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We are an estate agency with a difference.

Our dynamic team is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to selling property. Our reputation for industry knowledge and honest dialogue means we have new clients coming through our doors every day and, tellingly, regular repeat clients as well. The property world has changed over the past few years, and we have grown right alongside it. Our professional advisors are both experienced and forward-thinking and they are committed to ensuring that our customers experience a seamless journey with us from start to finish.

JP & Brimelow Estate Agents is owned and managed by Eddie Ellis and we are proud to have built an independent realtor which has become a cornerstone of the regional property landscape.

Whatever your objective is within the built environment, we can support you. Whether you are looking to sell a property, find your dream home, source a builder, or explore a new financial opportunity, we have the knowledge and expertise to help.

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The home you are proposing to purchase may have the appearance of being in a good state of repair, but a survey report from a Chartered Surveyor will put your mind at rest and identify any major structural issues as well as diagnose general maintenance problems likely to be encountered during your term of ownership. Only by understanding the true condition of a property can a buyer make a fully informed decision upon purchase.

The British Property Awards 2023 - Gold Winners!

JP & Brimelow Estate Agents have just won the British Property Award for Manchester (M21-22), for the second successive year. Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focused on customer service levels. JP & Brimelow Estate Agents have now been shortlisted for a number of national awards which will be announced later in the year.

The British Property Awards provide agents throughout the UK with an invaluable opportunity to compare the service that they provide against the service provided by their local, regional and national competition.

Agents who go that extra mile and provide outstanding levels of customer service are rewarded with our accolade, which acts as a beacon to highlight these attributes to their local marketplace.

THE 5 SIGNS

YOU ARE READY TO MOVE HOME...

As you can imagine, we meet a lot of people who have reached the point when they realise they are ready to move home.

Being ready to move is not the same as needing to move – we have met couples who love where they live so much they’ve hung on as long as possible! Being ready to move comes in two forms – knowing you need to and finally finding the emotional space to do so (this is often the case with people downsizing) and just a sudden realisation that your home isn’t working for you any more; your feet start to itch and you find yourself browsing all the estate agency sites as more than just a guilty pleasure.

Before you bring in an estate agent to value your home, it’s wise to do a sense check with yourself – are you ready, really ready, to move on?

So, what are the five signs you’re ready to move house?

Storage space frustrations

There comes a point when, no matter how ruthless you are with decluttering, you simply have no more room to store the stuff you want to keep. This often happens when one becomes two (a couple move in together) or two become three (the amount of stuff a baby needs is staggering – and where on earth shall we put this pushchair?!)

Family expansion

Following on from the first point – when a new child arrives, the need for an extra bedroom is often the driver to start looking for a new home. Children can, and do, share a room, of course – but as they get older this becomes more problematic, so the question is move now, or move later? Which leads us neatly to point 3…

School catchment

We all want the best schools for our children, but it’s rarely something we think about till one of said children arrives on the scene. Suddenly it’s all about Ofsted reports, and can we walk to school? Also…

We need a garden

Again, it’s often the arrival of children that trigger the desire for more outdoor space, but equally, for many people there just comes a time in one’s life when sitting on one’s own patio sipping an ice-cool beer holds more appeal than a night out on the town. Yes, you’re at ‘that’ lifestage!

Bored, bored, bored

Remember the excitement of moving into your first home – bought or rented? Once the opposite becomes true, and you really simply fall out of love with where you live, it’s

time to make a fresh start. There are several symptoms of home-boredom. The first is that you stop being so fussy about the housekeeping (which is something you’ll need to fix if you want to sell!). Whether it’s fixing chipped paintwork, repairing a wobbly door handle or even dusting into every corner, when you’re not house proud any longer, you need to find somewhere else to be proud of.

Needing to move and being ready to move don’t always coincide, so you need to be very sure you’re ready before you start the ball rolling. Putting your home up for sale, doing all the little jobs you need to do to make it viewerfriendly, inviting people in to judge your home – it’s a lot, and if you’re not absolutely sure now’s the time, you may find yourself subconsciously sabotaging the process.

It definitely happens, trust us! The flipside of course is that you simply can’t find anywhere you want to move to – none of the houses you view feel ‘right.’ Again, this is likely to be more an emotional response than a practical one. How do you overcome this? Positive visualisation –imagine the freedom you will feel when all the niggling frustrations of your current home are lifted away.

Picture all that marvellous storage space. Imagine having friends round to dinner. Plan a new bedroom décor, pick new paint colours, open your mind… and your heart will follow.

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Chorlton Beer & Cider Festival 2024 A Summer Celebration

The anticipation is over! The Chorlton Beer & Cider Festival 2024 is back, promising an even more delightful experience with extended opening hours. This year, the festival will open its gates an hour earlier on Thursday and Friday, giving you more time to savour the finest drinks before the sun sets.

For those who’ve been eagerly counting down the days, the wait is finally over. The Chorlton Beer & Cider Festival is set to make its grand return in 2024, and it’s bigger and better than ever before.

The festival’s extended hours are a welcome addition, offering more opportunities to explore everything on offer. Here are the dates and times to mark in your calendar:

Thursday, 4th July: 5pm – 10pm

Friday, 5th July: 5pm – 10pm

Saturday, 6th July: 1pm – 9pm

Where We Are

The picturesque St Clement’s Church provides the perfect backdrop for the festival. Located at the junction of Edge Lane and St Clement’s Road, midway between Wilbraham Road and Chorlton Green, this charming setting adds a touch of tranquillity and charm to the lively atmosphere of the event.

A Feast for the Senses

But it’s not just about the drinks. The festival is also a haven for food lovers. A variety of food vendors will be on hand to ensure no one goes hungry. From the rich, aromatic flavours of Indian and Pakistani cuisine at The Curry Den to the indulgent ‘DIRTY BURGERS’ from Deebz Street Foods and the New York-inspired

hot dogs from Fat Annie’s, there’s something to satisfy every craving.

