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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM // ISSUE 340

07 JUNE – 20 JUNE 2013

LIVERPOOL’S GUIDE TO PROPERTY & CULTURE

BEHIND THE HEADLINES What's really going on in the property market

25 years of Tate Liverpool PART TWO

Retire in luxury at Renaissance, Neston

Help to Buy Step by step

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ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO RAISE A LARGE DEPOSIT? • LOOKING FOR A STYLISH HOME TO BUY? • ARE YOU TIRED OF PAYING RENT?

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WITH THE ‘HELP TO BUY’ SCHEME YOU ONLY NEED A 5% DEPOSIT

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Contents YOUR

EDITOR’S LETTER... Hello! Do you ever find yourself confused by what you read in the papers? Struggle to know what to believe when one headline contradicts another? Well, worry not. We’ve spoken to our friends in the know to find out the truth behind the stories and discover whether the property market really is on the up. As Tate Liverpool celebrates 25 years since its opening we meet artistic director Francesco Manacorda to find out what the gallery has in store. And if all this sunshine has got you keen to fill up your diary with social events check out our What’s On? page for all the best things to do in Liverpool this weekend.

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77 Features 06 Four Best Buys The hottest properties on the market

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42 Six Best Lets The best of the lettings market ON THE COVER

46 Hot Topic Behind the headlines 53 Ask the Experts Your property questions answered 57 Curriculum Vitae Steve Jackson of David Wilson Homes reveals all ON THE COVER

58 Hot off the Press Retire at Renaissance 59 Hot and Happening Charity success for Rendall & Rittner 63 Time Out Getting to know the property professionals ON THE COVER

Living 73 Interiors Under cover 74 Talent Francesco Manacorda of Tate Liverpool 77 Event LFC Legends 79 What’s happening? Trinkets and treasures at Crosby Emporium 81 What’s on? Paws for Claire House 83 What’s in store? Highlights of the high street

64 Help to Buy A step-by-step guide

85 Food & Drink Pruno review and the best spots for pizza

67 Event Wirral landlord event

86 Streetlife Albert Dock’s birthday bonanza

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Four best buys WHAT’S ON THE MARKET?

ERROL STREET, AIGBURTH L17

CAROLYN ANDERSON sales manager, Beech Estates VIEW NOW 0151 728 2585

How much? £129,995 Number of bedrooms Three Close to Sefton Park and Lark Lane. Benefits from A spacious living area and good sized bedrooms, with the added benefit of an additional room in the loft space which could serve as a study or playroom. Agent’s view “This is a good sized property with some updating required, which could ideally suit first time buyers, or somebody looking to refurbish property.”

STANLEY PARK AVENUE NORTH L4

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

How much? £98,950 Number of bedrooms Three Close to All amenities, Liverpool and Everton stadiums, and easily accessible to Liverpool city centre and all its attractions. Benefits from Two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, double glazing, central heating, off road parking, and rear garden. Agent’s view “This is an ideal family home, close to local schools and the shopping area, with good transport links.”

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE OLD KENNEL CLOSE, L12

LEAH O’NEILL senior valuer, Sutton Kersh VIEW NOW 0151 256 7837

How much? £450,000 Number of bedrooms Four Close to Coachmans Drive, Deysbrook Lane, West Derby, and leisure facilities at Croxteth Hall and Country Park. Benefits from Three reception rooms, breakfast kitchen and utility room, deluxe family bathroom, two bedrooms with en-suite facilities and all with bedroom furniture, a double garage, and front, side and rear gardens. Agent’s view “An immaculate and tastefully persented detached family home which offers well proportioned and spacious rooms, luxury facilities and fittings, and is situated in a private, gated complex - a fantastic buy for anyone looking for the ‘wow’ factor.”

BEETHAM PLAZA, THE STRAND L2

MARK DOBSON sales consultant, City Residential VIEW NOW 0151 231 6100

How much? £144,950 Number of bedrooms Two Close to Liverpool ONE and Albert Dock. Benefits from Secure underground parking. Agent’s view “The property, which demands an early viewing to appreciate the numerous features, briefly comprises of an entrance hall with ample storage space, living room with kitchen and dining area, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, second bedroom and bathroom.”

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Liverpool (North) T: 0151 256 1035 Liverpool (South) T: 0151 734 1412

Higher Road, Hunts Cross

Fallbrook Drive, West Derby

Zig Zag Road, West Derby

Zander Grove, Croxteth Park

Fulwood Road, Aigburth

Eaton Court, Allerton

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Four Bed Large Semi Three Reception Rooms Fully Fitted Kitchen Large Rear Garden Driveway For Up To 6 Cars EPC Rating: E

Detached Property Two reception rooms Three Bedrooms Conservatory

Detached Bungalow Two Large Reception Rooms Conservatory Modern Kitchen

Detached Property Three Bedrooms Three Reception Rooms Downstairs W,C

Three Bed Terraced Property Two Reception Rooms GCH System & DG No Onward Chain EPC Rating: E

One Bed Ground Floor Apart Communal Gardens Secure Entry Separate Garage in Block 8 No Chain Involved EPC Rating: D

£269,950

£212,000

£189,950

£168,000

£149,950

£115,000

Stamfordham Grove, Allerton

Lumley Street, Garston

October Drive, Anfield

Aspen Grove, Toxteth

Sark Road, Stoneycroft

Sandyville Road, Walton

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Three Bed Semi Detached Two Reception Rooms Front And Rear Gardens GCH & Double Glazing EPC Rating D

£105,000

Three Bed Mid Terraced Two Reception Rooms GCH System & Partially DG No Chain Involved EPC Rating D

OFFERS OVER £90,000 Modern Town House Three Bedrooms Lounge No Chain

Two Bed Mid Terraced Two Reception Rooms DG & Gas Central Heating Rear Court Yard EPC Rating: D

Mid Terraced Property Three Bedrooms Two Reception Rooms No Chain

Cash Offers Only Terraced Property Three Bedrooms Through Lounge No Chain

Offers Over £95,000

£90,000

£75,995

£72,500

£68,000

92 Kingsland Crescent, Norris Green

Priory Road, Anfield

Townsend Avenue, Norris Green

Belmont Road, Anfield

Neston Street, Anfield

Nixon Street, Anfield

We are acting for the mortgagees in possession and have received an offer of £59,950 for the above mentioned property. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the agent before exchange of contracts takes place to Northwood 15-17 West Derby Village, Liverpool, L12 5HJ 0151 256 1035.

• Mid Terrace Property • Requires Modernising • Suitable Investment Purchase • Three Bedrooms • No Chain

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£54,950

PUBLIC NOTICE

Mid Terraced 3 Bedrooms Two Reception Rooms Front and Rear Gardens Chain Free

Mid Terraced Investment Opportunity 3 Bedrooms 2 Receptions No Chain

£49,950

Mid Terraced 2 Bedrooms 2 Reception Rooms No Chain Involved

£49,950

PUBLIC NOTICE

Maidford Road, Dovecot • Mid Terraced • For Sale With No Chain • Ideal Investment or First Time Buyer Opportunity • 3 Bedrooms

£45,000

33 Cedar Street, Bootle We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £45,000 on the above property. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before exchange of contracts takes place to Northwood 15-17 West Derby Village, Liverpool, L12 5HJ 0151 256 1035. The energy performance certificate rating is D.

LIVERPOOL (NORTH)

0151 734 1412

0151 256 1035

Mid Terraced No Chain Ideal Investment Opportunity Viewing Recommended

£47,500 PUBLIC NOTICE

Bishop Road, Anfield

Garter Close, Croxteth

Rector Road, Anfield

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Mid Terraced Property Three Bedrooms Through Lounge No Chain

£44,950

End Terraced No Chain 2 Bedrooms Gardens Front and Rear

£40,000

Mid Terraced Property Requires Refurbishment Two Bedrooms No Chain

£34,950

LIVERPOOL (SOUTH)

0151 734 1412

T: E: liverpool@northwooduk.com E: southliverpool@northwooduk.com E : southliverpool@northwooduk.com : 76 Allerton Road, Mossley Liverpool, 1LW Hill, Liverpool L18 1LW A: 15-17 West Derby Village, Liverpool L12 A5HJ A: 76 Hill, Allerton Road, L18 Mossley

OV E R 7 0 O F F I C E S - LO C A L LY A N D N AT I O N A L LY

52 Anfield Road, Old Swan We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £32,500 on the above property. Any parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before exchange of contracts takes place to Northwood 15-17 West Derby Village, Liverpool, L12 5HJ 0151 256 1035. The energy performance certificate rating is E

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ADVERTISER FEATURE

Latest news and views from Liverpool’s leading independent estate agency chain

Issue 6

BUYERS BACK WITH A BANG! For potential vendors who think that the residential property market in Liverpool is moving slowly, then think again. Sutton Kersh is experiencing exceptional demand from buyers, with the Allerton and South Liverpool branch accepting offers on 16 properties in just seven days. The picture is the same in West Derby, where offers have been received on 18 properties during May. Meanwhile, the City Centre branch has reported 17 sales in May, which is a record for a single month. James Kersh, Managing Director of Sutton Kersh

said: ‘These figures show quite clearly that there is still strong demand for property in Liverpool, providing the agent is doing its job effectively. ‘We are seeing a shift in the mind set of both vendors and buyers who are working with us to achieve a sale and are more receptive than ever to the advice we are giving them.’ Of course a strong sales performance does not happen by chance and is as much about the expertise and commitment of the agent. ‘At Sutton Kersh we are fortunate to have a highly skilled and professional team with an unprecedented knowledge of the local market,

Record sales for City Centre branch

which gives vendors a distinct advantage,’ added Mr Kersh. If you are considering putting your house on the market and want to increase the chances of achieving a sale, talk to Sutton Kersh now

TEAM NEWS

SURVEYS SAVE MONEY

Colin Woods is the new Lettings Manager at the Allerton office. Colin has almost 30 years industry experience and is looking forward to working in the thriving South Liverpool lettings market.

Commissioning an independent survey on the property you are looking to buy can prove to be a very wise investment. The results of a survey of over 1,000 house buyers carried out by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) revealed that one in five of those who did not take a survey were subsequently left with significant repair bills. At Sutton Kersh our professional team of experienced and qualified Chartered Surveyors can provide you with a range of surveys, including a home buyers report. This is designed by the RICS with the aim of giving you professional advice on the condition of a property so you can: • make an informed decision on whether to go ahead with buying the property • make an informed decision on what is a reasonable price to pay for the property

Tony Donnellan is the latest addition to the Block Management team where he will help to build the substantial portfolio of properties that we currently manage. Having started with Sutton Kersh on work experience in 2010, Lydia Hetherington, 19, has progressed to the role of Lettings Clerk. She is also studying Graphic Design at Liverpool Community College. Well done to Lettings Negotiator Ryan Hudson who has recently gained his ARLA qualifications. 19 year old Ryan has been with the company for 11 months and is also due to start a degree in Building Surveying in September.

When you consider that buying a property is nearly always the biggest purchase anyone will ever make, not having a survey done is false economy

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take account of any repairs or replacements the property needs • consider what further actions you should take before committing to buying the property Ian Crompton, Senior Surveyor at Sutton Kersh said: ‘When you consider that buying a property is nearly always the biggest purchase anyone will ever make, not having a survey done is false economy.’ Don’t leave one of the most important decisions you will ever make to chance. Talk to our team of experts now about the independent report which is right for you. Call 0151 207 9966

HIGH FIVE! Strong April auction results placed Sutton Kersh in the top five best performing property auction houses in the UK, alongside leading names such as Allsops Residential and Bernard Marcus, according to statistics released by property journal Estates Gazette. The firm sold 91 of the 115 lots offered, generating proceeds of £6.5million. This takes the total number of sold lots for the year to date to 177 and total proceeds to £11.9 million – a 31% increase and a 34% increase respectively compared to the same period last year.

The Sutton Kersh Auctions team

FOR A FREE VALUATION AND MARKETING APPRAISAL OF YOUR PROPERTY CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SUTTON KERSH BRANCH NOW: ALLERTON & SOUTH LIVERPOOL 0151 734 0666 / WEST DERBY & CENTRAL LIVERPOOL 0151 256 7837 CITY CENTRE 0151 236 2332 / LETTINGS 0151 207 5923

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£575,000

£895,000 CABOT GREEN, LIVERPOOL, L25

THE CALDERS, LIVERPOOL, L18

An executive detached residence, semi secluded position, established location, five double bedrooms, spacious accommodation over two floors, impressive reception hall, ground floor wc & sitting room, lounge & dining room

An executive detached residence, situated close to Calderstones Park, a desirable & established suburb, generous plot, four double bedrooms, beautiful & mature gardens, well proportioned accommodation, entrance lobby

£475,000

STONEHOUSE MEWS, LIVERPOOL, L18

PARKGATE CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, L17

A detached true bungalow, extended and improved, well proportioned throughout, highly desirable location, situated within a private development, stunning views from the rear aspect, located on the fringe of Calderstones Park

An executive detached house, spacious accommodation over two floors, established & desirable location, reception hall, cloakroom & wc, sitting room & living room, family dining kitchen with sitting area, fitted kitchen

£475,000

£360,000

TARBOCK GREEN, PRESCOT, L35

MOSSLEY HILL DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, L17

A detached cottage, extended & characterful, versatile accommodation, spacious throughout, enclosed entrance porch , entrance hall, lounge & conservatory, large entertaining dining room, sitting room/study, kitchen

A superb first floor apartment, situated within a secure development, prestigious location, two bedrooms, substantial terrace & enviable views, video entry system, communal hallway & stair & lift access, entrance hall

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£550,000

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£349,950

QUEENS DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, L18

MAYFIELD ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L19

A spacious semi detached house, tastefully modernised throughout, many character features retained, four bedrooms, two good sized reception rooms, spacious dining kitchen, quality fitted units, a range of integrated appliances

A spacious character terraced, three reception rooms, six bedrooms on two levels, two forming part of a dormer suite, vestibule entrance & lounge hall, lounge & sitting room, fitted kitchen with morning room, utility room

