Happy Halloween: Real Houses from Horror Films & Shows
30/10/15
Finding a perfect house to make a home can be a difficult process, especially if you’ve been searching for a long time. After many viewings and deliberations, it's a big move to finally put down an offer. Now imagine that you finally bought your dream property and moved in, only to discover it has a very dark past! Hollywood writers love to transform tales of gruesome murders into blockbuster movies to tell the story of unfortunate victims. If you’ve ever watched a horror movie, you’ll know that houses are often used as spooky filming locations. Being terrorized in your own…
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The beginners guide to making your first house viewing a success
16/10/15
Are you someone who is looking for a new place to live? Chances are, you will be aware that the process can be an exciting yet confusing one. Any house can be a home. Remember, there is plenty of time to make somewhere suited to…
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In the know: All you need to know about living in Manchester city centre
08/10/15
Manchester is the third biggest city in the UK and we're proud of it. It's booming nightlife, thriving career opportunities and variety of activities is what makes it a great place to live. This incredible Northern city has become a legendary location, often mentioned in…
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Properties to Suit Every Lifestyle!
07/09/15
Finding a property can be hard work. You might visit different types of properties, only to realise that they just don't cater to what you need. It's very important that your new home reflects your lifestyle. This will actually affect how easy it is for…
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In the Know: A Guide for New Residents in Didsbury
02/09/15
As promised, here is the second instalment of our ‘In the Know’ series where we will focus on the wonderfully affluent area of Didsbury. This quaint little suburb is one of the most sought-after by home buyers and movers in the South Manchester area and…
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In the Know: A Guide for New Residents in the Four Heatons
24/08/15
Welcome to the first instalment of our new blog series ‘In The Know’! In this series we will take you on a journey through Manchester and each of its main districts, listing the top five attractions and/or resources in each place as we go. In…
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Top Tips for Home Sellers
22/07/15
If you want to move on to a new property, selling your home for the desired price can prove to be a trickier task than a lot of people first realise. When you're in the middle of selling, it can be a very stressful situation,…
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43% of Landlords Own 2 or More Properties – How You Can Grow Your Property Portfolio?
17/07/15
Almost half of all landlords in the UK now own at least two properties, according the latest Landlord & Tenant Survey from the Property Academy. It is reported within the survey that over a quarter of landlords have at least 3 or more properties and…
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The Most Expensive Celebrity Mansions Around The World Revealed
10/07/15
We all love a bit of celebrity gossip and we love nothing more than taking a peek inside some of their luxury homes! So join us on a journey through some of the most expensive celebrity mansions around the world! The vast majority of these…
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Everything a First-Time Landlord Needs to Know to be Successful
06/07/15
Becoming an official landlord for the first time can be both exciting and daunting at the same time. Here at Philip James we work with a wide range of landlords, at each end of the experience spectrum, and we understand the anxieties first-timers have going…
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Why You Should Never Underestimate The Power Of Curb Appeal!
26/06/15
Curb appeal refers to the appearance and attractiveness of a property from the perspective of the street outside. The phrase originates from the US and continues to represent a global indicator of the initial appeal of a property, both commercial and domestic. A number of…
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The Top 10 Most Value Adding Home Improvements
18/06/15
Attention all landlords and house sellers across the UK – it’s time you started adding value to your property with some simple home improvements! Yes that’s right, adding value to your home needn’t be too expensive or laborious; as there is a mixture of large…
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Preparing for Your First House Viewing
12/06/15
Viewing a house can be one of the most stressful and puzzling elements of the whole moving-house experience. It is usually very difficult to make an informed decision, or to picture yourself in a home, when you have only spent around 20 minutes inside the…
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