Estate agent Purplebricks has revealed that 87.5 per cent of the properties it sold in the LS postcode in January sold for over the asking price.
Purplebricks’ area director, Mark Whincup, said; “So far we are seeing circa 15-20 people per house, due to a shortage in stock.
"This is continuing to drive prices and create increased demand in the market.
"Properties are not staying on the market for long and are often selling for over the asking price.”
Here are a couple of properties that Purplebricks sold within days of them coming to market and for over the asking price, with one having over 70 viewing requests.

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These two Leeds properties sold within days of being listed - with one being inundated with viewing requests. Both sold for over the asking price.

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This property in Miles Hill Street in Chapel Allerton proved very popular. It received more than 70 requests to view it.

7. Sold quickly
Located in Hall Garth Mews, the house was put on the market on January 20, 2022.


9. Great area
George Richardson, Purplebricks’ local property partner added: "Sherburn has seen an influx of new homes recently and as such facilities and new shops have sprung up including a new Aldi and restaurants, and the local petrol station is now even a small M&S Food shop.”

10. Rising property values
George Richardson, Purplebricks’ local property partner said: “The seller purchased this property in June last year, and since then, the value of properties in this area have risen by 7.2 per cent. The property is in a great location, on the edge of North Yorkshire, which gives easy access to both Leeds and York.