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What is the ‘September bounce’? Many property hunters put their search on hold in August as they go away on holiday. As a result, the housing market tends to be pretty quiet. But in September, with summer over and the kids back at school, the market roars back into action. ....

With heatwaves and health s on the rise, what can landlords do to adapt to the changing weather? The UK’s housing stock wasn’t built to cope with the blistering high temperatures that we’ve witnessed so far in 2026. And even if the worst is behind us for now, scientists pr....

Discover Ilkley: Cafés, Restaurants, Bars & Things To DoThinking about moving to Ilkley, or already lucky enough to call it home?Ilkley has so much to offer, from independent cafés and fantastic restaurants to beautiful countryside and plenty of places to enjoy a drink with friends.At Silver....

Getting the Best Landlord Insurance Deal in the Era of Renters’ Rights With insurance premiums rising and new legislation changing the rental landscape, it's more important than ever for landlords to review their insurance cover. The right policy can protect your investment, your rental inc....

Yorkshire Day in Ilkley Yorkshire Day is one of our favourite dates in the calendar, and this year is even more special for everyone at Silverspring Lettings as we're proud to be one of the sponsors of the Yorkshire Day celebrations in Ilkley. As a business that helps people find hom....

Selling a home can be a complicated and, at times, unpredictable process.This is why cash buyers are such appealing prospects.No chain, no mortgage, no worries – at least that’s how the logic goes.But, as is so often the case with property matters, sometimes things aren’t quite as black ....

With ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, energy prices are a hot topic of discussion.But for landlords, there’s another reason to be thinking about the cost of heating and the energy efficiency of their rental properties.Plans to overhaul Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are coming.And....

Ilkley Carnival took place on Mayday in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, once again bringing together thousands of residents and visitors for one of the town’s most popular annual community events. Silverspring were proud to continue its support this year by providing essential logistics services ....

Silverspring is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2026 Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K, supporting one of the leading running events in Yorkshire and one of the most anticipated dates in the Ilkley events calendar.The Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K has grown into one of the region’s most popular....