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🏠 LANDLORD TIP | DEALING WITH CONDENSATION THIS WINTER 🏠 As the colder months set in, one of the most common calls we he...
20/09/2026

🏠 LANDLORD TIP | DEALING WITH CONDENSATION THIS WINTER 🏠 As the colder months set in, one of the most common calls we hear from landlords is about condensation and damp appearing in their properties. Before reaching for the phone to call a builder, it's worth knowing that condensation is often caused by everyday living — and there are some straightforward steps to help manage it. 💧 CONDENSATION forms when warm, moist air meets cold surfaces — walls, windows and ceilings are the usual culprits🌬️ VENTILATION IS KEY — encourage tenants to open windows briefly each day and use extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms🍳 LID ON THE PAN — cooking with lids on pots significantly reduces the moisture released into the air🚿 CLOSE THE BATHROOM DOOR when showering to stop moisture spreading through the property🌡️ CONSISTENT LOW HEAT can be more effective than short bursts of high heat in preventing cold spots where condensation forms🧴 WIPE DOWN WINDOWS and sills regularly to prevent mould taking hold📋 THE NRLA has a helpful free guide for landlords covering condensation, its causes and how to tackle it — well worth bookmarking A little knowledge goes a long way in protecting your property and keeping your tenants comfortable and happy this winter.🏡

19/09/2026

🏡 FULLY AVAILABLE | BARTON HEYS ROAD, FORMBY 🏡📍 Barton Heys Road, Formby, L37 2EZ 💷 Offers Over £850,000 A truly exceptional FIVE-BEDROOM DETACHED HOME on one of Formby's most desirable residential roads, carefully extended, upgraded and immaculately maintained over more than 40 years of proud ownership. Offering generous proportions, multiple reception rooms and a superb south-facing rear garden, this is a rare find — and it comes with no onward chain. 🌟🏡 ✨ IMMACULATELY MAINTAINED and offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN🛋️ Multiple RECEPTION ROOMS including lounge, study and additional reception room🍽️ Formal DINING ROOM connecting to a feature BAR AREA and impressive CONSERVATORY🍳 Spacious KITCHEN & BREAKFAST AREA with Corian worksurfaces and Miele appliances🚿 MAIN BEDROOM with contemporary en-suite and Sharps-fitted WALK-IN WARDROBE🛏️ FIVE BEDROOMS, with en-suites to bedrooms one, two, three and five🪟 Striking FULL-HEIGHT LANDING WINDOW framing a beautiful outlook across the treetops🛁 High-quality bathroom fittings throughout from Vitra, Kohler, Geberit and Hudson-Reed☀️ Private, mature SOUTH-FACING REAR GARDEN with sweeping lawn and established borders🚗 OFF-ROAD PARKING FOR MULTIPLE VEHICLES and GARAGE to the front The south-facing rear garden is a genuine highlight — private, beautifully maintained and bathed in sunshine throughout the day, making it the perfect backdrop for family life. ☀️🌿 📞 Call 01704 516 626 to arrange your viewing.

📰 FORMBY PROPERTY NEWS | PARISH COUNCIL FIGHTS TO SAVE PARK ROAD FIELD 📰 The Formby Bubble reports that Formby Parish Co...
19/09/2026

📰 FORMBY PROPERTY NEWS | PARISH COUNCIL FIGHTS TO SAVE PARK ROAD FIELD 📰 The Formby Bubble reports that Formby Parish Council has written a formal open letter to Sefton Council, urging it to scrap the residential allocation on the former school playing field at Park Road and protect it permanently as community green open space. 🏘️ Around 15 new homes are currently earmarked for the Park Road site📊 The Parish Council notes Formby has absorbed approximately 425 windfall homes since 2012, on top of roughly 1,000 allocated under Sefton's 2017 Local Plan📬 Letters and supporting documents are being distributed to Sefton councillors and local residents from 21 September 2026🌳 The Parish Council is asking Sefton to explore securing the field as public open space, citing the Lonsdale Road Platinum Jubilee Park as a successful precedent🗺️ Sefton's new Local Plan is currently in preparation, with the scoping consultation recently closed What this means for Formby: This campaign sits at the heart of a debate every local homeowner should understand. With well over 1,400 homes added or allocated since 2012, questions about infrastructure capacity and the loss of green space are entirely legitimate. The outcome at Park Road could set an important precedent for how the Parish Council engages with future site allocations as the new Local Plan takes shape — and for buyers, the protection of green space close to residential streets has a direct bearing on amenity value and long-term desirability. If you're thinking of buying or selling in Formby and want a straightforward conversation about your home's value, give us a call. 📞 Call 01704 516 626 to arrange your market appraisal.

