Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
When they run smoothly, joint tenancies can be a good source of income for landlords. This three-minute read explains how to get the best out of them.
Read the articleWhichever way you look at it, modern life is stressful. And the 2020s? Well so far, this new decade has caused unparalleled levels of stress. Whether it’s the pressure of daily life, the juggling of responsibilities, or the state of the world right now, stress can have physical, mental, and emotional repercussions for people of all ages. And it needs to be taken seriously. April is Stress Awareness Month, an initiative that has been running since 1992, designed to highlight the causes and cures for stress. This year, the Stress Management Society is focusing on community, reducing isolation and loneliness, and increasing social support. In this quick read, we look at some of the ways you can help to support others feeling stressed or anxious.
Read the article• In 1981, 17.2% of properties in Margate (and the Thanet District as a whole) were council houses. Today, that figure stands at 5.1%, a proportional drop of 70%. • Why has the number of council houses dropped so much in those 40 years? • How has that changed the dynamics of the Margate property market in those 40 years?
Read the articleIf you’re taking out a new mortgage or about to refinance your property, have you considered a green mortgage? No? Never heard of it? Well, that’s what we’re here for.
Read the articleThis two-minute read details a five-point plan to help landlords manage their maintenance responsibilities.
Read the article• 1,794 properties have sold in the Thanet area in the last 12 months. • It only takes 54 days to sell a Thanet home, so why does it take 120 days from the sold board going up to the buyer getting the keys? • With a shortage of solicitors and a sub-standard conveyancing system, this article discusses what Thanet house sellers (and buyers) can do to speed up the house buying process.
Read the articleFrom left-handed loo roll to crime-fighting dachshunds, read these five April Fools’ Day pranks and choose your favourite. A three-minute read.
Read the articleA French billionaire who made his money from estate agency is promising to take over the UK property industry with his unique approach to marketing homes starting in Thanet followed by the rest of the UK, then the world.
Read the articleDon’t make the rookie mistake of cutting corners with reference checks – it’s a sure-fire way to wind up with a nightmare tenant. A three-minute read.
Read the articleThis three-minute read looks at the current market trends and what they mean for people who are looking to sell up.
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