Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
With more than 13% of sellers cutting their asking price in a single month and fewer than 15% of listed homes finding a buyer, pricing your property correctly from day one matters more than ever. This guide walks you through the data, the psychology, and the practical steps to get it right.
Read the articleAround 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages are due to expire in 2026, and many borrowers face a sharp jump in monthly payments compared to the sub-2% deals they locked in during 2020 to 2022. Here is what you need to know before your deal ends, and the steps to take right now.
Read the articleThe government has confirmed that all privately rented homes in England and Wales must reach EPC band C by October 2030. With over half of rental properties currently below that threshold, landlords face a real deadline, and the earlier you act, the more options and funding you have available.
Read the articleWith the Bank of England holding its base rate at 3.75% in July 2026 and the average standard variable rate sitting at 7.13%, many borrowers are paying far more than they need to. This article sets out the real cost of waiting, and what to do about it.
Read the articleSales agreed have fallen 9% versus last year, and July asking prices dropped at nearly five times their usual rate. But the seasonal pattern points to an autumn recovery. Here is how to use the quieter summer weeks to put yourself in the strongest possible position for a September listing.
Read the articleAndy Burnham became Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, bringing a well-documented housing record from his time as Mayor of Greater Manchester. For buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants, his track record offers some early signals about the direction of travel, even before formal policy announcements.
Read the articleAround 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages are due to expire in 2026, and many borrowers face a sharp rise in monthly payments if they roll onto a standard variable rate. This guide explains the current rate landscape and sets out your main options in plain English.
Read the articleTenant demand is rising sharply while the number of available rental properties continues to fall. The latest RICS data points to a widening gap between supply and demand, and that gap is pushing rents higher. Here is what the picture looks like for landlords and tenants right now.
Read the articleHouse prices are up modestly, mortgage rates have eased from their spring peak, and buyers have more choice than they did a year ago. If you have been waiting for the right moment to move, here is a clear-eyed look at where the market stands and what to do next.
Read the articleFor years, many renters have lived with the unsettling feeling that their home was never quite secure. The Renters Rights Act, in force from 1 May 2026, changes that in real, practical ways. Here is a plain-English guide to what you are now protected from, and what to do if things go wrong.
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