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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM // ISSUE 295

19 AUG – 01 SEPT 2011

LIVERPOOL’S GUIDE TO PROPERTY & CULTURE

BACK TO

SCHOOL Investing in the student sector

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In the frame

Our pick of fab photo holders

Autumn essentials Beautiful blazers

Chatty Man Alan Carr interview

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Tired of wasting money on rent?

House of the week

Church Fields Raglan Close, Liverpool L19 8NG Tel: 0151 427 8098

Plot 247 - The Oakwood A superb 3 bedroom mid-mews home

BEDROOM 3

BEDROOM 2

LIVING / DINING ROOM

• Contemporary fitted kitchen with stainless steel oven, hob and extractor

LANDING

BATHROOM

• Stylish white bathroom suite and downstairs cloak • Carpets and turf to garden

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STORE

• Spacious lounge

HALL

KITCHEN* BEDROOM 1

Great value at only £547pm † Only £101,996

CLOAKS

Marketing Suites and Show Homes open Thursday to Monday 10am - 5pm.

www.lovell.co.uk/newhomes *TYPICAL EXAMPLE: Shared Equity Scheme - Not available to investor and cash purchasers. Only available to first time buyers. A commitment fee of £500 is payable on reservation but is fully refundable on legal completion. A minimum deposit of £5,249.75 will be required figures are based on a 85% Shared Equity price, other percentage schemes are available subject to qualification, please ask for details. Lovell Partnership will retain 15% equity share in the property for a period of up to 10 years. The repayment sum will reflect 15% of the market value of the property at the time of sale or valuation. Lovell cannot give you any financial advice. The monthly payment figure £485 (rounded up from £484.17) is based on the mortgage being a repayment mortgage over a 25 year term and subject to availability and suitability; 0.7% discounted rate off standard variable rate for 10 years. Early repayment charge within first 2 years. (5.2% APR).

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Buy your own home from * £485 per month If you’re looking to take those first steps onto the property ladder Right now is a great time to buy a new home in Liverpool with Lovell.

With our new First Time Buyer initiative it now makes sense to buy your own home instead of wasting money on rent. Prices for a brand new stylish 2 bedroom home start at only £89,246* and remember you also get a great specification as standard.

Kensington Court

The Oaks

The Poplars

Off Minto Close, Liverpool L7 2GA Tel: 0151 260 7342

Hartopp Road, Liverpool L25 1NP Tel: 0151 487 8607

Viennese Road, Liverpool L25 2NU Tel: 0151 487 8607

HURRY LAST 1 REMAINING

HURRY LAST 3 REMAINING

2 & 3 bedroom homes from

Last 3 bedroom bungalow

2 bedroom bungalows from

£485pm

£596pm

£578pm

Great value at only £89,246

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Great value at only £110,496

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Great value at only £107,096

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Total fees for arranging the mortgage is £1,572. Total amount payable over 25 years assuming no change in interest rates would be £149,737. An early repayment charge would be payable before the end of the 2 year period and would be a maximum of £1,790.22. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Available on selected plots subject to status, terms and conditions and using Lovell Partnerships nominated financial advisors.

Your Move 3 Offers cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other offers. 85% Shared Equity price based on full price of £104,995 for plot 45 at Kensington Court. Prices and figures correct at time of going to press and are subject to change without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Free carpets on selected plots subject to availability and terms and conditions. †Based on 85% Shared Equity price.

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FirstBuy This could be the perfect way for you to get on the property ladder.

Visit our FirstBuy weekend on 20th and 21st August where we will have experts on hand to answer any questions you may have and explain how you could own a stunning new home at a price that suits you.

75% mortgage* + 5% deposit required* + 20% loan government backed equity loan* + 0% interest on loan for the first 5 years*

= 100% your home right now* Go to taylorwimpey.com/firstbuy

CUNNINGHAM GRANGE

Knowsley Road WA10 4AD 3 & 4 bedroom homes from £154,950 or just £123,960* with FirstBuy Sales information centre open Thursday to Monday 11am – 5.30pm

0845 672 3871 SPEAKMAN GARDENS

Prescot, Merseyside L34 5NQ 2 bedroom apartments from £93,500 or just £74,800* with FirstBuy 3 & 4 bedroom homes from £147,950 or just £118,360* with FirstBuy Sales information centre, Show Apartment and Showhomes open daily 11am – 5.30pm

0845 071 8829 THE DECK

Runcorn, Mersey Road WA7 1GF 1 & 2 bedroom apartments from £77,950 or just £62,360* with FirstBuy Sales information centre open Thursday to Monday 11am – 5.30pm

0845 071 8710

* Eligible applicants will be offered an equity loan of up to a maximum of 20% of the purchase price (based on the open market value). Applicants are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price by means of a conventional mortgage, savings and any deposit where required. For the first five years there is no fee charged on the equity loan component. At the start of year six a fee is collected of 1.75% of the market value of the property at the time the loan is entered into multiplied by the outstanding percentage under the equity loan, the annual fee of 1.75% will be multiplied by RPI+1% p.a. The equity loan is provided by the HCA and Taylor Wimpey and held as a joint second charge. Terms and conditions apply and full details will be provided on request. This offer is only available on selected developments and properties in England. It is not offered with any other promotion. Applicants will need to use a mortgage broker from Taylor Wimpey’s panel, who will act solely for the applicant. For full details please contact the appropriate marketing suite. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. Price of £123,960 based on 80% of full purchase price of £154,950; price of £74,800 based on 80% of full purchase price of £93,500; price of £118,360 based on 80% of full purchase price of £147,950; price of £62,360 based on 80% of full purchase price of £77,950. Prices correct at time of going to press. Images show typical Taylor Wimpey homes.

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Contents

41 Hello...

It’s that time of year again, when the streets of Liverpool are suddenly bursting with students making their way to the city. In the ‘Student Living’ feature we look at why students aren’t all about ruined furniture and late night partying, they are in fact a safe bet for landlords.

For our latest celebrity interview, we catch up with the chatty man himself Alan Carr, ahead of his Spexy Beast tour. And don’t forget, for all the latest news sign up to our free digital fortnightly magazine by emailing post@movepublishing.co.uk

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Cover Story 36 Talent in the City Spexy Beast - Alan Carr Interview 39 Ask the Expert Innovative Ideas

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: Dina Karim and Emma Pinch.

Email post@movepublishing.co.uk Telephone 0151 709 3871 Fax 0151 707 1678 Credits Your Move: Peter Kelly – Streetlife.

Tilly Hamilton – Interiors.

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 Cover Story 41 Interiors Perfectly Framed

06 Four Best Buys The Hottest Properties on the Market

44 Bit of a do New Restaurant Adds Spice to Kings Dock

24 Four Best Lets The Best of the Letting Market

47 Hot in the City Liverpool Shakespeare Festival launch

Cover Story 26 Hot Topic Student Living

49 Hot Ticket Your guide to the end of August

29 Hot off the Press New Health Centre for Kensington 30 Hot and Happening All the latest property news 33 Have Your Say Should Rioters Have Their State Benefits Taken Away?

35 Movers Living in The Parks

Cover Story 50 Mens’s fashion Blistering Blazers Cover Story 51 Women’s fashion Beautiful Blazers 53 Table Talk Phil Hartley-Chamber of City Residential at The Living Room 54 Streetlife Pride Festival Flies High

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Four best buys WHAT’S ON THE MARKET? WINHILL LODGE, WOOLTON PARK L25

SUE BULLEN sales manager at Sutton Kersh Allerton Road Sales Office VIEW NOW 0151 734 0666

How much? £265,000 Number of bedrooms Two bedrooms with garage Close to Situated in the prestigious area of Woolton Park and close to Calderstones Park Benefits from Spacious accommodation, with the master bedroom having an en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe Best feature Private and exclusive residential area in a South Liverpool suburb, benefiting from an elevated position with stunning views Agent’s view “Viewing highly recommended to appreciate the standard of this beautiful presented property which has been modernised by the present owners.”

HIGHER ROAD, HALEWOOD L26

KATE GOSTELOW associate partner at Loc8 Estate Agents VIEW NOW 0151 526 0021

How much? £249,000 Number of bedrooms Three Close to Baileys Lane, motorway links to M57 and M62 Benefits from Exceptional standard of finish Best feature Enclosed, secluded south facing garden Agent’s view “1930s detached bungalow with an abundance of character features including leaded light stained glass windows and original timber doors. Set in substantial grounds, with modern kitchen and bathroom.”

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE NAVIGATION WHARF, BRUNSWICK QUAY L3

MATTHEW CHAMBERS sales consultant at Jones Lang LaSalle VIEW NOW 0151 242 6490

How much? £259,950 Number of bedrooms Two/three Close to Liverpool Marina Benefits from Rear garden, driveway and garage Best feature First floor living room and balcony with views across Liverpool Marina Agent’s view “This town house is tastefully presented throughout. The first floor lounge and balcony provide superb views across Liverpool Marina. Outside there are gardens to the front and rear and a driveway leads to the integral garage.

Viewing is recommended to appreciate this standard of waterside living.”

SANDFIELD ROAD, WOOLTON L25

NICK STOTT managing director at HOMEsure Property VIEW NOW 0151 722 2222

How much? £179,000 Number of bedrooms Two Close to This property is within close proximity of Woolton Village, Reynolds Park, Lee Park Golf Club and Gateacre Comprehensive School Benefits from Gas central heating, original features (conservation area), roll-top bath, modern kitchen and bathroom Best feature New kitchen, featuring solid worktops and a Belfast sink Agent’s view “This superb property is in a great location, as well as being within a highly desirable conservation area.

The property has been lovingly and sympathetically modernised to feature a high-specification finish while emphasising the original features.”

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Colonnades

£279,999

**REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE** Second floor apartment in the exclusive Colonnades development on the Albert Dock. Briefly comprising fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, lounge and dining area, two double bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom. The property benefits from a secure underground parking space, a 24hour concierge service and many original features including exposed brickwork and steelwork, vaulted ceilings and multipaned windows with views over the Albert Dock towards the city.

The Foundry

Opportunity to buy a 50% share of an apartment at a new development in the Ropewalks area. This top floor apartment comprises living and dining area, fitted kitchen, double bedroom, and fitted bathroom.

Close to all the Liverpool ONE development. Ideal for first time buyers.

Navigation Wharf

Commutation Plaza

£65,000

Well-presented apartment. Briefly comprising of open plan living and dining area, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, one double bedroom and bathroom. The property benefits from views over St. George's Hall, Liverpool's Museum

Manolis Yard

£229,950

Beetham Tower

£925,000

£130,000

An opportunity to purchase a 2 bedroom apartment in Beetham Tower, in the heart of The Business District. Entrance hall, open plan living, dining and kitchen area. The master bedroom has en-suite shower room, and family bathroom.

Duke Street

Its original features include sash windows with wooden shutters, two grand fireplaces, beautiful plaster relief work, deep skirting, and a glorious sweeping staircase.

The rear of the property is a landscaped patio area with a gravelled area providing parking for up to 4 vehicles and houses a small garden shed.

