A stunning private island off the coast of Scotland is on the market - for £100,000 LESS than the average house price in Greater Manchester.
'I added £50,000 to the value of my house by spending just £8k renovating'
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There is good money to be made in property if you know where, when and what to look for. House hunters who buy at the right time for a good price in an up-and-coming area can often make a good profit when it comes to selling - without even having to do too much to it.
James Boughey bought a property in Prestwich during lockdown and, after spending just £8,000 renovating it, he has now managed to increase its value by £50,000. James spoke to the Manchester Evening News as part of our Where I Live series - where each week we chat to a different homeowner about their buying and renovation journey whilst taking a look inside their home.
Single homeowner James, 34, is originally from Liverpool but relocated to Manchester after getting a job as a finance project manager. He initially rented in the city centre but after dreaming of owning his own place, he managed to get on the property ladder aged 29.
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James bought a one-bed apartment in a converted building, but despite loving his home, lockdown forced him to reconsider his living situation.
"I was lucky enough to keep my job throughout the pandemic but all of a sudden I had to work from home 24/7. I was living on my own in a small apartment with no outdoor space or a balcony, and I was getting very fed up," James told the Manchester Evening News.
"On a positive note I was saving money because I wasn’t spending anything on going out. Then when the stamp duty holiday came into force from the government I was like this is a no-brainer, I need to move.
"I knew I could now afford a much bigger property without worrying about the fees. So I thought I might as well move somewhere where I can have a
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20.04.2023 / 07:19
Inside the modest house in Greater Manchester which boasts beautiful countryside views
If you're looking for an escape to the countryside there are several areas on the outskirts of Greater Manchester with properties that boast idyllic surroundings.
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19.04.2023 / 18:17
'Move-in ready' £290,000 house in one of Greater Manchester's most sought-after areas
A stylish home has come on the market in one of Greater Manchester's most desirable areas, and it is likely to get snapped up quick. The three-bed terrace is up for sale in Whitefield - the former mill town in Bury which has fast become one of the region's most sought-after neighbourhoods.
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18.04.2023 / 11:55
TK Maxx shoppers amazed as Louis Vuitton bag worth over £1,000 spotted in store
TK Maxx fans have been left stunned after one shopper spotted a high-end designer bag for an incredible price in one high street store.
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16.04.2023 / 21:13
"We were trying to douse the flames - it just carried on exploding" - Horror after six targeted arson attacks in an hour - one at a house where a young family slept
As a young family slept in their home, a "petrol bomb" was hurled at their front door. The shocking incident was one of six arson attacks carried out across Bolton in the space of just one hour.
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16.04.2023 / 16:49
BREAKING: Police cordon in place after house set alight in 'targeted' arson attack
Police have cordoned off part of a street in Bolton following a 'targeted' arson attack in the early hours of Sunday (April 16). Emergency services were initially called to the incident on Green Lane shortly after 12am.
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16.04.2023 / 15:43
Rishi Sunak vows to 'toughen up regime' to tackle substandard housing in light of Awaab Ishak death
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to crack down on rogue landlords who fail to uphold decent standards of living following the death of toddler Awaab Ishak.
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16.04.2023 / 14:49
Taylor Swift donates enough to feed 125,000 at Tampa Bay food bank
Taylor Swift donated enough meals to feed roughly 125,000 people ahead of her three-night Era’s tour run at the Raymond James Stadium.This is not the first time the pop icon has made a generous contribution. She has quietly made donations to food banks in Arizona during the first night of her tour as well as Nevada.Ahead of her Raymond James Stadium residency kicking off this week, the charity Feeding Tampa Bay shared a photo of the singer thanking her for “being a HERO in supporting their “mission to end hunger by 2025”.
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16.04.2023 / 13:43
Britain's Got Talent sheds 500,000 viewers as new series begins
The return of Britain’s Got Talent drew around half a million fewer viewers than last year as the show came back on the air for the first time since the pandemic. ITV said the first episode of the 16th series had an average of 5.5 million viewers based on overnight figures.The peak viewing figure of the premiere of the talent show on Saturday at 8 pm was 6.2 million viewers.The broadcaster said it was ITV1’s highest-rated programme of the year based on overnight figures. BGT will air a further episode of auditions on Sunday at 7.45pm.
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16.04.2023 / 07:45
'I turned my boring house in Salford into a boho-style home with bargains from Facebook'
Homeowners don't always need to spend a fortune to completely transform their home. There are many ways that you can inject personality into your property without breaking the bank - including DIY, upcycling and shopping smart.
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13.04.2023 / 17:47
'I sold my own house in three weeks without an estate agent and saved £3,000 in fees - here's how to do it'
A woman has revealed how she managed to sell her own house in just three weeks without using an estate agent - saving herself £3,000 in fees. Carrie Rose, 30, bought her semi-detached house in a popular village in south Yorkshire six years ago for £154,000.
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11.04.2023 / 18:03
Sought-after £175,000 house that attracted buyers within five minutes of hitting the market and sold within days
A terraced home in Greater Manchester has been snapped up within days of being put up for sale as estate agents say the market is still 'moving quick'. The three-bed property in Westhoughton, Bolton was listed for sale on March 29 and attracted lots of interest from prospective buyers.
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11.04.2023 / 10:37
Mum spends as little as £16 jetting off on 48-hour holidays - and goes straight back to work from the airport
A mum jets off on 48-hour adventures by bagging flights for as little as £16 – making it back in time for her nightshifts.
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08.04.2023 / 15:25
Easter knitting appeal raises over £40,000 for children's hospice
A Easter knitting initiative is set to raise more than £40,000 for a children's hospice.
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05.04.2023 / 14:39
Disgust after attack on children's playground causes £25,000 damage
An arson attack on a children's playground has caused £25,000 damage. Police and council bosses in Salford today vowed to bring the culprits to justice.
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04.04.2023 / 11:39
Manchester City fan wins over £1,000 off £5 bet on Mo Salah goal - so treats his wife to a lawnmower
After Manchester City fan John Howarth was left quids in by a Mo Salah goal he decided to treat his wife, Lisa. But he didn't have jewellery, a holiday in the sun, or a meal at a top restaurant in mind.
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04.04.2023 / 07:33
The unassuming terraced house in Greater Manchester which is much more than meets the eye
A terraced house has come on the market in Greater Manchester and there is much more to it than first meets the eye. With most properties, what you see on the outside is often a reflection of what you'll find inside, but there are some that are the exception.
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03.04.2023 / 09:41
The nurse-turned-boss now in charge of more than 28,000 people in Manchester
Manchester is home to the biggest NHS trust in the country, employing more than 28,000 people in the region. Today, the mammoth organisation's new leader is starting - a former nurse who worked at three Greater Manchester hospitals.
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31.03.2023 / 05:59
Energy company wants to charge pizza restaurant owner £32,000 to exit 'extortionate' contract
When chef and restaurant owner Michael Clay was told he would have to pay £32,000 to exit an energy contract he signed up for last December, he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Michael owns the small pizzeria Dokes in Prestwich.
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29.03.2023 / 16:53
'Beautiful' detached family home in Greater Manchester that is almost £200,000 cheaper than average house price
Families who are looking for a new home often want to get the right mix of a good location near to reputable schools and a generous living space, all within a reasonable budget.