Looking ahead into 2026, it’s encouraging to see how our local property markets continue to thrive.

Take Skipton, for example. Our much-loved market town not only tops national “happiness” lists for quality of life but is a place where people genuinely enjoy putting down roots. It’s no surprise that family homes here continue to be highly sought after. Just a short drive away, Oxenhope offers that picture-perfect village feel, with open countryside at its doorstep and a strong sense of community. Homes here, particularly spacious detached properties, are equally cherished.

In Worsthorne, a rare collection of reimagined luxury barns and spacious four-bedroom family homes are available, offering something truly special for those seeking character, space and a setting that feels rooted in the village’s heritage. These homes provide an opportunity to secure a distinctive place to call home in one of the area’s most charming communities.

What this tells me is beyond the numbers; aspirational, quality-built homes continue to have a place across neighbourhoods, whether buyers are drawn to Skipton’s vibrant town life, Oxenhope’s pastoral charm, or Worsthorne’s community warmth.

At every viewing appointment and enquiry, we hear the same themes: a desire for space that fits family life, for lasting quality materials and thoughtful design, and for neighbourhoods where children can grow and people can put down roots. That preference plays to our strengths as builders who think in terms of generations, not just transactions.

So yes, the broader market may ebb and flow in response to national shifts, but if you look here, close to where we live and work, the fundamentals are grounded in connected communities, meaningful homes, and people investing in futures that matter.

That’s something worth building toward.