£259,950

Situated in the heart of a cul de sac with views of the Liverpool Marina. This town house property offers the best of Waterside Living. A superb first floor living room takes advantage of the marina views. A timber decked balcony and rear walled garden are added features. The property benefits from driveway parking and a single garage. Viewing is a must to appreciate this property.

Stunning duplex penthouse apartment situated in the vibrant Ropewalks area of the City. The property comprises of lounge, dining room / 3rd bedroom fully fitted kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite, bathroom and second bedroom.

Benefiting from both a balcony and a roof terrace this penthouse offers exceptional outside space for City Centre living. The property provides panoramic views to both Cathedrals and comes with a secure underground parking space.

Falkner Square

£52,500

£129,950

A well presented top floor apartment.

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

Email: liverpoolsales@eu.jll.com

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£183,150

For the month of August, Grosvenor have selected this 3rd floor apartment, to be offered at an amazing £183,150 Originally on the market at £203,500 with a saving of £20,000 you can secure this amazing property, which benefits from 24 HOUR CONCIERGE, has two double bedrooms, master bathroom with EN-SUITE to main bedroom.

Please quote DEAL OF THE MONTH when booking to avoid disappointment.

- 0151 242 6490.

Unity

£300,000

Duplex apartment. Briefly comprising open plan living area, fully fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms, en-suite and separate shower room. The property features a balcony with impressive views of The River Mersey and The Three Graces. The property comes with one secure parking space, 24 hour concierge and communal gym.

Viewing is a must.

One Park West

£198,500

One Park West

£180,400

A Ninth floor, Fully furnished, 2 bedroom apartment in the residential element of Grosvenor's Award Winning Liverpool One, One Park West. The apartment comprises a fully fitted contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances, open plan lounge and dining area - two double bedrooms, two fully tiled bathrooms with chrome fittings and oversized mirrors (ensuite to master bathroom)

Fifth floor, 2 bedroom apartment comprises fully fitted contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances, open plan lounge and dining area two double bedrooms, two fully tiled bathrooms with chrome fittings and oversized mirrors (en-suite to master bathroom) and a Video entry phone with 'Call Concierge' feature.

St Pauls Square

Kings Dock Mill

£96,950

Two bedroom apartment situated on the 8th floor of this popular development in the Business District.

The property comprises open plan living and kitchen area with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms and two contemporary bathrooms. To the lounge there are floor-to-ceiling glass doors which open to a balcony overlooking the square

£149,950

Situated in the Baltic Triangle, this town house style apartment offers easy access to both the waterfront and City alike. Briefly comprising open plan living, lounge and dining area, with private front door, integrated kitchen, with access to courtyard of development. Stairs leading up to two bedrooms and fully tiled bathroom.

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Letting List Kings Dock Mill

£475pcm

1 Bedroom Unfurnished

Kings Dock Mill

Benson Court

£500pcm

Spacious one bedroom unfurnished apartment, centrally located on Benson Street. Comprising open plan living kitchen and dining area, included fitted appliances, one bedroom and bathroom. The apartment benefits from original features, is offered unfurnished and is available middle of September.

Harrington Chambers

£550pcm

Situated in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. The apartment comprises of a double bedroom, with study. Open plan living area and kitchen, including dishwasher, fridge freezer and washer dryer. The property is offered fully furnished and is available now

£475pcm

1 Bedroom Unfurnished

Kings Dock Mill

£525pcm

1 Bedroom Furnished

Ability Penthouses

£600pcm

1 Bedroom Unfurnished

Ability Penthouses

£625pcm

1 Bedroom Unfurnished

Catherine House

£595pcm

Two bedroom unfurnished apartment. Comprising open plan fully fitted kitchen/ living area with sash windows, two bedrooms (master en-suite) and bathroom. Situated in the Georgian Quarter, close to amenities, Liverpool's cathedrals and theatres. Also benefitting from secure allocated parking.

The Waterside

£725pcm

Brand new, 7th floor apartment, in a dockside location. Comprising open plan living kitchen and dining room, two double bedrooms (master with ensuite) and small balcony. The apartment is offered fully furnished to a high standard.

Huskerson Street

£650pcm

2 Bedroom Unfurnished

Kings Docks Mill

£675pcm

2 Bedroom Furnished

Kings Dock Mill

£750pcm

2 Bedroom Furnished

Ability Penthouses

West Quay

£820pcm

Well-presented 4th floor apartment situated in the highly desirable Wapping Dock development. Splitlevel reception area, separate kitchen, two double bedrooms, the master benefiting from en-suite, and bathroom. Offered furnished and benefits from secure parking and views towards the river.

Waterloo Warehouse

£1000pcm

Briefly comprising two DOUBLE bedrooms (master with en-suite), open plan living area which offers views over Waterloo Dock and towards the River Mersey, separate fitted kitchen and contemporary bathroom. The apartment is available fully furnished to a high standard and comes with allocated parking.

Ability Penthouses

£825pcm

2 Bedroom Unfurnished

Ability Penthouses

850pcm

2 Bedroom Unfurnished

£600-£800pcm Ability Penthouses

We are pleased to offer a selection of one and two bedroom apartments in the prestigious Ability Penthouses development. Located above the Hilton the apartments have full access to the hotels gym & leisure facilities. With views over the Albert Dock, City & Liverpool One the apartments are completed to a high specification with a mixture of furnished and unfurnished apartment to choose from.

One Beds from £600pcm Two Beds from £800pcm

£850pcm

2 Bedroom Furnished

Tower Building

£900pcm

2 Bedroom Furnished

Falkner Square

£900pcm

2 Bedroom Furnished.

Email: liverpoollettings@eu.jll.com

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city sales - 0151 330 5321 Preston Point, City Centre

Bankside Court, Litherland

From £67,500

£78,000

• 2 1 Bed Apartments • 75% Shared Ownership • Fully Fitted Kitchen • Close to all Amenities

• 1st floor 2 Bed Apartment • Open Plan Lounge and Kitchen • Parking • Close to Local Amenities

Brompton Court, Sefton Park

£110,000

• 2nd Floor 2 Bed Apartment • Separate Kitchen • Juliet Balcony to Lounge • Parking

• 2 bedroom top floor • GCH and Double Glazing • Parking • Popular location

£128,950

• 2nd Floor 2 Bed Apartment • Fitted kitchen with Intergraded Appliances • Double Glazing & Central Heating • Allocated Parking

• 3 Storey 2 Bed Mews House • 2 Shower Rooms • Open Plan Living to the 1st Floor • Integral Garage

£184,950

NEW!

• 2nd Floor 2/3 Bed Duplex Apartment • En-Suite to Master • Split Level Reception Room • Roof Terrace

NEW!

£89,950 • 4th Floor 2 Bed Apartment • Open Plan Living • Laminated Flooring • Balcony, Parking

PRICE

Royal Quay, Docklands

£110,000

NEW!

NEW!

£154,950 • 3 Bedroom double duplex apart • Exposed beams and brickwork • Open plan Lounge • GCH and DG

NEW!

• Duplex 2 Double Bed Apartment • En-Suite and Fitted Wardrobes to Master • Allocated Parking • Views of the River Mersey

£91,950 • 2 bedroom apartment • Balcony • Fitted Kitchen • No Chain

NEW PRICE

Eden Square, Cheapside

£114,950

NEW!

NEW!

Devonshire Rd, Princes Park

£159,950 • 3 Bed Top Floor Apartment • GCH and Double Glazing • Views of the Anglican Cathedral • Parking

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Andrew Louis are acting in the sale of the mentioned property

Andrew Louis are acting in the sale of the mentioned property

and have received an offer of £215,000 Any interested parties must submit any higher offers to the selling agent before an exchange of contracts takes place

and have received an offer for £84,750 Any interested parties must submit any higher offers to the selling agent before an exchange of contracts takes place

The Colonnades, Albert Dock

Sales: 0151 330 5333. Lettings: 0151 330 5321 City Centre Office, Muskers Building, 1 Stanley Street, L1 6AA

Pall Mall, City Centre

• Two double bedroom apartment • Lift access • Balcony • City Centre location

London Court, City Centre

Waterloo Warehouse, Docklands

£199,950

NEW

• 2nd Floor 2 Bed Apartment • En-Suite to Master • Timber Decked Balcony • Parking

Upper Hampton St, Georgian Quarter

£119,950

Armstrong Quay, Docklands

PRICE

City Quay, Docklands

£103,500

Bethal Grove, Aigburth

NEW

The Reach, City Centre

Ellerman Road, Docklands

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22 years established 1989

city lets - 0151 330 5333 Wavertree Gardens, Wavertree

Chandlers Wharf, City Centre

Croxteth Road, Sefton Park

Aigburth Road, Aigburth

£550pcm

£695pcm

£495pcm

£450pcm

• 2 3 bedroom apartments • Excellent location for student lets • Parking • Close to city centre

• 2 Bed Apartment • En-suite to Master • Unfurnished • Open Plan Living

• Top Floor 2 Bed apartment • Unfurnished • Modern Kitchen • Off Road Parking

• 1 Bed Apartment • Unfurnished • Beautifully Refurbished Victorian Property • Off Road Parking

Dentwood Road, Dingle

£425pcm

NEW!

• 2 bedroom terrace house • Gas central heating • Double glazing • Rear yard

Staten Court, City Centre

Waterloo Quay, Docklands

Oak House Park, Walton

£750pcm

£575pcm

£415pcm

• 4th floor 2 Bed Apartment • En-Suite to Master • Furnished • Decked Balcony

• 2 Bed Apartment • Unfurnished • Fitted Kitchen with Intergraded appliances • Parking

• 2 Double Bedroom Apartment • Un-Furnished • GCH • Close to Local Amenities

prescot sales & lets - 0151 292 8880 Salisbury Street, Prescot

£75,000 • • • •

2 Bedroom terrace Parking Gas central heatin Double glazing

Lyme Grove, Huyton

£75,000 • • • •

Priced For Immediate Sale Investment opportunity 3 bed semi, gardens GCH & DG NO CHAIN

NEW PRICE

Esonwood Road, Whiston

Pendleton Court, Prescot

£129,950

£575pcm

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4 Bedrooms Semi detached house Garage Large garden

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Choice of 2 bedroom apart Fitted kitchen & bathroom Close to motorway links Allocated parking

Gloucester Road, Huyton

£89,950 • • • •

£114,950

3 Bedroom town house Gas fired central heating Attractive gardens No onward chain

Kemble Street, Prescot

£450pcm • • • •

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2 Bedrooms Re-fitted kitchen & bathroom Attractive rear garden Open aspect to the front

Manor Road, Haydock

£525pcm

Two bedroom end terrace Double bedrooms GCH & Double Glazing Viewing highly recommended

andrewlouis.co.uk

Greens Road, Whiston

• • • •

Three bedroom semi Excellent condition GCH, DG Large rear garden

Lickers Lane, Whiston

£124,950 • • • •

3 Bedroom semi detached Gas central heating partial double glazing NO CHAIN

Manorwood Drive, Whiston

£725pcm • • • •

3 Bedroom detached Seperate dining room En-suite Driveway for parking

Prescot Sales & Lettings: 0151 292 8880 Prescot Office, 19 Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34 5QA

