Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
So, your home is on the market, you’ve decluttered, the sink is sparkling, and you’re patiently waiting for potential buyers to come and view your property. A few people arrange appointments, but no one seems interested; it’s been weeks. Have you been hit by the curse of an overvaluation? Overpriced properties can sit on the market for months. Viewings become as rare as sighting the Loch Ness Monster; the agent’s gone quiet and your hopes of moving are slowly slipping away. In this quick read, we look at why an overvaluation can be disastrous and how to avoid this costly mistake.
Read the articleIf you’re a seasoned landlord, chances are you’ve experienced at least one out-of-hours call from a panicked tenant about a leaky toilet or boiler breakdown. Why is it these things never seem to happen at a reasonable hour? In this quick read, we look at some questions to ask yourself (and your contractor) to ensure they’re right for the job.
Read the articleThe Ramsgate housing market over the last three months is now becoming more ‘normal’ after the last couple of years of insane demand! Even with the blackening economic doom-mongers forecasting a harsh slowdown in the British property market, the number of people buying and selling their Ramsgate homes is still very good for the time year. If you are a Ramsgate homeowner or Ramsgate landlord, you need to read the article to find out what is happening in the Ramsgate property market
Read the articleWhether you’ve got a pooch who wears fancy jumpers, a big blonde Labrador or a tiny handbag-sized companion, this month is all about them. If you didn’t know before, now you do: January is National Walk Your Dog Month.
Read the articleIf you’re planning to sell your property, the first question that you’ll inevitably ask is how much it’s worth. Your home may be invaluable to you and your loved ones, but it’s also got a market value. But how is a property valued? Is there a magic formula? How does an agent decide its worth? And why might your property be valued less than the house two doors down? In this quick read, we look at different factors that affect the value of your property.
Read the articleSo, your home is on the market, you’ve decluttered, the sink is sparkling, and you’re patiently waiting for potential buyers to come and view your property. A few people arrange appointments, but no one seems interested; it’s been weeks. Have you been hit by the curse of an overvaluation? Overpriced properties can sit on the market for months. Viewings become as rare as sighting the Loch Ness Monster; the agent’s gone quiet and your hopes of moving are slowly slipping away. In this quick read, we look at why an overvaluation can be disastrous and how to avoid this costly mistake.
Read the articleSo, your home is on the market, you’ve decluttered, the sink is sparkling, and you’re patiently waiting for potential buyers to come and view your property. A few people arrange appointments, but no one seems interested; it’s been weeks. Have you been hit by the curse of an overvaluation? Overpriced properties can sit on the market for months. Viewings become as rare as sighting the Loch Ness Monster; the agent’s gone quiet and your hopes of moving are slowly slipping away. In this quick read, we look at why an overvaluation can be disastrous and how to avoid this costly mistake.
Read the articleIn this article, I talk about what should happen to the value of your Thanet property over the next 12 months. Also, I will touch on the other more important barometer to judge the Thanet market. Read the article to find out what that is…
Read the articleWhether you’re planning a big night out, popping open the champers in front of the TV or having an early night, New Year’s Eve is all about having a good time any way you want. In this quick read, we look at some of the ways people will bring in 2023 around the globe.
Read the articleAre you planning to sell your home in the new year? Here’s a checklist to help you prepare for your next move. Have you got an exciting plan for 2023? A move to a bigger home to accommodate your growing family? Or perhaps you want to downsize and start afresh in a different part of the country?
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