Property Investment

Guide: Manchester
Essential investment information

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Introduction
Manchester

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Hi

My name is Rich Travis and I am the Director of Sourced

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Manchester, an investment property specialist business
based here in Manchester.

FASTEST
In 2014 the Government committed £476.7 million to boost
economic growth in Manchester and now they’re adding
£56.6 million more. That gives a total pot of £533.3 million

GROWING
funding to boost growth, develop infrastructure, create jobs
and stimulate inward investment.

ECONOMIES
Over the last five years, employment in the area has
increased and is forecast to grow by around sixteen percent
over the next twenty years. Residents’ wages in the area have

IN ENGLAND
increased fifteen percent over the last eight years making the
area more affluent.

This guide to Manchester highlights the investment

opportunities this amazing location offers along with the
services we provide helping investors achieve their property
investment goals.

Enjoy

Rich
Rich Travis
Sourced Manchester Director
T: 0333 123 1330

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The Area
Manchester
One of the worlds 50
most livable cities
Manchester is a world- continues to produce the pioneers
class city which offers and creative geniuses that drive our
economy and help to attract the
people a great place to live,
biggest brands and brightest minds.
work, visit and critically, a
fantastic environment for Manchester is a city of engineers,
business. Manchester has scientists, artists and industrialists.
an incredible talent pool We attract the curious, the
of people; its airport and ambitious and the innovative.
Talent-hungry companies choose to
transport infrastructure
invest in Manchester because of the
compete on a global level and people that choose to live, work and
it boasts a diverse and high- study here.
quality portfolio of business
properties.

Manchester is the birthplace of

industry and innovation that’s
passionate about the future. We’re
the international business hub that

90% of all millionaires become

so, through owning property
Andrew Carnegie

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Economy + Employment
Manchester

Economy
Since the days of the industrial revolution, it has played an important role in shaping the UK’s economy. Today, the region is home
to more than 2.8 million people, with an economy bigger than that of Wales or Northern Ireland. Manchester’s business strengths
have enabled it to develop a strong reputation as a competitive place to do business. Currently achieving a 59.6 billion economy.

Employment
Manchester city region
offers a high-quality
workforce of 7.2 million
people within an hour’s
commute of the city
centre.
The region is recognised as
being a leading European
business destination
across a number of
industries and is fast
becoming a magnet for
attracting global talent.
Manchester has a distinctive geography of concentrated
clusters containing a varied, qualified, skilled and sustainable
labour pool. Manchester is unique in having a large quantity and
quality of potential employees across a wide range of different
industries, including digital and creative technologies, energy and
environment, financial and professional services, life sciences and
health innovation, logistics and manufacturing.

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Investment Stats
Manchester

6.9%
Highest Yield (M18)

£185,695
Average House Price

19%
Growth since 2015

The security of property

£1,260 Over the last 20 years, the UK This compared to the FTSA
Average Rental (pcm) property prices have grown by All Share Index which has

14.34% 3.46%
With four universities offering world- per annum per annum over
class higher education to over 99,000 on Average, the past 20 years.
students at any one time, Manchester
is a magnet to investors looking for FTSE
growth and returns. Property

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Transport Links
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Investment Tips
Manchester
To help you get the most
from your investment
I have listed my top 5
investment tips:
Research your market: Manchester offers 46 postcodes with a
variety of different types of investment opportunities, research your
market to understand what type of investment you can expect, along
with what type of return and growth the investment will generate.

Set your goal before you begin: Investing in property is a business

and like any business you should plan and ask yourself what are
your goals? What are your timescales and what is your exit. All savvy
investors start their journey with the end goal in mind, it doesn’t
matter if this changes but have this in mind when you invest.

Know your strategies: There are lots of different types of investment

strategies including rent 2 rent, lease options, flips and developments.
Understand the different strategies available to you to help you
achieve your goals.

Consider how hands on you will be: Some projects you see will
require more time and energy be aware that although the rewards
can be fantastic they are only achievable if you have the time and
resources to commit. There are alternative options and companies
like Sourced who can provide hands off solutions.

Look to add value: Once you understand your market, you will
become aware of which properties rent out the best and also
command the highest rent. Adding an additional bathroom or
subdividing a bedroom can very often increase your yield. However,
if you are to do this, you need to ensure that your returns exceed any
costs.

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How Sourced can help
Manchester

Sourced to Order
Many people understand the benefits of
investing in property however they don’t
have the time or the knowledge to identify
opportunities, carry out due diligence and
structure investment deals to achieve
maximum returns.

This is why sourced created the ‘Sourced

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We specialise in investing in property for
clients and ourselves, we deliver predictable
and reliable results; both saving and making
you money. We also save you hassle
and time as we guide you through your
investment in property.
to Order’ service.
Sourced Manchester makes property
investing easy by having a tried, tested
We work with select investor clients,
and proven system of delivering property managing the entire process of building
profits.
their property portfolios and achieve their
What is more, and of key importance to
our clients, we are also property investors. property goals.
Meaning we would not allocate a property
to a client that we would not invest in
ourselves.

To find out how we can help you call

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Manchester.

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Sourced and Mr Rich Travis trading as Sourced Manchester are not regulated by the FCA and do not provide
investment advice. No responsibility is accepted for any investment decisions made by a client and no
warranty is given that all information provided is free from inaccuracies. Before making investment decisions it
is advised that independent professional advice is sought.