Stockport landlords are becoming progressively more self-assured about expanding their rental portfolios; as Stockport rents rise, mortgage interest rates fall and demand for decent Stockport rental properties outstrips supply. A number of reports nationally would suggest around a third of UK ‘portfolio’ landlords (i.e. landlords with more than one rental [...]
With Rightmove announcing a national drop of 0.3% in average asking prices in August, some are asking if the steam has been let out of the property market. Yet with the gains we have seen in the last 12 months, is this just a minor bump in the road? Alarm [...]
18th September 2021 - The Stockport Urban 5K running race is the first of its kind in Stockport. A timed 5k course on fully closed roads, starting and finishing at the Enduro & Cycling Festival Event Village of St Peters Square in Stockport. The course will take in the sights of [...]
The Light Cinemas wants to open a 10-lane facility and retro arcade in the vacant units next to its current home at the town centre attraction. According to a planning document the new bowling alley and arcade would form part of an extended foyer and cafe bar area on the [...]
Whether you are a Stockport homeowner, first-time buyer or landlord; the last 15 months has been a roller coaster ride when it comes to the Stockport property market. With 213,120 UK house buyers and 58,580 UK tenants moving home in June, the summer has been manic for many people. Meaning [...]
A consultation on plans for a two-acre public green space, part of the £120m revamp of the town’s ageing bus station, is now open. Stockport Council is seeking input from the public to help shape the vision for the park. Residents are being asked what features they would like to [...]
As recently reported in Place North West - The Railway Pub and Carpetright store would be demolished under the developer’s plans to create a 16,000 sq ft unit on the Great Portwood Street site. Morbaine predicts the project, which would see retail space at the site increased by just under [...]
We are set to host the first suburban cycle race in Greater Manchester! Stockport is known for its varying topography through its historical brows, narrow passageways and steep hills. All of these attributes make Stockport the perfect location for a cycling race. Stockport town centre is revving up to host [...]
This summer, Stockport’s Business Improvement District, Totally Stockport, has launched the Gigantic Leap Frog Art Trail. 21 brand new, gigantic colourful frogs have hopped into the town centre for their summer holiday. Like the 2019 frog art trail, the frogs will be a popular addition attracting visitors, residents, and families [...]
Stockport Town Centre is celebrating all things delicious between the 3rd and the 5th of September 2021. The festival will celebrate food and drink. Below is a list of some of the things to expect: 2 outdoor kitchens on stage in Mersey Square and Market Place live demonstrations from guest [...]
