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2 Dec 2021 2 min read

Five Reasons A Property In Thanet Is Unmortgageable

In this two-minute read, we look at reasons why a property may be classified as unmortgageable.

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26 Nov 2021 2 min read

Is Your Home In Thanet Making You Sick?

In this two-minute read, we explore issues in your home that could be making you feel unwell and how to cure them.

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8 Nov 2021 5 min read

Would You Re-Mortgage Your Broadstairs Home To Help Your Child Onto The Property Ladder?

How far would you go to help your child get on in the world? Many Broadstairs parents move area to ensure their child gets into the best primary school or fund their university costs. Would you re-mortgage your Broadstairs home to help your child onto the Broadstairs property ladder?

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27 Oct 2021 7 min read

Margate Homeowners To Face Post-Lockdown Mortgage Rate Rise Of £602 A Year

Could this be the end of the housing boom. Have a good read and make up your own mind. We feel things will continue to be great in Thanet for a good while longer.

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20 Oct 2021 3 min read

A Guide To Mortgage Fees For Thanet Home Buyers

In this three-minute read, we give you the lowdown on mortgage fees.

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6 Oct 2021 5 min read

Beginner’S Guide To Building A Property Portfolio In Thanet

In this two-minute read, we look at the basics of building your portfolio and how to try and make your investment a sound one.

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2 Oct 2021 2 min read

Thinking Of Moving To Spain? Read This First

This three-minute read looks at a few of the (many) things to keep in mind if you’re thinking of moving to Spain.

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1 Oct 2021 2 min read

Home Renovation Update For Thanet Residents

In this two-minute read, we analyze what the most popular home improvement trends tell us about the market.

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13 Sep 2021 5 min read

Why Are More Ramsgate OAP Homeowners Deciding Not To Move Home?

A recent report by Legal & General stated that, since the pandemic, many older homeowners had put their plans to move home 'on ice'. It said that fewer OAP homeowners are planning to downsize from their large family homes after the pandemic made them realise the actual value of their local community and space.

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6 Sep 2021 2 min read

Why Rental Property In Thanet Is A Good Investment Right Now

In this three-minute read, we look at the rental property market in the seaside area of Thanet including Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate and why now is a good time to invest.

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