Join the Fun

The Chorlton Beer & Cider Festival 2024 is shaping up to be a highlight of the summer. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast, a cider connoisseur, or simply looking for a fun day out with friends and family, this festival promises an unforgettable experience. With three days of excellent drinks, mouth-watering food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it’s an event not to be missed.

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NEW HOMES DEVELOPMENT

A brand new FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED property, with accommodation over three floors. Situated in a highly popular residential area of Whalley Range off Egerton Road North.

Within easy walking distance of both Chorlton and Whalley Range amenities, the Metrolink station on Wilbraham Road giving you direct access into the city centre, Media City and Manchester International Airport.

In brief, the accommodation consists of; an entrance hallway with a downstairs W.C, a under stairs storage cupboard, cloakroom, lounge to the front aspect and an impressive open plan living space with a fitted kitchen with plywood and painted kitchen units from Naked Kitchens, Smeg induction hob and ovens, Forezzo zero waste ply worktop and House of feature wall lights. Dining area with views and access out into the rear enclosed lawned garden and a utility room completes the ground floor.

Whilst to the first floor there is a landing leading to three good size bedrooms and a three-piece fitted bathroom suite.

Stairs leading to the top floor master bedroom, complete with a threepiece ensuite wetroom and Mandarin Stone tiles. A useful storage space.

The property benefits from under floor heating on the ground floor with white oiled oak herringbone flooring, aluminium front door, solar panels, wall mounted electric car charger, enclosed lawned garden and a driveway to the front providing off road parking.

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College Road, Whalley Range

Introducing this immaculately presented and extended TWO BEDROOM detached house on College Road in Whalley Range. This property has seen extensive refurbishment throughout, with the charm and character seen in the details. Boasting a large garden, this property is truly a hidden gem in the area.

Positioned on a highly regarded residential tree lined road in this conservation area off Upper Chorlton Road, the property is perfectly located for transport links giving you direct access to motorways, cycle routes, the city centre and the Metrolink station nearby on Ryebank Road in

Firswood. Alexandra Park, St Bede’s College & William Hulme Grammar School are all on your door step.

To the front aspect a spacious dining room with windows to the front and side, a fully fitted kitchen which is a true highlight overlooking the rear enclosed garden. An extended lounge area, with the large skylight, cast iron glass doors and log burner seamlessly blending modern luxury with the outdoors.

Whilst to the first floor, two stylishly renovated double bedrooms, and a modern four-piece

bathroom. The house also consists of column radiators, alarm system, gas central heating and a log burner.

One of the standout features of this property is the secluded SOUTH EAST facing garden. Plants, trees and hedges run the length of the side garden, following the boundary brick wall, adding a further sense of privacy. With raised and stocked garden beds, a large lawned area and a gravel patio area, the landscaping of this property has been designed and executed as expertly as the interior.

The property benefits from gas fired central heating, an alarm system, being refurbished and extended, having a driveway providing off road parking and having a rear enclosed south east facing garden.

Externally

A gravel driveway provides off road parking for up to multiple vehicles behind double gates. A brick boundary wall runs the length of the property, hidden with mature hedges, trees and planted flower beds. The spacious south east facing rear garden consists of; a large lawned area, an abundance of plants and trees and a gravel patio directly off the rear lounge room.

HOW TO

PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SALE

When we value a property, we are always happy to offer advice on how to maximise the likely offer price and encourage a fast sale.

It’s not unusual, of course, for vendors to be concerned about the cost of any changes we might suggest, both in terms of money and time, but the return on that investment could be significantly higher than the outlay – again, in terms of both money and time.

What must never be forgotten is that buyers who are ‘looking for a project’ are not the norm. There are some people, of course, who are proactively seeking a property that can be described as in need of a little (or a lot) of TLC, well aware that these are the ones where they can negotiate a lower price, but in our experience most buyers simply want to move in and relax, happy in their new home, without a whole list of jobs to do before they are content with their decision.

One of the quickest ways to convince potential

buyers that they can do just that is to spruce up and declutter. The latter is simple (well, simple-ish) and requires little more than a collection of boxes and a tough stance on whether to store, donate or throw away.

The former – well, that can be less simple, but we always start with paint. The first impression is always the most powerful, so it’s important you look at both the outside and the inside of your home as if through a stranger’s eyes.

Touch up or completely repaint?

It may be that the outside of the house could simply do with a good jet-wash and touch up. It’s best to get advice from a professional painter, however. External paint, once it starts to peel, is usually best stripped back and re-done.

Assess your front door. We push through our doors every day, but are always focussed on getting

through it, not on the door itself. It may be well past time it had a good clean and a repaint!

Inside the house, the temptation will be to patch over the worst bits, but this is likely to simply draw attention to the tweaks you’re attempting to make. Paint does change colour over time, so even if you kept the pot, and it’s still viable, it’s unlikely to wholly match the paint on the walls.

If your walls are looking a little tired, or the fabulous mustard yellow in your living room might turn off viewers, repaint the walls with a neutral colour that will allow prospective buyers to easily project their own style into the room and imagine themselves living there.

Check your ceilings: We don’t look up often, which means ceilings tend to get overlooked when cleaning or decorating rooms. Visit each room and have a good look up. There may be cobwebs in corners, the remains of water-leak stains, or fine cracks along joist lines that might worry buyers.

If you have any questions about what you should be doing to ‘stage’ your home for a fast sale, always ask your estate agent. We see what other houses in the area look like, we know what buyers are seeking – and what they want to avoid. We can tell you immediately if cracking open the paint cans will be worth your time, energy and money, or not. And we can recommend local trades to help you out, too.

Look for these signs that your home could do with a fresh lick of paint:

• Paint is chipped, cracked or stained (on the corners of walls, where people grab doors, at the end of the bannisters, etc

• White paint on your doors, window sills and skirting boards has yellowed over time

• The colours you have chosen for your interior paintwork are quite bold, so may not appeal to everybody

• The exterior paintwork clashes with the other houses in the area – you might like to stand out from the crowd, but most people like to blend!

