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EDITOR’S LETTER As a brand new month gets underway, it brings new changes for the property industry and, of course, another packed line-up of entertainment across Liverpool’s thriving cultural scene. Luckily the latest issue of Your Move is here to keep you up to date with it all. As the Chancellor’s changes to Stamp Duty come into effect from 1 April, our Hot Topic explains what it means for property investors and the Liverpool market. Plus our Go Liverpool guide will keep your social calendar filled right through to the end of May. If that’s not enough, we chat to renowned illustrator Dave Gibbons about his work on some of the most iconic comic characters and graphic novels, and we get you in the mood for this year’s Grand National with our pick of property market front-runners and hotspots for a pre-races Champagne breakfast. Enjoy!

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61 Interiors Relax outdoors with the latest garden furniture

49 News Construction underway at Gleeson’s Hamelin Park

62 ON THE COVER Talent ‘Watchmen’ illustrator Dave Gibbons talks about his successful career in comics

59 Event Property experts from Countrywide firms offer advice at roadshow

65 Food & Drink We try Hope Street’s newest addition, The Refinery

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ONTO A WINNER £420,000 BRICKWALL GREEN SEFTON VILLAGE L This mews barn, suggesting it was originally stables, dates back to the late 1700s and has since been converted into a four-bedroom family home within a pretty private courtyard. The building itself has plenty of interesting features, from original wooden beams and exposed bricks inside to mullion windows. Meanwhile its private positioning enables uninterrupted views over farmlands beyond its own spacious side and rear gardens.

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

OUTSIDER TIP Offers over ÂŁ450,000 SANDS ROAD MOSSLEY HILL L Coach houses may originally have been built to provide homes for horse drawn carriages, but these days this charming building in particular provides comfortable living and period features in the heart of a desirable South Liverpool suburb. Striking windows and a Victorian lamp post add character to the exterior of the threebedroom detached property, which is also surrounded by substantial gardens with established trees and shrubs, a large block paved driveway to allow off-road parking and secure electronic gates.

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A STABLE INVESTMENT Offers in the region of ÂŁ740,000 WELL LANE LIVERPOOL L Originally a stable block for the adjacent main Elm House property, this home now boasts bags of space and character and is surrounded by a sprawling garden. Having been developed and improved, the original stables now consist of a hallway, lounge, kitchen, ground floor shower room and WC, and three bedrooms including en suite facilities to the master. The building has been extended to provide a further lounge or games room, hallway, two more bedrooms with en suites, a dining room and a large conservatory.

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W NE

OIRO £700,000

ALLERTON ROAD, MOSSLEY HILL, L18 Substantial detached bungalow, prime redevelopment opportunity, open plan dining area , substantial lounge, sun room, quality fitted kitchen, substantial master suite, en-suite to master & bedroom two, three further double bedrooms, EPC E

CARNATIC ROAD, MOSSLEY HILL, L18 An impressive detached residence, bedroom, dressing area & en-suite, five bedrooms, fabulous drawing room, study & dining kitchen, utility room & two ground floor wc's, substantial carport, private driveway, attractive gardens, EPC awaited

£599,500

£550,000

WOOLTON HILL ROAD, WOOLTON, L25 Substantially extended detached family bunglaow, four double bedrooms over two floors, substantial & extended lounge, extended formal dining room, open plan breakfast kitchen, utility room, children's playroom/home office, EPC D

GLENDYKE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 Period semi detached, six bedrooms over two floors, sitting room, spacious rear lounge, family dining kitchen, utility room & wc, en-suite to master bedroom, family bathroom & wc, gch, dg, recently re-roofed, EPC awaited

W NE

£995,000

W NE

Offers Over £450,000

OIEO £395,000

SANDS ROAD, MOSSLEY HILL, L18 A beautiful coach house, reception/dining hall, spacious lounge, fitted dining kitchen, three bedrooms, two with ensuite facilities, additional wc, alarm system, electronic operated secure gates, substantial driveway, gardens, EPC F

BABBACOMBE ROAD, CHILDWALL, L16 Extended semi detached residence, four well presented bedrooms, attractive formal lounge, beautiful rear sitting room, open plan breakfast kitchen, utility area, spacious family bathroom, boiler room, ample off road parking & garage, EPC E W E NERIC P

W E NERIC P

£374,950

£339,950

BOOKER AVENUE, ALLERTON, L18 Elegant semi detached house, good sized formal lounge, rear dining room, kitchen & utility room, three well proportioned bedrooms, en-suite to bedroom two, family bathroom/wc, separate wc, detached garage, front & rear gardens, EPC F

YE PRIORY COURT, ALLERTON, L25 Bespoke mid terraced, three double bedrooms, contemporary formal lounge, additional sitting room, open plan breakfast kitchen, ample space for casual dining, en-suite facilities to master bedroom, further family bathroom, GCH, EPC D

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W NE

£395,000

£380,000

£320,000

£265,000

MILL LANE, L35 Period detached, spacious lounge, dining area, four bedrooms, kitchen area & sitting room, study, EPC F

SALISBURY PARK, L16 Detached, four bedrooms, lounge, dining room, conservatory, dining kitchen & utility room, EPC D

GRASSENDALE ROAD, L19 Substantial semi detached, five generous bedrooms over two floors, two reception rooms, basement area, EPC E

HARTHILL AVENUE, L18 Semi detached, four bedrooms, spacious rear dining room, morning room to kitchen, EPC E

KIRKMORE ROAD, L18 Semi detached, three bedrooms, reception hall, lounge, sitting room, dining kitchen, bathroom, EPC D

W NE

£249,950

LILI MAY MEWS, BELVIDERE ROAD, L8 Don’t Miss Out! Only Four Apartments Remaining

£239,950 CHILDWALL LANE, L16 Extended semi detached, three double bedrooms, dining room to lounge, dining kitchen, EPC awaited

W NE

W E NERIC P

Close proximity to Lark Lane, The River Mersey, Princes Park & Sefton Park Secure Parking

£235,000 BARNHAM DRIVE, L16 Semi detached extended, front sitting room, extended rear lounge & dining room extended kitchen, EPC awaited

PRICES FROM £180,000 - £225,000

£199,950 AIGBURTH DRIVE, L17 Ground floor duplex apartment, two double bedrooms over two floors, living room, EPC C

CALL 0151 734 0666

W E NERIC P

W NE

£190,000

£167,500

OIEO £165,000

£160,000

BELVIDERE ROAD, L8 Selection of seven apartments & two individual town houses, many period features retained, EPC C

BYRON COURT, L25 First floor apartment, two double bedrooms, living room, attractive kitchen, bathroom/wc, GCH, DG, EPC C

LYDIATE LANE, L25 Semi detached, three bedrooms, open plan dining area, extended modern fitted kitchen, EPC awaited

WINGATE ROAD, L17 Mid terraced, in need of some modernisation, lounge & sitting room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, EPC D

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W E NERIC P

W NE

W E NERIC P

£155,000

£152,000

£149,950

OIRO £135,000

VALE ROAD, L25 Mid Terraced, two bedrooms, bathroom, through lounge/dining room, modern fitted kitchen, EPC D

ALWYN STREET, L17 Extended mid terraced, two/three bedrooms, open plan lounge to dining room, kitchen, utility, EPC D

BURMAN ROAD, L19 Semi detached, three bedrooms, living room, modern breakfast kitchen, stylish bathroom/wc, EPC E

BURFORD ROAD, L16 Semi detached, three bedrooms, through lounge, kitchen, driveway parking, front garden, EPC F

W NE

£135,000

£130,000

£125,000

£120,000

VALE ROAD, L25 End terraced, in need of modernisation, three bedrooms, formal lounge, separate kitchen, EPC D

