Preston Baker Property Maintenance

🚨 Job Opportunity Alert! 🚨

🔧Multi-Skilled Tradesman with Joinery Experience 🔧

We're expanding and looking for a talented tradesman to join our thriving maintenance team across York, Selby, and Leeds (with future projects across Yorkshire)!

What We Offer:
💰 Competitive Pay: Great rates, based on experience
🔨 Ongoing Work: Plenty of projects to keep you busy
📈 Career Growth: Potential for full-time employment and career advancement for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities:
✅ Perform a range of maintenance tasks
🏠 Assist in property refurbishments
🛠️ Utilise your joinery skills to deliver high-quality workmanship
🤝 Collaborate with team members to ensure project success

Requirements:
🔹 Proven experience as a multi-skilled tradesman
🔹 Strong joinery skills
🔹 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
🔹 Reliable with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
🔹 Willingness to travel within Yorkshire as needed

Interested? Contact Chris Greenwood at 📧 [email protected]

Any bricklayers fancy a few days work in York, Labour only ?

Housing market ‘defying expectations’ – Zoopla

Demand for homes is at its highest level since October 2022 as dropping mortgage rates and a strong jobs market support buyer interest, reports Zoopla.

Read more here:

Housing market ‘defying expectations’, Preston Baker Estate Agents Housing market ‘defying expectations’ – Zoopla: read more here from Preston Baker Estate Agents Leeds, York, Selby and Doncaster.

Housing market better than expected as buyers return

A better than expected housing market has surprised many as buyers return, reports Rightmove in its latest House Price Index (February 2023).

It says that increasing numbers of buyers are returning, with the market starting 2023 much better than expected.

The latest look at buyer demand shows the number of people getting in touch with agents is up by 11% in the last two weeks against the same period in 2019’s more normal market.

Read more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/housing-market-better-than-expected-as-buyers-return

Housing market better than expected, Preston Baker Estate Agents Housing market better than expected as buyers return - Rightmove. Read more here from Preston Baker Estate Agents York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster.

Preston Baker Director James Baker and friend Mike Harding are busy planning a sixth aid trip to war-torn Ukraine for January.

They are asking for help with donations of warm clothes which are desperately needed by families and soldiers on the front line, and are fundraising to cover the costs of the trip.

You can bring any donations of warm clothes to Preston Baker premises in Roundhay, York and Selby.

Read more about the aid trip, and please donate if you can, here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/preston-baker-director-makes-plea-for-help-ahead-of-sixth-aid-trip-to-war-torn-ukraine

Preston Baker Director James Baker plans sixth aid trip to Ukraine Preston Baker Director James Baker and friend Mike make plea for help as they plan sixth aid trip to war-torn Ukraine. Read more and donate here.

Festive period a busy time for home-hunters – don’t miss out!

Thinking of selling your home? Well, with Christmas just around the corner and the festive period, particularly Boxing Day, traditionally one of the busiest times for home-mover activity, make sure you don’t miss out.

Read more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/festive-period-a-busy-time-for-home-movers-do-not-miss-out

Festive period a busy time for home-hunters, Preston Baker Estate… Festive period a busy time for home-hunters – don’t miss out. Read more here from Preston Baker Estate Agents York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster.

Five-year fixed mortgage rates in UK drop below 6%

The average five-year fixed mortgage rate is below 6% for the first time in seven weeks, according to latest data from Moneyfacts.

Moneyfacts reports that the typical five-year fixed mortgage deal now costs 5.95% per year, the lowest in seven weeks.

Some mortgage brokers are forecasting that five-year fixed mortgage rates will fall back to below 4% in the New Year.

Read more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/five-year-fixed-mortgage-rates-in-uk-drop

Five-year fixed mortgage rates in UK drop, Preston Baker Financial… Five-year fixed mortgage rates in UK drop below 6%. Read more here from Preston Baker Financial Services York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster.

Mortgage lenders cut interest rates despite Bank of England rise

“Lenders are repricing all the time and it looks like most rates will come down a touch,” said James Kear, Preston Baker’s Head of Financial Services.

