Letting Blog Archive

Embarking on the Landlord Journey

7th December 2023

Insights for Aspiring and Seasoned Landlords in Shoreham-by-Sea Property investment has long been a staple in British retirement planning. The introduction of the buy-to-let mortgage over a quarter-century ago marked a significant turn, presenting opportunities for dual returns: rental income in the short term and capital growth in the long-term. You can see why there are a substantial number of… Read More

Oakley Property acquires the Shoreham residential lettings business of Osborn Humphreys and the former premises of Harrison Brant

20th April 2023

We are happy to announce Oakley Property have acquired the Shoreham based residential lettings business of Osborn Humphreys, following the retirement of the business owner, Keith Harrison. Oakley Property have also acquired the former premises of Harrison Brant. Read the full blog for more information, and quotes from Keith Harrison, Associate Director of our Shoreham branch Nick Williams, and our Managing Director Tim Crossfield.  Read More

Regenerating Lewes – Award Winning Atelier is set to be Lewes’ most exciting new LIVE & WORK location

14th March 2023

We are delighted to announce that all 3 phases of our Atelier development in Lewes have been successfully completed. Atelier is fantastic new project in Lewes, that has regenerated a disused area of land around the Tesco Brooks Road area. This creative development site has been delivered through a joint venture between Gold Property Developments and Cross Stone Regeneration and includes new public spaces to relax in, creative business units for growing local companies, and 41 shared ownership apartments, all available through us at Oakley Property. Read More

Government Announce New Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Grant for Residential Car Parks

12th May 2022

The government have recently announced their final release of grants for the residential sector surrounding the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and points. The government say they want to help businesses and organisations who rent, lease or manage residential properties install EV chargepoints in their car parks. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)&nbsp… Read More

Shoreham-by-Sea Rental Homes Nightmare

12th May 2022

Shoreham-by-Sea needs 199 additional private rented properties per year to keep up with current and future demand from tenants. Yet over the last 5 years, Shoreham has lost 171 private rented homes. What are the 5 reasons the supply of private rental properties in Shoreham are falling? What does this mean for tenants and landlords? There has been a rise in demand for rental… Read More

49% Reduction in Shoreham Council Houses in the Last 40 years

19th April 2022

In 1981, 19.2% of properties in Shoreham (and the Adur District as a whole) were council houses. Today, that figure stands at 9.8%, a proportional drop of 49%. Why has the number of council houses dropped so much in those 40 years? How has that changed the dynamics of the Shoreham property market in those 40 years? The ability of local authorities to build council houses… Read More

586 Shoreham-by-Sea Landlords Could Be Hit With £14k Bills and Red Tape in Tory 'Levelling Up' Plans

15th March 2022

Some Shoreham-by-Sea landlords face bills of between £11,000 to £14,000 as Michael Gove, the Housing Minister, declared an attack on poor quality private rental homes. 586 Shoreham-by-Sea rental properties will require upgrading. The Government announced in their ‘Levelling Up’ White Paper last week they plan to introduce a new minimum standard for private rental properties. Also, the White Paper wants every landlord in Shore… Read More

The average house price in Shoreham-by-Sea has increased by 210.1% to £438,500 in the last 20 years, a profit of £297,100

16th February 2022

The average house price in Shoreham-by-Sea has increased by 210.1% to £438,500 in the last 20 years, a profit of £297,100 That means, when adjusted for inflation in those two decades, Shoreham-by-Sea house prices have risen in real terms by 138.0% What does this mean for existing Shoreham-by-Sea homeowners and first-time buyers trying to get on the Shoreham-by-Sea property ladder? Since 2001, UK average… Read More

Oakley Property announce new head office in central Brighton

11th February 2022

Following many successful years at our current head office in Marlborough Place, Brighton, we are delighted to announce that, in March of this year, we will be expanding Oakley Property into new head office premises in the North Laine. Both the new head office and our existing residential estate agency offices in North Road, will remain firmly rooted in the… Read More

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