Emsleys Blog

The government has announced a four-week national lockdown from 5th November to 2nd December 2020. In contrast to the national lockdown in March, estate agents will continue to operate throughout the period of tighter restrictions. Will… Read More

The government announced a local lockdown in Leeds on 25th September. Following Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday 12th October, Leeds has been placed in Tier Two – households cannot mix indoors and the rule of six applies outdoors. If… Read More

East Leeds boasts numerous pockets of nature and history, from Temple Newsam and Lotherton Hall to RSPB Fairburn Ings and RSPB St Aidan's. Another, perhaps lesser known, gem is Skipwith Common, located next to the historic Skipwith village… Read More

A York District Judge has concluded that ‘No DSS’ rental bans are against equality laws. ‘No DSS’ means Department of Social Services tenants cannot rent a specific property. The York County Court has recently made a ruling in what is being… Read More

The government has announced welcome changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) with immediate effect. The changes will apply until 31st March 2021 and will boost the housing market following the UK's lockdown.Buyers looking to purchase a… Read More

As the UK nears the end of its eleventh week in lockdown, we should all remember to prioritise our wellbeing. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment, without being distracted. It brings many benefits, from reduced stress to… Read More

If you are looking to start growing your own vegetables now is a great time to give it a go. There are several quick growing crops that can be grown in containers or grow bags and will be ready to eat within a few short weeks. Container… Read More

We are now open to the public by appointment only. The government has lifted restrictions on property valuations and viewings, so we’ve put a number of measures in place to protect our clients and our team. Property valuations In addition… Read More

From Wednesday 13th May, lockdown measures have been eased to allow house moves and property viewings to resume. The news is welcome for the many thousands of people whose moves had been put on hold due to the pandemic. The new guidance… Read More

The Woodlands is a charming period cottage dating back to the 1800s. If you’d like to own a piece of history, then look no further. Set in the heart of Oulton, The Woodlands was built on the site of a former tannery. It is believed… Read More

As a responsible local estate agent, we’re working remotely to limit the spread of COVID-19. However, we’re rising to the challenge presented by the coronavirus and are now able to offer all sellers and landlords the option of self-filming… Read More

Yesterday the press reported that the UK mortgage market is in ‘lockdown’. The situation isn’t as clear-cut as the headlines make it out to be – we’re here to allay your concerns and answer your questions. Can I still get a mortgage? At the… Read More