Spring officially starts next week, and with it comes a host of joys: longer days, trees in bud and flowers in bloom. And if you’re selling a property, there’s something else to celebrate – a spike in buyers looking to make their next move. Traditionally, spring is the busiest season for property sales (pre-pandemic data shows that properties listed in March sell the fastest*).

Traditionally, 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.

Over the last 12 months, it’s been reported that many landlords have decided enough is enough and are exiting the buy-to-let game in their droves. And whilst these headlines may or may not be accurate, one thing is for sure, selling a buy-to-let property is very different to selling a residential property. So, if you’re a landlord considering selling a rental property, what do you need to know? In this quick read, we look at some important factors you should be aware of – from the property’s condition to the tax implications of selling.

The 8th March 2023 is International Women’s Day and is an event marked around the world – in the news, all over social media and in most schools. And so it should be. Accelerating equality, raising awareness around discrimination, and helping women feel safe and celebrated is something we should all be doing more of.

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s the view some landlords take on the question of renovating a buy-to-let. Find our more in this quick read.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, so does it really matter what it looks like? Well, according to interior design trendsetters, it definitely does. So, what’s the latest in kitchen fashions? In this quick read, we explore the latest trends and look at some cheaper ways to update your kitchen.

The Thanet Property Market in the two months of 2023 is showing signs of cautious optimism with the number of properties selling at decent levels. If you are Thanet homeowner or landlord read the article here to find out

When hunting for a professional to sell your home, you’ll probably compile a list of property-related questions to fire off at prospective estate agents. What’s the property worth? What changes need to be made before it’s listed? And what’s the best way to market it?

Tenants’ needs and wants are always changing. A decade ago, broadband was a luxury, now it’s a necessity. Since the pandemic, properties with outside space are more popular than ever. So how can you make your rental property as attractive to tenants as possible? In this quick read, we look at the pros and cons for landlords of including bills in the monthly rent.

As 26 February is Fairy Tale Day (yes, it’s a real thing), let’s look at the most common property fairy tale and how falling for it can cost you time and money. That’s because, over the years, we’ve seen many sellers fall for the same fanciful story, and it never has a happy ending.