What is fueling the ongoing house price growth?
By Oakwood Estates Team on 1st Jul 2022House prices nationwide are continuing to rise at rapid rates, and although there is a low supply of stock, there was a slight increase in new homes coming to the market in June. Which is good news for our future buyers. *
...Three improvements buyers are looking for in a property
By Oakwood Estates Team on 1st Jul 2022When it comes to selling your home, there is nothing you want more than for your buyers to love your home as much as you always have. Preparing your home can feel like a time-consuming and potentially daunting task. However,...
Section 21 evictions are to be banned
By Oakwood Estates Team on 1st Jul 2022The government recently announced the launch of its new Rental Reform Bill, with the primary goal of protecting tenants and providing them with access to secure living means.
Section 21 evictions, which can also be...
Rental market growth: Latest update
By Oakwood Estates Team on 1st Jul 2022According to the latest UK Rental Market Report, commissioned by a popular property portal, there has been strong year-on-year rental growth across most regions of the UK. This growth has largely been driven by high rental...
How has the housing market changed in 2022?
By Oakwood Estates Team on 1st Jul 2022You may have heard the housing market is still going strong after the pandemic boom, but things have changed since Covid restrictions tapered off. Rightmove recently reported on key 2022 trends – here’s what buyers and...
When is the fastest time to sell during the summer?
By Oakwood Estates Team on 8th Jun 2022Did you know that the time you choose to list your home for sale, is a crucial factor in the price you might achieve for it? This is because demand drops during certain months of the year, leading to fewer potential viewings...
What's happening in the UK property market?
By Oakwood Estates Team on 8th Jun 2022After two years of high market activity, you’d be forgiven for thinking the tide is ready to turn. But despite burgeoning constraints on household finances, the buying frenzy continues, with properties still selling at almost...
Renters are locking in longer tenancies
By Oakwood Estates Team on 8th Jun 2022It has been estimated that there are currently three times more tenants looking for homes than there are rental properties available, making it the most competitive rental market ever recorded. Quarterly tracking by a popular...
Investing in property? Here are our top tips!
By Oakwood Estates Team on 8th Jun 2022With high demand for property driving up house prices and rents across the country, now is a great time for new or established landlords to ride the wave by investing. But where should you start, and how can you improve your...
What will the UK’s private rental sector look like ten years from now?
By Oakwood Estates Team on 6th May 2022A recent report examined how the private rental sector might develop in the years to come. *
The findings, based on a survey of 1,376 adults in rented accommodation, offer some interesting food for thought, for...