As an agent in the York property market, I believe it is important to offer local homeowners a balanced and realistic view of both the York and national property markets. Far too often in the last few years, national newspaper and social media headlines have focused on doom and gloom, creating the impression that the … More York Property Market: How Q2 2026 Compared with the UK

The York property market can often feel far more active than it really is. Every week, new for sale boards appear outside people’s homes on your street. You tell yourself, ‘They have only been in that house for a few years’, so of course, you go on to Rightmove or Zoopla to have a nosey … More Only 28.2% of York Homes Have Sold More Than Once in Last 30 years

For some homebuyers, the kitchen is the deal maker. For others, it is the number of bedrooms, the school catchment or the distance to the railway station. Yet for a sizeable group of buyers, the garden matters just as much as the house itself. Across York and its surrounding villages, there are 1,932 homes with large … More York’s 1,932 Large Garden Homes: How Rare Are They and What Are They Worth?

There is a quiet unspoken problem sitting inside the York property market. In the last two years, only 59.93% of the homes that came on the market have ended up selling. Meanwhile, the remaining 40.07% of York homes, they didn’t sell. They simply sat, drifted, reduced, and eventually disappeared from the market unsold. That gap … More The York Asking Price Trap

When Britain voted to leave the European Union on 23rd June 2016, many predicted the UK housing market was heading for trouble. Then Chancellor, George Osborne, warned house prices could fall by as much as 18%. Economists talked about collapsing confidence, falling transactions and a potential housing market shock. There were fears that buyers would … More The York Property Market: 10 Years After the Brexit Vote

York’s private rental market has changed considerably over the last five years. In 2021, the average monthly rent in York was £978. So far in 2026, that figure stands at £1,352. That is a rise of 38.2%. To put that into context, the average UK rent increased from £1,390 in 2021 to £1,744 in 2026, … More York Rents Have Risen 38.2% Since 2021

For much of the last two decades, bungalows have quietly slipped out of fashion. Overshadowed by those glossy new build developments, three storey townhouses and open plan ‘modern living’, they became seen by many as somewhere only your granny lives rather than an aspirational home move. Yet while much of the property market newspaper headlines … More York’s Love Affair with Bungalows

Since the mid 2000s, Britain has been told the same bad news housing stories. Young people have been locked out of homeownership. Deposits are impossible to save. Mortgage rules are too strict. And ‘Generation Rent’ is now permanent. According to the narrative by the newspapers, younger generation homeownership has collapsed. Yet quietly, without much fanfare, … More 49.7% Of York’s Under 35s Own Their Own Home. So Much For ‘Generation Rent’

Across the UK and here in York, the property market remains surprisingly active despite the issues at home and abroad. House prices are steady, buyers are still being selective, and the market itself is evolving. While the headline is eye catching, this is not simply a story of rising numbers of homes for sale. It … More 141% More York Homes For Sale Than 4 Years Ago

If you are a homeowner or landlord in York and thinking about selling in the coming months, one question tends to rise above all others. How long is this going to take? It is a fair question. Moving home is not just about price, it is about timing, certainty, and momentum. And while every property … More 83 Days to Sell a York Home… Unless You Get This Wrong

For decades, the flat was the natural starting point for many first-time home buyers. The first rung of the ladder. The affordable option. The stepping stone to something bigger. For landlords, it was a dependable investment. For first-time buyers, it was often the only way in. That logic has not disappeared, yet it is starting … More York and the Flat Problem: Is The National Shift Coming Closer to Home?

There is a growing shift taking place in the York property market, and it is not one that can be ignored. While much of the national conversation focuses on house prices and interest rates, a quieter yet more revealing metric is beginning to stand out, how long properties are taking to sell. The average York … More 1 in 4 York Homes Still Unsold After 12 Weeks, What Is Going Wrong?

Are you contemplating moving home in York during the next 9 months? You may be a York landlord wondering whether you should grow your portfolio or sell off a few properties? Or you’re a York first-time buyer considering if now is the best time to move? Understanding whether the current property market favours buyers or … More York Q1 Property Market – Was it a buyers’ or sellers’ market?

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest something rather unexpected. After years of worsening affordability, the picture has begun to improve. Wages have risen faster than house prices since 2021, nudging the headline affordability ratios in the right direction. On the face of it, that feels like progress. Across the country, the average … More York Property: Why the affordability crisis isn’t what you think

Over the last few weeks, there has been a growing narrative in the national press suggesting that the housing ladder is becoming increasingly difficult to climb. Much of this centres around the widening gap between smaller and larger homes, with many commentators suggesting that homeowners are becoming “stuck” and unable to move up. There is … More Is the Gap Between York 2-Bed & 3-Bed Homes Really Stopping People Moving?

When you have had your property on the market for a while, many sellers eventually face the same difficult decision: whether their asking price needs adjusting to reignite buyer interest. The reason why, over the past few years, the number of homes available has increased significantly. In February 2021 there were around 1,779 properties for … More 1 in 9 York Homeowners Cut Their Asking Price

We often discuss the York property market through house prices. Yet long before price comes a home’s character. And long before its character comes its age. Every town or city has its own housing fingerprint. Not just streets and postcodes, but a layered history of building booms, social change, and shifting design. York is no … More York’s Homes & Their Hidden History

When most homeowners decide to put their York home on the market, they assume one thing. The chances their home will sell are very good. After all, why wouldn’t it? You ask an estate agent to place your home on the market, the board goes up, pictures of your home appear on the portals and … More Why York’s Higher-Priced Homes Are Facing Tougher Selling Odds in 2026

The property market is frequently misunderstood, especially amid dramatic news stories. Here’s what York homeowners need to know to avoid costly traps. To understand the property market, it is important to consider the broader context. Nationally, house price growth is treading water at 2.5% a year, and there were 663k UK homes available for sale … More York Homeowners, Avoid the Overpricing Trap

Many York rental problems do not start with bad landlords or difficult tenants. In York, as in many cities across the country, they usually start with good intentions and silence. Silence about rent reviews. Silence about maintenance. Silence about what happens when life changes. Let me give you a scenario I see more often than … More The Myth of the “Kind” York Landlord.