BROOKDALE ROAD, L15 Mid terraced, three bedrooms, formal lounge, separate dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom, EPC D

CONDOR CLOSE, L19 Mid terraced, three bedrooms, extended to rear, formal lounge, breakfast kitchen, bathroom, EPC D

HEYESMERE COURT, L17 Ground floor apartment, two bedrooms, reception hall, spacious lounge, kitchen, bathroom, EPC awaited W E NERIC P

W NE

W E NERIC P

W NE

£120,000

£119,500

£116,500

£89,500

GAINSBOROUGH RD, L15 Mid terraced, three bedrooms, formal lounge, open plan dining kitchen, family bathroom, EPC D

THE SPINNAKERS, L17 Ground floor apartment, open plan lounge to kitchen, two bedrooms & family bathroom, parking, EPC C

ETON COURT, L18 Apartment, second floor, spacious bedroom, lounge, balcony, fitted kitchen, attractive bathroom, EPC E

KINGFISHER CLOSE, L27 Mid town house, three bedrooms, living room, breakfast kitchen, shower room, gardens, EPC C

W NE

£80,000

£78,750

£75,000

£65,000

BRIARWOOD ROAD, L17 Mid terraced, in need of modernisation, two bedrooms, formal lounge, kitchen, ancillary area, EPC B

GROSVENOR ROAD, L15 End terraced, in need of some modernisation, two double bedroom, open plan dining room/kitchen, EPC D

TALTON ROAD, L15 Terraced house, lounge, dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, family bathroom, rear yard, EPC D

YORKASTER ROAD, L18 Ground floor apartment, first time home, double bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, communal gardens, EPC E

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W NE

£825,000

£295,000

£285,000

BEETHAM TOWER, OLD HALL STREET, L3 Stunning duplex penthouse apartment, three bedrooms, extremely spacious open plan living area, stylish fitted kitchen, desirable development with concierge service, four secure allocated parking spaces, stunning river and city views, EPC C

WAPPING QUAY, L3 Stunning first floor apartment, two double bedrooms, high quality finish & fittings, EPC G

NAVIGATION WHARF, L3 Three storey town house, four bedrooms, lounge and fitted kitchen, balcony with marina views, EPC D

W NE

£190,000

£185,000

£125,000

OXFORD AVENUE, L20 Substantial semi detached house, accomodates over three floors, no chain, four/five bathrooms, EPC F

MERRILOCKS ROAD, L23 Duplex apartment, two bedrooms, views of extensive communal gardens, allocated parking, EPC C

RUMFORD PLACE, L3 Fourth floor apartment, popular and desirable city centre development, one spacious bedroom, EPC C

OLDHAM STREET, L1 Sixth floor apartment, popular & convenient development, two double bedrooms, EPC B

W NE

W E NERIC P

£110,000

£99,750

£95,000

£94,950

OLD HALL STREET, L3 22nd floor apartment, one bedroom, open plan living area, fitted kitchen with appliances, EPC C

BREWSTER STREET, L20 Mid town house, three bedrooms, lounge and dining room, well presented throughout, kitchen, EPC D

HATTON GARDEN, L3 Spacious studio apartment, investment opportunity, kitchen, bathroom/wc, bedroom area, EPC E

REGENCY CHAMBERS, L2 Studio apartment, third floor/top floor, open plan living room/kitchen, bedroom area, EPC B

W NE

£92,500

£85,000

£74,950

£45,000

WESTMINSTER CHAMBERS, L3 Lower ground floor & ground floor apartment, one bedroom, open plan living room/kitchen, EPC E

BEATTOCK CLOSE, L33 Semi detached house, no chain, two bedrooms, gardens to front side and rear, dining kitchen, EPC F

FRANCINE CLOSE, L3 Second floor flat, two bedrooms, modern kitchen, bathroom/wc, lounge, upvc double glazing, EPC B

ROXBURGH STREET, L4 Mid terraced house, two bedrooms, no chain, investment opportunity, first floor bathroom, EPC TBC

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W NE

W E NERIC P

£264,995

£259,950

£239,950

£200,000

BLAKING DRIVE, L34 Detached property, four bedrooms, kitchen & dining area, ground floor wc, front and rear lounge, EPC D

LAPWING CLOSE, L12 Extended detached house, five bedrooms -two ensuites, lounge, dining room & kitchen, garage, EPC D

CHILTERN CLOSE, L12 Extended detached house, four bedrooms, lounge, fitted kitchen, utility room, study/office, EPC D

FIELD LANE, L10 Extended semi detached house, four bedrooms & ensuite, lounge, dining room & family room, EPC C W E NERIC P

W NE

£197,995

£189,995

BLACKMOOR DRIVE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, extended kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D

YEW TREE LANE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom/wc & separate wc, EPC D

SERENADE ROAD, L33 Detached house, four bedrooms-master en-suite, ground floor wc, three reception rooms, EPC D

BURGHILL ROAD, L12 Detached house, four bedrooms- master en-suite, lounge, dining room & kitchen, EPC D

£170,000

£165,000

£144,995

£129,995

HONEYS GREEN LANE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room & kitchen, shower room & separate wc, EPC D

CASTLEFIELD ROAD, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed, EPC E

KNOWLE CLOSE, L12 Detached house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining kitchen, ground floor wc, bathroom/wc, EPC awaited

TOLLERTON ROAD, L12 Terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, shower room/wc, double glazed, EPC C

W NE

W E NERIC P

£199,950

W NE

£115,000

£114,995

£114,500

£109,950

ECCLESHILL ROAD, L13 Semi detached house, lounge, dining room, kitchen, double glazed windows, gas central heating, EPC E

UNDERCLIFFE ROAD, L13 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed, EPC D

CORWEN ROAD, L4 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, gas central heating, EPC E

GRANGE AVENUE, L12 Mid town house, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, conservatory, shower room/wc, EPC C

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W NE

£105,000

£94,995

£89,995

£82,500

TOWNSEND AVENUE, L11 End terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge & sitting room, extended dining kitchen, wet room/wc, EPC D

MUIRHEAD AVE EAST, L11 Terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed, EPC C

STANLEY PARK AVE STH, L4 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed, EPC D

FLORENTINE ROAD, L13 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, gas central heating, EPC D W NE

W NE

W E NERIC P

£79,995

£74,995

WALTON VILLAGE, L4 Terraced house, three bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining room, modern fitted kitchen, EPC D

TOWNSEND AVENUE, L11 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom & separate wc, EPC E

GRANGE AVENUE, L12 End town house, one bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed windows, EPC D

BRECKSIDE PARK, L6 Self contained apartment, situated on the third floor, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D

£72,500

£70,000

£69,950

£64,995

CHERRY LANE, L4 Mid terraced house, two bedrooms, lounge, breakfast kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed, EPC D

MIRFIELD STREET, L6 End terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom / w.c., double glazed, EPC D

COWLEY ROAD, L4 End terrace house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, gas central heating, EPC E

SCORTON STREET, L6 Terraced house, two bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC E

£63,950

£55,000

£50,000

£46,950

AGAR ROAD, L11 Semi detached house, in need of renovation, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, EPC F

IMISON STREET, L9 Mid terraced house, two bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, ÉPC awaited

FORMOSA DRIVE, L10 End town house, three bedrooms, lounge, extended kitchen/dining room, ground floor bathroom/wc, EPC E

CHERRY LANE, L4 Terraced house, two bedrooms, lounge, ground floor bathroom/wc, kitchen, EPC awaited