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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 Hope Place

Unity Building

Canning Street NEW

NEW

Period Townhouse In Need Of Full Refurbishment Four Bedrooms, Basement Kitchen Ideal As A Project £325,000

Superb First Floor Apartment Next To Falkner Square Gardens Two Large Bedrooms Master Bed With En Suite £166,950

Hatton Garden

Park Lane Plaza

NEW Liverpool 3 Fifth Floor Luxury Apartment Two Double Bedrooms Open Plan Lounge and Fitted Kitchen Two Shower/Bathrooms Dressing Room Secure Parking Residents Gym £184,950 Eden Square

Cornwallis Court

Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment Heart of The Business District John Roca design, Parking Included No Chain - Competitively Priced £135,000

RED

Two bedroom apartments Buy as investments or for occupation Ideal Location close to Liverpool One Parking on site, No Chain, Incentives £121,000

Unity Building

NEW

First floor apartment, Realistic Price Two Bedrooms Secure Allocated Parking Heart Of The City, NO CHAIN £114,950

Offers Invited Two Bedroom Apartment Upper Ground Floor, Parking Ideal Investment Opportunity £107,500

Portside House

Leeds Street

RED

1 Bedroom Luxury Apartment Fitted Kitchen with Appliances Parking Available Offered Furnished and Tenanted £89,995

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NEW

Liverpool 3 Sixth Floor Apartment Two Bedrooms Allocated parking, Fitted Kitchen £89,950

Liverpool 3 Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment Open Plan Lounge/Fitted Kitchen Two Bathrooms Views Over Looking River Mersey 24Hr Concierge Residents Gym Secure Parking £230,000

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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 Park Lane Plaza

Leeds Street

RED

NEW

Modern style executive apartment Available As A Private Property Or Investment, One Bedroom Unallocated Parking £89,950

Liverpool 3 First Floor Apartment Two Bedrooms, Allocated parking Fitted Kitchen, Juliette Balcony £86,950

Leeds Street

Staffordshire Close NEW

NEW

Liverpool 3 Fourth Floor Apartment Spacoius Bedroom, Open Plan Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Juliette Balcony £79,995

Unity Building

End Terraced House Four Bedrooms,Two Reception Rooms Ground Floor Bathroom Cul de Sac Position. £69,950

Unity Building

Liverpool 3 Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment Open Plan Lounge/Fitted Kitchen Two Bathrooms Views Over Looking River Mersey 24Hr Concierge Residents Gym £300,000 One Park West

Kings Dock Mill RED

NEW

Possibly The Most Attractive Apartment In The City Three Bedrooms, Amazing Views Furnished To Designer Standards £2,250pcm

Brand New Townhouse Two Bedrooms, Newly Furnished Available Immediately Secure Parking £695pcm

Minster Court

Tradewind Square

NEW Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment Open Plan Lounge/Fitted Kitchen Two Bathrooms Views Over Looking River Mersey 24Hr Concierge Residents Gym £210,000

Purpose Built Apartment Two Double Bedrooms Seperate Kitchen, Furnished Parking Included £625pcm

NEW

Liverpool 1 One Bedroom Apartment Open Plan Lounge Fitted Kitchen, Balcony £550pcm

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• Three double bedrooms • Overlooking playing fields • Small garage with rear access • Substantial accommodation • Ideal for family occupancy • Requires upgrading

• Two bedroom apartment • Third floor location (lift to all floors) • Open plan Lounge/Diner/kitchen • Bathroom with white suite • Gas central heating system • In the heart of City centre

Princes Gardens Reduced To ÂŁ99,950

Peter House ÂŁ105,000

Tudor Court ÂŁ114,950

Argyle Street ÂŁ125,000

The Symphony ÂŁ129,950

• Three bedroom apartment • Second floor location • Lounge/diner • Kitchen, Bathroom • Double glazed windows • Electric storage heaters

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• Ground floor apartment • Two bedrooms • Well presented by owner • Private patio area • Easy distance of City Centre • Available with NO CHAIN

South Ferry Quay Reduced To ÂŁ140,000

Sleepers Hill ÂŁ150,000

Ellerman Road ÂŁ169,950

Navigation Wharf ÂŁ265,000

• Second floor apartment • Stunning River Mersey views • Two bedrooms • Fitted Kitchen • Secure undercroft parking • Near to Liverpool Marina

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• Superb duplex apartment • Three bedrooms, two bathrooms • Three Balconies • Views over lake and fountains • Easy access into City Centre • UPVC double glazed windows

• Modern town house • Fabulous Marina views • Two double bedrooms • First floor Lounge with balcony • Modern fitted Kitchen • Stylish Bathroom and en-suite

We advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sum of ÂŁ53,500. Any persons wishing to increase on this offer should notify the agents of their best offer prior to exchange of contracts: Venmore, Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2SH, Tel: 0151 236 4400.

Princess Gardens ÂŁ110,000

The Collegiate ÂŁ109,950

Fourth floor apartment One double bedroom Open plan lounge/fitted kitchen Balcony Double glazed windows Electric heating, Lift to all floors

Four self-contained flats Each flat with one bedroom Lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

GCH, DG in each flat Four parking spaces to the rear Each flat tenanted at ÂŁ325pcm

Upper ground floor apartment 2 bedrooms Kitchen Lounge Bathroom

Duplex apartment One double bedroom Substantial Terrace Superb location for access to restaurants and city centre • Spacious lounge/diner/kitchen

NOTICE OF OFFER 14 Sandalwood Close, Liverpool L6 5LW.

SALE AGREED Quebec Quay ÂŁ159,950

Waterside Apartments ÂŁ137,500

Southferry Quay ÂŁ129,950

SOLD

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Subject to Contract

Subject to Contract

SOLD

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Subject to Contract

• Superb 6th floor apartment • Two double bedrooms • Lounge/dining area/fitted kitchen • Stylish bathroom and en-suite shower room • Stunning river views

• Two bedroom apartment • Second floor location • Views of River Mersey & Marina • Secure undercroft parking space • Ample visitor parking bays • Close to Liverpool City centre

• Third floor apartment • Two bedrooms and en-suite • Lift to all floors • Lounge with Juliet balcony • Views of River Mersey and Marina

• Ground floor apartment • Two double bedrooms • Fitted wardrobes • Secure allocated parking space • Available with no chain! • Attractive communal gardens

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• Two Bedrooms • Large Balcony • Fully Furnished • Relaxing Views • Concierge • Secure Parking

Renaissance Building ÂŁ650pcm

• Two Bedrooms • Refurbished Throughout • Large Living Area • Fitted Kitchen • Furnished • Floor To Ceiling Windows

Bereys Building ÂŁ550pcm

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One bedroom Fully furnished Immaculate bathroom Excellent location Fantastic shopping facilities Secure development

Southferry Quay ÂŁ750pcm

• Two bedrooms • Furnished • Ensuite to Master bedroom • Tranquil location • Allocated Parking

Quebec Quay ÂŁ600pcm

• Two bedroom • En-Suite • Allocated Parking • Gas central heating • Fully Furnished

X Building ÂŁ550pcm

Kings Dock Mill ÂŁ575pcm

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Brand New One Bedroom Fully Furnished Great Location Fitted Kitchen Immaculate Bathroom

Old Hall Street ÂŁ775pcm

• Beetham Development • Located on the 7th floor • Two Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • Modern Styling • Offered on an furnished basis

View 146 ÂŁ395pcm

• One bedroom • Furnished • Fourth floor • Business district location • Available to occupy from 02.07.11 • Ideal for young professionals

• One bedroom • Furnished • Spacious living area • Available to occupy from 12.09.11 • £395.00pcm • Allocated parking & visitors pass

Kings Waterfront ÂŁ800pcm

• Stunning corner apartment • Two bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • Furnished • Breathtaking Views • Fantastic location

Kings Waterfront ÂŁ750pcm

• Furnished or Unfurnished • Two Bedrooms • Fantastic location • Brand new development • Astounding view's • Luxury city living

Henry Street ÂŁ500pcm

• One bedroom • Furnished • Available to occupy from September 2011 • First Floor • Ropewalks location

Kings Waterfront ÂŁ690pcm

• Unfurnished • Two bedrooms • 5th floor • Great views • Brand new • Superb Finish

Manolis Yard ÂŁ650pcm

• Two bedroom • Fully furnished • Ropewalks location • Second floor • £650pcm • Available immediatley

West Tower ÂŁ950pcm

• Two bedrooms • Two bathrooms • 26th Floor • 24 hour concierge • Stunning views

LET AGREED Bereys Building ÂŁ525pcm

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One bedroom Fully furnished Immaculate bathroom Excellent location Fantastic shopping facilities Secure development

Alexander Court ÂŁ550pcm

LET AGREED • Two Bedrooms • Ground Floor • Secure Parking • Furnished • Gated Development • Fitted Kitchen

Waterloo Warehouse ÂŁ725pcm

LET AGREED • Two bedrooms • Two bathroom's • Furnished • Secure parking • Spacious duplex apartment • Good location

Duke Street ÂŁ750pcm

LET AGREED • Two Double Bedrooms • Fully Furnished • Secure Parking • Fitted Kitchen • Two Bathrooms • Superb Location

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LET AGREED • Two double bedrooms • Furnished • Third Floor • Braidwater Development • Allocated Parking

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UPPER DUKE STREET

WATERLOO QUAY

HATTON GARDEN

VIEW 146

THE REACH

• Three Storey • Georgian Town House • Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Basement • Rear Courtyard, GCH

• Third Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Lounge/Dining Room • Fitted Kitchen • Modern Bathroom • En-Suite Shower Room

• Duplex Apartment • Secure Allocated Parking • Two Bedrooms • Modern Fitted Kitchen • En-Suite Shower Room • Bathroom/WC

• Eight Floor Apartment • Balcony • City and River Views • Secure Allocated Parking • One Bedroom • Open Plan Living Area

• First Floor Apartment • City Centre Location • Car Parking Space • Two Bedrooms • Modern Kitchen • Contemporary Bathroom

£500,000

£139,950

£137,500

£87,000

£86,950

NEW

NEW

NEW

NEW

NEW

THE REACH

HARKBRIDGE DRIVE

ANGLICAN COURT

UNITY BUILDING

PALL MALL

• Sixth Floor Apartment • Open Plan Living Room • Two Bedrooms • Modern Kitchen • Contemporary Bathroom • Secure car space'

• Semi Detached House • Two bedrooms • Lounge Kitchen/diner • Bathroom/wc • Cloakroom/wc • GCH, UPVC DG

• First Floor Apartment • Close to Anglican Cathedral • Walking Distance to Centre • Allocated Parking • Two Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge Diner

• Spacious Apartment • Second Floor • Business District Location • One Bedroom • Living Room • Separate Kitchen

• First Floor Apartment • Business District Location • Timber Decked Balcony • Two Double Bedrooms • Open Plan Living Area • Modern Fitted Kitchen

