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Property Programmes To Inspire You

19/05/20

We have put together a list of programmes which will help inspire your next property purchase

Increase your kerb appeal

19/05/20

The homes that perform the best are the ones that can grab the attention from the off

Apps to help with anxiety and stress

19/05/20

We have found some of the best apps to help you cope with the current situation and beyond

Healthy habits to see you through lockdown

19/05/20

It is important that we pay attention to our mental health and wellbeing to ensure that we are looking after ourselves

Lockdown DIY Jobs To Complete

18/05/20

Why not make the most of the extra time at home and tackle one of our easy lockdown DIY tasks… 

Rental Market In Prime Position For Bounce Back!

18/05/20

People are already making rental plans, a positive sign for the lettings market

The Government Shuts Down Estate Agency

01/04/20

The government has released detailed guidance on the process of moving home during the current health crisis which has slowed all areas of estate a...

Eco Friendly Homes

19/02/20

2020 is set for an environmental transformation, with the property market a strong contributor to this

Electrical Safety Regulations Come Into Place For Landlords

11/02/20

The first new landlord legislation of 2020 has been proposed and relates to electrical safety checks.

West Midlands January Property Market News

25/01/20

the latest news in the West Midlands property market

Top Tips to Redecorate your Home on a Budget

07/01/20

our top tips to spruce up your home on a budget

2020 Sales Market Predictions

04/01/20

what does 2020 have in store for the sales market?

2019 Awards Success for Robert Oulsnam and Company

20/12/19

we celebrate our team successes for 2019

2019 Letting Market Trends

19/12/19

looking back at our 2019 letting market predictions - did they come true?!

How to Attract the Best Tenants to your Rental Property

18/12/19

why keeping your rental property in tip top condition means you will get tip top tenants

The Busiest Time for House Hunting Online

06/12/19

the busiest time for house hunting online, revealed

Robert Oulsnam Lettings Team Expands Again!

26/11/19

Lydia Spencer becomes a permanent member of the Oulsnam Lettings team

Robert Oulsnam Lettings Team Hires a New Property Manager

25/11/19

we welcome back Darren Barber to the lettings team

When is the Best Time to Sell Your Home?

17/11/19

list your home now to sell quickly in the New Year

What is the Best Way to Sell Your Home Quickly?

08/11/19

how to prepare yourself and your home in order to get a swift sale

The Do's and Don'ts of Property Viewing

05/11/19

the do's and don'ts of viewing a property for sale

Are you Thinking About Upsizing your House?

18/10/19

Things to consider when thinking about buying a bigger home

Why Open House Viewings are a Good Way to Sell Your Property

17/10/19

a guide to open viewings when selling your home

More People Choose to Rent over Buying a Home

05/10/19

why is choosing to rent becoming more and more popular?

Buying a Property with a Granny Annexe

02/10/19

why buying a house with additional annexe space could be a great investment

How Can You Improve Your Home’s Chances of Selling?

01/10/19

what are the best ways to help improve kerb appeal and achieve a quick sale?

How to Secure a Tenant - Get Pet Friendly!

25/09/19

why allowing pets in a rental property is a good idea

How to Save Money by Using a Letting Agent

22/09/19

how can you save money by using a letting agent to market and manage your home?

Positivity in the Mortgage Lending Industry

17/09/19

increased confidence within the mortgage lenders association

How to Add Money to Your Home

15/09/19

extending your property can add £££'s

Help to Buy Mortgage Changes

05/09/19

help to buy scheme changes to allow longer mortgage terms

Lettings Sees Increased Market Positivity

03/09/19

rent is up and void periods are down in the lettings market

​​​​​​​Independent vs Corporate Estate Agents

11/08/19

what are the benefits of using a local estate agent over a corporate agent?

Landlord Fees - Is Cheaper Always the Best Options

27/07/19

should landlords always go for the cheapest letting agent?

Open Day at Abbey Gate Development

20/07/19

Bromsgrove sales office holds open day for Abbey Gate development houses

8 Most Common Estate Agency Myths

14/07/19

8 most common estate agent myths when selling your house

Road Closures in Barnt Green

05/07/19

Road closures to Hewell Road, Barnt Green for Severn Trent Water upgrades

New Lettings Manager for our Oulsnams Lettings Office

19/06/19

We find out some more about our new lettings branch manager

Kings Heath Gets Creative

13/06/19

Kings Heath holds its very first poetry slam

Star Project Summer Show Update

13/06/19

An update on the Star Project Summer Show

New Branch Manager for Barnt Green

12/06/19

Introducing Ryan Pell to the Oulsnam team

Oulsnams Bromsgrove Appoints new Branch Manager

10/06/19

Find out about our new Bromsgrove sales office branch manager

Making the Best Property Purchase Decisions

22/05/19

Making sure you make the right decision when buying a new home

Oulsnam Lettings Team Expands Again

18/05/19

Our Lettings team grows its valuation and negotiation department with a new recruit

Our Lettings Branch Expands with a New Team Member

13/05/19

Lettings team expands with a new addition to the property management team

Positivity in the Housing and Property Industry

15/04/19

The property industry proves that positive changes continue throughout an unstable political climate

5 ways to Keep your Tenants Happy!

