Would it surprise you that there are 16% fewer properties for sale today in Banbury than there was 12 years ago in the post Credit Crunch years? Property values are much higher and the property market at the moment in Banbury is on fire. In all my years as an agent, I have never seen…

A two-minute read. A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The billionaire businessman is renowned for his long-term thinking. He thinks decades ahead, and let’s face it, he’s not doing too bad, is he? The article said landlords should retain good tenants at…

Moving home is said to be the third most stressful thing you can do, so if you can do anything to reduce that stress, so much the better? When buying your next Banbury home, being chain-free can certainly reduce your stress and offers many advantages over other buyers (and some disadvantages). So, what is a…

In this three-minute read, we show you how to keep calm and in control when selling your Banbury home. With April being one of the most popular months for sellers to market their homes, it coincides with Stress Awareness Month. This annual event recognises the dangers of modern-day stress and provides valuable coping strategies. Moving…

In this two-minute read, we show you how to keep calm and in control when letting your Banbury property. The idea that investing in rental property is easy passive income is a myth. Letting and managing rental property can be stressful, especially for inexperienced or accidental landlords. This month sees the championing of Stress Awareness…

With all of us completing the Census, a couple of weeks ago, it made me realise profoundly that mine and my family’s life, which from our own point of view seems unique and delightful, makes us all into a series of statistics for the Census gatherers to pore over. To digest and regurgitate facts, figures…

In this three-minute read, we explain why it pays for landlords to review the management of their property. Spring is traditionally a time for a good tidy up and clear out. If you’re a landlord, it’s also an excellent opportunity to give your property management strategy a once-over. Taking the time to review what is…

In this two-minute read, we look at the ingenious ways communities pulled together during the pandemic to spread joy and raise spirits. In years to come, when we talk about living through the pandemic, we’ll no doubt mention face masks, home-schooling, and Zoom meetings. But let’s not forget the countless examples of kindness and resourcefulness…

The Banbury property market, for people looking to sell, is at its sturdiest for at least the last five years with home buyers jumping on to the Banbury property ladder with abandon. Banbury house prices are anticipated to rise throughout 2021 after the stamp duty cut (and subsequent extension until the autumn) and the newly…

In this three-minute read, we look at how you can use your garden to make a staycation feel like you really are getting away from it all.  The last year has left many of us more in need of a holiday than ever. While things will slowly start getting back to normal, there remain plenty…