Stretford, Manchester, M41 7LG

Situated along the Manchester Ship Canal, L&Q at Trafford Waters forms part of one of Greater Manchester's most exciting emerging neighbourhoods.

The development offers contemporary homes set among thoughtfully designed green spaces and scenic waterfront walkways, creating a relaxed yet well-connected place to live.

With excellent transport links and easy access to the city centre, Trafford Waters combines modern urban living with the calm of waterside surroundings.

Introducing Rent to Buy from L&Q Rent to Buy (RtB) is a government scheme designed to transition you from a renter into a homeowner.

The rents are often priced at 80% of a similar property on the open market. The savings you make on the discounted rent can then be used towards a deposit for your first home.

Rent to Buy lets you: Rent a home at a lower price compared to renting privately Save faster towards a deposit to buy your own home Rent the homes you want to buy Buy a share of your home through Shared Ownership, or on the open market with L&Q within 5 years** Prices from: 1 bedroom apartment from £629 pcm 2 bedroom apartment from £816 pcm To rent a home through Rent to Buy with L&Q, you must: Be a first-time buyer Be in full-time employment Have the right to rent - proven by possession of British/EU/eea Citizenship or a valid UK residency visa Meet the minimum income and affordability standards - this will depend on the price of the home you are interested in.

Minimum income requirements should be used as a guide and can vary depending on a household's circumstances and financial commitments pending on a household's circumstances and financial commitments Minimum income for a 1 bed £22,667 based on a single application Minimum income for a 1 bed £21,000 based on a joint application Minimum income for a 2 bed £29,405 based on a single application Minimum income for a 2 bed £27,500 based on a joint application Have the intention to purchase a home at the time of application You must not: Own any other residential home in the UK or abroad or be in the process of buying a property Have an adverse rental history, this includes rent arrears or damage to a property Have a history of bankruptcy, defaults which include late payments, county court judgments (CCJs) or Individual Voluntary Agreements (IVAs) Local Area Information L&Q at Trafford Waters is ideally located with excellent access to both local amenities and Greater Manchester's wider transport network.

The development sits close to The Trafford Centre, offering a wide choice of shopping, dining and leisure options just minutes away.

For commuters, Manchester city centre can be reached in around 20 minutes, with frequent tram services nearby.

The area also benefits from strong rail connections, making travel to Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Liverpool, and London straightforward.

Surrounded by green spaces and waterside walkways, Trafford Waters is perfect for those who enjoy an active lifestyle, with scenic routes for walking and cycling right on the doorstep.

For drivers, easy access to the M60, M62, M61 and M56 provides convenient links across the region.

Manchester Airport is approximately 15 minutes by car or just over an hour via public transport, while Liverpool John Lennon Airport is under 45 minutes away, making travel further afield simple and convenient.