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3 Jul 2023 3 min read

Renting A Property In Thanet? Find Out How To Get Your Repairs Sorted

In this week’s lettings article, we look at how tenants should approach repairs and maintenance issues in their property.

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26 Jun 2023 3 min read

Should You Be Friends With Your Thanet Tenants?

In this week’s lettings article, we look at how to maintain a professional relationship with tenants.

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22 Jun 2023 5 min read

How Thanet Landlords Can Ensure A Tenancy Gets Off To A Good Start

This lettings article looks at how landlords can get tenancies off on a good footing with 16 hints and best practices

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21 Jun 2023 2 min read

Shocking Revelation About Empty Thanet Properties

Did you know that in Thanet, there's an astonishing surplus of vacant properties while individuals patiently wait for council housing? This overlooked reality has far-reaching consequences, impacting both local Thanet homeowners and landlords. Click the link below to discover how this disparity affects Thanet house prices and Thanet rental rates, and join us in discussing the urgent need for more available homes in Thanet. Please read the article below

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19 Jun 2023 1 min read

The Peace Of Mind Of Having A Professional Handle Yourthanet Landlord Responsibilities

In our latest article find out why Cooke & Co manage hundreds of Thanet properties for our Landlords.

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13 Jun 2023 2 min read

Is Renting The Best Option For You?

In this week’s lettings article, we look at the advantages of renting a property over buying.

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7 Jun 2023 2 min read

Why Summer Is The Right Time For Landlords To Tackle Energy Improvements

In this lettings article, we look at why landlords should consider improving their property’s energy efficiency.

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5 Jun 2023 2 min read

How Can Margate Buy-To-Let Offer 8.58% Per Annum Returns?

Are you considering a buy-to-let property in Margate or early retirement? Read this eye-opening open letter I wrote to a Margate landlord wanting to invest £210,000 to aid their early retirement and how the bond compares the returns of Building Society’s bonds to investing in Margate rental properties. Discover how leveraging your investment could boost your returns up to 8.58% per year plus an added bonus! Click the link to find out if the risk is worth the reward in the Grantham property market. Read below for more details.

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2 Jun 2023 3 min read

What Thanet Landlords And Tenants Need To Know About Home Security

In this lettings article, we offer some tips for both landlords and tenants on protecting and securing a rental property in the summer months.

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29 May 2023 2 min read

Guide To Garden Maintenance For Thanet Landlords And Tenants

Garden maintenance can be a thorny issue between tenants and landlords, so here’s a useful guide to help avoid confusion. Now that spring is here, there are lots of tasks to be done in the garden, such as watering, weeding, and mowing. But if the garden is part of a rental property, who is responsible for doing them?

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