Property
From forgotten villa to luxury apartments
BY the time Alex Cooper first pushed open the door of The Hollies in the winter of 2012, rain was pouring through the roof, the windows were boarded with metal sheets, and the interior had been hacked into a warren of small, lowceilinged rooms. “It...
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Cut cost of heating your home this winter
AT first glance, the problem seems simple: turn the heating on when it’s cold. But for millions of households, that decision now comes with anxiety, calculation and compromise. Barratt Redrow’s innovation lead Oliver Novakovic, who is working with...
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Winter mistake pushing up energy bills
BLOCKING radiators with furniture reduces heat circulation and efficiency, which can push up energy bills, shorten radiator lifespan, and even create fire hazards. Many don’t realise that it’s not just furniture that’s causing problems either....
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Former pub with 300 years of history
FOR generations it was a focal point of local life: both as a popular public house, and as a resting place for travelling circuit court judges. No. 91 Station Road in Ryhill, Wakefield, is part of a long story going back 300 years – even before the...
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Firm backs crackdown on rogue agents
GOVERNMENT plans to overhaul England’s leasehold system have won the support of a Yorkshire property management firm, which says long-promised reforms will finally crack down on rogue operators and protect homeowners from unfair practice. Leeds-based...
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Property market poised for 2026 rebound
YORKSHIRE estate agents predict renewed momentum for the property market following months of uncertainty ahead of the budget over tax reform, interest rates and the future of higher-value homes. Much of the pre-budget tension centred on rumours of...
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Airport turns surplus into new housing
WITH the UK facing one of the most severe housing shortages in decades, a project in North Yorkshire is showing how innovative thinking can provide affordable, energy-efficient homes quickly. A limited number of modular homes are available at Leeds...
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Lenders loosen rules to win new buyers
WHEN Kaysha Chappell started house hunting this year, she didn’t expect to find herself at the centre of a shifting mortgage landscape. New mortgage products have changed how much some lenders are prepared to offer home buyers and she secured a...
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Yorkshire housing market holds steady
YORKSHIRE’S housing market is ending 2025 on a steady footing, with solid regional growth, even as national uncertainty around the November Budget tempers sentiment and slows activity in highervalue areas. Figures from the Office for National...
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‘Lord of the Rings’ tower to be auctioned
WHAT remains of a once-imposing blackpainted mill on the East Yorkshire coast is about to go under the hammer - and with it, a piece of literary lore. Black Mill House in Waxholme, believed by some Tolkien enthusiasts to have inspired elements of The...
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Urgent call to fix housing for older people
TWENTY years ago, Irene Simmons and her husband Richard left London for Leeds to be closer to their son and young grandchildren. Their three bedroom semi in north Leeds offered exactly what they needed in retirement - space for family, a good...
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Ex rugby prop hits property milestone
JAMES Green has packed a lot into the last decade. Ten years as a Super League prop with Hull Kingston Rovers, stints with clubs across the north, and a side career in property that began while he was still pulling on his boots. Now, five years after...
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Buyers take a pause as market adjusts
DEMAND for highend homes is cooling across the UK, and Yorkshire is no exception, although the slowdown here appears less dramatic than in the South. Data from property website Zoopla shows that enquiries for homes priced over £500,000 fell by four per...
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Shortage sparks calls for more bungalows
FOR many people planning their later years, downsizing is less about cutting bills than about comfort, and for a large number of older people, that comfort is defined by a bungalow. With everything on one level, bungalows can offer ease of living and...
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Rental market cools ahead of reform bill
AFTER years of rent increases and intense competition, Yorkshire’s rental market is showing signs of easing, giving tenants more choice and a slight break in prices. rise in supply and a drop in demand are rebalancing the market across the...
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One of York’s great houses, situated on the edge of the Knavesmire
Distinguished Victorian villa facing the Knavesmire • C1860s, grade II listed • extensive accommodation equates to nearly 7000 sq ft • elegant rooms with high ceilings and ornate plasterwork • potential for self-contained accommodation on the second...
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Small builders struggle to gain ground
YORKSHIRE’S housing market is showing tentative signs of renewed life, but a raft of stubborn challenges – from planning delays to regulatory costs – continues to hold back small-scale housebuilding across the region, according to a Yorkshire finance...
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Yorkshire’s rental market outpaces capital
AS the summer market gathers pace, Yorkshire’s rental sector is quietly but noticeably outperforming the capital. While London often grabs the headlines, new figures from Linley & Simpson, which is part of the Lomond network of agents, suggest that the...
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Autumn brings signs of a healthy market
THE average asking price for a home in Yorkshire and Humber has dropped by 1.9 per cent in the last month, according to research by Rightmove. The property website’s latest House Price Index report said the average asking price for the region now...
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5 Mill Lane, Leeming Village | Northallerton
A Beautiful Period Former Vicarage. 6/7 Bedroom Accommodation. Well Presented Throughout. Substantial Garage with Parking for Multiple Cars. Large & Private Wrap Around Gardens. Accessible Location. EPC Rating D. Viewing by Appointment. Guide Price:...
