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Wednesday, 25th July 2007

Apartments are a big hit

Jill Burdett


FIRST time buyers are being tempted by the better value being offered just outside the city.

Work is well underway on a big scheme on Stretford Road at Old Trafford and when the builders opened up the show home the majority of the launch visitors were young people – or their parents looking to invest on their behalf.
 
When completed, Pulse will have 42 one bedroom and 108 two bedroom apartments with prices for the one bed starting at £122,000.

That’s compared to £135,000 in Tempus – the city centre tower by the same developer Gladedale.
 
Sales manager Rachel Magenheimer said: “With the current focus on affordability we are delighted to have had so much interest from first time buyers and we are giving incentives on selected plots.
 
“The homes we are building here are perfect for people starting off in the property world not only because of the price but also the location, close to the city but also the main road network – and of course the cricket ground.
 
“Parents are considering the apartments as investments for their children going to one of the nearby universities and couples like it because the location is great for commuting.”
 
To mark the opening and reinforce Pulse’s proximity to Lancashire County Cricket Ground Gladedale have managed to get their hands on a pair of tickets for the next sold-out one-day international between England and India at Old Trafford on August 30.
 
The ticket winners will be able to pop into Pulse and check out the specification before heading to the ground at noon for a four course lunch in one of the suites ahead of the game and will also get a match ticket, programme, souvenir gift and a pass to the car park.
 
All you have to do is write and tell us how many apartments there will be in total at Pulse and send your answer, together with your name, full address and phone contact number to: Pulse competition, Homes section, Manchester Evening News, 1 Scott Place, Manchester. M3 3RN to arrive by Friday August 3rd.
 
The first name out of the bag with the correct entry will win the pair of tickets and hospitality package. The usual Manchester Evening News rules apply.

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