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16 May 2023 3 min read

Is Your Thanet Property Sale Being Hampered By An Overvaluation?

When you’re selling a property, getting a valuation is the first step. You need to know what a home is worth before you can plan your next move, but what if the value you’re given is completely inaccurate?

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13 May 2023 5 min read

Thanet's Over 50'S Wealth Hits Record High As Generational Property Gulf Grows

Curious about the true state of the Thanet housing market? Recent statistics have revealed an alarming generational divide, with mature Thanet homeowners reaping the rewards while younger buyers struggle. But what's driving this trend, and what does it mean for the future? Let's delve in.

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11 May 2023 1 min read

Keep Up To Date With The Latest Prices In Thanet

As property professionals at Cooke & Co Estate and Letting Agents, we understand the significance of staying current with local property prices before making key decisions such as valuing your home or committing to a purchase. Our mission is to guide you and provide expert advice every step of the way.

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11 May 2023 2 min read

Impact Of Base Rate Increases On The UK Property Market.

As a property agent with over 30 years of experience, I believe that the consecutive increases in the base rate can be attributed to several factors, including the Bank of England's response to inflationary pressures and the use of quantitative easing. Let's find out more in my article.

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6 May 2023 3 min read

Margate First-Time Buyers Keeping Our Local Property Market Afloat

The Margate housing market is relativity buoyant, thanks to an unexpected group of people – Margate first-time buyers. Many Margate tenants are annoyed with competing for Margate rental properties at high rents. Therefore, over the last 12 months, many renters have been stretching their finances to get on the Margate housing ladder, despite sky-high mortgage rates.

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27 Apr 2023 4 min read

How The Cost-Of-Living Crisis Is Impacting Thanet, Kent Rents.

In this week’s lettings article, we explore some reasons behind rent increases and the costs landlords are facing.

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26 Apr 2023 7 min read

Thanet Property Market Update: Latest Quarterly Data Reveals Surprising Trends

Are you worried about the Thanet property market? Despite reports of a housing market crash, the latest quarterly data shows that the UK and Thanet property market is holding up. Find out more by reading our following article

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12 Apr 2023 6 min read

Ramsgate Property Market

Is now a good time to buy, or should people wait? Find out if the current economic climate makes it the right time for Ramsgate home buyers to purchase property in the area. Is it the issue of high house prices? Later in the article, I will explain why 2023 differs entirely from 2008 (the last property market crash). As always, the devil is always in the detail.

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5 Apr 2023 5 min read

Why Does It Still Take 132 Days To Buy A Thanet House?

How to Speed Up the Home-Buying Process in Thanet. Are you fed up with the slow and frustrating home-buying process in Thanet? In this article, we share expert advice from a local estate agent on how to speed things up. Don't miss out on this valuable information.

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30 Mar 2023 2 min read

A Guide To Adapting Your Thanet Rental For Older Tenants

Older tenants are a growing force in the private rental sector, so is it time for savvy landlords to proactively target this demographic? It’s one of the most striking trends in the housing sector over the past decade. Read on for more details.

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