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10 of the hottest properties for sale in Leeds right now | January 2023
From £180,000 - £2,500,000.
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25th January 2023
We're back for another round of Hot Properties- and there's some really beautiful homes on offer this month.
Whilst money is on everyone's mind (and a combination of the January blues and the cost of living crisis doesn't help), a new year brings a new start, and no doubt for some that'll mean finding somewhere new to live.
FT Adviser has that mortgage prices have started to come down from their peak in October and whether you're looking for a long term investment or your first ever home, there's certainly something to be said for the options on the housing market right now.
In Leeds, we're blessed with everything from flats with views of the skyline, country homes full of original features and everything in between. But you don't have to be a buyer to have a nosey- and if you're anything like us, who doesn't love checking out the inside of some of the most beautiful homes the city has to offer?
Here's a selection of our top picks this month, both for those looking to browse and those wishing to buy...
Main Street
Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17.
North Residential
Having undergone a significant renovation by the current owners, this property comes with just about everything you could ever want or need from your dream home. Impressive snooker and games rooms, built-in fish tank, outdoor heated pool, secret doors leading to en-suites, big cellar space, separate annex space for relatives to stay over or a gym studio- and on top of that there's 2.4 acres of surrounding grounds.
Not to mention that there's a village pub within walking distance, a local primary school and post office too. Plus, the city centre is only miles away.
This property is currently on the market with North Residential and the owners are looking for offers over £2,000,000.
This two bedroom, one bathroom home in Burley is absolutely stunning- and no doubt it'll get snapped up quickly.
The ideal first time buyers home, this mid-terrace property is set over four floors with two bedrooms, a kitchen with plenty of storage and beautiful stripped floorboards in the living room. The property also has a new boiler fitted in November 2022.
The home is located in the area of Burley with great public transport links to the city centre on Kirkstall Road, and there's plenty of supermarkets, coffee shops and nearby Cardigan Fields leisure centre.
This home is currently on the market with Hunters estate agents with a guide price of £200,000.
A beautifully balanced home, this three bedroom, two bathroom property is ideal for modern family living. Dubbed as 'the sort of house a child would draw, with a central front door, surrounded by large windows filling the home with light' - it really is a picture perfect home from a storybook.
Inside you'll find three double bedrooms, including a master with ensuite shower and twin built-in wardrobes. Downstairs there's open plan kitchen and dining room, french patio doors and even a separate laundry room too.
This new home is on the market with REDROW priced at £394,950.
This duplex apartment located in Yeadon with three bedrooms and two bathrooms has come on the market - and it comes with plenty of space for a growing family or housemates.
There's a communal entrance door leading to an open plan kitchen diner and lounge space great for entertaining with high ceilings and large sash windows. Downstairs there's also a house bathroom and third bedroom space whilst the upstairs leads to the master bedroom, second bedroom and shower room.
This freehold property is currently on the market with Hardisty and Co for £180,000.
This five bedroom, two bathroom home is situated in a much-sought-after location, and can be found just six miles from the city centre.
Set back from the road and set over two floors, you'll find a sizeable lounge with separate dining room, breakfast dining area and kitchen space with additional sitting room and large garage on the ground floor. Upstairs, interested buyers will find five bedrooms and bath.
This property is currently on the market with Walker Smale and a guide price of £719,950.
This two bedroom, two bathroom flat is a brand new apartment just ten minutes from the city centre and £350 million in the CEG Holbeck urban village Southbank development.
The location itself is on Whitehall Road, home of the new Government Hub, Yorkshire Post, NHS Digital and HMRC, a street that only seems to be growing in importance over the years.
This flat sale comes with an investment opportunity where interested buyers can put down 10% on contract exchange and pay the remaining balance upon completion (estimated late 2023). There's also the option to the property to be fully managed by a UK leading agency.
This particular flat is priced at £300,000 with Aspen Woolf but there is likely to be multiple properties within this apartment block for sale.
This six bedroom, four bathroom home is one of the most swoon-worthy houses on the market. Five reception rooms, bespoke fitted kitchen, four luxury bathrooms and a whole private guest annex - this stylish home extends over 6300 sq ft.
Set within a peaceful village on the outskirts of Leeds, this family home hosts far more than just living and sleeping quarters. Take a stroll through the grounds and check out the added amenities and entertainment rooms, including home gym space, dressing room, additional family room and study- there's space for everyone, and more besides.
This property is currently on the market with estate agents Furnell Residential with the owners looking for offers in excess of £2,500,000.
This three bedroom two bathroom terrace is on the market with no chain and bags of character.