£89,950

£89,950

£115,950 NEW PRICE

124,950

£119,000

NEW

NEW

NEW PRICE

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CHANDLERS WHARF, L1

CABLE YARD, L3

LESTER CLOSE, L4

ANDREW STREET, L4

ALBION STREET, L5

• Two Bedrooms • Apartment • Unfurnished • Central Heating • Double Glazing • Parking available

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

• Two Bedrooms • Apartment • First Floor • Unfurnished • GCH, DG • Parking

• Three Bedrooms • Terrace • Unfurnished • Double Glazing • Central Heating

• 2 Bedrooms • 1st Floor Apartment • Part-Furnished • Central Heating • Double Glazing • Parking

£625pcm

£675pcm

£395pcm

£345pcm

£400pcm

CHELSEA COURT, L12

BEDFORD STREET STH, L7

PARKFIELD ROAD, L17

ARNSIDE, L21

HANSBY DRIVE, L24

• Two Bedroom Apartment • First Floor • Flexi Furnishings • Central Heating • Garden • Parking

• One Bedroom Apartment • Third Floor • Furnished • Central Heating • Double Glazing • Permit Parking

• 2 Bedrooms • Apartments • Unfurnished • Double Glazing • Central Heating • Parking

• 2 Bedrooms • Ground Floor • Apartment • Unfurnished • GCH, DG • Garden

• 3 Bedrooms • Semi-Detached • Unfurnished • CH, DG • Driveway • Garden

£450pcm

£450pcm

From £695pcm

£475pcm

£600pcm

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The Colonades

South Quay

Argyle Street

Stella Nova

Heysmoor Heights

Sovereign Chambers

Stunning apartment, One Bedroom, Must be viewed

Top floor apartment, Two double bedrooms, Must be viewed

1st floor apartment, T wo double bedrooms, Viewing recommended

Two Bed, Unfurnished Onsite Residentʼs Gym Rooftop Gardens

One Bed Fully Furnished Secure Parking

One Bed Fully Furnished great central location

£244,950

£225,000

£139,950

£425pcm

£475pcm

£500pcm

Hatton Gardens

Waterloo Quay

Shaw Street

Regency Chambers

View 146

Grove Street

Luxury duplex penthouse, Two double bedrooms, Secure parking

Two double bedrooms, River and dock views, Parking.

Two bedrooms, Large living room, Parking

One bed, studio style fully furnished spacious apartment

Two bed, fully furnished secure parking great city views

One bed fully furnished, Georgian Quarter location

£170,000

£134,950

£119,950

£500pcm

£500pcm

£525pcm

Alina House

Liberty Place

City Gate

The Collegiate

Central Gardens

Liberty Place

Two double bedrooms, Large balcony, Parking, Excellent price

One bedroom, Balcony, Secure parking

Two bedroom apartment, Kitchen/living room, En-suite shower room

One bed, duplex style fully furnished secure parking

One bed, fully furnished secure underground parking

One bed fully furnished secure allocated parking

£117,500

£114,950

£97,500

£525pcm

£550pcm

£575pcm

White Court

Fowlers Building

Princes Gardens

The Reach

Alexandra Tower

The Albany

Two double bedrooms, Realistically priced, Ideal first home

Top floor apartment, Two bedrooms, Cash offers

Two bedrooms, Additional study/ding room, Secure parking

Two bed fully furnished two double bedrooms

Selection of two beds, stunning views fully furnished

Two bed, duplex style fully furnished parking available

£94,950

£69,500

£109,950

£650pcm

£650pcm

£700pcm

Anglican Court

The Reach

Cable Yard

New Century Aparts

Waterloo Warehouse

Quebec Quay

Two bedrooms, Secure parking, Great price

Two bedrooms, Amazing views, Secure parking

Two double bedrooms, 80% fixed equity, Great price

Two bed, fully furnished, underground parking, spacious apartment

Two bed, fully furnished duplex style secure parking

Two bed, penthouse terrace, fully furnished secure parking

£99,950

£114,950

£79,950

£775pcm

£950pcm

£1100pcm

81/87 Victoria Street, The Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6DG 0151 231 6100 sales@cityresidential.co.uk • lettings@cityresidential.co.uk Your Move 19

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£2,500,000

• 2 separate properties • Consisting of 3 buildings • 5 bedroom detached house

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Rockside Road, L18

£275,000

• 3 bedroom semi • Lounge, dining room, kitchen • GCH, DG, garage, rear garden

Reduced for Quick Sale

Kestrel Grove, L26

£160,000

• 3 bedroom detached • 2 Reception Rooms • Gardens Front and Rear

SOLD

Tavington Road, L26

Tavington Road, L26

£199,500

• 3 bedroom semi-detached • Gardens front and rear • Double Glazing & Central Heating

Blue Bell Lane, L36

Woodford, Hillside, L25 £1,250pcm

Calton Avenue, L18

• 2 bedroom apartment • Private Parking and Garage • Landscaped grounds

• 5 bedroom terraced • Fully furnished • GCH, DG

£660pcm

• 4 bedroom terraced • Family Bathroom • GCH, DG

£310,000

Sandfield Road, L25

£179,000

• 2 bedroom end of terrace • Conservation Area • Courtyard to Rear

Waverley Road, L17

£175,000

• 3 bedroom apartment • Private Gardens Front and Rear • Lark Lane / Sefton Park Area

Priced for Quick Sale

£132,500

£1,040pcm

LET AGREED

Brookdale Road, L15

Greenfield Road, L13 £299,950 • 5 Bedroom Town House * 2 reception rooms, utility * Gardens front and rear, driveway.

FOR SALE

SOLD

LET AGREED

LET AGREED

Hattons Lane, L16

• 4 bedroom semi-detached • Largely extended • No chain, GCH & DG

REDUCED

• 3 bedroom semi-detached • 3 Reception rooms • Large garage

TO LET

Stevenson Street, L15

£330,000

• 5 bedroom detached • Conservatory & Gardens to Rear • Double Glazing & Central Heating

NEW INSTRUCTION

£750pcm

• 4 bedroom terraced • Large Courtyard with Barbecue • GCH, DG

Capricorn Crescent, L14 £120,000

Libra Close, L14

• 2 bedroom semi-detached • Kitchen/diner • Gardens, 3 available

• 2 bedroom town house • Quiet cul-de-sac location • Gardens Front and Rear

REDUCED

£87,000

LET AGREED

Gainsborough Rd, L15 £900pcm

Alderson Road, L15

• 5 bedroom terraced • Large Garden • Newly Refurbished

• 4 bedroom end of terrace • Large modern kitchen • GCH, DG

£660pcm

NEW INSTRUCTION

Belgrave Road. L17

£250ppcm

• 3 bedrooms • Gas Central Heating • Double Glazing, No Bills

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Whitman Street L15

£550pcm

• Mid Terraced House • 3 Bedrooms

REDUCED

Save 20% NO VAT! Martindale Road, L18 • 1 bedroom apartment • First floor • Fully furnished

£500pcm

June Road L6 • Mid Terraced House • 2 Bedrooms

£450pcm

Claribel Street, L8

£260ppcm

• 5 bed terraced • GCH, DG, Newly Refurbished • No bills

Romulus Street, L7 £115 per week • Mid Terraced House • 3 Bedrooms

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Four best lets WHAT’S ON THE MARKET?

NEW CENTURY APARTMENTS, 54 TITHEBARN STREET L2

LEE THOMPSON lettings negotiator at City Residential VIEW NOW 0151 231 6101

How much? £875 pcm Number of bedrooms Two Close to The city centre and local transport links Benefits from Two large double bedrooms with spacious open plan living area Best feature Large private decked terrace with views across the city Agent’s view “The apartment comes fully furnished to an excellent standard and offers a fully fitted and equipped kitchen, two double bedrooms, en-suite shower room, large living area and secure underground parking. The property also benefits from an excellent spacious seating terrace which is rarely found in the city centre.”

CLARKES CRESCENT, ECCLESTON, ST HELENS WA10

PAM FROST residential and commercial lettings co-ordinator at Amazon Management Services Ltd VIEW NOW 0151 531 9329

How much? £745 pcm Number of bedrooms Three Close to Situated in a well sought after area of Eccleston, close to all amenitites and excellent transport links Benefits from A good sized, mature garden and a paved driveway.

The back garden is a southerly facing, large, wellkept garden with a large outbuilding Best feature Two reception rooms with the rear room extended out through patio doors to a large timber decked area.

The hall and front lounge has parquet flooring and an open grated fire.

Agent’s view “The kitchen in the three bedroom semi-detached is finished to a very high specification. It comes with granite worktops and floor tiles, integrated washer/dryer and dishwasher, a stainless steel range oven and stainless steel American fridge with ice maker. It leads out through patio doors to the timber decked area.”

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PROPERTIES FOR RENT

ST MARTINS, CUCKOO LANE, WOOLTON L25

ERICA MOONEY sales and lettings manager at Andrew Louis VIEW NOW 0151 330 5321

How much? £1,500 pcm Number of bedrooms Four Close to Woolton Village and Calderstones Park Benefits from The property is furnished to a high standard with a large open plan kitchen, dining area, study/sitting area, cloakroom, and spacious lounge leading to patio and large landscaped gardens. It has four bedrooms including a master bedroom with an en suite, shower room and balcony. It also comes with a front driveway and a single garage Best feature Size, landscaped gardens, balcony and terrace Agent’s view “A rare opportunity to rent a beautiful home in a highly desirable location, offering four double bedrooms. This is an ideal family home or would suit a company let.”

THE ALBANY, OLD HALL STREET L3

IAN MURRAY director at C&D Properties VIEW NOW 0151 236 6611

How much? £695 pcm Number of bedrooms Two Close to Moorfields train station, the business district and the Pier Head Benefits from Two double bedrooms and en-suite Best feature Furnished to an exceptional standard throughout Agent’s view “A truly beautiful apartment which has been furnished to a very high standard and boasts a 24-hour concierge service, video entry system, lift access and a fantastic fitted kitchen with top of the range integrated appliances. All of this located in one of the city’s most iconic buildings.”

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One of Liverpool’s biggest assets is its universities. From the redbrick University of Liverpool to the international student attractor LJMU, to LIPA, one of the foremost performing art centres in the UK, HOPE and Edge Hill, students are big business in Liverpool. Your Move looks at the three sides of student letting: why landlords should let to students, the reasons students choose private accommodation and the tax implications for parents buying a home for their child off to university.

LANDLORDS With the current student population standing at 53,000 and planned to rise by nearly 2,000 in September, and with quality properties flooding the auction market, it’s never been a sweeter time to invest in the Liverpool student population.

“Students have had some bad press, historically portrayed as disrespectful revellers throwing all-night parties and playing loud music till the early hours but the truth of the matter is they can make excellent tenants,” says Lynsey Smith, office manager at Jones Lang LaSalle. “We have found that 2nd year students in particular, are crying out for quality, prime city centre accommodation in which to relax and study in peace and quiet. If we had another 100 two-bedroom apartments in the city tomorrow it still wouldn’t satisfy the current demand we have for this type of accommodation.”

