Investment

Philip James Lettings is off to a great start for 2022! According to Rightmove we are still the Number 1 lettings agent in Manchester from just two months of trading in 2022: See how we compare to our competitors. We receive hundreds of enquiries for…

Licensing Scheme Introduced in Salford to improve standard across the rental sector In 2020, Salford City Council proposed the introduction of an additional licensing scheme for 3 and 4 person Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the city of Salford, to run alongside the existing…

Philip James work hard to ensure we deliver the best possible experience to landlords and investors.... and we love getting positive feedback from the people we deal with. We were thrilled to receive an email out of the blue from one of our Manchester landlords…

A Positive Outlook for the Lettings Market Our team at Philip James Lettings in Manchester are leading the way, having lets agreed on 414 properties in the last 11 weeks. We have let more than double our closest competitor, which is a huge achievement. Data…

A lot of landlords are not aware that in Manchester planning is required to rent out a property to more than two tenants (three or more separate households/tenants). This because the Council has used a legal process called an Article 4 Direction which means that development,…

There are good returns still to be had by buying apartments in established buildings! The skyline of Manchester City Centre has changed dramatically over the past 10 years with buildings going up on every spare bit of land. A huge increase of Build to Rent…

Didsbury is a great place to invest in Buy-to-Let properties, and we are the agent to find your next investment! Rents have gone up 10-12% in 2021, the average rent for a flat is £913 and a house is £1211. This along with Didsbury’s social…

We have recently launched a specialist investor club, where we work to place off market properties with investors. Below are just some of the benefits: You will have access to properties before they go on the open market. We have five sales departments across Manchester City Centre,…

Investing in property can be lucrative, even for inexperienced investors. As with any type of investment, there is no sure-fire way to success. Whether you’re investing in property, commodities or stocks and shares, there’s always an element of risk. Thankfully, by conducting thorough research, defining…

Thanks to the growing demand for rental properties, there’s never been a better time to become a buy-to-let landlord. By purchasing a property to rent out, not only can you increase your monthly income, you could also see the value of your investment increase greatly…

Are you looking for your next investment opportunity? Dear Landlord, As as trusted client of Philip James we would like to take a moment to introduce you to Philip James Investments. Philip James are Manchester’s only agent with a dedicated Investment Department and we wanted to ensure you…

On the 12th October, Philip James exhibited at the National Landlord Investment Show at Manchester’s Old Trafford Stadium. The National Landlord Investment Shows are a fantastic opportunity for Philip James to meet, network and do business with property investors, buyers and owners, and Philip James…