As your local property experts, we thought we’d share with you our insight into the Leeds property market and give you an update as to which areas are set to take off this coming year in terms of investment properties.

1. Beeston

Beeston is a real up and coming area, with a population of over 22,000 diverse residents and planned expansions in infrastructure by the local council, the future is looking as bright as the street lamps that dot the well-lit streets across the area.
Average house prices are just shy of £127,500 which means in proportion to the UK average of £260,230 the difference is huge, as the average UK price is double the average price of a property in Beeston. All the more reason to snap up property now before the inevitable rise.

2. Hyde Park

Hyde Park is well established in the Leeds property market as the Go-to regarding any type of buy-to-let investment. And with an average property price of £222,756 just below the UK average of £260,230, it’s a complete no-brainer.
Hyde Park is a famous destination for students and tourists alike due to its vibrant nightlife and high-quality street food and restaurants. It is within close proximity to the city centre proper, the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Law school and the Leeds general infirmary alongside the famous Woodhouse moor and Burley park, so there’s no shortage of places to go.

3. Harehills

harehills

Harehills is an area of Leeds that’s slowly finding its way into the spotlight, having been known alongside Chapeltown to be a high-quality area in the past prior to the collapse of the British manufacturing sector, we are beginning to see a shift back to this status post-2011 with the growth of the services sector in the inner-city area.
with an average house price of only £108,401 substantially below the UK average of £260,230 It’s highly recommended to buy a property in this area. In a certain postcode, a house was sold for £95,700 in 2017, but that same property is now worth £140,000 in 2022. The ROI is incredible.

Get in touch with us.

switch properties are your local property experts in the Central and South Leeds areas.

Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk.

Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information, such as our pricing structure and our process.

As your local property experts, we thought we’d share with you our insight into the Leeds property market and give you an update as to which areas are set to take off this coming year in terms of investment properties.

1. Beeston

Beeston is a real up and coming area, with a population of over 22,000 diverse residents and planned expansions in infrastructure by the local council, the future is looking as bright as the street lamps that dot the well-lit streets across the area.
Average house prices are just shy of £127,500 which means in proportion to the UK average of £260,230 the difference is huge, as the average UK price is double the average price of a property in Beeston. All the more reason to snap up property now before the inevitable rise.

2. Hyde Park

Hyde Park is well established in the Leeds property market as the Go-to regarding any type of buy-to-let investment. And with an average property price of £222,756 just below the UK average of £260,230, it’s a complete no-brainer.
Hyde Park is a famous destination for students and tourists alike due to its vibrant nightlife and high-quality street food and restaurants. It is within close proximity to the city centre proper, the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Law school and the Leeds general infirmary alongside the famous Woodhouse moor and Burley park, so there’s no shortage of places to go.

3. Harehills

harehills

Harehills is an area of Leeds that’s slowly finding its way into the spotlight, having been known alongside Chapeltown to be a high-quality area in the past prior to the collapse of the British manufacturing sector, we are beginning to see a shift back to this status post-2011 with the growth of the services sector in the inner-city area.
with an average house price of only £108,401 substantially below the UK average of £260,230 It’s highly recommended to buy a property in this area. In a certain postcode, a house was sold for £95,700 in 2017, but that same property is now worth £140,000 in 2022. The ROI is incredible.

Get in touch with us.

switch properties are your local property experts in the Central and South Leeds areas.

Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk.

Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information, such as our pricing structure and our process.

So, what’s happening?

As part of the Government’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050, it has announced plans to encourage households to replace gas boilers with low carbon heating options, including heat pumps. At present in the UK, 22 million homes are heated by natural gas. However, the Government has set 2035 as the time after which it wants no new gas boilers to be sold and they are introducing a scheme to incentivise people to replace their boilers. So, what does this mean for you? In this article, we explain the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and how it will work.

What is the scheme?

The proposal is that a £5,000 grant will be offered from April 2022 to those living in England and Wales as part of the £450 million Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has enthusiastically stated that the new grants will help homeowners make the switch from gas boilers to low carbon heating options sooner, without costing extra, making ‘Going Green’ a better choice when a boiler needs upgrading. Information regarding how to apply for the £5000 grant will be given by the Government closer to when the scheme begins in April 2022. This grant will cover any energy efficient heating system, including heat pumps.

What is a Heat Pump? How Do They Work?

A heat pump is an electric device that extracts warmth from the air outside, a water source or the ground and then transfers it to our homes at a higher temperature. This produces heat that can then be used to heat our homes and water. At its most basic, it is a reverse air conditioning unit, which is mainly used to cool.

how heat pumps work

Pumps that extract warmth from the air – ‘air source heat pumps’ – are similar in appearance to air-conditioning units and are installed outside of a property. The size of the pump will depend on how much heat is needed to be generated for the size of your home.

Heat pumps that extract warmth from the ground – ‘ground source heat pumps’ – will need enough outside space so that shallow trenches or boreholes can be dug to accommodate them.

Are Heat Pumps Energy Efficient?

Heat pumps require electricity to run, but their energy-efficiency credentials come from the fact that they don’t burn fuel to generate heat. A heat pump will be most effective in well-insulated properties. In addition, the electricity network is undergoing large decarbonisation projects making it more environmentally friendly.

Are there Alternatives to a Heat Pump?

With many different types of properties in the UK, there will need to be differing types of new, low-carbon heating solutions, including hydrogen-ready boilers. Hydrogen-ready boilers are like gas boilers but can burn both natural gas and hydrogen. Linking one to the central heating system would mean a significant reduction to the carbon emissions from a residential property.

Are Heat Pumps Expensive to Buy?

In short, yes. Presently, a heat pump reportedly costs anywhere between £5,000 to £18,000. The cost all depends on the type of pump and size of your property. With the cost of living steadily rising, this figure seems alarming. The good news is that the Government expects prices to fall at a significant rate by 2025. As an example of this, renewable energy group, Octopus Energy have reported on their website that they believe that they can reduce the cost of heat pumps to be in line with the cost of natural gas boilers by April 2022 when bought with funds from the government grant.

The government is committed to decarbonising our homes and the boiler upgrade scheme is one of the initiatives to facilitate this goal. Do your research but a £5,000 grant is significant and could help you get started on your property’s green journey.

Get in touch with us.

switch properties are your local property experts in the South and Central Leeds areas.

Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk.

Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information, such as our pricing structure and our process.

So, what’s happening?

As part of the Government’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050, it has announced plans to encourage households to replace gas boilers with low carbon heating options, including heat pumps. At present in the UK, 22 million homes are heated by natural gas. However, the Government has set 2035 as the time after which it wants no new gas boilers to be sold and they are introducing a scheme to incentivise people to replace their boilers. So, what does this mean for you? In this article, we explain the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and how it will work.

