Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
When selling your property, there are two magic words everyone wants to hear: ‘cash buyer’. They come with promises of a quick sale process, no chain and are, quite frankly, the pot of gold at the end of the property-selling rainbow. But are cash buyers really that special? A cash buyer is basically someone who can afford to buy your home without needing a mortgage or having to sell another property first. In this three-minute read, we look at some of the pros and cons of cash buyers.
Read the articleShould you buy now or wait for the bargains? • Many commentators believe we have seen the peak of the Broadstairs property market. • So, should savvy bargain hunters wait for Broadstairs house prices to fall? • Or could postponing your house buying for any anticipated Broadstairs house price drop be a costly mistake? Over the last two years, the Broadstairs property market has been a rollercoaster ride of hyperactive demand together with the new sport of getting your offer accepted when you compete with 30 other bidders.
Read the articleWhen searching for a new home, do you scroll past properties that look a little worse for wear? You know the ones, where the carpet hasn’t been changed since the 70s and the floral wallpaper is curling off the walls? Lots of buyers look for newly renovated or new-build homes due to fear of the doer-upper. If that sounds like you, we’re here to tell you that you’re potentially missing out. Older, unloved properties may look scary, but they’re often hiding bags of potential.
Read the articleBefore you were a property owner, chances are windows were something you just looked out of to take in the view. You probably didn’t give them much thought and you might have cleaned them occasionally. That was it. Now, as a homeowner, your single, double, or triple glazing means so much more. And if you’re about to renovate a property or upgrade your windows, it’s worth diving into the fascinating world of double glazing to find out more. (Honestly, it’s pretty interesting.) In this quick read, we look at different types of windows and why they matter, especially as energy prices rocket.
Read the articleWhen a tenant gets in touch, don’t faff about – a prompt response will save you time and money in the long run. A three-minute read.
Read the articleTaking that first step on the property ladder is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. No matter how old you are, buying your first property will make you feel like a proper grown-up. Before you even find the right property, there’s lots to learn, so in this quick read, we’ve pulled together our top five tips for first-time buyers.
Read the articleIf you’re taking out a new mortgage or about to refinance your property, have you considered a green mortgage? No? Never heard of it? Well, that’s what we’re here for.
Read the article• 1,794 properties have sold in the Thanet area in the last 12 months. • It only takes 54 days to sell a Thanet home, so why does it take 120 days from the sold board going up to the buyer getting the keys? • With a shortage of solicitors and a sub-standard conveyancing system, this article discusses what Thanet house sellers (and buyers) can do to speed up the house buying process.
Read the articleThis two-minute read looks at parents’ integral role in helping young people get on the property ladder.
Read the articleDevious fraudsters are hacking the emails of buyers and sellers, sometimes with devastating consequences. A two-minute read.
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