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Downsizing Your Home: A Complete Guide to Moving to a Smaller Property

Deciding to downsize your home is one of the biggest decisions many homeowners make. Whether you're approaching retirement, your children have left home, or you simply want an easier lifestyle, moving to a smaller property can bring both financial and personal benefits. At Indigo Greens Estate Agents, we help homeowners across York navigate every stage of the downsizing journey. We understand that it's about far more than moving house. It's about making the right decision for your future with confidence.

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Foxwood Lane Gardener Wins 2026 Garden of the Year

The annual contest, launched over a decade ago, forms part of the Association’s ongoing campaign to brighten up the local neighbourhood. The group has distributed wildflower seeds to residents and sown new patches in hedgerows, creating spectacular displays of colour across several streets.

Written by: Foxwood Residents Association

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Moving House Checklist: Your Complete Guide to a Stress Free Move

Planning a move in 2026? Follow our complete moving house checklist covering packing, removals, changing your address, moving day essentials and settling into your new home. Expert advice from York estate agents, Indigo Greens.

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How Self Storage Makes Moving Home Easier | Inner Space Stations

Moving home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be one of life's most demanding experiences. Between packing, arranging removals, exchanging contracts, waiting for completion and keeping your home looking its best for viewings, it's easy to feel under pressure. One way to make your move more manageable is by using self storage. Inner Space Stations, with seven convenient locations across York, offers secure and flexible storage solutions to help make moving home less stressful. Whether you're buying, selling, downsizing or renovating, having access to extra space can give you greater flexibility throughout the moving process.

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10 Simple Decluttering Tips for a Calmer Home in 2026

Just five or ten minutes a day can completely transform your home over time. One drawer today, a shelf tomorrow, a wardrobe next week – small actions quickly build momentum and, before long, you'll notice your home feeling lighter, calmer, and easier to enjoy. And if you're thinking about moving home, decluttering has another major benefit. Well-presented, organised homes tend to photograph better, feel more spacious during viewings, and make it easier for potential buyers to imagine themselves living there.

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York Property Market Update – June 2026

If you've been keeping an eye on the property market recently, you'll have noticed plenty of headlines suggesting that things are slowing down. While there is some truth behind the national figures, the reality here in York is a little more nuanced.

Written by: Emma Source: Rightmove House Price Index - June 2026

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5 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Home for Sale in 2026

Thinking about selling your home in York or the surrounding areas? If so, you'll want your property to look its absolute best from day one. Today's buyers are browsing property portals, social media, and even AI-powered search tools before arranging viewings, so presentation has never been more important. The better your home looks online and in person, the more likely you are to attract serious buyers and achieve the best possible price.

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5 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home (Without Overspending) – Perfect for Selling in 2026

Whether you’re getting ready to sell your home in 2026 or just want to fall back in love with your space, the good news is you don’t need a full renovation to make a big impact. Small, smart updates can completely change how your home looks—and how buyers feel when they walk through the door. Here are five simple, budget-friendly ways to refresh your home and make it stand out in today’s property market.

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Selling Your Home? These Simple Tips Can Make All the Difference

At Indigo Greens Estate Agents, we know that first impressions don’t just count, they sell homes. Most buyers decide how they feel about a property within moments of walking through the door, so being prepared for viewings is key.

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How to Prepare Your Home for Property Photos

Have you ever skipped viewing a property because the photos just didn’t grab you? Exactly. Property photos sell homes before buyers even step through the door. With most buyers starting their search online, your listing has seconds to stand out on Rightmove and social media.

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Property photo: South Bank, York, YO23
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For Sale - South Bank, York, YO23

£380,000

Emma Says: "I love how this home blends cosy living with sociable space, especially the kitchen dining area with bi-fold doors opening onto the yard and bringing the outside in beautifully."

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Property photo: Huntington, York, YO31
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For Sale - Huntington, York, YO31

£264,600

Simon Says "This one's been properly brought back to life — extended, redesigned and finished with real style. That open-plan living space at the back feels fantastic, the kitchen's a beauty, and ...

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Property photo: Upper Poppleton, York, YO26
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For Sale - Upper Poppleton, York, YO26

Shared Ownership £145,000

Simon Says "If you're after comfort, ease, and community in a cracking village location, this one ticks all the boxes. Ground floor, freshly carpeted, warden-assisted, and just the right size — ...

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