“So far just today I’ve already seen messages from six major lenders about reduced rates coming through over the next 48 hours.”

Read more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/mortgage-lenders-cut-interest-rates-despite-bank-of-england-rise

Mortgage lenders cut interest rates, Preston Baker Financial Services Mortgage lenders cut interest rates despite Bank of England rise. Read more here from Preston Baker Financial Services York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster.

UK house prices rise 13.6% in year, new Government figures show

Read more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/uk-house-prices-rise-over-13-per-cent-in-year

UK house prices rise 13.6% in year, Preston Baker Estate Agents UK house prices rise 13.6% in year, new Government figures show. Read more here; Preston Baker Estate Agents York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster.

‘Kick off a mortgage conversation; you could be surprised at the results’

With mortgage rates so liquid at the moment and the economy in a state of flux, it’s important to talk to a mortgage broker before making any decisions about your mortgage – that’s the advice of Preston Baker Mortgage and Protection Specialist Michael Johnson.

“Rates are moving so quickly and by talking to a mortgage broker you can get a view of the whole market and get the right mortgage solution for your needs,” says Michael.

Michael, a former football player and coach with Peterborough United Football Club, has helped over 130 Preston Baker home movers with their mortgages in 2022, and says there is an enormous sense of satisfaction in helping people get the right mortgage to allow them to buy the property they want.

“With the housing and mortgage market as it is, it is crucial that home movers speak to a mortgage broker and my advice to anyone looking for a mortgage is don’t be scared – just start a conversation,” says Michael.

Read more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/kick-off-a-mortgage-conversation-you-could-be-surprised-at-the-results

Get the right mortgage solution, Preston Baker Estate Agents Why it's important to talk to a mortgage broker before making any decisions about your mortgage; Preston Baker Estate Agents York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster

House prices rise to new record high in October – Rightmove

The average price of property coming to the market rises by 0.9% (+£3,398) in October to a new record of £371,158, reports Rightmove today, Monday October 17th.

In its latest House Price Index report Rightmove says that shortage of property for sale continues to underpin prices.

Rightmove’s Director of Property Science Tim Bannister says that with uncertainty over where mortgage interest rates will go, those who can still afford to proceed may decide that waiting too long could come at an even higher cost than taking action to move now, especially if the level of demand continues to outstrip supply and supports prices.

Read more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/house-prices-rise-to-new-record-high-in-october-rightmove

House prices rise to new record high, Preston Baker Estate Agents House prices rise to new record high in October - Rightmove; Preston Baker Estate Agents York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster.

House prices fall slightly as market shows further signs of slowing, but important to look at slower growth in context - Halifax

Read more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/house-prices-fall-slightly-as-market-shows-further-signs-of-slowing

House prices fall slightly, Preston Baker Estate Agents House prices fall slightly as market shows signs of slowing but important to look at slower growth in context; Preston Baker Estate Agents York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster.

Headlines sell newspapers not houses – stop, take a moment and listen to our views on recent headlines about the UK housing market.
Are house prices going to fall by 15%?
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Headlines sell newspapers not houses – stop, take a moment and listen to our views on recent headlines about the UK housing market.

Is there a mortgage ticking time bomb?
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Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme of the day is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’.

Of course, this should be a theme for each and every day, but it’s good to take time to stop and think about our own mental health and how we can positively impact the mental health of those around us.

Ask yourself how you feel, talk to family members, friends and colleagues – often the smallest gesture can make a difference to someone.

Headlines sell newspapers not houses – stop, take a moment and listen to our views on recent headlines about the UK housing market.
Will house prices fall by 20%?
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Headlines sell newspapers not houses – stop, take a moment and listen to our views on recent headlines about the UK housing market.
Is it a buyers’ market now?
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House prices increased by £2,587 in September – says Rightmove

The average price of property coming to the market rose by 0.7%, or £2,587, in September to £367,760, the Rightmove House Price Index shows.

