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Hannah joins the team

We are excited to announce that Hannah Radcliffe has joined the team at City Residential as a tenanted property manager. Hannah joins

Buyers | 1 Min Read

Home Buying and Selling Reforms

The Government have recently announced proposed reforms to the home buying and selling process which has been rumored to be on the

City Residential News | 2 Mins Read

Lettings market update

With agents, landlords and tenants focused on the introduction of the Renters Rights Act (RRA) on 1st May 2026 there has been

Development | 2 Mins Read

Police Canning Place HQ sold

In what has always been seen as one of Liverpool’s best development sites, Homes England, has been announced as the preferred bidder

Buyers | 3 Mins Read

Centro launches across the north

Estate and letting agents across four major northern cities have formed a new network to collaborate, share best practice and support lan...

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

Jamie joins the City Res team!

We are delighted to welcome Jamie Guy to the growing City Res team. Continuing our ongoing commitment to employ new team members

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

Place North City Living Summit

Our MD Alan Bevan is speaking as a panel member at the Place North City Living Summit this week focusing on the

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Multiple announcements on Liverpool housing

Momentum appears to be building in Liverpool City Centre and the wider city region with multiple recent announcements over the past couple

Buyers | 1 Min Read

70 storey tower for Liverpool skyline

Not content with having just achieved planning for the first 28 storey tower in The Kings development developers Davos Property Developme...

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

“Kings” the rebrand for King Edward

New York has Queens and now Liverpool has Kings after the announcement on 3rd March 2026 that the proposed £1bn King Edward

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

City Res welcomes Jack to the team!

City Residential Liverpool’s leading city centre estate agent and letting agent are delighted to welcome Jack Safadi to their growi...

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

£250 ground rent cap announced

After months of speculation the Government has finally announced plans for an overhaul of the leasehold system with the publication of their

Buyers | 1 Min Read

Docklands residential scheme announced

A redundant Liverpool docklands site looks like making progress after Liverpool developer Romal Capital confirmed news that the are teami...

Buyers | 1 Min Read

A development precipice ahead?

Our latest quarterly report titled “A development precipice ahead?” is now available to download from the website here. The u...

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Dovy joins the City Res team

We are delighted to announce that Dovy Petronis has joined the City Residential team over the Christmas period. Dovy comes from a

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Fabric District 2nd best place in UK to live!

The Fabric District, an up and coming area of Liverpool, has just been ranked as the 2nd best place in the country

Buyers | 1 Min Read

New park for old hospital site

A stunning green space in the heart of Liverpool City Centre has been announced on the site of the former Royal Liverpool

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Mortgage rates tumbling!

In great news for both owner occupiers and landlords, mortgage rates have now fallen to their lowest level since before the mini-budget

Everything | 2 Mins Read

New development corporation for Liverpool

Coming off the back of news in November that Liverpool is to benefit from £700m for social/affordable housing the latest announcement of

Everything | 1 Min Read

Renters Rights Act date announced

After gaining Royal Ascent last month The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has published updated guidance and an im...

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

New Build to Rent scheme for Liverpool

Nearly 3 years after buying the site Packaged Living and Affinius Capital have finally received planning permission for their new Build to

Landlords | 6 Mins Read

Top Tips for Liverpool Landlords to Choose the Right Tenant

Are you a Liverpool landlord struggling to find the perfect tenant? Discover expert tips for choosing reliable renters, minimizing risk, ...

Uncategorised | 2 Mins Read

Liverpool’s new 5* hotel!

After years in waiting Liverpool can finally claim to have its first 5* hotel with the announcement that the Municipal Hotel &

Buyers | 3 Mins Read

Renters Rights Act now law!

As of 27th October 2025 The Renters Rights Bill is now the Renters Rights Act having been given Royal Assent after it’s

City Residential News | 2 Mins Read

Triple promotion at City Res!

City Residential are delighted to announce a triple promotion as we embark on a period of anticipated growth heading into 2026 and

Buyers | 1 Min Read

Latest Quarterly Report

Our latest quarterly report titled “A tax tsunami incoming!” is now available to download here. The report focuses on the pot...

Development | 3 Mins Read

Co-living coming to Liverpool?

