Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
The 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.
1 October 2026 · 4 min read Read the articleThe Renters Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, bringing the biggest shake-up to private renting in a generation. From abolished Section 21 notices to new tax reporting duties, here is a plain-English guide to what you need to do and when.
Read the articleInterest rates have had a rough few years, and many buyers are still unsure what comes next. This article breaks down where rates currently stand, what the forecasts suggest, and how to make sensible decisions about buying a home in the current climate.
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 articleThe Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces a mandatory national database for rental properties, with registration opening in December 2026. If you let property in the Thanet or elsewhere in England, here is what the new rules mean for you and how to get ready before your regional deadline.
Read the articleNationwide figures show flats have risen just 16% since 2016, while semi-detached homes are up 44% over the same period. If you own, buy, or sell a flat, this growing gap matters. Here is what is driving it and what you can do about it.
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 articleUK house prices slipped again in August 2026, with the average property now sitting at £298,468 according to Lloyds. For buyers, a softening market brings real opportunity, but only if you know how to read the data, ask the right questions, and act with your eyes open.
Read the articleUK private rents averaged £1,388 per month in June 2026, with annual growth easing to 3.3%, well below the double-digit spikes of 2022 to 2023. Whether you rent or let property, understanding what is driving the slowdown and what the Renters' Rights Act now requires of both sides is essential reading.
Read the articleEssential cookies make the site work. With your say-so we also use a few to measure how it is used and to show you Cooke & Co on Facebook. Cookie & privacy policy
Essential cookies keep you signed in, remember your search and stop forms being abused. The rest is up to you.