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Imagine a city with Roman roots and a Viking past, where ancient walls surround contemporary independent shops and vibrant eateries and there’s a festival for every month of the year. Welcome to York - the Original City Adventure!
Perfectly placed half-way between London and Edinburgh and with the glorious Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Wolds right on the doorstep, York is unlike any other English city. There’s thirty world-class museums you can explore, the best racecourse in the country and a thriving cultural scene, not forgetting, York is voted the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times. So, what are you waiting for? Book your break to York and create your own adventure! #onlyinyork - visityork.org
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Spotlight On Bishopthorpe
on 1st Oct 2024Bishopthorpe is ideally located just 3 miles from York city centre, making it perfect for those who want to enjoy the benefits of village life while being within a 10-minute drive or a short bus ride from all that York has to...
Soptlight on Bilbrough, York
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREA on 26th Sep 2024Bilbrough is a charming village nestled in the countryside, just 6 miles west of York, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle with convenient access to city amenities. Known for its friendly, close-knit community, Bilbrough is...
Change of address check list
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREA on 26th Sep 2024Change of address check list We hope you'll find this checklist helpful, it covers most of the important contacts and services to notify when you change address, helping to ensure smooth transitions and avoiding any interruptions...
Checklist of Useful Documents for Home Sellers
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREA on 25th Sep 2024Wishart Estate Agents are delighted to share this handy checklist with you! Having these documents ready can make your selling process smoother and help address any queries from potential buyers along the way. The more informed...
NTS: Material Information in Property Listings – Guide for Sellers
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAHere we provide a useful like to NTS Material Information in Property Listings – Guide for Sellers and Landlords November 2023 NTS states: Material information is information that the average person needs to be able to make an...
4 Quick Tips to Increase The Value Of Your Home Before Selling
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAAre you considering selling your home and want to maximise its value quickly? Here are 4 tips to help. Enhance Your Home's Kerb Appeal. Make sure your home looks inviting from the outside. Consider tidying and adding to the flower...
Addressing Concerns About Selling Part 4
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAWe understand that selling your home can be a significant and sometimes daunting decision. You might have several concerns that are holding you back. In the final of our four-part series, we address some of the worries our clients...
Discover a Compassionate Approach to Estate Management in York & Tadcaster
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAAt Wishart Estate Agents, we understand that dealing with the property of a loved one can be an overwhelming and emotional process. Specialising in the sale of deceased estates and providing estate agents market appraisals for...
Investigating your financial situation.
When planning to purchase a property or move home, assessing your financial situation is typically the first step. However, there are times when a specific property coming onto the market may prompt you to consider moving. In...
A quick guide for those thinking of selling
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAWhen selling a property, it is essential to prepare thoroughly to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. The process often begins with an accurate valuation of your property, which can be conducted by an estate agent or an...
Addressing Concerns About Selling Part 1
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAWe understand that selling your home can be a significant and sometimes daunting decision. You might have several concerns that are holding you back. In this four-part series, we address some of the worries our clients have faced...
SPOTLIGHT ON APPLETON ROEBUCK!
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREANestled in the picturesque countryside of York, Appleton Roebuck exudes a timeless charm, captivating newcomers with its rich history and typical North Yorkshire village street scene. Idyllic cottages, manor houses and historic...
Handling a deceased estate
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAAs we are frequently asked to assist with this often daunting and upsetting task by our local community, we thought the following, albeit brief information, would be useful. An executor or administrator is usually named in the...
Move to York with an Estate Agency you can trust.
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAWelcome to York! Moving into a new city is an exciting yet daunting journey. If you’re looking for an estate agency in York that can help you with this transition, then look no further than Wishart Estate Agents. With a team of...
Surveys
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAA survey determines the condition of a property and is usually commissioned by a buyer, prior to them taking ownership and becoming responsible for any maintenance costs. While not common practice, it is not completely unheard of...
Jargon buster
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAWith so much jargon used in the property industry,in this blog we’re sharing some more of the most commonly misused and misunderstood expressions and terminology. Deeds: These are the documents that list the owner(s) of a...
We want to upsize our family home, we are completely overwhelmed at the thought
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAHaving very recently moved home, with two babies, two pugs and business each, my husband and I feel your concerns. However, you can make this very exciting move easier with a little planning. Work room by room and reduce as many...
Q&A: I made an offer on a house, but the estate agent won’t put it forward
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAMy mother-in-law was chatting to someone last week who’d had this exact dilemma. The lady sounded very disgruntled by what had happened, so I thought I would try to explain why this situation may have occurred. Firstly, in the...
Attention Over 55's! Are you considering a new future following the pandemic?
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAAre you planning for the future? Considering retirement and releasing equity from your current home? Retirement properties come in many forms, some are highly independent, and others have a level of care and support included in...
November 1st and there’s a hint of Winter in the air
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAWhat better way to welcome people to your home - whether viewers, guests or just yourself - than with the scents of the season. Warming, evocative and good for the soul, the way your home smells can have a huge effect on the way...
