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Bank of England base rate drop and other mortgage news
At Oakfield we work closely with Connect Mortgage Services who are a proactive, local broker who have their fingers on the pulse when it comes to what is happening in the world of mortgages and they will be providing us with regular updates to share with our...
3 First time buyer mistakes and how to avoid them!
As a first-time buyer looking at properties for sale in you've reached an exciting milestone, however, it can also be a daunting and complex process. One of the critical stages in this journey is viewing places to potentially call home. Yet many first-time buyers make...
Decided to sell your home? Here’s our complete guide
Activity in the UK’s housing market has been on the rise in recent months, with more homes coming on to the market plus a growing number of completed transactions. Here, we summarise the various steps you’ll need to go through as you plot your next move. Get a...
Labour landslide: what does it mean for you as far as property is concerned?
Last week’s general election provided plenty of jaw-dropping moments throughout the small hours and beyond. But now that the dust has settled following Labour’s widely expected landslide, and as hundreds of freshly minted MPs take up their seats in the House of...
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act receives Royal Assent – what does it mean for me?
When the Leasehold and Reform Act (LFRA) 2024 received Royal assent towards the end of May, it marked a milestone. It was the last Bill to be passed in the current parliament, as part of the final flurry of business or ‘wash up’ ahead of the general election – and not...
What makes Oakfield different from other Letting Managing Agents?
You may already know us as a leading East Sussex estate agent which has had a presence in our part of the world since the mid-1990s. You might also understand that we’re experts in sales, lettings and block management, with offices across Lewes, Heathfield, Uckfield,...
What impact will the general election have on the housing market?
It may have taken some by surprise but, following, the calling of the general election towards the end of last month, most of us are resigned to weeks of intense political coverage, and, love it or loathe it, to the fact that we’re going to the polls on July 4. If...
Oakfield rebrand complete and launch events a huge success!
It is hard to believe that its barely 2 months since Oakfield acquired Rowland Gorringe, however what has been achieved during this time is quite something. Each of the new branches, located in Lewes, Heathfield and Uckfield have undergone renovations and a full...
House prices: reasons to be cheerful as we move into summer
Anyone reading the papers earlier this spring might have been forgiven for thinking the UK property market was not in the best of shapes. After all, some mortgage rates had been rising, mainly due to predictions that the Bank of England would make fewer interest rate...
Is your agent doing enough to keep service charge costs down?
You don’t need us to tell you that a service charge is a fee the leaseholder pays to their landlord once or twice a year for the services the latter is obliged to supply under the terms of the lease. And, depending on the expenses the landlord incurs themselves, the...