W NE

£79,995

W E NERIC P

£82,500

W NE

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£1,400pcm

£1,000pcm

£925pcm

£725pcm

LOWER ROAD, L26 Situated within a barn conversion, three bedroom, unfurnished, rear communal parking, DG, GCH, EPC awaited

DUNBABIN ROAD, L15 Spacious extended semi detached, lounge, dining room, family room/conservatory, EPC D

THE ALBANY, L3 Duplex, two bedrooms, bathroom, modern kitchen, living room, parking, concierge, EPC C

AVINGTON CLOSE, L12 Three bedrooms, lounge & dining kitchen, conservatory, bathroom/wc, gardens, GCH, DG, EPC C

CROSSWAYS, L25

£720pcm

£695pcm

ORMOND STREET, L3 Penthoue apartment, duplex, 2 bedrooms, open plan living area, furnished, fitted kitchen, EPC C

£575pcm JAMAICA STREET, L1 One bedroom apartment, first floor, unfurnished, open plan living area, modern bathroom, EPC C

BETHEL GROVE, L17 First floor apartmment, two/ three bedroom, modern fitted kitchen, modern fitted bathroom, EPC B

Well presented 2 bedroom detached bungalow, located in the desirable area of Gateacre. Fitted kitchen, GCH, Front, side & rear gardens and also a detached garage. The bungalow is unfurnished and viewings recommended. EPC D

£750pcm

CALL 0151 428 2594

£525pcm WRENBURY STREET, L7 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, part furnished, family bathroom, kitchen, rear yard, EPC awaited

£500pcm

£425pcm

£400pcm

£395pcm

LONGFORD STREET, L8 Terraced house, two bedrooms, en-suite shower facility, rear yard, unfurnished, GCH, DG, EPC D

GLENGARIFF STREET, L13 Terraced, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, family bathroom, unfurnished, EPC D

WILLIAM JESSOP WAY, L3 Studio, furnished, double glazing, central heating, fitted kitchen, shower, good location, EPC D

LONGMOOR LANE, L9 One bedroom flat, first floor, unfurnished, newly refurbished, new bathroom, new kitchen, EPC awaited

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Appletree Close, Allerton, L18

Offers Over £275,000

£250,000 West Tower, Brook Street, City Centre, L3

• 3 Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Open Plan Lounge to Dining Room • Modern Kitchen • Ground Floor WC

• Highly Sought After South Liverpool Location • Close Proximity to Woolton Village • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Property • Two Spacious Reception Rooms & Fitted Kitchen

£525,000

• 3 Bedroom Detached • 2 Reception Rooms • Conservatory • Modern Kitchen

• 4 Bedroom Detached • 2 Reception Rooms • Large Rear Garden • Garage

• 4 Bedroom Semi Detached • 3 Reception Rooms • Summer House • Mature Garden

Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L19 • 6 Bedroom Semi Detached • 3 Reception Rooms • Plus Reception Hall • Double Bedrooms Throughout

• 4 Bedroom Detached • Gated Development • Opposite Calderstones Park

£235,000

• Stunning Panoramic Views Across The City • Highly Sought After City Centre Location • Unobstructed views of The Liver Building • 24 Hour Concierge Service & Lift Access

£175,000

Elworthy Avenue, Halewood, L26

Offers Over £170,000

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After Halewood Village Location • Three Bedroom Extended Semi-Detached Property • Spacious Lounge & Dining Room

Allerton: 0151 601 3003

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Ashbourne Road, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £160,000

• 3 Bedroom Mid Terrace • Immaculate Throughout • 2 Reception Rooms • Good Size Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Verdala Park, Calderstones, L18

£150,000

Offers Over £145,000

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L18 Location • Two Double Bedrooms • Character Mid Terrace Property

Dinaro Close, Gatacre, L25

Offers Over £160,000

Thomas Lane, Broad Green, L14

Gorsedale Road, Allerton, L18

£150,000

Offers Over £135,000

Kinnaird Street, Dingle, L8 • Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After South Liverpool Location • Close Proximity to Sefton Park & Lark Lane • Three Bedroom Character Terrace

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Offers Over £155,000

Glenconner Road, Childwall, L16

Offers Over £150,000

• 3 Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Good Size Lounge • Extended Kitchen/Dining Room • Modern Bathroom

£140,000 Eccleshill Road, West Derby, L13

Offers Over £140,000

• Four Bedroom Detached • Architect Designed • Outstanding Landscaped Gardens • No Chain

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L18 Location • Three Bedroom Town House • Spacious Lounge & Kitchen/Dining Room

• 3 Bedroom Semi Detached • Popular Modern Build • Good Size Lounge • Modern Kitchen/Dining Room

Molesworth Grove, Childwall, L16 • Highly Sought After Childwall Location • Generous Corner Plot with Potential to Extend • Extended Semi-Detached Property • Three Bedrooms (With The Potential for Four)

• Popular South Liverpool Location • Extended Three Bedroom Semi-Detached • Two Spacious Reception Rooms • Open Plan Kitchen & Morning Room

• 2 Bedroom Apartment • Modernised Throughout • Modern Kitchen • Modern Bathroom

Briardale Road, Allerton, L18

Glenfield Road, Wavertree, L15 • Six Bedroom Semi Detached • Three Reception Rooms • Plus Reception Hall • Double Bedrooms Throughout

Offers Over £130,000

Lee Park Avenue, Woolton, L25

Offers Over £120,000

• 4 Bedroom Semi Detached • 3 Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen • Modern Shower Room

Allerton: 0151 601 3003

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Poplar Avenue, Crosby, L23

£900,000

• SPECTACULAR RESIDENCE • Desirable location • Seven bedrooms • Four receptions

Albert Road, Formby, L37

Butchers Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39

£795,000

• Magnificent character cottage dating back to 1790's • Abundance of original features • Set within approx. 1 acre of land • Four double bedrooms

Offers over £700,000

Hall Road East, Blundellsands, L23

Elm Avenue, Crosby, L23

£595,000

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Esplen Avenue, Crosby, Merseyside, L23 Offers over £300,000

Moorgate Avenue, Crosby, L23 • Help to buy scheme available • New build • Available Spring 2016 • Four bedrooms

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Chestnut Avenue, Moor Park, Crosby, L23 Offers over £625,000 • Beautiful detached family home • Five/six receptions • Stunning décor • Five double bedrooms

£420,000

Beech Park, Crosby, L23

Offers over £315,000

• NO CHAIN • Four double bedrooms • Quiet location • Modern kitchen/breakfast room

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• EXCELLENT DECORATIVE ORDER • Detached • Three Double Bedrooms • Magnificent modern kitchen/breakfast room

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Offers over £675,000

• FIVE BEDROOMS • Cinema Room • Immaculately presented • Stunning Kitchen Dining Room

• NO CHAIN • Five bedrooms • Two bedroom self contained annex • Four receptions

Hall Lane, Ince Blundell, L38

• Charming character residence • Set within tranquil semi rural location (approx. 1 acre) • Four double bedrooms • Three receptions

£295,000

Glenwyllin Road, Waterloo, L22

Offers over £250,000

• NHBC 10 year warranty • NO CHAIN • Four double bedrooms • Contemporary kitchen

Crosby: 0151 909 3003

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Brownmoor Park, Crosby, L23

£225,000

• Beautifully presented • Ideally located for local shops and schools • Modern kitchen • Contemporary bathroom

Edge Lane, Thornton, L23

Riverslea Road, Blundellsands, L23 Offers in region of £185,000

Hexham Close, Netherton, L30

• No Chain • Completely renovated • Beautifully presented • Beach front location

• NO CHAIN • Detached • Ideal location for all amenities • Beautifully presented

Marmion Avenue, Bootle, L20

£130,000

• Three good sized bedrooms • Established location • En-suite shower room • Modern kitchen

Amethyst Close, Litherland, L23

Offers over £210,000

• Beautifully presented • Extended to the ground and second floor • Four bedrooms • Magnificent kitchen and bathrooms

Offers over £115,000

• NO CHAIN • Two double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Modern kitchen

Offers over £185,000

Offers over £160,000

Harris Drive, Bootle, L20

Offers in region of £145,000

• NO CHAIN • Three double bedrooms • Two receptions • Kitchen/dining room

Warrenhouse Rd, Brighton-le-Sands, L22 Offers over £125,000

Richard Martin Road, Litherland, L21

• NO CHAIN • Two double bedrooms • Popular location • Close to all amenities

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Sundene Lodge, Waterloo, L22 • NO CHAIN • Two double bedrooms • Lounge/diner opening onto kitchen • Bathroom

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Melling Road, Aintree, L9 • NEW BUILD • Four Bedrooms • Popular location • Only four left!

