Why 2-bed apartments are an excellent property investment

2-bed flat

Are 2-bed flats a good investment? Many experts agree that investing in 2-bed apartments is a strategic choice that creates great opportunities to maximise rental income and enjoy strong capital growth over time, especially in growing cities like Birmingham and Manchester. But in order to appeal to the widest tenant pool and maximise your ROI, […]

The best property investment and rental strategies

Affinity Living riverside kitchen

Property investment in the UK has long been regarded as one of the most reliable paths to building wealth. Buyers from all walks of life are attracted by the tangible nature of real estate assets, and the potential to see substantial financial returns on their purchase – especially with mid-to-long-term property investment strategies.  With housing […]

The future of luxury city living: 6 unique features of One Port Street

One Port Street The Hideout Secret Room Speakeasy

Just named one of the most desired places to live for 2024, Manchester is front and centre on the global stage like never before. Set to become as synonymous with the Northern Quarter as Beetham Tower is to Deansgate, One Port Street is a landmark destination already redefining NQ’s historic skyline. While its architecture pays […]

One Port Street reaches 90% sold milestone

One Port Street The Atrium

Select Property issues a final call to buyers and investors at One Port Street in Manchester city centre, with 90% of the development now sold in just 15 months. The milestone marks the most sales raised from a single development in Select Property’s 20-year history – with £172 million sold at the luxury residence since […]

How many bedrooms are best for an investment property?

One Port Street bed room

As there are many variables determining the rental yield a property can offer, there is no one-size-fits-all answer on how many bedrooms are best for maximum returns. Studios, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments can all be lucrative options, and which one is right for you largely depends on your budget, rental property preferences and target […]

Affinity Living’s record occupancy levels highlight tight city centre supply

Affinity Living Riverview living external

Select Property’s community focused residential brand, Affinity Living, saw a record year for occupancy across its four central Manchester residences in 2023, which highlights the tight supply of accommodation in the city centre. Pet-friendly apartments in the heart of Manchester, Riverside, Riverview, Exchange Point and Laurence Place, recorded an average occupancy rate of 97% last […]

Select Property secures £44.5m development finance from Close Brothers

Press release – Lancaster Wharf Close Brothers financing

Select Property, a leading developer, operator and investment specialist, has secured a £44.5 million development finance facility from Close Brothers to bring forward its first Affinity Living build-to-rent development in Birmingham. The leading UK merchant banking group has provided the facility to support Select Property as it ramps up development of its new 266-unit property, […]

Manchester’s Northern Quarter is set to host Chanel’s ‘top secret’ fashion show

The Chanel Métiers D’Art fashion show comes to Manchester Manchester is buzzing with the news that the world’s biggest fashion brand, Chanel, is hosting this year’s Métiers D’Art fashion show in the iconic Northern Quarter. Seemingly chosen for its rich history within the textile industry, Manchester – formerly known as Cottonopolis – will put on […]

Local Turkish restaurant is set to open in Affinity Living Riverside

Ottoman Bar & Grill

A Lancashire favourite in Turkish dining is set to open a destination restaurant and bar in Manchester early next year, after agreeing a lease at our Affinity Living Riverside residence near Salford Central station. Ottoman Bar & Grill expects to open in February 2024 after completing a half-a-million-pound fit out of the unit, which will […]

What does the axing of HS2 Phase 2 mean for Manchester?

HS2 Scrapped

Well documented in the news this week, UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has axed Phase 2 (the northern leg) of the government’s high-speed railway, HS2. Announced in 2012, HS2 set out to connect London with some of the UK’s most important regional cities, including Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds. Promising to cut the journey time between […]

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