Lettings

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…

We are giving our teams a break during the festive period. Below are our opening hours for each department: Sales & Lettings OPEN on Christmas Eve 9am - 12pm CLOSED from Christmas Day until 3rd January 2022 Back open on Tuesday 4th January 2022 Property…

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,…

As we prepare to launch our student lettings for the academic year 2022-2023 we anticipate a rush of students looking to find accommodation. With universities welcoming students back to lectures more and more, student life is returning back to normal. Last year Philip James managed…

Philip James are pleased to announce that after working with Lewis and Michelle at Lewis Phipps for the last 6 months, we have now acquired the business. This is our 4th acquisition in 2 years as we continue to grow and invest in the business,…

A Summer of being NUMBER ONE for Philip James Lettings Our team at Philip James Lettings in Manchester have had a very busy Summer, as you will see from Rightmove’s data between 4th June 2021 and 4th October 2021 the number of Lets Agreed were…

Manchester continues to be THE place to live with 7,000 new jobs created in the last year. One of the reasons for the continued success of the letting market in Manchester is the young demographic of the city, with 45% being under the age of…

Are you looking to expand your portfolio with another buy to let investment or potentially sell your rental property to release funds? Philip James are experts in all aspects of this market and can offer a tailored service from sale through to letting. Why sell…

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover – but let’s face it, most of us do! First impressions count for a lot with most things and this is especially true when it comes to selling a property. If you’re looking to sell your home…

Property websites such as Rightmove and Zoopla receive millions of clicks each day from buyers looking to find their new home. As a result, embracing these websites is essential to get the money your property deserves while also making a sale as quickly as possible.…