How is the impending Tenant Fee Ban going to affect York Landlords?

I’m going to start this article with a warning that this is one of my meatier posts.  The Tenant Fee Ban is something I’ve been aware of for some time and in a sector which is becoming heavily more regulated (almost by the week it feels), the government seem to have no intention of slowing … More How is the impending Tenant Fee Ban going to affect York Landlords?

York Property Market Insights – Episode 4

Following my Brexit article last week and its impact on the York Property Market, I was interested in going into greater detail as to what has happened according to the various Index reports, namely Halifax, Nationwide, RICS and Land Registry.  It has made for some interesting reading, especially when you consider my previous Insights episode … More York Property Market Insights – Episode 4

How has Brexit affected the York Property Market?

Following the recent turn of events in the House of Commons, I’ve spoken with a number of home owners and landlords within the last week and had some delightful conversations about their expectations of how Brexit will affect the value of their property. Since the 2008/09 crash, the last 10 years has seen so much … More How has Brexit affected the York Property Market?

What types of properties sell the quickest in York?

In my last article, I wrote about some of the streets which have had the highest turnover of sales in York.  I wanted to deep-dive and find out what types of properties sell the quickest in York, i.e. flats, terraced houses, semi’s or detached homes, categorised by number of bedrooms etc and even breaking it … More What types of properties sell the quickest in York?

Which streets in York have the highest turnover of property sales?

The nature of what I do has me driving around the beautiful city of York every now and again and on my travels there are some streets that I’ve noticed that consistently have ‘For Sale’ boards plastered up and down them and then there are others where this is not the case.  In light of … More Which streets in York have the highest turnover of property sales?

York Property Market Insights – Episode 3

I realise it’s been some time since I’ve written a market insight episode so felt it about time to do so.  In the midst of the dreaded ‘B’ word, I have spoken with a number of landlords and homeowners, and I think to use the term ‘quietly cautious’ would be a fair representation which is to … More York Property Market Insights – Episode 3

Interesting York investment opportunity – potential to add value

I thought I’d share this property I found on Rightmove at the edge of Acombe, York with great potential to add value. Check out the video and link for more information. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-72307472.html

York – Street of the Week episode 2: Kitchener Street

I’ve always been a big fan of Kitchener Street. Great fundamentals and capital growth potential in droves with great access links to York City Centre as well as other amenities. See the below video for more information.

How much land in York is actually built on and what impact does this have on York property prices?

In my last article I mentioned how property prices were indicative of a number of factors, one of which being the level of supply and demand in the market.  York as a City has one of the highest average property prices in Yorkshire, circa £242,298.  As a side note, this compares favourably against the UK … More How much land in York is actually built on and what impact does this have on York property prices?

York – Street of the Week episode 1: Sails Drive

As the title suggests, I am going to review streets in York I’m particularly fond of over the coming months whether it be for investment potential, great fundamentals or simply just the scenery and wanted to start off with Sails Drive, YO10. See the below video for more information.

Brexit and the Selby housing market

Something I’ve been pondering for some time is what exactly are the consequences on the Selby housing market of staying in/leaving the EU following the referendum in June 2016.  There seem to be pros and cons to support both possibilities as expected.   Immigration: If we leave the EU, we can likely expect a tightening of … More Brexit and the Selby housing market

Buy to let stamp duty changes on Selby landlords. What’s the big deal? (Part 1)

I appreciate that this is a topic which has been talked about quite broadly since George Osborne’s autumn statement end of last year and the media has put a rather negative spin on things. However is it really the worst thing to happen in the world of buy to let investment in the Selby property market? According … More Buy to let stamp duty changes on Selby landlords. What’s the big deal? (Part 1)