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10 Dec 2021 8 min read

Thanet People’S Addiction To Their Spare Bedrooms

The Housing Minister, Chris Pincher, has suggested older homeowners are “rattling around” in their homes as they are too big for them. He implied they are selfish and should sell up and move to a retirement home when he spoke to a committee in the House of Lords.

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9 Dec 2021 2 min read

What’S On The Cards For Trendy Homeowners In Thanet In 2022?

In this two-minute read, we look at how new trends could change our homes next year and in the future.

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8 Dec 2021 1 min read

Let's Shop Local This Christmas And Also Help Spread Some Christmas Cheer

Here are 10 great ways to help spread the Christmas Spirit. How many can you tick off Santas list.

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6 Dec 2021 2 min read

The Lowdown On Rent Guarantors

This three-minute read explains the role of rent guarantors.

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5 Dec 2021 4 min read

Should Broadstairs Landlords Be Worried About These New Rental Regulations?

Everyone should be doing their bit to help reduce the UK’s carbon footprint on the globe – yet the question is, is that burden being put too much on the shoulders of Broadstairs landlords with potential bills of £7,600+ in the next four years?

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4 Dec 2021 2 min read

Let’S Get Together And Support Thanet’S Shops This Christmas

In this two-minute read, we look at why it’s so important and enjoyable to buy from local, independent stores.

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2 Dec 2021 2 min read

Five Reasons A Property In Thanet Is Unmortgageable

In this two-minute read, we look at reasons why a property may be classified as unmortgageable.

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30 Nov 2021 2 min read

Why Thanet Landlords Can’T Afford To Cut Corners

In this three-minute read, we look at the growing calls for tougher action against rogue landlords.

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29 Nov 2021 5 min read

Margate House Prices - The Effect Of Rising Inflation

House prices tend to rise with inflation, so with the UK annual inflation hitting 4.2% last week, that’s good news, isn’t it? Yes and no – let me explain what it means for Thanet, and in particular, Margate homeowners.

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26 Nov 2021 2 min read

Is Your Home In Thanet Making You Sick?

In this two-minute read, we explore issues in your home that could be making you feel unwell and how to cure them.

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