Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
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.
Read the articleIn this week’s lettings article, we explore some reasons behind rent increases and the costs landlords are facing.
Read the articleAre 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
Read the articleIs 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.
Read the articleHow 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.
Read the articleOlder 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.
Read the articleBreaking News: Why Margate First-Time Homebuyers Shouldn't Fear Rising Interest Rates - Find out how you can still save money by buying your first Margate home instead of renting. Click on the link here to read more
Read the articleIn this article I unveil some of the hidden secrets of Ramsgate's Housing Market with insights from the 2021 Census. So, if you live in Ramsgate, Kent whether you a tenant, homeowner or landlord, read the article here to find out some fascinating info on Ramsgate.
Read the articleWe at Cooke & Co Estate and Letting Agents want to make you aware of some important changes that are coming into effect from April 2026. The UK Government is introducing Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, which will affect how landlords report their income tax to HMRC. The original plan was for Landlords income of £10,000 or more from their properties must file their income and expenditure tax returns quarterly (instead annually) from 2024, however that has been moved to 2026/7.
Read the articleTraditionally, the first four months of the year are usually an estate agents’ busiest time for house sales. However, if the last three years have taught us anything, nothing is 'normal' and 'usual' anymore. The Thanet property market is finding that with the friction of higher mortgage rates and the effects of inflation on household budgets; things are slightly different in 2023 compared to recent years. So, when asked, 'What's happening now in the Thanet property market?’ there is a more complex answer.
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