SALFORD

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Manchester is undeniably the leading city of the North, and has even begun to rival London as the UK’s most

cosmopolitan and exciting metropolis. With increasing investment, rich culture and a vibrant personality; Manchester has become the place to be for both

established and young professionals alike.established and young professionals alike. A true 24 hour city; you will never be stuck for ideas or

adventurous opportunities.

If you want a laid back and trendy place to call home, then give the Northern Quarter a try! Its

‘alternative‘alternative’ feel has made it the place to be for the more youthful city-dwellers. In this part of town the trend is towards conversions and new builds that fit into the existing structure. Castlefield also offers a

similar feel for those who flirt with the idea of living waterside.

If you want a city lifestyle on a tight budget then look If you want a city lifestyle on a tight budget then look no further than Ancoats. This area, just to the north

east of the town centre, has undergone massive regeneration in recent years and there has been a proliferation of luxurious real estate developments

springing up in the area for a fraction of central Manchester prices.

Manchester is one of the most, if not Manchester is one of the most, if not the most, well connected cities in the UK. With 5 train

stations scattered throughout the city centre, and a metro link system that is becoming the North West’s answer to the London Underground; no place is out

of reach.

Living in the city centre is expensive.Living in the city centre is expensive. A reasonable sized two-bedroom apartment in a nice area will cost

you well above £800 per month excluding bills; you will be extremely lucky to find something cheaper. Finding an apartment of a similar size and style in Ancoats will

trim a couple of hundred pounds off your rent, and parking expenses will be much friendlier to your

bank account too. bank account too.

Manchester’s next-door neighbor is one of the fastest rising business and residential areas and, like

much of Greater Manchester, has undergone extensive regeneration in recent years. Over half of the City of regeneration in recent years. Over half of the City of

Salford is made up of outdoor ‘green spaces’ consisting of: parks, forests, nature reserves and dainty villages

such as Worsley; making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Salford has experienced a colossal boost to its economy lately, thanks to the birth of Media City UK on

the vibrant Salford Quays.the vibrant Salford Quays. This development has transformed Salford into a worldwide media hub, and is

one of the major production centers for the BBC. Thanks to this Salford Quays has become one of the

most sought after and stylish areas to live in the Manchester region.

Being a media industry nucleus, Salford is inherently Being a media industry nucleus, Salford is inherently well connected to its surrounding cities. Manchester

city centre can be reached on foot in a matter of minutes from the Chapel Street area, and the

ever-efficient metro link connects much of Salford, including the Quays, to the rest of the region. Bus including the Quays, to the rest of the region. Bus

routes are plentiful and taxi services tend to be much cheaper than those in central Manchester.

The choice of housing in Salford is very diverse. Charming thatch cottages and Tudor revival properties are characteristic of some suburban villages; whereas revolutionary architectural developments populate the revolutionary architectural developments populate the

banks of the Quays. An average sized two bedroom apartment in the Salford Quays/Media City area will

cost upwards of £700 pounds a month (excluding bills). A little pricey, but still relatively cheaper than Manchester city centre. More suburban areas offer spacious semis and detached houses for reasonable spacious semis and detached houses for reasonable

prices depending on the area.

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CHORLTON FALLOWFIELD DIDSBURYAlong with Chorlton, Didsbury is one of the most

sought-after and prestigious South Manchester suburbs. Described as ‘leafy’ and up-market, Didsbury is a

favorite amongst both young professionals and families favorite amongst both young professionals and families thanks to its reasonable proximity to the city and safe streets. Didsbury has plenty of amenities to satisfy a young professional including: a gym, cinema and a casino to name a few. You will never be left with

nothing to do!

The Didsbury to Manchester bus route is one of the busiest in Europe, so you will never have to wait around busiest in Europe, so you will never have to wait around in the North West rain for very long! Also; both East and

West Didsbury have recently benefitted from the addition of a metro link station, which can get you to

the city centre and surrounding areas in no time.

The property market in Didsbury is, like Chorlton, competitive. Rented accommodation does not stay

available for long so be sure to grab a property you like available for long so be sure to grab a property you like before its too late. House prices are generally quite expensive in this area; however, renting compares

favorably over the city centre with a decent one-bedroom apartment setting you back around £500+

per month excluding bills. Flat shares are quite common in Didsbury, and you could snap up a room in a

reasonable flat/house for around £70 a week; this is reasonable flat/house for around £70 a week; this is quite a popular trend at the moment and is worth

consideration.

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Chorlton-cum-Hardy, known locally as ‘Chorlton’, is a suburban area of Manchester located to the south of

the city. Known for its village feel and vibrant café/wine bar culture; Chorlton has become a first

choice for young professionals in the North West, with an ample amount of local amenities that keep you

entertained without having to deal with the hustle and entertained without having to deal with the hustle and bustle of Manchester city centre.

Chorlton is well connected to surrounding areas via numerous transport links.numerous transport links. There are an abundance of

bus services in the area traveling to the city centre; as well as a metro-link that’s both cheap and efficient,

getting you to Piccadilly within 15 minutes. It is also a short 10-15 minute drive into the city; however,

congestion at certain times is a bit of a nuisance.

As Chorlton is becoming an increasingly popular place As Chorlton is becoming an increasingly popular place to live, the turnover for people renting is high. There is always a great choice of flats or houses to choose from,

but if you see something you like act fast; attractive and bang for your buck properties get snapped up swiftly in this area. Depending on house size, on

average you should expect to pay around £200-£350 per person a month. person a month. Paying extra for your bills will be

dependent on your contract.

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Now a very ‘studenty’ suburb, Fallowfield boasts a mix of old and new spacious properties. Recent years have seen the opening of Sainsbury’s, and many new bars

have upped their ante to cater for the nightlife demand. Fallowfield has a very fresh feel, and is

mainly populated by students and young professionals. This keeps the area vibrant and exciting, perfect for those who don’t want to depart with their student those who don’t want to depart with their student

lifestyle just yet!

Being on one of the busiest bus routes, Fallowfield’s transport links are second to none. There are buses

heading into the town centre regularly, and the railway station in neighboring Ladybarn can connect you to the city centre in a little over ten minutes. This area is also blessed with an impressive cycle line, which makes it

perfect for the more eco-friendly individual.

WWith this being a predominantly student area, housing in Fallowfield is great value for money. There is a

plentitude of terraces in the area that are rich with Victorian character, and can feature from 3 to even 9

bedrooms. Flat/house shares will generally cost around £60+ a week per person, and for a reasonable one bedroom apartment you will be looking at around bedroom apartment you will be looking at around £450+ per month excluding bills. Properties in the

North East of the area tend to be cheaper, due to them being slightly set back from the main Fallowfield hub.

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