18/09/2026

🏡 NEW TO THE MARKET | CARR HOUSE LANE, INCE BLUNDELL 🏡📍 Carr House Lane, Ince Blundell, L38 1QG 💷 Offers Over £290,000 A thoroughly transformed THREE-BEDROOM HOUSE in a wonderful semi-rural setting, extensively renovated over the last four years and offering a superb combination of contemporary open-plan living and an outstanding south-facing garden with open farmland views to the rear. 🌾☀️ ✨ EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED throughout, including roof, windows, heating, plumbing, kitchen, bathroom and electrics🏡 IMPRESSIVE OPEN-PLAN LIVING, DINING & KITCHEN SPACE at the heart of the home🧺 Separate UTILITY ROOM for added practicality🛏️ THREE BEDROOMS upstairs🚿 Stylish SHOWER ROOM and separate WC🌾 OPEN FARMLAND VIEWS to the rear from the upper floor☀️ SOUTH-FACING REAR GARDEN designed for entertaining and outdoor living🍺 Excellent TIMBER GARDEN BAR, generous paved seating area and established planting🚗 Smart RESIN DRIVEWAY providing off-road parking to the front The south-facing garden and those open farmland views are truly what set this home apart — a lifestyle property that has been lovingly created and is ready to enjoy from day one. 🌿🌞 📞 Call 01704 516 626 to arrange your viewing.

18/09/2026

🏡 DID YOU MISS THIS ONE? | FALLOWFIELD CLOSE, FORMBY 🏡📍 Fallowfield Close, Formby, L37 3PQ 💷 Offers Over £280,000 Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, this THREE-BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOME is a modern, well-presented property built in 2012 that offers smart, flexible accommodation ideal for first-time buyers, young families and downsizers alike. A conservatory added by the current owners provides lovely extra living space overlooking the garden. 🌿🏡 ✨ QUIET CUL-DE-SAC setting with a tucked-away feel🏫 STONE'S THROW FROM FRESHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL, rated Outstanding by Ofsted🛋️ Comfortable front LOUNGE🍽️ OPEN-PLAN DINING KITCHEN with good storage🌿 CONSERVATORY extending the living space and overlooking the garden🚻 Convenient DOWNSTAIRS WC🛏️ THREE GOOD-SIZED BEDROOMS — a rarity for modern homes of this style🛁 FAMILY BATHROOM🚗 OFF-ROAD PARKING for two cars🌱 Neat and manageable REAR GARDEN The proximity to Freshfield Primary School — Outstanding rated by Ofsted — makes this a particularly exciting opportunity for family buyers looking to secure a strong catchment position. 🌟📚 📞 Call 01704 516 626 to arrange your viewing.

📰 FORMBY PROPERTY NEWS | PARISH COUNCIL DEMANDS £266K DEVELOPER CASH BACK 📰 Formby Parish Council's published agenda for...
18/09/2026

📰 FORMBY PROPERTY NEWS | PARISH COUNCIL DEMANDS £266K DEVELOPER CASH BACK 📰 Formby Parish Council's published agenda for its 21 September 2026 meeting reveals a motion to formally demand that Sefton Council returns £266,000 in Section 106 funds generated by the Mayflower development in Formby but spent at Buckley Hill instead. 💰 £266,000 in Section 106 contributions is at the centre of the dispute🏗️ The money was raised through the Mayflower development in Formby📍 Funds were spent at Buckley Hill rather than on Formby infrastructure📋 The motion calls for the money to be returned and ringfenced for local use🗓️ The matter is on the agenda for the ordinary meeting at Formby Library on Monday 21 September What this means for Formby: Section 106 money exists precisely to offset the pressure that new development places on local roads, parks and services. Spending it outside the area leaves Formby residents carrying the burden of growth without the compensating investment. Getting this £266,000 back and directed into genuine local needs matters — and the fact that the parish council is scrutinising how Sefton handles developer contributions so closely is reassuring, particularly with the new Local Plan process on the horizon. If you're thinking about buying or selling in Formby and want a straightforward conversation about the local market, we're always happy to help. 📞 Call 01704 516 626.

