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26 Apr 2021 2 min read

WARNING - The Property Survey That Every Thanet Landlord Should Read

In this three-minute read, we look at a study that found some landlords were putting themselves and their investment at risk by cutting corners on checks and maintenance.

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24 Apr 2021 2 min read

Cooke & Co Win British Property Awards Again In Broadstairs

THE BRITISH PROPERTY AWARDS are one of the most inclusive estate agency awards providers as they do not charge to enter. This has enabled their award to be structured in a manner that ensures maximum participation, on average judging over 90% of agents that meet their minimum criteria on a local level.

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23 Apr 2021 2 min read

Helping To Be Eco Friendly In Thanet On Earth Day 23Rd April 2021

In this two-minute read, we show you how to make your Thanet home a healthier place for the planet.

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21 Apr 2021 2 min read

Six Ways Thanet Landlords Can Keep Tenants Happy

In this two-minute read, we look at how landlords can foster a good rapport with tenants.

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14 Apr 2021 2 min read

Tips For Thanet Sellers Looking For An Agent They Can Trust

In this three-minute read, we list five things Thanet sellers should look for in an estate agent.

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14 Apr 2021 5 min read

Long Live The Planning Permission Rule Changes?

With Boris Johnson’s Government recently announcing that they planned to rip up the Planning Permission regulations, meaning Thanet property developers wouldn’t require planning permission, I ask the important questions about what this would mean for the local Thanet homeowners, the Thanet countryside and Green Belt and inappropriate building

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12 Apr 2021 4 min read

Almost 1 In 3 Thanet Properties Being Sold With No Chain.

Over 1 in 3 Thanet properties are currently being sold with no-chain. Why are so many Thanet property owners selling without a chain? Is it a good idea to rent in between moving home and what will this mean for the Thanet property market? Read the article to find out

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6 Apr 2021 2 min read

A Landlord’S Guide To Garden Maintenance For Rented Homes

As well as looking after the inside of your property, remember to inspect outside. Landlord garden maintenance may only be doable periodically, but the tasks involved can be much the same as you already do at home!

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2 Apr 2021 4 min read

Thanet Property Market: A Look Back At The Thanet Housing Market Over The Last Decade

A look back at the Thanet housing market over the last decade .. 2011 to 2021 and where its future lies. If you are a future Thanet home buyer, Thanet homeowner or Thanet buy to let landlord, this is an article you should not ignore.

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28 Mar 2021 2 min read

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Stay-At-Home Holiday By The Seaside In Thanet

In this three-minute read, we look at how you can use your garden to make a staycation feel like you really are getting away from it all.

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