If you’re hoping for a calm and relaxing month, especially with the kids at home, then having a cosy place to unwind in is essential.

For many, 2021 is the year to invest in property. With many finding a surplus of money left at the end of each month due to reduced spend on holidays, going out, and petrol, why not let that money work for you in the form of an investment property?

If it is not the cold, it’s the wind and of course the downpouring of rain. Our homes have been battered by the weather these last few weeks. You may have noticed it more because we are having to spend more time at home, it is also our office, our school and even our playground.

Meet the team! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Darren is the Senior Valuer at Oakwood Homes. We asked him a few questions to get to know him better…

Moving home? Can I still do that with the current Covid lockdown restrictions? The wonderful news is that yes, you can still move but there are precautions you need to take to ensure you can move as safely as possible.

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside… Ask anyone around what they love best about our local area and we bet nearly all of them will answer “the beaches”. If you fancy being close enough to walk them every day, check out our list of available homes by the beach…

We are all in suspense as to whether the Government will make any change to the current Stamp Duty holiday deadline of 31 March 2021, but one canny developer is removing the worry...!

As the restrictions continue and the virus threat rises, we are not just abiding by government rules, but also going the EXTRA mile for your comfort and safety…

We are the ONLY local agent using ‘Live Viewings’ to minimise footfall through homes, and therefore protect our customers from the ever-rising threat of the virus.

Hopefully it’s third time lucky, and we’re heading into our last lockdown. During this time, we’re open, and our team are ready to help you reach your goals with valuations, viewings and advice – but we still have in place extra #CovidSecure precautions to ensure our team, customers and community remain safe…

It doesn’t matter if you’re planning on selling your home in the coming months or looking to stay put for years to come, there are plenty of projects you can do this year to bring your home to its full potential.

Here's a selection of the best advice we've learned over the years to ensure you can find a home for yourself AND your furry companion…