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Rent out office spaces, outbuildings, or your driveway

Depending on the size of your location and how much extra income you are interested in earning, this will help determine what you are going to do. If you have large outbuildings, you have more options to rent out, without anyone entering your home. Whether they rent storage space, office space, a garage, or a workshop, it’s important to make sure the facility is well-maintained and compliant. If your home is at the edge of Wakefield city centre, hospitals or near a train line, it could be ideal for renting out your driveway.

Let your property

Letting your property is a great way to build a secure and prosperous financial future. Using a letting agent, such as Richard Kendall Estate Agent makes the process a lot smoother with a lot less effort. You can choose which level of managed service you like. For example, you may take care of maintenance yourself while we collect the rent and find referenced tenants. You may prefer a round-the-clock maintenance service for your property with a fully managed package. Whether you make a profit on the cost of your mortgage or not does not minimise your long-term return on investment.

Home improvements

As you pay off your mortgage and your home increases in value over the years, it’s earning money. You can accelerate this by improving it. Fitting a new kitchen can add to the value of your home, as well as a new bathroom Simple things can also make a difference. Decorating, improving lighting, and the energy efficiency of your home are also effective ways to add value. Fitting solar panels, and selling excess energy back to your local electricity board, is another canny way to make a few extra pounds from your home.

If you are due to re-mortgage and looking to release funds, can we help?

Richard Kendall Estate Agent works in partnership with SMH Finance LLP who would provide the mortgage advice. Speak to one of SMH Finance LLP specialists today and telephone 01924 291294

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$4 bed property in Featherstone Lane, Pontefract$

Featherstone Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract

Guide price £415,000

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**Guide Price £415,000 - £420,000** *NO CHAIN* A SUBSTANTIAL four bedroom DETACHED FAMILY HOME combining CHARACTER FEATURES with generous modern living, set on a SIZEABLE PLOT with ample OFF ROAD PARKING, LARGE LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN and versatile detached ANNEX ideal for MULTI GENERATIONAL (...)

Church Street, Ossett

£750 PCM

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UnfurnishedA beautifully converted 19th Century Mill, this unique ground floor one-bedroom duplex apartment combines original character with modern, high-specification living. The property offers a bright and spacious open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining area, with plenty of natural light.

Kings Villas, Knottingley

£145,000

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A DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS two bedroom END TERRACED HOME in KNOTTINGLEY, with TWO RECEPTION ROOMS, two well proportioned bedrooms, principal bedroom with EN SUITE, enclosed LOW MAINTENANCE REAR GARDEN and potential for OFF ROAD PARKING. VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE. EPC rating D55.

New Street, Ossett

OIRO £245,000

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A SUPERBLY APPOINTED one bedroom ground floor retirement apartment for the OVER 70s, with stylish OPEN PLAN LIVING, private TERRACE, 24 HOUR ON SITE STAFF, Bistro style restaurants and attractive COMMUNAL GARDENS, just a stone’s throw from OSSETT TOWN CENTRE. EPC rating B83.

I’ve been using Richard Kendall in Horbury to manage my buy-to-let properties and have been extremely impressed with the service, particularly from Alice. As a landlord, what I value most is having someone I can trust to simply get things dealt with properly, without me having to constantly chase or get involved. Alice is excellent in this respect. She’s professional, responsive, proactive and always keeps me informed when something needs my attention. She clearly understands lettings from a landlord’s perspective and makes the whole process straightforward. Any issues are handled quickly and efficiently, communication is excellent, and I have complete confidence that my properties and tenants are being looked after properly. Having dealt with various people and businesses in the property sector over the years, genuinely good service stands out. Alice is a real credit to Richard Kendall and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Horbury team to other landlords looking for a reliable managing agent. Five stars and thoroughly deserved. Jon 15/09/2026

Amanda Holt was absolutely amazing at handling the sale of our house. Every step of the way she kept us informed and updated us the minute she heard any news and was super lovely. Everything was swift, easy and stress free and I would highly recommend them. Thank you so much again. Eleanor 14/09/2026

We had a lovely experience with Miranda at Richard Kendall. She was so helpful throughout the whole process and always kept us updated. Everything felt well organised, which made buying our home so much easier. We’re very happy with the service we received and absolutely love our new home! Thank you Miranda for all your help, we would happily recommend you. Karolina 12/09/2026

Karen at Richard Kendall Pontefract has been nothing short of exceptional. Due to a number of reasons my house was on and off the market a number of times. Most people could have given up hope but Karen was amazing. She was a great source of support, she understood my situation and thankfully we did get my house sold. I’ve no doubt that’s down to Karen. She provided a truly personal and amazing service and made sure I was at ease throughout. I can’t thank Karen and the team enough. I’d highly recommend Richard Kendall to anyone. They will look after you and make your home selling journey stress free. Thanks Karen. SH 12/09/2026

Jessica has been absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process. She has always been very receptive to our queries, responding promptly and efficiently, and has been proactive in progressing the tenancy agreement with our new tenants. She is a genuinely lovely person to deal with, and her professionalism, responsiveness and helpful approach have made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Amazing service—thank you, Jessica! Dr. Prateek 09/09/2026

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