In the future I can see there being a lot fewer shops on the high street because people will be going online. I still prefer to come into the town centre to try things and see them properly before buying, but I will buy things like CDs, DVDs and food online for convenience. Shops can always do something to improve their offer to be more competitive – like better opening hours for people who work. Liverpool One being open until 8pm is great.”

Ffion Jones aeronautical engineering student, Mould

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9. Venmore Auction team. 10. Full auction room at Hilton Hotel.

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“I LOVE GOING TO DIFFERENT PLACES, THE VENUES, WITH DIFFERENT AUDIENCES AND EXPERIENCING THEIR REACTIONS.”

CARPENTER FILE DOB 9 May 1970

––– EDUCATION Jellicoe Theatre (part of the Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education)

––– THEATRE HIGHLIGHTS Kind Richard in Robin, Prince of Sherwood; Jazzer, Her Benny; Darryl van Horne, The Witches of Eastwick; Joe Gillis, Sunset Boulevard; Phantom, The Phantom of the Opera; Javert, Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Production Tour; Commander Khashoggi, We Will Rock You; Perón, Evita; himself, Three Phantoms.

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TALENT IN THE CITY

For theatre-goers Bill Kenwright’s Evita was the highlight of the 2008 celebrations, and with the highly anticipated musical returning to Liverpool this week we talk to the masterful Earl Carpenter on his upcoming performance as Juan Perón. The West End musical theatre star, a protégée of Bill, will return to the Empire after a 15-year absence from Liverpool, performing in the seminal Evita, followed by Three Phantoms at the Philharmonic and We Will Rock You at the Empire in the summer. It’s going to be a season of musical explosion.

Interview by DINA KARIM How does it feel to be back in Liverpool after a 15-year absence? I haven’t actually been back to the city since performing Her Benny and then this year I’m going to be performing in Liverpool three times, which is a complete coincidence but will be very fun. I love going to different places, the venues, with different audiences and experiencing their reactions.

Tell us a little about how you got started in musical theatre and your relationship with Bill Kenwright. I went to college, but I didn’t go to drama classes or anything I just loved acting, I didn’t train in musical theatre I trained as an actor. I went to college when the big greats were coming out like Phantom of the Opera and Evita. In fact when I first started college, my dad bought me the double cassette of Phantom of the Opera, so it was sort of the first musical I really got engrossed in. I started my first company in Bournemouth and I did one man shows. Six weeks later and Bill gave me my first break in Robin, Prince of Sherwood. I haven’t actually seen Bill yet, the first time we will see him is when we get to Liverpool, because he’s been very busy with the Wizard of Oz. I’ve been so lucky for so long working on big shows with millions of pounds of funding.

This role is a little different to your previous roles in The Phantom of the Opera and We Will Rock You, where you’re hidden behind a costume and makeup. How did you prepare for such a ‘real’ character? I don’t think it differs from the façade of hiding behind makeup, the demonstrative figure of the dictator comes with a degree of façade as well. In this production, it’s not until the end when Eva dies that the pretence comes down. I’m not an actor who prepares, who looks to the back story. I think it takes away from the spontaneity and it means I can bring something different to the role each night because I’m not very good at replicating everything each night.

How does it feel to be playing this giant of a politician? I’m a great believer in not knowing too much because my bible is what’s being presented and finding the right way of telling that story without being too influenced.

Only two weeks after the Evita tour leaves Liverpool, you’re back to do Three Phantoms at the Philharmonic. Tell us a little about the show. It is about three different guys who played the Phantom of the Opera, it’s very ‘Rat Pack’ - it’s about our relationship with the industry, with Rebecca Caine [who originated the role of Cossette], and about our roles as the phantoms. It’s a very fun evening, we usually have a 21-piece orchestra, but we will be singing with 73 in the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - it’s going to be extraordinary. I’ll then be back with We Will Rock You in September where I will be playing General Khashoggi.

