A Guide to Living in Manchester

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Castlefield

Deansgate

Salford Quays

Chorltoncum Hardy

Didsbury

Withington

Fallowfield

WhalleyRange

Rusholme

Levenshulme

Manchester

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Foreward

ForewardThe aim of this guide is to provide an

overview of Manchester and to give you

some ideas to help you co-ordinate your

research and priorities. I hope that you do

nd this guide useful, and that you will

contact us if you would like any more

information or advice.

Good Luck!


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Contents

ContentsAbout homes4u

Services

Rentals

Property Management

Sales

Coffee Lounges

Why Manchester?

Business

Culture

Education

People

Retail

Sport

Transport

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Contents

Where In The City?

City Living

Business District

Castleeld

Deansgate

Northern Quarter

Southern Quarter

The Village

Salford QuaysOutskirts

Where In The Subu

In The Suburbs

Burnage

Levenshulme

Chorlton cum Hardy

Didsbury

Falloweld

Rusholme

Whalley RangeWithington

Things to Conside

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Abouthomes4u

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About homes4u

ServicesWe keep our high-quality property services

at the core of what we do: property sales,

professional & student rentals, property

management, mortgage advice and new

developments. Our relaxed cafe-style

branches mean that you can get the best

property advice, or browse the internet for

free, whilst enjoying a coffee and bite to eat.


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About homes4u

RentalsAs Manchester's leading letting agent,

homes4u offers the widest range of rental

accommodation for both professionals and

students. We have a dedicated rentals team

and, as with all of our services, we aim to

make the process run as smoothly as

possible for all parties.

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About homes4u

Property ManagementOur dedicated Property Management

Department is based in Withington, and has

over 18 years of experience in managing

property in Manchester.

The Property Management team comprises

highly skilled property managers /

accountants and letting agents who ensure

that all properties reg

to the highest stand

enhanced by rst- h

needs and expectat

tenants, whether the

families or students.


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About homes4u

SalesOur key focus is to match clients to their

ideal property and provide every service

associated with buying their home. We

specialise in residential property in Central

and South Manchester, including off-plan

and recently completed new developments,

stylish apartments and houses of every size

and type.

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About homes4u

Coffee LoungesWith a full range of fair trade coffee choices,

there are also great sandwiches, salads and

baguettes, with a range of pastries and

cakes to eat in or take-away. Hot soups,

jacket potatoes and paninis warm up a

winter's day whilst iced coffees, frappes and

chilled fruit salads offer a taste of summer.


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WhyManchester?

Manchester ha

leading Northe

an innovative a

identity of its o


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Why Manchester?

BusinessThe North-West has experienced economic

growth over the last few years, generated in

main by rapid business development and

extensive investment, particularly in the

public, service and knowledge based

sectors, as well as continued success in the

manufacturing industry.


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Why Manchester?

CultureThe cultural scene is of major signicance to

the innovative identity of Manchester. Its the

ultimate 24 hour city, with theatres,

museums, galleries, exhibitions,

entertainment complexes, caf culture, bars,

clubs and restaurants, concerts, music and

cultural festivals and the MEN arena.

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Why Manchester?

EducationThe University of Manchester (including

Manchester Business School and the former

UMIST), Manchester Metropolitan University,

Royal Northern College of Music and notable

secondary schools like Manchester

Grammar School and Withington High

School for Girls means that Manchester has

a reputation of academic success.


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Why Manchester?

PeopleA diverse, multicultural population creates a

cultural identity unique to Manchester. A

vibrant city, combining the cosmopolitan

vibe of more southern cities with the warmth

and friendly approach of the north.

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Why Manchester?

RetailThe opening of Harrods and Selfridges in the

City Centre are examples of Manchesters

exciting retail experience, not to mention the

chic designer boutiques, bohemian and

quirky shops, designer discount outlets,

major high street chains, the architecturally

notorious Arndale Centre, upmarket

department stores and the Trafford Centre!


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Why Manchester?

SportManchester hosted the 2002

Commonwealth Games, widely hailed a

success, and attributed in part to Londons

successful bid for the Olympic games. Also

home to Manchester Aquatics Centre, Man

Utd and Man City football clubs, Velodrome

Cycling Centre, National Squash Centre,

water centres and the Chill Ski Factor.

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Why Manchester?

TransportManchester has an excellent transport

structure, with numerous means of getting in

and around the region. The road network is

vast, the Oxford Road corridor is the busiest

bus route in Europe, the Metro tram network

covers 37km of track, there are two mainline

railway stations in the Centre alone, and a

world-class airport 15 minutes from the city.


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Where InThe City?

If youre lookin

the city has so

everyone.


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Where In Manchester?

