This month, property consultant Alex Goldstein examines what it means to buy a leasehold property from a PLC developer – and why the government is trying to fight back against the money-spinning schemes.
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Property Gold: Are leasehold properties just modern day slavery?
Property Gold is a monthly column written by independent bespoke property consultant, Alex Goldstein. With over 17 years’ experience, Alex helps his clients to buy and sell residential property in some of the most desirable locations in Yorkshire and beyond. This...
The Stray Gardener: On your marks, get set, grow!
Despite the snowy weather, the Stray Gardener Fiona Slight says there is plenty to be done around the garden this month.
Gallery: stunning images of snow in the Harrogate district
We asked our readers to take a photo from their local area of the snow today. Here are some of the highlights.
The Stray Gardener: Time for evergreens to shine
In her monthly column, Rudding Park’s Kitchen Gardener, Fiona Slight, talks us through the joys of evergreens.
Property Gold: why I’d never buy a PLC New Home
In his latest monthly column, property expert, Alex Goldstein, believes profit is often put before build quality and explains why he would never buy a PLC New Home.
Sell your bohemian wares at 53 Bo Grove
When Kyrensa Bentley launched 53 Bo Grove in September last year, she wanted to create an independent bohemian destination for lovers of unique and quirky antiques in and around Harrogate. Now, creators and collectors can hold their own pop-up-shop in the store.
Competition launched to find district’s best Christmas lights
The search is on to find the best lit house in the Harrogate district this Christmas! With the help of Yorkshire Lighting and Electrical Services, the Stray Ferret is looking for those who’ve gone that extra mile to make Christmas 2020 more magical than ever.
The Stray Garden: Planting tulips for spring colour pops
In a new monthly column, Rudding Park gardener, Fiona Slight, takes us through the process of planting tulip bulbs – ready for an explosion of colour in the Spring.
Property Gold: Virtual Tours – are they worth it?
Property Gold is a new monthly column written by independent property expert, Alex Goldstein. Today Alex gives his view on the benefits and pitfalls of selling your home with a virtual tour.
Gardens centres and RHS Harlow Carr will stay open
Whilst all non-essential retail will be forced to close this Thursday — the districts garden centres and RHS Harlow Carr say they will stay open. The National Trust at Fountains Abbey meanwhile says it is still waiting for national guidance as to whether it can stay open.
Zen garden completed at new Harrogate spa
After a six-month delay because of the coronavirus crisis, The Harrogate Spa has now completed a £2 million renovation.
COLUMN: The lockdown effect -why is the property market appearing to pick up?
David Waddington, Land and New Homes Director for Linley and Simpson, gives his views on why, when we’re told there’s going to be a recession, the housing market seems to be picking up