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Information February 20th, 2017
Are you prepared for the buy-to-let tax relief changes?
Following George Osborne’s announcement in 2015 of the buy to-let tax relief changes, what once seemed like years away is now right around the corner. Britain’s landlords are now faced with serious changes in tax implications commencing from April 2017, potentially forcing many into a significantly higher income tax bracket. What changes, exactly? […]
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Information February 3rd, 2017
What is a HMO?
When looking to rent your property, you will find that there are a range of options available to you when it comes to finding the best suited tenants. If you are looking to let your property to a group of different tenants that are not members of the same family, a HMO licence may […]
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Information, Property January 23rd, 2017
How do I rent out my property?
The general idea and overall process of moving home can be somewhat daunting and most probably up there with one of the biggest, most life-changing decisions you’ll ever have to make. However, the many obstacles you will face along the way could result in either costing or saving you thousands of pounds, therefore […]
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Information December 6th, 2016
How can I cut down my costs this winter?
Where do you start? Throughout these next few cold, gloomy winter months, it’s easy to knock up the bills around the house. All of a sudden, you’ll see an increase in gas, electricity and particularly those heating bills, and why not? We understand that anything is better than having to sit in the shivering cold, […]
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Property October 24th, 2016
Top Tips when moving home
Moving home can be, undeniably, one of the most stressful processes for anyone. Uprooting all of your memories, belongings and emotions and shifting them into a completely new, unknown environment is known be tough. With all of the overwhelming steps of the “moving home” process, we understand how easy it is to forget the […]
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Events October 10th, 2016
Michael Sobell Hospice Charity
Let’s do our bit! Here at Oscar and Hunt, we are all about supporting and giving back to the community. Therefore, we are extremely proud to announce that we are now donating £250 to this amazing organisation for every single property that we sell and £50 for every property rented when clients mention MSH when […]
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Property October 6th, 2016
What is shared ownership?
First time buyers… If you’re looking to purchase your first property, particularly in this current unpredictable economic climate, it most definitely isn’t one of the easiest roads to head down. Much of the time, first time buyers seem to find themselves at dead-ends when finding ways in which they can purchase a home. Many first […]
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Education September 26th, 2016
Schools in Northwood
Whether it be to downsize, have a change of scenery or physically needing more space as your family grows, there are countless amounts of reasons as to why people may look to move from their existing properties. Although it tends to be quite simple to figure out why the move may be necessary, finding […]
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Property September 19th, 2016
A step towards ↑ house price
Almost 3 months into a “Brexited Britain”, there are undoubtedly several questions that have arisen within the property market in the UK, particularly when it comes to buying and selling properties in this current climate. Once you’ve taken the time to figure out whether you’ll be better off selling or remortgaging your existing property, […]
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Property September 14th, 2016
Top Five Best Home Selling Tips
When looking to sell your home, particularly those that are fairly new to the game, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to even start. Being bombarded with a countless amount of advice from various different sources can sometimes lead to an overwhelming amount of information to digest. For a potentially simple, smooth-sailing […]
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Uncategorised July 13th, 2016
Northwood Summer Fair follow up
Following up from our previous blog post announcing Oscar and Hunt’s sponsorship of Northwood School’s Summer Fair which took place on Saturday 9th July 2016 between 11am-3pm, we are extremely delighted to let you know that the students, parents and every single person who were able to attend and donate, successfully raised over £1,000 for […]
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Uncategorised July 8th, 2016
Northwood Summer Fair
Here at Oscar and Hunt, we believe it is essential to build personal relationships with the local people, businesses and organisations and what better way to do so than to sponsor Northwood School’s summer fair 2016. Children are the future; the fair has been organised by the current students in order to raise money for […]
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Uncategorised July 1st, 2016
Guide to Northwood
We love Northwood and we know you will as well, so make sure you check out our brief guide below. Location Northwood is a perfect location for exploring a little further afield. It is also a great location for transport and getting to and from work. London is 35 minutes away on the Metropolitan line […]
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Property June 18th, 2016
Is there a best time of the year to move?
Whether you are moving home into rented accommodation of a property you are purchasing, is there a particularly good time of year to move? Unfortunately the short answer is that there is never really a perfect time of year to move house, it really is very dependent on your needs, situation and circumstances. However, as […]
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Uncategorised June 18th, 2016
HomeLet’s Landlords Advice with regional relevance eBook
If you are a landlord or even just interested in property and the recent changes that have occurred in the Buy To Let market then HomeLets’ ebook will be a very interesting read! With great articles on market trends, insights into the rental sector, why having insurance is so important as a landlord and current […]
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Events, Offer June 18th, 2016
Oscar and Hunt Sponsor Northwood FC
The team at Oscar and Hunt (http://www.oscarandhunt.co.uk) are proud sponsors of Northwood Football Club (www.northwoodfc.com) and we wanted to share an amazing promotional offer with you. You can have a Super Season Ticket for 2016/2017 for £30 if you order by the 30th June 2016. Yes, you heard us right, £30 for a season […]
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Property May 17th, 2016
Five ways to make your rented property feel like your home
If you are moving into a furnished property, feel free to customize a sofa with throws and your own cushions! Just make sure you store their bits somewhere safe for when you move. If there are large pieces of furniture you do not require ask the Landlord if it is possible to have them removed, […]
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Property May 17th, 2016
Five Top Tips For Moving In The Summer
Moving is stressful whatever time of year, but summer can bring it’s own challenges, so keep reading for some of our top tips on how to make the process go as smoothly as possible. Preparation is key when moving in the summer, and it seems that everyone has a different idea as to whether […]
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Events May 17th, 2016
Five things to do around Northwood this May half term
There are so many things to do in and around Northwood but here are our top 5 things to do for half term (whatever the weather)! Ruislip Woods is a great place to go and explore. Whether it is sunny or a little overcast put on your wellies and go for a walk! http://www.ruislipwoodstrust.org.uk […]