Stamp Duty Cut To Save Thanet Homebuyers Up To £2,500
The Chancellor has announced this morning a cut to the Stamp Duty tax in England and Northern Ireland.
Home Improvement Ideas To Help You Sell Your Thanet Property
Whether you’re a DIY kind of person or prefer to hire a professional, home improvements are on the up.
Since the pandemic, savvy homeowners have been looking for ways to make their properties more comfortable and more desirable to future buyers.
So, what are the most popular home improvement trends?
How can you wow potential buyers with your use of space?
In this quick read, we look at some of the most popular ways to make your home more desirable to future buyers, as reported by the annual Rated People 2022 report.
Grow Your Own Veg In Thanet
Growing your own veg might sound like a lot of work, but it’s actually a great way to save money and enjoy a healthier diet. And as this month is Organic September, there’s no better time to dig out that trowel and start sowing some seeds.
Organic September is 30 days dedicated to chemical-free, totally natural, eco-friendly farming. Its aim is to raise awareness of why buying organic produce can really make a difference to the climate. So, what better place to start than your own garden/herb pots/windowsill?
How Much Rent Is Your Thanet Property Worth?
As a landlord, you want to earn a good return on your property investment, but how do you decide what rent to charge? In the current market, rents are at an all-time high, but what’s the fairest way to set your monthly price?
In this quick read, we look at how to calculate the right rental price for your property.
Is The Margate Property Market Heading For Disaster?
Looking at the newspapers with their doom and gloom headlines, you would think that the Margate property market would be on its knees. Yet Margate house prices and the number of properties selling continue to be high. Read the article to find out why…
Broadstairs Oaps Are Getting Jobs And Downsizing Properties To Beat The Cost-Of-Living Crisis
Broadstairs OAP retirees have to make tough choices with the onset of the cost-of-living crisis.
Growing inflation, unpredictable financial markets and the high cost of living mean many former retired Broadstairs people are returning to work in what has been dubbed the ‘great unretirement’. Some are even bringing forward their downsizing house move.
Looking at the changing job market, July saw the most significant month-on-month rise in OAPs working since records began in the 1990s when 1 in 23 of all the UK’s OAPs went back into employment.
Ways To Talk About Mental Health Difficulties With Young People
Mental health used to be taboo, but thankfully, nowadays it’s more open for discussion. But while we’re all more aware of it, are we doing enough to help and empower young people who may be experiencing problems?
September 19th marks Youth Mental Health Day (YMHD), an initiative to raise awareness and understanding around mental wellbeing and to encourage young people to live happy, healthy lives.
Studies by the charity behind YMHD, Stem 4, have found that six in ten young people experience mental health difficulties, such as low mood, anxiety and self-harm. Worryingly, one-sixth of five to sixteen-year-olds have diagnosable mental health conditions.
In this quick read, we look at ways you can support your children, family members or friends with their mental wellbeing.
The Ultimate Thanet Moving Guide
There’s no doubt about it, moving home is one of the most stressful life events you can go through. As you wade through boxes, try to settle the kids, hunt for the toaster, and pay off all the moving bills, you’ll probably be trying not to scream and lose your cool.
So, what’s the solution? Can you make a house move less hectic for all those involved?
We think so. Here’s our ultimate moving checklist. You can thank us later.
Why Landlords In Thanet Need To Take Note Of October 1St 2022
A significant change in how rental properties must be maintained comes into legal effect on Saturday, October 1st 2022.
The law affects what alarms landlords must provide in their properties to protect against potentially lethal carbon monoxide poisoning.
Failure to comply with the new rules can result in landlords getting a hefty fine.
Sunday Fun Like Procrastinating? Games That Can Help You Waste Hours
Games on your phone are a great way to look busy and important. They’re also a great way to show off to your social media mates about how cool and relevant you are. If you haven’t heard of Wordle, you’ve probably been living under a rock (or, more likely, you’re far too busy to notice that everyone’s been talking and posting about it).