Offers over £110,000

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The Reach, L3 £95,000

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The letting expert www.bluerowlettings.com Landlord Topics for 2016

Rent Prices

- Right to rent - Immigration Act 2014 - Stamp Duty Land Tax increase - 'How to rent guides' - C0 monitors & smoke alarms - Loss of ability to offset mortgage against tax on rental

Property values in Liverpool City Centre market have risen by 1.85% on quarter and 3.79% on year

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FROM APRIL ANYONE PURCHASING ADDITIONAL PROPERTY IN ENGLAND WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND WILL HAVE TO PAY AN EXTRA STAMP DUTY CHARGE

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HOT TOPIC

The buy-to-let market has been a bone of contention for many in the property industry over the years, with critics putting the blame on landlords for inflating housing prices and keeping first-time buyers off the property ladder. New changes to Stamp Duty, introduced on 1 April, are aimed at combating this problem by curbing residential property investment and boosting the number of owner-occupiers. Chancellor George Osborne says that £60 million of receipts from his increased Stamp Duty charges will be put towards community housing trust projects in areas where the lack of affordable housing has had the most damaging effect. The new measures follow on from the recent restrictions on mortgage interest for residential buyto-let property and changes to the taxation of properties held via companies.

WHAT IS STAMP DUTY? Stamp Duty, or Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), to give it its full title, is a lump-sum tax that must be paid when you buy property or land over a certain price in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Stamp Duty no longer applies in Scotland as it is now referred to as the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT). In years gone by, you would simply pay 1% on the total of any property worth £125,000 or more. However, as of December 2014, Stamp Duty is charged at different rates depending on the purchase price that falls into each tax band. For example, if you buy a house for £200,000 you’ll pay nothing on the first £125,000 and 2% on the remaining £75,000. This means you would pay a total of £1,500 in Stamp Duty.

WHAT HAS CHANGED? From 1 April 2016, anyone buying additional property above £40,000, be it a second home or buy-to-let property, will have to pay an extra 3% on top of the standard Stamp Duty rate. If the new property you are buying directly replaces your main home, you will not be liable for the extra 3% surcharge, even if you own an additional property at the same time. However, if you move out of your main residence (property one) but keep it and buy another main residence (property two), you will have to pay the higher Stamp Duty surcharge initially. If you sell property one within a 36month period of completing the purchase of property two, HMRC will allow for a full refund. George Osborne also announced in his March Budget that plans for special exemptions for ‘significant investors’ who buy 15 properties or more have been shelved. This latest move means a loophole which could have seen buy-to-let investors joining together to buy multiple properties through a company to avoid the extra tax, has been firmly closed. SECOND HOMES AND BUY-TOLET PROPERTIES OVER WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN EXTRA SURCHAGE FROM APRIL

HOW THE NEW SURCHARGE WORKS In essence, the new 3% increase will work as a slab tax, meaning the extra 3% will apply to the entire purchase price. For example, if you buy an additional property for £200,000 after 1 April you will pay £6,000 on top of the standard SDLT, taking the total Stamp Duty payable on the property to £7,500. It’s important to note that the new surcharge does not apply to caravans, mobile homes, lodges or houseboats.

WHAT DO THE CHANGES MEAN FOR THE CITY? Aside from the impact on individuals, the new changes could also have a significant impact on Liverpool’s property market. Some fear that higher costs for buy-to-let landlords could drive away investment in the city and lead to a shortage in readily available rented accommodation and an increase in rent prices. "It’s of concern that the new Stamp Duty levy could see the flow of landlords wilt and the supply of rental property decline,” says Nathan Penn, regional operations manager for Reeds Rains. “With less properties then available to rent, it’s inevitable, as has already been seen, that rents will increase. “In our latest buy-to-let index we reported that rents in the North West have risen by 2.5% over the year to the end of February. “The knock-on effect is that, if house prices also rise, many tenants may find it even harder to save for a deposit to buy – hindering their chances of becoming homeowners even further. “Ultimately, supply is the key issue and until more properties come to market and more are built, we can only see that situation worsening – with the Stamp Duty levy doing little to help.” Dan Pennington, director at Century 21, takes a slightly more upbeat view of the changes. “Of course the increased SDLT will have some impact,” he says. “We have had a flurry of buy-to-let investors purchase over the last three months, but in the grand scheme of things I don’t think it will stop investors purchasing. “Ultimately, the Liverpool property market is strong at present and investors still want to be a part of this. “They may squeeze on price more due to the fees and certainly look to raise rents a little to claw back the tax paid but ultimately, after a few months it will be the norm and I don’t see the increased SDLT fee having a long term effect on the buy-to-let market in Liverpool.” The full details of George Osborne’s pledge to use receipts from the new Stamp Duty charges to support community housing trusts are yet to be fully revealed. A recent report by the Home Builders Federation found that house building on Merseyside is “well below the levels that it needs to be”. The report states that during 2015, 400 new affordable homes were built on Merseyside but that “output is still some way off what is required”. To reach the required levels the report suggests that an extra 320 affordable houses need to be built each year across the region. It’s unclear at this time which towns and cities will benefit from the £60m boost in community housing funding promised by the Chancellor and we will have to wait and see if Merseyside is one area which is to profit from the new measures. Your Move 43

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Two new judges will help choose the winners of this year’s prestigious NWPAs, organisers have announced. Interior design and property expert, Fiona Woodward-Kelly and Greater Merseyside Learning Providers’ Federation (GMLPF) chief executive, James Glendenning will join the panel as the awards celebrate residential and commercial property achievements across the North West. The newcomers will accompany existing expert panellists Eric Wright, Elaine Cunningham, Alastair Shepherd and Lesley Martin-Wright. Fiona brings more than 25 years of experience to the panel, having started her career as an interior designer and construction project manager at Urban Splash, and has worked on residential and commercial projects throughout the region. She also launched a successful interior design and property marketing company in 2007 named Woodward-Kelly & Co Ltd, and clients have included Peel Group, Plumlife, Tamewater Developments and Bruntwood. Fiona says: “Having worked in marketing in the property industry across the commercial and residential sectors for the last 25 years I hope I can bring something to the panel and I will find it fascinating to look at all the entries, visit the schemes and work with the other judges to choose the winners." Meanwhile James Glendenning from non-profit GMLPF, which supports over 80 Merseyside skills and education providers, is a fitting judge for the Property Apprentice category. He adds: “As an ex-apprentice myself, I understand first-hand the benefits and opportunities that an apprenticeship offers to both young people and employers. It will be fascinating to see which businesses throughout the North West are leading the way and nurturing the next generation of talent.” The entry process for the awards is open until 1 July and Forth Homes will be the main sponsor of the 2016 event when it takes place on 20 October. For more information visit www.nwpas.com.