After previously refusing an co-living application in Baltic in 2021 Liverpool city council appear to be offering a more conciliatory ton...

Uncategorised | 1 Min Read

Two new team members

We are delighted to announce two new members of the team with the arrival of Lexi Carney and Anna Thompson. Lexie has

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Festival Gardens plans revealed!

Further to the announcement in late August that a joint venture between Urban Splash and Igloo Regeneration was selected by Liverpool City

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Urban Splash/Igloo bag Festival Gardens

The long running saga of the former Festival Gardens site appears to finally making good progress with Liverpool City Council having sele...

Industry News | 2 Mins Read

Liverpool graduate retention on the rise!

After many years of struggling to retain graduate talent finishing their university studies, it looks like Liverpool graduate retention i...

Buyers | 3 Mins Read

Floating Padel courts approved

Planning permission has now been granted for the UK’s first floating Padel tennis courts at Liverpool’s Princes Dock. Although floating P...

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Norton’s site bought by TJ Morris

Davos Property Developments, the development arm of TJ Morris (Home Bargains), has been revealed as the new owner of the former Norton

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Dishoom arrives in Liverpool!

Fantastic news for all Liverpool foodies is the impending arrival of the Dishoom in Liverpool city centre. Planning documents registered ...

Buyers | 3 Mins Read

Landlords are back buying!

After nearly 2 years of diminishing interest from landlords as tax rises, regulation and legislation impacted returns it looks like landl...

Development | 1 Min Read

New proposed development for Pumpfields

A new proposal has been submitted to Liverpool City Council for the erection of 85 apartments in two six-storey blocks in the

Buyers | 1 Min Read

Latest quarterly report

Our latest quarterly report titled “Bargain properties at auction?” is now available to download from the website here. The r...

Buyers | 3 Mins Read

Demand from first time buyers increases!

A new study from the UK’s leading property portal, Rightmove, has revealed a dramatic increase in cities across the UK from first

Industry News | 3 Mins Read

New rights for leasholders

The government announced last week that millions of leaseholders will receive stronger rights, powers and protections to better challenge...

City Residential News | 2 Mins Read

Lettings rebound in June

After a somewhat quieter period during April and May the lettings market has rebounded strongly during June. With lettings over the past

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

New plans for Fabric District

A new public consultation has begun looking at the transport provision in one of Liverpool’s up and coming areas, The Fabric District.

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

£1.6 billion transport boost for city

This week has seen a series of announcements which if delivered will provide a substantial boost for the Liverpool City Economy. With

Industry News | 2 Mins Read

Sanctions checks now required

New legislation relating to sanctions checks is now live having become mandatory for letting agents from 14th May 2025. Prior to this

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Liverpool Restaurant Week a roaring success!

Liverpool is known as one of the most popular UK cities for eating out and the city’s second annual Restaurant Week which

Everything | 1 Min Read

New residential scheme from Davos

Fresh from the announcement of the King Edward proposals, Liverpool based developer Davos Property Developments has submitted plans for a...

Industry News | 2 Mins Read

Student bookings down

Student accommodation booking so far in 2025 are below that of 2024 in news out this week. The article featured in The

Everything | 1 Min Read

Latest quarterly report Q1 2025

Our latest quarterly report titled “It’s NOT grim up north!” is now available to download from our website. The report ...

Industry News | 5 Mins Read

Renters Rights Bill Update

Renters Right Bill Update The Renters Right Bill (RRB) is steadily moving its way through the parliament and is currently (2nd April

Buyers | 1 Min Read

Three new staff at City Res!

As the leading letting agent and estate agent in the city we are delighted to announce the arrival of three new team

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

New Chinatown site moving forward

The long running saga of the stalled New Chinatown site may finally be making some progress after Liverpool City Council has announced

Everything | 2 Mins Read

Liverpool best UK food city

Whilst it is no surprise to those who live or work here, Liverpool has just been named as the UK’s best city

City Residential News | 2 Mins Read

A successful LandAid sleepout

Our MD Alan Bevan has completed his first LandAid sleepout on a cold but dry night in Liverpool. The event was LandAid’s

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Leasehold flats to be banned

Not for the first time do we get an announcement from the government that they are planning to overhaul the leasehold system,

Buyers | 1 Min Read

New city skyline

Following on from the Liverpool Developer conference in mid February new images of a proposed landmark development at King Edward have been

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Metalworks site approved

The ongoing expansion of the city centre to the north continued this week with the approval of Jaron Development’s Metalworks schem...