08/04/19

How to be the best landlord you can possibly be - top tips for making, and keeping, happy tenants!

How to sell your home for the best price

04/04/19

Top tips to make sure you get the best possible sale price for your home

top tips for a smooth tenancy check out

03/04/19

Top tips for a smooth tenancy check-out

Top Tips for Moving Home

28/02/19

Top tips for moving home stress free!

Birmingham City builds more new homes to meet new housing...

13/02/19

Berkeley Homes invests in Birmingham; new homes will help city meet ambitious new homes target

Oulsnam West Midlands Property Sales Predictions 2019

08/02/19

What will 2019 bring for the sales market in the property industry? Increased house prices and positivity!

tenant security during landlord property changes

30/01/19

A growing number of tenants want to stay put, even if their landlord sells up. What are the options?

Buy to Let Investment Remains A Strong Proposition

28/01/19

Buy to let investment remains a strong proposition for landlords.

When is the Best Time to Sell Your House?

25/01/19

When's the best time to sell your home? February 19th at 8pm!

2019 Lettings Market Predictions

21/01/19

What does 2019 hold for the lettings market? Our Lettings Branch Manager gives us her top 5 predictions.

Should you Extend your House or Relocate?

14/01/19

If you need more space; is it better to extend your property or relocate?

New Year - New Home for Millennials

09/01/19

What sacrifices are Millennials making in order to get a foot on the property ladder?

High Street Agents Generate More Sales and Higher Selling...

12/12/18

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 m...

How Much Does Buying A House Actually Cost?

05/12/18

A summary of the extra costs over and above the property purchase price associated with buying a new home.

Robert Oulsnam Heads to Property Awards Night

28/11/18

Robert Oulsnam has been shortlisted for sales and lettings awards in the 2018 Negotiator Awards

What Type of Survey Should I Have After Buying A House?

27/11/18

A summary of the different options of surveys available to you once you've agreed the purchase of a new property.

Worcestershire Enjoys Sustained Market Boom

26/11/18

An overview of Worcestershire property market trends

Oulsnam Launches Auction for British Heart Foundation

23/11/18

Our company-wide online charity auction launches to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

Birmingham Bucks Brexit Blues

21/11/18

Proof that The Midlands property market is continuing to flourish despite the Brexit uncertainty.

Winter Property Health Check for Landlords

13/11/18

A guide to preparing your property for the Winter season.

Commercial Property Investment Options

06/11/18

An overview of some of the options available to prospective commercial property investors.

Zero Deposit – An Alternative Option for Rental Deposits

23/10/18

The most attractive thing about the zero-deposit scheme is that these costs are immediately and significantly lowered.

Keeping Estate Agency Standards High

23/10/18

The government introduced a regulatory body aimed at maintaining higher standards.

How Can I Avoid My Property Sale Falling Through?

12/10/18

The traditional route to property purchase is to submit an offer to an estate agent based on the sale guide price. 

THE GREAT BARNT GREEN BAKE OFF

12/10/18

This Halloween, Friday 26th October, the Robert Oulsnam Lettings office will host the event, inviting entries from residents and colleagues alike.

Dump the Deposits!

20/09/18

There are of course various costs associated with renting a property; one of the largest expenditures (just like a house purchase) is the initial d...

Second City by Name, Not Activity

29/08/18

Birmingham is regarded as the "second city" in the UK but it is currently in pole position when it comes to the lettings market.

Moving in with your significant other

29/08/18

Moving in with your significant other (or even a house mate) is a pretty serious step in any relationship.

Online Vs High Street Agents

29/08/18

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...

Buy to Let is On the Up

29/08/18

More and more investors are opting to put their capital into a buy to let property. We discuss why....

Don't Move to A New House, Invest in Wi-Fi!

28/08/18

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 ...

5 Clever Ways to Maximise Space in a Small House

06/06/18

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

High Street Estate Agent VS Online Estate Agent

06/06/18

As Spring approaches our offices are getting nice and busy! But the question still hanging over many potential sellers heads is: high street agents...

Why Choo Choose Bournville?

26/03/18

With construction beginning on High Speed Rail Two, a connection that will link a redeveloped Curzon Street Station in Birmingham to Euston Station...

WHO IS OUR 2018 CHARITY OF THE YEAR?

29/01/18

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 d...