Living in Manchester
Manchester is ranked as a beta world city thanks to the strength of its metropolitan economy. It is renowned for its architecture, scientific and engineering output, and a culture that includes an eclectic music scene and well-supported sports teams.
Manchester’s housing stock is a mix of older Victorian and Edwardian terraces, suburban semis, and a rapidly growing number of city-centre flats and conversions. A large number of homes were built before 1945, meaning many properties have aging structures, shared walls, and historic alterations, while newer developments are weighted toward apartments in regeneration areas. This creates specific conveyancing challenges, including potential structural issues (such as damp or subsidence), complexities around party walls in terraces, and legal considerations in leasehold flats like service charges, management arrangements, and building compliance.
My Home Move Conveyancing helps buyers navigate these challenges by matching them with experienced, regulated conveyancers who understand Manchester’s property types, carrying out thorough legal checks on titles, leases, and planning history, and flagging risks early in the process.
Best place to live 2026
The town of Marple in Greater Manchester has been named by Garrington Property Finders as the best place to live in the UK in 2026.
Manchester facilities
Manchester is very well-served by transportation links, there are two major railway stations; Piccadilly and Victoria, in addition to a light rail tram system and comprehensive bus network. Getting to the city from the suburbs has never been easier, making districts such as Chorlton, Didsbury and Hale, and local towns like Bolton, Oldham and Wigan, desirable places to live.
Manchester benefits from an extensive road network, with the M60 orbital motorway connecting seamlessly to major routes like the M62, M6, and M56, making it easy to travel across the North West and reach the rest of the UK. You can quickly access the Peak District for countryside breaks, head west to the North Wales coast, or reach destinations like Liverpool and the Lake District within a couple of hours by car.
The city offers three universities and has a thriving student scene, in addition to a range of excellent schools for younger children. Manchester Grammar School is one of the area’s most notable schools, while Manchester High School for Girls, St Bede’s College, Manchester Islamic High School for Girls and the King David High School are all among the high achievers.
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