For sale Flat

Buy To Let Investment Opportunity

M50 2EQ

1 beds Listed 25 Feb 2026 (-110d)

£150,000

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (M50 2EQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Buy to let investment opportunity, M50 2EQ |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |

## Description

Located within one of the UK's fastest-growing residential and investment hotspots.

Set within beautifully landscaped public realm spaces, residents will enjoy waterside cafés, restaurants, retail units and vibrant communal areas right on the doorstep.

1 & 2 bedroom luxury apartments

Floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning quayside & city views

Contemporary open-plan layouts

High-specification kitchens & bathrooms

Designed for modern professional living

Excellent rental potential

Many apartments benefit from panoramic views across Salford Quays and towards Manchester city centre.

Resident Facilities

State-of-the-art residents' gym

Private cinema room

Landscaped communal spaces

On-site retail & leisure units

Location

Situated in the heart of MediaCityUK - home to major international businesses including the BBC, ITV and the University of Salford - Harbour City is perfectly suited to professionals working in digital, media, tech and creative sectors.

Walking distance to:

MediaCityUK

The Lowry Theatre & Mall

Old Trafford

Metrolink access (adjacent station):

Manchester City Centre - approx. 8 minutes

Manchester Piccadilly - approx. 22 minutes

Driving distance:

Trafford Centre - 4 minutes

Manchester Airport - 20 minutes

Liverpool - 45 minutes

Excellent connectivity makes this development ideal for both owner-occupiers and investors.

Investment Highlights

Located in one of the UK's strongest rental markets

Situated within Peel's £1bn MediaCityUK expansion masterplan

Developed by award-winning North West developer X1

Strong tenant demand in completed neighbouring towers

Part of a 1,100-unit landmark four-tower scheme

Why Buy Here?

Prime waterfront location

Established and thriving community

Excellent transport links

Premium on-site amenities

High rental demand area

Iconic skyline development

## 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| N V BUILDING, 100 APARTMENT 229 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BE | £164,995 | 15/12/2025 | Flat |
| N V BUILDING, 100 APARTMENT 236 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BE | £372,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat |
| IMPERIAL POINT APARTMENT 911 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3RB | £275,000 | 03/12/2025 | Flat |
| THE HEART APARTMENT 2001 BLUE, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2TH | £148,000 | 24/11/2025 | Flat |
| LIGHTBOX APARTMENT 1703 BLUE, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2AF | £275,000 | 14/10/2025 | Flat |
| N V BUILDING, 96 APARTMENT 68 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BB | £365,000 | 29/08/2025 | Flat |
| N V BUILDING, 96 APARTMENT 34 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BB | £330,000 | 28/08/2025 | Flat |
| N V BUILDING, 98 APARTMENT 153 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BD | £295,000 | 27/06/2025 | Flat |
| N V BUILDING, 96 APARTMENT 9 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BB | £278,000 | 22/05/2025 | Flat |
| NUMBER ONE APARTMENT 1509 PINK, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2BB | £187,950 | 28/03/2025 | Flat |
| MICHIGAN POINT TOWER D, 18 APARTMENT 1207 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2HN | £157,995 | 09/01/2024 | Flat |
| MICHIGAN POINT TOWER D, 18 APARTMENT 1404 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2HN | £331,000 | 15/12/2023 | Flat |
| MICHIGAN POINT TOWER D, 18 APARTMENT 1601 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2HN | £218,495 | 14/12/2023 | Flat |
| MICHIGAN POINT TOWER D, 18 APARTMENT 1109 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2HN | £244,495 | 14/12/2023 | Flat |
| NUMBER ONE APARTMENT 1802 PINK, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2BB | £120,000 | 27/11/2023 | Flat |
| N V BUILDING, 98 APARTMENT 118 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BD | £210,000 | 02/11/2023 | Flat |
| NUMBER ONE APARTMENT 1313 PINK, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2BA | £266,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat |
| N V BUILDING, 100 APARTMENT 207 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BE | £208,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat |
| LIGHTBOX APARTMENT 907 BLUE, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2AE | £370,000 | 20/10/2023 | Flat |
| LIGHTBOX APARTMENT 1812 BLUE, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2AF | £199,500 | 16/10/2023 | Flat |

**Area average:** £250,822 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £204,425 (51 Flat, M50, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -26.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Salford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,046/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,162/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,278/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| Studio Flat, Michigan Point Tower B, M50 | £800/mo | 1 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £800/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £80,000

*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 £800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £104/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.9%

*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:** 13.1%
- **10y growth:** 46.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Salford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -5.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 11%
- **10y growth (index):** 71.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Local average

£204,425 (-26.6%)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

OPTIONAL RENTAL GUARANTEE
PRIME LOCATION
10% NET YIELDS
PRICES FROM £155k
Mix of Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments

Description

Located within one of the UK's fastest-growing residential and investment hotspots.

Set within beautifully landscaped public realm spaces, residents will enjoy waterside cafés, restaurants, retail units and vibrant communal areas right on the doorstep.