You’re not only an actor, you also have your

own production company and an online TV entertainment channel, Reelkandi.tv. How did your side projects come about? I’m a great believer in longevity, and there’s a lot of waiting between jobs and since I had always enjoyed the creative side of theatre as well this venture was perfect. I wanted to find another experience for theatre because the experience for an actor finishes when the curtain comes down. Ginger Boy Productions has now turned into an enormous company, and the TV channel streams to 50 million people worldwide.

Evita at Liverpool Empire Theatre, from June 20 - 25.

Three Phantoms at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, July 1 and 2.

We Will Rock You at Liverpool Empire, September 6 - October 8.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Ask the expert With over ten years’ experience in the interior design business, Sharon Armor is poised to answer all your design queries from DIY disasters to decorating dilemmas.

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POTS OF COLOUR

I have a wonderful cast iron fireplace in my living room, which on the occasional winter day I do light.

The problem is that for the rest of the year I suffer with draughts from the fireplace and also soot and debris falling into the room. I really love the fireplace and want to keep it, is there anything I can do to make it more user friendly?

This is a common problem that I think most people with a traditional fireplace can relate to. The simplest, quickest and most cost effective solution for you would be to invest in a chimney balloon.

Companies such as Green and Easy sell them. The chimney balloon is a plastic pillow; it will stop draughts whilst still allowing ventilation and can also prevent soot and debris falling into the room.

They’re really easy to install and for days when you want to use the fire, you can easily deflate them. If you forget the balloon is there and light a fire, it will not cause any problems, just simply shrivel and deflate. The perfect solution to your dilemma.

The plant pots in the conservatory and outside are looking very tired and old. I’m at a loss what to do. It would be really expensive to replace all the pots inside and out with new ones.

Do you have any suggestions how we could give old pots a new lease of life?

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PlastiKote’s new outdoor range of spray paint could be just what you need. The spray paint is available from B&Q and leading DIY stores and would save you the expense of replacing all your old pots. With trends this season being for more colour in the garden, you can create your own perfect colour scheme inside and out as the range comes in 10 different colour schemes; turquoise, lime green and orange could give you a Moroccan feel. The spray range combines decorative colours and finishes with all weather protection and anti-rust properties. It’s perfect for spraying any surface from aluminium and fibreglass to masonry, metal, paper, plastic and wood.

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We are in the process of converting the cupboard under the stairs into a small cloakroom. We have really limited space as you can imagine. Could you please give us some advice as to what type of basin and toilet, works in a small space and will look modern and contemporary?

I really like the Status Square range from Bauhaus; it’s a contemporary and minimal design, all of which can be wall mounted. I think considering your problem about lack of space, wall mounted designs would be worth you considering; they look uncluttered and are easy to clean. With wall mounted toilets the cistern is hidden giving the illusion of extra space. You could take the look even further with wall mounted taps, which would give you a very minimalistic and exciting cloakroom design.

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Moving?

HOMES FOR SALE/TO LET L4 £109,950 Parthenon Drive Priory Properties are pleased to offer this three bedroom town house, situated in a popular residential area, close by are shops, schools & public transport. ideal family home with through lounge, gas central heating, double glazing and garden to rear plus driveway to front for car, ornate railings, view by appointment only

£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.

Contact for viewings: Marshallets 0151 427 1986

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

L25

£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, parking spaces Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038

L15 £124,950 Alderson Road 3 Bed Mid Terrace, Double Glazed, Two Reception Rooms, Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom

L3

£675pcm King Dock Mill This is a stunning 2 bed apartment situated in the brand new development of Kings Dock Mill. Ideal location having Liverpool One, The Docks, Duke Street and all City Centre amenities within a short stroll away. The apartment comes furnished to a high standard. Viewing is a must

£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

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321 Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300 £98,000 Watford Rd On Offer is this delightful three bedroom terraced property, situated off Priory Road Liverpool 4. the property has the benefit of central heating, double glazing, two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, large hallway, cellar under stairs. ideal family home. view Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300 £89,950 Wenlock Rd We are pleases to offer this terraced property situated off Priory Road, Liverpool 4. the property benefits: three bedrooms, through lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom, dg, ch, yard Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300 £65,000 Naseby St We are pleased to offer this terraced property situated off County Road, Liverpool 4. the property benefits: two bedrooms, through lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom, dg, part ch, rear yard.

