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5 Surprising Reasons Why People Choose to Rent

5 Surprising Reasons Why People Choose to Rent

Posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2017

The numbers of households living in the private rented sector has doubled over the last ten years and this trend looks set to continue. According to a recent YouGov survey, it’s estimated almost one in four UK households will be renting privately by the end of 2021. Whilst the majority (30%) said they were renting to save a deposit...

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Historic Smokehouse and Chapel Going Under the Hammer

Historic Smokehouse and Chapel Going Under the Hammer

Posted on Thursday, November 9, 2017

Two unusual historic buildings - an old smokehouse in Harrogate and a large Grade II Listed former Methodist chapel in Ripon - are among the lots in the December auction by FSS Property. The sale at Pavilions of Harrogate on Thursday December 7 will also feature a broad selection of properties with guide prices starting at £75,000....

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FSS Welcomes Letting Industry Reform

FSS Welcomes Letting Industry Reform

Posted on Monday, November 6, 2017

FSS has been lobbying the Government for many years to urge full regulation of the letting industry and we are delighted that action is finally being taken. The long-awaited Draft Tenant Fees Bill has now been published, heralding a new era for the industry and, hopefully, the end of rogue agents. The Government has unveiled plans to...

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What are the advantages of selling a probate property under auction?

What are the advantages of selling a probate property under auction?

Posted on Monday, October 16, 2017

Selling the property assets of a deceased relative is a complex and challenging task for family members and auction is increasingly being seen as the quickest and most straightforward option. Probate property sales are a complicated business, and can cause additional stress and worry at an emotional time. The major asset, usually the house,...

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Helping an independent business find the perfect premises

Helping an independent business find the perfect premises

Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Our commercial property team really enjoy helping indie businesses find their ideal premises. So we were delighted to be involved recently with a lighting and homeware shop’s move to Harrogate town centre. Lighthouse Lighting & Living opened in Cold Bath Road on July 8, after owners Martin and Lisa Johnson relocated the business...

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Family Detached in Harrogate Busts Guide Price at Packed September Auction

Family Detached in Harrogate Busts Guide Price at Packed September Auction

Posted on Wednesday, October 4, 2017

  Variety was the name of the game at FSS’s September property auction and the huge range of lots meant it was by far the busiest sale of the year so far.   The packed room was no surprise to auctioneer Richard Smailes and his team, who had been busy showing potential bidders around the properties ahead of the big day....

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