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£349,500

£295,000

BURNHAM ROAD, L18

ALLERTON ROAD, L18

AIGBURTH DRIVE, L17

STAND PARK ROAD, L16

A traditional semi detached property, established location, four bedrooms Well Proportioned

Unique detached lodge house, two double bedrooms, charming & characterful, open porch

A stunning mews house, architect designed & alarm system, three bedrooms, on fringe of Sefton Park

A traditional semi detached house, accommodation over two floors, three bedrooms

£239,950

£225,000

W NE

£279,999

OIEO £285,000

W NE

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£309,950

£225,000

DOVEDALE ROAD, L18

DARBY ROAD, L19

AMPTHILL ROAD, L17

RIBBLEDALE ROAD, L18

Attractive semi detached, popular residential location, entrance porch & entrance hall, lounge & sitting room

An extended semi detached house, plus one bedroom self contained suite, well presented

A substantial terraced property, accommodation arranged over three floors, three bedrooms

Semi detached property, popular location, extended, entrance hall, through lounge, breakfast kitchen

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£225,000

£220,000

MOSSLEY HILL DRIVE, L17

VALE ROAD, L25

Luxury apartment, prestigeous & secure development, situated on the second floor

Georgian detached house, four double bedrooms, popular & established location, without chain W E NERIC P

W NE

£217,500

£199,950

SOUTH HIGHVILLE RD, L16

BOWRING PARK AVE, L16

Semi detached, presented to a high standard, three bedrooms, desirable & established location

Extended semi detached, presented to a good standard, extended to side & rear elevation

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W NE

£184,950

£182,950

£154,950

£155,000

MAYFIELD GARDENS, L19

ASHBOURNE ROAD, L17

RAMILIES ROAD, L18

IVANHOE ROAD, L17

Double fronted mid town house, three bedrooms, well presented throughout, front & rear gardens

Substantial mid terrace house, four bedrooms, many original features retained

Attractive mid terrace, three bedrooms, popular & established location, many original features retained

Purpose built apartment, established & popular location, situated on the first floor

W NE

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£139,950

£146,500

£130,000

£134,950

BURMAN ROAD, L19

BOWLAND AVENUE, L16

VESTA ROAD, L19

Semi detached house, well presented throughout, double glazing & gas central heating

Semi detached property, open porch, entrance hall, lounge & kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom & wc

Modern semi detached house, three bedrooms, front & rear gardens, offered without chain

£121,950

£105,000

£122,500

W NE

£129,950

W NE

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ERROL STREET, L17 Extended mid terraced property, three first floor bedrooms, vestibule entrance & entrance hall

BLANTYRE ROAD, L15

BIRCHTREE ROAD, L17

SANDFIELD ROAD, L25

End terraced house , popular & vibrant location, currently tenanted, rental income approx £575 pcm

Mid terrace house, two double bedrooms, popular residential location, well presented throughout

Delightful mid terraced cottage, semi secluded, desirable location, offering charm & character

OIEO £99,950

£95,000

W NE

£104,950

W NE

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SANDHURST STREET, L17 Mid terraced property, two bedrooms, study/nursery room, stamp duty exempt, offered without chain

£83,950

GALBRAITH CLOSE, L17

ADDENBROOKE DRIVE, L24

CRANWELL ROAD, L25

SUNNINGDALE ROAD, L15

Purpose built ground floor apartment, attractive development, popular & convenient location

Second floor duplex apartment, electric heating & double glazing, security entry system

Mid town house, entrance hall, lounge through to dining room, kitchen & utility room/store room

Extended mid terraced house, two bedrooms, established location, double glazed windows

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PRNEW IC E

£799,950

£430,000

£370,000

£340,000

FALKNER SQUARE, L8

BOLD PLACE, L1

THE COLONNADES, L3

BACK SANDON STREET, L8

Stunning Georgian town house, separate two bedroom annex, four bedrooms, rear garden

Georgian town house, Grade II Listed, four bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms

Fourth floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge/diner, stylish fitted kitchen, en suite-shower room

Georgian end town house, three bedrooms, open plan living area, modern kitchen, study/playroom

£249,950

£159,950

£149,950

£139,950

MERTON ROAD, L20

SYMPHONY BUILDING, L7

DUKE STREET, L3

THE TEA FACTORY, L1

Grade II listed semi, detached cottage, six bedrooms, two reception rooms, dining kitchen

Fourth floor apartment, two bedrooms, open plan living area, modern kitchen area, contemporary bathroom

First Floor apartment, two bedrooms, open plan living area, fitted kitchen, bathroom, balcony, secure parking

Fourth floor apartment, two bedrooms, spacious living area, fitted kitchen, bathroom/wc, balcony

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NE W

£130,000

£125,000

From £99,950

£90,000

ADLINGTON STREET, L3

ARMSTRONG QUAY, L3

ELM VALE, L6

CORNWALLIS STREET, L1

First floor apartment, four bedroom, living room, residents parking, modern kitchen, communal garden

First floor apartment, impressive river views, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, balcony

Thirteen modern apartments, two and three bedroom available, 5% deposit, modern kitchens

Upper ground floor, two bedrooms, open plan living area, modern kitchen, bathroom, allocated parking

W NE

PRNEW IC E

£89,950

£72,500

£70,000

£55,000

STATEN COURT, L1

LOCKFIELDS VIEW, L3

THE REACH, L3

CORNEY STREET, L7

Third floor apartment, one bedroom, open plan living area, modern fitted kitchen, timber decked Balcony

First floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/w.c, upvc DG, GCH, no chain

First floor apartment, two bedrooms, modern fitted kitchen, open plan living area, bathroom/wc, Juliette

Quarter house, one bedroom, living room, modern kitchen, family bathroom, electric heating

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OIEO £215,000

£195,000

£174,950

LONGMEADOW ROAD, L34

EATON ROAD, L12

BURGHILL ROAD, L12

THOMAS LANE, L14

Double fronted detached bungalow, spacious 'l' shaped lounge/dining room, three bedrooms

Semi detached property, 3 bedrooms, porch &hallway, 2 reception rooms, conservatory & gf wc

Detached property, 4 bedrooms - master ensuite, 3 reception rooms, kitchen & utility area

Attractive semi detached property, two reception rooms, spacious dining kitchen , three bedrooms, W E NERIC P

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£169,950

£165,000

£159,995

£159,950

KERMAN CLOSE, L12

DARLEY DRIVE, L12

GRENADIER DRIVE, L12

SIBFORD ROAD, L12

Detached property, ground floor wc, lounge & dining room, dining fitted kitchen, utility room, four bedrooms

Semi detached property, 3 bedrooms, porch & hallway, lounge & dining room, bathroom/wc, gardens

Town house property, 3 bedrooms - master ensuite, gf wc & utility room, first floor kitchen

Semi detached property, no chain involved, 3 bedrooms, entrance porch & hallway, 2 reception rooms

W NE

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£155,000

£134,950

£129,950

£119,950

HUYTON LANE, L36

CARRVILLE WAY, L12

ROSTHWAITE ROAD, L12

MEADE ROAD, L13

Extended semi detached property, three bedrooms master extended, extended kitchen/dining area

Extended semi detached property, 4 bedrooms master ensuite, gf wc, lounge & dining room

Mid terrace property, recently refurbished, 3 bedrooms, lounge & dining room, modern kitchen

Semi detached property, 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom & separate wc, gardens

W NE

£115,000

£100,000

WAPSHARE ROAD, L11

WOOLHOPE ROAD, L4

DOVERCLIFFE ROAD, L13

WINSLADE ROAD, L4

Semi detached property, 3 bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge & dining area, fitted kitchen, bathroom/wc, rear

Mid terrace property, 3 bedrooms, lounge , dining room, modern kitchen, modern shower room

Extended mid terrace property , no chain invovled, 3 bedrooms, lounge & dining room

Extended semi detached house, 3 bedrooms, entrance hall & gf cloakroom, lounge

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W NE

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£99,950

£89,995

£89,950

£87,950

BEDBURN DRIVE, L36

BALMORAL ROAD, L6

ALTFIELD ROAD, L14

CHURCHDOWN ROAD, L14

Semi detached property, 3 bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge & dining room, extended kitchen

Terrace property, three bedrooms, no chain involved, lounge & dining room, kitchen

Immaculate semi detached, 3 bedrooms, entrance porch & hallway, lounge , dining room, fitted kitchen

End terrace property, no chain involved, 2 bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge, dining area, fitted kitchen

W NE

W E NERIC P

W NE

£84,950

£84,000

£69,950

OIEO £67,500

LOWERSON ROAD, L11

KNOCLAID ROAD, L13

HEBDEN ROAD, L11

WOODVALE ROAD, L12

End town house, 3 bedrooms, sitting room, louge, dining kitchen, bathroom & separate wc

End terrace property, 3 bedrooms, lounge open to dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom/wc, rear yard

End terrace property, lounge/dining room, kitchen, ground floor bathroom, three bedrooms

75%-25% shared ownership, semi detached bungalow, 75% - 25% shared ownership, no chain

W NE

£65,000

£62,950 SEYMOUR ROAD, L14

Well presented first floor apartment, hall, lounge, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom/ wc

Shared ownership , purpose built ground floor apartment, communal entrance, two bedrooms,

£57,950

£55,000

SEYMOUR ROAD, L14

STODDART ROAD, L4

Purpose built ground floor apartment, lounge , kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom/ wc, 70%-30% shared

Terrace property, no chain involved , 2 bedrooms, vestibule, lounge, breakfast kitchen, bathroom/wc

W NE

GLAN ABER PARK, L12

Sherwyn Road, L4, £124,950, Extended semi detached property, 3 bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge, extended dining kitchen, bathroom/wc, front & rear gardens, double glazed windows, gas central heating, close to amenities Brigadier Drive, L12, £99,950, Ground floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazing & central heating, allocated parking space, telecom entry system, recently refurbished, viewings highly reccommended Brigadier Drive, L12, £99,950, Second floor apartment, communal entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, double glazed window, central heating system, recently refurbished, viewings highly reccommended Cherry Lane, L4, £88,750, Extended Mid terrace property, no chain involved, 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen & antispace, ground floor bathroom/wc, front & rear gardens, double glazed windows, gas central heating, close to amenities Grant Road, L14, £79,995, Semi Detached property, no chain involved, 3 bedrooms, hall, ground floor wc, lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom/wc, front & rear gardens, close to amenities Lauriston Road, £69,950, Semi Detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, central heating, double glazed windows, front & rear gardens, inspection recommended, close to amenities Hornsey Road, L4, £62,500, Mid Terrace property, no chain involved, three bedrooms, entrance hall, lounge & dining room, bathroom/wc, rear yard, majority double glazing, gas central heating system, close to amenities Crediton Close, L11, £62,000, Terrace property, no chain involved, 3 bedrooms, hallway, lounge, kitchen & utility area, bathroom & separate wc, rear garden, double glazed windows, gas central heating system Butterfield Street, L4, £46,500, Terraced property, two bedrooms, through lounge, dining area, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed windows, gas fires, rear yard, viewing highly reccommended Esmond Street, L6, £45,000, Mid Terrace property, no chain involved, 2 bedrooms, vestibule & hallway, 2 reception rooms, kitchen & cellar, bathroom/wc, rear yard, partial double glazing, gas central heating, Hawkins Street, L6, £42,995, Mid terrace property, lounge/dining room, kitchen, ground floor bathroom, two bedrooms, rear yard, double glazed windows, no chain involved, in need of upgrading, good location

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£800pcm

£795pcm

£650pcm

STOCKDALE CLOSE, L3

ROSEWORTH AVENUE, L9

FENWICK STREET, L2

WOOLTON ROAD, L25

Extended semi detached house, two bedrooms, part furnished, two reception rooms, dining kitchen

Detached house, four bedrooms, master with ensuite, double glazed, gas central heated

Apartment, two bedrooms, furnished, one recption room, double glazing, central heating

Two bed apartment, first floor in a retirement block, lift access, flexible furnished, fitted kitchen

£650pcm

CANNING STREET, L8

CALDERSTONES RD, L18

Apartment, third floor, two bedrooms, fully furnished, double glazed, central heating, fully fitted kitchen

Apartment, ground floor, two double bedrooms, double glazed, electric central heated

£625pcm

£595pcm

GILEAD STREET, L7

HIGHFIELD STREET, L3

Newly built town house, three bedrooms, unfurnished, living room, kitchen/diner, bathroom

2 bedroom apartment, 1st floor, furnished, double glazing, central heating, communal gardens

£575pcm

£450pcm

£435pcm

ROCKMOUNT CLOSE, L25

FITZGERALD ROAD, L13

CHELSEA COURT, L12

GLENGARIFF STREET, L13

Apartment, ground floor, two bedrooms, double glazed, electric central heating, fitted kitchen

Terraced house, three bedrooms, unfurnished, recently renovated, two reception rooms

Apartment, two bedrooms, double glazing, central heating, front garden, allocated parking

Three bedroom mid terraced, unfurnished, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, GCH

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lettings - 0151 330 5321 Bold Street, City Centre EPC Rating: TBC

From £115pw

NEW!

• Selection of high spec studio apartments • Ideal for students • Fully furnished, Bills inclusive

Princes Gardens, City Centre EPC Rating: TBC

From £525pcm

Glencairn Road, Old Swan EPC Rating: D

£400pcm

NEW!

• Traditional terrace house • Two bedrooms • GCH, DG • Available immediately

Jugglers Yard, City Centre

• Selection of two bed apartments • Unfurnished • Fitted and equipped kitchen • Good location

Elysian Fields, City Centre EPC Rating: C

£475pcm

NEW! PRICE

St Michael’s Road, Aigburth EPC Rating: D

£550pcm

• Selection of one & two bedroom apartments • High specification throughout • Car parking available

• Two bedroom apartment • Unfurnished • Gas central heating • Off road parking

Staten Court, City Centre

NEW!

