9th June 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act: Why Professionalism Will Define the Next Generation of Oxford Landlords

Article by B4 Property Expert, Greg Barnes, Managing Director, Letting & Management at Breckon & Breckon
1st February 2025

Welcome to B4, Grainger

Graingerplc is the UK’s largest listed residential landlord and leader in the fast-growing build-to-rent sector, providing c.11,100 rental homes to over 25,000 customers and...
7th February 2022

Oxford North’s Canalside Park and new street application submitted

Thomas White Oxford (TWO), the development company of St John’s College, has submitted to Oxford City Council a reserved matters application (RMA) for construction...
21st January 2022

FCA shines a spotlight on Price Walking

Pricing rules for home and motor insurance changed from 1 January - what does it mean for you?
24th November 2021

Construction law specialist boosts Shoosmiths real estate expertise

Leading UK law firm Shoosmiths has strengthened its real estate division, one of the largest multi-disciplinary practices in the UK, with the appointment of...
24th November 2021

Leading housing association wins coveted Whathouse? Award

Leading housing association Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) has won a coveted WhatHouse? award. The housing association, whose shared ownership brand SO Resi is...
18th November 2021

Freeths responds to continued high demand for new housing

As the latest results published by the country’s leading housebuilders point to the rebound which followed the initial lockdown turning into a sustained demand...
18th November 2021

New guide will help developers improve quality of life for Oxfordshire people

A new guide that helps developers building new homes and streets in Oxfordshire do so while at the same time improving the quality of...
17th November 2021

South East homeowners spend £1.4 BILLION on home decor each year

A new survey from Blinds Direct has found that South-East homeowners spend a whopping £1,401,597,000 improving their homes each year, based on an annual...
10th November 2021

South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to offer property inspiration to homeowners

15-16 January 2022, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
28th October 2021

Bamboozled by the Budget: what does it mean for Property?

Look, I'm perplexed and I'm conflicted. I happily admit - and often do - that I'm a natural born Tory-skeptic. Nevertheless, I can't help...
13th October 2021

Pye Homes Creating new Community at Marcham

Pye Homes has begun work on a community of 47 high-quality homes at its new Temple Gate development in Marcham.
4th October 2021

Strutt & Parker delivering Farm Business Reviews for AHDB

Strutt & Parker is pleased to announce that it will be working with AHDB to deliver its Farm Business Reviews (FBR) service, funded by...
1st October 2021

Landlords remain uneasy about investing with only 7% planning to buy property in the coming months

With the stamp duty holiday set to end on 1 October, landlords are hesitant about buying more property according to a new study by...
23rd September 2021

Meyers Estate Agents Grows Sales & Support Team

Meyers, the award-winning home-based estate agency franchise, has added to its sales, support and lettings team for the benefit of its growing number of...
22nd September 2021

Developer Expects Surge in Enquiries for new Energy-Saving Homes

Pye Homes is anticipating high levels of enquiries for the new energy-efficient homes at its Church Farm development in Radley because of growing concerns...
7th September 2021

First Affordable Homes Available at Park View

The first phase of affordable housing has become available at Blenheim Estate Homes’ ground-breaking Park View development in Woodstock.
3rd September 2021

Blenheim Estate Homes Reaches Final of Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year

Blenheim Estate Homes has reached the final of the Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year at the annual Housebuilder Awards.
1st September 2021

Are we overcoming the polarisation and prejudice that later living schemes face?

In a 2018 article, we highlighted that communities are too often unbalanced and polarised and warned, ‘If age segregation is defining our communities today,...
26th August 2021

Ash in Surrey welcomes the launch of a new show home

Bellway is pleased to introduce a fabulous show home at Wildflower Meadow. Situated in the Surrey village of Ash – just five minutes from...
19th August 2021

Biodiversity, Amenity and Diversification

The tree drivers for land purchases you may not have considered.
18th August 2021

News from the estate this August

Our teams across the Estate are working hard on our land, to make sure it’s the best it can be. With lots of projects...
11th August 2021

Blenheim Estate Homes and West Oxfordshire District Council Shortlisted for Estates Gazette Awards

Blenheim Estate Homes and West Oxfordshire District Council have been nominated as finalists in The Public/Private Partnership Award category of 2021’s Estate Gazette Awards.
10th August 2021

Record Enquiries as First 20 Homes go on Sale at Church Farm

Developer Pye Homes has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the number of enquiries after putting the first houses at their new Church Farm site on sale.
9th August 2021