PROGRESS FOR HAMELIN PARK DEVELOPMENT The Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens have helped to kickstart construction at Gleeson’s latest Liverpool City Region development. With ground work already well underway at its Hamelin Park site, the housebuilder has moved forward with creating 52 new two, three and four-bedroom homes. Mayor and mayoress, councillors Steve and Lynn Glover visited the site for the semi and detached homes, located just off Broad Oak Road, and the mayor says: “We are delighted that Gleeson has chosen to develop this once vacant piece of scrubland into new homes. “There is a shortage of housing in our area and it’s great to hear that the prices of Gleeson’s new homes will be affordable to both first-time buyers and families who are looking for a bigger property.” According to Gleeson the level of interest in the development, which will offer homes through the government-backed Help to Buy scheme as well as a range of other affordable initiatives, is already proving to be strong among buyers. Nick Uttley, director of Gleeson Homes, adds: “We will soon be opening a brand new regional office in St Helens to coordinate construction of our developments across Merseyside.” Further details on the first release of Hamelin Park homes are expected to be announced soon. For more information visit www.gleeson–homes.co.uk.

Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, councillors Steve and Lynn Glover, visited the Hamelin Park site Your Move 49

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NEWS Liverpool homeowners are the region’s friendliest, says survey Liverpool homeowners are the friendliest neighbours in the North West, according to a recent survey by Countryside. The housebuilder set out to discover how well property owners in the region know their neighbours, and results showed those in the city are most likely to befriend people moving in nearby. Of the 856 homeowners surveyed, 22% of Liverpool respondents described neighbours as close friends, compared to just 1% in other cities. Meanwhile almost half are said to have invited neighbours into their homes for a drink, and the city’s participants came out as the least likely in the region to intentionally avoid their neighbours. Peter Vella, regional sales and marketing director at Countryside, says: “We have a number of developments in Merseyside and it’s our responsibility to not only provide housing, but to build communities. It’s great to see that the city’s residents are being recognised for their friendly nature. “Getting to know the people who live around us will help to create a sense of belonging and contribute to a more secure and happier community, so even a quick hello will make a big difference.”

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Danielle and Stacie were among 50 participants at the Sport Relief event

FORTH HOMES FUNDRAISERS COMPLETE FITNESS CHALLENGE Fundraising Forth Homes staff collected more than £500 for Sport Relief after completing a gruelling fitness challenge. Stacie Thomas and Danielle Joyce took on a three-hour run of back to back exercise classes for the nationwide initiative, which raises money for causes across the UK as well as some of the world’s poorest communities. The development managers took part in the

event at Hearts Health Club in Crosby, and were also joined by members of the ladies only gym in the area as well as from its Wallasey branch. Around 50 fundraisers took part in total, and in conjunction with their partner companies aimed to collectively raise £30,000. The health club congratulated Stacie, Danielle and fellow fundraisers with a glass of celebratory Champagne and a fresh fruit platter at the end of the challenge.

MSB’S GROWTH SHOWS ‘BOUYANCY’ IN LIVERPOOL MARKET A year of growth for Liverpool law firm MSB Solicitors shows “the new build property market in both the residential and investment sectors is gaining buoyancy again”. The firm’s managing partner, Paul Bibby, suggests the optimism for the city’s market has been demonstrated as MSB undertook more than £420 million of property business during 2015. The sum, which signifies significant growth from around £200m the previous year, represents the total amount of property transactions completed by the company for its clients during the last calendar year. Projects have included student and residential developments across Liverpool, and MSB has also acted for first-time buyers on new build sites having developed relationships with housebuilders including Gleeson and Countryside Properties. Paul Bibby says: “I’m incredibly pleased with the sum of our property transactional work last year and my congratulations go to the teams involved. It represents substantial growth for MSB. “Furthermore, it demonstrates that the new build property market in both the residential and investment sectors is gaining buoyancy

again, which of course can only be a good thing for the city.” The success, which has also been achieved across commercial property transactions, has prompted MSB to expand its team by welcoming new solicitors Alan Newall and Brad Armstrong. Both newcomers bring experience in commercial property developments to the team. For more information visit www.msbsolicitors.co.uk.

Managing partner Paul Bibby with Alan Newall and Brad Armstrong

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FORMER BEATLE’S CHILDHOOD HOME BOUGHT BY SUPER FAN The childhood home of former Beatle Ringo Starr has been sold at auction for £70,000.

Ringo’s home was the third Beatles property to be purchased by Jackie Homes

Number 10 Admiral Grove in Toxteth, where Ringo lived until the age of 21, attracted interest from across the country when it went under the hammer at the Cavern Club on 24 March. The winning bidder, Jackie Holmes from London, already owns two other Beatles related properties in Liverpool. Jackie, who bought the Allerton home of John Lennon’s mother last April and George Harrison’s home in Speke the year before, says: “I’m a massive Beatles fan so I’m delighted. “I’m so glad I’ve got this house because

Further demand expected at half sold Calderstones Grange

Ringo’s childhood home, like the other two Beatles properties I own, have got so much history behind them, which is what I love about them all. “With this property I’m probably going to rent it out, ideally to a Beatles fan who I know will look after the house and cherish it.” Sold by Plus Dane through a Countrywide auction, the housing association has promised to reinvest the profits back into the local community. Plus Dane put restrictions on the sale of the house, which was a regular haunt for the Fab Four in their younger days, so it cannot become a tourist attraction or museum.

St. Modwen Homes’ Radley Park development

Half of the homes at Redrow’s Caldertsones Grange development have now been sold, confirming the expected popularity of the scheme. The Allerton site, which offers new properties from the housebuilder’s Heritage Collection, is said to have attracted buyers due to its luxury homes and its location. Jason Newton, sales director for Redrow Homes in the North West, says: “We always knew that Calderstones Grange was going to be popular. “It isn't surprising, therefore, that we have already sold half the homes at this stunning and leafy development, close to beautiful Sefton Park and Calderstones Park, and we are anticipating equal demand and interest in the remaining properties.” Executive five-bedroom homes inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement remain for sale at the development, and are being made available through initiatives including part exchange and Redrow’s Mastermove scheme to assist interested buyers who also have a current home to sell. For more information call Redrow on 0151 345 6645, or visit the Allerton Road show home and marketing suite which is open on Monday between 11.30am and 5.30pm, and Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am until 5.30pm.

The ‘Highgrove’ kitchen at Calderstones Grange

NEW MEASURES LAUNCHED TO ASSIST RADLEY PARK BUYERS New initiatives have been launched at St. Modwen’s Radley Park development to help reduce the costs of moving home. For a limited time the housebuilder has launched further assistance for buyers with packages allowing them to tailor new properties at the St Helens site or receive financial help of up to £1,000 towards legal fees and estate agent fees. Furniture packs which will see homes fitted with carpets and blinds, or an alternative option to equip properties with entertainment gadgets or kitchen appliances are being offered to potential buyers, with the fees assistance being offered as

another choice in the scheme. Bev Hall, sales and marketing director at St. Modwen Homes, says: “We know that the process of buying a home can be expensive, but we also know that no buyer is the same in terms of circumstances and priorities. “That’s why we put together a bundle of offers that can be tailored to the individual.” A number of three-bedroom family homes are currently available at the development. A marketing suite and show homes are currently open from Thursday to Monday between 10am and 5.30pm. For more information or to book an appointment call 0844 243 4504. Your Move 51

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THE KEEL DEVELOPER’S NEXT PLANS TO BOOST ‘MUCH NEEDED HOUSING’ A new residential development next to The Keel could provide “much needed housing” according to Glenbrook. The firm has again worked with Moorfield Group to submit plans to Liverpool City Council and is proposing the creation of a further 257 apartments on the remaining land next to the popular Private Rented Sector (PRS) scheme, which opened last year. Architect Brock Carmichael has designed plans

for the new residential building, which aims to further enhance the range of apartment sizes available. Guy Butler, director at Glenbrook, says: “Liverpool has a very healthy residential market and The Keel has become a firm favourite with renters in the city. “We have worked closely with Liverpool City Council to design a scheme that sits comfortably alongside The Keel and the wider environment,

How the proposed new apartment building would look

whilst respecting the buffer zone of the World Heritage Site. “This new development will provide much needed housing in an accessible and attractive location and as with all of our schemes, will be delivered to the highest design and management standards.” The Keel was created following the transformation of the former HMRC office building on Queens Dock.

