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 articleYou’d be forgiven for adopting a head-in-the-sand approach to current affairs. Listening to a news bulletin filled with the energy crisis, the war in Ukraine, cost of living surges, and political uncertainty are enough to put anyone on a downer. The clouds of gloom and doom have gathered over the Thanet property market. Will there be a house price crash? Is a common feature for many involved in the media to discuss.
Read the articleIt’s fair to say that tenants’ needs have changed in recent years. With more people working from home than ever, has your rental property got the tech to appeal to top tenants? In the current digital age, there are countless smart apps and devices that can help your property stand out in a crowded market. In this quick read, we look at some easy ways to become a tech-savvy landlord, attract the best tenants and save money.
Read the articleWhat will the recent interest rate & stamp duty changes mean for Ramsgate homeowners and landlords? Things are certainly going to change in the Ramsgate property market, yet not in the way you might think. Read the full article to find out more.
Read the articleCrisis. Turmoil. Unprecedented. These were words rarely used pre-pandemic. Now they’ve become staples of our nation’s news coverage. And this week, they have been used more than ever to report on the economic waves caused by the Chancellor’s mini-budget last week.
Read the articleWhether you live in a tiny apartment, a three-bedroom semi or a mansion, there’s one thing you probably want more of – storage. It’s not exciting, it’s not earth-shattering, it’s just space. But it definitely matters. We’ve all got a lot of stuff. Putting it away (or hiding it) is something that seems to occupy a lot of time and patience. In this quick read, we’ve pulled together some storage hacks to help tidy that clutter and maximise your space. It’s not rocket science, but it might give you a few ideas.
Read the articleSometimes (or very occasionally), there’s nothing better than doing a big clean. But have you ever thought about what you’re cleaning with? Every polish, spray and cleaning solution we use contains hundreds of chemicals, yet we liberally spray them all over the surfaces we cook on and eat off. Could there be a better way? Can you get the same results with chemical-free products? Supermarkets offer many natural, toxin-free products, but why pay through the nose when you can make your own.
Read the articleThey’re young, they’re moving out of their parents’ homes, and they could be your next tenants. We’re talking about Generation Z, the workforce of the future and a generation that’s ready to pay rent.
Read the articleThe Chancellor has announced this morning a cut to the Stamp Duty tax in England and Northern Ireland.
Read the articleWhether you’re a DIY kind of person or prefer to hire a professional, home improvements are on the up. Since the pandemic, savvy homeowners have been looking for ways to make their properties more comfortable and more desirable to future buyers. So, what are the most popular home improvement trends? How can you wow potential buyers with your use of space? In this quick read, we look at some of the most popular ways to make your home more desirable to future buyers, as reported by the annual Rated People 2022 report.
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