renter

I've been look at the new houses on Waterways and Waterside. I think they currently offer much better value than Victorian streets around Summertown, but I beleive there is only a window of opportunity of 2 possibly 3 years to get one in North Oxford at a reaonable (relative!) price. My reasoning is there has been a massive increase in supply of new houses/flats in Waterways and Walton Manner (Lucy) over the past 2-3 years, which I think has depressed prices relative to Victorian stock. But now that there is unlikely to be any further increases in supply I think these new houses will start to catch up and can only increase in value much more. Views? Should I plump for a new as I can't afford the old.

Anyone watching this area. I looked briefly again in this area, after a gap of 12 months, and family houses in Tooting area seem to have jumped at least 100k and there is nothing on the market

Dont know about Cowley Road, but the number of houses for sale in North Oxford (OX2) seem to be very very low. There is always a dearth of supply, but family houses for sale at the moment can be counted on one hand. Not doubt more prices rises to be expected, above the already silly prices!

We signed a 12 month rental contract, but have now bought a house and are moving out. We have six months to go on the fixed contract which I understand we are legally liable for. The estate agent has re-advertised the property which will get us out of the liability but the rental market is slow this time of year and we are worried that it might taking several months to re-let. Any advice on this. Run off, and not pay, for example!