Selling Land with a Hint of Development

Selling Land with a Hint of Development

  In our role advising landowners and farmers throughout the north west, we are frequently asked how future development can be reflected in any sale.  Clearly there is no standard answer and we have to look at each case on its own merits, considering many factors....
The Importance Of The Lease

The Importance Of The Lease

As a chartered surveyor, I have dealings with property leases on a daily basis, whether advising landlords and tenants on new or existing leases or undertaking valuations of investment property. There is significant value to having a robust and appropriate lease in...
A Day in the Life of a Property Surveyor

A Day in the Life of a Property Surveyor

My role as Associate Surveyor at Oakwood Property Services predominantly consists of assisting the senior valuers with property inspections, research and report writing. We undertake valuations for numerous purposes including secured lending, tax requirements,...
How Much Does a Valuation Cost?

How Much Does a Valuation Cost?

At Oakwood we deliver hundreds of property valuations each year, most of which start with the question “we need a valuation; can you give me a price please?”.  Yes, of course we can, but first of all we’d like to know more about what you need and why. In the dim and...
The Mystery of “Down” Valuations

The Mystery of “Down” Valuations

The Mystery of “Down” Valuations It’s no secret that the last two years, since the first lockdown ended in June 2020, has seen the most astounding growth in the property market, across many sectors. Admittedly there is some hesitancy with the office and retail...