Property Buying Agent
Manchester
There are loads of ways to invest in property. Let’s find the right one for you.
So, you’ve decided you want to invest in Manchester.
Should it be Salboy’s latest city-centre development, Gary Neville’s newest flagship building?
Or maybe just a boring terrace in Stockport?
I’ll help you work that out.
I’m Alastair Nightingale.
Spending 15 years as a financial adviser taught me that investing isn’t just about returns.
It starts with what you need your money to do.
And, for me, it’s exactly the same with property.
So, since 2019, I’ve been helping investors:
Maximise opportunities for capital growth using local knowledge while avoiding unnecessary risk.
Generate consistent income by attracting tenants who stay for years, not months.
Make informed decisions based on what’s needed — not a sales target.
If you lack the time or patience to find the right property in Manchester,
I’d love to help.
Some (slightly) biased words…
“We had a very challenging transaction due to delays with solicitors, and because of the sensitive nature of the sale there was genuine risk of the seller pulling out. Communication was key throughout, and Alastair was proactive to keep things moving so we could complete the purchase.”
— M Lawson, Head of Portfolio Investments, HSPG
“We were regularly presented with off-market opportunities unique to Alastair, not deals being circulated by multiple agents. The research behind each opportunity was always thorough and well presented.”
— G Sandy, Land Buyer, Henderson Homes
“Alastair understood our position clearly from the start and was transparent throughout the process. Honest, sincere, professional, and someone we would happily work with again.”
— A Hajee, Investor, Manchester
“Alastair doesn’t sugar-coat things like other sourcing agents. He tells you upfront everything you need to know, which gave us real peace of mind as overseas investors.
— Nora Liu, Investor, Hong Kong
“We had a few dramatic hiccups during a hectic purchase process, but Alastair stayed calm, responsive, and focused on solving problems throughout.”
— Emily So, Investor, Hong Kong
Before you jump in…
a few things to know.
This service is best suited to investors looking for a turnkey approach to building their portfolio.
You’ll need funds available so we can move quickly when the right opportunity comes along.
I’ll negotiate the price as if it were my own money (and I’m a tight Yorkshireman). But if your main requirement is finding something “20% below market value”, this isn’t for you.
And I leave refurbs and property management to people who know better.
My skill set is understanding the market, finding the right opportunity and getting the deal done.
Working with me
£500 per month retainer
This means I’m working for you — finding, researching and viewing properties based on what we’ve agreed you’re looking for.
Plus,
Acquisition fee from £2,000
Based on your requirements and the complexity of the search. Payable on exchange of contracts.
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How long will it take?
Every search is different, but I’d normally expect it to take at least 3 months.
Sometimes the right opportunity is already out there and we can move quickly.
Other times, we’ll need to take a more strategic approach to uncover off-market opportunities.
Either way, we’ll agree what you’re looking to buy and how we’ll go about finding it before we begin.