Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
It’s every seller’s worst nightmare. You’re on the cusp of finalising the sale of your property when your buyer gets cold feet and runs for the hills. Find out more below.
Read the articleBreaking News: Why Margate First-Time Homebuyers Shouldn't Fear Rising Interest Rates - Find out how you can still save money by buying your first Margate home instead of renting. Click on the link here to read more
Read the articleIf 2023 was the year you were going to buy a new home, it’s fair to say that the gloomy news headlines might have you rethinking things a bit. Is it the right time to buy? Should you rent instead? Should you move in with your nearest and dearest and hope they don’t mind? In this quick read, we look at three reasons why buying a property this year is still a good idea and why it’s important to stay positive.
Read the articleWith the Bank of England raising interest rates and inflation high, what is happening in the Thanet property market? What types of properties are selling in Thanet? What is happening to house prices in Thanet? If you are a Thanet homeowner or Thanet landlord, read this article to find out what is happening to your property.
Read the articleAccept an offer from a fast-talker or a faffer, and your hopes for a speedy property deal could be scuppered. Here’s how to choose the right buyer.
Read the articleIn this article, I talk about what should happen to the value of your Thanet property over the next 12 months. Also, I will touch on the other more important barometer to judge the Thanet market. Read the article to find out what that is…
Read the articleThe newspapers are full of predictions of a national property crash. The broadcast media are pumping out doom, gloom and not much else about the housing market prospects in 2023.
Read the articleMortgages are dull. Let’s be honest. They’re huge commitments, they’re complicated to arrange and in the current climate, it’s understandable if the thought of a mortgage gets you a bit jittery. Putting rising interest rates to one side (easier said than done) and ignoring the doom and gloom news we’ve been exposed to over the last few months, it’s time to talk about mortgage overpayments. What are they? Are they a good or bad thing? In this four-minute read, we explain the ins and outs of overpayments.
Read the articleHere are five tips to help mortgage hunters find the best deal in the current market. With inflation and interest rates rising and so much uncertainty in the market, choosing the right mortgage deal in the current climate can be daunting. While no one has a crystal ball to predict exactly what will happen over the next 12 months, Cooke & Co’s financial advisers suggests you follow these five common-sense rules* when looking for a mortgage.
Read the articleThe doom and gloom of the national newspaper headlines regarding the UK property market would make you think Armageddon has arrived, this being the second most interesting topic to the Brits (the first being the weather!).
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