New Homes in Greater Manchester

A North West metropolitan county, Greater Manchester shares a border with Cheshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire, as well as Merseyside and West Yorkshire. Whether you want to live in the centre of Manchester, in a suburban town or desirable village – houses in Greater Manchester cater for all kinds of tastes and budgets.

From natural draws like Rivington Pike, Dunham Massey and the Peak District, to cultural attractions like Manchester Museum, Manchester Art Gallery and the Museum of Science and Industry, you’ve also got places like the Lowry arts complex and the National Football Museum to visit. Go on a tour or catch a game at Manchester City’s football ground, when you select from our new builds in Greater Manchester below.

Living in Greater Manchester

From the beating heart of one of the UK’s most exciting cities at its centre to an array of charming towns and villages across the region, Greater Manchester has a lot going for it. And thanks to financial support in the form of incentives like the Government-backed Help to Buy scheme, buying your perfect home in Greater Manchester could be more achievable than you imagined. 

Things to see and do in Greater Manchester

You can spend your time in so many different ways across Greater Manchester, which offers great access to the beautiful Peak District, especially in the east. The Pennines are also nearby, while there’s an array of both traditional and modern market towns to discover around the region. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, don’t miss spots like Rivington Pike, Healey Dell Nature Reserve and Pennington Flash Country Park. 

The city of Manchester is the centrepiece of the county, and packed with top cultural draws which include an array of interesting museums, such as the Manchester Museum and the interactive Science and Industry Museum. Whether you’re hitting the galleries, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants or visiting the Lowry, you can also watch Manchester United in action at their iconic Old Trafford stadium. 

Education

The Trafford area is arguably the best place to live if you’re after a great selection of schools in Greater Manchester. St Vincent's Catholic Primary in Altrincham, Springfield Primary in Sale and Seymour Park Community Primary are all rated as outstanding by Ofsted. 

The same goes for secondaries such as Altrincham’s separate grammar schools for girls and boys. If you want to send your kids to an independent school, Manchester Grammar School is rated among the best secondaries in the North West, along with Withington Girl’s School. 

Transport links in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester is served by the ever-expanding Metrolink tram system, which provides a quick and convenient way of getting around the area. It connects places like Altrincham, Bury, Didsbury, Rochdale and Ashton-under-Lyne to Manchester’s city centre, as well as places like the Trafford Centre, Media City and Manchester Airport. If you have a car, a number of motorways pass through the county, including the M56, M62 and M60 ring road. 

The Greater Manchester property market

Although certain parts of Greater Manchester have booming property markets with soaring house prices, the average across the whole of the county is lower than the rest of the country’s. 

Whether you’re looking for a city centre apartment in Manchester or a family home in one of the city’s many suburbs, you can also find a superb selection of properties in Cheshire spots like Wilmslow and Macclesfield. So take a look at our latest new homes in and around Greater Manchester, and give us a call to discuss offers like our stress-free Part Exchange scheme.