by lydia | Mar 24, 2026 | News
RICS have issued their monthly report for February 2026, and surveyors report an encouraging start to the year, although momentum has softened towards the end of the month due to wider global events and political uncertainty. Mortgage rates have begun to edge upwards...
by lydia | Mar 16, 2026 | News
Hybrid working is changing offices, not replacing them Despite the widespread shift towards hybrid working over the past few years, Manchester’s office market continues to demonstrate strong levels of activity. Recent reporting from Place North West highlights that...
by lydia | Jan 27, 2026 | Guides and Top Tips, News
Renters’ Rights in 2026: Why Landlords Need to Review Their Position Now The Renters’ Rights Act introduces some of the biggest changes the private rented sector has seen in years. While the reforms aim to improve security and standards for tenants, they also place...
by lydia | Jan 26, 2026 | News
The property market is rarely uniform, and this is particularly true in Altrincham and the wider Cheshire area. While national headlines often suggest one clear direction of travel, local conditions frequently tell a more accurate and useful story. At Oakwood, we...
by lydia | Jan 19, 2026 | News
The rental market has changed rapidly over the past few years, and 2026 is shaping up to be another defining point for landlords. Legislative reform, rising tenant expectations and energy efficiency standards are all converging, meaning that properties which performed...
