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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...
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...
Is Your Rental Property Ready for the New Rules?
Since the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act in May 2026, landlords across England have found themselves operating in a very different regulatory environment. The changes have created greater protections for tenants, but they have also increased the importance of...
The Altrincham Property Market Update: Summer 2026
The property market has continued to show resilience throughout the first half of 2026, with both buyers and tenants remaining active despite ongoing economic uncertainty. Here in Altrincham and the surrounding areas, we are seeing strong demand across a range of...
What Is My Property Worth? Understanding Professional Valuations
"What's my property worth?" It's one of the most common questions we are asked, whether from homeowners, landlords, investors or business owners. While online valuation tools can provide a rough estimate, a professional valuation offers a far more accurate and...
Property Management, Is It Worth It for Landlords?
Being a landlord today is more hands-on than ever. With increasing legislation, ongoing maintenance, and rising tenant expectations, what was once seen as a relatively passive investment is now a much more active role. For many landlords, the time and responsibility...