There is good money to be made in property if you know where, when and what to look for. House hunters who buy at the right time for a good price in an up-and-coming area can often make a good profit when it comes to selling - without even having to do too much to it.
James Boughey bought a property in Prestwich during lockdown and, after spending just £8,000 renovating it, he has now managed to increase its value by £50,000. James spoke to the Manchester Evening News as part of our Where I Live series - where each week we chat to a different homeowner about their buying and renovation journey whilst taking a look inside their home.
Single homeowner James, 34, is originally from Liverpool but relocated to Manchester after getting a job as a finance project manager. He initially rented in the city centre but after dreaming of owning his own place, he managed to get on the property ladder aged 29.
