The Oakwood Estates Blog

There are many steps you can take to help attract prospective buyers, including cleaning and clearing away clutter, but what you may not know is that certain scents could help showcase your home and encourage buyers to put in an...

February saw a total of 147,050 residential transactions according to HMRC, which is a 23% increase from January’s total and a whopping 48.5% more than February 2020.The cause of this surge seems to be as a result of the...

Mortgage approvals have reached a 14-year high, propelled by last year's property market boom.The Bank of England’s mortgage data from the end of last year shows a 24.2% increase in mortgages agreed compared to the...

Whatever your budget, there are plenty of ways you can add value to your property before selling this year.For inspiration on where to start, have a look at these home improvement suggestions, ranging from high cost to low:...

Investing in a buy-to-let property is a dream that many of us will have at one point or another. Property has always been a dependable investment option, with successful landlords able to set up their rentals to run like...

Recent data from Rightmove suggests that there has been a sudden increase in the number of chain-free properties listed on the market, due to sellers being more willing to rent before they purchase their next home.21% of...

Over the last 12 months, first-time buyers have found it more difficult to move forwards with their purchase plans, as low deposit mortgages became increasingly scarce.Now that lenders have begun to re-introduce their 10%...

According to a recent source, 30% of surveyed homeowners stated that they didn’t attempt to negotiate on the price when purchasing a home.22% of these respondents indicated that this was due to a lack of knowledge, confidence...

What are the new electrical safety standards? The new electrical safety standards require landlords to ensure the safety of all electrical wiring and fixed electrical installations are tested and signed off for each of their...

Many home buyers welcome the extension, as the original deadline of the 31st March left them struggling to complete their business.The extension is predicted to further boost the housing market. The last stamp duty holiday...