£449,995.00 £199,950 Station ono Mather Road Avenue Large 3 Bed4House bed detached, incl 1 Bed Front Granny lounge, FlatRear lounge, (no chain). openWell planpresented dining room property kitchen, in downstairs sought after cloakroom area. Spaciously separateplanned, w. c. 3 double recently bedrooms extended1 and largeredesigned. single. Separate bathroom Viewing isand highly toilet. recommended Large doubletolength garage appreciate parking what forthis several property cars.has Fully to enclosed offer. Main garden house with consists raisedofdecking open plan area. living room with archway to dining Contact room (French Dave: 07901 doors 556 onto850 garden) and fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. 2 bedrooms upstairs with fitted wardrobes, designer bathroom with jacuzzi bath. Granny annex consists of open plan living room (French doors onto garden) / second fully fitted kitchen with 1 additional bedroom and a second ensuite bathroom. PVCu Double Glazing, Central Heating, Large Garden, Off Street Parking, Loft space.

Contact 07720 321667

L26 £245,000 Wood Road No Chain, UPVC Double Glazed, 3 Reception Rooms, New Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Gardens

Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300 Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114 £59,950 Manningham Road On offer is this delightful two bedroomed terraced property, situated off Priory Road Liverpool 4. this property has double glazing & central heating, fitted kitchen, through lounge, bathroom and yard to rear. ideal starter home. no chain Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300 £33,000 Norgate St We are pleased to offer this two bedroom terraced property. the property is in need of refurbishment.

£139,950 Yelverton Close Offers Considered, DG, GCH Lounge, Dining Kitchen, Front & Rear Gardens Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

L33 £69,999 Ferrier Road 2 Bed End Town, UPVC Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Gardens off Road Parking Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300

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

L1 £780pcm Gambier Terrace Superior 2 double bedroom, unfurnished flat. Available immediately

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

Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090 £525pcm Argyle Street A quality one bedroom furnished apartment in City Centre with secure access. The property comprises: hallway, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.

It benefits from having Economy 7 heating and being carpeted throughout Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321 £500pcm Cornwallis Court Converted Flat, second floor apartment, On bedroom, Furnished

£925pcm Quebec Quay Spacious 2 bed penthouse apartment.

Located on the Marina overlooking the River Mersey, 2 large bedrooms with ensuites, dressing room/walk in wardrobe Balcony with views of the marina, Secure parking 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

Venmore 0151 236 4400 Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090 £500pcm Renaissance Building One Bedroom, Fully Furnished, Fitted Kitchen, Immaculate Bathroom Venmore 0151 236 4400 £495pcm One Park West Studio apartment, Fully furnished, Located on the 6TH floor, Open plan lounge/kitchen, High specification kitchen, Available immeadiatley Venmore 0151 236 4400 £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 Amazon Management Services Ltd 0151 351 9329

£750pcm Argyle Court Large 2 bedroom city centre apartment.

Furnished to a high standard. Property benefits from an open plan kitchen and living area. An en-suite to the master bedroom and a further large bathroom. In a popular development, 24 hour security and a secure underground parking space.

Contact for viewings: Marshallets 0151 427 1986

L2 £450pcm Rainford Gardens A beautifully presented, large open plan, one bedroom studio apartment. The property benefits from all white goods in kitchen as well as original features such as beams, exposed brickwork and balcony area.