What is the scheme?

The proposal is that a £5,000 grant will be offered from April 2022 to those living in England and Wales as part of the £450 million Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has enthusiastically stated that the new grants will help homeowners make the switch from gas boilers to low carbon heating options sooner, without costing extra, making ‘Going Green’ a better choice when a boiler needs upgrading. Information regarding how to apply for the £5000 grant will be given by the Government closer to when the scheme begins in April 2022. This grant will cover any energy efficient heating system, including heat pumps.

What is a Heat Pump? How Do They Work?

A heat pump is an electric device that extracts warmth from the air outside, a water source or the ground and then transfers it to our homes at a higher temperature. This produces heat that can then be used to heat our homes and water. At its most basic, it is a reverse air conditioning unit, which is mainly used to cool.

how heat pumps work

Pumps that extract warmth from the air – ‘air source heat pumps’ – are similar in appearance to air-conditioning units and are installed outside of a property. The size of the pump will depend on how much heat is needed to be generated for the size of your home.

Heat pumps that extract warmth from the ground – ‘ground source heat pumps’ – will need enough outside space so that shallow trenches or boreholes can be dug to accommodate them.

Are Heat Pumps Energy Efficient?

Heat pumps require electricity to run, but their energy-efficiency credentials come from the fact that they don’t burn fuel to generate heat. A heat pump will be most effective in well-insulated properties. In addition, the electricity network is undergoing large decarbonisation projects making it more environmentally friendly.

Are there Alternatives to a Heat Pump?

With many different types of properties in the UK, there will need to be differing types of new, low-carbon heating solutions, including hydrogen-ready boilers. Hydrogen-ready boilers are like gas boilers but can burn both natural gas and hydrogen. Linking one to the central heating system would mean a significant reduction to the carbon emissions from a residential property.

Are Heat Pumps Expensive to Buy?

In short, yes. Presently, a heat pump reportedly costs anywhere between £5,000 to £18,000. The cost all depends on the type of pump and size of your property. With the cost of living steadily rising, this figure seems alarming. The good news is that the Government expects prices to fall at a significant rate by 2025. As an example of this, renewable energy group, Octopus Energy have reported on their website that they believe that they can reduce the cost of heat pumps to be in line with the cost of natural gas boilers by April 2022 when bought with funds from the government grant.

The government is committed to decarbonising our homes and the boiler upgrade scheme is one of the initiatives to facilitate this goal. Do your research but a £5,000 grant is significant and could help you get started on your property’s green journey.

Get in touch with us.

switch properties are your local property experts in the South and Central Leeds areas.

Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk.

Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information, such as our pricing structure and our process.

Leeds city council comes down heavy on non-compliant properties

Ms Rashid, of Wetherby Road pled guilty to five charges under the Environmental Protection Act and was forced to pay £2,799 in costs and fines at Kirklees Magistrates court. Ms Rashid ended up in court after ignoring a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice issued by a council environmental action officer and continually failing to engage with council officers.

Enforcement officers intervened following complaints and having issued the necessary warning letters, they proceeded to issue a Community Protection Notice to compel Ms Rashid to take appropriate action and clear up the waste. Council officers had to step in and clear the dangerous waste from the properties front yard, despite continued efforts to engage with the property owner.

Community Protection Notices direct people to stop causing a problem that is having a detrimental impact on the quality of life of people in their neighbourhood. As the legal notice was ignored, Ms Rashid was issued with the £100 Fixed Penalty Notice. The penalty notice remained unpaid, so Ms Rashid was prosecuted through the courts to impose a fine and recover the costs of removing the waste

Wetherby Road Property

Compliancy is not something that can be ignored, especially within the property industry.

Ms. Rashid appeared to have been a private landlord that was not utilising an agency, had she been using an agency, the issues at the property would not have reached this point. As agencies such as switch properties are obligated to conduct multiple inspections on the property throughout the tenancy and report any issues to the landlord.

Had Ms. Rashid been kept in the loop as to what was happening, and that what she was doing at the property was incorrect and needed to be resolved immediately, it is possible that she would not be having the £2799 fine served to her.

Source: Leeds City Council

Get in touch with us.

switch properties are your local property experts in the South and Central Leeds areas.

Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk.

Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information, such as our pricing structure and our process.

Leeds city council comes down heavy on non-compliant properties

Ms Rashid, of Wetherby Road pled guilty to five charges under the Environmental Protection Act and was forced to pay £2,799 in costs and fines at Kirklees Magistrates court. Ms Rashid ended up in court after ignoring a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice issued by a council environmental action officer and continually failing to engage with council officers.

Enforcement officers intervened following complaints and having issued the necessary warning letters, they proceeded to issue a Community Protection Notice to compel Ms Rashid to take appropriate action and clear up the waste. Council officers had to step in and clear the dangerous waste from the properties front yard, despite continued efforts to engage with the property owner.

Community Protection Notices direct people to stop causing a problem that is having a detrimental impact on the quality of life of people in their neighbourhood. As the legal notice was ignored, Ms Rashid was issued with the £100 Fixed Penalty Notice. The penalty notice remained unpaid, so Ms Rashid was prosecuted through the courts to impose a fine and recover the costs of removing the waste

Wetherby Road Property

Compliancy is not something that can be ignored, especially within the property industry.

Ms. Rashid appeared to have been a private landlord that was not utilising an agency, had she been using an agency, the issues at the property would not have reached this point. As agencies such as switch properties are obligated to conduct multiple inspections on the property throughout the tenancy and report any issues to the landlord.

Had Ms. Rashid been kept in the loop as to what was happening, and that what she was doing at the property was incorrect and needed to be resolved immediately, it is possible that she would not be having the £2799 fine served to her.

Source: Leeds City Council

Get in touch with us.

switch properties are your local property experts in the South and Central Leeds areas.

Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk.

Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information, such as our pricing structure and our process.

As a responsible landlord, you do everything you can to ensure that your tenants are responsible and behave properly. Unfortunately, this isn’t always successful and on rare occasions there can be issues with tenants. Ordinarily one person wouldn’t be held liable for the actions of someone else and this is also typically true for a landlord’s liability when their tenant misbehaves. It is important to note, though, that this isn’t always the case and, in some instances, a landlord can be held liable for the actions of their tenants.

What is liability?

Just so we are clear on what we are talking about here, liability means to be held legally responsible for something. So, in this case, this means a landlord would be legally responsible for their tenant’s actions and could be prosecuted.