Dale Street, City Centre EPC Rating: F

Wood Street, City Centre EPC Rating: F

£495pcm

• Three bedroom semi detached • Unfurnished • GCH and double glazing • Close to all local amenities

• One bedroom apartment • Fully furnished • Heart of the city centre • Available immediately

Sir Thomas Street, City Centre EPC Rating: C

From £550pcm

EPC Rating: C

Swallowfields, Fazakerley EPC Rating: C

• 2 bed apartment • Unfurnished • Secure parking • Close to City Centre

EPC Rating: C

NEW!

Kingsway Court, City Centre EPC Rating: G

£575pcm

The Reach, City Centre EPC Rating: D

NEW!

• Two Double Bedrooms • En-suite to master • Unfurnished • Open Plan Living

From £595pcm • Selection of two bed apartments • Popular location • Fully furnished • Car parking

Stanley Street, City Centre EPC Rating: C

Saunders Building, City Centre EPC Rating: D

NEW!

From £750pcm

£775pcm

£1000pcm

From £1040pcm

£1150pcm

• Selection of two bed apartments • High specification throughout • Popular Ropewalks location • Car parking available

• Two bedroom apartment • Furnished to high standard • Parking • Sought after location

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

• Selection of 4 bed apartments • Furnished • Heart of the city centre • Close to all amenities

• 2 bed penthouse apartment • Fully Furnished • 2 double bedrooms • Balcony

sales - 0151 330 5333 PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

EPC Rating: C

Mark Street, Everton EPC Rating: D

EPC Rating: F

£56,950 Andrew Louis are now in receipt of an offer of £48,500 on 118 Oakhouse Park Liverpool L9 1EP. Anyone wishing to place a higher offer must do so in writing before exchange of contracts takes place. Andrew Louis 1 Stanley St. Liverpool L1 6AA Tel 0151 330 5333.

Woodhall Road, Old Swan EPC Rating: D

£84,950 • Traditional terrace house • Two reception rooms • Three bedrooms • NO ONWARD CHAIN

Andrew Louis are now in receipt of an offer of £43,500 On 120 Oakhouse Park Liverpool L9 1EP. Anyone wishing to place a higher offer must do so in writing before exchange of contracts takes place. Andrew Louis 1 Stanley St. Liverpool L1 6AA Tel 0151 330 5333.

Maidford Road, Knotty Ash EPC Rating: C

NEW! PRICE

£89,950

35, 12 Old Haymarket Liverpool L1 6ER. We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £71,500 on the above property. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before exchange of contracts takes place.

Rockland Villas, Allerton EPC Rating: B

NEW!

• 3 bedroom end town house • Well presented & maintained • Viewing recommended • Excellent first time buy

NEW!

• Three Bedroom End Terrace • Deceptively Spacious • Rear Garden • Viewing Highly Recommended

The Colonnades, Albert Dock EPC Rating: F

£61,950

NEW!

• Third floor one bed apartment • Central Heating • Ideal first time/Investment buy • No onward chain

Ye Priory Court, Allerton EPC Rating: C

NEW!

£159,950

£239,950

£550,000

• Two bedroom apartment • Popular & sought after location • Secure allocated car parking • NO ONWARD CHAIN

• First floor apartment • Sought after Albert Dock location • River views, allocated car parking • NO ONWARD CHAIN

• Unique schoolhouse conversion • Exclusive south Liverpool location • High specification throughout • NO ONWARD CHAIN

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Bold Street, City Centre EPC Rating: D

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£110,000

Circle 109

£112,000

One Park West

£119,000

The Overhead Building £90,000

Hatton Garden

• Modern apartment

• Spacious Apartment

• Two bedroom apartment

• One Bedroom Apartment

• Open plan living area

• One Bedroom + Study

• Master en-suite

• Fourth Floor

• Three bedrooms

• Open Plan Living

• Balcony

• Located in Liverpool One

• Ropewalks area • City Views

• Balcony with views across the City

• Central Location

• Allocated parking

• Secure Parking

• Ideal first time buy or investment

• 24-hr concierge

• Energy Efficiency Rating - C

• Energy Efficiency Rating - E

• Energy Efficiency Rating - C

Princes Dock

One Park West

Waterloo Quay

South Ferry Quay £174,950

• Secure allocated parking

W NE

£129,950

£130,000

£132,000

• Views over world famous waterfront

• Two double bedrooms

• Two bedrooms

• 2 Bedrooms

• Open plan living area and kitchen

• Balcony

• Master en-suite

• Open Plan Living Area

• Double bedroom

• Stamp duty exempt

• Balcony

• River Views

• 24-hour concierge service

• 24-hour security

• Views across the marina

• Concierge

• Communal roof terrace

• Allocated parking

• Secure underground parking

• Energy Efficiency Rating - C

Merchants Quarter £179,950

Tower Building

The Colonnades £220,000

One Park West

• Two bedrooms

• Two bedroom apartment

• One bedroom apartment

• Three DOUBLE bedrooms

• Sheltered balcony

• Large open plan living and dining area

• Open plan living

• Master en-suite

• Superb views of the Liver Building

• Separate kitchen

W NE

• Conran-designed development

• Views towards Docks & River

£189,950

& River Mersey • Secure parking

£399,950

• Large open plan living area

• Balcony • Panoramic views

• Master en-suite, 24-hour concierge

• Allocated car parking space

• Large open plan living and dining area

• Secure underground parking space

• Viewing highly recommended

• Parking available for an additional fee

• Central Location

• Energy Efficiency Rating - E

• Energy Efficiency Rating - C

42 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 7LA 0151 242 6490

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SALES

W NE

NE W

Waterloo Warehouse

£194,950

Beautifully presented fourth and fifth floor apartment situated in the popular dockside Grade ll* listed Waterloo Warehouse. Briefly comprising open plan living area, contemporary fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom. The property boasts many original features such as exposed brickwork, vaulted ceilings and original steelwork. Benefiting from 24-hr manned security, secure allocated parking plus addition visitor parking. Energy Efficiency Rating C.

Falkner Square

£195,000

A superb two bedroom basement apartment situated in the heart of the Georgian Quarter. Retaining many original features including the wine cellar stores, the accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, living and dining area, wine cellar, inner hallway, master bedroom with en-suite, second bedroom, cloakroom and bathroom and kitchen / dining room. Energy Efficiency Rating- C.

D CE DU RE

AVAILABLE TO LET:

Well-presented top floor apartment located in the Grade l* listed Colonnades development within The Albert Dock. Briefly comprising open plan living area, separate kitchen, three bedrooms, master en-suite and family bathroom. The apartment offers many original features such as exposed brickwork and boasts amazing views over the River Mersey and beyond. Also benefitting from secure allocated parking, additional storage room and 24-hours concierge. Viewing highly recommended. Three Bedroom Apartment, Located In The Albert Dock, River Views, Well Presented, Secure Parking. Energy Efficiency Rating D.

Secure allocated space only – One Park West- £125pcm Benson Court- Unfurnished one bedroom apartment- £500pcm One Park West- Furnished studio apartment- £500pcm One Park West- Furnished studio apartment- £550pcm One Park West- Unfurnished one bedroom apartment- £550pcm Kings Dock Mill- Furnished one bedroom apartment- £550pcm Argyle Court- Furnished one bedroom apartment- £575pcm Argyle Court- Furnished one bedroom apartment- £575pcm South Ferry Quay- Furnished one bedroom apartment with parking- £575pcm Princess Dock- Furnished one bedroom apartment- £595pcm Kings Dock Mill- Furnished two bedroom apartment- £625pcm Kings Dock Mill- Furnished two bedroom apartment- £650pcm Unity Building- Furnished one bedroom apartment- £650pcm One Park West- Furnished one bedroom apartment with parking £700pcm Kings Dock Mill- Furnished two bedroom apartment with parking- £725pcm Mason House- Furnished two bedroom apartment £725pcm Gambier Terrace- Furnished two bedroom apartment with parking- £730pcm Ability Penthouses- Unfurnished one bedroom apartment- £ 775pcm West Tower- Unfurnished two bedroom apartment- £900pcm Ability Penthouses- Furnished two bedroom apartment- £ 975pcm One Park West- Furnished two bedroom apartment with parking- £1,000pcm Ability Penthouses- Unfurnished two bedroom apartment- £1,050pcm North Quay- Furnished two bedroom apartment with parking- £1,150pcm One Park West- Furnished three bedroom apartment with parking- £2,495pcm Please visit www.joneslanglasalle.co.uk for further details

Mann Island

The Colonnades

£425,000

£625pcm

Mann Island

£675pcm

£850pcm

Mann Island

£900pcm

• Iconic Dockside Development

• Iconic Development

• Iconic Dockside Development

• One bedroom

• Two Bedroom

• Two bedroom

• Furnished

• Prime Location

• Furnished

• Prime Location

• Available now

• Furnished

• Available now

• Secure Parking Included

• Available now

• Secure Parking Included

• Viewing highly recommended

Email: sales.liverpool@eu.jll.com

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE L3

Two bed duplex with great view EPC Rating C

Armstrong Quay, Liverpool £170,000 FOR SALE L3

No Onward Chain Superb Apartment EPC Rating C

View 146, Conway Street Offers over £70,000

OPEN HOUSE 15TH JUNE 11am - 1pm

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOON 13/6/13. TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN POSSESSION OF A TENDER PACK WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SELLING BRANCH. This two double bed apartment is wonderfully light and spacious, the stand out feature is the superb open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen. With lots of neutral light and neutral decor this apartment could suit many tastes. There are modern fixtures and fittings within the kitchen and bathroom. Ideal for both a first time buyer or buy to let investor. The apartment comes with allocated secure parking, access to the communal gym and also boasts a good size balcony with attractive views. To arrange a viewing and/or more information regarding the 'Tender' sale please contact a member of our team on 0151 2272027.

• Balcony with space for seating • Modern fixtures and fittings • Allocated parking space

• Spacious Open Plan Living • Attractive Modern Kitchen • Two double bedroom • Close to the city centre

St. Pauls Square, City Centre £145,000 2 double bedroom apartment. EPC Rating TBC

Mann Island, City Centre £170,000

Are you considering buying in the city centre? Why not visit this excellent 2 double bed apartment on the open day where you can view and experience city living. Please contact us on 0151 2272027 for more details and to arrange a visit between 11am and 1pm. The apartment has well presented spacious accommodation and has allocated parking, it's also available with non onward chain. EPC Grade E

TO LET

TO LET L2

2 Bed Amazing Apartment. EPC Rating D

Beetham Plaza £1200 pcm TO LET L1

TO LET L3

Two bedroom unfurnished apartment - EPC Grade B

Nelson Street £675 pcm A large two bedroom unfurnished apartment, close to Liverpool 1, situated at the top of Duke Street. This apartment has been maintained by the current occupiers to a high standard. Offered on an unfurnished basis, the property is available to let immediately in June. Situated on the third floor, the apartment has a beautifully modern fitted bathroom suite with panelled bath and shower above, fitted kitchen with modern integrated appliances and views across the city from both the lounge and the bedrooms.

1 bed furnished apartment. EPC Rating C

2 bed fabulous apartment. EPC Rating D

Archview Crescent £550 pcm

Waterloo Quay £695 pcm

• Two Bedrooms • Third floor apartment • Offered on an unfurnished basis • Views across Liverpool skyline

• Close to Liverpool 1 • Available Immediately • Immaculate Throughout • Viewing essential

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HALEWOOD

WOOLTON

Higher Road

Curlew Grove

North Manor Way

£310,000

£239,950

£189,950

Large four bedroom detached family home,located on a main road position near to Hunts Cross shopping centre with its range of amenities and railway station providing easy access into and out of Liverpool city centre.Boasting spacious living accommodation throughout,it features two good size reception rooms,a spacious modern dining kitchen with a range of built in appliances and separate utility room. The property also has both gas central heating and PVC double glazing,as well as a large rear garden which is not directly overlooked. Off road parking for several cars can be found to the front and in order to avoid disappointment we suggest an early internal viewing. EPC Grade = E

We are delighted to offer for sale this extended and well presented four bedroom detached property situated on Curlew Grove which is located off the popular Okell Drive. This spacious accommodation briefly comprises; Entrance hall, extended lounge, Family Room, fitted kitchen diner, conservatory and a ground floor WC. To the first floor there are four bedrooms, Master and second bedroom having Ensuite and a family bathroom. Externally there are gardens to the front and rear, off road parking and a detached garage. Additional benefits to the property include a gas central heating system and double glazing throughout. Viewings are essential to appreciate all on offer. EPC Grade = D

Reeds Rains are delighted to offer for sale this well presented three bedroom Semi-Detached Accommodation. Located in the popular Area of Woolton close to schools and excellent local amenities. The property Briefly comprises of to the ground floor, Entrance Hall, Lounge and a Kitchen/Dining Room. To the first Floor, Study Three Double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. The property also benefits from Double Glazing and is gas central heated. Viewings are essential to appreciate what this beautiful family home has to offer. EPC Grade =

Woolton Branch

Leafield Road

Davids Walk

Higher Road

£129,995

£119,950

HALEWOOD

Stainton Close

Foxleigh

Torrington Drive

£115,000

£105,000

Reeds Rains are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £125,000 for 27 Leafield Road, Liverpool. Anyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact Reeds Rains Estate Agents 1a Speke Road, Liverpool 0151 428 9484 before exchange of contracts

• Detached Bungalow • Two Bedrooms • Conservatory • Garage • Cul-de-sac Location • EPC Grade D

• No Chain

£64,950

Woolton Branch

CALDERSTONES

• Two Double Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Family Bathroom • Gardens front and Rear • EPC Grade D

• Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached • Driveway • EPC Grade E

HALEWOOD

Woolton Branch

HUNTS CROSS

W NE

HALEWOOD

W E NERIC P

WOOLTON

W E NERIC P

PUBLIC NOTICE

• Open to Offers

• No Chain

• Two Bedrooms

• Downstairs WC

• Driveway

• EPC garade C

• EPC Grade C

Woolton Branch

WOOTLTON

NETHERLEY T LE

T LE

Dudlow Gardens

Stokes Close

Salcombe Drive

Braydon Close

School Lane

Sullington Drive

£1,150pcm

£725pcm

£625pcm

£600pcm

£550pcm

• Five Bedrooms

• Recently refurbished

• Three Bedrooms

• Three Bedroom

• Four Bedrooms

• Semi Detached House

• Semi Detached property

• Mid Terraced

• Unfurnished

• Three bedrooms

• Unfurnished

• Close to local Amenities

• Downstairs WC

• Many Original Features

• Close to train Station

• Viewings By appointment

• Viewings Essential

• Family bathroom

• Awaiting EPC Grade

• Awaiting Epc Grade

• Awaiting EPC Grade

• Awaiting EPC

Woolton Branch

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AINTREE

DEYSBROOK

CROXTETH PARK W NE

SO LD

Keble Drive, L12

Woodpecker Close, L12

Verwood Drive, L12

£170,000

£165,000

£125,000

SITUATED CLOSE TO AINTREE VILLAGE AND LOCAL SHOPS,

central hearting and UPVC double glazing throughout.

SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

THIS WELL PRESENTED THREE BEDROOMED SEMI DETACHED PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE VERY POPULAR CROXTETH PARK ESTATE.WITH ACCESS TO A SELECTION OF SCHOOLS, SHOPS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT LINKS. Comprises, hall, downstairs cloaks/wc, living room, kitchen/dining room and a conservatory. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally there is a front garden with off street parking for two cars.To the rear, the garden is part paved and part decked. The accommodation has the benefit of double glazing, and a gas central heating system.

West Derby Branch

**** SOLD IN FOUR WEEKS ****

SCHOOLS, BUS, RAIL AND MOTORWAY LINKS this well presented semi detached property consists to the ground floor of; lounge, dining room, kitchen, sun room and garage. To the first floor three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally to the front of the property a garden laid to lawn and off road parking for one car, to the rear of the property a south facing garden with established borders.With gas

DEYSBROOK

FAZAKERLEY

A MODERN 4 BEDROOM DETACHED PROPERTY HAVING A GAS CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM AND CONSERVATORY. Comprises, hall, living room, dining room, conservatory and kitchen. To the first floor 4 bedrooms (master bedroom having en-suite facility) and the family bathroom. Outside the property is set in gardens to the front and rear. The property has a gas central heating system and double glazed windows. Amenities to the area include local shopping facilities, public transport and a selection of schools.

ANFIELD

WEST DERBY

FAZAKERLEY

ORRELL PARK LD SO

LD SO

W NE

Grenadier Drive, L12

Papillon Drive, L9

Lyon Road, L4

Marldon Rd, L12

Finch Meadow Close, L9

Warbreck Moor, L9

£159,950

£109,950

£49,950

£110,000

£123,000

£95,000

• 3 Bedrooms • Town House • GCH & DG • En Suite • Security Alarm System • Garage

• • • • • •

West Derby Branch

TUEBROOK

3 Bedrooms Semi Detached GCH & DG Gardens Front & Rear Off Street Parking NO CHAIN

• • • • • •

2 Bedrooms Mid Terraced Gas Central Heating Suit First Time Buyer/Investor Rear Yard Close to Local Amenities

• • • • • •

West Derby Branch

DEYSBROOK

3 Bed Extended Semi GCH & DG Security Alarm System Driveway for two cars Gardens SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

West Derby Branch

DEYSBROOK

• • • • • •

4 Bedroom Detached GCH & DG Gardens Front & Rear Security Alarm System Off Street Parking SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

West Derby Branch

CROXTETH PARK

• • • • • •

5 Bedrooms Gas Central Heating Partial Double Glazing Gardens Front & Rear Garage, Close to Amenities SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

West Derby Branch

CROXTETH

DEYSBROOK T LE

T LE

Sandy Lane, L13

Allerford Road, L12

Colonel Drive, L12

Mullwood Close, L12

Croxteth Hall Lane, L11

Molland Close, L12

£625pcm

£600pcm

£500pcm

£550pcm

£450pcm

£325pcm

• • • • • •

3 Bed Semi Detached Gas Central Heating Double Glazing Dining Room Downstairs Shower Room Gardens Front & Rear

West Derby Branch

• • • • • •

3 Bed Semi Detached Gas Central Heating Double Glazing Gardens Front & Rear Corner Plot Double Garage

West Derby Branch

• Upper Floor Apartment • GCH & DG • Modern Fitted Kitchen • Security Entrance System • Communal Gardens • Allocated Parking Space

• • • • • •

2 Bedrooms Modern Semi Detached GCH & DG Gardens Front & Rear Off Street Parking SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

West Derby Branch

• • • • • •

2 Bed End Terrace Gas Central Heating Kitchen/Diner Off Street Parking Rear Garden SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

West Derby Branch

• • • • • •

1 Bedroom Apartment Gas Central Heating Double Glazing Communal Gardens Security Entrance System SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

West Derby Branch

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Call our sales team

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RESIDENTIAL Percy Street, L8 £625,000

• Georgian Townhouse • Set Over Five Floors • Six Bedrooms Master With En-Suite

Rumford Place, L3 £175,000

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Two Bathrooms

Ambleside Road, L18 £595,000

• A stunning Detached House • Three Bedrooms • Fabulous Interior Designed Lounge • Three Entertaining Rooms

Corinthian Avenue, L13 £164,995

• Extended Semi Detached House • Five Bedrooms • Master En-Suite • Extended Kitchen

Property of the week

Mount Street, L1 £399,950

• Grade Two Listed • Mid Town House • Four Bedrooms • Three reception rooms

Thingwall Lane, L14 £134,950

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached House • Serious Offer Considered • Double Glazed and Central Heating

Kings Dock Mill, L1 £112,500

• Third Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted kitchen

Hope Street, L1 £96,000

Kingsway, L22 £127,950

Hatton Garden, L3 £194,950

• Luxury First Floor Apartment • Three Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge • Feature Windows

Carina Court, L17 £119,950

• Large Two Bedroom Apartment • Improved By The Present Owners • Well Decorated and Presented • Separate Kitchen

Bixteth Street £109,950

• Third Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted kitchen

PUBLIC NOTICE

• First Floor Apartment • Newly Refurbished Throughout. • New Kitchen and Bathroom • Large, Airy Rooms

Would you like to view this property? Call us today on 0151 236 9660

• Georgian Quarter • One Bedroom Apartment • Lounge • Fitted Kitchen

Keppie Massie are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £55,500 for 25 The Atrium Liverpool L3 8JA Anyone wishing to place a higher offer on this property should contact Keppie Massie Residentiail Bulloch House Liverpool L3 9DG telephone 01512369660 before exchange of contracts.

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Call our lettings team

0151 255 2290 property@keppiemassie.com

@keppiemassie

RESIDENTIAL South Ferry Quay, L3 £1,300pcm

• Penthouse Apartment • Two Bedrooms Master Having En Suite • Open Plan Lounge • Dining Room

Eden West, L2 £750pcm

• 4th Floor Apartment • Furnished • Two Bedrooms • Secure Allocated Parking

Royal Quay, L3 £675pcm

• Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment • Living / Dining area • Fitted Kitchen, Integrated Appliances • Views of Dock Basin

Cornhill, L1 £595pcm

• One Bedroom Apartment • Open Plan lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Available Now

Park Lane, L1 £895pcm

• Third Floor Apartment • Three Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen

Portside House, L1 £750pcm

• Sixth Floor apartment • Spacious Lounge with Balcony • Fitted Kitchen • Two Double Bedrooms

The Focus Building, L3 £625pcm

Wapping Quay, L3 £895pcm

• Spacious Two Bedroom Apartment • Extensive Views of The Riverfront • Separate Lounge and Fitted Kitchen • Two Double Bedrooms

Alexandra Tower, L3 £750pcm

• Amazing Views Over The Irish Sea • 19th Floor Two bedroom apartment • Parking • Attractively Furnished Throughout

Beetham Tower, L3 £850pcm

• Fabulous River Views • Master Bedroom With Bathroom • Parking Included • Viewing Recommended

Cornwallis Court, L1 £695pcm

• Central Location • Two Bedroom Apartment • Upper Ground Floor • Parking

Property of the week

• 2 Bedroom 2nd Floor Apartment • Unfurnished • En-Suite Shower Room • Terrace

Concert Street, L1 £595pcm

• One Bedroom Apartment • Parking • Spacious Lounge • Fitted Kitchen

Unity Building, L3 £795pcm

• Popular Unity Building • Two Double Bedrooms • Executive Apartment • Large Balcony

Would you like to view this property? Call us today on 0151 255 2290

www.keppiemassie.com Bulloch House, 10 Rumford Place, Liverpool, L3 9DG

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tel. 0151 231 6100

www.cityresidential.co.uk

£144,950

£119,950

City Quay

Beetham Plaza

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Securely Gated Development • Allocated parking • EPC - B

City residential are pleased to offer for sale this Two Bedroom apartment superbly situated near Otterspool Promenade

• Two Bedroom Apartment • En-suite Shower Room • Secure Parking • EPC - C

£74,950

£64,950

Situated within the prestigious development, City Residential are delighted to offer for sale this well presented two bedroom apartment

£79,995

£84,950

Sir Thomas Street

Gloucester Place

Cornwallis Court

Staten Court

• One Bedroom Apartment • City Centre Location • Ideal Investment • EPC - E

• One Bedroom Apartment • Ideal Investment • Secure Parking • EPC - C

• One Bedroom Apartment • Ground Floor • City Centre Location • EPC - C

• One Bedroom Apartment • Balcony • Secure Underground Parking • EPC - C

£89,950

£92,950

£94,950

£97,450

The Reach

Princess Gardens

Chancellor Court

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Glorious views • Parking space • EPC - D

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Great Location • Secure Allocated Parking • EPC - D

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Convenient Location • Allocated Parking • No Onward Chain

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Adjacent to Women's Hospital • Secure Parking • EPC - C

£107,000

£109,950

£124,950

£165,000

Royal Quay

The Albany

Beetham Plaza

The Courtyard

• Two Bedroom Apartment • En-suite Shower Room • Secure Parking Space • EPC – B

• One Bedroom Apartment • Secure Allocated Parking • Great Location • EPC - D

• Two Bedroom Apartment • En-suite Shower Room • Secure Parking • EPC - C

• Newly Built Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Secure Parking • EPC - E

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From £600pcm

The Albany

£700pcm

Alexandra Tower

• Selection of One, Two and Three Bedroom Apartments • Fully Furnished

• Two bedroom • Fully furnished • Stunning Views

• Duplex • Secure Allocated Parking • Modern Throughout

£525pcm

£550pcm

• Close to business district • En-suite shower room to master

£600pcm

Victoria House

Central Gardens

Waterloo Quay

Pall Mall

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Close to Liverpool One

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Close to City Centre Amenities

• Two Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Secure Allocated Parking

• Two Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Ideal for students

£625pcm

£675pcm

£700pcm

Commutation Plaza

Eden Square

Argyle Street

Park Lane Plaza

• One Double Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Secure Allocated Parking

• Two Bedrooms • Fully Furnished • Close to City Centre Amenities

• Two Bedrooms • Fully Furnsihed • Close to Liverpool One

• Two Bedrooms • Fully Furnished • Secure Allocated Parking

Shaftsbury Apartments, Mount Pleasant, L3 City Residential are pleased to offer to let a selection of one and two bedroom apartments conveniently located near to the University of Liverpool and close to Lime Street Station. Rents start from £550 PCM so please call City Residential on 0151 231 6100 now to secure your viewing.

sales@cityresidential.co.uk • lettings@cityresidential.co.uk 81-87 Victoria Street, The Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6DG

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Mather Avenue, L18

Mather Avenue £300,000 Offers over 4 Bedroom Semi-detached Two Reception Rooms Converted Loft Area Gardens Front & Rear No chain

Glendevon Road, L16

Southway, L15

Glendevon Road £150,000 Offers over

Southway £240,000 Offers over

Three Bed Semi Through Lounge Fitted Kitchen Family Bathroom Gardens Front & Rear

Character 3 bed semi Two Reception Rooms Gardens Front & Rear Off Road Parking Popular Location

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t. 0151 734 1440 • 38 Allerton Road, Liverpool • allerton@sequencehome.co.uk

Dorrit Street L8 £74,950

NEW! Instruction

Instruction

NEW! Instruction

With no ongoing chain Jones & Chapman are delighted to offer for sale this two bedroom detached Bungalow situated in the popular residential area of Hale Village. The generous family accommodation offers, entrance hall, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen and shower room. Externally the property is set in delightful and well maintained gardens. The extensive rear garden offering privacy.

Bethel Grove L17 £92,500

NEW!

