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Manchester is one of the most exciting cities in the North of England, renowned for its thriving cultural scene, sporting and media connections, and dynamic businesses. A wide range of housebuilders are currently busy developing new homes in Manchester and the surrounding area – offering a good deal of choice for house buyers dreaming of an easy daily commute into the city.

Less than 5 miles from Manchester

Less than three miles north of Manchester city centre, Taylor Wimpey’s Byron Bank development in sought-after Blackley offers a range of two-, three- and four-bedroom mews style homes and three- and four-bedroom detached homes. Priced from 99,995 to 199,995, these properties will appeal to a wide range of buyers. Very conveniently situated for commuters, Byron Bank is close to the M60 orbital motorway, direct bus routes and a tram service to Manchester, Bury and Altrincham. Blackley also has a good range of its own schools and local amenities for day-to-day living. With the FirstBuy scheme, buyers could own 100% of a brand new home at Byron Bank but pay just 80% of the price now, while existing homeowners could consider the 100% Part Exchange scheme to help speed up their move.

First-time buyers could take a look at the contemporary two-bedroom apartments at Icon, in the sought-after area of West Didsbury, about five miles from Manchester city centre. Developed by David Wilson Homes and priced from 164,995 to 168,995, these apartments are situated in one of South Manchester’s most fashionable locations, close to a whole host of trendy bars, restaurants and cafes, yet also conveniently placed for those who need to commute into the city centre. With the Government-backed FirstBuy shared equity scheme offered on selected plots, first-time buyers may be able to secure a home at Icon with a deposit of just five per cent.

Less than 10 miles from Manchester

For first time buyers looking for a larger home, Lovell has some three-bedroom homes at Windermere Park in Middleton, about seven miles from Manchester city centre. Priced from 109,995 to 129,995, these new homes, fringed by open land, are perfect for commuters – close to Manchester, Bolton, Rochdale and Oldham, and situated just a couple of miles’ drive from junction 18 of the M62, Junction 18 of the M60, and Junction 4 of the M66. With several primary and secondary schools within two miles of the development, it’s also ideal for families with children, and there are a range of incentives to help make buying more affordable.

More than 20 miles from Manchester

House hunters who would rather be a bit further away from the city could look at David Wilson’s collection of three- and four-bedroom homes at Eccleston Park in the desirable market town of Chorley, about 25 miles from Manchester, priced from 239,995 to 269,995. With primary and secondary schools, shops, amenities and pubs all close by, Eccleston Park is within easy reach of the M6, M61 and M62 motorways, making it ideal for commuters – and Chorley railway station connects the town to Bolton, Preston and Manchester.

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