Property management in Monton, Manchester

2 bed rent

£1,040 a month

3 bed rent

£2,290 a month (based on Manchester averages)

Typical sale price

£280,423 (based on Manchester averages)

Gross yield

10.3% (based on Manchester averages)

Read around M30. Rents are advertised rents; the sale price is the average of completed sales in the last twelve months.

Monton is in Eccles, within the Salford council area of Greater Manchester, and falls within the M30 postcode district. Its centre runs along Monton Road, where shops, cafés and places to eat sit close to residential streets. The Bridgewater Canal provides a walking and cycling route through the area. For landlords, the setting offers a mix of local amenities and access to the wider city region, rather than a city centre location.

The housing stock includes Victorian terraces, later semi-detached houses and flats, with older streets around the centre and suburban housing beyond. Bay windows and brick frontages are common features of the period houses. Layout, condition and outside space can vary considerably between properties, even along the same road. A landlord should assess the individual home rather than rely on its postcode alone. Older buildings also need particular attention to roof condition, ventilation and the upkeep of original features.

Nearby Eccles has rail services towards Manchester and a Metrolink stop for journeys across the tram network. Bus services along Monton Road provide further local connections. The M602 is another option for tenants who travel by car, though journey times depend on traffic. Salford Royal hospital is a significant nearby employer, while MediaCity in Salford Quays is a wider employment destination. These workplaces make Monton a location worth considering for landlords seeking tenants who work across Salford and Manchester.

The area suits professional singles and couples looking for local shops and commuting options, as well as families seeking a house with outside space. Hospital staff and people working in the wider Salford economy are relevant prospective tenants, without every property appealing to the same audience. Before marketing, match the description to the home's actual strengths. Check the relevant Salford council licensing requirements, keep safety paperwork current and deal with maintenance early so the property is ready for occupation.

• Rent collected and paid to you within 3 working days of your tenant paying
• Your rent held in a ring-fenced client account, separate from Caso's own money, until it is paid to you
• Tenant calls and messages answered 24 hours a day, every day
• Repairs assessed, priced and arranged for you, charged at the contractor's invoice with no markup
• A monthly statement for each property, with every invoice attached, in your portal
• Late rent chased from the first day it is overdue, with a dated record
• Tenancy agreement drawn up and signed online
• Renewals, changes of tenant and legal notices prepared and served
• Rent reviewed every year and the Section 13 rent increase notice served for you
• Deposit protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme within 30 days, and the deposit paperwork the law requires served on your tenant
• Deposit deductions agreed and the deposit returned at the end of the tenancy
• Gas safety, electrical safety and energy certificates renewed before they expire, at cost
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms checked and recorded
• Council landlord licence applied for where your area needs one, and its renewal date tracked
• Optional: rent guarantee at cost, with no markup. You are paid even when the tenant does not pay.

Selective or HMO licence (council licence). Salford City Council runs selective licensing in named neighbourhoods. We check the register against your exact address before the first tenancy.