Set just off Boston Spa's high street, you'll find a wonderful terrace period cottage with an open plan kitchen diner and living area, that effortlessly intertwines the modern amenities with character features. This including a wood burning stove, exposed original floors and large range cooker. Downstairs, you'll find a large cellar space perfect for creating an office or gym space, whilst upstairs there's a double and single bedroom on the first floor and a master suite on the second, complete with a modern ensuite and beautiful rooftop views.
This property is currently on the market with Beadnall Copley with a guide price of £425,000.
This detached four bedroom, one bathroom late Victorian era home has come on the market, spanning across 0.4 acres of land.
Having recently undergone a complete renovation, you'll find a modern living space perfect for every day living. Through the entrance hallway you'll find a contemporary kitchen with high spec appliances and room for a dining table. There's also a separate dining room area, which is currently used as a playroom, as well as three sizeable reception rooms, and buyers can then head upstairs to find three double bedrooms and a family bathroom, with bath and overhead shower.
This property also comes with a separate summerhouse, four outbuildings, including one that has previously been used as a stable, as well as EV charging under the carport and space for multiple car parking.
This property is currently on the market with Manning Station with a guide price of £850,000.
Former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson is heading out on a UK tour, visiting First Direct Arena for his biggest Leeds solo show to date.
Ten years since launching his solo career with debut single 'Just Hold On', Tomlinson is hitting the road again for his tour, which shares its title with the name of his latest LP - How Did I Get Here?
Tomlinson's last visit to Leeds saw him play an intimate show at The Wardrobe back in 2020 and is set to perform to 13,500 - he has definitely made sure to 'Jump the Gun' in terms of crowd size.
Now, the Doncaster-born musician is visiting one of Leeds biggest indoor live music venues First Direct Arena and it's sure to be a jam-packed night of live music.
Gig guide | Louis Tomlinson at First Direct Arena, Leeds - all you need to know
Are there tickets left for Louis Tomlinson at First Direct Arena?
Louis Tomlinson is bringing the How Did I Get Here? tour to Leeds on 28 April / Credit: Flickr via Javie Rosh / Wikimedia Commons via Kurt Kulac (Supplied)
Well if you've made it this far through, it's safe to say the fact you're after Louis Tomlinson tickets is 'Written All Over Your Face'.
If you're wanting to 'Face The Music' or 'Jump the Gun' you can do so as there's tickets to his Leeds show at First Direct Arena HERE.
Standing tickets are still available priced at £55.85, while seated tickets remaining are priced between £55.85 and £83.35 each.
Louis Tomlinson setlist for 2026 tour
The How Did I Get Here? Tour officially kicked off in Europe and it prioritises songs from his latest LP.
Here is the set list:
Lemonade
On Fire
Written All Over Your Face
Out Of My System
Bigger Than Me
Saturdays
Angels Fly
Dark to Light
Broken Bones
Defenceless
Just Hold On
Lazy
Sunflowers
Lucid
Jump the Gun
Imposter
Sanity
Kill My Mind
Face the Music
Silver Tounges
The Observer
The Answer
Miss You
Palaces
Wristbands and queue system
To manage crowds and ensure a 'fair and comfortable' experience for fans, a randomly allocated wristband system will be in place for standing ticket holders.
This is how it works:
Arrive at the arena between 11am and 2pm on the day of the show, Tuesday 28 April 2026.
Wristbands will be given out in batches at random to standing ticket holders, while availability lasts
Once you have your wristband, you will be asked to leave the area surrounding the venue and return between 4.30pm and 5.30pm
Upon your return to the arena, you will be asked to join a dedicated queue related to the number or colour on your wristband as guided by the dedicated venue team.
Doors open to the show at 6pm for general admission.
Stage times for Louis Tomlinson at First Direct Arena, Leeds
First Direct Arena has a strict curfew of 11pm meaning you can get home before having to watch the sky turn from 'Dark to Light'.
Anyone attending this show is in luck as the North has been well and truly represented in the form of Manc-based rock group Pale Waves and Doncaster talent ADMT.
Alex Spencer, another Northern act from Manchester is also joining the bill, but he's only playing at select Europe dates of the tour.
These are the expected stage times for Louis Tomlinson in Leeds tonight, based on his other shows so far:
Located on Dyer Street next to Leeds City Bus Station and approx. 15min walk from first direct arena and is wheelchair friendly.
Support and help for any persons with a disability is available as the station is a registered ‘Safe place’ to come into and ask for assistance.
Nearest Bus Stops
Clay Pit Lane
Wade Lane/Lovell Park Road
Woodhouse Lane
Nearest Train Station
Leeds City Station on New Station Street is around a 15min walk from first direct arena and a major hub on the national, regional and local rail network providing connections to a wide variety of destinations.
