Blenheim Estate Begins Work on New Community Development
Blenheim Estate, with its partner Pye Homes, has begun work on the new housing development east of Woodstock.
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Why investing in our future makes business sense
Many years ago in my leaving speech from one of the big, global surveying firms, I said to my soon to be ex colleagues “Never forget, this firm is only as good as it is because it has you all working for it. It’s not the other way around.”
Carter Jonas Secures Planning for the Conservation of William Morris’ Historic...
Carter Jonas, the national property consultancy, has secured planning permission on behalf of the Society of Antiquaries of London for a new on-site education centre at Kelmscott Manor, alongside the conservation and refurbishment of the West Oxfordshire estate’s Grade I listed heritage buildings.
Blake Morgan Teams in the Thames Valley Celebrate Success in the...
Blake Morgan’s teams and leading individuals have been recognised for the strength and depth of their expertise in 2018 edition of the prestigious Legal 500 directory and the Chambers & Partners 2019 UK rankings.
Championing innovation and growth: Penningtons Manches leads the way in Oxford
The Oxford office of leading law firm Penningtons Manches supports some of the area’s most dynamic businesses and institutions through its specialist teams. With 14 partners and a total staff of nearly 100 at its base in Oxford Business Park, the firm’s multi-disciplinary approach concentrates on a variety of industry sectors relevant to the region including technology, life sciences, education and private wealth.
Running on Solar at Howbery Park
Howbery Business Park has installed electric vehicle charging points which use the Polar network of over 6,500 charge points nationwide.
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.
Home Farm Development Highly Commended At Oxfordshire Property Awards
The new Home Farm housing development in Bladon has been highly commended at the Oxfordshire Property Festival Awards.
Somerville College break ground on new accommodation building
A ground-breaking ceremony performed by the husband of former Somerville College Principal – the late Catherine Hughes – has celebrated the start of construction on a new on-site student accommodation building for the Oxford University college.
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.
Royal Lancaster London Refurb Lives Up To Expectations
We have been fortunate to visit Royal Lancaster on several occasions with B4 over the past five years, but this trip was especially eagerly awaited following its £80 million renovation. B4’s Richard Rosser reports.
Spotlight on Howbery Business Park
“Howbery Business Park has been part of the B4 network for over six years, and we’re delighted to take part in this milestone 50th edition to share some of the Park’s own success stories.
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.
Grand Designs
Richard Rosser caught up with Kevin McCloud, the man behind TV’s Grand Designs and the Grand Designs Live exhibition which took place in October, to pick his brain on what “design” (exterior or interior) can mean for you and your home, and share his thoughts on the current housing market in Oxfordshire.
Jon Silversides: Head of Commercial Agency Oxford, Carter Jonas
As we push through the final quarter of the year it is heartening to be able to report strong trading activity with a particular focus on the knowledge/science based sector Whilst general confidence sometimes seems fragile, mostly related to continuing political uncertainty, Oxfordshire’s commercial fortunes appear strong, based on our take-up data and a wide range of views expressed at two recent forums hosted by Carter Jonas.