Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
As term time approaches, those endless days of trying to entertain your bored and restless kids are almost over. No more surly teenagers sleeping until 2pm, no more grumpy children hounding you for snacks – it’s time to get ready for school. This back-to-school guide looks at some easy ways to get the September term off to a good start.
Read the articleIf you’re new to the property market, learning the lingo is essential. There are lots of legal and financial terms you need to get your head around and lots of research to be done. Two terms that you need to be familiar with are ‘freehold’ and ‘leasehold’. This quick read explains what each one means and why they are important.
Read the articleIn this quick read, we’ve pulled together some of the most popular interior design profiles on Instagram to give you some inspiration.
Read the articleIf you’re planning to entertain friends or family at home this summer, check out the latest must-have garden gadgets and accessories. A two-minute read.
Read the articleHands up if you’ve ever lost a couple of hours sitting on the sofa watching a property show? Whether it’s a 30-minute fix or a full-on binge, programmes about other people’s homes are fascinating. Entire cable channels are dedicated to home renovations, property sales, flipping houses and so on. We just can’t seem to get enough of them. In this quick read, we look at some firm favourites and why they’re so good.
Read the articleAnd just like that, it’s the summer holidays again. Six painful weeks of keeping the kids entertained, and the house in one piece. Oh, and to add to this woeful mix, you’ve forgotten to renew your passport and got no sun-drenched holiday planned.
Read the articleThis two-minute read explains how to nail the must-have looks that could push up the price of your home.
Read the articleIt’s time to turn the tide on single-use plastics going to landfill or winding up in our oceans and waterways. A three-minute read.
Read the articleThe DIY hacks you see on TikTok may be entertaining to watch, but they can also be dumb and even downright dangerous. A three-minute read.
Read the articleSave time and stress by investing in these four gadgets for your home. A three-minute read.
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