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Home improvement costs going down
HOME insurance prices have dropped substantially in Yorkshire as competition across the market rises, according to an index. Quoted premiums in Yorkshire and the Humber have dropped by nine per cent over the past year – above the national average...
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Choosing a home upgrade that adds value
UNLESS you’ve been living under a (damp and mossy) rock, your Yorkshire home has probably been too hot for comfort this year as the Met Office confirmed spring 2025 was the warmest on record. Most homes in England were historically designed and built...
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LOW HALL,
Substantial, detached period house, not listed • in all 1.8 acres • significantly extended, hugely versatile accommodation of 4213 sq ft • 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 5 reception rooms • potential for 2-bedroom annexe • EPC rating F • range of traditional...
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WINNOW BARN, BACK LANE, RAINTON, YO7 3QB
A superb opportunity to purchase this newly converted barn, developed to the highest of standards throughout, with the benefit of Air Source heating, electric car charging point and 10 year structural warranty, providing excellent 5 bedroom family...
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Historic gothic hall with pool is £10m
IN 1242, a man named William Storrs gave his name to a rural estate in the Lune Valley. More than 800 years later, the site remains a prominent landmark, home to Storrs Hall, a Grade II listed gothic hall that is on the market for £10m. The 310-acre...
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Outstanding period house in one of the region’s finest villages
Detached period house, not listed • in all 0.8 acres • versatile living accommodation of more than 4100 sq ft • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms • EPC rating F • secure with high degree of privacy • outstanding landscaped gardens and grounds...
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A rare coastal gem with artistic roots
LONG before Barbara Hepworth became one of Britain’s most celebrated sculptors, she would spend childhood holidays in Robin Hood’s Bay. It was from the window of Beacholme, a 17th-century house perched on the edge of the sea, in the 1910s that she...
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Estate agents navigate ‘peculiar’ market
YORKSHIRE estate agents are calling this summer’s housing market both “peculiar” and “remarkable” as they navigate an unexpectedly unpredictable season for buying and selling homes. An “unusual” house price dip has been recorded in June after record...
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Charity seeks support to build extension
WHEN Leisa Burniston was interviewed for a role at Next Steps Mental Health Resource Centre, she was asked one key question: what was her vision for the charity? Her answer was clear: to create a one-stop hub where local organisations and charities...
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Lumby, South Milford, Near Leeds
An incredibly rare opportunity to purchase a stunning five bedroom, four bathroom Georgian Hall with attached three bedroom cottage all set within beautifully manicured gardens and parkland of just under four acres. The property is approached via...
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Five vital questions for homebuyers to ask
FOR many prospective house buyers, the excitement of viewing a property in the moment can quickly overshadow important due diligence. While location, layout, and natural light often top the list of priorities for buyers, experts warn that overlooking...
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ELMSALL BARN, Unrivalled and architecturally striking, this discreet and luxurious property exceeds all expectations
Pickering & Kirkbymoorside 4 miles Detached property with contemporary and bespoke interiors • grade II listed – superb conversion and newbuild • luxurious, substantial, versatile • house extends to more than 7300 sq ft • walled garden with outside...
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LUND HOUSE, One of the finest country houses between York and Beverley
Beverley 6 miles Driffield 7 miles Hull 14 miles York 24 miles Georgian country house circa 1813 and Victorian coach house • In all some 7.5 acres • versatile accommodation of more than 4100 sq ft • luxurious fixtures and fittings throughout •...
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Market shifts driving up housing costs
THE proportion of local authority areas in England where the average first-time buyer home falls in scope of stamp duty almost quadrupled in April, putting further pressure on people wanting to take their first step on the property ladder. Skipton...
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Chance to create home from former pool
AFORMER swimming pool where hundreds of children were taught to swim in the late 19th and early 20th centuries has gone on the open market after receiving planning permission to be transformed into a unique home. The Old Bath House building, in Low...
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Tie up a home deal as quickly as possible
WITH spring in full swing, momentum is growing around the property market – with many experts predicting a summer boom. Moreover, it’s likely to encourage homeowners – who were sitting on the fence about putting their house up for sale – to contact an...
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Factory sites replace collieries for builder
THE redevelopment of large former colliery sites and old housing estates has provided a huge amount of work for housebuilder Keepmoat over recent decades. These major regeneration projects have transformed land, once the heart of a community but left...
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Charity sets up crowdfunding for church
WHEN Robert Barber discovered that Holy Trinity Church in Denby Dale was going on the market he knew it could make the perfect new base for his community workshop. As the chairman of a small charity with limited funds, he assumed he wouldn’t make the...
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Spring brings optimism following change
THE latest report from Nationwide shows that the annual rate of house price growth held steady at 3.9 per cent in March, unchanged from February. However, the house price index shows that in Yorkshire and Humber the rate of growth increased to 5.2 per...
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Honest negotiation key to successful estate agency work
AS a visit to an airport bookstall testified, there are no end of reading options on the art of negotiation. The Harvard Law School defines it as reaching a mutual agreement through discussion and compromise. It is at the heart of what we all do on a...
