At Loft Interiors we’re counting down to the launch of our Summer 2010 brochure. What’s all the fuss about a brochure you might ask? Well, our rather special 72 page bonanza of a brochure will unveil Loft’s brand spanking new divisions:
Loft Interiors
Loft Design
Loft Packages
Loft Contract
Loft has come such a long way since the days when we simply provided buy-to-let furnishings (although, of course we still do a great job of that!) that we’ve decided to split our offering into clearly defined areas, so you find it easy to find the business boosting products and services you need.
Give us a call on 0161 872 2363 or email info@buytolet-furnishings.co.uk to be among the first to get your hands on a new brochure.
In the meantime, here’s just a little taster of a couple of our new products and services:
Pick YOUR Pack….a revolutionary twist on our well loved furniture packages, this great product still removes the hassle from sourcing all the furnishings you need for your buy to let property, but it leaves YOU in control with more flexibility and design options than ever. All will be revealed in your new brochure.
Cash and Carry – this isn’t just any cash and carry service, it’s a couture cash and carry service. The same great quality, stylish products you’re used to, at unbeatable prices. The difference is in the delivery – you simply visit our head office on Ayres Road in Manchester and pick up your choice of product. Simple but effective!
There are plenty more where these little gems came from, but you’ll have to order your copy of our brochure to find out more.
Our guest blogger –Tony Wallwork, managing director of Key Estates, which developed the visionary, eco-sensitive, Linden apartments on The Beeches in West Didsbury – explains why dressing your development leads to faster sales and rentals:
‘’In a tough market, we decided to do things differently to make The Linden stand out from the glut of apartments available in the area. Calling on Loft’s home staging expertise is just one initiative that has made all the difference.
‘’Preserving The Linden’s classic 19th century frontage, but marking the development with a 21st century stamp by totally rebuilding the rear of the building, has created stunning aesthetics and eleven apartments all featuring magnificent living spaces.
‘’The development features four distinct products, including a penthouse apartment and three varieties of two bedroom apartments – including a duplex option – each designed to suit a different demographic: from professionals to young families.
‘’Initially we put the apartments on the market unfurnished, but it quickly became apparent that viewers were finding it hard to envisage how they’d live in the spaces. So, we decided to call in the experts to furnish and dress examples of each type of apartment to realise their potential.
‘’Loft was recommended to us by Philip James which has been working with the team for years. I took a leap of faith and gave Loft a free rein, simply briefing the team to deliver a sensational look to a certain budget. The results have been fantastic.
‘’We noticed an immediate difference in viewers’ reactions. They can now see in the apartments the lifestyle they aspire to, thanks to a really glossy look, courtesy of Loft. Out of the 11 apartments, only three are remaining, and some buyers decided to snap up the Loft furnishings too.
‘’Loft’s approach to the environment – with its diligent disposal of packaging – was also a real draw for us, as The Linden is an environmentally sensitive development, built to Eco Standard (very high). We’ve planted £40,000 of new trees, included £220 of public transport vouchers for buyers in the sale price, and have even installed a lawned roof top which encourages bees to pollinate the surrounding areas.
‘’Unlike many other apartments, we built The Linden 100% DDA compliant – which, for full disabled access, means wider doorways, corridors and lifts – all pleasant features for any homeowner.
‘It’s this attention to detail that makes The Linden a stand-out development and has ensured its success even in a tougher market. Key Estates will definitely be working with Loft when it comes to furnishing our next project: 17 three storey townhouses in Stalybridge.’’
The trend for glossy finishes has moved out of the kitchen…and into the bedroom! At Loft we’ve seen a surge in demand for sleek and shiny bedroom furniture packages, which have become the rental property furnishing of choice amongst those in the know.
Take a look at these gorgeous examples of black lacquer and walnut finish wardrobes, dressers and bedside cabinets – we think they’re lush. The Loft team are all clamouring to give our own bedrooms a five star upgrade – never mind just buy to let properties.
With lives becoming ever busier and shared living spaces leaving little ‘you’ time, turning a rental property bedroom into a real sanctuary is the best way to woo your prospective tenants.
Check out more of Loft’s dreamy bedroom furniture at Loft Interiors.
by admin on April 13, 2010
With three quarters already booked out with well-known furniture names like Morris, Buoyant, BM, Kettle, Furnico and Davinci, the Manchester Furniture Show has announced another big furniture brand who will be exhibiting; Corndell.
The Manchester Furniture Show
The Manchester Furniture Show showcases furniturebetween the 18th and the 21st of July, and will also be attended by first-time exhibitors Signature Living, Aero Beds and Persian Art Treasure. [click to continue…]
by admin on April 9, 2010
An old people’s home has appealed for period furniture and equipment in order to create a 1950s-style office to help elderly residents suffering with dementia to remember some of the good old days. [click to continue…]
by admin on April 8, 2010
In these times of global recession, people are looking to get more from their furniture. The effects of the credit crunch have trickled down, and now it’s hard to find anyone who’s not feeling the pinch. Increasingly customers are looking for modern modal furniture which can transform itself for a variety of uses.
The sofa bed has been a popular item of furniture for a long time, and is the perfect example of furniture which serves a variety of purposes. While in the past these pieces might have been more functionality than form, in 2010 it is possible to find versatile furniture which still looks good. [click to continue…]
by admin on April 8, 2010
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is backing Tory leader David Cameron thanks to his pledge to oppose recent government plans to attempt to break up areas of concentrated shared student housing surrounding popular universities and colleges.
Cameron raised an Early Day Motion calling for a revocation of the order, which came into effect on the 6th April and changes the definition of “houses in multiple occupation” relating to planning concerns. [click to continue…]
by admin on March 24, 2010
While most tenant’s deposits are returned without problems at the end of the lease period or tenancy, deposit disputes have ended more-regularly in the landlord’s favour this year compared to last.
Courtesy of @NobMouse on Flickr
According to My Deposits, 99.4% of private tenants’ deposits were returned without any problems, but landlords are currently being awarded a share of the deposit in 43% of cases, and being awarded the full deposit in eight per cent of cases. [click to continue…]
by admin on February 12, 2010
Housing and Planning Minister John Healey recently announced new powers rolled out to local councils in an attempt to combat areas of “unsafe and substandard accommodation run by bad landlords”. The powers relate directly to Houses in Multiple Occupation (or HMOs) in England.
There has been concern that high concentrations of shared housing for students can cause problems in some areas, especially when the residents take little interest in the local community and live elsewhere during holiday periods. In towns with a high concentration of students they are often blamed for noise, litter and anti-social behaviour. [click to continue…]
by Ben on January 20, 2010
Loft Interiors has been handpicked to furnish a dream apartment, which is up for grabs for a year’s rent-free living, courtesy of Islington Wharf, Galaxy Manchester, The Triangle Shopping Centre and Luv the City.
With panoramic views across the city centre, this luxury one-bedroom apartment on the sixth floor of Islington Wharf is artfully decked out with Loft’s most stylish, sleek and aspirational furniture, guaranteed to make your friends green with envy! The stunning living space and comfortable, contemporary furniture certainly got pulses racing for the Galaxy breakfast crew when they moved in for the night. [click to continue…]
