October market snapshot
Buyers enquiring about each property for sale is still 8% higher than at the same time in prepandemic 2019...
July market snapshot
Buyer demand remains resilient, being 3% higher than at this time in 2019, not least in Bristol...
June market snapshot
More pricing realism from new sellers has brought forward the usual summer slowdown...
FAQs: The difference between a solicitor and conveyancer?
It is crucial that you are comfortable with your legal representation!
May market snapshot
The average price of property coming to the market jumps by 1.8% this month to reach a new record...
April market snapshot
"The current unexpectedly stable conditions may tempt more sellers to enter the market who had been considering a move in the last few years"
Decorate with dopamine colours
The end of winter is in sight, while we look ahead to spring let's brighten up our homes for 2023. What better way to brighten things up than by dopamine-dressing your home?
March market snapshot
The beginning of the spring season sees stability and confidence continuing to return to the market as it recovers from the turbulence at the end of 2022
February market snapshot
Indicators point to normal levels of activity after the turbulence at the end of last year.
How to create a gallery wall
From curating the art to finding the perfect frames no matter what size your space here’s how to create a gallery wall.
November market snapshot
Let's take a look past the headlines and review the local market facts right now...
Decorating your home for Christmas 2022
What are some of the Christmas decor trends this year? Ready for a Gonk in your home?
October market snapshot
Ocean is intrinsically linked to local sentiment and measures Bristol's real-time market activity.
Best Estate Agents Guide 2023 Winners
Ocean has been voted the best medium size estate agent in the country...
July market snapshot
As the temperatures rise, properties coming onto the market for sale are up by 7%.
The student guide to moving out
Here are our tips to help students move out of student accommodation as smoothly as possible.
How to bring the outside in
If you are short of garden space, why not bring the outside indoors with these tips.
May market snapshot
The number of buyers contacting estate agents is 31% higher than the normal 2019 market...
5 ways to inspire your inner interior designer
Homeware brand Denby shares five ways you can bring your Pinterest board to life.
'Spring Clean' one of our favourite cliches
A look at a coupleof the common jobs we can all do to get our homes ready for Spring
Legionella, some simple precautions for our tenants
Not a fun topic but we'd be remiss to not mention it...
Who gives a crap?
We have decided to switch to having our toilet rolls supplied by Who Gives a Crap...
Online listing agent or local estate agent?
Online agents drop to just 6.7% market share in one of the busiest ever markets...
FAQs - Why do I need a Conveyancer?
Let's take a look at why you need our conveyancers when buying a property.
FAQs - Buying a new build home
A look at the benefits, the process and answer your questions on buying a new build home
Interior design trends 2022
We take a look at some of the interior design trends predictions for 2022.
Selling your home at Christmas
National property portals and local estate agents alike have seen massive spikes in online traffic on Boxing Day.
What to do with your utilities when moving home
Take the hassle out of changing utility providers when you move home...
How to rainproof your garden
Here are some tips to add shelter and warmth, so you can enjoy alfresco evenings...whatever the weather.
September market snapshot
Buyer demand per property for sale more than double pre-pandemic levels...
FAQs - Which type of survey would you be most at home with?
Put your home move on firm foundations by choosing the right survey...
FAQs - Why make a Will? your questions answered
We all know we should, but it's one of those things we put off doing...
How to grow your own edibles
There are countless reasons to grow your own food at home. Here are a few ideas to help you get started.
Is it time to consider downsizing?
We take a look at what needs to be considered and ask the experts for some advice and tips...
Bonnington Walk by Legal & General
Oceans new homes team has been instructed by Legal & General Modular Homes
Home trends for 2021
Pinterest and others have revealed the biggest home décor trends that will shape 2021...
Protecting your family pets at home
We've put together some experts tips to help protect your pets at home
Sellers twice as likely to sell if priced right first time
1 in 6 properties have been reduced since May
Metal, MDF, and damp - our 3rd and final look at household paint...
We took expert advice on some specialist paints.
We talk paint! again, walls, kitchen cabinets and more
We took expert advice on wall paint and more...
Fences & decking and the garage door, we talk paint!
We took expert advice on fence paint and more...
5 reasons to choose Ocean lettings and management
Need a lettings agent? Here's why you should choose Ocean
A look at 'Help to Buy' and 'Shared ownership'.
Time to make a dream reality? Here's our quick guide to 'Help To Buy'
Legal kerb appeal...
Preparing your property for sale legally will be more important than ever post Covid lockdown.
Declutter, feel better, get ready to move home...
Moving soon, time to de-clutter, and fell good or it too...
Deciding on the place for you...
Looking for the perfect place for you? Here are a few tips on how to search...
Sustainable Living: The Eco-Friendly Home
We consider what we could do at home to live more sustainably.
January 2020 local market snapshots
Our January 2020 Bristol & local area property market reporting.
January 2020 local lettings market snapshots
Our January 2020 Bristol & local area lettings market reporting.
