Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
Moving into a new home can be exciting, but renting a property comes with responsibilities. To avoid disputes – or paying for things that don’t fall within your remit – it’s helpful to know your obligations as a tenant. Read on for a general guide to a tenant’s responsibilities (but please note that for specific detail, refer to your rental agreement).
Read the articleThe total value of homes owned by Baby Boomers in Broadstairs alone is £1,699,350,078 - and two-thirds of the Broadstairs Millennials are set to inherit all that in the next few decades! Could this be the answer to the housing crisis?
Read the articleIf you’re planning to entertain friends or family at home this summer, check out the latest must-have garden gadgets and accessories. A two-minute read.
Read the articleSelling a property for the first time? Here’s a helpful guide to help you navigate the process. A two-minute read.
Read the articleMany people think that being a landlord is easy. Rent out a property, move some people in, sit back and rake in the cash… if only it was that simple. Any experienced landlord knows that owning rental property is hard, and it can be a 24/7 job in the event of any issues. Preparing a property for rent is just the first hurdle; ensuring your tenants are safe and the property is maintained are ongoing requirements. In this quick read, we bust some common myths about landlords and their obligations.
Read the articleIs it a seller’s or buyer’s Margate property market? In this article, I discuss this and how things are beginning to change in Margate Also, that there are in fact many Margate property markets and how savvy home buyers can spot bargains by following certain trends. Read the article here.
Read the articleHow much of what you know about estate agents is really true? This three-minute read debunks a few common urban myths.
Read the articleHands up if you’ve ever lost a couple of hours sitting on the sofa watching a property show? Whether it’s a 30-minute fix or a full-on binge, programmes about other people’s homes are fascinating. Entire cable channels are dedicated to home renovations, property sales, flipping houses and so on. We just can’t seem to get enough of them. In this quick read, we look at some firm favourites and why they’re so good.
Read the articleIt pays to sit down once a year and review how your buy-to-let is performing and flag up any potential issues looming on the horizon. A two-minute read.
Read the articleAnd just like that, it’s the summer holidays again. Six painful weeks of keeping the kids entertained, and the house in one piece. Oh, and to add to this woeful mix, you’ve forgotten to renew your passport and got no sun-drenched holiday planned.
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