How United's Premier return will jump start city property market

Leeds United's promotion back to the Premier League could help propel property prices in parts of Leeds as the impact of the triumph ripples across the city, according to a Leeds estate agent.

- by Dennis Morton

The Whites' return to top-flight football has prompted an outpouring of city pride and fresh momentum is already being felt in the housing sector, experts say.

The impact of the promotion could be wide-ranging, according to Mark Manning, managing director of Leeds-based agency Manning Stainton.

The property expert's insight comes as part of the Yorkshire Evening Post's Promotion Effect series, a package of special reports dedicated to Leeds United's relationship with the city, supporters, residents and businesses as the club celebrates promotion back to the Premier League.

He said the success would boost local confidence and economic activity - and that this would, in turn, nudge house prices upwards in specific parts of the city.

"Initially, the area of the market that will really benefit is the top-end rental market across north Leeds suburbs like Alwoodley and Scarcroft, and also Linton and Wetherby, as new, wealthy players are signed to the club and look to move to places close to the club's Thorp Arch training ground," Mr Manning said.