# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (M50 3RA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 711, IMPERIAL POINT, THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER M50 3RA |
| Price | £250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £210,000 Dec 2017 |

## Description

Exceptional Waterside Living At Imperial Point…Positioned within the landmark Imperial Point development in the heart of Salford Quays, this superb 7th floor two-bedroom apartment offers contemporary waterside living with exceptional views and an enviable lifestyle. The impressive 16-storey building benefits from a concierge service, secure allocated parking and an unbeatable location overlooking The Lowry Theatre and moments from MediaCity. The apartment itself is beautifully presented throughout, featuring neutral décor and well-proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 682 sq ft. A welcoming entrance hallway leads to a spacious 26ft open-plan living and kitchen area, creating the perfect space for relaxing, entertaining or home working. Full-height sliding doors open onto a private balcony, where stunning elevated views across Salford Quays and the surrounding skyline can be enjoyed. The modern fitted kitchen offers an excellent range of units and ample worktop space, while two generous double bedrooms provide comfortable and versatile accommodation. The main bedroom benefits from direct access to the stylish Jack and Jill bathroom, which also serves the second bedroom and hallway. Salford Quays has become one of Greater Manchester's most desirable destinations, offering a fantastic mix of restaurants, bars, shops, cultural attractions and excellent transport links, with Metrolink stations and the motorway network close by. This outstanding apartment will appeal to professionals, first-time buyers, downsizers and investors alike, combining spacious accommodation, spectacular views and an unrivalled waterfront setting.

## Property Photos

- ![Imperial Point](/listings/photos/90094203/932439) - Imperial Point
- ![Views Across The Lowry & Salford ...](/listings/photos/90094203/932441) - Views Across The Lowry & Salford ...
- ![Open Plan Living Area](/listings/photos/90094203/932443) - Open Plan Living Area
- ![Open Plan Living Area](/listings/photos/90094203/932445) - Open Plan Living Area
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/90094203/932448) - Kitchen
- ![Open Plan Living Area](/listings/photos/90094203/932449) - Open Plan Living Area
- ![Open Plan Living Area](/listings/photos/90094203/932451) - Open Plan Living Area
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/90094203/932453) - Hallway
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/90094203/932455) - Hallway
- ![Bedroom ](/listings/photos/90094203/932456) - Bedroom 
- ![Bedroom ](/listings/photos/90094203/932458) - Bedroom 
- ![Bedroom ](/listings/photos/90094203/932460) - Bedroom 
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/90094203/932461) - Bathroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/90094203/932463) - Bathroom
- ![Imperial Point](/listings/photos/90094203/932464) - Imperial Point
- ![Imperial Point](/listings/photos/90094203/932467) - Imperial Point
- ![Coverage](/listings/photos/90094203/932469) - Coverage

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/90094203/932470) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/90094203/1192833) - Energy Performance Certificate

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| IMPERIAL POINT 711 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3RA | £210,000 | 19/12/2017 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| NUMBER ONE APARTMENT 1310 PINK, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2BA | £139,800 | 15/05/2026 | Flat |
| IMPERIAL POINT 612 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3RA | £255,000 | 24/04/2026 | Flat |
| 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 |
| 52 WINNIPEG QUAY, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3TY | £280,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| 30 VANCOUVER QUAY, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3TU | £244,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| NUMBER ONE APARTMENT 1001 PINK, MEDIA CITY UK, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2BA | £185,000 | 29/09/2025 | 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 |
| SOVEREIGN POINT, 31 APARTMENT 901 THE QUAYS, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3AY | £370,000 | 27/08/2025 | Flat |
| 28 VANCOUVER QUAY, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3TU | £250,000 | 12/08/2025 | 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 |
| 46 VANCOUVER QUAY, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 3TU | £280,000 | 29/07/2024 | 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 1109 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2HN | £244,495 | 14/12/2023 | Flat |
| MICHIGAN POINT TOWER D, 18 APARTMENT 1601 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M50 2HN | £218,495 | 14/12/2023 | Flat |

**Area average:** £261,187 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £201,225 (56 Flat, M50, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +24.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,053/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,170/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,287/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 Penthouse, Vancouver Quay, M50 | £1,295/mo | 2 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Leader House, M50 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Furness Quay, M50 | £2,300/mo | 2 | 0.41 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Salford, M50 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Gilbert House, M5 | £1,245/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Endeavour House, M5 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Taylorson Street South, M5 | £1,230/mo | 2 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,460/mo (7 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £161,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £129,500

*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 £1,295/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £156/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.6%

*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:** 44.1%
- **10y growth:** 5.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -2.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 57.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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