Rightmove says the housing market remains ‘surprisingly resilient’ – despite growing economic pressures.

Other points of note from the Rightmove report include buyer demand is up 20% on the pre-pandemic five-year average, and the cut in stamp duty could stimulate extra demand over the next few months.

Read more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/house-prices-increased-by-2587-in-september-says-rightmove

House prices up by £2,587 in September, Preston Baker Estate Agents House prices increased by £2,587 in September; Preston Baker Estate Agents York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster.

Headlines sell newspapers not houses – stop, take a moment and listen to our views on recent headlines about the UK housing market.
Are house prices flatlining?
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New stamp duty savings for home movers

New rates have been introduced for stamp duty, offering savings for home movers.

Under the new rates no stamp duty is paid on the first £250,000 of a property – up from the previous £125,000 threshhold, and there is additional support for first-time buyers.

First-time buyers will not have to pay any stamp duty on property up to £425,000, up from £300,000.

The value of a property on which first-time buyers can claim relief has also increased, from £500,000 to £625,000. Previously, first-time buyers purchasing a property worth over £500,000 followed the same stamp duty rules as everyone else, meaning they still had to pay tax on values over £125,000.

Stamp duty cut

The Government has announced a cut to stamp duty, which is the tax you pay when you buy a property in England and Northern Ireland.

Find out more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/stamp-duty-cut

Stamp duty cut, Preston Baker Estate Agents Leeds, York, Doncaster,… The Government has announced a cut to stamp duty; Preston Baker Estate Agents York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster.

We’re celebrating! Preston Baker Estate Agents has been awarded a Gold Award in Sales at The EA Masters in London today. Congratulations to the whole team!

Zoopla has reported that the value of the average UK home has increased by £48 a day since February 2020, which is the equivalent of £38,000.

Considering whether a housing crash is on the way, Zoopla says not and explains why the UK housing market is on track to avoid any major drops in house prices.

Read more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/value-of-average-uk-home-has-risen-48-pounds-a-day-since-february-2020

Value of average UK home has risen by £48 a day, Preston Baker Value of average UK home has risen by £48 a day since February 2020 – equivalent to £38,000; Preston Baker Estate Agents York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster.

Preston Baker’s Managing Director Ian Preston is on the Technology and Talent Panel at the UK’s biggest estate agency event of the year, The EA Masters, at Evolution, London, today. This event provides information, insight, ideas, and inspiration to property professionals and showcases the best estate agency service providers. ‘EA Masters 2022: A New Dawn’ is taking place right now and we are proud that Ian is on the Technology and Talent Panel. He’s pictured here on stage!

A big thank you! Thanks to everyone who attended our free Home Moving Q and A webinar yesterday evening, and to our hosts Preston Baker Senior Client Services Manager Angela Williams and Preston Baker Mortgage and Protection Partner Raheel Sarwar who answered all your questions. This was the last in our current series of free webinars for home movers – we hope you have enjoyed them. Keep an eye out for future free webinars.

Free Home Moving Q & A Webinar

Join our free Home Moving Q & A webinar later today, Tuesday September 20th, at 6pm.

You can sign up here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/sales-webinar

Free webinars for home movers, Preston Baker Estate Agents We're running a series of free webinars for home movers with lots of help, advice and insights. Sign up to Preston Baker Estate Agent's free webinars here.

Here at Preston Baker Estate Agents we are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

We are committed to allowing anyone from our teams to pay tribute to Her Majesty the Queen on Monday and have the day to do this. At the same time, our doors will remain open to customers to assist them in any way we can or is needed, albeit with reduced cover.

Rest in Peace Queen Elizabeth II

Average UK house price hits new record – up £30,000 in a year

Read more here: https://prestonbaker.co.uk/news/average-uk-house-price-hits-new-record

Average UK house price hits new record, Preston Baker Estate Agents Average UK house price hits new record – up £30,000 in a year; Preston Baker Estate Agents York, Leeds, Selby, Doncaster.