Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
Fixed mortgage rates have climbed well above 5.9% despite the Bank of England holding its base rate steady. If you are buying, remortgaging, or coming off a fixed deal, understanding what is driving rates, and what choices you have, could save you hundreds of pounds a month.
Read the articleUK homes are taking around 64 days to sell on average, and stock levels are at a 12-year high for this time of year. If you are thinking of selling this autumn, here is what you need to do to stand out, attract serious buyers, and achieve the best price.
Read the articleThe Bank of England held base rate at 3.75% in September 2026, but the vote was split and uncertainty is real. Whether your deal is ending soon or you are weighing up your options, here is a plain guide to what the numbers mean and what to do next.
Read the articleHouse prices are rising nationally and mortgage approvals are at a five-year high, yet buyers are taking longer to commit and flats are losing value. The 2026 market is pulling in opposite directions depending on property type, region, and tenure. Here is what that means for you.
Read the articleAsking prices edged up in September 2026, but buyer enquiries are down and homes are sitting on the market longer. Sellers who go in with a clear strategy, realistic pricing, and a well-presented home will stand out from the crowd and attract serious offers sooner.
Read the articleBuyer demand rose across every region of Great Britain in the first week of September 2026, with London recording the largest gain. If you are thinking of selling, the seasonal conditions are unusually favourable right now, but the window before October half-term is shorter than most people realise.
Read the articleBuyer searches hit a 12-month high in August 2026, and Rightmove data points to a sharp rebound in enquiries this September. If you are thinking of selling, the window between now and early November could be the most active market you have seen for some time. Here is what you need to know.
Read the articleAsking prices fell sharply this August, stock levels are near an 11-year high, and three-fifths of homes listed since January are still waiting for a buyer. Getting your price right from day one has never mattered more. Here is what the data tells us and what you should do about it.
Read the articleFlats are taking longer to sell and, in some areas, achieving less than their original purchase price. Cladding concerns, leasehold reform, and mortgage lender caution are all playing a role. Here is a practical guide to getting your flat sale right in a tougher market.
Read the articleWith more than 13% of sellers cutting their asking price in a single month and fewer than 15% of listed homes finding a buyer, pricing your property correctly from day one matters more than ever. This guide walks you through the data, the psychology, and the practical steps to get it right.
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