Lettings

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

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

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

As the country nears the end of its first week in effective ‘lockdown’, the government has issued guidance for those moving house during this difficult period.

We don’t know about you, but we’re tired of all the plastic packaging needed for our weekly supermarket shops. From plastic encased dried food and spices, to single use plastic bottles for liquid soap, shampoo and washing up liquid… the… Read More

The Lettings landscape is constantly changing and 2020 will be no different. The government announced plans to make changes to the eviction process in April 2019. In July last year, it launched a consultation on the proposed abolition of… Read More

We're delighted to announce our Lettings team has been awarded Gold Winner for Lettings in the North at The Guild Awards 2020. The team was selected from a strong shortlist of Guild members from the North of England at a ceremony in London… Read More

We’ve partnered with Property Passport, a new tenant referencing system aiming to speed up the rental process for both landlords and tenants. Property Passport is free to use and allows tenants to complete an initial check to ensure they… Read More

Under The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, electrical tests could become mandatory for rental properties from April this year. Landlords need to be aware of the impending changes in the… Read More

From improving up curb appeal and cleaning windows and doors, to lighting lamps and making fresh bread or coffee, there’s an abundance of advice out there on how best to present your property for viewings. However, an often-overlooked area… Read More

Yorkshire is teeming with history and points of interest. East Leeds too has its own fair share of fascinating history and facts – we’ve summarised some of our favourites... Monopoly estate. A new Avant Homes development in Crossgates… Read More