What has happened in the property market during the last 50 years?
By Oakwood Estates Team on 2nd Nov 2022It’s no secret that today’s property market is thriving at peak buoyancy, with record house prices and demand going through the roof, which is why it’s easy to overlook the history of the market which brought us to this...
What to consider when moving house before Christmas
By Oakwood Estates Team on 3rd Oct 2022Moving home can often be a stressful process for sellers, but there are plenty of ways to make things run as smooth as possible. Timing sits somewhere at the top of the list, as the property market changes on a monthly basis,...
First-time buyers: What deposit will you need?
By Oakwood Estates Team on 3rd Oct 2022Whether you are thinking about saving for your first house or you have been saving for a while now, the deposit will most likely be the first hurdle on your journey. Here are some of the basics you’ll need to know to help you...
Tenants stay put due to rising rents: Is it time to go fully managed?
By Oakwood Estates Team on 3rd Oct 2022According to data from Propertymark, a shortage of rental stock is fuelling the surge in renters staying put, with 73% of letting agents saying they have seen a growth in the number of tenants renewing contracts over the past...
Should I consider remortgaging now?
By Oakwood Estates Team on 3rd Oct 2022As of September, mortgage rates rose for the 11th consecutive month, while options for buyers on the market declined as the industry continues to adjust to higher interest rates.
The average cost of a two-year fixed...
Supply shortages see rental growth accelerate to above 12%
By Oakwood Estates Team on 3rd Oct 2022While many Brits are grappling with the cost-of-living crisis, rising interest rates and inflation, saving for a hefty deposit is resolvedly taking a backseat and potential homeowners may be choosing to hold off until price...
Reduce your energy bills with these money-saving tips
By Oakwood Estates Team on 31st Aug 2022The cost of living crisis has strained the budgets of most UK households, largely due to an alarming increase in energy prices. If your home isn’t energy efficient, it’s likely your bills have given you cause for concern in...
Top tips to improve the busiest room in your house
By Oakwood Estates Team on 31st Aug 2022They say it’s the heart of the home – and we agree. It’s the natural gathering point for family and friends and a sanctuary of sensory pleasure for the cooks and bakers among us. We are, of course, talking about the...
110% increase in renters aged between 55-64
By Oakwood Estates Team on 31st Aug 2022While rising house prices have led many younger people to rent for longer before buying their first home, tenants aged over 35 are the fastest growing group.*
In the decade between 2011 and 2021, the number of...
You could increase your home’s value by 16%
By Oakwood Estates Team on 31st Aug 2022Simply improving your property’s EPC rating could be the way forward. This is because many buyers are starting to focus their search on greener, energy-efficient homes.
This new buying trend may partly be the result...