Parking
There are over 7,500 car parking spaces within a 15-minute walk of the arena. The arena doesn’t have it’s own car park however there are lots of options nearby. To receive 5% off Q Park when attending a show at first direct arena click here
The nearest Car Park with EV charging is located on Albion Street click here.
None of the above car parks are operated by the arena so for questions, queries or comments we ask that you contact the companies directly.
Hiring Bikes in Leeds
If you’re looking to hire a bike in Leeds, here are some of the best options you can try:
Beryl bikes – you’ll find the ‘Leeds City Bikes’ from Beryl stationed throughout the city. These are all e-bikes, and they’re available to hire on a pay-as-you-go basis. It costs £1 to unlock the bikes, and then 16p per minute to use them. We’d say these are great for zipping around the city and getting from A to B.
Talio – for a wider selection of electric bikes to choose from, Talio based at Buslinthorpe Green is a great option. From this company, you can hire cruiser bikes, mountain bikes, and cargo bikes. Prices start from £20 per day for rental, but if you’re hiring for a month or longer you’ll get a good discount.
Featured Images - Press shot / Flickr via Javie Rosh / Wikimedia Commons via Kurt Kulac (Supplied)
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Alex Warren at First Direct Arena, Leeds – tickets, times, setlist and more for UK tour
Thomas Melia
Singer-songwriter and social media star Alex Warren is visiting First Direct Arena, Leeds, for two nights of out of the 'Ordinary' live music.
One of the founding members of the TikTok group, Hype House, which also included fellow pop performer Addison Rae, Warren has gone on to receive global recognition for his contributions to music.
Born in California, it's no surprise his music has managed to catapult into the mainstream as he's been mastering content creation since he was 10 on YouTube.
His music journey began back in 2021, when he released music as an independent artist in 2021 before signing a record deal one year later, dropping the chart-topping 'Ordinary' in 2025.
Now, Alex Warren prepares for his biggest UK tour to date, and he's playing two shows right here in Leeds at the 13,500 seater First Direct Arena in April and May.
Gig guide | Alex Warren at First Direct Arena, Leeds - all the info
Alex Warren is visiting Leeds at First Direct Arena on 29 April / Credit: Press Shots (supplied)
Alex Warren UK tour dates
Fri 24 April - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
Sun 26 April - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
Mon 27 April - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
Wed 29 April - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
Thu 30 April - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena
Sat 2 May - Belfast, UK - SSE Arena
Mon 4 May - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
Wed 6 May - Dublin, IE - 3Arena
Thu 7 May - Dublin, IE - 3Arena
Are there tickets left for Alex Warren at First Direct Arena?
If you're looking for somebody to 'Save You a Seat', look no further as you can get tickets to Alex Warren's 29 April at First Direct Arena in Leeds HERE.
Stage times for Alex Warren at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Warren has built a cult following thanks to chart-topping hits like 'Ordinary'/ Credit: Press Shots (supplied)
First Direct Arena has a strict curfew of 11pm, meaning you can get home without having to start ‘Chasing Shadows’.
Supporting Alex Warren on the night will be Claire Rosinkranz, a singer-songwriter from California with tracks like 'Frankenstein' and 'Backyard Boy'.
How to get to first direct arena
Bus Station
Located on Dyer Street next to Leeds City Bus Station and approximately a 15min walk from the arena, it's also wheelchair friendly.
Support and help for any persons with a disability is available as the station is a registered ‘Safe place’ to come into and ask for assistance.
Nearest Bus Stops
Clay Pit Lane
Wade Lane/Lovell Park Road
Woodhouse Lane
Nearest Train Station
Leeds City Station on New Station Street is around a 15min walk from first direct arena and a major hub on the national, regional and local rail network, providing connections to a wide variety of destinations.
Parking
There are over 7,500 car parking spaces within a 15-minute walk of the arena. The arena doesn’t have its own car park; however, there are lots of options nearby. To receive 5% off Q Park when attending a show at first direct, click HERE.
The nearest Car Park with EV charging is located on Albion Street, click HERE.
None of the above car parks is operated by the arena, so for questions, queries or comments, we'd recommend contacting the companies directly.
Hiring Bikes in Leeds
If you’re looking to hire a bike in Leeds, here are some of the best options you can try:
Beryl bikes: you’ll find the ‘Leeds City Bikes’ from Beryl stationed throughout the city. These are all e-bikes, and they’re available to hire on a pay-as-you-go basis. It costs £1 to unlock them, and then 16p per minute to use. We’d say these are great for zipping around the city and getting from A to B.
Talio: for a wider selection of electric bikes to choose from, Talio - based at Buslinthorpe Green - is a great option. You can hire cruiser bikes, mountain bikes, and cargo bikes. Prices start from £20 per day for rental, but if you’re hiring for a month or longer, you’ll get a good discount.
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25th January 2023 
