Hundreds of aspiring buyers attend the launch of the Manchester Home Show
Share to Buy’s leading first time buyer event headed north, attracting hundreds of hopeful homebuyers
On Saturday 31st May 2025, over 750 of the North West’s budding buyers attended the first-ever Manchester Home Show at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel.
A sister event of the country’s no.1 first time buyer event – the London Home Show, which is celebrating its 12th year in 2025 – the Manchester Home Show offered attendees the chance to speak with 18 exhibitors, including some of the biggest names in the affordable housing industry. Visitors also had the opportunity to attend a programme of expert-led live workshops and seminars throughout the day.
Available homes and expert advice
Our exhibitors included sponsors Gecko Homes, L&Q, Places for People, Plumlife Homes and Tembo, alongside several of the UK’s leading providers of first time buyer developments and affordable homes across the North West.
Attendees were able to explore hundreds of available properties to suit different budgets and needs, from city apartments to rural family homes, and even register their interest on the day.
A range of specialist housing providers, mortgage brokers and conveyancing solicitors were also on hand to provide in-depth free advice to those looking to take their first – or next – step onto the property ladder. Visitors could also learn about quality, affordable home-buying schemes, including Shared Ownership, Rent to Buy and Older Persons Shared Ownership.
Live home-buying sessions
Throughout the day, attendees joined a selection of expert-led workshops and seminars, including:
- Financial Sessions with Tembo and Bluegate Mortgages.
- Homeownership Sessions with Share to Buy, Places for People, and Gecko Homes.
A selection of the presentation slides from these sessions is available below:
To keep up to date with future events, please register for a free account with Share to Buy. If you are looking to buy in London and the Home Counties, the London Home Show will return in autumn 2025.
