Tue 19 May 2020
We have put together a list of programmes which will help inspire your next property purchase…
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Tue 19 May 2020
The homes that perform the best are the ones that can grab the attention from the off…
Tue 19 May 2020
We have found some of the best apps to help you cope with the current situation and beyond…
Tue 19 May 2020
It is important that we pay attention to our mental health and wellbeing to ensure that we are looking after ourselves…
Mon 18 May 2020
Why not make the most of the extra time at home and tackle one of our easy lockdown DIY tasks… …
Mon 18 May 2020
People are already making rental plans, a positive sign for the lettings market…
Wed 01 Apr 2020
The government has released detailed guidance on the process of moving home during the current health crisis which has slowed all areas of estate agency. The guidance includes what you should do if you are in process of a house transaction and, what precautions to take. …
Wed 19 Feb 2020
2020 is set for an environmental transformation, with the property market a strong contributor to this…
Tue 11 Feb 2020
The first new landlord legislation of 2020 has been proposed and relates to electrical safety checks.…
Sat 25 Jan 2020
the latest news in the West Midlands property market…
Tue 07 Jan 2020
our top tips to spruce up your home on a budget…
Sat 04 Jan 2020
what does 2020 have in store for the sales market?…
Fri 20 Dec 2019
we celebrate our team successes for 2019…
Thu 19 Dec 2019
looking back at our 2019 letting market predictions - did they come true?!…
Wed 18 Dec 2019
why keeping your rental property in tip top condition means you will get tip top tenants…
Fri 06 Dec 2019
the busiest time for house hunting online, revealed…
Tue 26 Nov 2019
Lydia Spencer becomes a permanent member of the Oulsnam Lettings team…
Mon 25 Nov 2019
we welcome back Darren Barber to the lettings team…
Sun 17 Nov 2019
list your home now to sell quickly in the New Year…
Fri 08 Nov 2019
how to prepare yourself and your home in order to get a swift sale…
Tue 05 Nov 2019
the do's and don'ts of viewing a property for sale…
Fri 18 Oct 2019
Things to consider when thinking about buying a bigger home…
Thu 17 Oct 2019
a guide to open viewings when selling your home…
Sat 05 Oct 2019
why is choosing to rent becoming more and more popular?…
Wed 02 Oct 2019
why buying a house with additional annexe space could be a great investment…
Tue 01 Oct 2019
what are the best ways to help improve kerb appeal and achieve a quick sale?…
Wed 25 Sep 2019
why allowing pets in a rental property is a good idea…
Sun 22 Sep 2019
how can you save money by using a letting agent to market and manage your home?…
Tue 17 Sep 2019
increased confidence within the mortgage lenders association…
Sun 15 Sep 2019
extending your property can add £££'s…
Thu 05 Sep 2019
help to buy scheme changes to allow longer mortgage terms…
Tue 03 Sep 2019
rent is up and void periods are down in the lettings market…
Sun 11 Aug 2019
what are the benefits of using a local estate agent over a corporate agent?…
Sat 27 Jul 2019
should landlords always go for the cheapest letting agent?…
Sat 20 Jul 2019
Bromsgrove sales office holds open day for Abbey Gate development houses…
Sun 14 Jul 2019
8 most common estate agent myths when selling your house…
Fri 05 Jul 2019
Road closures to Hewell Road, Barnt Green for Severn Trent Water upgrades…
Wed 19 Jun 2019
We find out some more about our new lettings branch manager…
Thu 13 Jun 2019
Kings Heath holds its very first poetry slam…
Thu 13 Jun 2019
An update on the Star Project Summer Show…
Wed 12 Jun 2019
Introducing Ryan Pell to the Oulsnam team…
Mon 10 Jun 2019
Find out about our new Bromsgrove sales office branch manager…
Wed 22 May 2019
Making sure you make the right decision when buying a new home…
Sat 18 May 2019
Our Lettings team grows its valuation and negotiation department with a new recruit…
Mon 13 May 2019
Lettings team expands with a new addition to the property management team…
Mon 15 Apr 2019
The property industry proves that positive changes continue throughout an unstable political climate…
Mon 08 Apr 2019
How to be the best landlord you can possibly be - top tips for making, and keeping, happy tenants!…
Thu 04 Apr 2019
Top tips to make sure you get the best possible sale price for your home…
Wed 03 Apr 2019
Top tips for a smooth tenancy check-out…
Thu 28 Feb 2019
Top tips for moving home stress free!…
Wed 13 Feb 2019
Berkeley Homes invests in Birmingham; new homes will help city meet ambitious new homes target…
Fri 08 Feb 2019
What will 2019 bring for the sales market in the property industry? Increased house prices and positivity!…
Wed 30 Jan 2019
A growing number of tenants want to stay put, even if their landlord sells up. What are the options?…
Mon 28 Jan 2019
Buy to let investment remains a strong proposition for landlords.…
Fri 25 Jan 2019
When's the best time to sell your home? February 19th at 8pm!…