Bedknobs and broomsticks
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAHow is it almost the end of October already?! So much has happened this year, but then so little at the same time. A lot of us feel like we’re living in the twilight zone, nothing feels real and there’s a lot of weird stuff...
Autumnal Home Trends
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREASo the season has well and truly turned here in Yorkshire and Team Wishart are fully embracing it. From the blur of deep reds, warm browns and golden hues to the lingering scent of pumpkin spice and bonfires – Autumn has most...
Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAThe goverment have announced that all estate agents can now re open. We could start face to face appointments immediately, but we’re not going to. We could put our clients, team, families & members of the public at risk, but...
Is your estate agent actually qualified to sell your home?
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAYou might be surprised to hear that there is currently no Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA). Thankfully, for those of us who have always believed in regulations and qualifications, things are changing. As one of only a small...
Wishart Estate Agents claim Silver ESTAS Award
by Lucy Burrows MNAEALocal, York & Tadcaster based Estate Agents are crowned winners at the prestigious Estate & Letting Agent Awards presented by Phil Spencer. So far 2018 has started with a string of achievements for local, York & Tadcaster based...
How can dusk photography help sell your home?
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAIt’s that time of year again, the nights are increasingly darker and it’s beginning to get a lot colder. Don’t worry, at Wishart Estate Agents we know there are actually number of advantages to selling your home in the...
Emily's Ball 2018 - In honour of the beautiful, Emily May Ridgwell
To begin with, here are a few words from Emily’s parents, Pete & Amanda. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your fund raising efforts for this very important charity. ‘’Our late beautiful daughter, Emily May Ridgwell,...
First Time Buyer advice from Wishart Estate Agents
Are you a first-time buyer wondering how you will ever be able to buy your first home? Don’t panic, I feel exactly the same. Having recently started out in the property industry the struggles of a first time buyer have resonated...
What is success?
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAAt Wishart Estate Agents, success = happy clients, purchasers and team members. In order to make our clients happy, we offer an unbeatable service making each and every one of them feel cherished. When our clients feel cherished,...
Wishart EA join national award scheme recognising the best estate agents in UK
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAWishart Estate Agents, the York & Tadcaster based agent has entered The ESTAS, the largest award scheme of its kind the UK residential property sector. The scheme recognises the best agents, brokers and conveyancers for customer...
Are you considering downsizing?
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAHave you lived in your home for many years?Does the prospect of moving fill you with dread?If you don’t know where to start….Let Wishart Estate Agents help you. We will visit you at home to discuss the best way forward, for...
On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me, Two Turtle Doves......
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAImagine relaxing in your country cottage this winter with a mulled wine, enjoying the view of your bird table. Potential purchasers love a view which includes a busy bird table. It’s just one of those things viewers like to see,...
On the First day of Christmas my true love sent to me,a Partridge in a Pear Tree
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAConcerned your Pear Trees aren’t looking their best? Or the rest of your garden for that matter? Don’t worry, despite the weather, at Wishart Estate Agents we know there are actually number of advantages to selling your home...
How well does your estate agent know your home?
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAFollowing on from two of our viewings this weekend, I felt I had to write about this subject as it is so important, but so often over looked by other agents. ‘’Another agent we met today didn’t know anything about the house...
Quick tips for rainy day viewings
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAInevitably, living in North Yorkshire means there are going to be days when the weather doesn't quite match the cheerful personality of the ladies at Wishart Estate Agents. However, we don't let the weather stop us showing our...
How to buy the house of your dreams
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAThe obsession started a few years back if you're honest. You actually had no intention of following through with it, you were 'just looking' but once you started, you found you couldn't stop. It's ok, it affects more people than...
An honest title: Writing your first blog post is terrifying!
by Lucie Wishart FNAEA DipREAThis is my first ever blog post! I know, I’m supposed to be a #millennial, #ing, hashtagger right?! Well I’m not. I am however, a very enthusiastic, very passionate estate agent who has spent the last three years putting her...
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"Thank you for all your help in the sale of another property.
The first being the sale of our primary residence (and also the...
Mr & Mrs ScraftonJohn and I would like to thank all at Wisharts for the excellent service you have given us. You all went well above the call of duty and...
Mr & Mrs Rayne-DavisWe used Wishart recently to sell our house. Due to them being local to the area, they already had clients waiting for property and were...
Miss DicksonGreat communication and very supportive during the purchasing process. Would highly recommend!
... Miss MarshallFriendly, approachable and efficient.
... Mr FletcherWe used Wishart Estate Agents to sell two houses in the Colton Area and in each case the service was exemplary. We had to work remotely...
Mr DumperWe had a great experience with Wisharts Estate Agents from start to finish. Friendly and efficient staff. So...
Mrs. DwyerWishart Estate Agents were very professional and diligent when acting for us on the sale of a property in...
Mr. Alexander - Blind Veterans UKCan highly recommend Wisharts, they offered professional invaluable advice to us every step of the way, to include helping with tips for...
Ms. HarveyHaving had to sell my bungalow in Bolton Percy on my own your company and staff were brilliant. Guiding me through the whole process.
... Mrs. Collier"We would wholeheartedly recommend Wishart Estate Agents. Their detailed knowledge of the area, guidance on realistic pricing,...