As the student market remains one of the most buoyant and a pretty safe bet, property agents are eager to

point out to landlords the benefits of converting their portfolios to student lets. City Residential has also just announced a joint partnership deal with Liverpool John Moores University, which will encourage good practice amongst landlords and more diverse student accommodation available.

Managing director of City Residential Alan Bevan

explained the reasons for the partnership. “Whilst some landlords are reluctant to let to students we believe that they can actually be a real alternative as they will normally come with a guarantor whilst many will pay six or 12 months in advance.

“Our announcement today of the launch of Student Union Lettings, with our joint venture partner

Liverpool Student’s Union, hopefully highlights the growing importance of the sector and our intentions to play a huge role in it over the coming years.”

Understandably, some landlords remain cautious of letting to students due to their poor reputation, however the returns can often be greater than letting privately.

“From my experience

Example of student accommodation at Andrew Louis

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landlords tend to obtain a better return on their investment when renting to the student market and their parents tend to act as guarantor for the rental payment and dilapidations,” says Louis Anastasiou, managing director of Andrew Louis. “The disadvantage for landlords is that the terms of tenancy is short so there is a potential void period.

Students are young people away from parental control for the first time so the risk of property damage is greater.

Competition for students can also be a competitive market.”

Student lettings maximise rental income as your standard three bedroom property can be let to 4/5 students each paying up to £75.00 per week, per person.

Making it a very attractive option to any potential BuyTo-Let landlords.

Natasha Goodwin, lettings agent at Venmore, raises the issues landlords need to look at before taking the plunge.

She said: “Landlords must be aware that student accommodation will require higher maintenance due to the fact that there could be four students plus living in the property as individual households, therefore maintenance will increase more than a standard let. The properties must also be furnished and in most cases must comply with HMO (houses of multiple occupancy) regulations.”

The Merseyside Landlord Expo on September 22 will

be hosting a landlord clinic with Steve Latham, of Concentric Lettings, leading the seminar. Landlord’s questions on all property matters, especially on HMO properties, will be answered by the industry expert.

facilities in halls were really basic, we had to share toilets with the floor and people used to smoke everywhere.

When I moved out the landlord was great, the apartment beautiful and cheaper than university.”

STUDENTS

PARENTS

It has become almost standard now, and a rite of passage for students, to leave university accommodation after their first year and head into private accommodation.

Matthew Jones, a student at Sheffield Hallam, entered university accommodation in his first year and left for private accommodation in second year.

“The main reason is that it is a lot cheaper than university accommodation and you get a lot more space for your money,” he said.

“I’m now paying £64 a week plus bills, before I was paying £77 per week. There’s also a lot of advantages for example we can get things like Sky installed which we couldn’t at university.”

Lilian Hunter, who studied Sociology at Liverpool University, cited friends as her main reason for choosing private accommodation. “The problem with living at university halls is that most students are thrown together with strangers, some build friendships but more often than not count down the days until the end of the school year,” she said.

She said: “I loved the flexibility of moving out into our own apartment, with so much more space than uni accommodation. The

Another attractive proposition would be for parents of a student to purchase a property for their child to live in whilst attending university, then let the remaining rooms to other students to maximise the rental income to cover the mortgage on the property.

Julia Casimo, of John Kerr accountants, considers the tax implications to keep in mind when buying for your universitybound child.

“If the

parents keep the house in their own names, and the child lives in it, then any rent paid by the child and their housemates will be taxable on the parents using the usual rules for calculation of profits,” she says. “However the child’s share (of rent and expenses) should not be combined with that of other tenants. Since the house is staying in the parents’ names it stays in their estates for Inheritance

Tax and may (if it increases in value) be subject to Capital Gains Tax if it is subsequently sold or gifted to the child.”

“Putting the house in the child’s name solves some of these problems but creates others. Any rental income received from housemates will be taxed on the child, often at lower rates, (particularly if using the very generous rent-a room provisions). As long as the parents survive seven years from the purchase of the house, any value they transferred to the child will be removed from their estates for Inheritance Tax purposes.

“When the property is eventually sold, the child should be able to claim tax relief as it has been their main home.

The main

downsides are not tax related – finance may be much more difficult to obtain by the child and any equity in the property is exposed to the child’s future debt and divorce problems, should they arise.”

To visit the Merseyside Landlord Expo on Thursday, September 22, download your free ticket from www.merseysidelandlords expo.com

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Ask the Expert with Kate Handel Solicitor at Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors

My husband and I are lending our life savings to our daughter and her boyfriend so they have a deposit for their first flat. We will need the money back at some point in the future when we both retire. Is there anything we can do to protect the loan?

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It is now becoming more and more common for parents to provide the deposit monies to help their child or children buy their first home.

However, like you, not all parents are in the ideal financial position of being able to give the deposit money to their children so it is deemed to be a loan which will at some point in the future, become repayable. Therefore, it is vital that the money can be protected because if the loan is not legally protected then there is always the risk that the money will not be repaid in the future.

If your daughter and her boyfriend are getting a mortgage, the mortgage lender would prefer this deposit money to be a gift rather than a loan. This is because they do not want anybody other than those named on the title deeds and mortgage to have any financial interest in the property and it is possible that the mortgage lender may insist on you joining the legal title and mortgage. If this was a feasible option then you could protect the deposit by way of a Deed of Trust which is a legal document that states the terms upon which the parties own the equity in the property. The information contained within the Deed details what money each party put towards the purchase of the property and how the net sale proceeds will be distributed once the property is sold.

Another option to formalise the loan between you and your daughter and her boyfriend is to simply take a formal Legal Charge over the property which would be a second mor tgage registered against the flat.

The Legal Charge itself would detail how much is being lent together with details of how much is to be repaid, and when.

Both a Legal Charge and a Deed of Trust sets out the terms of the loan and gives certainty to the arrangement so everyone knows where they stand with no room for confusion in the future!

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NEWS

Hot off the press LIVERPOOL’S LATEST NEWS

New health centre for Kensington Plans to build a health centre in the heart of the Kensington regeneration zone have been given the green light by city planners.

The major new Neighbourhood Health Centre, on Edge Lane opposite St Cyprian’s church, will provide a range of health services including two GP practices, antenatal care, baby clinics, paediatric audiology and vaccinations, minor surgery, dental services and a pharmacy.

Graham Pink, chief executive of developer LSHP, said, “The new Neighbourhood Health Centre will be a new landmark for Kensington, as it’s the first new building to be constructed following the demolition works in the area, and we believe it will be a huge asset to the local community.”

The developer LHSP has already successfully developed a number of community centres across Liverpool and Sefton,

including a new health centre, library and sixth form facility due to open at Childwall Fiveways in the autumn and the recently opened South Liverpool NHS Treatment Centre in Garston.

Gideon Ben-Tovim, Chairman of Liverpool PCT said: “This will be the tenth new primary care facility that LSHP have provided for us as part of our Out of

Hospital programme, which aims to create improved access to a wider range of services in local health facilities that are modern, friendly and accessible.”

The building will have a stunning, contemporary design, designed by architects Taylor Young, and will include inscriptions over the building’s entrance that resonate with the history of the city

highlighting the building as a centre for health and wellbeing.

There are also plans to backlight its message by night, ‘Love Life’.

The building work for Kensington’s new Neighbourhood Health Centre is due to start in January, and the centre is expected to open in early 2013.

CGI of Kensington’s Neighbourhood Health Centre

STORMING LIVERPOOL’S SPECIALIST LANDLORD SHOW One of the North West’s leading companies on asbestos consultancy has just announced it will be showcasing its most extensive display of the material at the Merseyside Landlord Expo.

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Liverpool-based Storm Consultancy is a specialist company providing health and safety risk assessment for event and property management.

Jonathan Cunningham, managing director, said: “We offer all the compliances landlords need to adhere to under one roof. We will be showcasing at the Expo information on health and safety, fire risk assessment, Legionella testing and asbestos. The stall will have one of the most extensive displays you can get, with all forms of asbestos on display triple-bagged, of course. It will show all the components asbestos is made from, which people don’t realise they

were made from.”

The Merseyside Landlords Expo is Merseyside’s only specialist landlord show, offering essential information through a range of dedicated seminars, as well as advice and landlord focused products to a highly targeted audience of property owners and investors. It will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Liverpool city centre, on September 22, featuring over 40 exhibitors.

There will be a dedicated panel of experts to answer any questions from health and safety issues, saving on tax and making the most of your property portfolio.

Download your free ticket now at www.merseysidelandlordexpo.com To book a stand and exhibit at this exclusive event contact Joanne Tait on 0151 709 3871.

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Hot & Happening HOT PROPERTY NEWS IN LIVERPOOL

C&D Properties’ Big Bash

The Key to a sizzling summer Leading letting agent and property management company Key Properties is

Director of C&D Properties, Ian Murray

To celebrate one year at their Tithebarn Street office C & D Properties is throwing a bash for friends and customers in late September.

The estate and letting agent will be bringing together its closest friends for champagne and canapé reception at The James Monro, on Tithebarn Street. There will be a live jazz band, free prize draw for a Delifonseca luxury hamper and a free goodie bag for the first 50 guests.

The estate and letting agent, formerly based in Everton, moved into the new city centre premises last year, and have enjoyed great success at capturing the large passing trade.

For lettings and sales enquiries telephone C & D Properties on 0151 236 6611 or visit www.cdproperties.co.uk

Sam Quinn

celebrating a sizzling summer, as in a departure from the traditional seasonal slump, demand for rental properties has increased.

The Liverpool and Manchesterbased agent has seen its spring/summer rentals boom with enquiries up 12.8 per cent on the previous four months.

Sam Quinn, director at Key Properties, said: “We put our success down to the professional service that we

offer; our rental guarantees, efficient turn around on lets and on-going customer support for both landlords and tenants.

“We predicted that 2011 would be the year of the rental – with a shift in demographic and more people than ever turning to the lettings market – and it seems that is indeed the way the Merseyside market is shifting.”

According to Key’s Liverpool office in Exchange Flags, Horton House, the most sought after properties are city centre apartments with two bedrooms and parking facilities.

Key Properties offers a turnkey solution, from hassle-free lettings to property management, which spans services from maintenance to fit-out and property refresh.

For more information on Key Properties visit www.keypropertiesuk.com or telephone 0151 244 5522.

DIY WILLS TRAP Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors are advising people to forget DIY wills and seek professional legal advice.

There is a growing trend towards people writing their own wills, and although it is entirely possible to make a will without seeing a professionally qualified lawyer, 30 Your Move

this is not without risks, the company warns.

Kate Handel, a solicitor at Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors, said: “We’ve recently seen a growing number of cases of people being hit with unexpected inheritance tax or having legal disputes over a will, because professional advice hasn’t been sought and they have missed some important

detail. For a relatively small, one-off fee, professionally drafted wills can help people save significant amounts of money on things like inheritance tax.”

