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Thinking of buying a home? 🏡 Get a mortgage in principle first: ✅ Know your budget: see how much you could borrow. ✅ Stand out to sellers: show you are ready to buy. ✅ Move faster: be ready when you find the one. Buying? Talk to our friendly mortgage team. Call us today: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. #MoveDirect #Manchester #Mortgages #MortgageInPrinciple #FirstTimeBuyer #HomeBuying #Levenshulme

Selling this autumn? 🍂🏡 3 simple tips to get your home ready: 1. Declutter and tidy: clear surfaces so rooms feel bigger. 2. Let the light in: open curtains, put lamps on, fix bulbs. 3. Small fixes, big difference: touch up paint, fix dripping taps. Book your free valuation with our friendly sales team. Call us today: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR #MoveDirect #Manchester #SellingYourHome #HomeSellers #EstateAgent #FreeValuation #Levenshulme

Your property and mortgage news 🏡 Asking prices rose 1.0% this month to £371,015, according to Rightmove's latest House Price Index, but they're still 0.1% lower than a year ago. In the North West, new sellers' asking prices dipped 0.6% this month. Rightmove also says the average two-year fixed mortgage rate has risen to 5.55%, from 5.29% last month, so many buyers are watching their budgets closely. Price cuts are at a 15-year high too. The BBC reports that sellers cut asking prices on more than 3,000 homes a day in September, the most of any month in 15 years, with the average cut nearly 7%. Getting the price right from day one really matters. Buying, selling, letting or remortgaging? Come and have a friendly chat — we're here to help. Call us today: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR Sources: Rightmove House Price Index, BBC News (19 Oct 2026). For information only — not advice. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. #MoveDirect #PropertyNews #Mortgages #ManchesterProperty #Lettings

Landlords, is your rental winter ready? 🏡❄️ 3 simple checks to do before the cold sets in: 1. Service the boiler: book it before the cold weather starts. 2. Check for damp: look for leaks, damp and mould early. 3. Keep in touch: ask your tenants to report problems quickly. Want us to look after it for you? Speak to our friendly lettings team. Call us today: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR #MoveDirect #Manchester #Landlords #LandlordTips #PropertyManagement #Lettings #RentalProperty #Winter

Is your fixed rate ending soon? 🏡 3 simple steps before your deal runs out: 1. Check your end date: know when your fixed rate finishes. 2. Compare your options: look at new deals before you move to a higher rate. 3. Talk to an adviser: have a friendly chat with our mortgage team. Call us today: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. #MoveDirect #Manchester #Remortgage #MortgageAdvice #FixedRate #Mortgages #Homeowners #Property

Your property and mortgage news 🏡 Leek Building Society has cut its 95% loan-to-value mortgage rates by up to 0.64 percentage points from 13 October, helping buyers with smaller deposits. Rates and fees vary by person, so always check the lender's latest deal. Rents have hit another record too. Rightmove says the average asking rent outside London reached £1,418 a month in the third quarter, up 2.4% on a year ago. Buying, selling, letting or remortgaging? Come and have a friendly chat — we're here to help. Call us today: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR Sources: Mortgage Soup, Mortgage Strategy, Rightmove (Oct 2026). For information only — not advice. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. #MoveDirect #PropertyNews #Mortgages #ManchesterProperty #Lettings

Off to a viewing this weekend? 🏡 3 simple tips to help you find the right home: 1. Look closely: check for damp, cracks and the windows. 2. Ask questions: bills, the chain, and what is included in the sale. 3. Visit twice: come back at a different time of day. Want to book a viewing? Our friendly local team is here to help. Call us today: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR #MoveDirect #Manchester #HouseViewing #ViewingTips #HomeBuyers #PropertyForSale #EstateAgent #Property

Ready to move up? Sell your home and find your next one with one friendly local team. We start with a free, no-obligation valuation, then help you buy as well as sell — from first call to keys. Call us today: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR #MoveDirect #Manchester #MovingHome #SellYourHome #FreeValuation #EstateAgent #Property

Your property and mortgage news for this week 🏡 Best rates first. You can get a 2-year fix from 4.83% with Yorkshire Building Society and a 5-year fix from 4.93% with Santander, both for buyers and movers with a 40% deposit (max 60% LTV, fees £1,495 and £1,499, rates at 14 Oct 2026 and may change). House prices held steady in September at an average of £298,441 (Lloyds), and new buyer enquiries are at their highest since February. Closer to home, Zoopla says North West prices are up 3.1% on a year ago, well ahead of 0.8% across the UK, while Manchester is steadier at £252,000, up 1.2% (ONS). And the Autumn Budget is on 28 October, with the Bank of England base rate still at 3.75%. Thinking about moving? Come and have a chat. Call us: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. News figures from the sources shown. For information only. #MoveDirect #PropertyNews #MortgageRates #ManchesterProperty #NorthWest

Your property and mortgage news 🏡 More homes are within reach of average incomes — Zoopla says 51% of two- and three-bedroom houses for sale across Britain are now affordable to a household earning £53,500 (up from 45% in 2025). But sales agreed are still about 9% below a year ago, as higher mortgage costs weigh on buyer activity. Major lenders have also cut selected remortgage rates this week as competition picks up again. Thinking about buying, selling or remortgaging? Come and have a friendly chat — we're here to help. Call us today: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR Figures from Zoopla (Oct 2026) and may change. For information only — not advice. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. #MoveDirect #PropertyNews #MortgageRates #ManchesterProperty #HouseMove

Buying your first home? We'll help you find the right place, talk through valuations, and give you a friendly local chat — so your first move in Manchester feels simple. Call us today: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR #MoveDirect #Manchester #FirstTimeBuyers #HouseMove #Property #EstateAgent

Thinking of investing in property? Whether you're buying your first investment or adding to your portfolio, our friendly local team can help you find the right property, let it with confidence, and manage it day to day so you can relax. Call us today for a friendly, no-obligation chat: 0161 518 0808 www.movedirect.org 725 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3AR #MoveDirect #Manchester #PropertyInvestment #BuyToLet #Landlords