For decades, the flat was the natural starting point for many first-time home buyers. The first rung of the ladder. The affordable option. The stepping stone to something bigger. For landlords, it was a dependable investment. For first-time buyers, it was often the only way in. That logic has not disappeared, yet it is starting to crack.

Buyers don’t just like a property. They fall for it. Deep emotions are usually involved. And just like any relationship, that feeling can fade faster than expected

Most tenancies that end up ‘nightmarish’ don’t start badly. It’s a bit like a suspense film. Everything seems fine at first. The tenant looks great. The property is in good shape. The paperwork is signed. Everyone expects a smooth ride. Then the small warning signs appear.

Rents in Selby reached £907 per month in 2025, yet the growth compared to 2024 was quite subdued when compared to previous recent years. This is good news for both tenants and landlords and Selby. Read the full article to find out why.

As we enter a new year, many local homeowners are facing a familiar question. Should they bring their Selby home to market in January, or wait until the late spring? In recent conversations I have had with Selby buyers, sellers, and buy-to-let landlords in the run-up to Christmas, one question kept cropping up in relation to that decision to move or not.