To find out more about wills and probate law, talk to the experts at Paul Crowley Co Solicitors on 0151 286 4515 or visit www.paulcrowley.co.uk

Kate Handel

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PROPERTY NEWS

ABODE'S RISING STARS Crosby-based estate agent Abode has increased its letting team following a whirlwind demand for property since launching earlier this year.

The agent, who offers a bespoke service to customers, has hired an additional two lettings negotiators taking its total number of lettings staff to five. Mark Loughnana has been hired as the new lettings manager, with Michelle Jones and Mike Walton as letting negotiators.

Chris Charlton, a director at Abode, commented: “Demand for our properties is outstripping the supply. We have already let 30 properties this month and business is booming. As professional landlords ourselves we understand exactly what service a landlord needs, and in terms of finding tenants we have strategically partnered ourselves with local authorities, charities and corporate clients, to ensure our landlords get the very best tenants.”

He added: “We also have a free rent

guarantee scheme with our management service, digital itineraries, ARLA qualified lettings staff, and a referencing system that is second to none.”

Abode, who opened earlier this year, has been an instant hit in the area offering innovative solutions to

selling and buying, and now letting a property.

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

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Andrew Louis' new appointment

Andrew Williams

Andrew Louis’ city centre branch has appointed Andrew Williams as the new business manager for sales and lettings.

Andrew has nearly a decade worth

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of experience, previously working at Jones & Chapman in West Kirby, and Karl Tatler in Heswall, in both sales and lettings roles.

As new business manager he will be carrying out market

appraisals for both sales and lettings, and explain to landlords and vendors what the market is doing.

“It’s great to be working in a team which is so closely knit, and also in one that is so enthusiastic about selling and letting properties - in fact, many are let within hours of coming onto the market,” he said. “As an accredited and regulated agent, we have to ensure that all of our clients are protected, and that landlords, especially, are aware of the legislation that concerns them. My job is to make sure that they understand these.”

For more information on Andrew Louis’ city centre branch visit www.andrewlouis.co.uk or telephone 0151 330 5357.

Taylor Wimpey North West will be holding a FirstBuy event on August 20 and 21 where all your first time buyer questions will be answered.

Being held at Speakman Gardens in Prescot, The Deck in Runcorn and Cunningham Grange in St Helens, this event is designed to demonstrate to struggling first time buyers that there are options available to help them in their quest for home ownership.

FirstBuy works through a joint loan of 20 per cent from the government and Taylor Wimpey, which means that eligible purchasers only need put down a five per cent deposit and obtain a 75 per cent loan-to-value mortgage.

For further information call Speakman Gardens on 0845 071 8832, The Deck on 0845 071 8713 or Cunningham Grange on 0845 672 3872.

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The Parent Trap Q: My son is going to university and I am considering purchasing a house for him to live in, large enough to allow him to share with a couple of his student friends. I have recently inherited some money, so will not need to raise a mortgage. What is the best way to do this from a tax perspective, am I best to buy the property in my name or in my son’s? I am a higher rate tax payer A: There are a number of things you need to consider. Firstly let’s consider the position if you buy the house in your own name. This will make your son and his friends your tenants, assuming you will want to charge rent to his friends. You will pay tax at higher rate on rents received less any expenses, and as there will be no mortgage interest then there will certainly be taxable profits. I imagine you will not want to charge rent to your son, so his share of the expenses should not be claimed.

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When you sell the house, if it has risen in value you will pay capital gains tax at the higher 28% rate on any gain, after your annual exemption. In terms of Inheritance Tax the house will stay in your own estate and potentially be subject to IHT at 40%.

The tax position if your son buys the house is a lot more benign.

Your son will receive rents from his student friends who will become lodgers. If he has no other income then he can receive rental profits of up to his personal allowance of £7475 per annum before any tax is due. If he is already using his personal allowance (because he has a job for example) then he may also qualify for the ‘rent a room’ relief provisions which allow for £4250 of income to be earned tax free. Please note however that if more than two lodgers are taken the house may become a HMO (House in multiple occupancy) which I would recommend that you avoid.

If the house is sold by your son then (assuming the agreements with the student lodgers are structured correctly) then relief from CGT should be available on the grounds that the house has been your son’s main residence. The funds which you effectively gifted to your son to purchase the property will (subject to you surviving seven years from the date of the gift) leave your estate for Inheritance Tax purposes.

The real downside of your son purchasing the house is that you will lose access to the rental income it generates (as it would belong to your son), and its value will be potentially exposed to any debt or divorce difficulties which your son may have in the future. These latter risks could be reduced by the existence of a documented loan from you to your son of the funds needed to purchase the house, from which he could be released in due course when his future was more secure, but this does mean that the value of the loan stays in your estate for IHT purposes.

As always good professional advice will be required to ensure that you reach the best outcome for your particular circumstances.

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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HAVE YOUR SAY YOUR VIEWS ON BIG ISSUES “When kids get out on their own, you don’t know what’s going on. There’s no punishment really there, you wouldn’t know what to do when they get in with a gang. In our day, there were no clubs or anything, you just went out and played football or boxed, and then you went home and went to school. The teachers were real teachers then, they disciplined a child properly.

My philosophy as a comic is that there would be no trouble in the world if everyone just had a laugh.”

Stevie Fey

Following a week of the worst riots the UK has seen in decades, the government has joined shopkeepers and homeowners in cleaning up the streets of Liverpool. The government is now considering withdrawing some benefits for convicted rioters as punishment.

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Should Rioters Have Their State Benefits Taken Away?

“When it first happened I was really angry, because I’m from London, and the riots happened in Ealing, where I used to go to school and my family still live there. Originally, I would have said take away their benefits, their council houses and everything but I think there’s no point because it will just happen again. They should go to prison because they have caused mass damage and ruined people’s lives, and we pay for their benefits and they loot and ruin businesses.

However, there must be a better solution than taking away their benefits and having them evicted from council homes.”

Grace Powell LJMU student union staff

“I think taking evicting people from council houses won’t solve any of the issues that brought the riots about in fact it will just open a can of worms and make things worse. I work with kids from 11 - 25 and I give young people positive things to do to channel their energy. Maybe the government could promote more positive things and get young people more involved in music and drums, which would help them stay out of trouble I think.”

Joe Muscar youth worker

“The rioters were irresponsible with no concern for society, destroying our community for no reason. I definitely think the government should refuse to give them benefits. If they are receiving benefits then they should be given community work to do as well. They should do voluntary work before they are given any state benefits to show they deserve it.”

“They should absolutely be punished but I don’t think they should have their benefits taken off them, I think that’s just going to create more crime. If you cut their benefits it doesn’t fix the problem, it just puts a Band Aid on it, their kids will then grow up in a bad environment and they will turn to crime. I think they should be sent to prison because at the end of the day it was a riot and there was no reason for it.”

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Ian and wife Joan Guilfoyle, who both work at Renshaw’s factory, moved into The Parks development, in Anfield, after their former home was bulldozed by the city council as part of the area’s regeneration. They swapped their former threebedroom home for a four-bedroom house with garden.

The houses are slowly being knocked down and new ones like this are being built where they used to stand.

When we heard the council was buying our house under a Compulsory Purchase Order, we were a bit concerned.

However, once we heard Keepmoat was in charge of the new development we were really happy to go with them, and we liked the idea of staying in this area. Most of our neighbours have been our friends for 19 years and we didn’t want to leave Anfield.

Our former home was a three-bedroom Victorian house but this new build is bigger with four bedrooms spread over three storeys.

Joan’s mum lives with us so she had her own room but our sons had to share. Now our two teenage sons can finally get their own rooms as we have more space for everything. Downstairs my mother in law lives in a sort of granny flat, while on the first floor we’ve got the two boys.

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For the first time ever we have a beautiful, big garden.

When the council first told us we had to move out, one of the questions they asked was “where would you like to go?” Tongue in cheek, I said we wanted a four bedroom house with a garden, with all my neighbours around us. It’s everything we wished for and something we never thought we would be able to afford.

I’m a huge Elvis fan, and Stitch (from Disney film Lilo and Stitch) is a huge Elvis fan. My family buy me Stitch all in different themes like Halloween and Christmas and they’re all displayed on the stairs leading up to our room. We are slowly building up the house, adding built in wardrobes soon and new carpets.

Ian is in the Territorial Army and my youngest son, who has taken after his dad, is a big army fan. When the boys got their own rooms, he got the chance to display all his army figurines and decorate his room in an army style.

For more information about Keepmoat and its developments visit www.keepmoathomes.co.uk, or visit their showhome in The Parks, off Robson Street, Anfield, L5 6QL or telephone 0151 260 4714.

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Alan Carr is fast becoming a national treasure. Since he burst onto our screens six years ago he’s fronted a string of top-rated shows including The Friday Night Project, Alan Carr’s Celebrity Ding Dong and his latest, Alan Carr: Chatty Man, scooped a TV Choice Awards Best Entertainment gong. Four years after the juggernaut success that was his last tour, he’s hitting the road again. Alan talks to Your Move about touring, talent and tugboats. interview by EMMA PINCH

What prompted you to hit the road again?

Stand up is my safety blanket. I hope my TV career lasts, but when it inevitably comes to an end, I’ll always have stand up.

I adore stand up. I love the spontaneity of it all. Within reason you can do whatever you want. You haven’t got to cut bits out to make sure it fits the 12 minutes before the ads. It’s such a buzz.

It’s also nice to know that I won’t have to earn money by going into the jungle and eating crocodiles’ testicles.

What can we expect from Spexy Beast? I’ll talk about my other half and my dog. Personal stuff always goes down well. But in the end, it’s stand up – not Piers Morgan’s Life Stories. Thank God, I don’t have to burst into tears every few minutes. I’m into detailing the minutiae of life. I’m never going to do an hour about tugboats. My audience know what

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they want from me. The chat show has freed me up - my style is looser now, I’m happier to go off piste. Spexy Beast will be about things that have tickled me that day.

Are you a political animal? I’ve never been political. I recently tried to do a bit about the Middle East but people didn’t like it. Comedy has become so big now that journalists ask me for my opinion on the economy. I tell them, ‘I’m just a stand-up comedian. I’ve no bloody idea!’ I get Tweeted by people saying, ‘please, please do a piece about Libya’.

But they’re asking the wrong person.

People overrate comedians. Much as I would like to sort it out for them, I’m afraid I can’t. I half expect people to hand me Gadaffi’s phone number and say, ‘Have a word Alan?’

Comedy’s massive at the moment.

Is there anything that winds you up about it?

I’d love to be one of those clever-clever comics but I’m not. My audience want warmth and funny stories. And I don’t think that’s a bad thing. I do think there’s a snobbery in the broadsheets sometimes about comedy. The critics write these incredible reviews: ‘I didn’t laugh once,

but what an amazing take on tugboats.

Five stars.’ It winds me up when people try to be clever for its own sake.

I recently watched a documentary about Cary Grant. Some contributors were saying, ‘He was the most unsophisticated man in the world. He never knew what wine to order. He was not good with the ladies.’ But so what? He picked his roles because he knew people wanted to see him as Cary Grant. Perhaps I’m comedy’s answer to Cary Grant.

How has life changed since you became famous?

