Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
With the Bank of England raising interest rates and inflation high, what is happening in the Thanet property market? What types of properties are selling in Thanet? What is happening to house prices in Thanet? If you are a Thanet homeowner or Thanet landlord, read this article to find out what is happening to your property.
Read the articleIn a cost of living crisis, it’s not a bad idea to think of ways to make (or save) extra cash. Some people take on part-time jobs or start up a side hustle, others might start selling unwanted items from around the home. But here’s another idea, what about using your property to increase your income? Homeowners around the country are forking out for higher-than-ever monthly mortgage payments and eye-watering energy bills, so maybe it’s time to make your bricks and mortar work for you. While an obvious way to make money from your home is to take in a lodger, many of us don’t fancy living with strangers. In this quick read, we look at other ways you could earn cash from your crib.
Read the articleIf you’re thinking of freshening up the interior of your home this year, here’s a list of what’s trending on the design front. Are you planning a mega makeover in 2023? Or perhaps you just want to make some modest changes to breathe new life into your home? Whether your project is big or small, here are some design ideas to inspire you.
Read the articleScammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to make a fast buck, often leaving landlords out of pocket or caught up in messy legal disputes. Read on to learn about the most common scams targeting landlords and how to protect your rental property.
Read the articleBritain has over 8 million households with 2 or more spare bedrooms, most owned by Baby Boomers. Should the Government force them out or should the Government mind its own business? The data from the 2021 Census has just been released for Margateand it makes interesting reading about the number of spare ‘spare’ bedrooms in our area. In this article, I set out the pros and cons of this situation and how the current situation regarding the cost-of-living crisis is starting to make significant changes for Baby Boomers and their position in the Grantham property market. If you are a Margate homeowner or Margate landlord, irrespective of age, you might want to read this
Read the articleIf you’re feeling sluggish after a few weeks back at work post-Christmas, here are some tips to boost your productivity and give you more of that most precious commodity – time.
Read the articleJoint tenancies can be a great way for friends and couples to share costs and a steady source of income for landlords – but they’re not without their challenges. Friends can fall out, couples can split up, and rows about who used all the loo roll or spilt red wine on the carpet can escalate into toxic disputes. Sadly, the current cost of living crisis, which is causing much anxiety among renters, may further complicate things.
Read the articleAccept an offer from a fast-talker or a faffer, and your hopes for a speedy property deal could be scuppered. Here’s how to choose the right buyer.
Read the articleIn her first conference speech as the Tory's new leader in 1975, Margaret Thatcher asserted her conviction in a ‘property-owning democracy’. Throughout the 1980s homeownership exploded and continued to grow for several decades thereafter. What has happened to that dream nearly 50 years later? The housing data for Thanet has just been released from the 2021 Census and it makes interesting reading, especially if you are a Thanet homeowner or Thanet landlord.
Read the articleWe’re three weeks into January. Have you stuck to those New Year’s resolutions? Are your jeans still feeling a bit snug after overindulging on Christmas treats? Feeling a bit bleurgh about everything? Welcome to Blue Monday, officially the gloomiest day of the year. In this quick read, we look at ways to boost your mood and bat away those January blues (and yes, some do involve exercise).
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