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Beach hut with no electricity or running water goes up for sale for £200,000

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 18th April 2022

A beach hut on one of the most beautiful beaches in the UK has gone up for sale – but it costs the same as the average house price in Bolton.

The tiny hut in Abersoch is on sale for £200,000, despite having no running water, drainage or electricity.

Even so, it’s in one of the most sought-after beauty spots in the country, right in the heart of the popular beach in north Wales.

Abersoch is nicknamed Cheshire-by-the-sea because of the number of wealthy tourists and celebrities who visit from across the north west.

The £200k beach hut in Abersoch. Credit: Rightmove

Estate agents Elvins say it’s a ‘rare opportunity’ to snap up a beach hut in the area.

The little blue hut has its own private deck with amazing sea views, and is close to Abersoch Beach car park and beach cafe.

On Twitter, one person pointed out: “You know it’s gone wrong when the price of your average Abersoch beach hut is more than your average Welsh house.”

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Someone else said: “A beach hut with no electric, water or drainage in Abersoch costs the same as my three bedroomed home in Swansea.”

Another wrote: “I grew up near Abersoch. What should be a humble fishing village is now a playground of the rich, where a beach hut (with no electricity or running water) is sold for the price of a family home. It’s sickening but not surprising – and that in itself is sad.”

The property, which is listed as a ‘detached house’ on Rightmove, is being marketed at £200,000 and viewings are by appointment only.

Featured image: Rightmove

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Petition launched to rebuild Hotspur Press in its ‘original form’ following devastating fire

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant Hotspur Press aftermath

A petition has been launched to rebuild the Hotspur Press building in its ‘original form’ following the devastating fire last week.

In case you missed it, one of Manchester’s most historic landmarks has been left a shell of its former self after a huge fire erupted at the now-derelict Hotspur Press, which is on Cambridge Street beside Oxford Road train station, last Monday (23 June), destroying the iconic building that stood standing for more than 200 years.

It was subsequently declared a ‘major incident’ by authorities.

Thick black smoke clouds could be seen for miles over the city centre from around 4:30pm onwards and into the evening, as fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) confirmed that a total of 20 fire engines from across Greater Manchester were at the scene tackling the blaze – which it said had spread to three floors of the building.

At the height of the blaze, two aerial units and more than 100 firefighters were working at the scene in warm and humid conditions.

But for the past couple of years now, before the building went up in flames, Hotspur Press was at the centre of redevelopment controversy, where planning permission was being sought to transform the building into high-rise student accommodation – and it’s these proposals that prompted the petition calling for an authentic rebuild to be set up.

That and the fact that it was announced towards the end of last week that Hotspur Press was to be part-demolished.

Hotspur Press aftermath
A petition has been launched to rebuild Hotspur Press in its ‘original form’ following the devastating fire / Credit: The Manc Group | Jonathan Boswell (Submitted)

Already racking up more than 400 signatures and counting, the petition calls for the historic building to be restored ‘faithfully and fully’.

“The recent fire has robbed Manchester of one of its most iconic and historic buildings, a cornerstone of the city’s skyline and industrial heritage,” the petition reads. “Hotspur Press was not just bricks and mortar, it was a living reminder of the city’s printing legacy, a symbol of Manchester’s character and soul.

“What we don’t need is another anonymous block of luxury flats that serve investors over residents.

“We are tired of seeing our history erased for profit. We demand that what is rebuilt reflects the identity, memory, and voice of the people who actually live here.”

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The petition concluded: “Buildings like Hotspur Press carry the stories of the people who built this city – and they deserve more than neglect, fire, or demolition. Let this be the turning point. Rebuild Hotspur Press, and set a precedent for putting people, history, and place before profit.”

If you’re in support, you can find out more and sign the petition here.

Featured Image – Jonathan Boswell (Submitted)

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The award-winning Manchester development offering renters up to £3.4k off – plus top amenities, a golf simulator, and more

The Manc The Manc Cortland at Colliers Yard is offering a month's free rent if you move in by 31 July

There’s a seriously exciting new neighbourhood taking shape right on the edge of Manchester city centre – and if you move fast, you could land a swanky new apartment and save thousands on rent.

This is Cortland at Colliers Yard, located just minutes from Deansgate and Spinningfields.

The impressive new rental community is dishing out some massive summer savings, including up to £2,500 off a 12-month lease or £3,420 off select three-bedroom apartments, if you move in before 31 July.

And residents at this new neighbourhood are promised a lifestyle that’s more akin to a private members’ club than a standard city apartment block.

For residents, that means terraces with skyline views; 25,000 sq ft of amenity space (yes, that does make it one of the biggest in the UK); and co-working lounges, boardrooms, private dining rooms and a Club Lounge – to name just a few. 

There’s also a fitness centre that rivals actual gyms, kitted out with squat racks, ski ergs, full calisthenics rigs, a pilates and yoga studio, a spin room – you name it, you can work out in it. 

Then there’s the games room, where you can play pool or shuffleboard, take on retro arcade games, or practice your swing in a golf simulator room. 

Residents also benefit from a 24/7 concierge and an onsite maintenance team, so whether you need a parcel collected or something fixed, there’s always someone there.

The gym
Amenities at Cortland by Colliers Yard
One of the apartments
Private dining room
Cortland at Colliers Yard is offering a month’s free rent if you move in by 31 July

And it’s not just the facilities turning heads – Cortland recently won the 2025 Kingsley Excellence Award for Resident Satisfaction, so you know you’re getting more than just good looks.

The apartments at Cortland by Colliers Yard themselves are design-led and absolutely gorgeous, packed with natural light and high-spec finishes. AND they’re even pet-friendly, so your four-legged mate is welcome too. 

In total, there are 559 new apartments, penthouses and exclusive townhouses to choose from of varying sizes, including one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom duplex penthouses, and two and three-bedroom high-level apartments. 

Cortland at Colliers Yard
Cortland at Colliers Yard
Cortland at Colliers Yard
Cortland at Colliers Yard

And it’s in a prime location. Cortland sits in the heart of Colliers Yard, a growing community on the Manchester/Salford border with half-acre public park (Greengate Park) and a line-up of food and drink spots. 

First up: Kallos, a Greek-inspired all-day restaurant with wine and flatbreads. 

With the city expanding ever upwards and outwards, developments like Cortland at Colliers Yard are keeping residents and locals at the forefront, building vital new green spaces and factoring in space for local businesses too. 

If you’re looking for more than just a place to live – something with real lifestyle built in – this could be the move.

Move in by 31 July to get up to one month’s rent free. Find out more HERE.

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