What do downsizers, a growing force in the housing market, want? Check out this two-minute read to find out.

As a busy landlord juggling a portfolio of multiple properties, you might be thinking about ways to reduce your workload or secure a regular income. Have you been enticed by promises of guaranteed rent?

Discover how to make your kitchen look fresh and modern without spending a fortune in this two-minute read.

Well, what a Jubilee weekend that was! Celebrating the 70 glorious years of our Queen. Looking back at the housing market during this time, what has changed since 1952, especially regarding Ramsgate property? What did a mortgage cost a typical Ramsgate homeowner then and, was it cheaper to buy a house then than today? Can you guess what an average Ramsgate home cost in 1952? Find out here..

This two-minute read looks at why landlords should change letting agents and how it can benefit them.

If you’re new to mortgages, you’ll be forgiven for feeling a little bit overwhelmed. There’s a lot to sort out before applying for one and there are so many different types – it’s hard to know what to go for. Whether you choose a high street lender or a more specialist one, it’s always worth talking to a mortgage broker to understand what you can afford to borrow and how much you’ll be repaying monthly. When looking for a mortgage, you’ll need to provide certain information to the lender such as payslips or proof of income, photo ID and proof of address. You may also need to show them account details of where the mortgage payments will be made from, details of any other mortgages or debt and proof of funds. In this quick read, we demystify mortgages and explain some of the jargon you might come across.

When selling your property, there are two magic words everyone wants to hear: ‘cash buyer’. They come with promises of a quick sale process, no chain and are, quite frankly, the pot of gold at the end of the property-selling rainbow. But are cash buyers really that special? A cash buyer is basically someone who can afford to buy your home without needing a mortgage or having to sell another property first. In this three-minute read, we look at some of the pros and cons of cash buyers.

Being a first-time landlord can feel daunting. There’s a lot to do before you can get your property rented out – such as repairs, legal obligations, admin, tenant-finding, contract signing, and so on. But don’t fret. A good letting agent will help explain all the ins and outs of the process. And can do most of the work on your behalf. In this three-minute read, we discuss some of the essential steps you need to take before renting out your property.

• Inflation (and recessions) can be nerve racking for people and their hard-earned savings and wealth. • Yet there are six reasons which make investing in private rental properties a potentially wise investment in these changeable times. • This article looks at how investing in Thanet property could help you 'hedge' against inflation and protect your savings and wealth against the possible recession.

Come on, admit it. We all love taking a sneaky peek at someone’s home. It’s always interesting to see how other people live, that’s why property programmes are so popular. There’s nothing more fascinating than seeing those quirkier homes. You know the ones – treehouses, train carriages, converted buses. The crazier the better. In this quick read, we’ve found some of the most interesting homes the UK has to offer.