The Oliver James Blog

Oliver James April 2025 Market Update Hey there, Oliver James here – your friendly local property investigator and Rightmove addict! If you’re sitting there wondering how the property market is shaping up, or whether it’s...

Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% Another Bank of England monetary policy committee meeting, another base rate cut. The decision, which was widely expected with the financial markets pricing in a 95% chance of a reduction,...

🏡 March Market Report – Irlam, Cadishead & Rixton By your Local Property Investigator, Oliver James As Q1 draws to a close, the property market across Irlam, Cadishead, and Rixton is painting a picture of resilience,...

January 2025, Property Market Report for Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton In this update I will be reviewing how the year has started and the key statistics from January to give the most comprehensive overview of the UK property...

12 Months Later – Has the Market Changed in Your Favour? Thinking about selling again? Here’s why now might be the right time. Struggling to sell your home? You're not alone. Discover why relaunching your property with a fresh

The Comeback Effect: Why Homes Sell Faster the Second Time Around Did your home sit on the market without selling? You’re not alone. But here’s the secret: many homes actually sell faster—and for a better price—the second...

How to Prevent a Sale from Falling Through (And What to Do If It Does) Selling a home is exciting—until you get the dreaded news that your buyer has pulled out. Unfortunately, 1 in 4 sales fall through, often for reasons beyond...

Why Some Homes Don’t Sell (And How to Fix It) Putting your home on the market is an exciting step, but what happens when weeks (or even months) pass with no buyer in sight? If your home hasn’t sold, you’re not alone—it...

6 Things That Take 6 Months to Do (and How to Sell Your Home Faster Than That) Six months is a long time—long enough to train for a marathon, grow a pretty decent beard, or even master a new skill. But should it take that long...

Why Is My Home Still on the Market After a Year? The Truth No One Tells You If your home has been on the market for a year (or close to it), you’re probably feeling frustrated, confused, and maybe even a little desperate....