Woolton In My Back Yard Magazine, Edition 9, Jun-Jul 2024

What'sNewand What'sOn

MyHauntedMansionatWooltonHall

There’s loads going on at Woolton Hall, or ‘My Haunted Mansion’ as it’s now known!

Paranormal investigations group, The My Haunted Project have leased the building, secured it and started cleaning it up. Brilliant news!

The project, headed by Liverpool local Harry Achilleos, is ‘the longest running, most documented multi venue paranormal investigation in the world’ according to the Facebook page.

With sites in Chester and - a little further afield - Pennsylvania USA, they have a track record of cleaning up old buildings and putting them back on the map.

When we spoke to the team, the site hadn’t been broken into for three weeks (which was a vast improvement) and they said the cellar and ground floor are now ‘spotless’.

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Cameras have been installed round the outside of the building and - once the excellent clean-up efforts are completethe next step is to install cameras throughout the interior too.

The surveillance isn’t only there to keep the place safe. The My Haunted Project will record 24/7 to capture potential paranormal activity! You can watch the latest on My Haunted Mansion - along with broadcasts from other My Haunted Project sites - on YouTube (link above). If this goes the same way as previous projects, you may even be able to book and be a part of it soon.

We’ll keep you informed!

Acoustic-ishopenmicnight

30pm, first Wednesday of e month

e Cobden, L25 6HA

coustic with a hint of yboards, presented by Johnny Larsen and featuring a special guest performer. Take your instrument and join in!

WooltoninBloomOpenGardens

Sunday 7 July 2024

12 - 5pm £5 per adult, accompanying children free

A lovely way to spend a summer’s day; pick up a programme and visit lots of beautiful private gardens in L25, as they open to the public for one afternoon only. There will also be art and craft stalls to browse, as well as entertainment and a raffle. In addition, refreshments will be available from Bishops Lodge in Woolton Park, thanks to Woolton WI.

Programmes are available from Browns Newsagents on Woolton Street, Tesco Woolton (2nd July only), Sainsbury’s Woolton (5th July only) or on the day from Bishop’s Lodge and any of the open gardens.

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Childwall Crescent, L16

3 bedroom semi-detached

£425,000

Sought after location

Large rear garden with outbuilding

Beautifully designed throughout

Working period fireplaces

Roll top bath

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3 bedroom detached £175,000

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£330,000

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3 bedroom semi-detached

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4 bedroom semi-detached

£495,000

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3 bedroom semi-detached £350,000

Lessonsfromhalfalifetime asapropertyinvestor

By Nick Stott, CEO, Homesure Property

I completed on my first house purchase three days after I turned 20. Now I’m turning 40, so I've owned and managed property for 20 years!

Since starting Homesure Property in 2007, I've also overseen 4,000+ tenancies on behalf 1,500+ private landlords.

Here are 10 lessons I’ve learned, that could support you to grow your wealth through property investment.

1. Decide whether you're an investor oralandlord

Property investors put their money to work and delegate decision making to a managing agent - relatively hands off Landlords take on a lot of the work and decision making themselves.

2.Treatyourtenantswell

Treat everyone as an individual, and better than you think you need to!

3.Planforsituations,notevents

Input higher expenses (fees, repairs etc) and lower income (rent and voids) If the deal stacks up on that basis, you can't lose!

4.Guaranteeyourprofits

I'm still amazed that some landlords choose not take to out Rent & Legal Protection Cover.

5.Payyourtaxes

Your ability to borrow is based on the income that you report to HMRC.

6.Valuecontractors&tradespeople

Your tenant's opinion of you as a landlord will be largely based on how quickly, and competently, you carry out repairs.

7. Don't flip unless you've got the stomachforit

Flipping properties can be done very profitably by skilled operators but speculation is dangerous and there is another way.

8. Learn about the 18-year property cycle

Time IN the market trumps TIMING the market but there's no harm in trying to improve the odds of entering, refinancing, and exiting by being aware of macroeconomic events.

9.Stayoutofjail

You’re dealing with peoples' homes; it's right that there are rules and regulations. Get to grips with every piece of legislation that affects you and chose your agent carefully.

10.Followthegoldenrule

Always ask yourself ‘could I live comfortably in this property, with my family?’

Read the rest of my tips, in much more detail, on Homesure Property

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RecyclesMerseyside

This is a fantastic local charity worth supporting. It’s also a great place to get a good deal on all things bike-related.

Recycles Merseyside repairs and services bikes - meaning less end up in landfill. And it provides adults with learning difficulties and other barriers to work, opportunity to gain a City and Guilds qualification in Bike Mechanics.

Pay a visit to pick up:

a road bike, mountain bike, children’s bike (or scooter) or a vintage bike bike parts and accessories, including helmets, bells, lights and cycling wear

If your own bike needs a repair or service, Recycles Merseyside can do that too.

All bikes sold have been donated, then revived by the mechanics and trainees.

You’ll find a snapshot of current stock on Facebook but for full details of what’s available, visit the Salvation Army Church, Mildenhall Road, L25 2SN (off Childwall Valley Road) or ring 07858 002 122.

SupportTheWooltonSocietyfor£6peryear orless!

The Woolton Society is a registered charity, staffed by volunteers. They work to stimulate public interest in the area, improve amenities, document Woolton's history and maintain high standards of architecture - amongst other things

If you love where you live, could you supporttheirhardwork?

Chances are, you could All they ask is a membership fee of £6 per year AND there are discounts for couples, students and seniors. There's no other commitment.

You can also show your support by going to a free talk or visiting their stall at the monthly Farmers Market.

If you’re reading this in time, join the annual quiz night on 19th June. After that, there will be a short summer break. Regular talks resume in September.

Full membership and event details are available at wooltonsociety.org.uk.

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CASESTUDY: Propertysourcingdoneright!

How one cash buyer secured fantastic long-term returns

Theclient: Cash buyer

Wanted his money to work harder

From the South of England but decided to invest in the North West, where his funds would go further

Didn’t have the the time or local area knowledge to find a property, so employed Homesure to do it

Thebrief:

Find a property for a great price, in an area with high rental demand, that will yield consistently high returns

Manage the refurb, find tenants then manage the rental

Thenumbers:

Purchase price: £100,000

Refurbishment costs: £3,700

Annual rental income (paid upfront):

£10,500

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At Homesure, we know that property investment is only successful when everybody wins – the landlord, the tenant and the environment. We want to support you, and your tenants, for the long term.

Property sourcing is one step on the path to investment. We’ll be with you for the journey.

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