What could landlords be liable for?

If a landlord knows that a tenant is engaging in criminal activity and does nothing about this, then the landlord could be held liable for that criminal activity or at least be prosecuted for facilitating a crime.
Albeit for a commercial property, there is already legal precedent where a landlord knew about the criminal activity of their tenants, carried on accepting rent and did not report it to the authorities.
This landlord was prosecuted and handed a suspended jail sentence. If you, as a landlord are aware of criminal activity by a tenant you should take legal advice and report it to the authorities.
Common areas in a shared property are always complicated. If you own the building and let out individual flats or rooms with common areas, then you are responsible for the common areas.
It is illegal, for example to smoke in communal areas of a property and if a landlord knowingly allows tenants to smoke in communal areas which could cause harm to non-smokers in the property, the landlord could be held legally liable in any claim.
Injuries caused to either tenants or visitors to a premises caused by the property being in a poor state of repair, no matter the reason. It is important to note that a tenant could make modifications to a property or cause damage to a property that could cause injury. As a landlord has an express duty to inspect and maintain their properties, if they do not, even if it is the tenant who has caused the damage, the landlord is liable for any injuries. There was a case in 2012 where a tenant had removed the banisters to the stairs some 20 years before. The landlord had visited the property on many occasions but did nothing to rectify the bannisters. A contractor fell due to the bannisters not being present and injured themselves. The landlord was prosecuted for this injury for failure to prevent the injury.
Clearly, in most circumstances a landlord is not liable for the actions of their tenants, but there are a few instances where a landlord could be held liable and prosecuted. This is a complex area of law and a landlord should take legal advice in any events where they are not sure.

Get in touch with us.

switch properties are your local property experts in the South and Central Leeds areas.

Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk.

Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information, such as our pricing structure and our process.

As a responsible landlord, you do everything you can to ensure that your tenants are responsible and behave properly. Unfortunately, this isn’t always successful and on rare occasions there can be issues with tenants. Ordinarily one person wouldn’t be held liable for the actions of someone else and this is also typically true for a landlord’s liability when their tenant misbehaves. It is important to note, though, that this isn’t always the case and, in some instances, a landlord can be held liable for the actions of their tenants.

What is liability?

Just so we are clear on what we are talking about here, liability means to be held legally responsible for something. So, in this case, this means a landlord would be legally responsible for their tenant’s actions and could be prosecuted.

What could landlords be liable for?

If a landlord knows that a tenant is engaging in criminal activity and does nothing about this, then the landlord could be held liable for that criminal activity or at least be prosecuted for facilitating a crime.
Albeit for a commercial property, there is already legal precedent where a landlord knew about the criminal activity of their tenants, carried on accepting rent and did not report it to the authorities.
This landlord was prosecuted and handed a suspended jail sentence. If you, as a landlord are aware of criminal activity by a tenant you should take legal advice and report it to the authorities.
Common areas in a shared property are always complicated. If you own the building and let out individual flats or rooms with common areas, then you are responsible for the common areas.
It is illegal, for example to smoke in communal areas of a property and if a landlord knowingly allows tenants to smoke in communal areas which could cause harm to non-smokers in the property, the landlord could be held legally liable in any claim.
Injuries caused to either tenants or visitors to a premises caused by the property being in a poor state of repair, no matter the reason. It is important to note that a tenant could make modifications to a property or cause damage to a property that could cause injury. As a landlord has an express duty to inspect and maintain their properties, if they do not, even if it is the tenant who has caused the damage, the landlord is liable for any injuries. There was a case in 2012 where a tenant had removed the banisters to the stairs some 20 years before. The landlord had visited the property on many occasions but did nothing to rectify the bannisters. A contractor fell due to the bannisters not being present and injured themselves. The landlord was prosecuted for this injury for failure to prevent the injury.
Clearly, in most circumstances a landlord is not liable for the actions of their tenants, but there are a few instances where a landlord could be held liable and prosecuted. This is a complex area of law and a landlord should take legal advice in any events where they are not sure.

Get in touch with us.

switch properties are your local property experts in the South and Central Leeds areas.

Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk.

Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information, such as our pricing structure and our process.

Whats going on in Central Leeds?

we want to give you all our monthly update on the property market in Central Leeds so you can make an informed decision if you decide to invest. We might sometimes post a little later into the month due to the time it takes to collect and analyze data.

 

Central Leeds is a Stable Market

monthly pricing central leeds

Central Leeds has always been viewed as a great investment due to its reliable stability in terms of price growth. Why leave your money sitting in a bank inflating and becoming less valuable when you can stick it into a property where you know demand will always remain constant? As you’ll see later in the report the demographics of Central Leeds contribute greatly to its reliable pricing.

 

Central Leeds is experiencing high levels of growth

central leeds price growth

26% over 5 years is certainly something to behold. this quite significantly beats out various other forms of investment such as index funds and dashing money into a savings account. Why? because you cannot rent out for passive income/live inside an index fund or savings account. Purchasing property, especially in an area where you know there will be constant growth and investment, is one of the best financial choices you can make.

 

Colossal amounts of development

Central Leeds development

An absolutely huge £1 billion of investment flooding into Central Leeds, is bound to wash that flow of cash over every sector of the local economy and cause further development and generate buzz. 657 applications with an 87% success rate translates to 571-572 projects approved for development.
Source: PlanningPipe

Whats Driving this constant and steady market?

demographics

One word: Demographics.
This is the key to understanding the secret sauce behind the stability of the Central Leeds market.
its clear to see there there is a large contingent of the population that is both young (~26% for 20-24 + ~10% for 15-19) and politically left leaning.
Though this may be speculative and stereotypical in nature, a young – left wing demographic typically translates to being students staying within rented accommodation.
But you wouldn’t need a graph to tell you that, Central Leeds is famous for having the University of Leeds, the Leeds general infirmary, Leeds Beckett University and more.
Students and young professionals are drawn to Central Leeds in pursuit of higher education and better employment opportunities.

Invest your money in Leeds, steady growth is assured.

We Have a track record of achieving target or above target prices for our rental properties.
We also offer the smoothest experience when it comes to sales.
Starting from as little as 10% + VAT for fully managed rentals or 0.75% for the sales process.
We charge NO EXTRA FEES.
Our prices are unbeatable and our service is without parallel.
Check out the Direct Hub for more info

Whats going on in Central Leeds?

we want to give you all our monthly update on the property market in Central Leeds so you can make an informed decision if you decide to invest. We might sometimes post a little later into the month due to the time it takes to collect and analyze data.