• Mid town house, four beds • Fitted kitchen • Morning room • Utility room, ground floor W.C

• Two Bedrooms • Fitted kitchen, fitted bathroom • Double glazing • Gas central heating, No Chain

Hale Road L24 £199,950

Central Way L24 £117,500

NEW! Instruction

Eldred Road L16 £189,950

NEW! Instruction

Condor Close L19 £122,000

NEW! Instruction

• Early Victorian period property • Seven bedrooms, Fitted kitchen • Three Reception Rooms • Annex, Extensive grounds

• Three bedrooms • Fitted kitchen, fitted bathroom suite • Double glazing, gas central heating • No Chain

Rainbow Drive L26 £104,950

The Riffel, Woolton Park L25 £795,000

NEW! Instruction

Manvers Road L16 £209,950

• Ground floor apartment • One bedroom • Double glazing, gas central heating • Fitted kitchen

• Traditional Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Gardens to Front & Rear

• One Bedroom Flat • Fitted Kitchen • Off Road Parking • Gardens

• Four bedroom semi detached • Cul de sac location • Cloakroom en-suite to master bedroom • Garage and off road parking

Beechfield Road L18 £259,950

Salisbury Park L16 £364,999

Blythswood L17 £142,000

Waverley Road L17 £135,000

• Three Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Gardens • Off Road Parking, Garage

• Four bedroom detached family home • Three reception rooms plus conservatory • Gas fired central heating • Double glazed windows

• Three Bedrooms • Gas Central Heated • Double Glazed • Lounge Dining Through Room

• Duplex Apartment • Open plan Lounge Kitchen • Large Double Glazed Sash Period Windows • Two Bedrooms

Cottonwood L17 £185,000

Melbreck Road L18 £279,950

South Mossley Hill Road L19 £215,000

Grovedale Road L18 £160,000

• Detached Property • Three bedrooms • Gardens and parking • Extended to side

• Semi detached • Three bedrooms • Extended and much improved • Chalet to rear of garden

• Three bedroom • Semi detached property • Garage, off road parking • Rear garden

• Three bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Double Glazed • Gas Central Heated

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t. 0151 734 1440 • 38 Allerton Road, Liverpool • allerton@sequencehome.co.uk

Eroll Street L17 Offers over £125,000

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

Church Road North L15 £164,950

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

• Grade II Listed Building • Two Double Bedrooms • En Suite to Master • Viewing Highly Recommended

• Four bedrooms • Three reception rooms • Three floors • No onward chain

NEW

PRICE! NEW

Calderstones Road L18 £310,000

£189,950 PRICE

A four bedroom semi detached home in a prime residential location. The property comprises of an entrance hall with access to a spacious lounge, separate dining room, morning room and a fitted kitchen. To the first floor there is an open landing, family bathroom and access to four generously sized bedrooms including an en suite to the master and a balcony overlooking the rear garden. The property is double glazed, gas centrally heated with front and rear gardens and off road parking. Viewing is recommended.

Victoria Road L36 £84,950

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

• Duplex Apartment , Top Floor • Communal Gardens • Off Road Parking • No Onward Chain

Alexandra Drive L17 £70,000

• Three Bedrooms • Two Reception rooms • Fitted Dining Kitchen • Gardens to front, side & rear

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

• Garage and parking • Balcony • Cloakroom • En suite

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

• Double Glazed Wood Frames • Ground Floor • Integrated Kitchen. • Secure Gated access

Redington Road L19 £145,000

South Ferry Quay L3 £269,950

Bishopgate Street L15 £69,950

NEW

PRICE! NEW

Glenconner Road L16 £148,000 • Three bedrooms • Useable loft space • Off road parking • Rear garden, double glazed

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

Elaine Street L8 OIEO £58,000

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

Quebec Quay L3 £209,950

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

NEW

PRICE! NEW

Kempton Road L15 £72,500 • Terraced House • Two bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Partly double glazed, central heating

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

Boxmoor Road L18 £209,950

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

• Three bedrooms • Off road parking including garage • Front and rear garden • Close to local Schools

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

• Luxury penthouse apartment • Two double bedrooms with en suites • Balcony stretching from lounge to kitchen • Dressing room to master bedroom

£189,950 PRICE

Redington Road L19 £134,950 • Semi detached property • Three bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Fitted kitchen, gardens

• Lift access • Two bedroom apartment • Historic building • Off road parking, Sash windows

• Two double bedrooms • Bathroom to first floor • Gas centrally heated and double glazed • Security alarm, Rear yard

• Two bedrooms • Bathroom on first floor • Rear yard • No onward chain

£189,950 PRICE

Princes Park Mansions L8 £125,000

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

Reddington Road L19 £145,000

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

• Three Bedrooms • Fitted dining kitchen • Gardens to front, side & rear • Double Glazing

Bowering Park L16 £149,950

NEW

PRICE! NEW

£189,950 PRICE

• Three bedrooms • Rear garden • Off road parking • No onward chain

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www.beechproperties.com Address: 72 Aigburth Road, Liverpool L17 7BN

£400pcm

£395pcm

RUTLAND One bedroom ground floor flat Open plan Living room Kitchen with built in cooker and fridge freezer Fully tiled Bathroom Unfurnished

REDCAR STREET 2 bedrooms Double glazed throughout Gas central heating fitted Living room Good sized kitchen Secure yard

DENMAN One bedroom 2nd floor apartment fully furnished. Gas central heating fitted. Carpets fitted. Good sized living room. Kitchen includes Electric oven hob., washing machine

£425pcm

£90 pw

£425pcm

KIRK ROAD 2 bedroom end terraced New Double Glazing fitted throughout Gas Central Heating 2 living rooms Well appointed Kitchen Bathroom, Large sized front bedroom

DEVONSHIRE 1 bedroomed first floor apartment Unfurnished Good sized kitchen Bathroom off the kitchen has toilet, sink and walk in shower cubicle New carpets fitted

WHITBY Two bedroom midterraced unfurnished property Gas central heated Small vestibule area Good sized through living room fitted with laminated floor

£500pcm

£475pcm

£400pcm

BALMORAL ROAD Luxury New Build Apartment To Let Fully Furnished. Stunning 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Apartment To Let. Excellent transport links. 2 Minutes walk to Newsham Park.

BLIGH STREET 2 Bedroom Unfurnished House in L15. Fully redecorated throughout. Double glazed & Gas central heating fitted. Small vestibule area. Good sized through living room

GOODISON ROAD Nice 2 Bedroom House. Fully repainted throughout. Gas central heating fitted. Living room has feature stone fire surround and laminate flooring fitted. Blinds fitted

£500pcm

£650pcm

£625pcm

MANDEVILLE STREET 3 bedroom terraced house. Fully Double Glazed including Front and Rear UPVC doors. Gas central heating fitted. Long hallway. Through living room fitted with laminate

CATHERINE HOUSE L8 2 bedroomed apartment furnished apartment. Grade II listed building with many original features. Video entry system. Fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances

SOUTH ALBERT ROAD 2 Bed 2nd floor fully furnished newbuild apartment. Nicely decorated throughout Gas central heating fitted Fully fitted kitchen including all appplicances

Tel: 0151 728 2585

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www.cuddly-bears.com Alexandra Tower, L1

£825pcm • Luxury 2 bed 21st floor apartment • Floor to ceiling windows • Fully furnished to a high standard • Secure parking included

The Overhead, L8

£650pcm • Luxury 2 bed apartment • Close to the City Centre • Fully furnished, Large Terrace • Double bedrooms, Secure parking

Cinnamon Building, L1

£650pcm • 2 bedroom City Centre apartment • Excellent location just off Duke Street • Fully furnished, 2 double bedrooms • Juliet Balcony

Hatton Garden, L2

£795pcm • Luxury 2 bed duplex penthouse • Split level apartment with floor to ceiling windows, En-suite • Fully furnished, 2 double bedrooms

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Alexandra Tower, L1

£725pcm • Luxury 2 bed 4th floor apartment • River views • Fully furnished to a high standard • 2 double bedrooms

Cressington Place, L19

£575pcm • Spacious 2 bedroom apartment • Furnished to a high standard • Double bedrooms, Secure parking • Juliet balcony

Spofforth Road, L7

£525pcm

Concert Square, L1

From £750pcm • Luxury 2 & 3 bed apartments • Excellent city centre location • Juliet balcony, Fully furnished • Fitted kitchen, Secure parking

Livingstone Drive, L17

£595pcm • 2 bedroom 3rd floor apartment • 1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom • Fully furnished • Newly fitted bathroom and kitchen

Cornhill, L1

£1000pcm

• 2 bed apartment in Wavertree • Fully furnished • Open plan living area with fitted kitchen • Private parking included

• Luxury 3 bedroom penthouse • Duplex apartment 3 double bedrooms • Bathroom & en-suite • Spacious living area & fitted kitchen

Medici Building, L8

The Reach, L3

£695pcm • Spacious split level 3 bed apartment • Spacious living room • Separate fitted kitchen • En-suite, Secure parking

From £550pcm • Luxury 1 & 2 bed apartments • Popular development close to city centre • Fully furnished, Double bedrooms • Secure parking available

Chancellor Court, L8

£675pcm • Modern 2 bed apartment • Conveniently located for City Centre • Furnished to a high standard • Secure parking

Baltic Square, L1

From £525pcm • Modern 1 & 2 bedroom apartments • Excellent central location • Available fully furnished • Fitted kitchen, Double bedrooms

Hamilton House, L3

£650pcm • Luxury 2 bedroom apartment • Located on Pall Mall in the City Centre • Furnished to a high standard throughout • 2 double bedrooms, Juliet balcony

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Castle Estates a: 53a Allerton Road, Liverpool L18 2DA e: liverpool@castle-estates.co.uk w: www.liverpool.castle-estates.co.uk

LANDLORDS Guaranteed Price Match on All Letting Services Full Management Service

Free Gas Safety Certificate, EPC and Inventory

t: 0151 738 1619

Tenant Introduction

£400

No Let No Fee Ashbury Lodge

Ashbury Brook

• 4 bedrooms • Exclusive penthouse apartment • 3 en-suites

L18

£3500pcm

• 2 bedroom apartment • Furnished or unfurnished • Separate kitchen/lounge

L19

Percy Street

• 2 bedroom duplex apartment • Furnished • Lounge and kitchen

£650pcm

Beech Court

• 1 bedroom flat • Ground floor • Fully furnished

L18

£750pcm

• 2 bed apartment • Unique collection • Excellent commuter links

L19

Lugard Road

• Bedroom terraced house • 2 reception rooms • large kitchen / dining area

L17

£625pcm

L15

From £450pcm

£750pcm

The Sidings

• Two bedrooms • Fully furnished • DG, Electric heating

Abbeygate Apartments

• 2 & 3 bedroom apartments • First and second floors • Unfurnished £500pcm

The Whitehouse

£600pcm

• 2 bedroom duplex apartment • Spacious top floor lounge • Separate kitchen

L19

£400pcm

£695pcm

• 2 bedroom apartment • First floor, DG • Fully furnished

Heyesmere Court

• 2 bedroom apartment • Fully furnished • Kitchen, GCH, DG

L17

Muriel Street

• 2 bedroom house • DG, GCH, laminate flooring • 2 reception rooms

Ellerman Road

Ashbury Gables

£590pcm

Rathbone Road

• 3 bedroom terrace • Recently re-decorated • 2 reception rooms

L15

Pansy Street

• 3 bedroom terrace • Unfurnished, lounge • Downstairs bathroom

Your Castle in Our Hands

£395pcm

£650pcm

£550pcm

Mill Street

• 2 bedrooms • Ground floor flat • Furnished, GCH

£375pcm

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Argyle Court, L1

Maycroft House, Park Avenue L18

Auburn Road, L13

Bennison Drive, L19

£750pcm

£2495pcm

£600pcm

£75 - £80pppw

Modern two bedroom apartment located in the heart of the City Centre. Underground, secure parking space. En suite to the master bedroom. Open plan living and dining area. Furnished

A luxurious apartment in one of South Liverpool's most exclusive developments. 3 Large bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, High specification kitchen, Spacious living and dining areas. Fully furnished.

Three bedroom mid terrace property. Comprises of three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen with integrated appliances and a spacious family bathroom. Close to local amenities

Rooms to rent in a HMO compliant building. Shared living areas, kitchen and bathrooms. Each room comes with own wash basin and furnishings. Bills included in monthly rent

Oceanic Road, L13

Ellerman Road, L3

£59,950

£135,000

Two bedroom mid terrace house located in Old Swan. Close to local amenities such as supermarkets and retail outlets. Open plan lounge and dining area. GCH and DG throughout.

Rose Lane, L18

Offers Over £225,000

Four bedroom house with commercial premises attached. Excellent location in Mossley Hill. This is a must view property!

1% SALE FEE GUARANTEED NO VAT This is the best sales offer on Merseyside Contact us today to take advantage of this!

Acrefield Road, L25

Dovedale Road, L18

£925,000

Offers Over £200,000

Luxurious five bedroom detached property, located in the heart of Woolton which boasts local amenities, bars and restrurants. The property itself briefly comprises of; 5 bedrooms, 3 receptions, 3 bathrooms, conservatory. The property has a spacious garden to the rear, garage parking and secure gated entry to the front.

NO CHAIN, Modern two bedroom apartment located along the Liverpool waterfront in the City Quay development. Secure, gated community with parking. Great transport links into the City

Lightoaks Drive, L26

£284,950

NEW PRICE Four bedroom detached, two bathrooms, one en suite bathroom, spacious conservatory and modern kitchen. Large rear garden and off road parking

Commercial premises with above accomodation for sale. The commercial ground floor comprises of; sales area, office, kitchen area and sheltered external storage. The first floor accomodation comprises of; two bedrooms, living area, bathroom and kitchen. Great location for business with Allerton Road a couple minutes walk away.