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Skyscraper proposals for King Edward site

Proposals for a new groundbreaking development close to Liverpool’s world renowned waterfront moved a step closer this week with a ...

Uncategorised | 2 Mins Read

LandAid Sleepout for homeless

City Residential are delighted to announce their support for LandAid Sleepout which is taking place on Thursday 27th February 2025 in Liv...

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

Floating padel coming to Liverpool

Amazing news for keen padel players like many of us at City Residential is the announcement this morning that Peel are to

Development | 2 Mins Read

Knowledge Quarter Liverpool expansion

Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter continues to grow and the announcement in the last few days reiterates the importance of the area and its

Development | 1 Min Read

4 bidders for Festival Gardens

Place North West have announced that there are four bidders currently in the mix for the development opportunity at Festival Gardens. PNW

Buyers | 1 Min Read

Harry promoted to sales valuer

We are delighted to announce that Harry Edwards has been promoted to Sales Valuer With his keen eye for detail and comprehensive

Landlords | 1 Min Read

A resilient student market

Our latest quarterly report titled “A resilient student market” is now available to download here The report discusses how th...

Everything | 1 Min Read

1,000 AI jobs coming to Liverpool

The government has announced today that potentially 1,000 AI (artificial intelligence) jobs are set be created in Liverpool. The announce...

Buyers | 1 Min Read

Ropewalks scheme gets approval

A long term vacant site in Ropewalks looks likely to be redeveloped after Liverpool City Council approved the development of 88 city

Buyers | 2 Mins Read

No 1 in Liverpool City Centre

Once again City Residential have been acknowledged as the best performing Estate Agent and Letting Agent in Liverpool city centre for both

Uncategorised | 2 Mins Read

Landsec acquires Liverpool One

Uk based retail investor Landsec has acquired the successful 1.6m sq ft Liverpool One shopping centre by purchasing the 69% stake that

Everything | 1 Min Read

New town with 10,000 homes

Proposals for a new town in North Liverpool have been announced with the potential for circa 10,000 homes to be built as

Everything | 1 Min Read

City Council acquires Chinatown site

After years of disappointment, false promises and failing companies Liverpool City Council has stepped in and purchased the prominent Gre...

City Residential News | 2 Mins Read

Built to Rent success

We are delighted to announce that All Six House, Liverpool city centre’s latest Build to Rent scheme, is now nearly fully let

Everything | 2 Mins Read

The Budget and Liverpool property

The first budget of the new Labour Government was an eagerly anticipated event, especially given the huge amount of “leaked” potential ch...

Uncategorised | 1 Min Read

Latest Quarterly Report Q3 2024

Our latest quarterly report titled “Renters Rights Bill – What does it mean for the market?” is now available to downlo...

Everything | 2 Mins Read

£100m Baltic station to go ahead

A funding package of nearly £100m has now been agreed which will see a new City Centre railway station built in the

Industry News | 1 Min Read

High student yields in Liverpool

Research from Pargaon Group has suggested that postcodes in Liverpool achieved the second highest yields in the UK at 8.93% after Stoke

Everything | 1 Min Read

Latest Quarterly Report

Our latest quarterly report titled “What does a Labour victory mean?” is now available to download from our website here

Everything | 1 Min Read

New vision for Liverpool Waters

Peel Waters has submitted a revised Liverpool Waters masterplan for the Central Docks area located between the new Everton stadium and Pr...

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

Welcome to Eryn

Introducing Eryn! Join us in welcoming Eryn, the latest addition to our Property Management team! Her wealth of experience in estate agency

Everything | 1 Min Read

Latest Quarterly Report

Our latest quarterly report titled “Have we hit peak Airbnb” is now available to download here

Everything | 3 Mins Read

City Residential & CPM join forces

Leading Liverpool residential agents City Residential and Central Property Management (CPM) are merging their lettings operations and lau...