 

Central Leeds is a Stable Market

monthly pricing central leeds

Central Leeds has always been viewed as a great investment due to its reliable stability in terms of price growth. Why leave your money sitting in a bank inflating and becoming less valuable when you can stick it into a property where you know demand will always remain constant? As you’ll see later in the report the demographics of Central Leeds contribute greatly to its reliable pricing.

 

Central Leeds is experiencing high levels of growth

central leeds price growth

26% over 5 years is certainly something to behold. this quite significantly beats out various other forms of investment such as index funds and dashing money into a savings account. Why? because you cannot rent out for passive income/live inside an index fund or savings account. Purchasing property, especially in an area where you know there will be constant growth and investment, is one of the best financial choices you can make.

 

Colossal amounts of development

Central Leeds development

An absolutely huge £1 billion of investment flooding into Central Leeds, is bound to wash that flow of cash over every sector of the local economy and cause further development and generate buzz. 657 applications with an 87% success rate translates to 571-572 projects approved for development.
Source: PlanningPipe

Whats Driving this constant and steady market?

demographics

One word: Demographics.
This is the key to understanding the secret sauce behind the stability of the Central Leeds market.
its clear to see there there is a large contingent of the population that is both young (~26% for 20-24 + ~10% for 15-19) and politically left leaning.
Though this may be speculative and stereotypical in nature, a young – left wing demographic typically translates to being students staying within rented accommodation.
But you wouldn’t need a graph to tell you that, Central Leeds is famous for having the University of Leeds, the Leeds general infirmary, Leeds Beckett University and more.
Students and young professionals are drawn to Central Leeds in pursuit of higher education and better employment opportunities.

Invest your money in Leeds, steady growth is assured.

We Have a track record of achieving target or above target prices for our rental properties.
We also offer the smoothest experience when it comes to sales.
Starting from as little as 10% + VAT for fully managed rentals or 0.75% for the sales process.
We charge NO EXTRA FEES.
Our prices are unbeatable and our service is without parallel.
Check out the Direct Hub for more info

About Your Title Deeds

What are title deeds?

The title deed for your home sets out the tenure (freehold or leasehold), the boundaries, and the legal ownership. It also includes any covenants, such as restrictions on use and rights of access, as well as any charges on your property, such as those by a bank or mortgage lender.

What are title deeds used for?

Title deeds are the final word in any legal dispute, and they are used to definitively establish who owns the land, who has rights of access, and who has a charge or financial interest in the property. That said, title deeds can rarely identify precise boundaries, and unless boundaries are appropriately marked, they will not identify who is responsible for boundary maintenance, such as who owns the fence and its repairs. In the case of boundary disputes, it is best to consult the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors’ boundary dispute helpline on 02476 868555.

What are the different types of title deeds?

There are two types of title deeds: title absolute and possessory title (sometimes known as qualified title). A possession title is often awarded where the original title deeds have been lost and an absolute title cannot be definitively proven.

Can I upgrade my possessory title?

Under sections 62(4) and (5) of the Land Registration Act 2002, a possessory title can normally be upgraded to a title absolute after a period of 12 years if no one has challenged the possessory title. This can be done online at the government website for a fee of £20.

HM Land Registry

What is HM Land Registry?

Contrary to popular belief, HM Land Registry is not a Harry Potter-style dusty library filled with thousands of ancient documents. In fact, the Land Registry rarely holds original title deeds at all. When a property is registered, the deeds are scanned and returned to the solicitor or person who applied for the registration.

How do I register a property with HM Land Registry?

Most properties will already be registered with HM Land Registry, but if your property is not, then you must register it when you first take ownership. You can do this online by completing form FR1 and supplying the relevant details, including the title deeds. The fee for the first registry varies according to property type and is currently £60 for a £100,000 property and £140 for a £200,000 property.

Why should I register with HM Land Registry?

Registration has many advantages for home owners, not only keeping your title deed information safe, but also making it easy to access and amend as your circumstances change. Registering your property will speed up the paperwork on any future sale.

Finding your title deeds

Who holds your title deeds?

In many cases, title deeds are held by your solicitor or conveyancer who acted on your behalf during the sale, or they may be held by your bank or mortgage provider. However, since the Land Registry began storing title deeds electronically, many original title deeds have become lost or mislaid over numerous sales, and original documents can be hard to track down.

How can you find title deeds?

If your home is registered with the Land Registry, then you do not need your original title deeds. The land registry will hold a scan of the documents, and this forms the legal title to your property. The original deeds may be interesting to own and are often highly decorative, but they are not necessary in the modern era.
You can find registered title deeds quickly and easily by searching for your property online and requesting copies of your title deeds. The title deeds come in two parts: the Title Register and the Title Plan.
A typical title register is a document that records ownership, covenants, dates of purchase and price, charges, and title number, whereas a typical title plan is a map highlighting the extent of the property and land, along with the boundaries, rights of way, and ordinance survey reference.

What does it cost to get a copy of the title deeds?

You can order a copy of your title plan or title register online for £3 each, but these are provided for information only. For legal purposes, you will need to order HM Land Registry Official Copies for £7 each, by sending off form OC1.

Covenants

What are title deed covenants?

Title deed covenants are legal restrictions on what you can and cannot do with your property. These cover issues like using the property for business purposes or making changes to the property, such as building an extension or converting it to flats. Covenants may also be used to protect access required through a property, or may even detail how a property is maintained in order to preserve the character of the neighbourhood. Whatever the details, a covenant is legally binding, and you could face severe penalties if you breach it.

What if I break a restrictive covenant?

If you break a covenant, the consequences can be significant. For example, if you undertake building work that breaches a covenant, you may be forced to demolish it and pay a fine for the breach. However, if a covenant is breached and no one complains, then you may get away with it, and ultimately be able to get the covenant lifted. After 12 months, you will be able to obtain restrictive covenant indemnity insurance to cover any costs.

Can a restrictive covenant be lifted?

Many restrictive covenants on title deeds are unenforceable due to their age, the ambiguous language used, or the fact that they no longer apply. In this case, you can normally ignore them without worrying about the consequences. If you feel a restrictive covenant is unfair or unreasonable but are concerned about breaching it, then you can apply to have it lifted by the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal. However, this is a lengthy and expensive process, and it is much better to avoid buying properties with covenants in the first place.

Who is responsible for checking title deeds?

Your solicitor or conveyancer is legally responsible for checking the title deeds to see if there are any covenants. If they fail to spot a covenant, or fail to bring it to your attention, you can complain to the Legal Ombudsman. However, the maximum compensation they can offer is £50,000, which may not be sufficient to cover your resulting losses.

