Spring is the best time of year to sell a family home, and gardens are a big part of why.

Spring has long been one of the busiest seasons in the property market. Longer days, better weather and gardens starting to bloom all help homes look their best.

It doesn't tend to make the headlines. You won't find it trending on relocation forums or featuring in 'up and coming areas' lists. But ask any estate agent who knows their patch and Lowton keeps coming up, time and again, as one of the most dependable, liveable, and genuinely underrated places to buy a home in the entire North West.

Being a landlord in the UK has become harder in recent years. Rising mortgage costs, more regulation and higher expectations from tenants have added pressure.