Property management in Openshaw, Manchester

2 bed rent

£1,065 a month

3 bed rent

£1,280 a month

Typical sale price

£280,400

Gross yield

6.3%

Read around M11. Rents are advertised rents; the sale price is the average of completed sales in the last twelve months.

Openshaw sits east of Manchester city centre, within the Manchester council area and Greater Manchester. Much of the area falls within M11, with Ashton Old Road running through it. Its character reflects an industrial past, with residential streets alongside commercial premises and former industrial land. Shops and services along the main road support everyday needs. For landlords, the setting varies between quieter side streets and homes facing a busy route, so the immediate surroundings matter when assessing a property.

The housing stock includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, post-war houses and more recent residential development. Traditional brick terraces are a familiar part of the area, while flats and newer houses give tenants other options. Older properties need careful checks for damp, roof defects and tired heating systems. Layout, storage and usable outside space are worth considering alongside condition. A house with straightforward room sizes and a well-maintained yard can suit different households without needing an elaborate finish.

Ashton Old Road, the A635, provides a direct road route towards central Manchester and east towards Ashton-under-Lyne. Bus services along this corridor connect Openshaw with the city centre and surrounding districts. The Manchester College has an Openshaw campus, bringing an education presence and associated employment to the area. Local commercial premises also provide workplaces, while city centre jobs widen the potential tenant pool. Transport access is worth describing at street level rather than assuming every property offers the same commute.

Homes here can suit working households, couples, families and sharers who need access to Manchester without living in the centre. Family houses may appeal to tenants looking for more living space, while smaller homes can suit individuals and couples. Landlords should match the presentation and management approach to the property rather than assume a single tenant type. Before marketing, check repair needs, safety requirements and energy performance. Clear information about parking, outdoor space and travel links helps prospective tenants decide whether the home fits their routine.

• 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). Manchester City Council runs selective licensing in named neighbourhoods. We check the register against your exact address before the first tenancy.