City LivingIf you are relocating with your family, you

may naturally think to concentrate your

property search on the suburbs. But dont

discount the city centre or the immediate

outskirts.

The appeal of city living isnt just conned to

a few demographic groups i.e. the young,

free and single. Fam

right to enjoy living in

their single counterp

advantage of the imp

there to support fam


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Spinningfields

offers stylish

apartmentsas well as popular

bars and

restaurants


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Where In Manchester? City Living

Business DistrictA recent area for the City which has sprung

up with the Spinningelds development, built

through the partnership of Manchester City

Council and Allied London. This scheme

won the Regeneration Prize at the 2005

Property Awards, and is part of the

programme to enhance Manchesters

position in the global market, involving

ofces, shops, resta

as a result many, ma

addition the project

many new homes. C

with pedestrian walk

parks, has been give

the planning.


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CastlefieldA chilled out area located on the basin of the

Bridgewater Canal, which offers waterside

living just on the edge of the City. Here there

is a mix of conversions, older developments

and the cutting edge buildings such as

Urban Splashs Boxworks. Castleeld was

named Britains rst Urban Heritage site in

1982. The rich history of the area can be

seen in the ruins of t

formed its foundatio

and viaducts, and in

Science and Industr

rich past of live mus

which today centres

Arena and the areas

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Deansgate also

includes

The Locks, as wellas its own

commuter train

station


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DeansgateConsidered by many to be the exclusive part

of town, home to Kendals, Harvey Nichols &

Selfridges, it has also seen some of the most

prestigious development of recent years in

residential terms. Deansgate No.1, The

Edge, The Bridge and St Georges Church

have all become sought after locations for

International Footballers, designers and

executives from acro

Deansgate has the m

restaurants and bars

has been increased

Triangle, with its outd

trendy shops, and th


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Northern QuarterAn up-an-coming part of the City, the

Northern Quarter has a reputation as the

alternative area, with many galleries, craft

centres, health food shops and organic

cafes. It is place to go for a distinctive

tattoo, or exquisite fabrics & furnishings from

around the world. It has a welcoming

atmosphere, and is home to the local

markets, for the bes

the home of Manche

the standard for arts

the street art & sculp

part of town, the tre

conversions, and ne

the existing structure

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Southern Gateway:

named as the start

of the city from theSouth, welcoming

by day and night


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Southern GatewaySome of the most prestigious developments

are located within the vicinity of Deansgate -

No. 1, The Edge, The Bridge, St Georges

Church, St. Marys Parsonage, Beetham

Tower and Great Northern Tower, are all

sought after locations for International

Footballers, designers and executives from

across the North. De

notable boutiques, re

Cosmopolitan vibe h

the creation of the Tr

big screen and trend

Printworks.


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The VillageA central part of town with a very vibrant

atmosphere centring around the renowned

Canal Street and spreading into China Town,

where fantastic restaurants, traditional

bakeries and grocers as well as Oriental

Galleries add to the local colour and create a

strong sense of a welcoming community.

Many of the earlier City Centre apartments

can be found in this

spacious rooms, hig

of residents, young a

as Regency House s

and character amon

developments. A key

Manchesters vibran

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Recently developed

as a residential and

business area onthe docks of the

Manchester Ship

Canal, with superb

views and directlinks to the city.


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Salford QuaysRecently developed as a residential and

business area on the docks of the

Manchester Ship Canal, with superb views

and direct links to the city via the Metro. This

area has grown with the opening of the

Lowry Centre- a stunning theatre and

gallery complex, and with the architecturally

magnicent Imperial War Museum.

In addition shopping

facilities have added

Media City is part o

regeneration, and ha

popularity of the are

is in walking distance

the Manchester Unit


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OutskirtsMany young professionals seek the city life,

but without the price tag, and this, along

with government and business investment,

has lead to the development and increased

popularity of the outskirt areas. Hulme has

changed dramatically over the last ten years,

and now enjoys many amenities and offers a

great range of new-build, city centre style

apartments, less tha

Similarly, areas to th

as Trinity Riverside,

Ancoats have under

re-development, wh

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Where InThe Suburbs

There are so mareas, it would

cover them all,

overview of so


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Where In Manchester?

In The SuburbsIn the same way people assume City Life is

for the young & single, you may think that

the suburbs are for those who are ready to

settle down. And theres no doubt

Manchesters suburbs offer great schools,

parks and facilities, and are ideal for families.

However, the great nightlife and social scene

should not be overlooked.

