Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
1,658 homes in the Thanet area are empty, which represents 1 in 42 homes. 1,129 of those have been empty for more than six months and are worth £318million. Why are those properties standing empty and deteriorating and why could that become an issue for the whole of Thanet?
Read the articleWe explore what the rising rate of older renters means for Thanet landlords. A two-minute read.
Read the articleAs a nation of pet lovers, it’s no surprise that dog ownership increased significantly during the pandemic. Unfortunately, so did the number of dog thefts. There were more than 2,000 reported incidents in 2020 and this number is going up. While dog theft is on the rise, catching those responsible is not. Just 2% of such cases led to suspects being charged in 2020, and concerns have grown so much that the government set up the Pet Theft Taskforce to tackle the issue. On 14 March, the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance will hold their annual Dog Theft Awareness Day. So, in this quick read, we offer tips to ensure your four-legged best friend is as safe as possible.
Read the articleIn this two-minute read, we go through some important things to consider when selling due to relocating for work.
Read the articleTo mark International Women’s Day next Tuesday, we look at four British women who made history in their respective fields. A three-minute, fantastic females-themed read.
Read the articleThis three-minute read looks at the changing rental market and what it means for landlords.
Read the articleThis two-minute read has a look at some of the things you can do to help keep you feeling well and positive.
Read the article34% drop in the number of properties for sale in Ramsgate in the last 12 months. 252 Ramsgate homes have sold (stc) in the last three months alone, taking the time from the ‘for sale board’ going up to sale agreed to a median of 28 days. The £200k to £300k price range in Ramsgate is the most active, where it only takes 21 days to sale agree
Read the articleIn this two-minute read, we explore the pitfalls of buying a new-build property.
Read the articleA three-minute must-read if you’re a landlord considering selling.
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