Janet Francis - at The Home Movement, Local Property Professional

19/06/2026

🏠 Keys handed over to a very excited buyer today!

I handed the keys to the previous owner when she bought the property five years ago, and that positive experience is why she chose me to sell it this time.

My business is built on recommendations, reviews and repeat clients, which I'm incredibly grateful for 😊

Coincidentally, yesterday I received a message from a viewer who saw the property back in March, asking if the sale was definitely going ahead because she was disappointed to have missed out!

If you know anyone thinking of selling in the Rose Avenue/Rose Terrace area of Horsforth, I'd love to help.

Janet Francis 😁
📞 07903 256764

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12/06/2026

🏠This wonderful 5 bedroom home in the centre of Otley offers versatile accommodation over three floors, also benefiting from 4 reception rooms, a bathroom, shower room and an ensuite. Reduced to £575,000. Contact me for more information or to book a viewing 😊 Janet 07903 256764

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

🏠 This vendor is motivated to sell as tenants are moving out and the property will be empty. It benefits from a kitchen/diner extension, two double bedrooms, a house bathroom and an ensuite 😁

11/06/2026

🏠 This is the second property I have sold for this vendor, great to get them moving 😊

11/06/2026

Have you been wondering what your home could be worth in today’s market?

You can get a free instant online valuation in under 60 seconds here 👇
https://www.thehomemovement.co.uk/instant-valuation/?valpal_agent_id=72213

If you’re thinking about moving in and around Otley this year, here’s what you can expect when working with me:

✨ You’ll deal with me personally from start to finish

✨ I only take on a select number of homes at any one time, so every client receives a personal service

✨ I’ve worked in estate agency for over 25 years, so I’m able to offer experienced, straightforward advice and honest feedback throughout the process

✨ No hard sell or pushy estate agency tactics — just clear communication and genuine support to help you make the right decision for you

✨ Fabulous marketing, including professional photography, drone shots and videos

✨ Advertising on the big three property portals, Rightmove, Zoopla and On The Market, as well as The Home Movement website

✨ I personally conduct viewings and provide detailed feedback after each one

✨ I’m proactive in chasing buyers, solicitors, and agents throughout the chain to help keep your sale progressing smoothly

✨ I live and work in Otley, so I genuinely understand the local market and what buyers are looking for in the area

If you’d like a more accurate in-person valuation, or simply a chat about the local market, feel free to message me anytime 😊

Kind regards,
Janet

08/06/2026

🏠 Viewings are now available on this beautiful, refurbished property, stunning bungalow, and landscaped, private garden. Contact me for more information 😁
https://www.thehomemovement.co.uk/property/green-lane-leeds-ls16/🏠

Fully refurbished in 2025, this high specification two-bedroom bungalow also has a detached garage. Ref JF

08/06/2026

🏠Viewings now available, a stunning renovated bungalow😁
Contact me for more information or to book a viewing
https://www.thehomemovement.co.uk/property/green-lane-leeds-ls16/

08/06/2026

🏠Hi All, here is an end of month analysis of the 2016 property market compared to the same time last year. If you would like to know more about the housing market in your area, please get in touch. Here is the link for an approximate valuation or to book an in house visit : https://www.thehomemovement.co.uk/instant-valuation/?valpal_agent_id=72213

The LS16 property market remains active, with higher stock levels, stronger buyer engagement and a modest increase in agreed sales. Whilst sellers are facing more competition due to increased supply, demand indicators suggest buyers remain active and engaged.

📈 Stock Levels (Properties Available)

2025: 225 properties
2026: 251 properties

⬆️ Change: +26 properties
📊 Percentage increase: +11.6%

💬 Analysis:
The number of homes available for sale has increased by 11.6% year-on-year, giving buyers greater choice. Whilst this creates more competition between sellers, the increase is not excessive and reflects a healthy level of market activity.

🏠 New Instructions (New Properties Coming to Market)

2025: 85 properties
2026: 75 properties

⬇️ Change: -10 properties
📊 Percentage decrease: -11.8%

💬 Analysis:
Fewer new properties have come to market compared to last year. This may indicate that some homeowners are delaying their move or that the market is seeing lower levels of fresh supply. Despite this reduction, overall stock remains higher than in 2025.

🤝 Sales Agreed

2025: 49 properties
2026: 58 properties

⬆️ Change: +9 sales
📊 Percentage increase: +18.4%

💬 Analysis:
Sales agreed have increased significantly, suggesting buyer demand remains strong across LS16. The rise in transactions is a positive sign and indicates that well-priced properties continue to attract interest despite increased stock levels.

🎯 Sales-to-Instruction Ratio

2025: 49 sales agreed from 85 instructions = 57.6%
2026: 58 sales agreed from 75 instructions = 77.3%

⬆️ Improvement: +19.7 percentage points

💬 Analysis:
This is one of the strongest indicators within the data. A much higher proportion of new listings are finding buyers, demonstrating improved market efficiency and stronger demand relative to the number of homes coming onto the market.