With out-of-town nigbars and restaurants

are night out destina


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Where In Manchester? In The Suburbs

BurnageBordering Withington, Didsbury and

Levenshulme, Burnage is fed by the A34

from the City and out into Maccleseld and

beyond, as so is a very popular area for

commuters looking for a residential family

area. It has beneted from the rise of

Didsbury and Withington and has formed an

ideal overow for those on a slightly lower

budget. The area haand is made up of m

closes, with a natura

local parks. There ar

area, and with most

it is ideal for those w

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The artery of the

area, Stockport

Road, has a strongAsian influence

with many different

shops, cafs and

restaurants addinglocal spice.


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LevenshulmeThree miles south-east of the centre, this is

the most recent of the up and coming areas.

Beneting from a main-line rail link to the city,

it is ideal for commuting to Manchester,

Stockport or further out. The artery of the

area, Stockport Road, has a strong Asian

inuence with many different shops, cafs

and restaurants adding local spice.

There are many spacarea, large terraces a

several parks, and a

spirit, as can be see

Levenshulme Village

event.


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Chorlton cum HardyHere there is a great variety in property, and

there has been increased development of

modern housing and city-style apartments.

One of the larger suburbs, Chorlton boasts

its own town centre, and has several large

supermarkets as well as leisure centre,

library, and wildfowl park. There is an original

vibe to the cafs, bars and restaurants here,

and is a popular desnight-out. There are

something different,

glass to traditional k

is an exclusive part o

houses set in leafy g

whole area retains aand is a popular plac

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Didsbury as a

whole has a lively

social scene, a realmix of residents,

and something for

everyone.


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DidsburyThe most sought-after and prestigious of theSouth Manchester suburbs (often contested

by Chorlton!) Didsbury is made up of three

quite different parts. Didsbury Village is

arguably the most desirable. Over in West

Didsbury, the social vibe is more alternative,

chic and relaxed. East Didsbury is slightly

more residential, with many Hartley-semis.

Didsbury as a wholescene, a real mix of

something for everyo

buy or to rent, it is o

expensive areas in M


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FallowfieldNow a very studenty suburb, Falloweldalso boasts spacious property and a mix of

old and new. Recent years have seen the

opening of Sainsburys, and many new bars

catering for the demand for a night-life.

Whilst many of the large Victorian terraces

are now 5 to 10 bedroom student homes,there is still a strong community in the area,

and a good mix of owhich is really a sep

considered as part o

more residential part

large park and more

in a quieter setting. M

provides rail access only a short journey

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Rusholme has

experienced a

massive increase inproperty value over

the last five years,

and as a result is

becoming moreresidential everyday.


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RusholmeNot an area that would traditionally beclassed as a suburb, Rusholme has

experienced a massive increase in property

value over the last ve years, and as a result

is becoming more residential everyday.

Rusholme is the melting-pot of Manchesters

many cultures, but is predominantlyconsidered an Asian area with its famous

curry mile, which atake-aways, includes

jewellers, dress-mak

grocery stores. Alwa

its mix of races and

community which ca

many aspects on thewith celebrations, fa


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Whalley RangeA similar suburb to Victoria Park in that itgrew as an afuent suburb at the beginning

of the Industrial Age, declined as the rich

moved further away (it in fact earned the

reputation as the biggest red light district in

Manchester) and has seen a swing back

towards popularity and prosperity overrecent years.

Closer to the City ththe same bus routes

increase in young pr

taking advantage of

proximity to amenitie

the large properties

locations for ofces,holistic clinics.

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Withington has

increased in local

standing as anoverflow from the

ever popular

Didsbury.


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WithingtonAn area with great variety-terraced houses,corporation housing, modern apartments

and large semis, this suburb is very popular

with students, professionals and families

alike, and there is a great community spirit.

More bars and restaurants have opened in

the last few years, and the area manages tohave a lively night life without losing its local

feel. Withington has position on the prop

great bus service, sc

parks and one of the

pools in Manchester


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Things ToConsider?

Here are sometips that may h

you are consid

a property.


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Things to Consider

Things to ConsiderWhen moving to a new area, people tend torent rst and be sure it is the place for them.

The standard tenancy term in Manchester

tends to be six months initially. For shorter

periods, serviced apartments are a good

option - a cross between a rented property

and a hotel. It may be the best way to ndout what areas you actually prefer.

Check your nancial ascertain your budge

looking for a propert

make room in your b

fund in case of any u

renting, bear in mind

form of deposits (typfees and rent.


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Things to Consider

The more time you have to plan, research,visit and re-visit the area and secure your

new home, the better! Rental properties are

advertised a month to 6 weeks before it

becomes available, so do not expect to be

able to start looking early. Many agencies

take around 10 days to process a tenancyapplication before you can move in. Spring is

the busiest time of ymarket. The average

weeks. Get organise

the type of property

estate agents, and o

been conrmed, you

towards, and will beaction.

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Futher Detail?

For friendly advice homes4u arehere to help, get in touch on

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