Local Housing Market and Estate Agency News

Market Insights September '23

Don't miss out on your dream home

Looking to move? Wondering if you should put your property on the market before you start looking? Answer: You should always put your own property on the market first. If you don’t put your property on the market, you could miss out on your dream home.

Market Insights September '23

What could you do with an extra £5,200 in your pocket?

While the press and housing industry are saying the housing market is slow, Preston Baker's results are telling a different story. Our way of selling houses, using our Property Launch model, is getting home movers on average £5,200 more for their homes against a non-launch model, and we have sold 97% of the properties we have listed in Q3 2023 to date.

Market Insights August '23

Add value to your home with an improved EPC rating

Sellers of homes with improved EPC ratings see increases in value of as much as 15%, or almost £56,000, shows new research from Rightmove.

Market Insights August '23

Preston Baker 2023 Official Gala Sponsor for Tadcaster York Sport Swim Squad

Preston Baker Land & New Homes is delighted to support the Tadcaster York Sport Swim Squad as the 2023 Official Gala Sponsor.

Market Insights August '23

Positive news for housing market

The housing market is showing resilience, with industry data showing increased activity, mortgage lenders cutting rates, and house prices still some £45,000 (+19%) above pre-Covid levels.

Welcome Jade!

Jade loves helping people to buy and sell houses and to support them from start to finish

Market Insights July '23

Good news for housing market as UK interest rates start to come down as inflation falls

There’s good news for the housing market this week as mortgage rates start to ease.

Market Insights July '23

Buyer demand for homes resilient

There remains strong demand for homes, with right-priced homes still attracting motivated buyers, reports Rightmove in its latest House Price Index report published this week.

Preston Baker Associate Carol passionate about helping home movers in Harrogate and North Leeds

Carol excited to help people in the Harrogate and North Leeds area with all of their home move requirements