Is Virtual Staging Ethical? A Deep Dive into the Debate In property, presentation is everything. Buyers decide within seconds whether a listing captures their attention. For decades, sellers and agents have used home staging — the art of dressing a property with furniture, décor, and lighting — to help buyers Read more
The Silent Profit Leaks in Your Manchester Rental – How to Spot & Stop Them in 2025 Introduction – Why Profit Leaks Matter More Than Ever Manchester’s rental market continues to attract investors thanks to strong demand, regeneration projects, and a growing population. But in 2025, rising costs, Read more
The Hidden Costs of Manchester’s Mega-Developments – What Landlords Need to Watch 1. Manchester’s Changing Skyline – Boon or Burden for Landlords? Manchester has transformed from an industrial powerhouse into one of the UK’s most dynamic urban economies. Regeneration schemes, investment from overseas developers, and a thriving university Read more
No Pressure, No Kickbacks: Lettings and Sales Done the Right Way Introduction: What the Panorama Investigation Revealed A recent BBC Panorama investigation revealed a troubling trend in the UK property industry: conditional selling. Undercover journalists filmed estate agents pressuring buyers to use in-house mortgage brokers and implying that Read more
What’s the ROI on HMOs in Greater Manchester in 2025? Real Numbers, Local Insight & Expert Tips 🏠 What Is an HMO? An HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) is a rental property where three or more unrelated tenants share communal facilities such as kitchens or bathrooms. They’re popular with students, Read more
HMO Sourcing Manchester If you’re searching for HMO sourcing in Manchester, you’re likely already aware that Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) can be some of the highest-yielding property investments around. But they’re also complex, regulation-heavy, and full of potential pitfalls, especially if you’re not familiar with the Manchester market. In Read more
How to Minimise Void Periods and Maximise Rental Income For landlords, a great property is only half the equation. The real challenge? Keeping it occupied and profitable. Voids, those dreaded gaps between tenancies don’t just eat into your income, they throw off your whole strategy. At Let Me Manchester, we’ve Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Manchester HMO Agent If you’re a landlord with a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Manchester, you already know it isn’t just about collecting rent. HMOs require specialist knowledge, constant attention, and navigating a minefield of compliance issues. That’s where a dedicated Manchester Read more
Should You Convert a Single-Let to an HMO in Manchester? A Step-by-Step Guide With rising mortgage rates and tighter margins on single-lets, many landlords are asking: “Should I convert my single-let into an HMO?” In Manchester, the answer is often yes, but it’s not a decision to Read more