Things just keep getting better and better for me. I was on holiday recently and I picked up a magazine about house renovations. The first article I turned to had the headline: ‘Make your bedroom as camp as Alan Carr’. It’s funny when people mention your name and everyone knows what they’re talking about. It’s great when you become a byword for something.

Alan Carr: Spexy Beast is on at the Liverpool Echo Arena from 25-26 October. Tickets cost £31 and are available on 0844 8000 400 or at www.echoarena.com

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BORN 14 June 1976 in Weymouth, Dorset.

Grew up in Northamptonshire where his father Graham was a football manager.

––– EDUCATION Weston Favell School, BA in Drama and Theatre Studies at Middlesex University.

––– CAREER After a string of dead end jobs Carr moved to Manchester, where his comedy career took off with a once monthly show. In 2007, after various appearances on daytime TV and at the Edinburgh Festival, he made his presenting debut on Radio 2 with Alan Carr’s Christmas Box. He went on to present The Friday/ Sunday Night Project on Channel 4 with Justin Lee Collins and then star regularly in Alan Carr’s Celebrity Ding Dong and Eight Out of Ten Cats. In 2009 he got his own chat show, Alan Carr: Chatty Man.

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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.

A modern, rustic kitchen Once the school holidays are over we are going to refurbish the kitchen, which we inherited with the property when we moved in over 10 years ago. I have always dreamed of a rustic-style kitchen, my family on the other hand want more of a contemporary look. Is there any way to combine the two styles, so everybody is happy?

The simple answer is yes; it is possible to create a rustic style of kitchen with a contemporary twist. To achieve this look, wood cupboards with simple panelled doors are perfect. Glazed wall units, plate and bottle racks enhance the rural look and give easy access to everyday items. You can start to create a more contemporary scheme by selecting stainless steel appliances with their modern streamline look. When you’re looking for flooring and worktop choices, I would choose a more traditional scheme-natural materials and earthy textures such as granite and stone are perfect. Your choice of wall tiles can also allow you to experiment with the contemporary twist. I have found some fantastic tiles which would look perfect in the scheme you are trying to create. The tiles are from Fired Earth, an iridescent glass mosaic called Sandstone Fusion. They will bring a shimmer to your walls and a lustrous light to your kitchen.

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PERFECT SHADE OF WOOD I have a fireplace in my bedroom, the surround is wooden and beautiful but unfortunately I really don’t like the colour.

Would I be able to stain the wood a different colour? And if this is possible how would I go about it?

It is very easy to stain wood a darker colour but it is almost impossible to lighten wood with a stain. If you want to keep the natural wooden texture there are basic steps which should give you a professional finish. Firstly you will need to remove any varnish, ecofriendly paint strippers are easier to use. You may need to use wire wool or an old tooth brush to get into any detailing. Next wash the wood with clean water and leave the surround to dry. Sanding down the wood would be your next stage, remember to remove any dust residue when you have finished.

Next treat the wood with Danish or Teak oil and it should be ready for you to apply the new stain. When the stain has dried give the wood a good buffing with a soft lint free cloth and you should be left with a fire surround you adore.

The new pendant light available from John Lewis would meet your requirements perfectly. The Rikka pendant is delightful; handcrafted from beautiful natural wood, the organic shape will compliment the Scandinavian scheme of your home and add excitement and texture to your hallway. www.johnlewis.com

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6. Rectangular bike chain photo frame by Creative Gifts, £10, Not On The High Street. 7. 3 Aperture Rococo style photo frame, £25, Marks and Spencer. 8. Umbra Fotofalls desktop photo tree, £36.95, Selfridges.

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HOMES FOR SALE/TO LET L2 £109,000 St Marys Gardens 2 Bed Apartment, Fitted Kitchen, Double Glazing, Allocated Parking Space

£53,999 Shaw Street Top Floor 1 Bed Apartment, Spacious Living Accommodation, High Ceilings and Feature Sash Windows, Parking Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333

L7 £107,500 Harrington Chambers 2 Bed Duplex Apartment, Fitted Kitchen with Appliances, GCH, viewing recommended

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

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333

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

L17 £139,950 Sefton Park Substantial price reduction. Sefton Park area. A 2 bed lower ground floor apartment in purpose built building, main bedroom with en-suite, second double bedroom, bathroom with new suite, fitted kitchen, large lounge with bay window, gas central heating, alarm and entry phone system. New carpets / blinds, decorated to a high standard – must be viewed to appreciate. Ideal residential or buy to let investment.

Tel 07853065437

£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 Amazon Management Services Ltd 0151 351 9329 £500pcm Henry Street One bedroom, Furnished, Available to occupy from September 2011, First Floor, Ropewalks location Venmore 0151 236 4400 £525pcm Renaissance Quarter 1 bedroom apartment unfurn lounge/ dining room close to all local amenties

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114 Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

L3 £109,950 The Reach 2 Bed Apartment, Open Plan Living Area, Fitted Kitchen, Timber Decked, Balcony

£98,500 Bedford Road South Ground Floor 1 Bed Apartment, Laminated Flooring, Electric Heating, No Chain Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333

L20 £49,950 Worcester Court 1 bed studio apartment, Double Glazing Heated Ceilings, Separate Storage Space Parking Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333

L13 £83,000 Mariners Wharf , Docklands 1st Floor Studio Apartment, Separate Kitchen, gas central heating, Allocated Parking

£299,999 Woburn Hill 5 Bedroom Semi detached, Double Glazed, Lounge, Cellar, Games Rooms, 2 Bathroom, Fitted Kitchen, Gardens

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333 Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

L4 £67,950 Globe Street 3 Bed Terrace House, Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom Downstairs, Close to City Centre

£94,950 Clifton Road East 4 Bedroom Mid Terrace, Double Glazed, Two Reception, Large Family Bathroom, Fitted Kitchen, Rear Yard Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

£245,000 Wood Road No Chain, UPVC Double Glazed, 3 Receptions, New Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Gardens Front Side & Rear

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114 £136,000 Queens Drive 3 Bedroom Mid Terrace, Double Glazed , Gas Central Heating, Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Large rear Garden Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114 £129,950 Derby Lane 4 Bedroom Mid Terrace, Gas Central Heating, 2 Reception Room, Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Yard to Rear Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

£1000pcm South Ferry Quay Luxury 4 bedroom penthouse apartment , fully furnished to a very high standard large balcony overlooking mariner from one side and views over River Mersey from other side, secure parking.

Contact Ian: 07776136043

£139,950 Yelverton Close Offers Considered, Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Dining Kitchen, Front & Rear Gardens

£850pcm Waterloo Warehouse Penthouse apartment, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on the top two floors of a converted grain warehouse with views across the river. The apartment benefits from modern appliances and includes a recently upgraded bathroom suite and kitchen. There is an allocated parking space within a security controlled residents parking area.

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

Contact: Stephen: 0781 3004029

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114 £145,000 Bowley Road 3 Bedroom Semi Detached, Gas Central Heating, Double Glazed, Lounge, Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Gardens

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333

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£825pcm William Jessop Way Two Bedrooms, Large Balcony, Fully Furnished, Relaxing Views, Concierge, Secure Parking Venmore 0151 236 4400 £800pcm Kings Dock Stunning corner apartment, Two bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, Furnished, Breathtaking Views, Fantastic location Venmore 0151 236 4400

£650pcm Manolis Yard Two bedroom, Fully furnished, Ropewalks location, Second floor, £650.00 pcm, Available immediatley Venmore 0151 236 4400 £650pcm Renaissance Building Two Bedrooms, Refurbished Throughout, Large Living Area, Fitted Kitchen, Furnished, Floor To Ceiling Windows Venmore 0151 236 4400 Reduced To £575pcm Kings Dock Mill Brand New, One Bedroom, Fully Furnished, Great Location, Fitted Kitchen, Immaculate Bathroom Venmore 0151 236 4400

£775pcm Old Hall Street Beetham Development, Located on the 7th floor, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, Modern Styling, Offered on an FURNISHED basis Venmore 0151 236 4400 £750pcm Kngs Dock Furnished or Unfurnished, Two Bedrooms, Fantastic location, Brand new development, Astounding view's, Luxury city living Venmore 0151 236 4400 £750pcm Southferry Quay Two bedrooms, Furnished, Ensuite to Master bedroom, Tranquil location, Allocated Parking Venmore 0151 236 4400

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//// HOMES FOR SALE/LET £750pcm Kings Dock Furnished or Unfurnished, Two Bedrooms, Fantastic location, Brand new development, Astounding view's, Luxury city living Venmore 0151 236 4400

£700pcm Francine Close 3 bed fully furnished house. Large garden to rear. GCH, 5 mins from city centre. Parking space available.

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£395pcm View 146 One bedroom, Furnished, Spacious living area, £395.00pcm, Allocated parking & visitors pass

From £325pcm Belvidere Road 1/ 2 bed apartments unfurnished fitted kitchen secure entry system

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L4 £395pcm Frodsham Street Nice two bedroomed, unfurnished house.The property has a fitted kitchen and is part carpeted part laminate flooring. The house benefits from gas central heating and is alarmed. It is close to all amenities inc. transport, shops etc.

L15 £695pcm Lawrence Road We are pleased to offer this good size, 3 bedroom end terraced house in Wavertree.

The property in brief comprises of 3 good size bedrooms, lounge, large kitchen with double oven and hob and family bathroom.

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619 £675pcm Kings Dock Brand new exclusive development, One bedroom, Guest Room/Study, Fabulous Views, Furnished or Unfurnished, Immaculate new fitted kitchen, En-suite

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619

L6 £550pcm The Collegiate 1 bed duplex apartment furnished timber decked balcony allocated parking

Venmore 0151 236 4400 Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321 £650pcm The Atrium 2 bed apartment en-suite to master furnished balcony Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

£625pcm Pall Mall Spacious 2 double bedroom apt in Pall Mall. 5th floor, overlooking central courtyard of Bellway development.

5 mins walk from city centre. Available now on 6 or 12 month tenancy.

Julie 07815 000 333 £600pcm Quebec Quay Two bedroom, En-Suite, Allocated Parking, Gas central heating, Fully Furnished Venmore 0151 236 4400 £550pcm Bereys Building One bedroom, Fully furnished, Immaculate bathroom, Excellent location, Surrounded by fantastic shopping facilities, Secure development Venmore 0151 236 4400 £550pcm X Building One bedroom, Furnished, Fourth floor, Business district location, Ideal for young professionals

£525pcm Hampstead Road Castle Estates are pleased to offer this newly re-furbished, three bedroom terraced house off Sheil Road. The property in brief comprises of 2 reception tooms, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom with shower and yard to rear.

£495pcm Abbeygate Apartments 2 Bedroom 2nd Floor apartment off Wavertree High Street. The property briefly compromises of 2 double bedrooms, separate kitchen/lounge, new fitted carpet. It benefits from Fully Fitted Kitchen with Fridge/Freezer and Washer/Dryer, Gas Central Heating, Private Parking.