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Move to… an Arts and Crafts home in North Yorkshire
Rossett Drive, Harrogate: This superb four/five bedroom Arts and Crafts style family home has been meticulously maintained by the current owners and has an abundance of period features. It has a fabulous south-westerly facing landscaped rear garden....
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Hidden costs of a new home every buyer should know
ANYONE who has lived in an old house will know all too well that there are always repairs to do. Sometimes they are minor issues, a dripping tap or a bit of rotten timber in a wooden window frame. But at other times they can be major and costly works...
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The Stables, North Dalton, York
A large home of distinction and character located in the pretty, The style and layout of these main reception rooms, located in to the large garage . The main, solid oak entrance door opens tranquil village of North Dalton, situated in the heart of the...
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Move to… a beautiful barn conversion
Northfield House, Main Street, Thorner, Leeds: A stunning double fronted four bedroom, two bathroom barn conversion with an abundance of character, high ceilings and period features. The property has landscaped gardens, fruit trees and a duck pond....
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SUNFLOWER COTTAGE, EAST END, AMPLEFORTH, YORK, YO62 4DA
3 Beds, 3 Bathrooms, 2 Reception Rooms A gorgeous 3 bedroom cottage with stylish features and private garden, tucked away in a pretty village in the Howardian Hills. Currently run as a very successful holiday let but could also be a wonderful second...
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Move to….a beautiful home in Harrogate
£899,950 High Green House, The Oval: This magnificent seven bedroom detached Victorian property sits on a quiet residential road, overlooking a well maintained garden square. The superbly restored family home includes a self-contained apartment and...
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The planning changes for Yorkshire communities
THE vitality of rural communities across Yorkshire and beyond is at a crossroads. The planning system, pivotal to shaping our towns and countryside, is undergoing significant reform under the Labour Government, offering a chance for positive...
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The one rule to remember when you enter any home...
SOMETHING that sticks in the mind of Roman Kemp (son of Spandau Ballet musician and Eastenders actor, Martin Kemp) is the great consideration shown by a Royal visitor to his parents’ home. He remembers all too well that meeting with Kate, the Princess...
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This is what you’re actually paying your estate agent for
AS we look ahead across the expanse of 2025, one thing has become very clear in the estate agency sector, which is the disparity and difference between estate agencies. Those with exceptional client care, sales journey and most importantly getting...
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Outlook for the mortgage market in 2025 is optimistic
AS we begin 2025, it’s safe to say that the last year has been a year of ups and downs. However, overall feelings across the board are that there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. The mortgage market is moving in the right direction – even if...
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Don’t forget the homeless as we head into the new year
THROUGHOUT 2024 I have written a number of articles focusing on architectural design and how design can be a positive influence in the way we live as individuals and corporately as a community. We are thankful to live in a country currently free from...
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Make sure that your solar panels work efficiently
For this weekend’s property news, see page 24 of main newspaper
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Country houses should work with natural surroundings
FOR many, a big part of the country living dream is rural landscapes and the views they offer and there have been various claims as to the price boosting virtues of a good view. Purplebricks, the online estate agent, suggested that buyers were willing...
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Move to….a home with links to the region’s wartime past £825,000 £550,000
All Saints School, South Baileygate, Pontefract: This six bedroom detached home in a historic building has been impressively refurbished. It features a former underground air raid bunker comprising interconnected rooms, ideal for storage or a gym....
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The couple creating a divine home
WHEN David and Aga Chandler started searching for a larger family home, a church conversion wasn’t on their radar. With two growing children, now ages 13 and 16, they needed more space but were finding it hard to find a bigger property on a tight...
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£850,000 Move to… a riverside property
Riversedge, Knaresborough: This magnificent four bedroom home, originally constructed in 1961, has spacious interiors laid out over four floors, each arranged to maximise the riverside views. Its location combines the serenity of riverside living with...
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Move to….a home with an indoor swimming pool
Pinheiros, Linton: This sensational five double bedroom family home on Muddy Lane boasts luxurious living with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The property includes a leisure facility, complete with nine-metre indoor swimming pool and gym....
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Housing market always bounces back following negativity
MY articles in recent months have coincided with events that have prompted high-profile media coverage with the General Election in July, the Budget at the end of October and, as I write, the outcome of the USA presidential election. When such events...
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Rural housing targets: are they must haves or madness?
HOUSING targets, greying the Green Belt, policy consultations – planning is a hot topic and with the Government pinning their growth agenda on housebuilding, unlocking the planning system to boost the building of new homes is a top priority. Solving...
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Why portraiture past and present is so vital to a home
WHEN the National Portrait Gallery in London opened in 1856 it was the first of its kind anywhere in the world. Its aim was to display paintings, drawings and a few sculptures, usually busts, of the great and the good in British history. Photographic...
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Agents who overvalue your home could cost you dear
ARE you gullible? I ask this as there is an increasingly growing trend amongst some estate agents to heavily overvalue property, in a poorly conceived logic of simply getting property onto their books at whatever cost. One of the worst examples I have...
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