Historic Bramall Hall has re-opened following restoration, thanks to a £1.6 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The grade I listed building closed at the end of September 2014 to undergo major transformation. Stockport’s Mayor, Councillor Chris Gordon was heralded with a Tudor fanfare … [Read more...]
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Home ownership in Greater Manchester in greatest decline
A report out today has shown that major English cities are now seeing a rapid decline in home ownership, with home ownership in Greater Manchester showing the fastest decline. Written by Helen White The Resolution Foundation said homes were becoming increasingly unaffordable for struggling … [Read more...]
PSG integrates with Hoowla’s Case Management System
Conveyancing search provider Property Search Group’s ordering platform PSG Connect is now integrated with the full legal practice Case Management System Hoowla. The company is a leading search provider to Conveyancing Solicitors and Licensed Conveyancers in England & Wales PSG launched their … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes partnership excellence
Stockport Homes, in partnership with B4Box has won the ‘Excellence in Contractor Engagement’ award at the TPAS National awards 2016. The winners were announced at a ceremony at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Warwickshire. The award recognises the unique partnership, which was formed to tackle a … [Read more...]
Building Services Group acquires air conditioning specialist
Stockport building services group Thermotech have expanded the business and bought Cheadle Hulme air conditioning specialist Oakwood. Thermotech operates nationally providing service & maintenance and system design & installation for clients including Betta Living, Boots, John Lewis … [Read more...]
New homes launched at former Barnes hospital
Developers Henley Homes have announced the first release of 155 new homes and apartments at Barnes Village, within the grounds of the former Barnes Hospital, in Cheadle. The new development is set in and around the Grade II Listed former Barnes Hospital. Since its closure in 1999, the exemplary … [Read more...]
TV show offers £15,000 for 1st time buyers
A new TV show is currently looking for 1st time buyers to cast for a Property Series that is coming to the UK based on an American format. The producers are interested in hearing from couples - 1st time buyers - in Manchester and the North West who are looking to buy their first home together … [Read more...]
Council propose less disruption during £20m care programme
Stockport Council is proposing to build a new 78 bed care home and make more beds available at the start of its £20 million investment programme in partnership with Borough Care Limited. Early this year, Stockport Council announced the £20m investment to improve and modernise a number of care … [Read more...]
Planning permission granted for Orbital 1 development next to the M60
Planning for the 12.5-acre Orbital 1 development next to junction one of the M60 has been granted by Stockport Council. Scarborough Group submitted a planning application in December to deliver the mixed-use development to include industrial, trade counter and retail businesses. Works can now … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Group adds third Escape Lounge to its USA line-up
Manchester Airports Group USA subsidiary (MAG USA has been awarded a contract to design, build and operate an Escape Lounge (www.escapelounges.com) at Bradley International Airport (IATA: BDL) in Connecticut. The contract, awarded by Bradley International Airport’s owner, the Connecticut Airport … [Read more...]
Celebration evening marks the opening of Village Point
A celebration evening marked the opening of Village Point, the new wedding, event and business venue in Heaton Moor. The evening brought together celebrities, business owners and others connected to the project to see the finished venue. The rooms were brought to life with bespoke decorations … [Read more...]
Arts and business hub Village Point to be revealed at VIP reception
Village Point, the new arts and business venue in Heaton Moor, will be revealed to invited guests at an event tonight (Thursday). The £250,000 transformation of the former Moor Suite on Heaton Moor Road will be unveiled at the VIP reception that will also include music and food. As well as … [Read more...]