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.

As a Margate landlord, it is important to be aware of the rise in tenancy fraud in the UK and take steps to reduce the risk of fraudulent applications. One of the largest providers of tenant references has seen a 100%+ increase in attempted fraudulent applications in the last 12 months alone.

Breaking 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

Remember lockdown when we had nothing to do? Gardening became a fun pastime, and having outside space was a luxury. Well, now that the spring sunshine is back and you don’t need to wear four layers to keep warm, it’s time to make gardening cool again. In this quick read, we explore some easy ways to get your garden looking its best.

If your dreams of a speedy property sale have hit the skids, it’s time to change strategies. Read our blog to discover the best way to get your sale back on track.

Many people are under the assumption that being a landlord is an easy ride. Get your tenants in, collect the monthly rent and that’s it, you’re laughing. Sounds like a dream… Unfortunately, it’s far from the truth, as most experienced landlords and agents will tell you. Read more in our blog.

In 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.

If you’re looking forward to doing something special for Mother’s Day on Sunday, we wish you all the best – but this article isn’t for you. It’s not that we don’t want you to have a great day (we do) or that we take issue with Mother’s Day itself (we don’t – mums are amazing and deserve a little pampering).

We 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.

As a tenant living in a rental property, you need to be aware of your rights. Fortunately, due to recent reforms in legislation, you’re now more protected than ever when it comes to matters of eviction and deposits. But what if your landlord tells you they’re planning to sell the property where you live? In this quick read, we look at some questions you might have if your landlord decides to sell.