Mr & Mrs Lord"Thank you very much for helping us sell our first home. Incredibly pleasant to deal with from start to finish and always on hand to...
Miss Forth‘’The property I was buying was marketed by Wishart’s Estate Agent. They were extremely efficient and most helpful, which...
Mrs Smith"Wisharts were the third estate agent I tried to sell my apartment with. Having initially viewed a property through them, I was...
Ms Naylor-Vane"We recently purchased a property through Wisharts and found them throughout the process to be great communicators and effective at...
Mr and Mrs Paine"Me and my partner can not thank you all at Wishart’s enough for all you have done. You made a very stressful process much more...
Miss McGale and Mr Rickton“An excellent working partnership formed with Wishart’s during the purchasing process of our new home in York. Communications and...
Mr and Mrs Appleton"We worked with Wishart Estate Agents to purchase our property in York. They were so helpful and always quick to respond to any queries....
Miss Blanks and Mr Madge"I am very happy with the service I received from Christine, and the Wishart team. I referred you to a friend of mine who has already...
Miss Hayes"As this was the first time I've ever sold a property, it felt particularly important to choose the right Estate Agent's to work with....
Mr Sherwood"I genuinely can not recommend Wishart’s enough! We had a bit of a long and difficult...
Ms Byers"You have been really great from start to finish in helping me buy my new house. Christine was lovely when I came to view the house, and...
Mr Duffy"We wanted to put on record how grateful we are for the outstanding support and professional service which each of...
Ms Robson and Mr Bodey"A fantastic company that is professional, personal and proactive at providing a market leading service. All my enquiries were dealt with...
Mr Alex Dorman"Extremely helpful, always returned all my calls x"
... Helen Simpson"Mum and I were selling 2 houses and buying 1. It was a long and difficult journey but with the help from all the Wishart team we found...
Vicki Price"All the staff at Wisharts are very keen to make selling your home as easy as possible for you. Very friendly, efficient and...
Mrs Foo"Selling your home can be daunting but with Lucie and her team the process is easy, efficient and delivered results quickly. Always on...
Mrs Zannikos"A really positive experience of viewing a property with Wisharts opened the door to considering a "smaller" agent after previously only...
Mr Rushby"The excellent service we received from lucie and her dedicated team was superb when we moved house x"
... Ms Rollinson"We bought our house with Christine from Wisharts. They couldn’t do enough for us. Nothing was too much trouble and they made us feel...
Mr Cusack"From start to finish we have had excellent service. Nothing was too much trouble and we would highly recommend Wishart Estate Agents to...
Ms West"From the initial contact to completion Wishart gave a fantastic personal service selling my property. Great proffesional photographs...
Mr Carter"Such a well run, professional Estate Agents. I had been worried about selling my house, but Lucie and the team immediately put my mind...
Mrs Maart"Super professional and friendly at the same time. Sold my property very quickly, following helpful advice from Lucie and her team. We...
Mr Scrowston"Simply outstanding. A highly professional approach, yet combined with a no nonsense, personal one to one friendly relationship. It was a...
2018 ESTAS Vote"Both Lucie and Christine went above and beyond our expectations selling the property in just 1 day getting more than we hoped for...
Mr Scrafton"Initial dealings were with Christine. Found her to be well informed and extremely helpful."
... Mr Heseltine"Very professional throughout entire sale. I already have recommended to other friends ..the staff are all great although selling a house...
Mr Topping''Lucie and her team were conscientious, professional and efficient throughout the purchase of our new home and we wouldn’t hesitate to...
Mr & Mrs Bowman''We have recently bought a house in Copmanthorpe through Wishart Estate Agents. Lucie and her team were all one could ask for. Friendly,...
Mr & Mrs Allen''Now we have started to recover from our move and all the unpacking, we wanted to thank you and the Wishart Team (including George) for...
Mr & Mrs Stone''Amazing service from Lucie, Christine and Alison from start to finish. We moved estate agents to Wishart Estate Agents and our house...
Mr & Mrs Redpath" A massive thank you to the Wisharts' team for managing the sale of my property so brilliantly. For what can be a very stressful time,...
Miss Dwyer" Wishart Estate Agents surpassed all levels of expectation during the sale of our property. They were honest and constructive with...
Mr & Mrs James" Having just sold our house through Wishart Estate Agents, I have great pleasure in recommending them without reservation. They are...
The Revd. & Mrs. A. Hughes" I would like to thank you for the efficient and professional way you have dealt with me throughout the whole process of selling my...
Mr Whitelock" Thank you for all your help in making the sale of our house, so smooth & trouble free. It was so comforting to know we could simply...
Mr & Mrs Adamson" Thank you for all your help with our sale and with finding a new home. You are without doubt the best estate agent that we have dealt...
Mr & Mrs Bancroft" We’ve been so pleased with your professional attitude, help and support and we were impressed with your individual tailored approach....
Mr & Mrs Jeffery" I just want you both to know how very much I appreciated all your helpfulness, often, I'm sure, beyond the normal duties to being an...
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