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107 Mount Pleasant L3 5TB E: Liverpool.Sales@huntersnet.co.uk T: 0151 707 7777

South Ferry Quay L3

£259,950

• Three bedroom mews house • Arranged over four floors • Garage an designated parking • Balcony on every level EPC Rating: C

W NE

NE W

Rose Mount, CH43

£229,000

• The Factory • Stunning conversion • Five two bedroom triplex properties • Secure undercroft parking EPC Rating:

Navigation Wharf L3

£225,000

• Two bedroom end townhouse • Gas central heating system • Detached garage, off road parking • Conservatory EPC Rating: C

Waterloo Quay L3

£150,000

• Two bedroom riverside apartment • Balcony with views • Open plan living/dining • Remodelled bathroom/ensuite EPC Rating: C

South Ferry Quay L3

137,500 £price

• Two bedroom apartment • Riverside location • Two bathrooms • Designated parking EPC Rating: C

Chandlers Wharf L1

Hatton Gardens L3

Apt 34 33 Cornhill Street L1 8DP Public Notice: We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £129,950 Any interested party must submit any higher offer in writing to the selling agent before an exchange of contracts takes place. EPC Rating C Hunters 107 Mount Pleasant L3 5TB 0151 707 7777

• Two bedroom apartment • Spacious duplex • Double height ceilings • Flexible layout EPC Rating: C

Liberty Place L3

Westminster Chambers £90,000

Parkfield Road L17

HUNTERS are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £105,000 for 5 Merchants House L1 4JX Anyone wishing to place an offer on the property should contact HUNTERS, 107 Mount Pleasant L3 5TB, 0151 707 7777 before exchange of contracts. EPC Rating: C

• Duplex apartment • Off road parking • En suite • Bright & spacious EPC Rating: C

£100,000

£94,950

• One bedroom apartment • L shaped living / area • Juliet balcony • Secure parking EPC Rating: C

• One bedroom apartment • Mezzanine style • City centre location • Open plan living area EPC Rating: C

P NO UB TI LIC CE

W NE

Canning Street L8 • Three bedroom mews house • Arranged over four floors • Garage an designated parking • Balcony on every level • Competitively priced to sell

£129,950 • Beautiful hstoric locaton • Grade two listed building • Secure access and parking • Stamp duty exempt, no ongoing chain EPC Rating: C

£129,950

W NE

W E NE RIC P

IC BL ICE PU OT N Merchants House L1

£190,000

• Three bedroom apartment • First floor, two bathrooms • Fully furnished • Balcony EPC Rating: C

IC BL ICE PU OT N

NE W

Jugglers Yard L3

Latimer Street L5

£83,950

• Two bedroom semi detached • Upvc double glazing • Gas central heating • Gardens front, side and rear EPC Rating: C

The Sidings L7 73 The Sidings, Crown Street L7 3LZ Public Notice: We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £79,950 Any interested party must submit any higher offer in writing to the selling agent before an exchange of contracts takes place. Hunters 107 Mount Pleasant L3 5TB 0151 707 7777 EPC Rating: C

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tel. 0151 428 1769 www.bepropertyservices.co.uk email. woolton@bepropertyservices.co.uk 28 Woolton Street, Woolton Village, Liverpool, L25 5JD

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£169,950

£119,950

£169,950

Mackets Lane L26

Hillingden Avenue L26

Ireland Road L24

• 3 Bedrooms • Extended • GCH • DG

• 4 Bedrooms • Large garden • Off road parking • Kitchen/dining area

• 3 Bedroom • Extensive garden • Semi-rural location • Immaculately presented

NEW

*subject to minimum fee

REDUCED

£199,999

£172,000

£99,950

OIEO £120,000

£249,995

Manor Road L25

Tarbock Road L36

Antons Close L26

Barnmeadow Road L25

Martin Road L18

• GCH & DG • Fully renovated • Detached garage • Off road parking

• GCH & DG • Extended Kitchen • Three Bedrooms • Semi Detached

• Brand new kitchen • Three bedrooms • 2 reception rooms • GCH & DG

• NO CHAIN • Large master bedroom • Fully fitted kitchen • Enviable cul de sac position

• Semi detached • Off road parking • 2 reception rooms • Ample outdoor space

NEW

REDUCED

£94,950

£130,000

£79,950

£68,000

£249,950

Widmore Road L25

Calvert Court L25

Sunningdale Road L15

Seddon Road L19

Abbey View

• Three bedrooms • Rear garden • Large reception room • Enviable location

• 2 bed first floor apartment • Located nearby park • Parking • Enviable area

• 2 bed terrace • Open to offers • GCH & DG • Open plan lounge/diner

• 2 bed ground floor apartment • Over 55s/75% shared ownership • NO CHAIN • Large kitchen/diner

• 4 Bedroom • Detached • Large garden • 3 reception rooms

SOLD

Similar properties wanted

Wysall Close L26

Kinsale Drive L19

Whimbrel Park L26

Hollies Road L26

Rectory Drive L26

• 4 bed detached • Large Gardens • No Chain • Enviable Location

• 2 bed semi detached • Cul de sac location • Well decorated throughout • Lounge, Kitchen/Diner

• Two Bedroom Semi • Lounge, Kitchen/Diner • Excellent Location • No Chain

• 3 bed semi-detached • Double glazed, GCH • Lounge/Diner • NO CHAIN

• 4 bed detached • Garage • Two Reception Rooms • Large gardens

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Close to City centre, and all local amenities, universities, bars and restaurants. Best bits Fantastic rooftop views over the city. The kitchen comes complete with an integrated washer/dryer, fridge freezer, oven and hob. The en-suite shower room is also finished to a very high standard and the lounge benefits from air conditioning. We say “This well-equipped modern apartment is ideal for young professionals who work within the city or want to be close to transport links to commute.

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THREE-BEDROOM SEMIDETACHED, SALCOMBE DRIVE, L25 Close to A wide range of schools, shopping centres and transportation. Best bits The property features a brand new bathroom, two spacious reception rooms, and is available for immediate let. We say “Plenty of living space is coupled with nearby schools and amenities, making this property the perfect home for a family.”

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THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENT, THE BEECHES, MOSSLEY HILL

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Close to Sefton Park, and transport links into Liverpool city centre. Best bits Executive development penthouse with views to three sides, spacious double bedrooms, private balcony, and contemporary styling. We say “With its bright and spacious living areas and modern fixtures, this apartment is for a small family or a group of sharers.”

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TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT, WEST TOWER, L2 Close to Business district, and a short walk to Liverpool ONE. Best bits Stunning views over the River Mersey. We say “The floor to ceiling windows are perfect for overlooking the waterfront in this high standard, luxury apartment, located in a sought-after complex.”

Arrange a viewing on 0151 242 6490

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Close to Perfect city centre location in the heart of Liverpool ONE and close to Albert Dock. Best bits Two spacious bathrooms, and a large living area with floor to ceiling sash windows, giving this apartment a bright and contemporary feel. Allocated parking. We say “This apartment has bars, restaurants, shops and some of the city’s prime leisure attractions on its doorstep, making it ideal for those who like to be in easy reach of everything that’s going on in the city.”

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES REVEALING THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PROPERTY MARKET EVER FIND YOURSELF slightly confused by the press? On the same day one newspaper is telling you the financial crisis is all but over another is proclaiming the apocalypse with a treble dip recession on the cards. Property journalists are particularly guilty of this. One minute everything is rosy, the next we’re all going to be renting bed-sits lamenting the death of homebuying as we know it. It’s not surprising therefore that we often find it difficult to believe what we read – especially when it’s good news. But fear not, here at Your Move we’ve found out what’s really going on from the people in the know. So, to help you keep right up to date, we present the truth behind the headlines. 46 Your Move

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HOT TOPIC

HOUSING MARKET ON THE UP AS NUMBER OF FIRST TIME BUYERS SHOOTS UP BY A FIFTH This cheerful headline featured in the Daily Express on Tuesday 14 May and focused on the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), which show the number of homeowners with a deposit of 10%, or less has risen to its highest level in four years.

But are local experts noticing this? “It’s true to say the market generally is beginning to pick up, stimulated in part by government initiatives like Help to Buy,” says Claire Jarvis, sales director for Redrow Homes (Lancashire). “This, coupled with the First Time Buyer Show

in Liverpool, has certainly led to more first time buyers visiting our developments along with others looking for a new home. “It goes to show that people recognise that the government is offering a fantastic opportunity to buy a brand new home at an affordable price through Help to Buy.”

Property market at its most buoyant for three years According to this headline, featured in Money Observer on 14 May, there are sure signs that Britain’s housing market is finally recovering from the recession. The story focuses on the views of estate agents in a RICS poll who claim demand is increasing month by month. Do our agents agree? It would seem so.

The Allerton and South Liverpool branch of Sutton Kersh is currently experiencing exceptional demand, with offers having been accepted on 16 properties in just seven days. The combined offers on the 16 properties exceeded £4,000,000. Alex Dixon, director of the Allerton and South Liverpool

branch, says: “These figures show quite clearly that there is still strong demand for property in Liverpool, providing the agent is doing its job effectively. We are seeing a shift in the mind set of both vendors and buyers who are working with us to achieve a sale and are more receptive than ever to the advice we are giving them.”

Asking prices hit new highs amid signs confidence is returning to the housing market On 20 May the Daily Mail claimed sellers’ asking prices have soared to a new high, rising by 2.1% month on month. This is, it claimed, due to the fact confidence is coming back to the market and, more importantly, so are buyers. But can the same be said for the Liverpool market in particular? Darren Carter, branch manager at Reeds Rains City Living, says confidence is certainly returning. “We have been experiencing higher viewing levels and increased sales in the last few weeks,” he says. “There are signs that the market is improving, however, we have to be very careful when discussing house prices. House prices are still inconsistent due to the nature of the sales and vendors needs, in my opinion prices will remain static in the coming months, there is a large supply of property in the city at the moment and prices can only rise by a significant amount when demand outstrips supply. If the confidence that we are experiencing in the market alongside increased sales continues then house prices in Liverpool could increase slowly in the future.”

HELP TO BUY SCHEME LIFTS HOUSING MARKET, SAYS RICS POLL The Financial Times had good things to say about the government’s latest initiative to get would-be buyers on or up the housing ladder. The Help to Buy scheme has led to an increase in interest from new buyers, bringing the number of buyer enquiries to

its highest level since November 2009, according to figures from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Are we seeing a similar increase in Liverpool? “We have seen increased activity in the sales market, although not a tremendous

amount,” says Louis Anastasiou, managing director at Andrew Louis. “At the moment only the first part of the scheme – which applies to new build properties only – is in place. The second part, which applies to first time buyers and second steppers and

old and new properties comes into force in January 2014. People who are not reliant on Help to Buy are buying now as house prices are attractive however, for those buyers with a smaller deposit, we are expecting an increase in the New Year.”

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My partner and I have had an offer accepted for a house; however the estate agent won’t take the property off the market yet. We’re concerned they may still be waiting for a better offer. Is it right for the agent to do this and is there anything we can do?

I’m currently looking at buying a newly built property through the Help to Buy scheme. As the house will be brand new and I’ll be the first to live in it, surely there won’t be any problems with the building. Will I still need to have a full survey carried out?

Ellie Sheridan, L21

While the property is ‘sold subject to contract’, neither party has any legal obligation to proceed with the transaction until there is an exchange of contracts. Until then you, the buyer, may withdraw and were you to do so the seller would feel disgruntled that the agent had stopped marketing the property. In practice you’ll find that so long as you are seen to be getting on with things; arranging surveys, appointing solicitors and keeping in touch with agents, your seller will be advised that entertaining other offers can be counter-productive in that you may pull out, thus defeating the entire object! Where commercial factors dictate, usually a niche expensive property, it may be possible to persuade the seller to give an exclusivity period in which they will not market the property. Be prepared to pay a premium for this and incur legal costs in the negotiation and preparation of a binding agreement.

Mr P. Franklin, L13

Having a survey done on a property can seem a daunting prospect when buying a house, especially if you are a first time buyer. Cash buyers will not need to have a survey carried out on a new home. However, if you are getting a mortgage, your lender will require you to have a survey carried out on the property – regardless of whether it’s a new build or not. The great thing about buying a new home is that it will come with a ten year warranty. This protects the buyer as it ensures that the property is built in line with all regulations. If you’re buying a Morris home and need to find a reputable local surveyor, we can offer advice on the best people to talk to.

I'm renting a flat and have recently been made aware that my landlord isn't regulated. Is there anything I can do about this and how may I be at risk?

K. Wallis, L1

Regulation of landlords and agents is entirely voluntary, with those who are regulated choosing to register with governing bodies such as ARLA, NALS and local authority accredited schemes. Until mandatory regulation becomes enshrined in legislation, the industry will continue to self-regulate. However, if you’re careful, you shouldn’t fall foul of any less than reputable landlords. Always ensure agreements between yourself and your landlord are clearly documented and signed by both parties. Verbal agreements have little standing in a court of law should your landlord breach your tenancy agreement. If your landlord didn't provide you with a deposit protection certificate it’s likely your deposit wasn't registered with a tenancy deposit scheme. This can be a risk because it’s easier for landlords to get away with not returning your full deposit entitlement. Ask your landlord to register your deposit if they haven't done so. Also, check whether your landlord is registered with any associations such as those above. Associations ensure landlord codes of practice are upheld should you bring any issues to their attention.

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Getting personal with Steve

Age: 48 Are you married? Yes, to Lisa for 24 years

Main duties: My primary responsibility is to contribute to the overall success of the business by setting a sales and marketing strategy for the division.

Kids? Two boys, Christopher who’s 24 and Andrew, 22. Where do you live? Holmfirth near Huddersfield (Last of the Summer Wine country)

Education: Leeds Polytechnic 2:2 degree in Construction First job: Car cleaner for Rob Lunn Car Sales Shortest job: Gardener for a local farmer when I was 14. After one cut of the paddock grass, which he was keeping for grazing as well as his lawn I was fired. Joined David Wilson Homes in: March 2007

What is the secret of your success? Hard work and working with a great team all with the same goal.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Do not become a full time car cleaner, go and get your education sorted.

What piece of advice would you give to someone starting out in the industry? In relation to house building it is important for new starters in the industry to have a good understanding of all aspects of the business and

“It is not just about building a house it is understanding how people will live in the property and make it their home.”

acknowledge the difficulties and the pressure points with their fellow colleagues. What makes David Wilson Homes different? I believe the attention to detail both in specification and, more importantly, design really sets the DWH brand apart from its competitors. It is not just about building a house it is understanding how people will live in the property and make it their home. Tell us a bit about David Wilson Homes’ plans for this year: The company continues to invest heavily in the North

West region and looks to commence five new developments within the next six months whilst looking to continue its development with Liverpool City Council at Claremont Place in Easby. Work has also commenced with the recent acquisition of in excess of a 600-unit development in Kew, Southport. What do you predict for the Liverpool housing market? The continued investment in Liverpool itself from a commercial and residential aspect will see a positive impact on interest and sales in the next 12 months.