Changing title deeds

How do I add or remove a name from title deeds?

There are many circumstances in which you might want to add or remove a name from your title deeds. For example, if you get married or divorced, enter or leave a civil partnership, or if you want to add or remove a person for any other reason, This can be done quickly and easily online by completing an application to change the register. This costs £20 online or £40 by post for a standard application.

Can I change a name on title deeds?

You can change your name on title deeds by completing form AP1 and providing the relevant documentation, such as a marriage certificate, deed poll certificate, or a sworn declaration. You can also change your gender on title deeds by using form CNG and providing appropriate proof of the change.

Can I remove my mortgage lender from the title deeds?

Normally, your mortgage lender will automatically inform the Land Registry when you have finished paying your mortgage. If they do not, you can apply to have them removed by completing form AP1 as detailed above.

Title deeds and house sales.

Should I buy a house without title deeds?

When buying a property without full title deeds, you should proceed with extreme caution. The phrase “caveat emptor,” or buyer beware, strongly applies here, and you should encourage your solicitor to be as thorough as possible. A few hundred extra in legal fees could save you thousands in the long run. Always ask for indemnity insurance from the seller to cover any potential problems with covenants that might not be clear in a possessory title deed.

Can I sell a house without title deeds?

It is possible to sell your home without title deeds, but the process will be much more complicated as detailed searches will need to be conducted to satisfy the buyer’s solicitors.
You will often be obliged to apply for possessory title deeds by providing proof that you have legal ownership of the property. Alternatively, you can provide a statutory declaration to the buyer (and their mortgage lender).
The extra work and risk involved will inevitably mean that selling without title will affect your property value.
It may be simpler to sell your house quickly by using a professional estate agent such as ourselves.
We have vast experience of all kinds of property sales and can proceed much quicker than a standard buyer would be able to.

Get in touch with us.

switch properties are your local property experts in the South and Central Leeds areas.

Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk.

Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information, such as our pricing structure and our process.

About Your Title Deeds

What are title deeds?

The title deed for your home sets out the tenure (freehold or leasehold), the boundaries, and the legal ownership. It also includes any covenants, such as restrictions on use and rights of access, as well as any charges on your property, such as those by a bank or mortgage lender.

What are title deeds used for?

Title deeds are the final word in any legal dispute, and they are used to definitively establish who owns the land, who has rights of access, and who has a charge or financial interest in the property. That said, title deeds can rarely identify precise boundaries, and unless boundaries are appropriately marked, they will not identify who is responsible for boundary maintenance, such as who owns the fence and its repairs. In the case of boundary disputes, it is best to consult the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors’ boundary dispute helpline on 02476 868555.

What are the different types of title deeds?

There are two types of title deeds: title absolute and possessory title (sometimes known as qualified title). A possession title is often awarded where the original title deeds have been lost and an absolute title cannot be definitively proven.

Can I upgrade my possessory title?

Under sections 62(4) and (5) of the Land Registration Act 2002, a possessory title can normally be upgraded to a title absolute after a period of 12 years if no one has challenged the possessory title. This can be done online at the government website for a fee of £20.

HM Land Registry

What is HM Land Registry?

Contrary to popular belief, HM Land Registry is not a Harry Potter-style dusty library filled with thousands of ancient documents. In fact, the Land Registry rarely holds original title deeds at all. When a property is registered, the deeds are scanned and returned to the solicitor or person who applied for the registration.

How do I register a property with HM Land Registry?

Most properties will already be registered with HM Land Registry, but if your property is not, then you must register it when you first take ownership. You can do this online by completing form FR1 and supplying the relevant details, including the title deeds. The fee for the first registry varies according to property type and is currently £60 for a £100,000 property and £140 for a £200,000 property.

Why should I register with HM Land Registry?

Registration has many advantages for home owners, not only keeping your title deed information safe, but also making it easy to access and amend as your circumstances change. Registering your property will speed up the paperwork on any future sale.

Finding your title deeds

Who holds your title deeds?

In many cases, title deeds are held by your solicitor or conveyancer who acted on your behalf during the sale, or they may be held by your bank or mortgage provider. However, since the Land Registry began storing title deeds electronically, many original title deeds have become lost or mislaid over numerous sales, and original documents can be hard to track down.

How can you find title deeds?

If your home is registered with the Land Registry, then you do not need your original title deeds. The land registry will hold a scan of the documents, and this forms the legal title to your property. The original deeds may be interesting to own and are often highly decorative, but they are not necessary in the modern era.
You can find registered title deeds quickly and easily by searching for your property online and requesting copies of your title deeds. The title deeds come in two parts: the Title Register and the Title Plan.
A typical title register is a document that records ownership, covenants, dates of purchase and price, charges, and title number, whereas a typical title plan is a map highlighting the extent of the property and land, along with the boundaries, rights of way, and ordinance survey reference.

What does it cost to get a copy of the title deeds?

You can order a copy of your title plan or title register online for £3 each, but these are provided for information only. For legal purposes, you will need to order HM Land Registry Official Copies for £7 each, by sending off form OC1.

Covenants

What are title deed covenants?

Title deed covenants are legal restrictions on what you can and cannot do with your property. These cover issues like using the property for business purposes or making changes to the property, such as building an extension or converting it to flats. Covenants may also be used to protect access required through a property, or may even detail how a property is maintained in order to preserve the character of the neighbourhood. Whatever the details, a covenant is legally binding, and you could face severe penalties if you breach it.

What if I break a restrictive covenant?

If you break a covenant, the consequences can be significant. For example, if you undertake building work that breaches a covenant, you may be forced to demolish it and pay a fine for the breach. However, if a covenant is breached and no one complains, then you may get away with it, and ultimately be able to get the covenant lifted. After 12 months, you will be able to obtain restrictive covenant indemnity insurance to cover any costs.

Can a restrictive covenant be lifted?

Many restrictive covenants on title deeds are unenforceable due to their age, the ambiguous language used, or the fact that they no longer apply. In this case, you can normally ignore them without worrying about the consequences. If you feel a restrictive covenant is unfair or unreasonable but are concerned about breaching it, then you can apply to have it lifted by the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal. However, this is a lengthy and expensive process, and it is much better to avoid buying properties with covenants in the first place.

Who is responsible for checking title deeds?

Your solicitor or conveyancer is legally responsible for checking the title deeds to see if there are any covenants. If they fail to spot a covenant, or fail to bring it to your attention, you can complain to the Legal Ombudsman. However, the maximum compensation they can offer is £50,000, which may not be sufficient to cover your resulting losses.