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

Welcome to Molly

We are delighted to welcome Molly Finlinson to the City Residential team as a property manager. Molly joins us with a wealth

Everything | 2 Mins Read

Clampdown on Airbnb lets

The Housing Secretary Michael Gove has announced this morning a clampdown on Airbnb rules that may well have far reaching affects on

Everything | 2 Mins Read

January 2024 Apartment Price Index

City Residential the leading Liverpool Estate Agent and Liverpool Letting Agent today releases their apartment price index for last month...

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

All Six House launches

We are delighted to announce the launch of All Six House Do not miss this fantastic opportunity to secure an apartment in

Everything | 1 Min Read

Latest Quarterly Report

Our latest quarterly report titled “Fresh start or false start?” is now available to download here

Buyers | 1 Min Read

Mortgage rates falling

As the inflation outlook for the UK continues to improve with CPI falling from 4.6% to 3.9% in November lenders are responding

Everything | 1 Min Read

December Apartment Price Index

City Residential the leading Liverpool Estate Agent and Liverpool Letting Agent today releases their apartment price index for last month...

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Kings Dock plans refused

Despite bieng recommended for approval Carpenter Investments latest plans to provide 216 apartments for their site at Kings Dock Street w...

Everything | 1 Min Read

November Apartment Price Index

City Residential the leading Liverpool Estate Agent and Liverpool Letting Agent releases their apartment price index for last month. The ...

Industry News | 2 Mins Read

Labour commits to Section 21 reform

Article from Landlord Today 20th November 2023 Labour’s shadow housing secretary and deputy leader Angela Rayner says her party will scra...

Everything | 1 Min Read

October Apartment Price Index

LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE (L1, L2, L3) SALESAverage value £162,425Monthly Change DOWN -0.58%Quarterly Change DOWN -1.74% Annual Change DOWN &...

Industry News | 1 Min Read

Section 21 reform delayed

Over the weekend news has emerged that the government are now considering delaying the introduction of Section 21 eviction legislation in...

Everything | 1 Min Read

Latest Quarterly Report

Our latest quarterly report titled “Landlord’s delight!” is now available to download here

Industry News | 2 Mins Read

Average rents hit all time high

As inflation continues to prove stubbornly high, and interest rates rise to deal with the issue, average rents in Liverpool city centre

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

Huge turnout for FBE/FFT event

City Residential hosted the annual FBE/FFT residential event on Thursday 25th May at the Great Hall in the Cotton Exchange Building, Live...

Landlords | 4 Mins Read

Renters Reform bill announced

After years of delays and uncertainty the eagerly awaited Renters Reform Legislation will be introduced to parliament today (17-09-23) by...

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

Latest quarterly report

We are delighted to announce that our latest quarterly report titled “Sales market recovers strongly” is now available to dow...

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

City Residential to host FBE Event

City Residential are delighted to be hosting the annual FBE Liverpool Residential event on Thursday 25th May 2023. The event will bring

City Residential News | 2 Mins Read

Onwards and Upwards!

We are delighted to announce a double promotion in our team here at City Residential. As we position ourselves for strong growth

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

Paige joins the City Res team

As we continue to expand our lettings and property management operation we are delighted to welcome Paige Hymas to our team in

Letting News | 2 Mins Read

Rental Reform due shortly

The long awaited Rental Reform Bill that has been mooted for many years has taken a step closer with a new date

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

Welcome to Ivan

We are delighted to welcome Ivan Garcia to the sales team at City Residential. Ivan joins us having a wealth of experience

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

New Website for City Residential

New Website For City Residential We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website designed in conjunction with the leading

Letting News | 2 Mins Read

Rents Boom Whilst Sales Falter

Our latest quarterly report is now available to download here. Whilst we have seen a strong sales and rental market now for

Industry News | 1 Min Read

Mortgage Lending Opening Up On Cladding Affected Buildings

The announcement from the “big six” mortgage lenders (Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society) in late December...

City Residential News | 1 Min Read

Double distinction for City Residential employee’s Rachel...

After more than 12 months of blood, sweat and a few tears Rachel Bradshaw (Head of Lettings) and Stephen Butterly (Head of