So, you’re finally taking that leap and packing up your bedroom at your long-suffering parents’ house? It’s time to take your first tentative steps out into the big bad real world and move into your first rented property.

Buying a home can be a lot more expensive than you may think, and there are usually hidden costs that can end up adding more than 10% to your total property bill. The costs that come with owning and running a house can often surprise former renters, meaning their budgets don’t quite match their financial needs…

In a perfect world, the home selling process would be straightforward and quick. You’d list your home for sale, schedule viewings, receive multiple offers, and sell your home fast and above list price. Unfortunately, selling your house isn’t always that simple and your home could end up sitting on the market longer than you anticipated.

Whether you’re buying your first home or upgrading your current one, your dog deserves a home where it feels comfortable, loved, and cared for. And, if you want to do something special for your four-legged friend or are introducing a new dog into your home, there are basic home improvements you can make...

No matter how vibrant the property market, selling your home is always a challenge. There are some things about your property that you won’t be able to change, which could mean you have some bitter pills to swallow when your home goes on the market.

Today marks the last day of the main stamp duty holiday, with the tax break becoming much less generous in England from tomorrow. Find out all you need to know about how stamp duty works, if you'll need to pay it, and what happens when the holiday ends…

Summer is coming with a promise of heatwaves. That means warmer weather, BBQs, time for gardening, and longer days spent relaxing outside. That’s why now is also the perfect time to change up your back garden into a place you’ll never want to leave. All it takes is a little bit of imagination and some careful planning.

Finding a retirement home can be as exciting as any other home you buy in your life. We know many retirees are searching for that perfect, easy access, easy living life by the beach so here’s our tips (and some inspo) for finding your perfect next home!

Tobias is a Lettings Consultant at Oakwood Homes. We asked him a few questions to get to know him better…

How the tremendous success of bringing in Livestream in lockdown 1 has carried over into our new ‘everyday life’ at Oakwood Homes, and what fantastic stats-driven benefits we’ve seen it have for our sellers, buyers, tenants, and landlords.

Our summer wardrobe is out, and our slightly rouge tones will suggest that we have been loving this beautiful weather we have been having. There’s been no slowing down of the property market over the last few weeks, so you will often seeing us dashing from one appointment to another.

We have seen many sellers come through our doors at Oakwood homes over the last few months, but there is one kind of seller that has been on the rise, and that’s the downsizer. There are many reasons why you may be considering downsizing to a smaller home.