Property management in Cross Gates, Leeds

2 bed rent

£1,090 a month

3 bed rent

£1,340 a month

Typical sale price

£251,198

Gross yield

5.6%

Read around LS15. Rents are advertised rents; the sale price is the average of completed sales in the last twelve months.

Cross Gates sits in east Leeds, within the Leeds council area, and is commonly associated with the LS15 postcode district. It has a suburban character, with residential streets around an established shopping centre and railway station. Shops and services along Station Road and Austhorpe Road provide a focus for everyday errands. For landlords, the distinction between homes close to these facilities and those on quieter surrounding streets is worth considering when presenting a property to prospective tenants.

The housing stock includes older brick terraces, interwar semi-detached houses and later detached and semi-detached homes. Flats add to the choice, including homes within converted buildings and purpose-built developments. This mix suits different household needs, rather than a single type of renter. When assessing an older house, check the roof, insulation and ventilation alongside its decorative condition. Gardens, usable storage and the practical layout of living space are also worth highlighting where the property offers them.

Cross Gates railway station provides a direct link to Leeds, making it a practical option for tenants commuting into the city centre. Local bus routes connect the area with other parts of Leeds, while the nearby A64 supports road journeys towards Leeds and York. Thorpe Park, an employment and retail location in east Leeds, is another relevant source of nearby jobs. Leeds city centre also offers employment in offices, retail and public services, broadening the potential tenant audience beyond people working locally.

The area can suit working singles, couples and families who want access to Leeds without living in the city centre. Houses with gardens are relevant to family households, while smaller homes can appeal to couples and people renting alone. Match the marketing to the actual property rather than assuming every tenant has the same priorities. Before advertising, check repair needs, safety obligations and any applicable Leeds council licensing requirements. Clear information about parking, outdoor space and travel links helps prospective tenants judge whether the home suits their routine.

• Rent collected and paid to you within 3 working days of your tenant paying
• Your rent held in a ring-fenced client account, separate from Caso's own money, until it is paid to you
• Tenant calls and messages answered 24 hours a day, every day
• Repairs assessed, priced and arranged for you, charged at the contractor's invoice with no markup
• A monthly statement for each property, with every invoice attached, in your portal
• Late rent chased from the first day it is overdue, with a dated record
• Tenancy agreement drawn up and signed online
• Renewals, changes of tenant and legal notices prepared and served
• Rent reviewed every year and the Section 13 rent increase notice served for you
• Deposit protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme within 30 days, and the deposit paperwork the law requires served on your tenant
• Deposit deductions agreed and the deposit returned at the end of the tenancy
• Gas safety, electrical safety and energy certificates renewed before they expire, at cost
• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms checked and recorded
• Council landlord licence applied for where your area needs one, and its renewal date tracked
• Optional: rent guarantee at cost, with no markup. You are paid even when the tenant does not pay.

Selective or HMO licence (council licence). Leeds City Council has run selective licensing in parts of Beeston, Holbeck and Harehills. We check the register against your exact address before the first tenancy.