£595pcm Kensington 4 bed apartment furnished close to all local amenities off road parking Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

L8 £425pcm Upper Parliament Street 1 bed apartment furnished carpeted throughout double glazing Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321 £425pcm Dentwood Street 2 bed terrace house shower room GCS & UPVC windows

£795pcm Nicander Road Castle Estates are pleased to offer this 4 bedroom terraced property in a popular area. The property has gas central heating, fitted kitchen to include all white goods.

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619

L19 £575pcm The Old Fire Station Castle Estates are pleased to offer this 2 bedroom, part furnished apartment, which briefly comprises of 2 double bedrooms, open plan kitchen/Diner, balcony. All kitchen appliances are intergarated, carpets and laminate floor.

Property benefits from En suite to master bedroom, Jacuzzi bath. Private allocated parking.

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619

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Castle Estates 0151 738 1619 £390pcm Bank Road Ground floor 1 bed apartment unfurnished under floor heating viewing recommended

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£875pcm Belgrave Road Castle Estates is pleased to offer this 4 bedroom terraced property, located in a desirable area of Aigburth. The property briefly comprises of entrance hall/lounge separate diner/separate kitchen. It has 4 double bedrooms and separate bathroom/wc. Refurbished and benefits from a new bathroom suite and fitted kitchen Inc all modern appliances. Price is based on 4 sharers and council tax will be in addition to the rental price.

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

L23 £380,000 Moor Lane 6 Bedroom Extended Detached House. 3 Reception Rooms plus Conservatory. 2 Cellar rooms. Good Size Rear Garden Abode 0151 909 3003

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619 £550pcm Ullet Road 2 Bedroom unfurnished apartment in an excellent location with close links to Sefton Park and Allerton Road. The property comprises of Entrance Hall, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom fully tiled with shower, Fully Fitted and equipped kitchen. Gas Central Heating.

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619

£330,000 The Barn 4 Bedroom Semi Detached Converted Barn. 2 Reception Rooms. Modern Kitchen/Diner. En suite to Master.

Countryside views to front and rear.

Gardens. No Chain Abode 0151 909 3003 £325,000 Liverpool Road Period property currently being used as two dwellings having six bedrooms over three levels. Character features. Garden to the rear. Driveway to the front.

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

Venmore 0151 236 4400 Abode 0151 909 3003

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The restaurant is the fourth in owner Kabir Ahmed’s East Z East chain, and he recruited ACC Liverpol chief executive Bob Prattey to help him cut the ribbon. DJ Billy Butler and Lord Mayor Frank Prendergast and their families also joined in the fun.

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

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DESIGNERS All the world’s a stage or at least St George’s Hall will be when the Liverpool Shakespeare Festival strides into town.

The festival celebrates all things Bard-inspired and this year’s centrepiece is a performance of Romeo and Juliet in the Small Concert Room.

Other highlights include a series of youth arts projects

entitled Breathe, Wake, Belong, based on gang culture in Victorian Liverpool, contemporary dance and Combat Shakespeare. “A performance of Richard III like no other,” according to Lodestar Theatre director Max Rubin.

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Alice’s Wonderland adventures have thrilled children for more than a century and now an exciting new exhibition at Tate Liverpool explores how Lewis Carroll’s classic tales have inspired artists down the years.

Warrington-born Carroll was also a photographer and art collector and counted neo-classical luminaries like Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Sir John Everett Millais as friends. The new exhibition will look at how Carroll’s work influenced their work and that of subsequent artists, form surrealists like Salvador Dali to pop artists like Mel Bochner.

The exhibition opens on Nov 4 and admission costs £8. For more information visit www.tate.org.uk

Tasty frocks and toetapping tunes are the order of the day at a charity fashion show at the Albert Dock’s Pan Am restaurant.

EATING OUT

Summer Sizzle Stuck for something glam to do this bank holiday? Then head down to Malmaison to celebrate the last Saturday of summer in style.

The boutique hotel’s new outdoor terrace will be the venue for a sizzling barbecue where guests can enjoy sumptuous food and music in relaxing surroundings. There’s a hog roast, grilled prawns and mixed salad, plus a free glass of wine or beer and live acoustic sets throughout the afternoon.

It starts at 1pm and tickets cost £15.95, available on 0151 229 5000.

Local boutiques Boudoir Boutique, Weaver’s Door, Deja Vue and Bride Liverpool plus many more are showcasing their wares to raise money for Liverpool Unites.

There will also be performances from the likes of The Canary Cage, Chelc Farrell ft Leah McDonald’s School of Dance, House Fire and DJ Danny Wolf.

Proceeds will help Liverpool Unites raise £500,000 for a children’s play area at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Takes place September 2. Tickets start at £10 and must be purchased in advance.

For tickets and information email selinajayne@weaverliverpool .co.uk or call 07967 607467.

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coming this November The awards ceremony promises to be a spectacular evening of celebration, recognising and rewarding the achievements of many talented businesses and people. This is the city’s premier property networking event so don’t miss your opportunity to attend what is the biggest date in the property calendar.

award categories 2011 Best Affordable Home Best Property Law Firm Best Agent Website Best Estate Agent Best Letting Agent Innovation in Digital Marketing Best Commercial Scheme Best Property Newcomer Construction Company of the Year Best Student Accommodation Contribution to the Community / Fundraising Social Landlord of the Year To book your table or for sponsorship opportunities Call Jo or Fiona 0151 709 3871 Award categories information & how to enter Call Kim O’ Brien 0151 709 3871

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The biggest annual free music festival in Europe celebrates its 18th birthday this year and it promises to be quite a party. Over the August bank holiday weekend musicians from more than 30 countries will supply live music across six stages and 40 fringe venues. Williamson Square’s Made In Liverpool stage sees local legends like The Merseybeats, Amsterdam and China Crisis play, and new acts like Delta Maid and Fly With Vampires perform. Unmissible for any music fan. For more information visit www.mathewstreetfestival.org.

Spaceport, Seacombe is the destination for two days of super hero activity from 20-21 August. Visitors will be greeted by an Imagination Station Commander and get measured with a multi-planetary measuring tape to gauge their ‘superhero status’. Top cartoon talents like author and animator Daisy Dawes will host workshops to help children unlock their creative talent. Other goodies on offer include storytelling, animation workshops and face-painting. For more information visit www.spaceport.org.uk. Tickets start at £8.

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Test drive Halewood’s new Range Rover Evoque before anyone else in the world at a specially built offroad floating track at Liverpool’s Albert Dock. Tickets can be booked for a suggested £1 donation to the NSPCC, at the box office on the slipway alongside Duke’s Dock. For information visit www.landrover.com/experience

Prepare to be a-mazed at Brimstage Hall’s harvest labyrinth. A sheet of clues steers older explorers round the twists, turns and dead ends of one maze (duration about 1hr 30mins) while there’s a smaller version plus farm animals, tractor rides and a bouncy castle for little legs. Tickets cost from £5.25. For more information visit www.brimstagehall.com.

More than 50 overseas bands inject international flavour into a smorgasbord of Beatles-steeped shows. Impressionist Stevie Riks joins Steve Holley (Wings) and Alan White (Yes, Plastic Ono Band) for front The Solo Years on Aug 27 at the Philharmonic and elsewhere Liverpool Cathedral plays host to Let it Be Strings. Prices vary. For more information visit www.beatlesfestival.co.uk.

She has bigger hair, a bigger smile and by far the biggest following of any female country star alive today.

The legend that is singersongwriter Dolly Parton rides into Liverpool Arena this month to showcase hits like ‘9-5’, ‘Jolene’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’.

Tickets cost from £50 and are available from the box office on 0844 8000 400.

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We talk over lunch at the But what City Living Room on Victoria Street.

Residential can guarantee is that While dozens of city restaurants flats and houses advertised have come and gone over the last through their brand new Student 10 years, the Living Room has Union Lettings service are safe, remained a firm favourite, well-maintained and equipped consistently serving up good grub with the continuous support of a in classy surroundings. Since I dedicated lettings manager. last came here the restaurant Phil Hartley-Chambers, has undergone a revamp, director of City new white walls, Residential, has popped “We have set dazzling art deco over to give me the low mirrors and subtle up a onedown on the exciting uplighting giving stop-shop for new partnership it a feel of a 1920s they’ve launched with ocean liner. I university Liverpool John Moores must say, I like. students” University Students Phil’s starter Union. arrives - Pan Seared The scheme, he explains, is Scallops with Chorizo, two pronged. It aims to improve New Potatoes and Baby Plum standards of accommodation for Tomatoes. The first forkful students and offer specialist reveals that they’re flawlessly advice, and help landlords in and cooked. I look on with envy. I’m outside the traditional student trying to break my knee-jerk heartland of L1, L2 and L3 habit of ordering scallops market their properties to the whenever I see them on the menu vast university population. so I opt for Potato and Goats “We have set up a one-stop Cheese Soup instead, part of the shop for students seeking lunchtime special of two courses accommodation, offering lettings, for £9.45. The soup is velvety, property management and herby, with hunks of earthyspecialist advice on any aspect of tasting goats cheese, and their rented accommodation,” accompanied by warm bread. says Phil. “Every student coming The flavour’s much milder than through LJMU will have access you’d think. It still doesn’t dent

my scallop envy. is currently let to students and up My main is Pan Fried Smoked to three quarters of our landlords Salmon and Tarragon Fishcake have properties that could be let Served ‘Florentine’. It comes in a to students,” says Phil. neat stack of chunky fishcake, “Not all students want six hollandaise sauce, wilted spinach, bedroom houses and not all of topped with a soft poached egg. them want to live in the city I’m a sucker for punchy flavours, centre. There are places on the and the aniseed kick of the city’s doorstep that can rival it for tarragon plays well with the vibrant nightlife, great transport smoky snippets of salmon. links and a wealth of quality Phil makes another good amenities.” choice – Sticky Beef and Crispy Live music, a vibrant bar and a Ginger on a Mixed Herb Salad private dining room are features (£9.75). The salad stuffs in more that make Living Room a popular superfoods than you could shake destination for office Christmas a stick at - among them pea do’s. The season – brace shoots, baby spinach and yourself - kicked off edemame beans (no, I last month. A team don’t know how to of NHS workers “The peanuts pronounce them who couldn’t hold go with the either). “The peanuts their party over go with the beef really the Christmas beef really well and I like the period supplied well.” sticky sauce,” he their own tree, enthuses. while staff provided Phil says there’s a crackers and decorations constant requirement for good and a festive atmosphere. quality student accommodation The message being, whether in the city centre and on its it’s the Living Room you want or immediate fringes. six bedrooms and space to study, But landlords with property you should move fast. further afield can also reap the benefits of strong student For more information on Student demand.

Union Lettings go to “We want to push our student www.cityresidential.co.uk or accommodation offer right out phone 0151 231 6100. into south Liverpool,” he says.

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People lined the streets and followed the procession as the Liverpool Pride march passed through the city centre, concluding at the city’s iconic waterfront.

Revellers enjoyed the two stages, over fifty stalls, Zumba sessions, caged football matches and a host of street entertainment. The day ended with a dramatic balloon release, with hundreds of colourful balloons floating over the River Mersey.

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