Hobbies: All sports and eating well Are you a red or a blue? Blue

“It is important for new starters in the industry to have a good understanding of all aspects of the business”

Favourite band/singer: The Beatles Favourite guitarist: Richie Sambora Favourite book: The Firm Favourite film: The Great Escape

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Apartments still available at Renaissance Just a small number of one and two bedroom homes still remain at the Wirral site, which consists of 42 properties in total, and would-be buyers can find a deal to suit their affordability. Through Homeshub, part of the Plus Dane Group, Renaissance apartments are available for Older Person Shared Ownership (OPSO), enabling people to buy a share

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Over 55s are being offered the opportunity to retire in luxury for a more relaxed lifestyle with the help of Homeshub’s Renaissance apartment complex.

in the property ranging from 25%-75%. The Neston-based apartments, which are being offered as the ideal properties for individuals and couples looking to downsize to somewhere more manageable or release equity from their homes, are equipped with a concierge service for added security. Communal features including an open courtyard, gymnasium and landscaped gardens are also there for residents to enjoy.

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For more information on Renaissance contact Homeshub on 0151 708 4696 or visit www.homeshub.co.uk.

£32 million boost for jobs and skills A new £32 million venture will award grants to businesses in Merseyside, as well as helping 6,000

local people into work and creating as many as 4,000 apprenticeships.

Richard Else

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A partnership between some of the city region’s most prominent business leaders and politicians has successfully negotiated the groundbreaking investment from government to create the UK’s first Skills for Growth Bank for businesses. This Skills for Growth Bank will give businesses full control to invest in the skills their workplaces need to grow. Over the coming months,

businesses will be able to apply to the bank for grant funding, which will be used alongside their own training budgets to help them recruit staff, train them and boost their productivity. The funding announcement includes the largest award of Employer Ownership for Skills funding made by the government. The bid was initiated by Wirral-based business leader Asif Hamid (The Contact Company) and the Local Enterprise Partnership’s Employment and Skills Board. The idea of creating a businessled skills bank has generated interest from businesses of all sizes from across some of the region’s key growth industries. Richard Else, chair of the Employment and Skills Board and operations director for

Jaguar Land Rover, says the investment is key to the city region. He says: “Last year we started work on a deal for jobs and skills with government. The Skills for Growth Bank was our centrepiece and we have worked hard to convince the government that they should invest in this project. As a city region we have for many years had something of a skills gap. This holds back business growth and contributes to high-levels of unemployment. Previous initiatives have focused on delivering qualifications in the hope of this contributing to jobs and growth. By getting our businesses to step up to the plate in this manner we are going much further and investing more directly in the skills we need to grow.”

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BUY-TO-LET BOOM The current boom in the buyto-let market has brought an “optimism which is long overdue,” according to a Liverpool mortgage broker.

Carolyn Anderson

Carolyn Anderson from Fluid Finance within Beech Properties explains that factors such as Help to Buy currently only being available on new builds, the inability to obtain a mortgage without a deposit and the need for a “squeaky clean” credit history are all bumping up

the buy-to-let market at the moment. With buy-to-let lending now said to be accounting for 13.4% of the mortgage market, she says: “Landlords that have perhaps had a few years where they have not considered buying any further rental properties, are now actively looking for property that will suit the rental market. Such is the demand for buyto-lets; properties that are suitable for this purpose are in some cases creating bidding wars amongst

potential buyers. “The mortgage lenders have recognised this increased appetite for buy-to-let lending and see this very much as a growth area for this year and the coming years, and they have responded by improving the criteria and products for landlords who are looking to buy property again after, in some cases, a long absence from the rental market. “It is an improved marketplace this year, with an optimism which is long overdue.”

Charity events success The North West regional office of Rendall & Rittner, which manages developments across Liverpool, has raised around £2,700 for deafblind charity Sense. A variety of fundraising events around the region, including a pub quiz and raffles, helped the staff get the fundraising well underway. Around £2,000 of the final total was then collected during the team’s main event, which saw them manage the Sense shop in Accrington, Lancashire, in a bid to sell as much stock as possible for the charity. Sense, which supports children and adults who are deafblind, will put the funds towards their work of providing advice and specialist services to people with dualsensory impairments. Rendall & Rittner Regional Ltd works with charity partners to raise awareness and assist worthy causes in any way it can. Following the North West office’s latest fundraising success, director Matt Kirk says: “We are happy to support Sense and deafblind people, as well as allowing our staff to experience a different working environment and the team building/bonding

experience this provides.” As a whole company, Rendall & Rittner has raised an impressive

£20,787 for Sense. For more information about

Rendall & Rittner Regional and its services, visit www.randr-regional.co.uk.

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PROPERTY NEWS

Big success for new estate agent The team at the new Lyons Estates agency are said to have been “blown away” by the response it received in its opening weeks. The company’s office on Aintree Road in Bootle opened its doors during early April, and director Ian Lyons says: “We have been blown away with the response and in six weeks we have received 42 instructions. “We have also received instructions of land with planning permission and we are building our client database of investors, developers and buy-to-let clients.” The agency, which previously celebrated its opening day with a special launch event featuring coffee, Lyons Estates cupcakes and a fun photo booth, is also focusing on pushing the Rent to Buy scheme to help first time buyers get on to the property ladder.

For more information on the scheme, special deals on sales

fees or to register with Lyons Estates, call 0151 294 3232.

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New measures to regulate standards A new regulatory regime is now in place to protect owners of leasehold flats against poor service from managing agents. The industry’s trade body, the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), has developed a number of new measures, known as ARMA-Q, including independent scrutiny of ARMA managing agents by a regulatory panel led by former housing minister Keith Hill. This is the first time managing agents have been subject to such regulation and it has been introduced immediately. Further safeguards will also be introduced in 2015, when ARMA members will be required to sign up to a consumer charter and professional standards to ensure they deliver a high level of customer service. ARMA’s chairman, Ben Jordan, says: “Leaseholders should be able to expect a quality service when it comes to the management of their home. “If they use an unregulated managing agent, they could be opening themselves up to poor practice. We would recommend anyone appointing a managing agent to choose one signed up to ARMA-Q - a clear commitment to high standards and professional expertise”.

Home improvement provider Premier Building Solutions has expanded its office and workforce, thanks to a successful first quarter of 2013. The firm previously operated from two rooms within its base on St Mary’s Road in Garston, but has now taken over the whole top floor of the site. The extra office space allows Premier Building Solutions to accommodate four new staff within its team, including in-house architects, surveyors and managers. Now with a team of 12 full-time employees Tony Hancock, who established the business back in 1985

as a sole trader, says: “We’re always looking to help people with extensions and loft conversions and just general building work that will make their home the house of their dreams.” The company has already completed 10 extensions this year and Tony says that work is continuing to pour in, adding: “People are looking to extend their house or make loft conversions rather than move, and that has brought more business for us.” For more information about Premier Building Solutions’ services, call 0151 427 1325.

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PROPERTY NEWS

Countryside announces iPad winner

Morris Homes launches new scheme

Jack Fitzpatrick, from West Derby in Liverpool, has been selected as the winner of Countryside Properties’ iPad competition at the First Time Buyer Show. The 24-year-old visited the new Norris Green Village development, in Deanscales Road, with his girlfriend Daryl Pollard, to meet with the Countryside Properties sales team and pick up his prize. Jack, who attended the First Time Buyer Show in Liverpool with his partner to look for advice on buying his first home, says: “The show was very informative and widened my knowledge on developments in the area as well as the help that is available. “Winning the iPad from Countryside Properties was a huge bonus and we’re looking forward to using it to help find our dream home.” For more information on Countryside’s development visit www.norrisgreenvillage.co.uk.

Jack Fitzpatrick and girlfriend Daryl Pollard collect their iPad prize from Joanne Collins at Countryside Properties

The Point

A part exchange scheme has been launched by Morris Homes to help buyers move up the property ladder with ease. The initiative has been introduced for buyers taking up properties at Morris development, The Point in West Derby, and aims to help people move in to their dream home within weeks. Under the scheme Morris will

purchase a buyers’ existing home for 100% of its market value to speed up the buying process. A spokesperson for the developer says: “According to figures from Lloyds TSB, the majority of people trying to sell their first home wait more than a year for a buyer, which delays their move up the property ladder. “That’s why Morris Homes is offering a part exchange scheme to

ease buyers through the process and avoid the headache of complicated property chains and estate agent and legal fees.” Part exchange is available across three and four bedroom homes at The Point, starting from £196,750. For more information call 0151 254 2602 or visit www.morrishomes.co.uk.

PRICE ADVICE FROM CITY AGENT Property vendors can pick up free advice from experts this month, as Jones and Chapman hosts its first Price Advice Day in the city. From 9.30am-4pm on 15 June the estate agency will welcome visitors to the special drop-in event at its Allerton Road branch. Ahead of the session, branch manager Tim Kay says: “It’s basically been set up for anyone currently on or coming on to the market to make sure their property is priced correctly and fairly.” Experts will be on hand to

chat with vendors and potential vendors on how their property can fit in to the current market, how it compares to other properties that are on the market at the moment and what can be done to help it sell. Jones and Chapman’s mortgage consultant will also be there throughout the day to give further advice on moving costs or financing and refinancing. The event is open to anyone across the city with a query, and light refreshments will be served.

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A: You are operating the most common, tax efficient method of profit extraction/remuneration for the owners of a small limited company. By drawing salaries of around £7500 each you are reducing your business corporation tax bill by £3,000, and are not triggering a personal tax or a National Insurance liability. From 6 April 2013, the start of the new tax year, HMRC introduced changes to the way that payroll information must be reported (called ‘Real Time Information’ or RTI). This is the biggest change to payroll operation in the UK in 70 years, and whilst it is aimed predominantly at large employers it has some unpleasant side effects for businesses such as yours. Very simply, RTI means that every time a payment of wages is made an electronic return must be made to HMRC, at the time of payment so if your salaries are monthly, you must report 12 times in the year, if your pay is weekly, you must report 52 times a year and so on. However much this additional piece of red tape may tempt you to stop paying yourselves salaries this would not be the right thing to do, as the £3000 annual tax relief you obtain from operating Pay As You Earn is considerable. You need to get to grips with the new routines as soon as possible. You can either identify and operate payroll software yourself (There are some free basic packages available) or pay someone to carry out the routines for you. For companies where directors/shareholders are not in the habit of identifying wages separately from general amounts drawn, RTI means that this practice must be changed as it is now essential that it is decided at the time that money is drawn from the company the nature of that payment.

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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 369-371 Eaton Road, West Derby, Liverpool L12 2AH. Authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct 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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TIME OUT

minutes with...

My first... WITH JOHN OWENS, trainee solicitor, Hampson Hughes Solicitors

Car: A Peugeot 306. I am not the best driver and must have had about 90 lessons before I passed my test. My instructor had a 306 so it was pretty essential that I bought one after my test.

CLAIRE RYAN marketing specialist, IKEA Warrington

Job: I have worked since I was 14 and have always liked to be independent with regards to money. My first job was as a Christmas temp in a toy shop back in my hometown in Ireland.

What does your job entail? Continual market research to understand customers’ needs and planning store activities and events to engage with the customers and give them a better shopping experience. I also work on IKEA FAMILY which, as you may know, is a loyalty programme in which we aim to reward our loyal customers with extra added benefits, and I follow up on activities and promotions we have carried out to see how successful they have been for us and what we can change to improve.

Holiday: I did not go abroad till I was about six or seven so my first holiday probably consisted of me, my mum and dad avoiding the rain in southern Ireland somewhere. First Record: ‘I’ll Be There for You,’ the theme song from Friends. House: My parent’s house in Ireland is the only family home I have ever lived in. My parents bought our house when they got married and have been in it for over 40 years. Pet: Unfortunately I have never owned a pet but I have always wanted a dog. Someday I hope to own a chocolate Labrador called Alf.

Day in the life of... JULIA CASIMO

What do you like most about your job? No two days are the same and there is always something new and exciting around the corner, and retail is a fastpaced environment and I enjoy the challenges that come with this. Also, running activities and events in-store is always fun and it is really satisfying to see customers taking part in the activities and knowing that all the planning and preparation has made a difference to their shopping experience.

managing partner, John Kerr Chartered Accountants

8:00am

I usually try to walk to work but today I need my car. Then I hit the ground running as we are very busy.

8:30am

Early meeting with our financial services team. Today we focus on Self Invested Pensions (SIPPs and SSASs).

10:00am

What did you want to be as a child? What didn’t I want to be as a child? I wanted to be everything from a pop star (even though I can’t sing) to a vet to an astronaut. I used to change my mind every few months. What are you going to be doing straight after this interview? I am actually just working on an IKEA advert for Your Move magazine so I will be finishing this off ready for the next publication.

Fortnight in numbers...

 Getting to know the property professionals

I meet a client in Runcorn who is upgrading his factory. We are helping with an application for grant funding and also discuss optimising the tax relief which will be available.

1:30pm

I catch up with the team, return calls and deal with emails. The post has brought the great news that HMRC have finally seen sense over a long running VAT dispute. I call our client to tell him!

4:00pm

I am meeting a new client tomorrow so I carry out background research, assess their current financial position and start to formulate some tax planning ideas for discussion.

6:30pm

Leave the office to take my son to his music lesson, scooping up our springer spaniel Lola on the way. During the lesson I do a couple of loops of the Mystery Park with her before heading home.

8:00pm

My husband is away at our house in Sicily this week, so we catch up on Skype after dinner. I am more than a little envious of the weather. Then I watch The Apprentice with my son.

The ups and downs

2.7%

£167,912

63%

Private rental sector rents in England have gone up by 2.7%, which is below the RPI inflation of 2.9%, according to Valuation Office Agency statistics. The British Property Federation says the figure underlines the need for increased house building in areas of high demand.

This is how much the typical UK home is now worth, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index. The figures show that the price of a typical home increased by 0.4% in May.

House prices in seaside towns have risen by this amount over the past decade to £197,938, according to research by Halifax. The unique lifestyle, healthy environment and typically high quality of life are said to make these locations attractive.

