Property News In Leeds

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Post-election Honeymoon Period 25 July 2024

* As the Starmers settle into Downing Street, homeowners across the nation might now being reconsidering their plans for moving house.

* The lead up to a General Election typically creates uncertainty and a slowdown in the housing market. This year was no exception – although the impact was more muted as successive interest rate rises had already stifled demand.... Read More

Olympic Legacy 17 July 2024

* As we await the opening of the Paris Olympics, it"s a fitting time to look back on the legacy achieved since the London 2012 Olympic Games.

* The London games cost £8.8 billion to stage but had already delivered £14.2 billion in economic value by 2014, with sustainable long term outcomes for the community.... Read More

The Race To Rent 10 July 2024

* With peak rental season underway, homes to rent continue to be in high demand and are renting quickly. The median time on the market from listing to finding a renter is just 12 days meaning that over half of all homes are being rented in less than 2 weeks.... Read More

Anyone For Tennis? 03 July 2024

* As the 137th Wimbledon Championship gets underway, those inspired to recreate their favourite match moments at home will find a choice of 1,050 homes currently available to buy across the country which come complete with their own tennis court.

* With a median price tag of £1.... Read More

Who, How & Why? 27 June 2024

* Around half of HMO (house in multiple occupation) landlords surveyed said that they use their property or portfolio as their sole source of income.

* Despite the challenges of managing HMOs, the survey revealed that nearly half of the properties were self-managed by landlords.... Read More

Summer Solstice 20 June 2024

* The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and is celebrated around the world. This year, in the northern hemisphere, it will fall on the 20th June at 21: 51 BST.

* The longest day has 16 hours and 38 minutes of daylight, almost 9 hours longer than the shortest day of the year.... Read More

New Tenancies In Summer 12 June 2024

* As many start to think about the end of term and summer holidays, letting agents are gearing up for a busy few months. Around a third of all new tenancies for the year will start in the next 3 months.

* On average, a third of new rental contracts start during July, August and September according to data covering 2016-2024 from Dataloft Rental Market Analytics by PriceHubble.... Read More

Pedal Power 06 June 2024

* Cycling is good for our health and wellbeing and, because it is one of the most sustainable modes of transport, it"s good for the planet too. That"s why we mark World Bicycle Day every June, to encourage more people to take to two wheels.

* The number of people riding bikes shifted up a gear after the pandemic, as did the distances they covered.... Read More

Detached Homes Lead The way To Summer 29 May 2024

* House prices rose by 1.8% in the year to March. House prices grew by 1.8% in the year to March, back in positive territory for the first time since last August – and stronger than at any time since April 2023.

* Detached homes led the way with 2.... Read More

Sales Price Snakes & Ladders 23 May 2024

* The average asking price of homes being listed for sale on Rightmove has climbed by 0.8% in the last month, to a new high of £375,131.

* The top-of-the-ladder sector is driving price growth, with 4-bed detached and 5+-bed properties increasing 1.... Read More

Fairer Renting 16 May 2024

* The Renters (Reform) Bill is one of the most significant pieces of legislation for private renters and landlords in the past 30 years. At the end of April, it went through its third reading in the House of Commons.

* The government has said it will delay the ban on Section 21 evictions to relieve pressures on court time.... Read More

Cash Is King 10 May 2024

* There is a strong presence of cash buyers in the market. 35% of sales in Great Britain are currently cash, compared to 30% the same month the year before.

*The proportion of cash buyers has risen in all regions over the last year, with the exception of Scotland.... Read More