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...
Soaring demand for chain-free homes
By Oakwood Estates Team on 6th May 2022New figures have revealed that, in the past year, the number of chain-free properties sold has increased by a huge 29%. *
Data from a popular property purchasing specialist has revealed that a total of £28.8...
Considering rendering your property? Here’s everything you need to know
By Oakwood Estates Team on 6th May 2022As summer approaches, you may be thinking about giving the exterior of your home a makeover. Rendering your property is not only a great way to give your home a modern touch, but it can also increase kerb appeal.
Why do...18% more green mortgages are now available
By Oakwood Estates Team on 6th May 2022Green mortgage popularity is evidently on the rise as we all do our bit to make the world an eco-friendlier place. In the current market, there are a total of 648 green mortgages available, compared to October 2021, when just...