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

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Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

£850pcm Alexandra Tower Luxury 2 bed apartment in Alexandra Tower, Spectacular river views, Furnished to a high standard throughout. Open plan living area, Fitted kitchen, Bathroom & En-suite, Secure parking Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £825pcm Wapping Quay Two Bedrooms, Warehouse Conversion, Fully Furnished, Large Apartment, Balcony, Secure Parking Venmore 0151 236 4400 £775pcm Kings Dock Fully furnished, Fantastic location, Brand new development, Astounding view's, Secure parking, Luxury city living Venmore 0151 236 4400

Brian Ellis 0151 236 5550

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

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£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 and benefits from: Two double bedrooms, two luxury bathrooms balcony

£750pcm Staten Court Andrew Louis are pleased to offer for let this two bedroom fourth floor, fully furnished apartment situated close to the City Centre and having lounge/dining room, fully integrated kitchen, electric heating, two bedrooms with en-suite to master bedroom, bathroom, decked balcony and parking. An early viewing recommended Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

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//// HOMES FOR SALE/LET £750pcm Argyle Court Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, Fully furnished to a high standard throughout 2 double bedrooms, Balcony, Fully fitted kitchen, Excellent Central location off Duke Street, Secure parking

£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, parking.

Castle Estates 0151 733 1619

Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £750pcm Chandlers Wharf Luxury 2 bed apartment, Excellent city centre location, Fully furnished, Double bedrooms, Bathroom & en-suite, Balcony, Secure parking

£625pcm City Quay Luxury ground floor fully furnished two bedrooms/two bathrooms apartment, appointed to a high specification.

Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £695pcm Waterloo Warehouse Andrew Louis are pleased to offer for let this one bedroom apartment. The property is furnished to a high standard and retains many of the original features giving the apartment lots of character. It offers generously proportioned accommodation including lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom and has great views across Waterloo dock Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321 £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 £650pcm Ellerman Road 2 bedroom fully furnished 2nd floor apartment Located in a sought after location of Liverpool .This property briefly comprises of 2 double bedrooms/en suite to master, fully fitted open plan kitchen and diner which has new carpets. It benefits from high quality furnishings curtains and all white goods.

Great location close to the city Centre and Liverpool Docks- walking distance to Brunswick train station. There is secure gated access and allocated parking.

£595pcm Ellerman Road 2 Bedroom 3rd floor apartment located in a sought after area City Quay Riverside Drive. The apartment consists of an open plan lounge/kitchen, includes white goods. Gas Central Heating, allocated parking with secure gated access.

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619 £575pcm Circle 109 Modern 1 bed apartment, Excellent central location just off Duke Street, Fully furnished, Balcony, Secure parking Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038

£550pcm Alison Place 3 Bed Semi, Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom

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.

Pantheon Property Services 0151 735 1001 £400pcm Elm Road 2 Bedroom Terrace located in Walton Village. The property has a Large Through Lounge, Kitchen/Diner, Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating. The property is ideal for a family.

£650pcm Waterloo Quay A two bedroom apartment situated on the exclusive Waterloo Warehouse development. The property comprises: hallway, lounge, kitchen two bedrooms one with en-suite and main bathroom. It benefits from having a fully fitted kitchen, great views and allocated parking.

£400pcm Olney Street 3 Bedroom Terrace, Large Through Lounge Fully Fitted Kitchen. The property has Gas Central Heating and is Double Glazed. This house is ideal for a family.

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

£300pcm Peel St/Belvidere Rd Bright, sunny double room to rent in spacious first floor modern apartment.

Fully fitted kitchen, clean bright fitted bathroom, laminate flooring throughout. The apartment is within walking distance of Princes Park, five minutes from Lark Lane and ten minutes from City Centre. GCH, DG, Parking. Professionals only please.

Call 0787 200 1953

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£550pcm Pall Mall Large 1 bed flat. 3rd floor secure, quiet and spacious. Central location, 2 minutes walk from Moorfields. Sep kitchen, designer bathroom. Ideal for professional couple. Parking permits available.

Call Kevin 07815 000 333

Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038

£550pcm Aigburth Road TWO WEEK RENT FREE PERIOD. This is a quality two bedroom unfurnished apartment in a sought after location close to Sefton Park and Lark Lane. The property comprises hallway, bedroom, bathroom, lounge and kitchen.

It benefits from having an intercom system, parking and communal garden.

£495pcm Belvidere Road ** FIRST WEEK RENT FREE ** We are pleased to offer for rent this two bedroom apartment situated close to Princes and Sefton Park which is a highly sought after area. The property comprises: hallway, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom, together with gas central heating, secure entry telecom and on street parking.