• The exterior paintwork is noticeably weathered – a prospective buyer doing a driveby may take one look and assume that chipped windowsills or a dodgy door, or rendering that’s not been fully painted, means residents who haven’t kept up with the level of care a property needs

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BEAG 2024 Awards Winners...

JP & Brimelow Estate Agents receives national recognition at the EA Masters 2024 JP & Brimelow Estate Agents has attained the high standards necessary to be awarded with the property industry’s most prestigious mark of excellence. Every year, a rigorous assessment is carried out of every estate and letting agent in the country.

There are 15,000 estate agencies and each one is assessed for property marketing, customer service and results, including how quickly they sell or let and percentage of price achieved compared with other agents in the same location.

The very best agents are listed in The Best Estate Agent Guide–a website for landlords and sellers to help them choose who to sell or let their property. On Tuesday 7th November the results of this year’s assessment were announced at the Best Estate Agent Guide Awards and JP & Brimelow Estate Agents was among those recognised.

JP & Brimelow Estate Agents was delighted to be recognised for their dedication to providing the very highest levels of service. Eddie commented “Being recognised for dedication to providing the very highest levels of service

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is a significant achievement and a testament to my award-winning team’s commitment to excellence. This recognition indicates that we are consistently going above and beyond to meet or exceed customer expectations”.

Home-movers and landlords can search for those estate and letting agents that made the grade in their area by visitingbestestateagentguide.co.uk or by looking out for the distinctive winners marks.

WELCOME TO LUCY’S BOUTIQUE on Beech Road

Nestled in the charming neighbourhood of Chorlton Green, South Manchester, Lucy’s Boutique is an independent gem that brings a unique blend of style and elegance to Beech Road.

Since opening her doors in 2013 and finding her permanent home here in 2015, Lucy has been dedicated to offering a curated shopping experience that caters to diverse tastes and styles.

A Bit of Something for Everyone

At Lucy’s Boutique, you’ll discover an eclectic mix of fashion, denim, jewellery, and accessories sourced from an array of top-tier British, Australian, Danish, Italian, and French brands. Whether you’re looking for everyday essentials or something a bit more unique, Lucy personally handpicks each item, ensuring a thoughtful and distinctive selection for her customers.

Explore Our Collection

Fashion: From casual chic to elegant evening wear, our clothing range features the latest trends and timeless classics.

Denim: Find your perfect fit with our carefully chosen denim collection, offering styles that suit every body type and preference.

Jewellery: Add a touch of sparkle to your outfit with our exquisite jewellery pieces, each selected for its beauty and craftsmanship.

Accessories: Complete your look with our diverse array of accessories, including bags,

scarves, and hats, that add a personal touch to any ensemble.

Personalized Shopping Experience

Lucy’s passion for fashion and her eye for quality make shopping at her boutique a delightful experience. Whether you’re updating your wardrobe or searching for the perfect gift, Lucy is always on hand to offer personalised advice and styling tips.

Visit Us Today

Step into Lucy’s Boutique on Beech Road and immerse yourself in a world where everyday practicality meets extraordinary style. Join our community of fashion enthusiasts who appreciate the blend of everyday wear and unique finds that make our boutique a beloved local treasure.

Discover the perfect piece that speaks to your individual style at Lucy’s Boutique – where every item is chosen with love and every customer is treated like a friend.

Tiny’s Tipple is an independent bottle shop providing quality wine, beer and spirits.

Named after Ed’s booze hound (Tiny the Jack Russel), Tiny’s Tipple opened up in 2013 in the heart of Chorlton with the intention of providing everyone with the perfect tipple. Collectively, the staff boasts over 30 years experience in the trade and they strive to bring you the best combination of quality, value, choice and service.

Their focus is on small, independent producersyou won’t find these in a supermarket!

The shelves are stocked with over 350 wines –representing all the classic regions and styles, along with plenty of natural wines and lesser known gems from more out of the way places. It’s a comprehensive array to suit every budget and every palate.

The shop’s back room is a shrine to all things beer, showcasing craft breweries from all around the world, as well as plenty of local beers. The range changes regularly to keep things interesting.

You’ll also find iconic Scottish single malts, complemented by fine Irish whiskey, Bourbon and a premium range of gin, tequila, rum, brandy and cocktail essentials. Other treats include ciders,

exciting alcohol-free options, snacks, gifts, and much more...

And you can’t forget their excellent Tasting Evenings! Once a month the shop hosts a relaxed tasting - expect a great time with well topped-up glasses, peppered with expert insights! You can see what they have coming up on their website.

You can find Tiny’s Tipple at 510 Wilbraham road (but if that’s too far away you can always order a booze delivery from their website!)

Burton Road Brewing Co are a small brewery with big ideas based in Withington. Starting out as a homebrew hobby from a flat on Burton Road and now fermenting into a thriving independent business.

The company was formed in 2015 after we took our first recipe, Pale Ale, to be brewed and bottled at our friends Alphabet Brewing Co. 18 months later we moved contract operations to Mobberley Brewhouse to continue the expansion of our range. Now we make 14 different beers available in can, bottle, keg and cask, with more to be added.

We’ve continued to grow organically and have reinvested profits with the aim of reaching our eventual goal, and dream – our own brewery on

BURTON ROAD BREWERY RAISED BY WOLVES

Raised By Wolves is a premium Barber Shop situated in the heart of Chorlton. Set up by founder Ben Donohoe in 2019, Raised By Wolves began with a mission to provide locals with a community hub that gave top quality haircuts in a friendly, relaxing environment.

With over 50 years of barbering experience between the five man team, they offer premium services as a gender neutral barber shop who cater for all. Cutting all different styles of hair with expert precision to give exceptional haircuts, right through from the senior wolves to younger pups. Over the years the shop has become well known for their warm welcomes and cosy inviting space. Offering free coffee, WiFi and great music in an engaging atmosphere, you can see how they value customer service just as importantly as the quality of their haircuts.

