York Rental Market Index – March 2021

Key Headlines: Average rent in York according to Rightmove was £916 per calendar month showing a 10.88% increase year-on-year. Rents grew in YO1, YO24, YO30 & YO31 New instructions to the market down 9.58% year on year 233 properties Let Agreed in March 2021, an uplift of 59.59% from the same time last year. Detailed … More York Rental Market Index – March 2021

Top 20 Most Affordable Streets in Acomb, York – Number 19

Top 20 most affordable streets in Acomb, York. Today we’re at number 19. Watch the video in the link below for more information #york #property #yorklife https://youtu.be/DMOJwq8dLQc

York Buy To Let Property Of The Week – 21/06/2019

This property would form a fantastic buy to let property – check the video in the link below to find out why. https://youtu.be/N2iORpwQP98 https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-82696475.html

Top 20 Most Affordable Streets in Acomb – number 20

Top 20 most affordable streets in Acomb, York. Today we’re at number 20 which is… Well you’ll just have to watch the video to find out #york #property #yorklife https://youtu.be/woI7Btx2mls

York Buy To Let Property Of The Week – 13/06/2019

Check out this two bed terraced house just off Leeman Road, a great addition to any landlord’s portfolio #york #property #yorklife https://youtu.be/sx-VA2oNRow https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-72185260.html

Tenant Fees Act 2019

Landlords, you may want to be aware of changes in legislation which have recently come into force. Hopefully this video will provide some clarity. https://youtu.be/pHNicOImjWk Applicable from 1st June 2019: Tenant Fee Permitted Payments – what Agents and Landlords can now charge tenants under Assured Shorthold Tenancies: https://static.propertylogic.net/website/1434624912/tenant_fees_schedule.pdf New How To Rent Guide which must … More Tenant Fees Act 2019

York Buy To Let Property Of The Week 22/05/2019

Looking for your next Buy To Let Investment in York? Why not check this one out! #york #yorklife #property https://youtu.be/kboPLm2NK3M https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-62393304.html

How long do York Properties take to sell?

Last week, in my latest Market Insights article, I touched on a number of points in the York Property Market, one of which being Time on Market i.e. the average amount of time a property takes to sell. I wanted to assess how long some properties for sale in York stay on the market. Before … More How long do York Properties take to sell?

York Buy To Let Property Of The Week – 25/04/2019

Saw this fantastic two bed mid-terraced house on Kensington Street in York and had to get over there and share it. Great area, great property, great yield of 4.61%. Most importantly, amazing Capital Growth! https://youtu.be/QHoIM0MhWo8 https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-71317003.htm

York Buy To Let Property of the week – 19/04/2019

Check out this fantastic end terrace property which would make a great buy to let property. On the market with Bishops Personal Agents – It would conservatively rent for £700 per calendar month equating to a 5.09% yield. Check out the following link for more info: https://youtu.be/czOesNGPiEI https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/fullscreen/image-gallery.html?propertyId=71232058&photoIndex=

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?

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.

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)

Impact of floods on York & Selby property market

Given the catastrophic event towards the end of last year which has had a detrimental effect on York & Selby, I question the impact on property prices and the property market in these areas and you might be surprised with the results. Looking back Over the last sixteen years York has flooded on a number of … More Impact of floods on York & Selby property market

January 2016 Yorkshire Property Monthly

An interesting month in the Yorkshire property market. According to the Homelet rental index the average rent in November 2015 was £626 pcm, a 0.8% increase from the previous month and an uplift of 3.1% from the previous year. This was just shy of the national rental growth of 3.8% (excluding London). This indicates strong … More January 2016 Yorkshire Property Monthly