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321 £375pcm Parkfield Road One bed flat with GCH Clement-Evans Properties 0151 727 1515

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Clement-Evans Properties 0151 727 1515

£550pcm Gidlow Road 3 Bed Mid Terrace, Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

Call Steve 07815 000 333

Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £625pcm The Reach Luxury 2 bed apartment, Popular development on Leeds Street, Short walk to Waterfront & City Centre, Fully furnished, Double bedrooms, Fitted kitchen

£575pcm Parkfield Road Two bed grd flr flat with GCH. Recently refurbished. Worth inspection.

£375pcm Woolton Street One bed flat with GCH. Close to Woolton woods, shops etc.

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321 £650pcm Hamilton House Luxury 2 bed apartment, New development on Pall Mall in the City Centre, Fully furnished, Balcony, Double bedrooms, Fitted kitchen

L17

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L5 £550pcm The Collegiate One bedroom luxury apartment. Fully Furnished. Fitted Kitchen. Kitchen Appliances. Balcony. Secure Parking

£550pcm Pall Mall Spacious 1 bed flat. 3rd floor.

Kingsize bedroom. Central location. 2 minutes walk from Moorfields. Sep kitchen. Designer bathroom.

Immediate availability.

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

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Contact: 07908 250101 Castle Estates 0151 738 1619

£550pcm Gorton Road 3 Bed Semi, Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating, Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom, Garden

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619

£575pcm Armstrong Quay We are delighted to offer to let this ground floor two bedroom apartment situated in Armstrong Quay on the banks of the River Mersey. The property has Fully fitted kitchen including washing machine, door entry phone system with stunning sea views. The property is offered furnished and includes Parking.

£550pcm Royal Quay A well presented extremely large one bedroom furnished apartment situated on the kings dock. Property comprises a fully fitted kitchen with all appliances large lounge area. Laminate flooring secure entry system and allocated parking.

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

£495pcm St Annes Court **FIRST WEEK RENT FREE** This is a ground floor apartment situated in a quiet complex close to the City Centre and universities. The property is offered unfurnished with lounge, 2 bedrooms, fitted kitchen with fridge, freezer and washing machine, bathroom with shower and parking space.

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Hot in the city WHAT’S HAPPENING OUT & ABOUT IN LIVERPOOL

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Liver Spectacular

Iggy Pop, The Wanted and The Saturdays have

confirmed as headliners for Chester Rocks next month.

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The event, at Chester Racecourse from July 2-3, will be headlined by rap artist Taio Cruz on Saturday and American band Iggy and the Stooges, fronted by rock legend Iggy Pop, on Sunday. The big names on Saturday are plucked from the

THEATRE

THE LADYKILLERS WORLD PREMIER L-R Peter Capaldi, Sean Foley and Graham Lineham

Liverpool is set to get the world theatre premiere of classic British film The Ladykillers, with a host of stars including BAFTA and Oscar winner Peter Capaldi.

Capaldi, cast as Professor Marcus, originally played by Alec Guinness, is most famous for his role as foul-mouthed spin-doctor Malcolm, in The Thick of It. The Ladykillers has been adapted for theatre by Father Ted writer Graham Linehan, and will be directed by Sean Foley. Sean said: "This wonderful theatre, which used to be a music hall, is a fantastic setting to do The LadyKillers, which promises to be an exceptionally funny evening in the theatre."

Ben Miller, who is best known as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller, and James Fleet, seen in The Vicar of Dibley, also star.

Ladykillers runs at the Playhouse from November 3-19.

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present day charts - with pop chart regulars McFly, Eliza Dolittle, The Sugababes also on the bill. The second day of the festival looks back from the 1960s to the 90s, with Leftfield, Feeder, I Am Kloot, The Lightning Seeds and The Australian Pink Floyd Show taking to the stage.

Tickets start at £47.50 for one day, and £85 for the weekend, and are available online at www.chesterrocks.com or from the box office on 01244 304 610.

EATING OUT

Spire’s Winning Recipe Wavertree restaurant Spire has received national acclaim after being crowned The Good Food Guide Restaurant of the Year Award 2011 for the North West.