17/09/2026

📰 FORMBY PROPERTY NEWS | BANK OF ENGLAND HOLDS INTEREST RATES 📰 The BBC reports that the Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at its current level at today's meeting. 📊 The base rate has been held — no rise, no cut, for now🏠 Mortgage rates remain broadly stable as a result🔍 The decision reflects ongoing caution around inflation and economic uncertainty📅 The next rate decision will be watched closely by buyers and sellers alike What this means for Formby:A hold is, in many ways, good news for the local market. Buyers can continue to plan with a degree of certainty, and those already on tracker or variable mortgages won't see an immediate change to their payments. We're still seeing solid demand for well-priced homes across Formby, Freshfield and the surrounding areas — and with rates stable, many buyers who had been sitting on the fence are now making their move. If you've been thinking about selling, now remains a sensible time to get your home valued and get ahead of the spring market. Thinking of making a move? We'd love to help — give us a call for a free, no-obligation valuation. 📞 Call 01704 516 626 to arrange your viewing.

📰 FORMBY PROPERTY NEWS | FIXED RATES TOP 5.7% AS BANK OF ENGLAND DECIDES TODAY 📰 Which? Money reports that the average t...
17/09/2026

📰 FORMBY PROPERTY NEWS | FIXED RATES TOP 5.7% AS BANK OF ENGLAND DECIDES TODAY 📰 Which? Money reports that the average two-year fixed mortgage rate has reached 5.73% and the average five-year fix 5.78%, as rising energy prices linked to ongoing Middle East conflict push inflation higher. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee announces its latest Bank Rate decision today, with the rate currently held at 3.75%. 📊 AVERAGE TWO-YEAR FIX now at 5.73%; five-year fix at 5.78% (Which? Money, 16 Sept 2026)🏦 BANK RATE held at 3.75% since December 2025 — today's decision is genuinely uncertain⚖️ JULY'S MPC VOTE was a close 6–3 split, with three members pushing for a rise to 4.00%📈 SOME FORECASTS now suggest Bank Rate could reach 4.75% by mid-2027🔍 RIGHTMOVE'S TRACKER shows a best-buy average of 5.09% — highlighting the gap for those with larger deposits What this means for Formby: Because local house prices sit well above the North West average, Formby buyers are typically borrowing more — so even a small rise in fixed rates adds noticeably to monthly repayments. If you're remortgaging within the next six months, it's worth speaking to a broker now, as most lenders will let you lock in a rate up to six months ahead, giving you some protection whatever today's decision brings. For sellers, tighter affordability makes realistic pricing more important than ever this autumn — and we're happy to give you an honest, no-obligation valuation. 📞 Call 01704 516 626 — we're always happy to chat through what the market means for you.

16/09/2026

🏡 NEW TO THE MARKET | STONELEIGH PARK, THORNTON 🏡📍 Stoneleigh Park, Thornton, L23 1AB 💷 Offers Over £525,000 A superb FOUR-BEDROOM DETACHED HOME set within an exclusive gated development of just eight properties, built in 2018 and offering generous, well-designed family accommodation with a lovely open aspect to the rear. Tucked into a pleasant semi-rural setting yet within easy reach of Crosby and its amenities, this is a home that genuinely ticks all the boxes. 🌿🏡 🔒 EXCLUSIVE GATED DEVELOPMENT of just eight detached homes🪟 Spacious FRONT LOUNGE with bay window and contemporary media wall🛋️ Separate SITTING ROOM ideal as a snug, playroom or home office🍽️ Impressive OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN, DINING AND LIVING SPACE with rooflights🌿 FRENCH DOORS opening directly onto the rear garden🚻 DOWNSTAIRS WC on the ground floor🛏️ FOUR BEDROOMS plus family bathroom🚿 MAIN BEDROOM with its own EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM📦 Boarded loft with ladder providing excellent additional storage🚗 OFF-ROAD PARKING FOR TWO CARS to the front🛡️ REMAINDER OF THE ORIGINAL 10-YEAR NEW-BUILD WARRANTY That open aspect to the rear is a real standout feature, giving the whole home a wonderful sense of space and privacy that is genuinely rare in a development setting. 🌅✨ 📞 Call 01704 516 626 to arrange your viewing.

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