Councils, NHS trusts and a university in Greater Manchester are caught up in Russian deals worth millions of pounds, it has been revealed.
22.02.2022 - 09:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
One town in Greater Manchester is experiencing a boom in house sales, with homes selling quicker than ever.
Sale in the centre of Trafford has become one of the region's hotspot areas in recent years, and was also voted one of the top five best places to live in England.
Built along the Bridgewater Canal, the large suburb has an array of shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, highly commended schools and the recently redeveloped Stanley Square - making it an attractive area to reside.
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And its popularity doesn't seem to be slowing down, as the beginning of 2022 has seen homes get snapped up in record time.
Estate agent Purplebricks has revealed that houses in Sale are flying off the market - with most properties being sold in 24 hours or less.
Purplebricks area director Gareth Yates believes that it is the Trafford suburb's versatility and its food and drink offering that is causing a spike in its popularity.
“The schools have always been the pull of Sale however there is more and more money coming into Sale with Stanley Square being the most obvious choice," Gareth Yates said.
"We’ve seen the restaurant and bar trade flourish with Dutch Courage, Mustard, Rudy’s, The Bridge Inn, Us Four and more changing of the high street and surrounding area for the better.
"With this, more young professionals and couples are looking to Sale as a place to start their journey rather than waiting to have kids."
Compared to some other south Manchester suburbs, Sale has a variety of green areas.
"Sale benefits from plenty of tree lined roads and other greenery to stand out from the crowd," Gareth added.
"There is Sale Water Park where
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