News and Articles

News and Articles

Thoughtful articles covering property trends, legislation, market insights, practical tips and the latest topics affecting homeowners and sellers.

The articles you’ll find here are written from my own experience, knowledge and understanding of the property market at the time of writing. As an Independent Property Consultant and Luxury Property Consultant, I aim to share useful, factual and practical insight into the property market for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

From changes in legislation and property trends to buying and selling advice, market observations and practical tips, I cover the subjects that matter when making important property decisions. As a Property Consultant and Buying Agent, I also share insights from my experience helping clients navigate the property market across Yorkshire, London and beyond.

If there’s a particular property subject you’d like me to cover, please get in touch. I’m always happy to hear your questions and suggestions.

You can also visit my Media page, where you’ll find vlogs and explainer videos covering a range of property topics in a more visual and accessible way.

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What are conveyancing fees?

How do I know if I’m paying too much for conveyancing fees? When we are buying or selling our home, […]

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Property Data – Data Is Not King

Our world seems to be increasingly driven by statistics and data harvesting. This information is being disseminated in ever more […]

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Alex Goldstein’s Guide to Living in Harrogate

I often get asked by Londoners wanting to relocate which are the best places to move to in the north […]

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Communication And Credentials Are The Key

In this fast paced, instant access world we seem to live in, communication in its various forms, seems to dominate […]

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Don’t Be Duped By ‘Affordable Homes’ Or It Could Cost The Earth

Take a walk around some of our key towns and villages and I bet you will see more than a […]

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What is the difference between Leasehold and Freehold?

One of the most common questions I get asked, and one of the areas of most confusion, is when it […]

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Be More Pirate – Pirates On The High Street

Hollywood often portrays pirates as drunken swashbucklers, scurvy-ridden thugs and with perhaps the exception of Jonny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow, […]

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Estate Agent or Psychologist?

Today, estate agency is all about psychology and perspective. Gone are the wideboy shiny suits, flash cars and sales-speak. Instead […]

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When Rightmove Isn’t The Right Move

On the face of it, selling your house online appears to be a simple and straightforward option. Just choose an […]

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