ORIEL UNVEILS NEW SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS Housebuilder Oriel plans to take the stress out of moving home with the launch of its home removal and value floor covering services. The firm, part of the First Ark Group, has revealed two new lifestyle services which aim to help save customers’ time and money. Both services will be offered to residents who are either renting or buying their new home. Bob Taylor, CEO of the First Ark Group, says: “Moving into a new home can be a stressful process, so we wanted to offer residents the convenience of these services at the point of home purchase, rental or move, to save them the time and cost of shopping around. “Oriel Lifestyle has worked hard with local partners to offer these competitively priced, great value services - making moving, buying and renting an enjoyable experience, rather than a chore, for all local residents.” The new services have been pre-selected based on the number of people the First Ark Group supports in their home rental or purchase each month. Oriel Lifestyle will be introducing additional products to its range over the coming months, which are set to include window coverings and white goods. Homeowners and tenants could benefit from new floor services

For more information visit www.oriel-living.co.uk/lifestyle. Your Move 53

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You’re the first Comics Laureate. What has that two-year role involved so far? I’ve done some interesting things. I gave a talk to a Liverpool infant school recently and I had a really attentive audience. Children instinctively like comics and drawing stories in pictures and, although it had to be pitched at an appropriate level, they seemed to enjoy it. I’ve also done some appearances with school librarians and they seem receptive to the idea of comics, in huge contrast to when I was at school. I’ve been really heartened. Comics can do things that other forms of pictorial storytelling can’t so I’m always promoting those. I’m also working on books with a major educational book publisher which will use the comic strip medium to encourage children to read and teach them about science and history. Why has it taken so long for people to come around to the genre? Particularly in this country, the idea used to be that comics were exclusively for children so on the cultural totem pole they were near the bottom. The medium, to me, is as mature and capable of expressing the wide range of human experiences and emotions as prose, film, theatre and poetry. Traditionally though, it was only used in this country to entertain children so the range of content now has given comics a cultural significance on a par with what they’ve always had in European countries like France and Spain, and in Japan where comics are read by commuters every morning. Which comics drew you in and inspired your love of the genre? I’m sure I’d get nursery comics with stuff like talking rabbits, but I vividly remember the first ‘Superman’ comic I saw in Woolworths. I was with my granddad and he bought it for me more than 50 years ago, and I’ve still got that comic. There was something about the excitement of those kinds of comics and the colour. I was fascinated by telling stories and as a kid it’s a thing you can do – you only need paper and a pen and you can do something like you’d read in a published comic. One of your most famous projects is ‘Watchmen’, one of the most successful comics of all time. Why is it such a landmark piece of work that’s still so relevant? It hit the audience at the right time because many people had grown up reading superhero comics and still loved them, but they were stuck in a set way of doing things. What [writer] Alan Moore and I tried to do was say ‘if superheroes were real, what would they be like?’ Once you think of that you question why would somebody put on a costume? Why would they fight crime? Why would they have a secret identity? Why would they risk their lives? Once you explore the answers to those

questions, and also start to draw them in a way which is like superhero comics but has a lot of important differences, you can give that older audience something they want to read. In a way it was quite sophisticated but it sprung from our primal instincts of telling stories that we’d like to read. The fact it was a substantial read and arguably was a graphic novel - it had the amount of incident, character and subtext you’d expect from a novel - made it very satisfying to read. When you’re working on an original project, how much of the character is there before you visually create it? The best collaborations are true collaborations where you both throw stuff into the pot. With ‘Watchmen’ the plot was very much ours and Alan first came up with the idea when he was 12 or 13 years old. He wrote an initial outline which we discussed and which I designed for, and each time we worked on monthly issues we’d talk on the phone. I can talk a lot but Alan can talk even more and we’d have five-hour phone calls to discuss everything and throw ideas in! Alan would write a more detailed script and then I’d draw it but it was always very much a joint creation and from both the story and art point of view, we were giving it the best we could. It was very organic. For instance I created the look of the character The Comedian and he just dressed in black leather. To lighten him up I gave him a smiley face badge. I thought that was the limit of its importance but when Alan saw the badge he thought we could have it at the beginning of the story to show there had been something funny that had turned very dark. That eventually became the trademark graphic symbol of the whole series. You’ve also worked on existing comics with popular characters already in place when you’ve come on board. Is it challenging to retain what the fans love? I’ve been lucky because I started as a comic fan so to draw one of your favourite characters from when you were a kid, like ‘Superman’, ‘Batman’, ‘Dan Dare’ or ‘Doctor Who’ – all of which I’ve done – is a tremendous thrill. It’s like playing on stage with the Stones or the Beatles, or football with Beckham or Pele. All you want to do if it’s a character you love is the best job you possibly can. Do you have a favourite project that you’ve worked on? ‘Watchmen’ was so much fun and it was great to collaborate with Alan. Obviously we’ve done quite well from it and it’s helped me get other work that I’ve enjoyed too. I also really enjoyed drawing and writing my own graphic novel, ‘The Originals’. I was a mod when I was growing up and that very much encapsulates, expands on and fantasises about my experience so it was very personal to me. I’ve been lucky to work on so many characters I’ve loved and to work with so many of my favourite creators – Alan Moore, Frank Miller, Mike Mignola. It’s almost like trying to pick one of your favourite children!

What do you think about your projects being adapted into films? I didn’t feel that ‘Watchmen’ becoming a movie meant it had finally arrived. I always thought ‘Watchmen’ was conceived as a graphic novel and works best as one because Alan and I were able to use all the storytelling powers of the comic strip medium, but I was happy to see it as a film and it’s flattering that all this money was spent and incredibly talented people poured their hard work into it. If they’re done well, films can be a great way of experiencing the stories. They’re also bringing people into comics who think ‘this is a cool character, where can I see more?’ Even adaptations into games and the way you can now read comics digitally; there was a fear it would hurt the basic publication of comics but it’s had the opposite effect. It’s served as a great introduction. Liverpool recently hosted its first Comic Con and WoWFest has comic themes too, plus superhero films are continuing to be released. Is there a renewed popularity in the genre? When I was growing up I had a couple of friends who I swapped comics with, but by the time I was 14 or 15 I was the only person I knew who was interested in them. If you go to the San Diego Comic Con now there are 150,000 people there so that’s our nation. We’ve finally become part of mass culture and it isn’t an oddball thing to be a comic fan anymore. If I was to look upon this as that kid who first got a ‘Superman’ comic from his granddad, it’s more incredible, fantastic and unbelievable than anything I’ve ever dreamt up! It’s a great time for comics and I’m pleased to be part of it. ‘FROM WATCHMEN TO KINGSMAN AN EVENING WITH DAVE GIBBONS’ WILL TAKE PLACE AT BLUECOAT ON MAY FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION VISIT FESTIVAL WRITINGONTHEWALL ORG UK

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CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST The time is almost upon us when thousands of race fans descend on the city for the annual Grand National meeting. But before you rush off to place your first bet it’s important to start the day with a proper meal. Here’s our pick of the best spots to start your big day off in winning style.

