The Oakwood Homes Blog

There was a time when buying a property felt quite straightforward, but what the last few years have demonstrated is that things are certainly a bit more tricky. The housing market today is a very different animal with challenges...

Rain, more rain, flooding, snow, cold weather, the last couple of weeks has been a barrage of weather fronts. So much so that last week, 119 flood warnings had been issued by The Environment Agency as well as 193 flood alerts....

We have had a wet few days, so you may be sick of the sight of water in Thanet. The restorative benefits of nature has been wildly spoken about, even your local GP in the High Peak has the option to prescribe spending time in the...

Among the emotion and turmoil involved in buying and selling a property, finding a property you've fallen in love with, only to make an offer and have it rejected, is heartbreaking. What can you do? Do you have to walk away from...

What should you do to ensure your property is safe whilst it is empty through the winter months? As the temperature drops and we reach the coldest days of winter in the UK, many of us get tucked up warm and cosy. Hats and gloves...

Interior design trends change year on year, much like fashion trends. Taking inspiration from all different cultures from all over the world. Looking at trends from years gone by to create our spaces. What are the new emerging...

As each year ends, we reflect on the year before and set resolutions and goals for the year ahead. Here is what you need to know if a house move is on the cards for you in 2023. New year is a time to reset and refresh things....

Decorations are down, there’s the shocking sight of Easter eggs on the supermarket shelves and you have all those good intentions to keep your resolutions. Last year brought many highs and lows as well as a wealth of predictions...

Snow is fallingAll around meChildren playingHaving funIt's the seasonLove and understandingMerry Christmas everyone Christmas is just days away, and as many of us are buying presents, others are still keen to find their new home....

Your local award winning Estate Agent just did it again! This time for something a little different.At Oakwood homes we care about the area we live in and we care about the planet. Which is why we’re doing everything we can to...