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FLAT 206

1 REGENT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M3 4AY

2 beds 678 sq ft Listed 24 Feb 2026 (-111d)

£195,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (M3 4AY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 206, 1 REGENT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M3 4AY |
| Price | £195,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Floor area | 63 m² |
| Last sold | £227,715 Aug 2018 |

## 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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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 FLAT 206 REGENT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4AY | £227,715 | 31/08/2018 | Flat |
| 1 FLAT 206 REGENT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4AY | £173,815 | 04/08/2017 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 APARTMENT 226 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GQ | £205,000 | 06/02/2026 | Flat |
| WHITWORTH, 39 FLAT 203 POTATO WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4BH | £204,000 | 14/01/2026 | Flat |
| 1 APARTMENT 1136 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4LE | £210,000 | 09/01/2026 | Flat |
| TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 226 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NX | £188,000 | 08/01/2026 | Flat |
| BLOCK D WILBURN BASIN D 11.02 ORDSALL LANE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4XU | £505,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 410 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU | £230,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat |
| 2 APARTMENT 2111 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GR | £180,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat |
| 9 APARTMENT 4 WODEN STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4YG | £156,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| 190 WATER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4AU | £350,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| 2 APARTMENT 234 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GQ | £216,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 202 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU | £266,250 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| 1 FLAT 2204 REGENT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4BE | £265,000 | 25/11/2025 | Flat |
| IRWELL BUILDING APARTMENT 58 LOWRY WHARF, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4SS | £180,000 | 18/11/2025 | Flat |
| 1 FLAT 2506 REGENT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4BE | £305,000 | 07/11/2025 | Flat |
| THE RIVERSIDE APARTMENT 81 LOWRY WHARF, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4SU | £255,000 | 24/10/2025 | Flat |
| THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 302 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU | £250,000 | 10/10/2025 | Flat |
| IRWELL BUILDING APARTMENT 79 LOWRY WHARF, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4SS | £188,000 | 19/09/2025 | Flat |
| 9 APARTMENT 312 WODEN STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4YG | £235,000 | 28/08/2025 | Flat |
| DELANEY BUILDING APARTMENT 54 LOWRY WHARF, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4SR | £130,000 | 13/08/2025 | Flat |
| 1 FLAT 1101 REGENT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4BA | £182,500 | 04/07/2025 | Flat |

**Area average:** £235,038 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £285,168 (345 Flat, M3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -31.6%

## 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 Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/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, Arundel St, M15 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Ashton House, M15 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Spinners Way, M15 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Liverpool Road, M3 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Bridgewater Point, M5 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.31 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Ordsall Lane, M5 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,292/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000

*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 £1,250/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £332/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 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:** £3,095/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -6.5%
- **10y growth:** 28.6%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

63 m²

Last sold

£227,715 Aug 2018

Price per m²

£3,095/m²

Local average

£285,168 (-31.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,973 of 33,755)

Street crime

5 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

NET YIELDS UPTO 10%
PRIME LOCATION
HUGE CAPITAL GROWTH
PERFECT FOR A BUY TO LET INVESTOR
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: 87637506

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

31% since 2017

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£195,000	-14.4%
Sold	31/08/2018 (7 years ago)	£227,715	+31%
Sold	04/08/2017 (8 years ago)	£173,815	—

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
2 APARTMENT 226 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GQ	£205,000	06/02/2026	Flat
WHITWORTH, 39 FLAT 203 POTATO WHARF, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4BH	£204,000	14/01/2026	Flat
1 APARTMENT 1136 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4LE	£210,000	09/01/2026	Flat
TIMBER WHARF, 32 APARTMENT 226 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NX	£188,000	08/01/2026	Flat
BLOCK D WILBURN BASIN D 11.02 ORDSALL LANE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4XU	£505,000	19/12/2025	Flat
THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 410 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU	£230,000	15/12/2025	Flat
2 APARTMENT 2111 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GR	£180,000	05/12/2025	Flat
9 APARTMENT 4 WODEN STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4YG	£156,000	28/11/2025	Flat
190 WATER STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4AU	£350,000	28/11/2025	Flat
2 APARTMENT 234 KELSO PLACE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4GQ	£216,000	28/11/2025	Flat
THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 202 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU	£266,250	28/11/2025	Flat
1 FLAT 2204 REGENT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4BE	£265,000	25/11/2025	Flat
IRWELL BUILDING APARTMENT 58 LOWRY WHARF, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4SS	£180,000	18/11/2025	Flat
1 FLAT 2506 REGENT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4BE	£305,000	07/11/2025	Flat
THE RIVERSIDE APARTMENT 81 LOWRY WHARF, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4SU	£255,000	24/10/2025	Flat
THE BOX WORKS, 4 APARTMENT 302 WORSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M15 4NU	£250,000	10/10/2025	Flat
IRWELL BUILDING APARTMENT 79 LOWRY WHARF, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4SS	£188,000	19/09/2025	Flat
9 APARTMENT 312 WODEN STREET, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4YG	£235,000	28/08/2025	Flat
DELANEY BUILDING APARTMENT 54 LOWRY WHARF, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M5 4SR	£130,000	13/08/2025	Flat
1 FLAT 1101 REGENT ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4BA	£182,500	04/07/2025	Flat

Area average: £235,038 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -6.5%

10y growth 28.6%

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 Central Greater Manchester: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Regent Road/Water Street	0.0 miles
Shop	Porcelanosa	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Regent Road/Regent Bridge	0.1 miles
Shop	Big Yellow Self Storage	0.2 miles
Train station	Deansgate	0.5 miles
Train station	Salford Central	0.6 miles
University	University of Salford	0.8 miles
University	Manchester Metropolitan University - Birley Fields Campus	0.9 miles
Hospital	Salford Gastric Bypass Surgery	1.5 miles
Hospital	Manchester Royal Infirmary	1.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	3
Other crime	1
Other theft	1
Total incidents	5

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
St Philip's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 19 Oct 2023
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 30 Jun 2022
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2023
St Joseph's RC Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 24 May 2022
University of Salford	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)

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, Arundel St, M15	£1,350/mo	2	0.19 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Ashton House, M15	£1,250/mo	2	0.21 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Spinners Way, M15	£1,250/mo	2	0.27 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Liverpool Road, M3	£1,500/mo	2	0.3 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Bridgewater Point, M5	£1,250/mo	2	0.31 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Ordsall Lane, M5	£1,150/mo	2	0.4 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,292/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.64%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250

Target investor price (1%) £125,000

Gross yield 7.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13×

Monthly cashflow £332/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 7%

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).