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June and July are traditionally the months when expats head back to a mild and frost-free UK to catch up with family and friends – and perhaps start the hunt for their ideal property ready for a more permanent move back home. North Yorkshire is a favourite destination for expats who are visiting – and those who are moving back....

If you were at our May auction you will have witnessed every single one of our lots sell at or above the asking price on the day. Auctions are ideal for those who want a quick sale and certainty from their buyer. Contracts exchange when the hammer falls and, when it comes to completing quickly and achieving a good price, we have an excellent...

When it comes to buying a home, most of us set out with a good idea of our top priorities – and the things we simply won’t negotiate on. Even so, the hunt for a property can be overwhelming. Read these tips from our Harrogate estate agency team on finding your perfect home and narrowing down the search. Shortlist your location...

Our May property auction was a huge success with all nine lots selling, some for considerably more than the asking price. One of the best performing was a prominent commercial property in Knaresborough Market Place which sold for £541,000, far exceeding the guide price of £450,000. Two garage storage lots did extremely well...

The latest FSS property auction will take place in Harrogate next week. The sale will begin at 3pm on Thursday 17 th May at Pavilions of Harrogate and all are welcome to attend. Lots include a detached bungalow in Killinghall, a contemporary duplex apartment in Wetherby and a former station master’s house between Harrogate and Ripon....

There comes a time for most expats when it feels right to move back to the UK, often to be closer to grandchildren or ageing parents, or to put down roots and have a property of their own before retirement. As one of the leading letting and estate agents in North Yorkshire, FSS is ideally placed to support British expats who are looking to...