The award means the restaurant on Church Road, which specialises in modern British and European cuisine, will go through to the national finals of the Good Food Guide Restaurant of the Year 2011.

Winning dishes customers voted for included Smoked Ham Hock and Foie Gras with Piccalilli and Watercress Salad.

Owner Adam Locke whose brother Matt is head chef, said: “We’re especially elated because nobody in Liverpool has ever won the award before.” The winner announced on June 23.

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

A spectacular visual and audio feast will mark the centenary of the Liver Building next month.

The three-night celebration will feature a cutting edge 3D Son et Lumiere show as its highlight, paying homage to 800 years of city history.

Dazzling images will be projected on the Liver Building and also the new Museum of Liverpool, which will have extended opening hours, from 10am to 10pm.

All three evenings will kick off with live music. Blues singer Connie Lush taking to the stage on Friday and the RLPO on Saturday.

Liverpool City Council’s cabinet member for culture and tourism, Cllr Wendy Simon, said: “It’s wonderful we can mark the birthday of one of the city’s most popular buildings and usher in a new era with the opening of the city’s world-class museum.”

For more information about the event visit www.liverpoolonthewaterfront.co.uk

FOOD

MUM RISES TO BAKING CHALLENGE A Liverpool mum has stepped up to the plate and bought the fresh food business she formerly was employed by.

Jenny Cowan worked as manager at Food To Go at the Spar supermarket on Sefton Road, Litherland, and when the previous franchise owner announced her departure in February she decided to take the plunge herself.

The business, which sells freshly prepared bread, cakes, sandwiches, pasta and sausage rolls has since seen staff numbers boosted from three to five and opening hours to include Sundays. “It was a challenge for me but I’m really glad I did it,” said Jenny, who has one daughter. “I was one of 10 children growing up so I’m used to keeping busy.”

Sandwiches start at £1.40 and pasta dishes at £2.

Jenny Cowan

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Wirral again welcomes top kite flyers from Britain and across the world to at The Dips, New Brighton.

The two-day family event for all the family showcases spectacular show kites, including artistic kites, giant inflatable kites, sports kites and power kites and exhibition flying by experts from Indonesia, Australia and Italy. There will also be a kite-making workshop, children's funfair, trade stands and a food court.

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Waterloo Christ Church’s all-indoor market sells fresh products from farms across Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria and Wales on the second Friday of every month. As well as providing easy access to some of the region’s finest food it brings the disused grade II listed Christ Church back to life. For more information visit www.oldchristchurch.tripod.com

Now in its ninth year the ICAP Liverpool tennis tournament is the largest exhibition event in Europe and one of the main warm up tournaments prior to Wimbledon.

The tournament has previously played host to Martina Navratilova.

Tickets start at £12. For more information visit www.liverpooltennis.co.uk

Former Fab Four drummer Ringo Starr brings his six date tour to the Empire this month. Ringo and his All Starr Band will be showcasing their five albums and will also play some of his famous Beatles records – perhaps to make up for his controversial 2008 rooftop show.

Tickets from £55 from the box office on 0844 847 2525.

Fresh from performing under Simon Cowell’s withering gaze on the ITV show the UK’s best – or certainly most bizarre – amateur acts hit Liverpool. Whether any of this year’s crop will scale the heights of success reached by Subo remains to be seen, but they are bound to entertain. For tickets phone the box office on 0844 8000 400.

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TABLE TALK QUE PASA 94-96 LARK LANE, AIGBURTH, L17 8UU

