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2026 Property Outlook

2026 Property Outlook

Posted on Friday, January 16, 2026

Is the Market Finally on the Move? After a turbulent few years, from the impact of Covid to inflation spikes, 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for the UK property market. At FSS, we’ve seen hesitation start to ease. Confidence is slowly returning. For many buyers and sellers across Yorkshire, the question isn’t if...

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Base Rate Cut to 3.75%

Base Rate Cut to 3.75%

Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2025

What It Means for Mortgages, Buyers and Homeowners in Harrogate   What’s happened? The Bank of England has today cut the base interest rate to 3.75%, marking its fourth reduction in 2025 and the lowest rate in nearly three years. The move follows a sharper-than-expected fall in inflation to 3.2% and growing economic...

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What the Budget Means for the Property Market

What the Budget Means for the Property Market

Posted on Friday, November 28, 2025

This year’s Budget was quieter than expected for housing, but it delivered something more valuable: Clarity. With speculation finally over and some economic forecasts improving, homeowners, buyers and landlords now have a clearer view of the year ahead.   A Stable Outlook, Driven by Falling Rates One of the most important...

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Why Harrogate Continues to Stand Out

Why Harrogate Continues to Stand Out

Posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Harrogate has always been a desirable place to call home. Across every conversation we’re having, one theme keeps coming up: people don’t just move to Harrogate for a house, they move for a lifestyle.   What’s Changing in Harrogate The town continues to invest in its centre, green spaces and independent...

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A Standout Victorian Residence on Harrogate’s Otley Road

A Standout Victorian Residence on Harrogate’s Otley Road

Posted on Monday, November 3, 2025

Few properties capture Harrogate’s architectural heritage and potential quite like Westray House - a beautifully proportioned Victorian villa set on the sought-after Otley Road, directly overlooking Harrogate’s protected 200-acre Stray. Combining scale, character, and opportunity, this impressive home represents a rare chance...

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Renters’ Rights Bill Moves to Final Stage

Renters’ Rights Bill Moves to Final Stage

Posted on Friday, September 19, 2025

The Renters’ Rights Bill   is back in the spotlight, with the government confirming it will return to the House of Lords on 14 October 2025. This marks the final stage before it can become law, and landlords now only have a matter of weeks to prepare.   What’s changing? While the finer details are still...

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