The RICS publishes a monthly market survey based on comments submitted to members active in the residential property market, many of whom are involved with estate agency and valuations. It is perhaps with bated breath that we waited for the July 2020 survey, covering...
At Oakwood we are often asked by clients how a commercial property valuation is established. Hopefully the Valuation Methodology section of our reports gives them the answer, but if they are in the early stages of appointing us, they often want to know our approach....
Most property owners have no issue with access to their property as it adjoins the public highway and there are no particular restrictions, apart from the usual highways regulations. There may be some complexity to developing property, but on a day to day basis the...
We have just released our latest newsletter, in which we take a look at some of the key changes to valuations as we begin to come out of the lockdown period. – The “new normal” way to inspect – Farm business succession – Property values...
The one consistency in life is change and agriculture is not immune to it. In fact, the past few years have seen some massive changes and farm businesses need to stay fleet of foot to adapt. Even here in Cheshire we have seen the effects of climate change – a long...
What a few weeks it’s been, not only in the UK but globally. Lockdown has been tough on most people, even those who have been able to carry on with semblance of work, as routines have gone out of the window. Sadly it looks like our summer holidays may be delayed for...