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4 Sep 2021 4 min read

Broadstairs Homes Asking Prices Up 2%

With Rightmove announcing a national drop in average asking prices in August, some are asking if the steam has been let out of the Thanet property market? Hang on though Broadstairs prices have risen by 2%.

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31 Aug 2021 3 min read

Finding The Right Tenant For Your Thanet Rental Property

In this three-minute read, we talk about three types of tenants and the pros and cons of each.

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27 Aug 2021 2 min read

Fundraising Ideas For Our Local Community In Thanet

If you’re looking to fundraise in Thanet, this three-minute read suggests a few ways to go about it.

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23 Aug 2021 2 min read

Why Being A Landlord In Thanet Is A 24/7 Job

In this two-minute read, we explain why being a landlord is a 24/7 job.

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19 Aug 2021 2 min read

Getting Value For Money When Selling Your Thanet Property

In this two-minute read, we look at how to select the best value partners for your property sale.

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14 Aug 2021 1 min read

Cooke & Co Sponsor An Anti-Littering Art Installation At Margate Railway Station.

Cooke and Co proud sponsors/supporters of Rise Up Clean Up. This is Margate's new anti-littering art installation at Margate Railway Station, designed and built by local creatives to educate visitors about the dangers of leaving rubbish on our beaches.

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11 Aug 2021 2 min read

Five Things Thanet Families Should Do Before The Kids Go Back To School

In this three-minute read, we look at ways to avoid last-minute tantrums by starting your back-to-school prep now.

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9 Aug 2021 2 min read

Five Reasons To Invest In A Holiday Rental Property In Thanet, Kent.

Holiday Rentals: Is Investing in a Staycation Home a Good Idea? In this two-minute read, we look at the advantages of buying a holiday rental property.

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29 Jul 2021 3 min read

Margate Home Moves Hit Record High In June

Margate saw its highest number of monthly home moves in June for over 30 years as 244.2% % more people moved home compared to the Margate area 10-year average. What will this mean for the Margate property market in regard to Margate house prices and the medium-term outlook?

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26 Jul 2021 2 min read

How To Change Letting Agents To Cooke & Co: Top Tips For Thanet Landlords

In this three-minute read, we look at what’s involved in changing letting agents.

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