Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
How 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.
Read the articleJoint tenancies can be a great way for friends and couples to share costs and a steady source of income for landlords – but they’re not without their challenges. Friends can fall out, couples can split up, and rows about who used all the loo roll or spilt red wine on the carpet can escalate into toxic disputes. Sadly, the current cost of living crisis, which is causing much anxiety among renters, may further complicate things.
Read the articleIf you’re a seasoned landlord, chances are you’ve experienced at least one out-of-hours call from a panicked tenant about a leaky toilet or boiler breakdown. Why is it these things never seem to happen at a reasonable hour? In this quick read, we look at some questions to ask yourself (and your contractor) to ensure they’re right for the job.
Read the articleSo, your home is on the market, you’ve decluttered, the sink is sparkling, and you’re patiently waiting for potential buyers to come and view your property. A few people arrange appointments, but no one seems interested; it’s been weeks. Have you been hit by the curse of an overvaluation? Overpriced properties can sit on the market for months. Viewings become as rare as sighting the Loch Ness Monster; the agent’s gone quiet and your hopes of moving are slowly slipping away. In this quick read, we look at why an overvaluation can be disastrous and how to avoid this costly mistake.
Read the articleSo, your home is on the market, you’ve decluttered, the sink is sparkling, and you’re patiently waiting for potential buyers to come and view your property. A few people arrange appointments, but no one seems interested; it’s been weeks. Have you been hit by the curse of an overvaluation? Overpriced properties can sit on the market for months. Viewings become as rare as sighting the Loch Ness Monster; the agent’s gone quiet and your hopes of moving are slowly slipping away. In this quick read, we look at why an overvaluation can be disastrous and how to avoid this costly mistake.
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