Emsleys Blog

Well, putting aside the fact that I wish it has been a year of lettings in Provence, it has, unsurprisingly, been another challenging year - in some way even more so than 2020 was. Lockdown life It started with a depressing lockdown over… Read More

There will soon be new regulations around the provision of carbon monoxide alarms within your rented properties. Read More

The UN’s COP26 conference in Glasgow has pushed climate change back to the top of the UK government’s agenda. The government has recently announced its intentions to improve as many homes across the country as possible, aiming to ensure… Read More

As the autumn weather sets in across Yorkshire, you may be thinking about updating your home. Each week we value and sell beautiful properties bursting with design inspiration in Crossgates, Garforth, Rothwell, Sherburn in Elmet and the… Read More

We understand how competitive the property market is at the moment. If you’re buying your first home or moving up/down the property ladder, we can help you move. We’re seeing properties spend 20% less time on the market in 2021 versus 2020… Read More

June is almost here (hopefully bringing with it some sunshine!), but first it’s Spring Bank Holiday weekend. If you’re looking to make plans (whilst staying COVID-safe), there are plenty of outdoor activities and days out in the local area. Read More

The government has announced that the temporary changes to Right to Rent Checks will end on 21st June 2021. Once the changes are lifted, face-to-face and physical document checks will be required once again. Read More

According to the Office for National Statistics, UK house prices have seen the highest annual growth rate since 2008’s financial crisis. Yorkshire & the Humber has seen the highest increase across England, with prices soaring by 14% in… Read More

We've all spent a lot of time in our homes over the last year. If you've decided your décor is in need of a spruce, we've summarised some of the key interior trends in 2021. Art deco Art deco is characterised by geometric shapes and bold… Read More

The government recently announced their plans to publish a White Paper in the autumn, which will detail proposals to make the private rented sector fairer for landlords and tenants. At the state opening of Parliament on the 19th December… Read More

Earlier this the week the government announced that the eviction ban and changes to the notice period for ending a tenancy will be eased. Notice period The government extended the notice period for ending a tenancy as an emergency measure… Read More

With many landlords now wishing to sell their rental house, we are often asked for advice on the process, especially when the property is tenanted. Read More