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ew sentences have the dining companion, senior ability to strike dread designer at Aigburth Road-based into a listener’s heart Elaine Cunningham Interiors, quite like those that Helen Kaufman. start: ‘When I was Clients range from people travelling, yeah,…” popping in with a swatch of fabric So sit back, mix a marguerita asking advice on what to match it and thrill to the cultural with, to jobs designing show learnings gleaned during a homes, prisons, and footballers’ backpacking expedition to pads – which, she reveals, are Central America last year. rarely the bling palaces of popular Okay, another day perhaps. But belief. Buying trips to London are what I came back with - as well as also part of a day’s work. several million mosquito bites, “All isn’t as glamorous as it many woven things of uncertain sounds,” says Helen, not entirely function, and some hard won convincingly. “But buying trips insights into the wisdom of and loading up the car with accepting free holidays based accessories to finish off a around medical trials home is a lovely (another story) – was a “I love nachos element of the job.” bit of an aversion to Where does she but the sauce pick up Central Latin food, a reaction to the gritty the prawns are inspiration? corn tortillas that made “Everywhere. I in is beautiful” think Laurence up my breakfast, lunch and tea.

Llewelyn Bowen is A visit to Que Pasa, a great, but purple South American eatery in crushed velvet curtains Lark Lane, Aigburth, soon sorted aren’t to everybody’s taste. that out.

“I think I have an instinct now Que Pasa is owned by for knowing what will suit a Liverpool footballer Daniel client. You can pick up clues Agger, whose wife Sophie, from how they dress, even what coincidentally enough, is an colour their car is.” interior designer who recently Que Pasa’s classy décor gets spent time working with my the thumbs up. Eschewing the

OTT sombrero, cacti and fish perfectly cooked, while the Mexican flag style of some vegetables burst with sunshiny chains, the downstairs bistro and goodness. “I love olives, and the bar – which sells four varieties of salsa has a nice kick to it,” tequila, dozens of South remarks Helen.

American wines and My Colombian-style Aggar’s own pale ale – Enchilladas Pato features dark exposed (£10.95) is soft flour “Clients often tortillas stuffed with brick walls relieved by local artists’ paintings, ribbons of juicy become and, in a quirky touch, aubergine and good friends” a pair of stained glass succulent duck, windows. Upstairs the baked in the oven and restaurant is painted a served with a drizzle of cheerful red, light pouring in soured cream. A dash of from large windows. sweet chilli sauce gave the dish an We begin with starters to intense caramel flavour. I’m pretty share, Home-made Doritos with stuffed already, but this is delicious.

Sizzling Chicken, served with Service is attentive but discreet. generous dollops of salsa, Good service is a core element guacamole, soured cream and at Elaine Cunningham’s store too.

Monterey Jack cheese (£4.95), “We have a very strong belief and King Prawns in Garlic, Chilli in good customer service,” affirms and Lemon on Bolillos bread Helen. “Along the way clients (£5.95). Both dishes are heavenly. often become good friends.”

The prawns’ sauce is rich and Soon after she has to dash buttery with a lovely lemony kick back to dispense the afternoon’s and the nachos have a biscuity, share of that commodity. home-baked taste. “I always love But we both agree it’s more of nachos but the sauce the prawns hasta la vista to this venue than are in is beautiful,” says Helen. adios.

For her main she chooses Scarlet Snapper with Sautéed For more information about Elaine Potatoes served with tomatoes, Cunningham Interiors go to peppers, onions, olives and www.elainecunninghaminteriors.co.uk capers (£10.95). She reported the

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LIVERPOOL ART PRIZE arkus Soukup was pronounced the winner of the Liverpool Art Prize 2011, at a glitzy party at Metal Gallery, at Edge Hill Station, on June 1. The German-born new media and sound artist beat a shortlist of four to the award, with the panel choosing his new media installation exploring how images and language communicate ideas.

Soukup won a place at the Walker Art Gallery, where his work will be displayed within the next year, as well as £2,000. Brendan Lyons, won the £1000 ‘People’s Choice’ prize, chosen by public voting.

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3. Mike Stubbs CEO at Fact on stage with Ian Jackson. 4. Paul Hyland of DSG Accountants with Stephanie Wynne of McCoy Wynne Phtography. 5. Mike Stubbs congratulates winner Markus Soukup. 6. Winner Markus Soukup. 7. Nominee Richard Proffitt. 8. Bernadette O'Toole nominee. 9. The crowd gathers to hear who won. 10. Zoe Graham, John Bridge, Claire Harris and Bill Elms of Bill Elms Associates.

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