LEADING FANCY Pioneer Bar & Brasserie, Liverpool Road, Crosby This stylish Crosby bar and restaurant is just 20 minutes from the racecourse, meaning you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy one last glass of champers before jumping in a cab. For £25, Pioneer is offering a choice of breakfasts complete with a glass of Champagne and return travel to the races. Stump up an extra £20 and you can enjoy an evening meal on your return.

DARK HORSE Fazenda, Horton House, Exchange Flags

An all-you-can-eat Brazilian restaurant might not be the first place you’d think of for a bite before the races but Fazenda has prepared an interesting alternative to the usual fayre this year. Guests can expect a unique South American twist on the classic English breakfast with Brazilian black pudding and sausages. All options are served with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne.

RED-HOT FAVOURITE London Carriage Works, Hope Street One of Liverpool’s most celebrated eateries has put together the complete package for Ladies Day this year. Kicking off at 11am with a drop of Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne upon arrival, the £75 deal includes brunch, return transport to Aintree and an indulgent threecourse evening meal.

THE REFINERY

Hope Street, L1

As we approached The Refinery, my dinner date immediately regretted his decision to wear trainers. Hope Street’s latest addition certainly has the appearance of a fine dining establishment; lined with topiary bushes and outside seating, the restaurant sits elegantly on the corner of Myrtle Street. However once we set foot inside, our outfit choices were no longer a concern as the casual bar layout, industrial themed décor and friendly staff confirmed that this was a destination for social eating. As we looked over the menu, we ordered cocktails and the artisan bread selection with virgin olive oil and aged balsamic (£3.50). Both Amaretto lovers, we couldn’t resist the Amaretto and Grappa sour (£6.95) and were thrilled with the bar’s interpretation of the classic cocktail. The menu is split into two sections, big plates and small plates. My date chose a big plate; aged rib-eye steak, roasted rainbow potatoes, asparagus and rosemary and garlic butter (£17.50). The

REVIEW BY LYDIA CONNOLLY meal was beautifully presented and the steak cooked to perfection. Upon the recommendation of our waiter, David, I decided to go for three smaller plates in order to get a feel for the restaurant’s social eating mantra. I ordered beef short rib with fennel BBQ sauce and onion rings (£6.50), hand cut straw fries with fried duck egg (£4) and seared scallops, citrus quinoa and fennel shoots (£8). The small plates are definitely made for sharing and portions arrived with the dishes prepared for two people. The beef short rib was amazing and the meat fell apart in my mouth. The addition of fennel BBQ sauce was welcomed as the sweet barbeque flavours worked well with the beef. The phrase ‘it looks too good to eat’ came to mind when the scallops were served. The shells were lined with a bed of quinoa and the scallops sat on top. Perfectly

seasoned, the scallops were tender and full of flavour. Never one to say no to dessert, I ordered the muscovado treacle tart with ice cream (£5.25) and my partner went for the lemon cheesecake (£5.25). The richness of the treacle tart was complemented by the addition of orange peel and the pastry was soft and buttery. A delight to eat and the perfect way to end my meal. The bar area was busy for a Wednesday night and I was reluctant to leave. My 7am alarm was the only thing preventing me from staying to explore the bar’s extensive list of cocktails, world beers and real ales. I didn’t think casual dining could exist beyond a gastro-pub but The Refinery is proof that fine dining can be achieved without the airs and graces. It’s a restaurant that can boast high quality and beautifully presented food as well as a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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rom school breaks to bank holidays April and May bring plenty of free time to enjoy, and our latest Go Liverpool guide is here to help you ﬁll it. Whether you’re looking for festival fun, family entertainment or a big night out, you’ll be spoilt for choice in our round-up of Merseyside’s biggest and best events for the coming months. Plus Streetlife provides some picture highlights from the arrival of Albert Dock’s new £1.5 million attraction, Mattel Play! Liverpool, and Sudley House’s newly opened fashion exhibition ‘Putting on the Glitz’.

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78 Streetlife Children’s TV presenters celebrate Mattel Play! Liverpool opening

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• TH I N GS TO D O W ITH A YO UNG FA MILY • TIDDLER & OTHER TERRIFIC TALES 15 April, The Atkinson

BARDOLPH’S BOX

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have brought us some of the wackiest stories and it’s time for them to be brought to life at The Atkinson. ‘Tiddler’, ‘Monkey Puzzle’ and plenty more mesmerising tales are revitalised through the catchiest of songs, the craziest of characters and puppet companions to accompany us on an adventure destined for utter amusement, described by Broadway Baby as “a feast of storytelling that thrills children and parents alike”.

3 April, The Citadel Arts Centre, St Helens A final chance for eight to 12-year-olds to be inspired by William Shakespeare, as Up the Road Theatre and Unity Theatre’s Bardolph’s Box tour comes to an end in St Helens. Exploring literature, culture and history in a fun and engaging production for children, the show is among a number of events being held across the Liverpool City Region to celebrate 400 years of the Bard’s work.

YOUNG PHYSICAL FEST 7 – 8 May, Bluecoat An exciting programme of puppet shows, theatre performances and workshops from Liverpool-based artists will keep children and families entertained across two days, as Tmesis Theatre and the Physical Fest team collaborate with Bluecoat. Events are free but booking is recommended.

FAMILY SATURDAY TRASH TO TREASURE 30 April, Victoria Gallery & Museum

THE WIZARD OF OZ - EASTER PANTOMIME 9 April, Echo Arena Take a trip Over the Rainbow during this half term when the Land of Oz appears at the Echo Arena. The technicoloured journey of Dorothy and her unconventional companions is told once more in a lavish production which stars Sooty, Sweep & Soo along with Richard Cadell from CITV'S The Sooty Show! Both parents and kids alike are sure to be equally excited to see these childhood heroes in the most iconic show in town.

A fun-packed day for all the family will kick off at 10.30am with a heartwarming screening of Disney Pixar animation ‘Wall-E’. Artist Faye will be on hand for a drop-in craft session from 1pm-4pm, providing a chance for little ones to make like Wall-E himself and create their own junk bag sculpture. The event is free.

PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE 28 – 29 May, Liverpool Empire Theatre It’s time for Peppa Pig to step out of the TV and onto the Liverpool stage. Along with her pals she’ll be inviting you into their world lavished in the brightest of colours and full of wonderful surprises. The follow-up production to national hit ‘Peppa Pig’s Big Splash’ brings along some of the show’s most memorable characters such as Mr Potato and renditions of the shows popular tunes like “Bing Bong Song” which will have your little ones singing for days on end.

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Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of Hitchcock’s classic makes its way to Liverpool on its 10th anniversary tour, with just four actors playing more than 130 characters in the thriller and comedy hybrid.

New Dawn Fades: The Story of Joy Division, Epstein Theatre The story of Manchester rock moguls Joy Division and the tragic suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis, played by the North West’s very own Michael Whittaker.

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One last chance to Charleston down to Calderstones Mansion for a tea dance before the venue undergoes renovation. Enjoy an afternoon of music, tea and cake.

Cream Classics, Liverpool Cathedral The Royal Liverpool Orchestra will collaborate with Cream to perform classic dance music tracks as you’ve never heard them before.

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Co-host of ‘I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here Now’ and one of Britain’s brightest young comedians, Rob Beckett heads to the city on his ‘Mouth of the South’ tour.