Changing title deeds

How do I add or remove a name from title deeds?

There are many circumstances in which you might want to add or remove a name from your title deeds. For example, if you get married or divorced, enter or leave a civil partnership, or if you want to add or remove a person for any other reason, This can be done quickly and easily online by completing an application to change the register. This costs £20 online or £40 by post for a standard application.

Can I change a name on title deeds?

You can change your name on title deeds by completing form AP1 and providing the relevant documentation, such as a marriage certificate, deed poll certificate, or a sworn declaration. You can also change your gender on title deeds by using form CNG and providing appropriate proof of the change.

Can I remove my mortgage lender from the title deeds?

Normally, your mortgage lender will automatically inform the Land Registry when you have finished paying your mortgage. If they do not, you can apply to have them removed by completing form AP1 as detailed above.

Title deeds and house sales.

Should I buy a house without title deeds?

When buying a property without full title deeds, you should proceed with extreme caution. The phrase “caveat emptor,” or buyer beware, strongly applies here, and you should encourage your solicitor to be as thorough as possible. A few hundred extra in legal fees could save you thousands in the long run. Always ask for indemnity insurance from the seller to cover any potential problems with covenants that might not be clear in a possessory title deed.

Can I sell a house without title deeds?

It is possible to sell your home without title deeds, but the process will be much more complicated as detailed searches will need to be conducted to satisfy the buyer’s solicitors.
You will often be obliged to apply for possessory title deeds by providing proof that you have legal ownership of the property. Alternatively, you can provide a statutory declaration to the buyer (and their mortgage lender).
The extra work and risk involved will inevitably mean that selling without title will affect your property value.
It may be simpler to sell your house quickly by using a professional estate agent such as ourselves.
We have vast experience of all kinds of property sales and can proceed much quicker than a standard buyer would be able to.

Get in touch with us.

switch properties are your local property experts in the South and Central Leeds areas.

Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk.

Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information, such as our pricing structure and our process.

As soon as you decide to rent out your property, it is crucial to have it occupied at all times. Otherwise, the mortgage, council tax, and any other bills will be paid by you personally.
Winter is never a great time for landlords to find new tenants, but hopefully if you follow these tips you will never find your property unoccupied

Use Long Term Contracts

Try and avoid 6 month contracts where you can. Having people come and go more regularly can be quite disruptive and 1 year contracts work much better for both landlords and tenants.
Once the contract is up, think about asking your tenants whether they would be interested in signing another contract – you don’t want to get into a rolling contract if possible, as it gives you less peace of mind, knowing they could up and leave at any time.

Move Fast

Once you know your current tenants are planning on moving out, try and visit your property as soon as possible to find out if anything needs fixing or replacing. Get quotes for any new furniture or appliances and book in contractors to carry out any work needed as soon as possible.
The best time to do up your property and give it a quick lick of paint is during the first week after tenants have moved out. This means the house will be available for viewings quickly, hopefully resulting in brand new tenants.

Look After Tenants

The easiest way to avoid an empty house is to look after your tenants as well as you can. This may sound obvious, but it is easy to just ask tenants to sign a few contracts, hand over the keys and walk away.
Build up a relationship with tenants and try and solve any problems they may have as quickly as possible. If your tenants do move out, having a good relationship with them means you can ask them what the reasons behind their move are. If it’s something that can be changed you can do so before any new tenants move in.

Advertise

If you do find yourself with an empty house, then good marketing and adverts can make a world of difference when it comes to finding new tenants. Choose an estate agent that lists their properties on major property portals such as Zoopla and Rightmove.
You can also take matters into your own hands and put adverts on local notice boards, post information about your property on social media, and ask friends and family to let people know about your property through word of mouth.

Make it Easy

The best way to get new tenants is to make it as easy as possible for people to find out about your house, view it and subsequently sign a contract on it. Consider opening your house for an open day, whereas many people as possible can come and look at it.
If you can, think about cutting out any fees possible, as this will make applying for your house cheap and easy, and make renting your house even more appealing. If you have a large void of tenants at any point, you could even consider dropping the rent down a bit.

Get in touch with us

switch properties are your local property experts in the South and Central Leeds areas.
Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk
Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information such as our pricing structure and our process.

As soon as you decide to rent out your property, it is crucial to have it occupied at all times. Otherwise, the mortgage, council tax, and any other bills will be paid by you personally.
Winter is never a great time for landlords to find new tenants, but hopefully if you follow these tips you will never find your property unoccupied

Use Long Term Contracts

Try and avoid 6 month contracts where you can. Having people come and go more regularly can be quite disruptive and 1 year contracts work much better for both landlords and tenants.
Once the contract is up, think about asking your tenants whether they would be interested in signing another contract – you don’t want to get into a rolling contract if possible, as it gives you less peace of mind, knowing they could up and leave at any time.

Move Fast

Once you know your current tenants are planning on moving out, try and visit your property as soon as possible to find out if anything needs fixing or replacing. Get quotes for any new furniture or appliances and book in contractors to carry out any work needed as soon as possible.
The best time to do up your property and give it a quick lick of paint is during the first week after tenants have moved out. This means the house will be available for viewings quickly, hopefully resulting in brand new tenants.

Look After Tenants

The easiest way to avoid an empty house is to look after your tenants as well as you can. This may sound obvious, but it is easy to just ask tenants to sign a few contracts, hand over the keys and walk away.
Build up a relationship with tenants and try and solve any problems they may have as quickly as possible. If your tenants do move out, having a good relationship with them means you can ask them what the reasons behind their move are. If it’s something that can be changed you can do so before any new tenants move in.

Advertise

If you do find yourself with an empty house, then good marketing and adverts can make a world of difference when it comes to finding new tenants. Choose an estate agent that lists their properties on major property portals such as Zoopla and Rightmove.
You can also take matters into your own hands and put adverts on local notice boards, post information about your property on social media, and ask friends and family to let people know about your property through word of mouth.

Make it Easy

The best way to get new tenants is to make it as easy as possible for people to find out about your house, view it and subsequently sign a contract on it. Consider opening your house for an open day, whereas many people as possible can come and look at it.
If you can, think about cutting out any fees possible, as this will make applying for your house cheap and easy, and make renting your house even more appealing. If you have a large void of tenants at any point, you could even consider dropping the rent down a bit.

Get in touch with us

switch properties are your local property experts in the South and Central Leeds areas.
Get in touch for a chat on 0113 345 3031 or email info@switchproperties.co.uk
Check out the Direct Hub for a whole bunch of useful information such as our pricing structure and our process.

