Selling your Home Blog Archive

In the realm of British suburban living, the semi-detached house has often been the subject of caricature. A symbol of safe yet uninspiring domesticity; epitomised by hit TV shows and movies like the Dursleys out of Harry Potter, the BBC show Outnumbered, Birds of a Feather and the ever-awkward son of Norwich, Alan Partridge. However, recent property trends in Shoreham-by-Sea… Read More

When it comes to selling your Shoreham home, choosing the right estate agency is crucial. Not only do you want an agency with a strong track record of success, but you also want one that is dedicated to ongoing professional development. At Oakley Property, we pride ourselves on a high level of professionalism within our teams. Our agents are constantly… Read More

Evaluate Your Current Needs: Take stock of your lifestyle and assess how your requirements have changed since your children left the nest. Consider factors like space, maintenance, and accessibility that will shape your ideal downsized home. Financial Planning: Downsizing can be a great opportunity to free up equity and reduce expenses. Consult a financial advisor to understand the implications and… Read More

The Shoreham-by-Sea property landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by societal, economic and cultural factors. The type of properties people have bought in the last few years since the first lockdown has undergone some notable changes, reflecting shifting preferences and lifestyle choices. This article explores the transformations in property purchasing trends over the last two years compared to the long-term, almost three-decade average, with a focus on Shoreham-by-Sea detached houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses and apartments. Read More

We take a look at the Shoreham-by-Sea housing market and the steps that can be taken to speed up the home-buying process.  Read More

The rate of house price growth has started to ease with a reduction in the number of properties that will sell in Shoreham-by-Sea in the coming 12 to 18 months. Yet, rising interest rates and the cost-of-living issues won't knock everybody out of the property market and there shouldn't be a housing bubble for two vital reasons. The Shoreham-by-Sea property market is… Read More

The Shoreham-by-Sea housing market over the last five years has behaved oddly. Shoreham-by-Sea house prices are 23.4% higher than in 2017, even though during those five years, the British economy had the uncertainty of Brexit and the massive fall in GDP during the pandemic. Yet, a less observed trend is that the net number of homeowners in Shoreham-by-Sea has risen by 1,235 households,… Read More

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

267 properties have sold in the Shoreham-by-Sea area in the last 12 months. It only takes 49 days to sell a Shoreham-by-Sea home, so why does it take 123 days from the sold board going up to the buyer getting the keys? With a shortage of solicitors and a sub-standard conveyancing system, this article discusses what Shoreham-by-Sea house sellers (and buyers) can do to… Read More

The average time to find a buyer for a Shoreham-by-Sea property reduced from 66 days in 2020 to 49 days in 2021. Yet still, just under 1 in 4 Shoreham-by-Sea homeowners are on the market after 12 weeks. Why are so many Shoreham-by-Sea homes still on the market after all that time, and what does it mean for the Shoreham-by-Sea property market? You would have needed to… Read More