Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s the view some landlords take on the question of renovating a buy-to-let. Find our more in this quick read.
Read the articleTenants’ needs and wants are always changing. A decade ago, broadband was a luxury, now it’s a necessity. Since the pandemic, properties with outside space are more popular than ever. So how can you make your rental property as attractive to tenants as possible? In this quick read, we look at the pros and cons for landlords of including bills in the monthly rent.
Read the articleFed up with self-managing your buy-to-let and want a top-notch professional to do it for you instead? Here’s how to find the best letting agent in your neighbourhood. So, you’ve decided to get a letting agent to manage your rental. You can’t wait to hand the burden of regulatory red tape and admin over to an expert but are faced with a dilemma. With so many agents out there, how do you find the best one?
Read the articleWhether your rental property is a blank space you just sleep in, or it’s a new family property, it’s important to make it feel like home. So, how can you fall in love with your rental without breaching tenancy rules? You could be a long-term renter or maybe a flat-sharer, but one thing is for sure, making the space your own will immediately change the way it looks and feels. In this quick read, we look at ways to love your rental without falling foul of any tenancy agreement rules and stipulations.
Read the articleHow do portfolio landlords deal with the multitude of tasks and mountains of red tape that come with managing several properties? Read on to find out.
Read the articleIs Buy-to-Let still a safe bet when it comes to investing in THanet property? With legislation and taxation on the rise for Buy-to-Let, things have got a lot harder for Thanet landlords over the last 5 years. Or could this be the next golden age for the THanet property market? If you are a Thanet landlord, read this article to find out what is happening.
Read the articleThe end of a tenancy agreement can be stressful for landlords. You need to make sure the property isn’t vacant for long and there may be a need for repairs and maintenance. Then there’s the deposit release process and decisions about whether you need to make any deductions. In this three-minute read, we look at the dos and don’ts of deposit deductions.
Read the articleWith the Bank of England raising interest rates and inflation high, what is happening in the Thanet property market? What types of properties are selling in Thanet? What is happening to house prices in Thanet? If you are a Thanet homeowner or Thanet landlord, read this article to find out what is happening to your property.
Read the articleIf you’re thinking of freshening up the interior of your home this year, here’s a list of what’s trending on the design front. Are you planning a mega makeover in 2023? Or perhaps you just want to make some modest changes to breathe new life into your home? Whether your project is big or small, here are some design ideas to inspire you.
Read the articleScammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to make a fast buck, often leaving landlords out of pocket or caught up in messy legal disputes. Read on to learn about the most common scams targeting landlords and how to protect your rental property.
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