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Moose Blood, Arts Club The alt-rock quartet from Kent heads to Liverpool’s Arts Club for the last stop of a UK tour, playing new material and fan favourites such as ‘Boston’.

26 Apr−07 May The Bodyguard, Empire Theatre

The Complete Walk, various Liverpool venues As the only announced city outside of London to be taking part, Liverpool will screen 37 short films as part of a tribute to William Shakespeare, marking 400 years since his death. Shakespeare’s Globe is behind the event.

2008’s X Factor winner and three-time Brit Award nominee Alexandra Burke plays Hollywood superstar Rachel Marron in this critically acclaimed stage adaption of the movie.

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Magicians Murray and Fearchara take you on an adventure soaked in danger and thrills, with nail-biting stunts such as mind reading, optical illusions and Russian roulette.

Heading to the Baltic Triangle venue in 2016, Festevol will be headlined by Juliette & The Licks and former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason.

Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th, The Great Hall, St George’s Hall

09−14 Footloose, Liverpool Empire It’s time to kick off the Sunday shoes and put on your dancing ones as this high energy production filled with showstopper hits from the 80s heads to the city for a five-day run.

Liverpool will continue its tradition of marking The Queen’s milestone anniversaries with a special gala concert. The iconic venue will play host to performances of song, music and dance from the past nine decades.

Liverpool Mozart Orchestra: Spring Serenade, Capstone Theatre Led by conductor Maxime Tortelier, Liverpool Mozart Orchestra is set to perform pieces from Beethoven, Delius, Saint Saëns, Vaughan Williams, Elgar and, of course, Mozart.

Mouse – The Persistence of an Unlikely Thought, Everyman Stand-up comedian and storyteller Daniel Kitson returns to the city’s Everyman theatre for a run of his latest live show.

Physical Fest, various venues For the 12th year, Europe’s only festival specialising solely in physical theatre gets set to host a packed programme of workshops, street theatre, performances, debate and networking events.

22 Run For The 96 5K, Stanley Park The fun run returns for 2016, remembering the 96 who lost their lives in the Hillsborough tragedy and raising funds for the Liverpool FC Foundation and Everton in the Community.

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27−29 Sound City, Liverpool Waters Bramley-Moore Dock Known as the ‘first festival of the year’, Liverpool’s Sound City offering for 2016 will span two days with acts including Catfish and the Bottlemen, Palma Violets and The Coral to name a few.

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Francis Bacon, 1909-1992. From Muybridge 'The human Figure in Motion: Woman Emptying a Bowl of Water/Paralytic Child Walking on All Fours' 1965. Oil paint on canvas. 1985 x 1475 mm. Collection Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. © The Estate of Francis Bacon. All rights reserved. DACS 2016.

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Alice Through the Looking Glass FILM

IN CINEMAS FROM MAY It’s time to step back into the bizzare parallel universe created by Lewis Carroll in 1865 and join Alice as she embarks on a second voyage in the eerie yet vivid Wonderland. This time around Tim Burton has handed the directorial reigns over to James Bobin as he takes a step down to executive producer, bringing back the star-studded cast including Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Mia Waikowska and Anne Hathaway to return to the madness and hopefully top Alice in Wonderland’s $1 billion ticket sales.

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elebrating an incredible 90 years since the Harlem Globetrotters began performing for millions of adoring fans across the globe, the renowned roster featuring Ant Atkinson, Big Easy Lofton, TNT Maddox and many more is returning to Echo Arena Liverpool. Promising high quality basketball and plenty of laughs, the team’s fun-packed family show will certainly be the best way to liven up a Tuesday evening.

The largest exhibition of Francis Bacon’s work ever to be staged in the North of England will launch at Tate Liverpool in May, providing another landmark display for the gallery. Francis Bacon: Invisible Rooms will feature around 30 paintings alongside rarely seen drawings and documents by the Irish-born British figurative artist, considered a major figure of 20th Century art. The Bacon display will be paired with an exhibition of works by fellow 20th Century painter Maria Lassnig.

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EVERYMAN THEATRE - APRIL Winner of last year’s UK Theatre Award for Best New Play, Gary Owen brings his unconventional retelling of a Greek myth in the city of Cardiff to Liverpool’s Everyman for a three-day run. Teaming up with distinguished director Rachel O’Riordan and designer Hayley Grindle, Gary highlights the issues surrounding the welfare state complete with a boisterous performance from Sophie Melville. 74 Your Move

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Out of the Darkness EVENT

ST LUKE’S CHURCH, 68 MAY Out of the Darkness will transform St Luke’s Church into a free moving light and sound display to mark 75 years since lives were lost in one of the country’s worst bombing periods of the Second World War - the May Blitz. From 9-10pm each evening projections will be beamed onto screens placed in the Hardman Street-facing windows of the venue, which was hit by an incendiary device on 6 May 1941, and a 10-minute film will run featuring dramatic archive footage as well as a soundtrack of drones and accounts of the terrifying nights. Stained-glass lanterns, signifying the lives that were lost in the May Blitz, are being created by schools and community groups and will also illuminate the building from 8pm each night.

CHRIS RAMSEY COMEDY

A regular guest on ‘Celebrity Juice’ and the star of BBC2 sitcom ‘Hebburn’, Chris Ramsey is taking his latest show ‘All Growed Up’ around the UK. Chris will be bringing his quick wit and modern approach to stand-up comedy to one of Liverpool’s most iconic theatres as he explores getting older, taking responsibility and the terrifying realisations it brings.

EPSTEIN THEATRE APRIL

VARIOUS CITY CENTRE VENUES MAY Have you ever imagined venturing through the city at night and being surrounded by some of the finest art and culture Liverpool has to offer? Returning for the seventh year in a row, LightNight: Liverpool’s one-night cultural festival is set to spark unforgettable moments once again with a number of interactive activities, street performances, galleries, exhibitions and light projections on offer around the city centre. Keep your eyes peeled for the full programme, expected to be revealed in the coming days.

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CLUB EVENTS COMING SOON APRIL 7/ Origin DJs present Alium Alium returns to 24 Kitchen Street after a sellout first show for another truly special night featuring some of the best underground house and techno DJs in the business. Oliver Moore, Charlie Gilkes and Elliot Wilkinson are among the line-up.

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16/ Hustle presents Juan Atkins Detroit legend Juan Atkins kicks off a new residency at Camp & Furnace. The ‘Godfather of Techno’ will perform a special three-hour set of underground disco, deep house and techno at the Greenland Street venue.

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MAY 1/ Motion presents Kevin Saunderson Making his only UK appearance of the summer, electronic legend Kevin Saunderson is heading to Motion. Flying in from Detroit, where he made his name as part of the ‘Belleville Three’ alongside Derrick May and Juan Atkins, Saunderson will be ably supported by Ged Lever and Derek Kaye.

7/ Sanity presents Chocolate Puma Sanity returns to The Garage with a bigger offering than ever before featuring a packed line-up including Dutch house duo Chocolate Puma, Scissors, Gerald Le Funk, Kayo, Connor Jones and Deejay DFM. This is the last event before Sanity packs up for the summer so make sure you don’t miss it.

17/ MÖDE presents Raffa FL Italian Raffaele Calza, aka Raffa FL, heads to The Garage in May to showcase his own unique brand of tech house at MÖDE’s latest event which promises to be one of its biggest and best to date. Support comes from Keiran Hart, Josh Wilkie and Jr & Wilt.

28/ Bedlam presents Stadiumx Hungarian duo Stadiumx bring their distinct blend of house-electro and progressive sounds to this popular night at Garlands with support coming from local rising star Corey James.

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Visitors of all ages and abilities enjoyed free sessions embracing art, design , music and film.

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