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Is the North Becoming Less Affordable?
07 October 2026

Is the North Becoming Less Affordable?

Move iQ Podcast

About
What's really happening in the property market across Northern England? We headed to Old Trafford to hear insights from local sales and lettings agents about the realities of buying, selling and renting in the region.

We're asking whether the North is becoming less affordable on the whole, how landlords are navigating new legislation, and what buyers and renters need to know about the current landscape in cities like Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool and beyond.

Have you bought, sold or rented in the North recently? What surprised you most about the market? Let us know your thoughts in the comments πŸ’¬

πŸ‘‰ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS ⏳
Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:37 What the Northern Rental Market Really Needs
02:22 The Landlord Exodus: Keeping Investors in the Market
03:40 Andy Burnham as PM: Will It Change the North?
04:38 Is the North Still Affordable?
08:01 Where Should Graduates Live?
09:17 Manchester vs Leeds vs Liverpool vs Newcastle
10:47 Renters' Rights Act Impact
13:21 The Sales Landscape and Final Thoughts


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