Six places we work, and what each asks of a buyer.

A city-centre investment market. SoapWorks draws on Liverpool's industrial past to create premium accommodation in a prime investment zone.

Poor choice if you want a family house with a garden — this is city-centre apartment stock.

Southside Residences sits in Birmingham's cultural quarter, surrounded by theatres, artisan shops and the Bull Ring.

Poor choice if you want quiet — the cultural quarter is busy day and night.

Contemporary apartments in the heart of Salford, with access to transport, universities and Manchester city centre.

Poor choice if you are not comfortable with a student and young-professional rental market.

A seven-storey city-centre development of studio, one and two-bedroom apartments in the DE1 postcode, with a top-floor penthouse.

Poor choice if you need a large family home — the stock runs studio to two beds.

Riverside apartments and office space with a private marina and Thames views, close to shopping, dining and leisure.

Poor choice if you need Zone 1 commuting times or a low entry price.

Large detached housing in Guzape and the surrounding prime districts, where title type and verification precede any price.

Poor choice if you want turnkey apartment stock — this is detached housing.