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Why Summer Is One of the Best Times to Let Your Property
If you've been thinking about letting your property, summer is one of the strongest times of year to bring it to the rental market. While many people assume spring is the busiest season for property, the summer months often see a significant increase in tenant demand....
Five Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Letting Agent
Choosing the right letting agent is one of the most important decisions a landlord can make. A good letting agent doesn't just find tenants, they help protect your investment, ensure you remain compliant with changing legislation and provide support throughout the...
Five Things That Can Affect the Value of Your Property
Property values are influenced by a wide range of factors, some of which are obvious and others that often come as a surprise. Whether you're considering selling, letting, refinancing or simply reviewing your assets, understanding what impacts value can help you make...
Probate Property: Common Mistakes Families Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Losing a loved one is never easy, and dealing with their property can often feel overwhelming. For many families, selling or managing a probate property is something they've never had to do before, meaning it's easy to make decisions that can lead to unnecessary...
The Hidden Costs of Managing Your Own Rental Property
Many landlords choose to manage their own rental properties with the aim of saving money. On the surface, it can seem like a cost-effective option, particularly if you only own one or two properties. However, self-managing a tenancy involves far more than collecting...
Why Working With a RICS-Regulated Firm Matters
When choosing a property professional, whether for a valuation, property management, agency or consultancy advice, you'll often see firms describe themselves as "RICS-regulated". But what does that actually mean, and why should property owners care? In an increasingly...
Let Agreed Within 7 Days in Altrincham
At Oakwood, we believe successful lettings are about much more than simply finding a tenant. By combining effective marketing, thorough tenant vetting and a compliance-led approach, we help landlords achieve the best possible outcome whilst navigating an increasingly...
Section 21 Is Gone: What Are Your Options as a Landlord?
The abolition of Section 21 under the Renters' Rights Act represents one of the biggest changes to the private rented sector in decades. For many landlords, the removal of the 'no-fault' eviction process has raised concerns about how possession can be recovered if...
Why More Landlords Are Switching Managing Agents
For many landlords, changing managing agents feels like more hassle than it is worth. The concern is understandable. There are tenants to consider, compliance requirements to maintain and ongoing management responsibilities that cannot simply stop during the...