Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
Recessions hit everyone right where it hurts: in the pocket. Everyone feels the pinch as prices rise and the cost of living spirals. Homeowners face the prospect of higher mortgage rates and rising bills. But what about landlords? Are they the Teflon of a credit crunch? According to finance experts at Investopedia, landlords not only survive recessions, but they thrive, as renting becomes more appealing than buying in the economic downturn. After all, owning rental properties guarantees them an income, or does it?
Read the articleWhat will Rishi Sunak as PM mean for Thanet house prices? Rising interest rates, inflation and the cost-of-living crisis will all affect the value of your Ramsgate home. Yet what exactly should (and shouldn’t) Rishi and his team be doing to protect your biggest asset – your Ramsgate home. Read this article…
Read the articleRemember, remember the 5th of November… when the sky lights up, the bangs and booms of fireworks disturb your TV time, and your poor pets are driven to distraction by noise and flashing lights. Yes folks, it’s Bonfire Night and whilst we all enjoy oohing and ahhing at pretty fireworks, spare a thought for pet owners who have to work extra hard to keep their little (or large) loves calm. Here’s our quick guide on keeping your pooches and other pets safe and sound during the festivities
Read the articleThe economic events of recent months have prompted plenty of to-ing and fro-ing in the housing market. While some buyers and sellers in Thanet have paused to consider their situations, others have put their foot on the gas to get deals swiftly across the line.
Read the articleYou’ll see plenty of ghosts and ghouls trick-or-treating tonight, but here are three frightening scenarios that haunt landlords all year round. Being a landlord can sometimes be unpredictable – but the experience is much less scary if you have a good letting agent on your side. Read on to find out why.
Read the articleHere are some great facts for you. Why not get a spooky valuation from Cooke & Co
Read the articleCould the humble ‘granny annex’ help solve the Margate housing crisis for mature homeowners? With more larger Margate properties coming up for sale in the last few months, yet so few bungalows to buy, click on the link to read this article and find out why the annex could be a solution
Read the articleHere are some extremely interesting UK housing statistics that have been bought to us courtesy of Christoper Watkin. The good news is despite all the negative press and uncertainty the market is relatively stable and good for this time of year.
Read the articleA third of all property sales collapse before completion. How can you ensure yours isn’t one of them? Read on to find out.
Read the articleWill your next home improvement project end in success or a desperate call to the DIY SOS team? Here are five tips to avoid bungling the job.
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