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Insights 14.10.26

Leading UK real estate adviser Bidwells is supporting the local Oxford community through a two-year sponsorship of Botley School Fireworks Night, helping to bring local families and residents together for one of the best firework displays in Oxford.

Bidwells backs Oxford community with annual fireworks sponsorship

Insights 13.10.26

For families relocating to Oxford, the school decision and the property decision are rarely separate.

Moving to Oxford for schools: where to buy, what it costs and when to move

Insights 08.10.26

We are starting to see the consequences of the Renters’ Rights Act coming through, with landlords becoming more cautious about who they want to rent their properties to.

Renters’ Rights Act and the Oxford Rental Market

Insights 28.09.26

Rebecca Wilson, Head of Residential New Homes at Bidwells, and Scott Cabot, Head of Residential Research, share their views on what the new scheme could mean for buyers and the wider housing market.

Bidwells reacts to new First-Time Buyer scheme

Insights 23.09.26

The government's commitment to a development corporation for Oxford, and its decision to create a standalone Greater Oxford Council, underline the seriousness with which national and local politicians are taking the city’s housing crisis.

Oxford must build the homes it needs without losing what makes it unique

Insights 03.03.26

Prepare your rental portfolio for digital tax reporting – what landlords need to know and do now.

Residential Landlords: Are you ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD)?

Insights 03.03.26

As part of a wider national strategy to cut carbon emissions, improve housing quality and reduce tenant energy bills, the Government has now formally reintroduced the next phase of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), and the roadmap and requirements are now much clearer.

MEES is officially back. What do landlords need to know?

Insights 14.11.25

We finally have a confirmed commencement date for the Renters’ Rights Act, and the good news is that it won’t take effect overnight.

Renters’ Rights Act: The Phased Rollout Explained

Insights 30.10.25

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27th October 2025, marking the most significant reform to England’s private rental sector in nearly four decades.

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: How Bidwells Is Supporting Our Landlords Through the Changes

Insights 10.03.25

This landmark bill will bring significant changes to the lettings industry and strengthen protections for the 4.7 million households in England who currently rent from private landlords.

The Renters' Rights Bill

Insights 19.11.24

In today's property market, new build homes are experiencing a surge in popularity. Recent data from the Property Academy Home Movers Survey 2024 reveals that 53% of home movers would consider purchasing a new build property – a significant increase from 47% last year.

The Rising Appeal of New Build Homes: Energy Efficiency Leads the Way

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Insights 31.10.24

The Chancellor's Autumn Budget has delivered another round of adjustments to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), but what did it mean for second homeowners and first-time buyers? Read our latest blog to find out.

Understanding the Latest Stamp Duty Land Tax Changes: Your Guide to the Autumn 2024 Budget

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report Spring 2023

The UK economic outlook is brighter than previously expected, with only a small contraction in growth of 0.2% expected this year.

23.05.23

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report Winter 2023

The persistent stock shortages experienced in the Cambridge rental market continued in the final quarter of 2023.

12.02.23

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report Winter 2022

Q4 2022 saw greater stability following the economic and political turmoil of Q3. Swap and mortgage rates stabilised with expectations for more measured base rate increases. 2023 has continued in a similar vein with signs inflation may be stabilising.

23.01.23

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Bidwells Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report Autumn 2022

Three months is a long time in politics, and the housing market. While economic uncertainty loomed prior to the summer of political turmoil, events compounded the challenging backdrop.

13.07.22

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Bidwells Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report Summer 2022

While ahead of pre-pandemic levels, lettings activity in the first half of 2022 was slightly down on 2021 due to market-wide stock shortages, placing upward pressure on rents.

13.07.22

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Cambridge Residential Market Update, Spring 2022

The pandemic years have seen intense demand for homes in Cambridge, across both sales and lettings. However, leaving aside the unique Covid-19 period, the city’s residential market had already been undergoing a period of change.

25.02.22

Cambridge Residential Rental Market, Autumn 2021

While the summer months may not have seen the wholesale return of tourists to the city centre, day-to-day activity did resume with strong levels of activity in both the employment and housing markets. Existing pressures on rental stock accelerated with new workers adding to the usual summer uptick in activity in advance of the new school year.

18.11.21

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Homes After Lockdown Revisited, Cambridge Survey Report, Autumn 2021

Following a challenging winter period of lockdown and now as we navigate post lockdown, we undertook the second series of surveys to understand how households in Cambridge feel about their homes.

17.09.21

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Cambridge Residential Rental Market, Summer 2021

The centre of Cambridge has come to life again over recent months joining the city’s science and business parks which have remained active during the COVID-19 crisis. Read how the residential market is performing in Bidwells' latest residential rental market report.

27.07.21

Homes after lockdown - Cambridge survey report

Over the last year, our homes have doubled-up as workplaces, classrooms and, for those shielding, become the extent of their world.

10.02.21

Cambridge Residential Rental Market, Spring 2021

The economic and human costs of the COVID-19 crisis deepened during the fourth quarter as we embarked nationally on a second, and now, third lockdown period. Cambridge has remained at the centre of the pandemic response with activity continuing in the city’s university R&D buildings and across its science parks and quarters.

02.02.21

Homes Under Lockdown, Cambridge Survey Report, Autumn 2020

Over the last eight months, our homes have doubled-up as workplaces, classrooms and, for those shielding, become the extent of their world.

20.11.20

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Oct 2026

Part Exchange at Netherhall Gardens in Cambridge

Join us at Netherhall Gardens, Cambridge, on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October for our Part Exchange event and discover an easier way to move into a brand-new home this year.

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October

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Oct 2026

Park View Open Day

Come and explore the homes at Park View, a collection of high-quality new homes in the charming North Norfolk market town of Holt.

Saturday 24th October

Oct 2026

Ivory House Open Day

Our first event at Ivory House, come and explore a superb collection of seven beautifully renovated, spacious apartments.

Saturday 10th October

Sep 2026

Fairfields Open Day

Join us for an Open to View event at Fairfields, a collection of beautifully designed 2, 4 and 5-bedroom homes in the peaceful Suffolk village of Ashley.

Saturday 19th September 2026

Sep 2026

Rectory Farm Barns Open Day

Join us for an Open to View event at Rectory Farm Barns, a small private development of just seven properties in the sought-after village of Thriplow.

Saturday 12th September 2026

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Sep 2026

Home For Christmas at Park View, Holt

Join us for a special Home for Christmas Event at Park View, Holt. If you're hoping to be settled into a brand-new home before the festive season, there's never been a better time to visit.

12th &13th September 2026

Sep 2026

Beech Gardens Open Day

Join us for an Open Day at Beech Gardens, a private collection of just nine beautifully designed 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes in a countryside setting on the edge of Harston.

Saturday 12th September 2026

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Sep 2026

West Croft Open Day

Join us for an Open to View event at West Croft, an exclusive development of just eight individually designed 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes in the picturesque village of Heydon.

Saturday 12th September 2026

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