Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
Success as a landlord doesn’t just centre around what you do when your property is tenanted. How you manage your rental when it’s empty is also crucial.
Read the articleIn this week’s lettings article, we discuss how to Prepare your Thanet Rental Home for End of Tenancy Inspection and handy tips and ways to Avoid Deposit Disputes.
Read the articleIf you're considering investing in buy-to-let property in Thanet, it's important to understand the Thanet property market and know what to look for in a potential investment. Find our more in this short read.
Read the articleBeing a landlord is one of those jobs where there’s no middle ground. It’s either low stress with great tenants and affordable mortgage rates, or it’s the total opposite: high stress, broken appliances, tenancy challenges and ever-increasing costs. Find out more in this quick read.
Read the articleOlder tenants are a growing force in the private rental sector, so is it time for savvy landlords to proactively target this demographic? It’s one of the most striking trends in the housing sector over the past decade. Read on for more details.
Read the articleAs a Margate landlord, it is important to be aware of the rise in tenancy fraud in the UK and take steps to reduce the risk of fraudulent applications. One of the largest providers of tenant references has seen a 100%+ increase in attempted fraudulent applications in the last 12 months alone.
Read the articleMany people are under the assumption that being a landlord is an easy ride. Get your tenants in, collect the monthly rent and that’s it, you’re laughing. Sounds like a dream… Unfortunately, it’s far from the truth, as most experienced landlords and agents will tell you. Read more in our blog.
Read the articleAs a tenant living in a rental property, you need to be aware of your rights. Fortunately, due to recent reforms in legislation, you’re now more protected than ever when it comes to matters of eviction and deposits. But what if your landlord tells you they’re planning to sell the property where you live? In this quick read, we look at some questions you might have if your landlord decides to sell.
Read the articleWe at Cooke & Co Estate and Letting Agents want to make you aware of some important changes that are coming into effect from April 2026. The UK Government is introducing Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, which will affect how landlords report their income tax to HMRC. The original plan was for Landlords income of £10,000 or more from their properties must file their income and expenditure tax returns quarterly (instead annually) from 2024, however that has been moved to 2026/7.
Read the articleOver the last 12 months, it’s been reported that many landlords have decided enough is enough and are exiting the buy-to-let game in their droves. And whilst these headlines may or may not be accurate, one thing is for sure, selling a buy-to-let property is very different to selling a residential property. So, if you’re a landlord considering selling a rental property, what do you need to know? In this quick read, we look at some important factors you should be aware of – from the property’s condition to the tax implications of selling.
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