Manchester, a city of over 2.5 million, host to the 2002 Commonwealth games and home to the world's biggest football club (Manchester United) has never been such an attractive place to live.

The city itself, vibrant, cosmopolitan, lively and multi cultural with lots to see and do.

Whether it's daytime and the endless number of attractions, such as Manchester Cathedral, Old Trafford Football Ground, Old Trafford Cricket Ground (host to the Ashes) or the Imperial War Museum North and many more.

With a wide variety of shopping, from the High Street to the exclusive Selfridges and Harveys Nicholls, Manchester has it all. In addition close by is the Trafford Centre, one of the largest shopping malls in Europe.

By night, hundreds of bars, restaurants and theatres to keep even the most energetic person entertained. With a lively music scene Manchester is the home to the Halle Orchestra, based at the Bridgewater Hall, but also hosts large scale concerts at Maine Road Football Ground and Old Trafford Cricket Ground. In addition Manchester has a wide variety of music scenes, from Student bands to home grown stars such as Oasis and the Stone Roses.

With a large student population Manchester is affordable to all, with local cheap housing.

Getting around is easy too. With the Metrolink system and M60 motorway allowing easy access from all surrounding towns, and one of the busiest airports in Europe.

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