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FIVE STEPS TO BUYING A HOME WITH HELP TO BUY In the second of our Help to Buy series we take a look at how you can make the most of the latest government initiative in five simple steps. W O R D S

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t was launched just a few weeks ago but already Help to Buy is proving popular among buyers. The government scheme is the latest in a long line of initiatives designed to reignite the housing market and, it seems, the most successful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have witnessed strong interest in Help to Buy at our developments across Liverpool, with the scheme appealing to both first time buyers trying to get on to the property ladder and existing homeowners simply looking to move house,â&#x20AC;? explains Jenny Bell, sales director designate at Bellway Homes. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re considering Help to Buy, here we give you five simple steps to securing the house of your dreams.

CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS

Many people are put off buying because they fear they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford a mortgage. However, aside from the initial outlay, taking out a mortgage can actually prove to be cheaper than renting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is all about affordability,â&#x20AC;? says Peter Vella, sales and marketing director, Countryside Properties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When every penny really does count, house buyers can escape the rent trap as they can own their own home for less than the average ÂŁ593 monthly rent for an equivalent Liverpool property. Additional benefits to buying over renting are the opportunity to invest in your own future, rather than that of your landlord, a home that you can decorate and have the way you want and the security of knowing you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to move at the whim of a landlord.â&#x20AC;?

Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found the development you want to live at its time to find the property you want to live in and make a reservation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Equity loans through the Help to Buy scheme are only available on new build homes,â&#x20AC;? says Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Homes in the North. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means that buyers could purchase the home of their dreams rather than making do with an older property that perhaps requires time and money to bring it up to the same high standard on offer.â&#x20AC;?

MAKE A HELP TO BUY APPLICATION

DECIDE IF HELP TO BUY IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Help to Buy is right for you if you really want to buy a house but are struggling to save for the mammoth deposit required by most lenders or if you already own a house and want to move up the property ladder but are stuck because the equity in your home has fallen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People still aspire to homeownership but may find it difficult to save for a deposit while paying rent,â&#x20AC;? says Claire Jarvis, sales director for Redrow Homes (Lancashire). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Help to Buy provides those purchasers with an ideal solution as they should only need a relatively small deposit of around 5% of the purchase price. The scheme also offers customers the chance to take out an equity loan for up to 20% of the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value. This reduces the initial outlay they need to purchase a new home and means that their mortgage repayments could actually work out lower than the rent they would pay for a similar property.â&#x20AC;? David Hesson, managing director of Morris Homes in the North, agrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With a total 25% deposit the buyer is in a much stronger position to secure a mortgage with lower monthly payments. The loan is interest-free for five years and can be repaid at any time, or on the sale of the house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From next year the government will also extend Help to Buy to guarantee a portion of the mortgage. It is hoped that this will encourage more lenders to offer 95% mortgages to those with small deposits.â&#x20AC;?

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Finally you need to make an application for Help to Buy, which you can do with the help of your chosen developer. Many developers will offer independent financial advice to homebuyers seeking to buy through Help to Buy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As interest in the new Help to Buy scheme continues to grow, we want to ensure buyers have access to all the information and help they need,â&#x20AC;? says Countrysideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peter Vella. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have free independent financial advisers (IFAs) available to speak to and ask any questions they may have. As the IFAs now deal with the whole application, buyers will have a more streamlined experience and will be able to find out if they are eligible there and then.â&#x20AC;?

MISSED PART ONE OF OUR FEATURE? If you missed part one of our Help to Buy feature see issue 339 page 42 or scan the QR code on the left to read it on your mobile.

FIND A DEVELOPMENT THAT SUITS

Location is top of the priority list for many buyers. Help to Buy is available from house builders registered to offer the scheme so you need to find a development from one of these house builders in the area youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to live. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best thing to do is to look at new developments in the areas in which youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to live and then enquire to check that Help to Buy is available,â&#x20AC;? says David Hesson. Peter Vella says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to consider the future when choosing your home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buying a home that will suit not just current but also future needs is essential to ensure buyers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t outgrow their new home too quicklyâ&#x20AC;?, he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would suggest that buyers do their own research into an area and find out what the longer-term plans are. Regeneration areas not only provide real value when buying but also greater increase in future house values.â&#x20AC;?

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INTERVIEW BY NATASHA YOUNG How did you get into working with art? I was studying humanities at university and the course was focused on arts because it covered cultural heritage with history of art, history of music and that sort of thing. Then I started working part-time in a student job for a contemporary art collector who needed to get his own personal library sorted and needed assistance in administering loan requests for his pieces. That’s how I got in to contemporary art. At that stage, and also today, there wasn’t much contemporary art taught at university level in Italy so I came to London to do an MA at the Royal College. What attracted you to Liverpool and to Tate? A combination of the history of Tate Liverpool and of the city itself. The Tate brand is a brand of excellence, so it’s set the standard and is leading on how contemporary modern art is presented in a particularly open way to the public, and that is attractive. Liverpool and its history are interesting because of all the good and bad things that have happened to the city and its population, and a museum that belongs 74 Your Move

to that community is a very precious one. In the way that German philosopher Feuerbach used to say ‘we are what we eat’, the museum is who it invites through the doors. I think the combination of the audience, being in Liverpool and it being Tate is quite a unique one. Although you’ve only been at Tate Liverpool for a year, do you have any highlights? I’ve been very happy about the way that Glam, the collection and the Sylvia Sleigh exhibition worked together. That’s, in principle, what I’d like to happen all the time; a single experience which brings together things that might be different but people feel the affinity and they feel excited. Liverpool is known for its culture and with Tate Liverpool marking its 25th anniversary, how does Tate fit into that? It was a pioneering venture that opened up for Liverpool the possibility of rethinking itself as a city of culture. I wasn’t involved so I’m not particularly biased but I’d say Tate and its participation in the regeneration of Liverpool led to 2008 and the cultural landscape of Liverpool today which, within visual arts, is extremely strong and the strongest outside London. Now there is not just a landscape but a network of people and abilities to collaborate and it’s a big richness of the city. That’s something else that I found very attractive when I came here.

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There are some big changes at Tate Liverpool with the major re-hang. When did this last happen? The first floor, the Craig-Martin display, had been there for a number of years. The second floor was last changed with the Biennial and that was changed around every six months. The new second floor opened at the beginning of May, and the first floor will open in mid-July but they are both part of a single project called Constellations. It’s to do with a grouping of works that might be of distant provenance, both in terms of geographical provenance and historical provenance. If you can imagine a constellation, for example you’d have a star which is not central but is more like the originator of the constellation design, and then within that work we identify some area of concern. There are nine different trigger works from the Sixties onwards on the second floor, and others including Picasso, Matisse, Man Ray,

Barbara Hepworth and Jackson Pollock will be on the first floor. Were you given free rein to choose what you wanted from the Tate collection? Part of the attraction of coming to Tate Liverpool is that the collection for Tate is one, so it’s not like Tate Modern has a collection and Tate Britain has a collection. So yes we had free rein to choose from the collection, provided that it’s not in one of the other venues, or it’s not already been promised on loan for another exhibition. Aren’t there some pieces coming to Tate Liverpool that haven’t been before? With the nine trigger works we tried to make sure they hadn’t been here before so that they were an exciting new thing. We tried to keep some balances in terms of, for example, male and female, or west and non-west, and we tried to choose them to map out 100 years, say from 1910 to 2010. Having a landmark anniversary also

seems like a good time to look to the future. What’s in store for Tate Liverpool? Our big summer show is Chagall. Then I’d say what’s in store is more of the attitude of building links by promoting the programme and links between the programme. The collection change and all the different programmes will be built to always give one overall experience to people. Chagall will have a connection to the Matisse display on the Constellations but also there’s a new commission on the ground floor from Moyra Davey which then links to the intimacy of Chagall’s portraiture. Then we have an exhibition called Art Turning Left, where artists have implemented their social and political beliefs in their practice, and that will have response to Hélio Oiticica’s display in Constellations and downstairs there will be something else linking to the project. It’s that kind of attitude that everything’s linked, and we would also like our audience to discover it.

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TREASURES AND TRINKETS An Aladdin’s cave of vintage-style treasures and bespoke gifts has cropped up in Crosby. Tucked away above the Crosby Tea Rooms on College Road, Crosby Emporium provides a marketplace for creative jewellery and clothing makers and artists in the area to sell their work to shoppers who have a taste for something different. The emporium has only been open for a few weeks but all of the stalls have been taken up, and there is said to be host of other creative talent on a waiting list to trade at the site. Around 15 traders are now selling everything from quirky jewellery and accessories, handmade children’s clothing, unique pieces of furniture and homewares, vintage threads and pieces of artwork from the venue. Sarah McCormick specialises in making accessories including jewellery and bridal hairwear, and runs the Snap & Dazzle stand at the site. She says: “There are loads of little shops in one place if you want to pick up a gift for someone from outside of the city centre. “It’s something that Crosby has needed for a

PREMIER PLAYHOUSE The Playhouse will welcome three world premieres and national collaborations to the stage, as part of its jam-packed autumn/winter season. New work Melody Loses Her Mojo, by Keith Saha and produced in collaboration with 20 Stories High and Leicester Curve, will be followed by a major new adaptation of Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment by Chris Hannan – a co-production with Glasgow’s Citizens and Edinburgh’s Lyceum theatres – and Daniel Matthew’s debut play Scrappers at the city centre venue. Launching the programme, Everyman and Playhouse artistic director, Gemma Bodinetz promised a “rich cocktail of extraordinary classic plays and exhilarating world premieres”. The theatre will also welcome UK touring productions including a version of George Orwell’s iconic novel 1984, as well as comedian Mark Thomas with his 100 Acts of Minor Dissent show.

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CLASSIC CARS Woodvale Transport Festival. 22-23 June, Victoria Park, Southport A collection of classic cars and vintage vehicles, model railways, and monster trucks will all come together at Southport’s Victoria Park. The weekend is a great event for the whole family with children’s fairground rides, trade stalls, dance displays and more. Camping is also available. For more information or to book a stand visit www.woodvalerally.com

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ARABIAN NIGHTS Liverpool Arab Arts Festival 7-16 June, Across Liverpool alented artists from across the Arab world will be showcasing their work around the city, as the highly anticipated Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) returns for the twelfth year. Exhibitions, performances and film events are running until 16 June, with highlights including Libya in Liverpool ONE – the first Libyan exhibition in the UK for decades; the UK premier of Papa Heidi – a film about the Frank Sinatra of the Arab World; the spectacular River Festival Concert at the Pier Head; and the ever-popular LAAF Family Day with live music, dance, workshops, stalls and mouth-watering food at Sefton Park. Fans of LAAF may already have enjoyed a sneak peek of this year’s festivities with the major ‘I Exist (in some way)’ exhibition, which has been open at the Bluecoat Gallery since 17 May as it also ties in with the city’s LOOK/13 photography festival. For more information about LAAF visit www.arabartsfestival.com

PAWS FOR CLAIRE HOUSE Sunday 23 June 12pm - 2pm Lydiate Town Hall Maghull, L31 2LA Sponsored by the West Lancs Dog Display Team, this fun day out features our furry friends taking part in a variety of competitions and categories including ‘dog with the loveliest eyes’, ‘dog with the glossiest coat', and ‘dog with the waggiest tail’. Light refreshments will be available on the day. There'll also be a visit from Claire Bear. Tickets are £1 for the first competition and then 50p for any other competitions entered, and all money raised goes to Claire House. For more information call Lynn from Claire House on 0151 227 4941 or call Scott from West Lancs Dog Display Team.

COMEDY LEGEND Lee Evans - Monsters. 31 October - 1 November 2014, Echo Arena Following his huge previous success, Lee Evans has just announced dates for his biggest tour yet: Monster. With two dates billed at the Liverpool Echo Arena in the autumn of next year, this is one of the most hotly anticipated comedic events. Book your tickets early to avoid missing out on all the energy and laughs of what will be a monster show. Log on to www.echoarena.com Your Move 81

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SLICE OF VARIETY American Pizza Slice, Whitechapel

Spoilt for choice? This central pizza joint not only serves up a variety of toppings but will let you have them all on different slices of a single 18-inch pizza! Also sold by the slice, unusual options such as the ‘all day breakfast’ are mixed with classics like the ‘meat feast’, which can be enjoyed alfresco at the eatery or taken away.

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PARTY WITH PIZZA The Peacock, Seel Street

A stone pizza oven is tucked away in this Seel Street bar and is sure to satisfy your appetite during a night out. Tasty toppings including goats cheese, spinach, garlic and mushrooms, to pepperoni and fresh chilli are served until late. Enjoy them with a choice of cocktails, wines, spirits and beers.

STAR ATTRACTION The Quarter, Falkner Street

This Italian-inspired restaurant hails its pizzas as its main attraction, and says even Yoko Ono once popped in to try one. Toppings like Moroccan lamb and Thai red curry break away from the ordinary, and the delicious dishes are made up of locally sourced produce.

Pruno is a place I used to pass years ago when I was a student and I had honestly always intended to try it. Even without looking at the menu, I was intrigued by this relatively small but cosy looking eatery. Inside, there is an emphasis on emerald green which sets off the exposed brick on the far wall. I loved the soft jazz that was playing in the background. The ambience it helped create was mellow and peaceable. I was worried about my choice of dining partner given she is possibly the fussiest eater on the planet. If this place could please her, it must be a winner. There was a wide choice of options which the website describes as being inspired by a love of Italian, French and African cooking. There was certainly an international feel with

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subtle flavour was extremely moreish. My partner ordered steak with tarragon butter, salad and chips and again, for the sake of science I was obliged to try. The meat was cooked perfectly and the chips were faultless, they somehow reminded me of the ones my grandmother makes. They had a very homely feel about them. The dessert (£5.75£6.50) was the icing on the cheesecake, which is exactly what my companion opted for. It came with strawberry ice cream, which was so fresh and tangy it tasted almost like sorbet. I went for white chocolate bread and butter pudding. It was impeccably delicious with a light and warm vanilla crème anglaise that complimented it well. My fussy friend’s verdict? “Can we come back next week?” Your Move 85

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