Many homeowners in Leeds desire more space for a whole bunch of different reasons.
You might have a growing family, a change of personal circumstances, or have simply outgrown your current home.
A difficult decision then lays ahead. Do you extend and renovate your current property or sell on and purchase a new home in Leeds?

The Advantages of Building an Extension

1. Familiarity of Your Neighbourhood

The very fact that you are considering extending your current home means that you are probably happy with the local area. It may be that you have friendly neighbours, excellent local amenities, or brilliant nearby schools.

2. Added Value to Your Leeds Property

A bigger kitchen, extra bedroom or purpose-built office space will add a considerable amount of value to your Leeds home.
When the time eventually comes to sell the property, you will have a significantly larger asking price to look forward to. However, consider the impact of a decreased outdoor space on the value of the home.

3. Personalised Plans

One of the greatest advantages of building an extension is that it can be designed and constructed precisely to your needs.
Most people will decide to redecorate their entire home after the upheaval of having an extension built, meaning, the entire property will then be finished to your personal tastes.

 

The Disadvantages of Building an Extension

1. Extensions Can Be Expensive

The costs of architects, contractors and planning permission can quickly mount.
A contingency budget is always recommended for those carrying out an extension to cover any unexpected expenses.

2. Investment is Not Always Linear

Extending and renovating your current home will undoubtedly add value to the property. However, this price is not always wholly reflective of the funds and time your family dedicated to the build and finished project.

3. There Are Limitations

The size of your outdoor space will place the most obvious restrictions on the scale of your extension.
Planning permission may also impose restrictions on your build. Additionally, your neighbours will need to be informed, who have the choice to submit an objection should they feel that it will negatively impact their home.

4. Extensions Can Bring Stress

Having a team of builders, electricians, plumbers, and other contractors in your home will undoubtedly bring stress to your family.
A two-story extension can turn your whole home on its head and means your family will essentially have to accept living on a building site for a number of months and this is why many home owners opt to move home instead.

The Advantages of Moving Home

1. It’s a Fresh Start with New Opportunities

Moving to a new location presents a wealth of new opportunities for your family. It gives your children the chance to make new friends and experience new schools and areas. It may also present fresh career prospects for yourself.

2. You’ll be forced to declutter

Many of us avoid a thorough home declutter for years. However, a move forces it.
Most home movers cannot afford to transport years of trinkets and storage items. Therefore, moving home has the unexpected benefit of forcing movers to re-evaluate their possessions.

3. There’s Unlimited Scope

Renovating or extending a home has obvious limitations. These might be caused by garden size or the availability of planning permission.
Granted, most families will have a budget and may have work limitations, but the scope of moving is otherwise generally vast. Moving allows you to choose a home that is substantially smaller, larger or a completely different style from the one you have currently.

4. It Makes Financial Sense

The Leeds housing market is currently moving at a rapid pace and is very lucrative. Even those who have done little to no renovation work will notice their home has grown in value.
The profits might even be enough to allow you to purchase the home of your dreams. This is especially apparent for those who have owned their home for a substantial amount of time.

The Disadvantages Of Moving Home

1. Moving Home Can be Stressful

Various surveys have shown that most adults in the UK rank moving home as one of their most stressful life events.
The logistics of viewings, packing and relocating the family often fills individuals with anxiety and dread.
At switch properties we aim to make your move as smooth as possible, helping you with every aspect of your move from marketing your home to offer to completion.

2. It’s an Upheaval For Children and Pets

Children can often feel the most nervous surrounding a home move.
Once they are settled into a school, it can be tricky to take them out of their friendship circles and routine. However, thoroughly researching the local schools and amenities will ensure a smooth transition into the new area.

3. Moving Away from Friends

Additionally, if some distance is involved, it can be incredibly difficult for adults to move away from their tight social circles.
Especially for those who currently live in the same area where they grew up, the upheaval of leaving friends and family can become overwhelming. On the positive side, you’ll get the opportunity to return for visits and your friends can visit you and experience a new area too!

Relevant topics

South Leeds Market Update
Landlord Tips

External Resources

Extension quotes

Keep up to date on our news posts.

very often we post news articles that can help you save money and time. So it’s a good idea to keep your eye on our latest news section!
Many homeowners in Leeds desire more space for a whole bunch of different reasons.
You might have a growing family, a change of personal circumstances, or have simply outgrown your current home.
A difficult decision then lays ahead. Do you extend and renovate your current property or sell on and purchase a new home in Leeds?

The Advantages of Building an Extension

1. Familiarity of Your Neighbourhood

The very fact that you are considering extending your current home means that you are probably happy with the local area. It may be that you have friendly neighbours, excellent local amenities, or brilliant nearby schools.

2. Added Value to Your Leeds Property

A bigger kitchen, extra bedroom or purpose-built office space will add a considerable amount of value to your Leeds home.
When the time eventually comes to sell the property, you will have a significantly larger asking price to look forward to. However, consider the impact of a decreased outdoor space on the value of the home.

3. Personalised Plans

One of the greatest advantages of building an extension is that it can be designed and constructed precisely to your needs.
Most people will decide to redecorate their entire home after the upheaval of having an extension built, meaning, the entire property will then be finished to your personal tastes.

 

The Disadvantages of Building an Extension

1. Extensions Can Be Expensive

The costs of architects, contractors and planning permission can quickly mount.
A contingency budget is always recommended for those carrying out an extension to cover any unexpected expenses.

2. Investment is Not Always Linear

Extending and renovating your current home will undoubtedly add value to the property. However, this price is not always wholly reflective of the funds and time your family dedicated to the build and finished project.

3. There Are Limitations

The size of your outdoor space will place the most obvious restrictions on the scale of your extension.
Planning permission may also impose restrictions on your build. Additionally, your neighbours will need to be informed, who have the choice to submit an objection should they feel that it will negatively impact their home.

4. Extensions Can Bring Stress

Having a team of builders, electricians, plumbers, and other contractors in your home will undoubtedly bring stress to your family.
A two-story extension can turn your whole home on its head and means your family will essentially have to accept living on a building site for a number of months and this is why many home owners opt to move home instead.

The Advantages of Moving Home

1. It’s a Fresh Start with New Opportunities

Moving to a new location presents a wealth of new opportunities for your family. It gives your children the chance to make new friends and experience new schools and areas. It may also present fresh career prospects for yourself.

2. You’ll be forced to declutter

Many of us avoid a thorough home declutter for years. However, a move forces it.
Most home movers cannot afford to transport years of trinkets and storage items. Therefore, moving home has the unexpected benefit of forcing movers to re-evaluate their possessions.

