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We are absolutely delighted to announce that Oliver James Estate Agents has been shortlisted for Best Estate Agent in the UK at the Negotiator Awards 2025, as well as once again being shortlisted for Regional Champion of the North...

Get the latest Irlam & Cadishead property market update for Q3 2025. Local expert Oliver James reveals sales trends, asking prices, price per square foot, and which area is winning this quarter — with data, insight, and humour...

Bank of England Cuts Base Rate Again — Now at 4% 📅 August 7, 2025 Just three months after trimming the base rate to 4.25%, the Bank of England has announced a further cut to 4%, signalling a continued shift toward easing...

🎯 H1 2025 Property Market Summary: Cadishead, Birchwood & Rixton By Oliver James, your local property investigator (and occasional Rightmove addict) If you thought 2025 was going to be a slow burner, think again. The first half...

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter and timing is everything. At Oliver James Estate Agents, we don’t believe in one size fits all marketing. That’s why we offer four tailored launch options to help...

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...

🏡 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,...

May 2025 Property Market Report: Irlam, Cadishead, Rixton & Beyond May 2025 property market, Irlam property update, Cadishead housing trends, Rixton home sales, Salford property market, Manchester housing report, Warrington homes...

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,...