# 2 bedroom duplex for sale (M16 0UE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | APARTMENT 505, KINETIC, 88 - 92, TALBOT ROAD, MANCHESTER, OLD TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER M16 0UE | | Price | £200,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Floor area | 57 m² | | Last sold | £198,850 Aug 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 12/05/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £165/year [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0270-3807-7750-2090-4551) ## Description The Property Situated within the sought-after Kinetic development on Talbot Road, this well-presented two-bedroom duplex apartment offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, professionals, or investors alike. The apartment is accessed via a secure communal entrance, leading into a welcoming private entrance hall. The ground floor features a bright and generously proportioned open-plan lounge and dining area, providing an excellent space for both relaxing and entertaining. Adjacent to the living area is a well-appointed fitted kitchen offering ample wall and base units, generous worktop space, and room for integrated and freestanding appliances. A convenient separate WC completes the ground floor accommodation. Stairs rise to the first floor, where the property continues to impress with two well-sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom offers excellent proportions with space for wardrobes and additional furniture, while the second bedroom is ideal as a guest room, children's bedroom, or home office. A modern family bathroom serves both bedrooms and comprises a bath with shower over, wash hand basin, and WC. Externally, the property benefits from an allocated parking space, providing secure and convenient off-road parking for residents. The Kinetic development is well maintained and ideally positioned within easy reach of Manchester City Centre, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, and Trafford Bar. Excellent transport links, including nearby Metrolink services and major road networks, make commuting straightforward, while a range of local amenities, shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities are all within easy reach. This attractive duplex apartment combines generous living space with a practical layout and an excellent location, making it a fantastic opportunity for owner-occupiers and buy-to-let investors alike. Early viewing is highly recommended. **Property ownership information** Ground rent review period: No review period Service charge review period: No review period Lease end date: 31/12/2269 Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/90870843/1387617) - Front - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/90870843/1387618) - Lounge - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/90870843/1387619) - Kitchen - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/90870843/1387620) - Lounge - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/90870843/1387621) - Kitchen - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/90870843/1387622) - Lounge - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/90870843/1387623) - Dining Area - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/90870843/1387624) - Bedroom - ![Off Road Parking](/listings/photos/90870843/1387625) - Off Road Parking - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/90870843/1387626) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/90870843/1387627) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/90870843/1387628) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/90870843/1387629) - Bathroom - ![W.C.](/listings/photos/90870843/1387630) - W.C. - ![View](/listings/photos/90870843/1387631) - View - ![Front](/listings/photos/90870843/1387632) - Front - ![Front](/listings/photos/90870843/1387633) - Front ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90870843/1387634) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/90870843/1387635) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | KINETIC, 88 - 92 APARTMENT 505 TALBOT ROAD, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0UE | £198,850 | 25/08/2020 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] KINETIC, 88 - 92 APARTMENT 208 TALBOT ROAD, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0UE | £103,500 | 15/12/2025 | Flat | | K SITE BLOCK D TALBOT ROAD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0PU | £660,664 | 21/12/2023 | Other | | K SITE BLOCK A TALBOT ROAD, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0PU | £6,160,000 | 21/12/2023 | Other | | K SITE BLOCK C TALBOT ROAD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0PU | £539,321 | 21/12/2023 | Other | | [Same street] KINETIC, 88 - 92 APARTMENT 404 TALBOT ROAD, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0UE | £110,000 | 11/09/2023 | Flat | | 13 WARWICK ROAD, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0QX | £1,352,000 | 24/11/2022 | Other | | 86 TALBOT ROAD, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0PG | £446,139 | 23/08/2022 | Other | | [Same street] KINETIC, 89 - 92 APARTMENT 308 TALBOT ROAD, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0UE | £150,000 | 04/08/2022 | Flat | | INSIGNIA, 86 APARTMENT 105 TALBOT ROAD, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0UF | £227,450 | 29/03/2022 | Other | | [Same street] KINETIC, 88 - 92 APARTMENT 206 TALBOT ROAD, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0UE | £384,187 | 30/09/2021 | Other | | INSIGNIA, 86 APARTMENT 509 TALBOT ROAD, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0UF | £15,000 | 20/09/2021 | Other | | [Same street] KINETIC, 88 - 92 APARTMENT 304 TALBOT ROAD, OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M16 0UE | £150,000 | 03/09/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £179,537 (5 sales) **Area average:** £1,342,939 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £515,125 (8 Other, M16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -61.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,229/mo - **Realistic:** £1,365/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,502/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Botanical Gardens, M16 | £1,495/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Botanical Gardens, M16 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Urban Green, M16 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Urban Green, M16 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,424/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.71% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £177,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £142,300 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,423/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 11.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £468/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,509/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 1412.5% - **10y growth:** 6229.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; All dwelling types series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.2% - **5y growth (index):** 24.3% - **10y growth (index):** 63% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)