Kadans expands Oxford footprint with two new acquisitions at Abingdon Science Park

Kadans has added two further buildings at Abingdon Science Park, Oxfordshire to its Pan-European science park portfolio. The assets, Monarch House and Penlon House...
9th August 2021

Carter Jonas Acquires JB Planning Associates

National property consultancy, Carter Jonas, has acquired JB Planning Associates (JB Planning), an independent planning, urban design, and development consultancy in Hertfordshire, as part...
30th July 2021

Oxfordshire Growth Board: Oxfordshire Plan 2050

This is an opportunity for landowners, developers, agents, individuals and other interested parties to respond to a draft plan which will direct development across...
29th July 2021

Housebuilder Burrington Estates brings new homes expansion to Berkshire

Burrington Estates is set to launch its first development in the Thames Valley bringing 53 new homes to Binfield. This is the first project...
23rd July 2021

Blenheim Estate Homes Welcomes Government’s New National Planning Code

Blenheim Estate Homes has welcomed the government’s new national model design code, which was published this week.
9th July 2021

Carter Jonas: New Live Local Plan Monitor

Our Live Local Plan Monitor is an interactive tool designed to highlight planning and development opportunities across the UK.
1st July 2021

Carter Jonas: Bulletin

Could residential land receipts be under threat from housing growth?
19th May 2021

Saving the Hedgehogs: Berkeley’s mission to save Fleet’s foraging garden guests

Hedgehogs are one of the UK’s most beloved animals; synonymous with autumn hibernation, they can be found hiding in gardens, hedgerows, woodlands and parks...
13th May 2021

Aylesbury’s regeneration destination for Buckinghamshire buyers

Buckinghamshire homebuyers and investors will reap the rewards of one of the county’s largest regeneration projects in Aylesbury, as the multi-million pound regeneration programme...
13th May 2021

Lighten your lifestyle with exclusive resident facilities at Berkeley’s Lumina

The last year has placed a higher importance on health and wellbeing, resulting in a new found love for keeping fit, exercising, and enjoying...
7th May 2021

Building Together – Two of Oxfordshire’s Oldest Family Firms Celebrate 60-Year Partnership

With a joint heritage spanning almost 150 years, Kidlington-based Pye Homes and Minoli, with its main Cowley showroom, are two of Oxfordshire’s longest established...
4th May 2021

Bellway launches fabulous apartments in Farnborough

Perfectly positioned in a desirable central location, buyers can take full advantage of Farnborough’s thriving town centre living at Bellway Homes’ new development, Sky...
28th April 2021

Help to buy offers first time buyers hope in Amersham

With the age of the average first-time buyer rising by nearly 21% in the UK to 34 years old over the past decade, it...
29th March 2021

A new lifestyle awaits London leavers at Wilton Park

The past year has seen a huge shift in the priorities of London homebuyers, as nearly 74,000 Londoners have chosen to wave goodbye to...
12th March 2021

Carter Jonas: Putting Down Roots

The future of woodland and forestry for landowners and investors. As the UK strives to hit ambitious environmental targets, landowners are fixing their gaze...
2nd March 2021

Help to buy hands lifeline to first-time buyers in Maidenhead

In 2020, first-time buyers made up almost half of all home purchases in the UK, whilst the average first-time property deposit rose by more...
24th February 2021

Join Carter Jonas’ Webinars

Our professionals are contributing to a range or property webinars over the next few months, including a focus on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc from both...
11th January 2021

Oxford Office Building Sold to Custodian REIT for £7.8 Million

National property consultancy Carter Jonas, acting on behalf of a private client, has completed the sale of Willow Court, one mile west of Oxford...
15th December 2020

Carter Jonas Oxford Announces Promotions and Welcomes New Team Members

National property consultancy, Carter Jonas, has made four promotions in its Oxford office at Mayfield House, Summertown, and welcomed two new additions to the...
16th October 2020

Change of use secured for Oxfordshire Community Foundation

Our planning professionals have acted on behalf of Oxfordshire Community Foundation advising them on planning matters and successfully securing the change of use of...
19th March 2020

Blenheim Estate Homes Warns Council’s U-Turn Will Put Radical Affordable Homes Model at Risk

A radical new way to provide more than 200 truly affordable homes in Woodstock is at risk after Cherwell District Council opted to remove...
2nd March 2020

Housing Commission Recognises Blenheim’s Radical Approach to Affordable Homes

A radical affordable housing scheme, which is being championed by Blenheim Estate Homes, is featured in a major new government-backed report.