Thanks to the dynamic vision brought by their creative team, they now boast over 2,000 five-star reviews on

Burton Road. Watch this space.

Like JP & Brimelow Estate Agents, we pride ourselves on being involved in the local community as much as possible. We are a lead sponsor of West Didsbury and Chorlton AFC where you will often see us enjoying our own beer. We even have kids in the junior teams. We also actively sponsor local events such as Beer Festivals, School Fetes, Pride Events and Art Projects

. Our latest collaboration being with Withington Walls, an charity who brings art to the community of Withington.

All our beers and alcohol-free beers are available for delivery via our website.

See www.burtonroadbrewing.co.uk for more details.

the renowned booking app Booksy. Making Raised By Wolves not just the highest rated barbers in Chorlton but in all of Manchester.

Raised By Wolves have also always taken an active role in the Chorlton community by supporting other local businesses. They have been a long time proud sponsor of local football team West Didsbury & Chorlton, sponsoring the club & 3 junior teams, and often lend gifts and prizes to local schools and academies. So if you’re looking for a top notch haircut and a place to relax with no gimmicks, then we invite you to drop by the wolf and experience it for yourself!

You can find Raised By Wolves at 519 Barlow Moor Road - but remember to book early in advance to ensure a spot :Book now at raisedbywolvesbarbershop. booksy.com

CleverClear is a Greater Manchester based house clearance specialist providing fast, eco friendly disposal of any unwanted items for homeowners, landlords, and property professionals. Whether you require a full house clearance of a ‘hoarders house’ or the disposal of a single item, CleverClear are experts in taking care of the whole process.

When buying, selling, or letting property, the removal of any kind of accumulated and unwanted items can be a logistically difficult and often daunting task. CleverClear was founded by its owners who have decades of experience in the property and waste industry.

‘Our goal is to provide a great service, and to reduce landfill’ says Kerry Murphy, one of the Directors of CleverClear. ‘We do this by listening carefully to our clients needs and by being meticulous in the separating and sorting of items and materials so that we can reuse, recycle, and donate as much as we possibly can. We found that many people became frustrated with charities and clearance companies that would only pick and choose items from a property, and not be able to fully solve a clients problem. It just wasn’t helpful for them. They were often selling a house, working to a timescale

and needed the property empty, and they required a solution that simplified the whole task.

Once CleverClear has removed any items a client needs taking away, our knowledgable and energetic team then get to work reusing what we can, recycling the various separated materials, and donating anything useful to a network of excellent charities. It can be a complicated task but we love the challenge! We are often working for executors of deceased estates, or with individuals who do not live close by to the property, so it is extremely important that we communicate clearly and professionally, being aware of what sometimes can be sensitive and stressful situations. We have a fleet of specialised vehicles meaning that we never use unsightly and inefficient skips, so once we leave a property, it’s neatly swept and ready for sale.’

CleverClear will visit your property and provide a free assessment and quote for your house clearance, and they will take care to follow your requirements exactly.

Arrange a free quote at www.cleverclear.co.uk or call 07881 950 437.

TXM Removals offer a meticulous and attentive house removals service across the Manchester and Greater Manchester area. We endeavour to always go “the extra mile” when completing house removals, whether that involves transporting, relocating or storing your furniture and household goods.

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THE POWER OF THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR...

Does the state and colour of your front door affect your home’s value? Yes, and no.

You will have heard the phrase ‘kerb appeal’. In essence, it’s the immediate impression your home gives when potential buyers pull up outside, ready to discover if your current home could be their next home. In this respect yes, a scruffy, grubby, in-need-of-someTLC front door will affect the value of your home, in as much as the viewer will immediately form an impression of lack of care, which may extend inside the home, too.

One thing you really don’t want is viewers turning up and immediately deciding your home needs some attention, and looking for problems from the moment they enter. It takes six seconds to form an impression, it’s very much a subconscious process, so even if asked viewers may be hard pressed to say why they didn’t feel immediately positive about a home. So it’s best not to risk that first six seconds being anything but excellent.

In this respect, a clean and tidy entry, with a clean porch or step and a front door that’s not a home to multiple spiders’ webs, with no wonky door furniture and a bell or knocker that works is a very good way to start the big reveal of your home.

Does the colour of your front door affect the value of your home?

Again, this is a yes and no answer. Your estate agent will have carefully valued your home according to where it sits in the local marketplace, and will be keen to ensure you achieve the maximum selling value, so no, in terms of pounds and pence, the colour of your front door will not affect the value of your home. However – again, it may affect the value of that first impression. If the colour is off-putting, then getting people across the threshold to view the rest with a

positive attitude might be a challenge.

So, what colour should you paint your front door to boost the value of your home?

In a study conducted by door and window retailer, Safestyle, they discovered that red has the most positive immediate impact. Pure London bus, pillarbox red. It’s a bold, confident, happy colour that suggests the occupants really care for and love their home. The rich splash of colour as seen from the kerb is immediately eye-catching and welcoming, just begging you to walk up and ring the bell.

Interestingly, there is a regional bias when it comes to colour choice for the front door. In Newcastle-uponTyne, sage green doors boosted interest and value. In Manchester, however, red was the colour that did the job. We have no comment on that, save to say that blue is also a popular colour...

The Safestyle study showed that grey, black, blue and white came in second, third, fourth and fifth place as far as hitting those first vital moments of kerb appeal value, so if red is a step too far, you can easily find a colour that works for you, and your kerb appeal. These are all practical, easy-on-the-eye colours that aren’t likely to draw the wrong kind of response.

