Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
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.
Read the articleMany 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.
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 articleIf 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).
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 articleAs 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.
Read the articleSpring 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*).
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.
Read the articleOver 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.
Read the articleThe 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.
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