1 & 2 bedroom luxury apartments

Floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning quayside & city views

Contemporary open-plan layouts

High-specification kitchens & bathrooms

Designed for modern professional living

Excellent rental potential

Many apartments benefit from panoramic views across Salford Quays and towards Manchester city centre.

Resident Facilities

State-of-the-art residents' gym

Private cinema room

Landscaped communal spaces

On-site retail & leisure units

Location

Situated in the heart of MediaCityUK - home to major international businesses including the BBC, ITV and the University of Salford - Harbour City is perfectly suited to professionals working in digital, media, tech and creative sectors.

Walking distance to:

MediaCityUK

The Lowry Theatre & Mall

Old Trafford

Metrolink access (adjacent station):

Manchester City Centre - approx. 8 minutes

Manchester Piccadilly - approx. 22 minutes

Driving distance:

Trafford Centre - 4 minutes

Manchester Airport - 20 minutes

Liverpool - 45 minutes

Excellent connectivity makes this development ideal for both owner-occupiers and investors.

Investment Highlights

Located in one of the UK's strongest rental markets

Situated within Peel's £1bn MediaCityUK expansion masterplan

Developed by award-winning North West developer X1

Strong tenant demand in completed neighbouring towers

Part of a 1,100-unit landmark four-tower scheme

Why Buy Here?

Prime waterfront location
Established and thriving community
Excellent transport links
Premium on-site amenities
High rental demand area
Iconic skyline development

Listed by

Manchester

Quartico Investments LTD

Reference: 87661425

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£150,000	—

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
N V BUILDING, 100 APARTMENT 229 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BE	£164,995	15/12/2025	Flat
N V BUILDING, 100 APARTMENT 236 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BE	£372,000	05/12/2025	Flat
IMPERIAL POINT APARTMENT 911 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3RB	£275,000	03/12/2025	Flat
THE HEART APARTMENT 2001 BLUE, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2TH	£148,000	24/11/2025	Flat
LIGHTBOX APARTMENT 1703 BLUE, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2AF	£275,000	14/10/2025	Flat
N V BUILDING, 96 APARTMENT 68 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BB	£365,000	29/08/2025	Flat
N V BUILDING, 96 APARTMENT 34 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BB	£330,000	28/08/2025	Flat
N V BUILDING, 98 APARTMENT 153 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BD	£295,000	27/06/2025	Flat
N V BUILDING, 96 APARTMENT 9 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BB	£278,000	22/05/2025	Flat
NUMBER ONE APARTMENT 1509 PINK, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2BB	£187,950	28/03/2025	Flat
MICHIGAN POINT TOWER D, 18 APARTMENT 1207 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2HN	£157,995	09/01/2024	Flat
MICHIGAN POINT TOWER D, 18 APARTMENT 1404 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2HN	£331,000	15/12/2023	Flat
MICHIGAN POINT TOWER D, 18 APARTMENT 1601 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2HN	£218,495	14/12/2023	Flat
MICHIGAN POINT TOWER D, 18 APARTMENT 1109 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2HN	£244,495	14/12/2023	Flat
NUMBER ONE APARTMENT 1802 PINK, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2BB	£120,000	27/11/2023	Flat
N V BUILDING, 98 APARTMENT 118 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BD	£210,000	02/11/2023	Flat
NUMBER ONE APARTMENT 1313 PINK, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2BA	£266,000	31/10/2023	Flat
N V BUILDING, 100 APARTMENT 207 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3BE	£208,000	31/10/2023	Flat
LIGHTBOX APARTMENT 907 BLUE, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2AE	£370,000	20/10/2023	Flat
LIGHTBOX APARTMENT 1812 BLUE, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2AF	£199,500	16/10/2023	Flat

Area average: £250,822 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.1%

10y growth 46.7%

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

1y (index) -5.6%

5y (index) 11%

10y (index) 71.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,046/mo

Realistic £1,162/mo

Optimistic £1,278/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Salford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Greater Manchester: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View M50 2EQ

Address

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
University	University of Salford	0.1 miles
Bus stop	MediaCityUK, The Quays / at MediaCityUK	0.1 miles
Bus stop	MediaCityUK, The Quays / near MediaCityUK	0.1 miles
Shop	The Beauty Guru	0.1 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.1 miles
Hospital	Salford Gastric Bypass Surgery	1.0 miles
Train station	Salford Crescent	1.3 miles
Train station	Trafford Park	1.4 miles
Hospital	Salford Royal Hospital	1.5 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
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 27 Apr 2023
Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 1 Jul 2016
King of Kings	Other	0.8 miles	Requires improvement — 30 Jan 2024
St Joseph's RC Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 24 May 2022

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
Studio Flat, Michigan Point Tower B, M50	£800/mo	1	0.26 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £800/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.53%

Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000

Target investor price (1%) £80,000

Gross yield 6.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 15.6×

Monthly cashflow £104/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.9%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).

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