Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
Come on, admit it. We all love taking a sneaky peek at someone’s home. It’s always interesting to see how other people live, that’s why property programmes are so popular. There’s nothing more fascinating than seeing those quirkier homes. You know the ones – treehouses, train carriages, converted buses. The crazier the better. In this quick read, we’ve found some of the most interesting homes the UK has to offer.
Read the articleMoving house is stressful, moving house with kids… well, that can be a recipe for meltdowns, tantrums, and sleepless nights. As parents, you’re probably moving house for logical reasons: you need more space, you want to be closer to good schools, you’ve found a better job in the area. But as many of us know, logic and rationale aren’t always high on a child’s list of priorities. Change is scary for all of us, not just children, so how can you make it easier? In this three-minute read, we look at a few ways to help your little (and not so little) cherubs settle into a new home.
Read the articleDo something positive for you, your community, and the planet’s health by celebrating National Gardening Week. A two-minute read.
Read the articleWhat impact do constant scrolling and swiping have on your ability to focus, reflect, and connect? A two-minute read.
Read the articleHold on to your waistbands, Easter is here. That festival where no matter your age, clothes size, or BMI, you’re allowed to eat as much chocolate as you want. So, while the kids run around on a sugar high and you polish off yet another egg, here are some facts about the chocolatey goodness no one can resist.
Read the articleWhichever way you look at it, modern life is stressful. And the 2020s? Well so far, this new decade has caused unparalleled levels of stress. Whether it’s the pressure of daily life, the juggling of responsibilities, or the state of the world right now, stress can have physical, mental, and emotional repercussions for people of all ages. And it needs to be taken seriously. April is Stress Awareness Month, an initiative that has been running since 1992, designed to highlight the causes and cures for stress. This year, the Stress Management Society is focusing on community, reducing isolation and loneliness, and increasing social support. In this quick read, we look at some of the ways you can help to support others feeling stressed or anxious.
Read the article• In 1981, 17.2% of properties in Margate (and the Thanet District as a whole) were council houses. Today, that figure stands at 5.1%, a proportional drop of 70%. • Why has the number of council houses dropped so much in those 40 years? • How has that changed the dynamics of the Margate property market in those 40 years?
Read the articleA French billionaire who made his money from estate agency is promising to take over the UK property industry with his unique approach to marketing homes starting in Thanet followed by the rest of the UK, then the world.
Read the articleFrom left-handed loo roll to crime-fighting dachshunds, read these five April Fools’ Day pranks and choose your favourite. A three-minute read.
Read the articleWe are exciting to announce that we will have a show home available very soon at THe Fairways. Call us today on 01843 600911 to book a viewing. You can reserve your dream apartment today.
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.