It’s not vital that you re-paint your front door the moment you decide to sell your house, of course, Colour has an impact, of course, but more importantly it’s the overall look and feel you present as potential buyers arrive at your home. A regular wash down, brush the porch or steps and maybe add a couple of pots with pretty summer bedding plants and you will provide an immediate, attractive welcome to your home – and have no need to worry about those first six seconds.

JP & BRIMELOW GAZEBO

Our splendid 3m x 4.5m purple gazebo is at your service, adding a touch of vibrancy to your community gatherings.

Whether you’re planning a cozy garden party, a spirited sports event, a delightful school social, a memorable birthday bash, or a cherished family get-together, our gazebo is the perfect companion for your celebration.

In need of a gazebo? Look no further – we’ve got you covered! Simply let us know, and we’ll deliver it to your location based on availability. When your event concludes, we’ll promptly collect the gazebo, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience for you.

Simply visit: https://jpandbrimelow.co.uk/jpbrimelow-gazebo/

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THE OLD TRAFFORD AREA

Old Trafford is an area of Stretford within in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford. It is arguably most famous for being home to Manchester United’s football stadium and Lancashire County cricket club, but there’s more to the area than world famous sporting landmarks.

Back in the 1820s, Old Trafford became the site for a Royal Horticultural and Botanical Gardens. White City Limited purchased the site in 1907 and subsequently turned it into an amusement park. From the 1950s to the 1970s White City Stadium was used as a racing track for stock cars and greyhounds.

These days the site off Chester Road is home to White City Retail Park which lies behind the original gateway to the Botanic Gardens. There you’ll find a huge number of big-name brands including Wren Kitchens, Bensons for Beds, Oak Furnitureland and Sofology –perfect for those planning some home improvements. It’s a great place to do your food shopping thanks to a M&S Foodhall, Aldi and an Iceland Food Warehouse (although there’s a Sainsbury’s and a Tesco Extra 24/7 further down Chester Road towards Sale).

Having been at the forefront of the Victorian parks’ movement, Trafford has a historical association with green open spaces. Local parks include the well maintained Hullard Park which features a bowling

Old Trafford is ideal for those who require easy access into Manchester by car, bus, or bicycle as it’s only a couple of miles away. Drivers can also enjoy easy access to the motorway network via the M60. The A56 passes directly from Manchester through Old Trafford and leads onto neighbouring areas including Stretford, Sale and Altrincham. However, traffic can get quite busy on match days.

If you’d prefer to hop on a tram, Old Trafford has its own Metrolink stop, and it’ll take around ten minutes to get into the city centre. Other nearby tram stops include Trafford Bar and Firswood.

Old Trafford is also within walking distance from Salford’s MediaCity, a creative and entrepreneurial hub for technology, media, and data industries. Here you’ll also find

The Lowry Outlet Mall, The Lowry Theatre and the Imperial War Museum North on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal along with many bars and restaurants. A short journey by car will take you to the Trafford Centre, a huge shopping mall and entertainment complex.

Cultural diversity has been a feature of the area for over a century when Irish immigrants came over to work on the Manchester Ship Canal in the 1880s. The heart of modern-day Old Trafford lies around Ayres Road with its variety of local shops selling food European, Caribbean and Asian ingredients offering a real flavour of the multicultural nature of the neighbourhood.

green, pond, a wildflower meadow, and a play area suitable for toddlers and younger children. Seymour Park is approximately 15 acres and offers two play areas for younger and older kids, a full-size football pitch and basketball court, and is the location of Old Trafford Youth Centre.

Typical properties in Old Trafford range from Victorian terraces, semidetached houses with original period features on tree-lined residential roads, and modern 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.

As Old Trafford is relatively close to central Manchester and there are good transport connections to buzzing neighbourhood towns of Stretford and Sale, it’s slowly becoming more popular with young professionals, families and first-time buyers.

SCENTED FLOWERS FOR YOUR PATIO...

Nothing says summer like sitting out late into the evening (possibly with a blanket, this is still Manchester, after all) and enjoying the fresh air- and if that air can be delicately fragranced by pretty as can be scented flowers in patio pots, heaven is but a quick shop away.

Being outdoors is so good for our mental health, and when our days are spent at work, or busily getting on with household chores, some evening downtime can work wonders for the cortisol levels. Whether you have an expansive garden, something barely handkerchief sized or a balcony space, there’s always room for a few patio pots, so why not choose to plant them with flowers to help lift your evening experience to new heights.

While scented plants produce their fragrance all day long, we can smell it best in the evening, when the cooler, moister air allows the scent particles to hook to water particles and travel further, right to our grateful noses.

Here are our top xx scented flowers that grow quite happily in patio pots you can set close by your seating:

Eternal Fragrance Daphne

Perfectly named, this pretty white-flowered plant grows in domes of green foliage and lots of tiny white flowers, sending out clouds of sweet perfume all the way from now till autumn. It’s an evergreen, and likes to be set in well-drained soil, so when potting up sit some grit or pebbles at the base of the pot, and lift it up on those little pot feet you can find in any garden centre. Daphne Eternal Fragrance doesn’t need a lot of care, just clip off dead flowers and pop it in a sheltered spot to overwinter, then it will burst forth again some spring for another season of happy scent.

In with the Pinks

Pinks send out a classic, sweet and spicy fragrance and are one of our oldest cottage garden flowers, so perfect for any English patio. Some pinks are evergreens, some will give you just one season, so check which you are looking at when you choose your plant. They come in every shade of pink, as you’d expect, and in white, too, in a whole variety of plains, stripes and even spots, so you can dress your patio as pretty as a picture! They’re easy to care for – just water regularly (especially on hot

days, as the water evaporates fast) and deadhead any spent blooms.

Lavender

You didn’t expect a scented plant post without the classic lavender, surely? Another evergreen, lavender comes in the palest purples and pinks. For fragrance, choose the English lavender, lavandula angustifolia, bees adore it and will happily float around it all day –but be gone by evening, of course! Lavender needs a good haircut every autumn, after it finishes flowering. Just cut back the flower stems (you can put them in jam jars and they’ll scent your rooms) and tidy up any stems that seem to be shooting off. They can get leggy and scruffy in a couple of years if you don;t pay attention!

