The Holcroft Gardens development by Story Homes has been taking shape in Culcheth for some time now, and this week the pricing has been officially released. With homes ranging from one-bedroom apartments to six-bedroom detached family homes, there's plenty to get stuck into.

If you currently drive between Culcheth and Birchwood for work, or you've ever thought about cycling that route but ruled it out because of the A574, there's a development worth knowing about.

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.

The rental market in 2026 is not falling apart, nor is it flying. What it is doing is something arguably more important: it is maturing.