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There’s still time to save up to £15,000 from the stamp duty holiday

There’s still time to save up to £15,000 from the stamp duty holiday

Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2020

With the government’s stamp duty holiday set to end in just over 5 months, there is still time to sell and buy before the March deadline – but only just. Stamp duty is suspended on the first £500,000 of all property sales in England and Northern Ireland, saving buyers £15,000 if they are purchasing a property with a...

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Property Prices Boom at FSS Online Auction

Property Prices Boom at FSS Online Auction

Posted on Thursday, October 1, 2020

Harrogate’s property boom shows no sign of easing as estate agent and auctioneer FSS saw every property that went under the hammer at its October auction substantially exceed its guide price.   A semi-detached cottage on the outskirts of Greenhow sold for £100,000 more than the guide price of £150,000 after two...

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10 of the most desirable villages to live in near Harrogate

10 of the most desirable villages to live in near Harrogate

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Thinking about moving to a village? We list 10 of the most desirable villages to live in close proximity to Harrogate. There are plenty of reasons to move to the countryside. When buyers and rental applicants come to us in search of village properties, quality of life is a frequently mentioned factor as is being part of a community. There...

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Tips for landlords to keep rental properties occupied

Tips for landlords to keep rental properties occupied

Posted on Thursday, September 3, 2020

Whether you’re new to the buy-to-let scene or have a long established property portfolio, your priority as a landlord is to maximise profit yield and minimise gaps between tenancies, especially during the winter months. Here at FSS we manage over 1000 rental properties for landlords across the Harrogate district and we work hard to reduce...

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Tips for commercial property owners on maximising returns

Tips for commercial property owners on maximising returns

Posted on Wednesday, September 2, 2020

If you’ve read our previous article about the property refurbishments our maintenance team carried out on some residential rentals you’ll know how we help our landlords get the most out of their investment – and we do the same for commercial property owners too. From simple decorating to complete refurbishments, we...

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Ready to Move? What do you need to do to get your home ready to sell?

Ready to Move? What do you need to do to get your home ready to sell?

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2020

When you’re moving house, we do everything we can to make the process easier. Our staff are here to provide all the support and advice you need. To find out we’ve helped other customers – see their comments here . Before we jump into our expert advice on home improvements, there are two tips to bear in mind when thinking...

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