Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
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Read the articleWith winter around the corner, there’s still time to make changes at home to minimise your energy usage and save on your bills.
Read the articleTo prevent your property deal from progressing at a snail’s pace – or falling through altogether – you’ll need a good lawyer. Here’s how to find one.
Read the articleThere’s a lot to think about when you are a landlord. You’ve got the ever-changing rules around rental property to consider. Then there’s ensuring your property is well maintained and your tenants are happy. Add to that the cost of living crisis, pressures on the economy and political instability, and you could be forgiven for thinking, ‘what’s the point?’. But before you sell up, let’s look at your alternatives.
Read the articleBroadstairs landlords are facing some challenges with rising interest rates, new legislation and Broadstairs tenants in arrears. Is this the end of the buy-to-let dream in Broadstairs? Far from it. Read this article to find out why.
Read the articleOnce you’ve read these five facts, you won’t feel quite so guilty about indulging in chocolate again. A two-minute read.
Read the articleThis two-minute read looks at some simple steps landlords and tenants can take to reduce the risk of condensation causing mould, damp and disputes.
Read the articleThe last two years have been hectic for the Thanet property market. But now, the market is slowing down, and homes are not selling as fast as they once were. It’s also becoming harder to sell a home for a premium price. Add to that the cost of living crisis and other global events hitting us in our collective pockets. The good news is it’s still possible to achieve an excellent price for your home if the estate agent working with you knows how.
Read the articleWill there be a house price crash like those of 1988 and 2008? Are you aware of the six significant differences between now and those years? All Margate homeowners and Margate landlords should read this article, especially those hoping for Margate house prices to drop – you might end up losing at least £35,871 in the next five years! Read the article to find out why?
Read the articleThey say the best things in life are free, so here’s a quick and easy way to brighten someone’s day that won’t cost you a penny – but will make you feel good.
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