Tobacco plants

Native to South America, Tobacco plants, or Nicotiana, produce a gorgeous scent all day long and it’s particularly intense in the evenings. They come in many sizes, from great big tall ones – Nicotiana Syvestris, which can hit 1.5m, to smaller, more compact ones, such as Nicotiana Eau de Cologne. They’re dead easy to grow from seed, but for instant results now, you can find ready grown plants in most nurseries. They mostly come in white, though you can find pinks and lilacs, too. Most nicotiana are annuals, though there are some that are perennial, though these shrubs wouldn’t be suitable as patio plants.

Finally, of course – roses

There are any number of rose varieties that can be planted in a pot (a good sized one, so perhaps not the ideal balcony plant) and provide colour and scent for

you to relax into. Not all roses have a scent, or not one that’s strong enough to drift. Check when you’re shopping that it is suitable for a pot, and will give off a good scent, such as the hybrid tea rose, A Whiter Shade of Pale. Find one you love and the only risk is you’ll be hooked. There’s a rumour that roses are hard to care for – what with all that pruning and suchlike – but it’s a myth. Yes, you need to clip off dead flowers and yes you do need to prune, but it’s so quick and simple there are a million guides online as to how to do it. It’s a decision you won’t regret, as your carefully chosen plant comes back year after year, producing that heavenly scent that seems to be written into our DNA.

THE WHALLEY RANGE AREA

Whalley Range is only two miles South West of Manchester city centre and shares a border with trendy Chorlton as well as Old Trafford, Stretford, Moss Side and Fallowfield.

It was one of the earliest of the city’s suburbs, originally built by local businessman Samuel Brooks as ‘a desirable estate for gentlemen and their families.’ Walking though Whalley Range can be fascinating with so many beautiful buildings hidden down seemingly inconspicuous roads.

Glimpses of the area’s wealthy past can be seen everywhere, especially around College Road. Streets are mostly wide and leafy with mature trees, and although many spacious Victorian and Edwardian properties remain, most have subsequently been divided into flats. Newer developments, terraced houses and semi-detached properties have been built on the site of demolished houses and previously vacant plots left during the initial stages of the area’s re-development.

These days the area is lively and multicultural, attracting a strong community of creatives, families and young professionals who are attracted by its potential. Property prices are lower than near neighbours Chorlton and Didsbury and the area has benefitted from recent investment. Whalley Range is served by a Tesco and a Co-op, but you’ll find a wider range of interesting ingredients in some of the smaller ethnic shops.

The melting pot of different cultures comes together

to create a dynamic community vibe. Local groups include Friends of Manley Park, WRYOA, Whalley Range Community Forum and others who come together to organise and promote a series of annual events. These include a community festival which is held in Manley Park every year. A regular and varied programme of workshops, classes and activities is available for locals all year round.

Whalley Range has a number of primary schools and four secondary schools: William Hulme, St Bede’s College, Hartley College and Whalley Range high school for girls.

There are lots of lovely parks and green spaces to enjoy. Alexandra Park is a 60-acre park which originally opened in 1868, to ‘deter the working men of Manchester from the alehouses during their day off’. Thanks to the completion of a recent £5million investment, improvements have been made to the Pavilion, paths around the lake and the restoration of historical features such as the drinking fountain. Shrubs, plants and flowers have been planted and a community café has been added as well as a cricket square, floodlit tennis courts and improved play facilities.

Manley Park is a small friendly green area between Alexander Park and Longford Park. Longford is the largest municipal park in Stretford, and because is borders Chorlton, it is fairly accessible from Whalley Range.

Because Whalley Range is so near to Manchester, transport links are excellent. Regular buses run in and out of the city centre and there are Metrolink stops within easy walking distance including Firswood, Chorlton and St Werburg’s Road.

Whalley Range is popular with commuters and those keen to live somewhere which offers easy access to the City Centre as well as its vibrant neighbouring suburbs. Property prices are lower here which is why this area has seen an increase in interest from young professionals and families attracted by its development and investment potential.

THE WITHINGTON AREA

Withington, a vibrant suburb in Manchester, UK, offers a unique blend of community spirit, rich history, and modern conveniences.

This guide showcases the best of Withington, from serene parks and gardens to bustling cafes and restaurants, highlighting the reasons that make it an attractive place to live. Join us as we explore Withington’s offerings, tailored for residents and visitors alike who appreciate a straightforward, unpretentious guide to one of Manchester’s gems.

Things to Do in Withington

Withington Baths: A beacon of community resilience and architectural beauty, Withington Baths is more than just a place to swim. This historic Edwardian pool, restored with a £1 million grant, is the last of its kind in Manchester, featuring original tiling and stained glass. The restoration, led by the Love Withington Baths group, preserves the building’s legacy and offers gym and leisure facilities, plus Withington’s first co-working space.

Withington Walls: This community-led street art project transforms Withington’s public spaces. Local artists contribute murals and artworks, revitalising walls and fostering a strong sense of identity and pride. This initiative beautifies the area and turns a stroll around Withington into an urban art adventure. For those in the mood for a beer, local company Burton Road Brewing Co offers craft beers with similar artwork.

Parks and Outdoor Spaces

Platt Fields Park: This key outdoor attraction caters to a wide array of interests, with a boating lake, various sports facilities, and the Platt Fields Market Garden, emphasizing community and sustainability.

Marie Louise Gardens: A hidden gem offering a peaceful retreat from city life. Established in the early 20th century, these gardens serve as a cherished green space for leisurely walks, picnics, or moments of solitude amidst nature.

Chorlton Water Park: A bit further afield but well within reach, this local nature reserve surrounds

a picturesque lake, offering pathways for walking, cycling, and bird watching. It’s a fantastic spot for nature lovers.

