Roll the dice! – taking chances?

Please do not try this in property! The golden rule is: KNOW YOUR NUMBERS… ask local experts, collect information before making assumptions. You aren`t a gambler, are you?

Having checked the market activity (Zoopla) in a few postcode areas in Wigan, I have focused on the “bread and butter” terraced houses which are ideal for single buy-to-lets or, if spacious enough, they can be turned into flats/bedsits. The numbers below relate to the last 12 months, which indicate an average 4.3 – 4.6% growth.

WN1
Number of sales: 69
Average price paid: £122,631
Growth: £5,084
WN2
Number of sales: 207
Average price paid: £88,357
Growth: £4,115
WN3
Number of sales: 68
Average price paid: £100,173
Growth: £4,454
WN5
Number of sales: 161
Average price paid: £169,295
Growth: £4,927
WN6
Number of sales: 156
Average price paid: £112,756
Growth: £5,163

We’ve got more good news for people who actively invest in Wigan or are planning to. Wigan Pier is set to undergo a massive makeover. Back in the day, it became famous through a music hall joke by George Formby and through its appearance in the title of George Orwell’s graphic description of the plight of the English working class in the early 20th century ‘The Road to Wigan Pier’.

The plan is to transform the 18th century industrial buildings into a mixed-use leisure destination. The developer revealed that the buildings will become a multi-functional venue promoting arts, culture and events. The redevelopment will be ready in a year’s time and potential buyers have already expressed interest.

What makes an area more attractive?

It’s not just about the numbers but the quality of life. If people are happy and enjoy the new facilities Wigan has to offer, they will stay there for longer, benefiting the property market. It was said at a local business event “Invest in Wigan 2018” that this development alongside the HS2 will put Wigan on the map as the getaway for the rest of the UK. It says it all!

The growth of house prices will continue alongside the level of investments in the area. There is no doubt that it is worth being in the Wigan property “game”. As I mentioned above the numbers must stack up, that is why we “handpick” deals which provide healthy yield for our clients.