The Oakwood Homes Blog

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget this week – but which announcements, if any, will impact landlords, investors and those looking for a buy-to-let? We take a look…The quick takeaways for landlords and...

Selling a property and going through a separation make the top three on the list of the most stressful experiences a person can go through, and sadly, these two things often go hand in hand. If this is you, read this article for...

If you’ve utilised our instant valuation tool on your home, you absolutely need to take the next step to get an accurate, in-person valuation, even if you’re not planning to sell right now. Let’s talk about WHY…While our...

We all have jobs we have been wanting or needing to do that we may have put off for one reason or another. So if you find yourself pondering over when to get cracking with home improvements, is now the opportune moment for home...

If you’ve taken the plunge and put your home on the market, it can be frustrating to think the perfect buyer might be out there with no idea your property is even for sale. Cue ‘personalised marketing’. Find out how and why...

As locals ourselves, we know the charm and beauty that Thanet has to offer, but this is especially true for families. If you’re on the fence about a Thanet home or wondering if you’re not getting the full experience locally,...

The average tenant stays in the same property for around 2 or 3 years. But a lot can change in that time. If you've managed to keep the same tenants in your property for more than 2 years, have you considered whether the rental...

The property market is seeing a huge lift this year already as 2024 starts off with a bang for homeowners, but does the same excitement extend to those looking to invest in a buy-to-let this year? Let’s look ahead and weigh up...

When you begin your search for an Estate Agent to take on your home sale, it can be hard to know what attributes and qualities to look for. Discover why ‘Award winner’ should be top on your list of must-haves, and what an...

Every quarter we acknowledge and commend teams and individuals who have excelled and shown great initiative or gone above and beyond in their day-to-day roles at Oakwood homes. It's always great to recognise team members hard work...