Places to Eat and Drink in Withington

Toast: Known for its excellent coffee, hearty breakfasts, and delightful pastries, Toast is a go-to spot for coffee lovers and brunch goers.

Thyme Out Food Co.: Committed to serving fresh, locally-sourced food, this popular spot is ideal for brunch enthusiasts and those looking for quality takeaway options.

The Lime Tree: Renowned for its innovative British cuisine and fine dining experience in a relaxed setting, The Lime Tree is perfect for special occasions or romantic evenings.

Reasons to Live in Withington

Withington is a popular choice for students, young professionals, and families, offering a balanced mix of urban living and community charm. The area’s housing market appeals to both first-time buyers and investors, especially since the introduction of selective licensing has improved housing standards. Withington’s location is ideal for commuters, with excellent connectivity to Manchester city centre and nearby trendy areas like West Didsbury. The community feel, combined with good local schools and amenities, makes Withington a great place to live for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while still enjoying the benefits of city life.

THE WEST DIDSBURY AREA

Didsbury lies seven kilometres south of Manchester City Centre and is divided into three distinct areas: East Didsbury, West Didsbury, and Didsbury Village.

West Didsbury is popular with those looking to commute to MediaCity as well as professionals and families who enjoy its lively atmosphere and community spirit. It has a proximity to the neighbouring towns of Withington and Cheadle, and the villages of Gatley and Heaton Moor.

Typical properties include converted Victorian houses, contemporary three storey apartment blocks and new-build properties which line West Didsbury’s famously leafy streets. The area is probably best known for its thriving nightlife and Burton Road especially has become a hot spot for South Manchester foodies.

The Metropolitan (or The Met as it’s known locally) marks the Lapwing Lane end in a building formerly occupied by a grand Victorian railway hotel. It has a lovely outdoor seating area and is well known for its Sunday roasts. Burton Road boasts excellent independent cafes and is a top brunch spot thanks to places such as Mary & Archies, Another Heart to Feed and ‘And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon.’

While away the evening in a medley of trendy bars and eateries offering Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Thai cuisine. Volta has won critical acclaim for its delicious cocktails and small plates, Sip wine bar offers over thirty different bottles, and Proove is the place for Neapolitan sourdough pizza.

You’ll also find lots of boutique shops selling contemporary homeware, fashion, jewellery and gifts. The Epicurean is a haven for craft beer lovers and sells a wide range of beers, ales, and cider.

West Didsbury was also where Reserve Wines first opened, owned by award winning wine merchant and TV presenter Kate Goodman, it now has shops in five other locations.

The area is well serviced with cute delicatessens including Fusion Deli and A Taste of Honey, but you can also stock up at the monthly Maker’s Market when it pops up on the last Sunday of the month on the corner of Burton Road and Nell Lane.

Sport and recreation are well covered with plenty of boutique gyms, yoga studios and classes in the area which also has its own local running club. The Northern is a racquets and fitness club on Palatine Road with a fitness suite, gym, workout studios and grass tennis court. Withington Baths is a community fitness centre in a recently restored Edwardian bath house further down Burton Road which also has a pool, gym, sauna and two studios.

Local activity groups include the Didsbury Arts Cafe, a book club and various musical clubs. There’s an annual Arts Festival, regular family festivals in nearby Wythenshawe Park, and many well organised community events throughout the year. The WDRA is the local residents’ association who work closely with local businesses and councillors to ensure that West Didsbury remains a desirable place to live. They also work to conserve local wildlife and protect the natural environment.

A Metrolink stop on Burton Road makes the area easy to get to via public transport and the 111 bus – which runs from Manchester City Centre to Chorlton – stops outside the Metropolitan pub.

West Didsbury’s excellent transport links, green spaces and blend of exciting independent venues and shops make it a popular destination for those looking to live in a vibrant trendy suburb with a real community spirit.

KEEPING IT LOCAL

In addition to our regional charity work with St Ann’s Hospice in Cheadle, we are really proud to work with other local charities, schools, community organisations and sports clubs every year through our relationship at a local level.

Here at JP & Brimelow we donate our skills, time, money and local expertise to bring lasting benefits to all community activities in which we work.

The Albert Club - Tennis

Eddie is proud to announce his support to the tennis section down at The Albert Club in West Didsbury. Tennis is a great way to get fit and there are no age barriers to playing the sport. At The Albert Club, we cater for all ages and all abilities and help you make the most of your game. Either it be for... Social Tennis, Team Tennis, Junior Coaching and Adult Coaching

Website: thealbertclub.co.uk

Longford Park Junior Football Club

Longford Park Junior Football Club was established in September 2010 with the aim of providing children in the Chorlton, Old Trafford and Sale area access to football coaching and facilities to help improve their overall health, confidence and skill through the enjoyment of sport. In the years since, the club has grown to having 7 established teams ranging from age 6 to 12. In April 2016 Longford Park JFC started a new initiative to encourage more girls to take up football and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. The number of girls attending our weekly training sessions has increased week on week, with over 30 girls now attending. In June, only 2 months after beginning training, the girls competed in and won their first tournament, and we now have 2 teams entering in to leagues this season.

Website: longfordparkjfc.co.uk

West Didsbury A.F.C

The story of WEST DIDSBURY A.F.C begins in 1908 when the club was originally founded as CHRIST CHURCH A.F.C by Mr R F Hartley. He was the Sunday School Superintendent who together with some of the church officers, decided to form

a football team out of the Boy’s Brigade Company and Young Men’s’ Bible Class at St. Luke’s Church, Burton Road.

