The Oliver James Blog

Simplified Guide: Putting Your Home in a Trust in the UK Introduction Putting your home in a trust is a strategic estate planning tool that can help safeguard your assets, especially your property, in the UK. A trust can offer...

There are various types of trusts and a lot of information out there to understand which type best suits your needs, here are the types of trusts with a brief explanation: Accumulation Trusts: Also known as an accumulation and...

Five Things to Think about before You Downsize The number of downsizers active in the housing market has skyrocketed in recent months*, and is it any wonder? With steep hikes in energy bills, interest rates and inflation, many...

How to Make Your Tenancy a Happy One As a landlord, as well as managing the finances, the property and any repairs or maintenance, you also have to remember to look after your tenants. Whilst nine times out of ten you’ll never...

Bank of Mum and Dad: What Buyers (and Their Parents) Need to Know Every year, the Bank of Mum and Dad comes to the rescue by helping tens of thousands of first-time buyers get on the housing ladder. Last year alone, 46% of...

Why Self-Managing Your Rental Could Be a Costly Mistake Not since 2008, when Katy Perry stormed the music charts and Gavin and Stacey ruled the small screen, have interest rates been as high as they are today. As a result, many...

A First-Time Buyer’s Guide If you’re thinking about buying your first home, congratulations! You’re about to experience a huge life moment and finally have somewhere to call your own. The first-time buyer journey is...

Choosing a Letting Agent: What Landlords Need to Know How can you spot a top letting agent from a master of mediocrity? Read on to find out. Landlords use letting agents for all sorts of reasons. Some need help navigating red tape...

Tenants’ Guide to a Safe and Relaxing Summer At last summer is here, so what are your plans? Have you booked an exciting getaway in an exotic location? Or is the aim to kick back and relax on home turf? Whatever you’ve lined...

How an Estate Agent Could Help You Sell Your Home If you’re selling a property, you’ve got a big decision to make. Which estate agent do you pick? Should you go with an independent local agency or choose a big-name brand?...