3. There’s Unlimited Scope

Renovating or extending a home has obvious limitations. These might be caused by garden size or the availability of planning permission.
Granted, most families will have a budget and may have work limitations, but the scope of moving is otherwise generally vast. Moving allows you to choose a home that is substantially smaller, larger or a completely different style from the one you have currently.

4. It Makes Financial Sense

The Leeds housing market is currently moving at a rapid pace and is very lucrative. Even those who have done little to no renovation work will notice their home has grown in value.
The profits might even be enough to allow you to purchase the home of your dreams. This is especially apparent for those who have owned their home for a substantial amount of time.

The Disadvantages Of Moving Home

1. Moving Home Can be Stressful

Various surveys have shown that most adults in the UK rank moving home as one of their most stressful life events.
The logistics of viewings, packing and relocating the family often fills individuals with anxiety and dread.
At switch properties we aim to make your move as smooth as possible, helping you with every aspect of your move from marketing your home to offer to completion.

2. It’s an Upheaval For Children and Pets

Children can often feel the most nervous surrounding a home move.
Once they are settled into a school, it can be tricky to take them out of their friendship circles and routine. However, thoroughly researching the local schools and amenities will ensure a smooth transition into the new area.

3. Moving Away from Friends

Additionally, if some distance is involved, it can be incredibly difficult for adults to move away from their tight social circles.
Especially for those who currently live in the same area where they grew up, the upheaval of leaving friends and family can become overwhelming. On the positive side, you’ll get the opportunity to return for visits and your friends can visit you and experience a new area too!

Relevant topics

South Leeds Market Update
Landlord Tips

External Resources

Extension quotes

Keep up to date on our news posts.

very often we post news articles that can help you save money and time. So it’s a good idea to keep your eye on our latest news section!

Laying down the facts and data about South Leeds

It’s a fresh start to a New year, we want to give you all an update on the property market so you can make an informed decision if you decide to invest. Let’s get into the data.

 

South Leeds is a Sellers Market

South Leeds Sellers Market

As you can see from the data displayed above, South Leeds is now in a sellers market, with supply reaching the lowest point seen in 5 years and demand ever increasing as Leeds expands. Prices are bound to only increase from this point onward.

 

South Leeds is experiencing incredible growth

south leeds price rise over 5 years

I don’t know about you, but to me that line looks like its shooting straight upwards! 32% in 5 years, this is an insane level of growth, ~ 6 – 8% a year, every year. A Property is one of the safest investments you can make, at best it rockets in price, at worst you have a place to live or rent out, its a no-brainer.

 

Massive amounts of development

south leeds projects

£144m of investment pouring into the area, combined with the low supply, high demand is a recipe for a bull market, assuming the application success rate of 88% applies to 391 applications, 344 projects will be approved to go ahead. There is no better time than now to go ahead and invest.

Source: PlanningPipe

 

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity, South Leeds is set to take off.

We Have a track record of achieving target or above target prices for our rental properties.
We also offer the smoothest experience when it comes to sales.
Starting from as little as 10% + VAT for fully managed rentals or 0.75% for the sales process.
We charge NO EXTRA FEES.
Our prices are unbeatable and our service is without parallel.
Check out the Direct Hub for more info

Laying down the facts and data about South Leeds

It’s a fresh start to a New year, we want to give you all an update on the property market so you can make an informed decision if you decide to invest. Let’s get into the data.

 

South Leeds is a Sellers Market

South Leeds Sellers Market

As you can see from the data displayed above, South Leeds is now in a sellers market, with supply reaching the lowest point seen in 5 years and demand ever increasing as Leeds expands. Prices are bound to only increase from this point onward.

 

South Leeds is experiencing incredible growth

south leeds price rise over 5 years

I don’t know about you, but to me that line looks like its shooting straight upwards! 32% in 5 years, this is an insane level of growth, ~ 6 – 8% a year, every year. A Property is one of the safest investments you can make, at best it rockets in price, at worst you have a place to live or rent out, its a no-brainer.

 

Massive amounts of development

south leeds projects

£144m of investment pouring into the area, combined with the low supply, high demand is a recipe for a bull market, assuming the application success rate of 88% applies to 391 applications, 344 projects will be approved to go ahead. There is no better time than now to go ahead and invest.

Source: PlanningPipe

 

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity, South Leeds is set to take off.

We Have a track record of achieving target or above target prices for our rental properties.
We also offer the smoothest experience when it comes to sales.
Starting from as little as 10% + VAT for fully managed rentals or 0.75% for the sales process.
We charge NO EXTRA FEES.
Our prices are unbeatable and our service is without parallel.
Check out the Direct Hub for more info

From Leeds To Global

With the explosive growth of the company this year, launching a brand new website, refurbishment of the Hyde park office, Opening of the south Leeds office and then beginning work on the switch properties Mobile application. It is only fitting, that we are now announcing our intentions to begin our expansion in the sector once more.

International property development and investment

We have experience with international markets, and we have been presented an opportunity to expand and implement our processes abroad.

Our intention is to buy, sell and Let plots of land, apartment complexes and villas.
As of right now we are engaged in talks with our international partners and are collaborating with them closely.
We will be operating in the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Turkey, Spain and the United States.

When can this be expected to become available?

We expect to have come to a conclusion in our preliminary talks within the first quarter of 2022 and succeeding that in the 2nd quarter we expect to begin listing our international properties.

There is currently a vast number of ideas in the pipeline and we aim to begin our inexorable march to the top of the property market very soon.

Keep up to date on our news posts.

very often we post news articles that can help you save money and time. So it’s a good idea to keep your eye on our latest news section!

 

From Leeds To Global

With the explosive growth of the company this year, launching a brand new website, refurbishment of the Hyde park office, Opening of the south Leeds office and then beginning work on the switch properties Mobile application. It is only fitting, that we are now announcing our intentions to begin our expansion in the sector once more.

International property development and investment

We have experience with international markets, and we have been presented an opportunity to expand and implement our processes abroad.

Our intention is to buy, sell and Let plots of land, apartment complexes and villas.
As of right now we are engaged in talks with our international partners and are collaborating with them closely.
We will be operating in the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Turkey, Spain and the United States.

When can this be expected to become available?

We expect to have come to a conclusion in our preliminary talks within the first quarter of 2022 and succeeding that in the 2nd quarter we expect to begin listing our international properties.

There is currently a vast number of ideas in the pipeline and we aim to begin our inexorable march to the top of the property market very soon.

Keep up to date on our news posts.

very often we post news articles that can help you save money and time. So it’s a good idea to keep your eye on our latest news section!