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Alderley Edge Welcome Signs

Residents of Alderley are concerned that fresh signs may lead to the down valuing of their properties. The seven metal, black and white signs, which read, "Welcome to Alderley Edge" have been placed around the popular Cheshire village. 
 
Certain home owners say the signs have been placed in the wrong locations and have left numerous "mansions" beyond the catchment area of the wealthy area.
 
In particular, residents of Brook Lane claim that the location of the signs have led to the value of their properties declining by tens of thousands of pounds. 
 
One particular  homeowner stated that her initial thought was, "I'm no longer in the village." Another individual said: "Can I assume that if we sell our house next year that our local councillors will make up any loss in market value?"
 
Known for its expensive houses Alderley Edge boasts designer shops and high-priced restaurants. Famous past and present homeowners include the footballers Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney and  David Beckham.
 
According to Council guidelines "Welcome signs" can be placed anywhere within the village's boundaries. As a result of the outcry the parish council has agreed to take down certain signs and relocate them to their original locations. 
 
The local Councillor, Mike Dudley-Jones, responsible for the signage apologised to residents who had been affected by the changed and restated that no one's postcode would change as a result of the signage issue.
 
He said, "Some have commented that their houses now appear to fall outside the 'new' boundary and so feel that they are no longer in Alderley Edge, and one comment has been made that this will affect their house value. I did not expect this outcome, I can assure you, and I will work hard to make it right."
 
Should you wish to discuss a boundary matter we are pleased to provide a range of legal services to those in Altrincham, Alderley Edge, Manchester and the wider Northwest.
 
 

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Solicitors Altrincham 

 


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