For sale Flat

Buy to let - Manchester Apartment

M1 2QF

1 beds Listed 31 Oct 2025 (-225d)

£170,000

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (M1 2QF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Buy to let - Manchester Apartment, M1 2QF |
| Price | £170,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |

## Description

Key Highlights

Excellent range of local shops, cafes, and leisure amenities

Panoramic city views and riverside surroundings

Projected rental yields up to 9.2%

Prime Manchester location with outstanding transport connectivity

Positioned in a strategic location with seamless access to Manchester city centre and key employment hubs, the development offers both strong rental demand and significant capital growth prospects. This makes it an ideal choice for investors seeking high-performing property in a thriving urban market.

Quartico Investments continues to build upon its reputation for delivering high-quality residential schemes across the UK. This project reflects the companys focus on creating exceptional homes within areas of regeneration and economic expansion - underpinned by strong fundamentals and sustainable growth potential.

Each apartment showcases contemporary design, premium finishes, and bright, open-plan layouts, designed to meet the expectations of modern city living. Residents will enjoy access to excellent local amenities, green spaces, and vibrant community facilities - all contributing to consistent rental appeal and long-term value.

In summary, this development represents a prime investment opportunity in one of the North West's fastest-developing locations. Combining attractive yields, strong growth prospects, and the trusted delivery of Quartico Investments, it stands as a smart addition to any property portfolio.

## Property Photos

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## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 35 APARTMENT 40 CHAPELTOWN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 2NN | £170,000 | 29/03/2022 | Flat |
| 35 APARTMENT 20 CHAPELTOWN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 2NN | £180,000 | 28/06/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £175,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £291,831 (53 Flat, M1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -41.7%

## 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):** £399/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.79% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £134,900

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -6.1%
- **10y growth:** 31.4%

## 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)

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Property details

Local average

£291,831 (-41.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (20,089 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

NET YIELDS UPTO 10%
PRIME LOCATION
PERFECT FOR A BUY TO LET INVESTOR
HUGE CAPITAL GROWTH
999 Year lease

Description

Quartico Investments proudly presents an outstanding opportunity for investors - a landmark collection of stylish one- and two-bedroom apartments situated in one of Manchester's most exciting growth areas. Blending modern comfort with impressive investment potential, this development offers the perfect balance of location, lifestyle, and long-term returns.

Key Highlights

Excellent range of local shops, cafes, and leisure amenities

Panoramic city views and riverside surroundings

Projected rental yields up to 9.2%

Prime Manchester location with outstanding transport connectivity

Positioned in a strategic location with seamless access to Manchester city centre and key employment hubs, the development offers both strong rental demand and significant capital growth prospects. This makes it an ideal choice for investors seeking high-performing property in a thriving urban market.

Quartico Investments continues to build upon its reputation for delivering high-quality residential schemes across the UK. This project reflects the companys focus on creating exceptional homes within areas of regeneration and economic expansion - underpinned by strong fundamentals and sustainable growth potential.

Each apartment showcases contemporary design, premium finishes, and bright, open-plan layouts, designed to meet the expectations of modern city living. Residents will enjoy access to excellent local amenities, green spaces, and vibrant community facilities - all contributing to consistent rental appeal and long-term value.

In summary, this development represents a prime investment opportunity in one of the North West's fastest-developing locations. Combining attractive yields, strong growth prospects, and the trusted delivery of Quartico Investments, it stands as a smart addition to any property portfolio.

Listed by

Manchester

Quartico Investments LTD

Reference: 168843497

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£170,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
35 APARTMENT 40 CHAPELTOWN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 2NN	£170,000	29/03/2022	Flat
35 APARTMENT 20 CHAPELTOWN STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M1 2NN	£180,000	28/06/2021	Flat

Area average: £175,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -6.1%

10y growth 31.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Manchester. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.4%

5y (index) 9.1%

10y (index) 58.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Manchester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,214/mo

Realistic £1,349/mo

Optimistic £1,484/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £399/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

18-20 Fairfield Street

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Fairfield Street/Piccadilly Station	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Manchester City Centre, Fairfield Street / Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop D)	0.1 miles
Train station	Manchester Piccadilly	0.1 miles
Shop	Wex Photo Video	0.2 miles
Shop	Accessorize	0.2 miles
University	UCEN Manchester (Shena Simon Campus)	0.4 miles
University	University of Law	0.6 miles
Train station	Manchester Oxford Road	0.6 miles
Hospital	Plymouth Grove Medical Centre	0.9 miles
Hospital	Manchester Royal Infirmary	0.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Sol Christian Academy	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Jun 2024
Co-Op Academy Medlock	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 23 Jan 2022
Co-Op Academy New Islington	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 10 Jul 2015
St Anne's RC Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 10 Jul 2015
University of Manchester	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.79%

Max investor price (0.8%) £168,625

Target investor price (1%) £134,900

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).