Homes4u

homes4u group ltd is a British estate agent who provide Sales, Lettings and Property Management Services throughout Greater Manchester and Cheshire.

History

homes4u was established in 1990 when their first branch opened in withington at 414 Wilmslow Road. In 2000 the company opened what is reputedly Britain's first Estate Agency branch incorporating a CoFFEE shop and internet cafe. Following the success of the flagship branch in Manchester city centre a second such branch was opened close to the existing office in withington at Wellington House.

In 2011 the homes4u group purchased Verve Lettings in Altrincham, expanding the area they covered into Altrincham and Cheshire. During this period a full renovation of the original Withington Branch was undertaken and it became a Central Services Hub housing the property management, property accounts, business accounts and head office teams.

In 2012 the group also purchased Chesters, an agency which had been established in 1974. With this second purchase the group were able to expand both the area which they cover, and also the services to include commercial rentals and sales and block management.

In 2014 The sales and lettings team moved from the Wellington House branch, half a mile along Wilmslow Road into Fallowfield

Carolyn Mellor is the Managing Director of homes4u and has managed the business independently since 2001.

Operations

homes4u operates from branches throughout Manchester City Centre and South Manchester, covering Greater Manchester, South Lancashire and Cheshire. The Head Office is located on Wilmslow Road in Withington. They are a member of The Property Ombudsman and Tenancy deposit scheme. homes4u are a Manchester Student Home] Accredited Agent.

Partnerships

homes4u have sponsored the University of Manchester Cycling Club since 2015

As an official partner of Sale Sharks The Two have worked on several campaigns including in 2017, a 'Cribs' style video of the clubs coach Steve Diamond.

Charity

Carolyn Mellor Managing Director of homes4u is a board member for Maggie's Manchester, a charity who support those suffering from cancer and their family and friends. The Maggie's centre is located at the Christie Hospital in Withington.

Carolyn and homes4u have supported several charity events for the Centre including;

2017 The Lowry Hotel's Grand Costume Ball

2016 homes4u and Maggie's Water Table and Garden at RHS Tatton

2016 Maggie's on the Runway

Awards

  • October 2016:- Property Team of the Year at The Altrincham and Sale Chamber Awards 2016 (second consecutive year)
  • June 2016:- Best Social Media Gold Award at The Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2016 in association with The Sunday Times and The Times and sponsored by Zoopla Property Group.
  • October 2015:- Best Property Team The Altrincham and Sale Chamber Awards 2015
  • October 2015:- 'Highly Commended Letting Agents Manchester' at The International Property Awards United Kingdom.
  • May 2013:- Best Small Northern Silver at The Times and Sunday Times Letting Agency of the Year Awards 2013
  • October 2012:- Carolyn Mellor, Owner and MD announced as The Agency Leader of the Year 2012 at The Negotiator Awards