MP Robert Courts Opens Blenheim Estate Homes’ New Development
Witney MP Robert Courts officially opened Blenheim Estate Homes’ landmark Park View development on Thursday, 23rd January.
Residential Property
Christopher Way, Partner, Carter Jonas Oxford
There has been a noticeable change in the private rented sector in recent years. Legislative developments have undoubtedly served to discourage investment into the buy-to-let market by the private landlord, whilst, simultaneously, the institutional-led build-to-rent (BTR) model is being promoted.
Landlords and agents must beware financial penalties from new law on...
The Tenant Fee Act 2019 creates stringent new laws that affect all residential landlords including universities, colleges, private and institutional landlords, and their agents. There are significant financial penalties if the terms of tenancy agreements do not comply with the new regulations.
Leadership for Oxford’s housing challenges
Challenges around Oxford’s housing situation are well-reported. A combination of unique and complex historical constraints, resulting planning protections, together with natural limitations of the floodplain area mean residential space is at an absolute premium. Add to this a student population of nearly 34,000, question marks over green belt development and a public perception that local government’s housing strategy is not clear and the picture is both complex and unclear
Simon McConnell: Head of Residential Agency, Carter Jonas Oxford
The Spring Equinox marks a turning point in the year – and in the property cycle – providing a perfect opportunity to reflect on the market to date, while considering trends and prospects for the spring and summer months ahead.
Residents enjoy first christmas in long Hanborough’s affordable homes
A young family was among the first residents to spend Christmas in their new home at Long Hanborough, as part of Blenheim’s affordable housing scheme in partnership with West Oxfordshire District Council.
Blenheim Estate acquires Pye Homes
Blenheim Estate is very proud to announce it has acquired its long-standing development partner Pye Homes along with its management team.
Business Leaders and Town Planners Launch Initiative to Tell More Home...
When it comes to housing Oxfordshire’s workforce that’s the new message from a cross-section of the county’s planning and business community.
B4 Oxfordshire Housing Crisis Documentary
A short documentary that explores Oxfordshire’s current housing difficulties. Representing the views of businesses, council members, MPs and the residents of Oxford.
Wallers Estate Agents
Last summer, we ran a feature on Wallers Estate agents. A rebrand, new staff and having just moved into their new branch on Banbury Road in Summertown, Wallers were beginning on a really exciting chapter in their development. A lot of big steps have been made in the 9 months since then and Wallers as a business, as a brand and as a major player in the Oxford property market hasn’t looked like even thinking of slowing down.
Tenancy Fees? Money for old rope, more like
Following the news today that a ban on Letting Agents charging tenancy fees will be delayed until at least the Spring of 2019, please see our latest blog article to find out what our own thoughts are on the subject.
Mark Charter: Head of Residential Agency, Carter Jonas Oxford
2017 has proved to be a dichotomy for our local housing market. Although Oxfordshire has shown overall annual house price growth, we have undoubtedly been hit by declining transaction volumes following the two rounds of reform made to the calculation of stamp duty, implemented first in November 2014 and then in April 2016.
