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Month: April 2025

Energy standards

The UK Government reveals intentions to improve private tenants’ energy standards

By raising the energy efficiency requirements for private tenants, the UK government hopes to reduce their yearly energy costs by an estimated £240.   According to the UK Government’s proposal, all private landlords would be required to make sure their homes have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) grade of C or higher starting in 2030. …

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Starting a renovation project

Thinking of buying a fixer-upper? Here’s what you should know before starting a renovation project

At Oakwood Property Solicitors, we understand that buying your first home is exciting – especially when you’re eyeing a property with renovation potential.   Whether you’re dreaming of turning a dated house into your ideal home or considering it as an investment, careful planning is key. We share a quick guide to help you get …

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Purchased our first home

“I purchased our first home with my girlfriend. It was an absolute fantasy till our breakup.”

A homeowner has cautioned unmarried couples not to become ‘sucked into the dream’ of purchasing a home together before first executing a ‘mortgage prenup.’   Tom Lord, a 33-year-old PR Account Director from Leeds, acknowledges that he was ‘naive’ to ‘jump into’ purchasing a home with his first committed partner shortly after her graduation from …

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Deborah Myerson

Deborah Myerson

Solicitor, Director and Head of Department

Deborah joined Oakwood Property Solicitors in 2024, having already had twenty-six years’ experience in Conveyancing under her belt. She has been qualified as a Solicitor for almost thirty years and has prior experience as the Head of a Property department.

Whether it be for a first-time buyer, someone looking for their forever home or a client aiming to downsize later in life, Deborah strives to help people to achieve what they need to do.