People living in the newly labelled "property hotspot" have voiced their opinions on what it really means for the town.
Those living in Formby have seen the area develop at a rapid pace in recent years, with property developer Barratt Homes labelling the popular seaside town a hotspot. Despite the seemingly positive label, residents have raised a number of problems.
The hotspot label has come after Barratt Homes conducted a survey on 2,000 would-be homebuyers and renters that found 69% of those value outdoor areas as their priority. Although this ranks at the top of Zoopla users' priorities, people living in Formby feel as though those outdoor areas are starting to dwindle.