Website: wdcfc.co.uk

Whalley Range Tennis club

Whalley Range Tennis club, located close to the centres of both Whalley Range and Chorlton, Manchester. The club is home to cricket, tennis and softball sections. The tennis section has a small but friendly membership and a fantastic mix of players of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We have three hard courts and a fully licensed club house (which is available to both members and the public to hire). During the summer we have two mens and two ladies teams which compete in the South West Manchester Lawn Tennis League. There are also three mixed teams in a North East Cheshire Winter League. The club employs a highly experienced and qualified tennis coach. There are group coaching sessions four days a week and many members and non-members have also arranged private lessons. See the Coaching page for more information. We love to see new faces on our courts and have been fortunate to have had a great year attracting new players. If you are looking to play tennis please come down - its the perfect club for sport and making new friends. Adult social tennis - Wednesday evenings from 8pm and Sunday from 1.30pm. There will be a member from the tennis committee at social tennis every Wednesday evening throughout the summer so if you are interested in joining or finding out more about the club do come down and say hello.

Website: whalleyrangetennis.com

We have chosen a number of local charities and we have various fundraising activities planned throughout the year.

Here at JP & Brimelow we strongly believe in doing our bit for the local community, clubs, teams, schools and supporting many varied charities over the past 18 years. Over the last couple of years amongst other things, a number of staff members from all offices took part in 1/2 marathons, 10k walks, triathlons, golf days, cake making and many charity auctions on behalf of local children’s charities and we hope to continue with raising funds for worthy causes.

After 8 years of fundraising for St Ann’s Hospice, we couldn’t be more proud to announce that Eddie Ellis has become an official Charity Business Partner. St Ann’s Hospice aim to meet the unique physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients with life-limiting illnesses and I look forward to working together with Clare Henderson and her fantastic team raising vital funds for this incredible place.

Please take a moment to visit www.sah.org.uk

To find out more about the charities we support, and maybe even get involved yourself, visit:

www.jpandbrimelow.co.uk/ charities-we-support/

How your fundraising makes a difference

£5 will pay for a meal for one of our patients at the hospice. All our patients’ meals are prepared in the hospice by our cooks and kitchen staff. Patients are given a choice from the menu, but if they don’t fancy anything on there, we’ll speak to them and make something they’d like to eat.

£20 enables us to provide a complementary therapy session for a patient or carer. At both our hospices and from the Neil Cliffe Centre we offer complementary therapies to patients and their carers. Complementary therapy aims to help people relax and feel at peace through sessions such as reiki, aromatherapy or massage.

£25 could pay for an appointment for a patient with one of our hairdressers. It’s important for our patients to feel like themselves and look how they want to. Patients can visit our hairdresser onsite at the hospice and he’s experienced in looking after people who might be experiencing hair loss as part of their condition or treatment.

£30 will pay for an hour’s bereavement session for a loved one with our Patient and Family Support Team. Our team will support our patients loved ones and can help with things like explaining what is happening to young children. We’re here for our patients families for as long as they need us.

£50 will provide a patient with an hour of treatment with our lymphedema, physiotherapy or occupational therapy teams. These services aim to give patients the best quality of life and are bespoke to each patient’s needs.

£100 will allow us to provide vital transport for patients to attend our services. Transport is in particular for our day therapy patients, meaning they can be picked up from their home by our friendly drivers accompanied by a nurse, and feel safe, secure and comfortable in getting to the hospice.

£200 pays for a St Ann’s community team member to visit a patient in their home. Our community team work across Salford and Trafford, providing care in people’s own homes. This includes nursing care, emotional and practical support.

£300 enables a patient to attend one of our day therapy sessions to improve their quality of life. Our patients in day therapy will receive care from doctors and nurses, as well as having the chance to take part in arts and crafts activities, physiotherapy sessions and have a lovely three course meal.

£450 will pay for an intensive course of 9 lymphoedema treatments for a patient. Helping to manage swelling, improve quality of life and self-esteem.

It costs £500 a day to care for one of our patients on our in-patient ward at the hospice. This includes the care they receive from our doctors and nurses, as well as from our other services such as physiotherapy, complementary therapy and support from social workers and chaplain.

£1,000 will pay for our Hospice@Home team to visit 5 patients, supporting people who may prefer to be cared for at home.

£1,100 pays for us to provide all our services for one hour.

£2,500 will pay for 5 days of specialist palliative care for one of our inpatients and their loved ones.

£3,600 will pay for a 12 week day therapy programme for one of our outpatients, providing care as well as companionship.

£7,300 will pay for 365 complementary therapy sessions, helping patients and their carers to relax

£20,000 is what our Fundraising Team needs to raise each day, to cover the costs of all of our services. That includes our day therapy, inpatient and outpatient services and our Hospice at Home team from our three sites in Little Hulton, Heald Green and at the Neil Cliffe Centre.

To find out more about how you can help St Ann’s including making donations and playing our lottery, visit https://www.sah.org.uk/

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IDENTITY

CHECKS WITH LIFETIME LEGAL

To get your sale or purchase underway, we must confirm your identity and, if selling, property ownership to comply with HMRC legislation and prevent criminal activity These legally mandated checks are carried out by our partner Lifetime Legal, for which there is a nominal charge of £60 (including VAT), which you pay directly to them

Step One

We will schedule a two-hour time frame for the Lifetime Legal team to call you at a convenient day and time Please keep your smartphone and two forms of ID, such as a passport and driving licence, nearby. If you ' re selling a property, they will also need to verify your property's ownership with the Land Registry

Step Two

After the call with Lifetime Legal, each person will receive a text or email with a link to download the Credas app to verify their ID If you don't have a smartphone, Lifetime Legal will guide you through alternative methods. You may also be asked to provide further documentation, depending on the sale or purchase circumstances

Step Three

After your identity and, if selling, property ownership, have been verified, we can move forward with your property transaction. As part of the service, you will be given a 3-month free Lifetime Legal membership, which comes with free legal advice, a standard or mirror Will, and Mover Protection* If your transaction falls through,

Mover Protection could pay out up to £720 to sellers and £1,850 to buyers**

*These benefits and membership are offered by Lifetime Legal, and you are under no obligation to accept them if you do not wish to

**Please note that terms and conditions apply

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