# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (M1 7FU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Fully Furnished Homes in Manchester City Centre, M1 7FU | | Price | £385,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | ## Description Positioned within Manchester’s prestigious Oxford Road Corridor, this striking 35-storey tower delivers beautifully designed, fully furnished homes with an exceptional resident lifestyle offering rarely seen outside London. Residents benefit from thoughtfully designed interiors, premium finishes, and access to outstanding on-site amenities, including a 24-hour gym and fitness studio, expansive co-working spaces, private entertaining suites, outdoor terraces, resident lounges, and panoramic rooftop spaces overlooking the Manchester skyline. Circle Square has already established itself as one of Manchester’s most exciting neighbourhoods, bringing together independent cafés, restaurants, retail, green public spaces, and a thriving professional community. At the heart of the development sits Symphony Park — a beautifully landscaped social hub hosting cultural events, artisan markets, outdoor cinema, and live performances throughout the year. The location offers exceptional connectivity, with Oxford Road Station approximately 0.2 miles away, providing direct access to Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. Residents are also within walking distance of the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, major healthcare institutions, and leading global employers, including AutoTrader, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Roku, and Puma. Situated adjacent to the £1.7 billion Sister innovation district, this development places residents at the centre of Manchester’s future science, technology, and knowledge economy. ## Property Photos - ![vita-living-north-externalfull.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391076) - vita-living-north-externalfull.jpg - ![vita-living-cirlce-square-outdoor.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391077) - vita-living-cirlce-square-outdoor.jpg - ![vita-living-north-hubs.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391078) - vita-living-north-hubs.jpg - ![amenity.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391079) - amenity.jpg - ![vita-living-north-kitchen.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391080) - vita-living-north-kitchen.jpg - ![vita-living-north-skylongue.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391081) - vita-living-north-skylongue.jpg - ![vita-living-cirlce-square-street.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391082) - vita-living-cirlce-square-street.jpg - ![vita-living-north-bedroom.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391083) - vita-living-north-bedroom.jpg - ![vita-living-amentity.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391084) - vita-living-amentity.jpg - ![vita-living-north-cowrk.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391085) - vita-living-north-cowrk.jpg - ![vita-living-cirlce-square-people.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391086) - vita-living-cirlce-square-people.jpg - ![vita-living-north-living2.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391087) - vita-living-north-living2.jpg - ![vita-living-north-bathroom-1.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391088) - vita-living-north-bathroom-1.jpg - ![vita-living-north-terrace.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391089) - vita-living-north-terrace.jpg - ![vita-living-north-food.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391090) - vita-living-north-food.jpg - ![vita-living-north-community.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391091) - vita-living-north-community.jpg - ![vita-living-north-gym.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391092) - vita-living-north-gym.jpg - ![vita-living-north-cowork.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391093) - vita-living-north-cowork.jpg - ![vita-living-north-working.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391094) - vita-living-north-working.jpg - ![vita-living-north-view.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391095) - vita-living-north-view.jpg - ![vita-living-north-game.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391096) - vita-living-north-game.jpg - ![vita-living-north-team.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391097) - vita-living-north-team.jpg - ![vita-living-north-hub.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391098) - vita-living-north-hub.jpg - ![vita-living-north-living.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391099) - vita-living-north-living.jpg - ![vita-living-north-park.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391100) - vita-living-north-park.jpg - ![vita-living-cirlce-square-terrace.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391101) - vita-living-cirlce-square-terrace.jpg - ![vita-living-cirlce-square-kitchen-amenity.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391102) - vita-living-cirlce-square-kitchen-amenity.jpg - ![vita-living-cirlce-square-apartment6.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391103) - vita-living-cirlce-square-apartment6.jpg - ![kimpton-tower.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391104) - kimpton-tower.jpg - ![floorplan2-t5.jpg](/listings/photos/88496916/391105) - floorplan2-t5.jpg ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 22 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY | £395,500 | 10/06/2022 | Flat | | OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 9 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY | £250,000 | 16/12/2021 | Flat | | OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 1 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY | £260,000 | 26/11/2021 | Flat | | OXFORD PLACE, 7 FLAT 2 OXFORD ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 6EY | £236,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat | | MONTANA HOUSE, 136 APARTMENT 4 PRINCESS STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 7AF | £160,000 | 23/09/2021 | Flat | **Area average:** £260,300 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £291,831 (53 Flat, M1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +31.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,214/mo - **Realistic:** £1,349/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,484/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/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, Granby Row, M1 | £1,995/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Whitworth Street, M1 | £1,295/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Cambridge St, M1 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Maisonette, Hursthead Walk, M13 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Newbold Walk, M15 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Charlotte St, M1 | £2,095/mo | 2 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,614/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £190,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £152,500 *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 £1,525/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-169/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.8% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -6.7% - **10y growth:** 26.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.4% - **5y growth (index):** 9.1% - **10y growth (index):** 58.9% ## 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)