Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
When searching for a new home, do you scroll past properties that look a little worse for wear? You know the ones, where the carpet hasn’t been changed since the 70s and the floral wallpaper is curling off the walls? Lots of buyers look for newly renovated or new-build homes due to fear of the doer-upper. If that sounds like you, we’re here to tell you that you’re potentially missing out. Older, unloved properties may look scary, but they’re often hiding bags of potential.
Read the articleIf you’ve become a landlord due to unexpected circumstances such as bereavement or a new relationship, here’s some helpful advice. A two-minute read.
Read the articleFind out why it’s time to ditch your car and walk to school with your children instead. A two-minute read.
Read the article• According to some newspapers and pundits, the property market boom could soon be over with the increasing interest rates and inflation. • In this article, I share the 3 fundamental economic reasons why things are different to the last property market crash. • The insider’s way to find out if there will be a property crash. • … and 4 reasons why buy-to-let landlords are coming back into the Margate rental market to protect their wealth and hedge against inflation.
Read the articleFind out how you can impress buyers by making each room in your home look as spacious as possible. A two-minute read.
Read the articleThis eight-point plan outlines the best way landlords can manage the issue of energy bills. A two-minute read.
Read the article• Ramsgate needs 165 additional private rented properties per year to keep up with current and future demand from Ramsgate tenants. • Yet over the last 5 years, Ramsgate has lost 316 private rented homes. • What are the 5 reasons the supply of private rental properties in Ramsgate are falling? What does this mean for tenants and landlords in Ramsgate?
Read the articleBefore you were a property owner, chances are windows were something you just looked out of to take in the view. You probably didn’t give them much thought and you might have cleaned them occasionally. That was it. Now, as a homeowner, your single, double, or triple glazing means so much more. And if you’re about to renovate a property or upgrade your windows, it’s worth diving into the fascinating world of double glazing to find out more. (Honestly, it’s pretty interesting.) In this quick read, we look at different types of windows and why they matter, especially as energy prices rocket.
Read the articleHave you got a big one? A small one? Maybe you’ve got a wonky one.
Read the articleAs trusted local letting agents, we work with a lot of landlords. Finding tenants, managing properties, organising inspections – we take care of each step. However, more and more landlords are choosing to work alone, but is it as easy as they think? Here’s why we think working with an agent is the best way to rent out your property.
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