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25/10/2026

Thinking of selling but not sure whether to go now or wait for the new year? 🎄

It’s one of the questions we get asked most at this time of year, so here’s our honest take 👇

Listing before Christmas puts you in front of serious buyers, and there’s less competition on the portals. Just be realistic: you can agree a sale by Christmas, but you’re unlikely to have moved by then.

Waiting till January means you catch the post-Boxing Day surge of people planning a fresh start. The trade-off is that plenty of other sellers have the same idea.

The truth is there’s no perfect date. The best time to sell is when you’re ready, and getting ready is something you can start right now.

Swipe through for the full breakdown ➡️

Selling in Manchester or Salford and want an honest opinion on timing? Drop us a DM. We’ll tell you straight, even if the answer is “wait.”

19/10/2026

Pick ONE. Lose the rest. 👀

Skyline view, secure parking, a south-facing balcony, an extra 200 sq ft or a building full of amenities. Your Manchester apartment only gets one. What are you keeping?

Here’s what we see buyers go for:

🌆 Skyline view. First-time buyers and young professionals in the city centre love this one. It’s the feature that sells the lifestyle.

🚗 Secure parking. This is gold in the city centre and Salford Quays, where spaces are scarce. Commuters choose it, and it tends to help when you come to sell.

☀️ South-facing balcony. Anyone who’s spent a Manchester summer stuck indoors will understand. Downsizers often rank this one highly.

📐 Extra space. Since everyone started working from home, this is the one most people regret giving up. A proper second bedroom or office changes how you live.

🏋️ Amenities. These are great to have, but check what they add to your service charge before you fall for the gym.

There’s no wrong answer. The right one is whichever fits how you actually live. That’s what we’re here to help you work out.

Drop your pick in the comments 👇 and if you’re looking in Manchester, send us a DM.

09/10/2026

Found the one? Brilliant. Now let’s talk about the bits that aren’t on the listing 👀

The asking price is the number everyone focuses on. But by the time you get the keys, there’s usually a handful of other costs that catch buyers off guard. Especially first-timers.

Here’s what to budget for:

🏛️ Stamp duty. First-time buyers pay nothing up to £300k. Everyone else starts paying at £125k, and buy-to-let or second homes come with an extra surcharge on top.

📝 Solicitor and conveyancing fees. Their fee, plus VAT, searches and Land Registry costs. Leasehold flats tend to cost a bit more, so it’s worth getting a few quotes.

🔍 Survey. Falling for a converted mill in Ancoats or a Victorian terrace in Chorlton? The older the building, the more thorough you’ll want to go. A few hundred pounds now can save thousands later.

🏢 Ground rent and service charge. Most city centre apartments are leasehold, so you’ll have yearly charges for the concierge, lifts and upkeep. Always ask for the last few years’ figures before you commit.

📦 Moving costs. Vans, boxes, time off work and that first big Ikea run. And if you’re moving into a block on Deansgate or at the Quays, check whether you need to book the lift and where the van can actually park.

None of this should put you off. It just means you go in knowing your real numbers, not just the headline one.

Buying in Manchester and want the honest picture before you start viewing? Drop us a message, we’re always happy to chat 🏠

07/10/2026

Our lovely Anna from the Kingsdene team, ran the Manchester Half Marathon on Sunday supporting Oasis Centre raising £641 ✨🏃🏽‍♀️

The Oasis Centre is a lifeline to hundreds of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in one of the most deprived areas in the UK - Gorton, East Manchester.

On a daily basis they support “anyone who has a heartbeat” and help restore broken lives through a holistic approach offering five key programmes - Crisis Support, Wellbeing, Education, Work Club and Next Steps Volunteering.

As an adult day centre they see people struggling with a range of issues including exploitation, crushing debt, mental health difficulties, homelessness and addiction.

Congratulations Anna on being a good runner and estate agent 😅🏅

20/09/2026

Online valuations are useful, but they don’t tell the whole story.

An algorithm can look at previous sales, property size and location, but it can’t walk through your property and assess the details that can make a genuine difference to value.✨

Condition. Layout. Views. Aspect. Lease length. Current competition. And, perhaps most importantly, buyer sentiment.

Two properties in the same building can achieve very different prices depending on what makes one more desirable than the other.🏠

That’s why a valuation should be based on more than just a number generated online.

The market is constantly changing. Your valuation should reflect what buyers are actually responding to now.

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12/09/2026

You’ve seen “share of freehold” on the listing… but what does it actually mean? 👀

In simple terms, you still own your flat on a lease, but you also own a share of the building’s freehold alongside the other owners.

That can mean more control over how the building is managed, potentially lower ground rent and more involvement in decisions that affect your property.

As always, the finer details matter, so make sure you understand exactly what you’re buying before you complete.

Looking to buy in Manchester? Get in touch with Kingsdene.📞

28/08/2026

Getting an offer accepted is exciting, but it’s only the beginning of the sales process.

From instructing solicitors and arranging mortgage valuations to searches, enquiries and finally collecting the keys, there are quite a few stages happening behind the scenes.

A good agent should be keeping the sale moving, communicating with everyone involved and making the process feel a lot less overwhelming.

Buying or selling in Manchester? Speak to the Kingsdene team. 🏡🔑

17/08/2026

Renting your next home doesn’t have to feel complicated.🏡

From reserving the property to collecting your keys, our team will guide you through every stage of the process, keeping you informed and making the experience as smooth as possible.
Whether it’s your first rental or your fifth, knowing what to expect can make all the difference.

If you’re looking for your next home in Manchester, get in touch with the Kingsdene team, we’re here to help. 📞

09/07/2026

Join us for an evening of drinks, music and summer vibes on our 6th floor podium garden as we celebrate the launch of our new ‘Riverside Collection’ apartments:

📆 Thursday 16 of July 2026

⏰ 4pm - 7pm

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Be among the first to explore our Riverside Collection, the final release of apartments featuring private balconies, overlooks the river, St John’s and the Aviva Studios.

Enjoy a relaxed summer evening, take a tour of the homes, and meet our sales team who will be on hand to answer any questions throughout the event.

Plus, purchasers can receive a £1,000 John Lewis gift voucher upon completion (terms apply).

RSVP by emailing [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you 🏡

07/01/2025

A new year is always an opportunity for a new beginning…

And for some, that can mean a new home! 🏡

If you’ve been thinking of making the move to Manchester, why not hit the link below and get in touch with our team today? 🙌

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