Letting Blog

Nationwide’s house price index shows annual house price growth increasing 2.1% month-on-month, rising from 10.5% in July to 11% in August – the second largest gain in 15 years with the average house price nearing £250,000.  Nationwide's Chief Economist, Robert Gardner, commented: "House prices are now around 13% higher than when the pandemic began.  The bounce back in August is surprising… Read More

With a partnership spanning 25 years, Oakley and Shoreham Port share a rich history. During this time, we have been gradually building the overall amount of tenant companies at the port, which now sits at an impressive total of over 150 – a number that continues to grow. This significant number now means that a large proportion of the port’s… Read More

Across England, the demand for rental properties has reached record levels as renting has now become cheaper than buying for many. This, despite stamp duty incentives and demand for rental properties exceeding supply in many areas. Data from HomeLet Rental Index shows that between April and May there was only a 0.1% increase in the average cost of rent, which continued… Read More

Last month a new set of Electrical Safety Regulations for rented properties came into effect in the UK for any new tenancies agreed after 1st July. Read More

At Oakley, our proactive team have done an exceptional job of maintaining business as usual as much as possible throughout lockdown. It goes without saying, using the familiar phrase “unprecedented times” this has been one of the most unusual quarters of the year to report on, possibly in our 27 years of operating in the property business!  Read More

Our customers, clients and team mean everything to us at Oakley! We thrive on building positive relationships so it’s only natural that while we gradually reopen our property viewing appointments, we keep you all safe. Read More

Even if you’re not planning to sell your home soon, a spring clean always feels like a good idea; after all, doesn’t it feel satisfying and relaxing when things look organised, fresh and neat? Read More

   Our teams have been busy finding alternative ways to keep everything running smoothly in our Sales, Lettings, Property Management and Commercial Departments. Read More

Last year a long-awaited new law was introduced to protect tenants and their wellbeing. The Fitness for Human Habitation Act was created to prevent landlords from letting properties fall into unacceptable states of disrepair and the legislation has recently been updated Read More

The Chancellor’s annual budget announcement had already made some positive allowances for retail and hospitality businesses, helping to cut down the overheads on operating within a Commercial Premises Read More