Mon 21 Jan 2019
What does 2019 hold for the lettings market? Our Lettings Branch Manager gives us her top 5 predictions.…
Mon 14 Jan 2019
If you need more space; is it better to extend your property or relocate?…
Wed 09 Jan 2019
What sacrifices are Millennials making in order to get a foot on the property ladder?…
Wed 12 Dec 2018
Recent reports have found that high street agents generate more sales and higher sales prices. We look at the statistics and reflect on why that might be the case.…
Wed 05 Dec 2018
A summary of the extra costs over and above the property purchase price associated with buying a new home.…
Wed 28 Nov 2018
Robert Oulsnam has been shortlisted for sales and lettings awards in the 2018 Negotiator Awards…
Tue 27 Nov 2018
A summary of the different options of surveys available to you once you've agreed the purchase of a new property.…
Mon 26 Nov 2018
An overview of Worcestershire property market trends…
Fri 23 Nov 2018
Our company-wide online charity auction launches to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.…
Wed 21 Nov 2018
Proof that The Midlands property market is continuing to flourish despite the Brexit uncertainty.…
Tue 13 Nov 2018
A guide to preparing your property for the Winter season.…
Tue 06 Nov 2018
An overview of some of the options available to prospective commercial property investors.…
Tue 23 Oct 2018
The most attractive thing about the zero-deposit scheme is that these costs are immediately and significantly lowered.…
Tue 23 Oct 2018
The government introduced a regulatory body aimed at maintaining higher standards.…
Fri 12 Oct 2018
The traditional route to property purchase is to submit an offer to an estate agent based on the sale guide price. …
Fri 12 Oct 2018
This Halloween, Friday 26th October, the Robert Oulsnam Lettings office will host the event, inviting entries from residents and colleagues alike.…
Thu 20 Sep 2018
There are of course various costs associated with renting a property; one of the largest expenditures (just like a house purchase) is the initial deposit that is placed as security against property condition and the rent. The Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) think tank has recently published a new study that found just under half of tenants would support a move to axe the system of private rental deposits; in fact, 43% were in favour of the implementation of a replacement insurance-based substitute. Due to what the CPS referred to as “forced participation”, on average a tenant loses over £300 in large up-front deposits which can make the process of moving properties difficult particularly when the full amount of any deposit is required against a new house. …
Wed 29 Aug 2018
Birmingham is regarded as the "second city" in the UK but it is currently in pole position when it comes to the lettings market.…
Wed 29 Aug 2018
Moving in with your significant other (or even a house mate) is a pretty serious step in any relationship.…
Wed 29 Aug 2018
It’s hard to imagine a world without the internet; it’s certainly brought many advances to how we access information and allows us to make informed decisions on important topics. That, and watch entertaining videos of cats….…
Wed 29 Aug 2018
More and more investors are opting to put their capital into a buy to let property. We discuss why....…
Tue 28 Aug 2018
How many of us have paid money for a house that we only utilise a smaller percentage of? Even though 43% of UK residents say they want to move to bigger properties for more space, a whopping 15% of the average British home is unused!…
Wed 06 Jun 2018
For many homeowners, space comes at a premium, So, we're bringing you some clever solutions that may help you enhance the space in your home …
Wed 06 Jun 2018
As Spring approaches our offices are getting nice and busy! But the question still hanging over many potential sellers heads is: high street agents or online agents-which is best? …
Mon 26 Mar 2018
With construction beginning on High Speed Rail Two, a connection that will link a redeveloped Curzon Street Station in Birmingham to Euston Station in 49 minutes. Transport and connectivity topics are seemingly never far away from the news. The opening of the ‘HS2’ drivers college on the east side of the city marks the beginning of a huge change in the city centre and likely the region. Attempting to establish the pros and cons of such a vast construction project can be sidestepped today. But on a smaller scale In Bournville, we can see that when done right, transport spending can benefit most for generations to come.…
Mon 29 Jan 2018
It’s that time of the year again for the company to vote for the new charity of the year for 2018. This will be the 3rd year running we have a designated charity of the year following a fantastic couple of years of fundraising. In 2016 we raised £1900 for Alzheimer’s Society and in 2017 we raised over £2800 for both Macmillan and MPS Society.…