💷 Price Reductions

2025: 46 properties
2026: 48 properties

⬆️ Change: +2 properties
📊 Percentage increase: +4.3%

💬 Analysis:
Price reductions have remained relatively stable, increasing by just 4.3% year-on-year. This suggests sellers are generally pricing sensibly and there is no significant evidence of widespread downward pressure on asking prices.

📉 Price Reductions as a Percentage of Stock

2025: 46 of 225 = 20.4%
2026: 48 of 251 = 19.1%

⬇️ Change: -1.3 percentage points

💬 Analysis:
Although the number of reductions has risen slightly, the proportion of homes reducing their price has actually fallen. This suggests pricing discipline has improved and sellers are adapting well to market conditions.

👀 Average Daily Rightmove Views

2025: 76 views per property per day
2026: 88 views per property per day

⬆️ Change: +12 views
📊 Percentage increase: +15.8%

💬 Analysis:
Buyer engagement has strengthened considerably, with average daily views rising by almost 16%. This is a strong indicator of increased buyer activity and suggests that demand levels remain healthy across the LS16 market.

📍 Overall Market Summary

Compared with May 2025, the LS16 market appears stronger in 2026, with increased buyer activity, more sales being agreed and higher levels of online engagement.

🔑 Key takeaways:

✅ Stock levels up +11.6%
✅ Sales agreed up +18.4%
✅ Rightmove views up +15.8%
⚠️ New instructions down -11.8%
✅ Price reductions broadly stable (+4.3%)
✅ Sales-to-instruction ratio improved from 57.6% to 77.3%

📣 Bottom line:

The LS16 market is showing encouraging signs of strength. Despite higher stock levels, buyer demand has increased, sales are up significantly and online engagement is stronger than a year ago. Well-priced properties continue to perform strongly, making this a positive market for both committed buyers and realistic sellers. 🏡📈

02/06/2026

🏡 LS21 Property Market Analysis
End of May 2026 vs End of May 2025

Hi All, here is my analysis at the end of May. If you would like more information or a valuation on your own property, please get in touch.

📈 Stock Levels (Properties Available)

2025: 111 properties
2026: 124 properties

⬆️ Change: +13 properties
📊 Percentage increase: +11.7%

💬 Analysis:
Stock levels have risen by almost 12%, giving buyers more choice than they had at the same point in 2025. Increased supply generally improves buyers’ negotiating position and creates greater competition between sellers. However, 124 available homes still suggests a balanced market rather than oversupply.

🏠 New Instructions (New Properties Coming to Market)

2025: 41 properties
2026: 40 properties

⬇️ Change: -1 property
📊 Percentage change: -2.4%

💬 Analysis:
New instructions are effectively unchanged year-on-year, suggesting seller confidence remains stable. Because stock has increased despite similar listing numbers, it may indicate some homes are taking slightly longer to sell.

🤝 Sales Agreed

2025: 31 properties
2026: 33 properties

⬆️ Change: +2 sales
📊 Percentage increase: +6.5%

💬 Analysis:
Sales agreed have improved modestly, showing buyer demand remains healthy in LS. Well-priced and well-presented homes are still attracting interest. However, stock growth (+11.7%) is outpacing sales growth (+6.5%), meaning supply is increasing faster than buyer demand.

🎯 Sales-to-Instruction Ratio

2025: 31 sales agreed from 41 new instructions = 75.6%
2026: 33 sales agreed from 40 new instructions = 82.5%

⬆️ Improvement: +9.1%

💬 Analysis:
This is one of the stronger indicators in the data. A greater proportion of homes coming to market are achieving a sale, suggesting correctly priced homes continue to transact successfully.

💷 Price Reductions

2025: 18 properties
2026: 20 properties

⬆️ Change: +2 reductions
📊 Percentage increase: +11.1%

💬 Analysis:
Price reductions have risen only modestly year-on-year, increasing by just over 11%. This suggests some softening in pricing expectations, but not a dramatic market shift. Buyers are still value-conscious, though widespread discounting is not evident from these figures.

📉 Price Reductions as a Percentage of Stock

2025: 18 of 111 = 16.2%
2026: 20 of 124 = 16.1%

➡️ Change: broadly flat (-0.1 percentage points)

💬 Analysis:
The proportion of properties reducing in price is effectively unchanged year-on-year. Around 1 in 6 homes are reducing price in both periods, suggesting pricing discipline in Otley has remained relatively consistent despite higher stock levels.

📍 Overall Market Summary

Compared with May 2025, the LS21 market in May 2026 appears slightly busier, with stronger buyer activity and more available homes, but without significant evidence of weakening prices.

🔑 Key takeaways:

✅ Stock levels up +11.7%
✅ Sales agreed up +6.5%
➡️ New instructions broadly unchanged (-2.4%)
➡️ Price reductions only modestly higher (+11.1%)
🏡 Buyers have more choice, but pricing resilience remains relatively strong

📣 Bottom line:

LS21 remains a healthy and active market. Sellers still need to price sensibly, but the data suggests pricing stability has held up reasonably well despite increased stock. Realistically priced, well-presented homes continue to sell. 😊