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7 Jul 2021 3 min read

£678,904 – ‘Wood’ You Pay That For A Broadstairs Semi-Detached House?

The cost of building materials for new homes has grown between 60% and 120% in the last 12 months. This could have serious implications for Broadstairs homeowners and Grantham landlords for the cost of their mortgages and ultimately Broadstairs house prices.

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6 Jul 2021 3 min read

A Quick Guide To Buy-To-Let Mortgages For Thanet Landlords

In this three-minute read, we compare the different types of buy-to-let mortgages.

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4 Jul 2021 5 min read

5 Mistakes You May Be Making If Your Home Isn’T Selling

In a perfect world, the home selling process would be straightforward and quick. You’d list your home for sale, schedule viewings, receive multiple offers, and sell your home fast and above list price. Unfortunately, selling your house isn’t always that simple and your home could end up sitting on the market longer than you anticipated.

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2 Jul 2021 2 min read

What Thanet Buyers Need To Know About Getting A Mortgage

In this three-minute read, we look at how Thanet homebuyers can get a good mortgage deal.

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1 Jul 2021 7 min read

Is Margate Heading Towards A House Price Crash?

The Margate property market has been booming since late Spring 2020. Yet if history has taught us anything, a house price crash is likely to follow, or is it? 2021 is different so please read the article to find out why it’s different and what Margate has in store.

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28 Jun 2021 2 min read

Staying Cool And Calm For A Post-Lockdown Thanet Summer

This three-minute read looks at ways to ensure you don’t go from suffering with lockdown lethargy to suffering from post-pandemic pressure

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27 Jun 2021 2 min read

Five Ways Thanet Landlords Can Avoid Garden Maintenance Disputes

In this three-minute read, we look at who is responsible for maintaining the garden at a rental property.

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25 Jun 2021 2 min read

Finding The Right Removal Firm For Your Thanet Move

This three-minute read gives you a few ideas to consider when choosing your removal firm in Thanet

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21 Jun 2021 2 min read

Should You Use The Help To Buy Scheme For Your First Thanet Property Purchase?

Three-minute read to help you consider the Help to Buy Scheme from all angles.

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21 Jun 2021 5 min read

Ramsgate Buy-To-Let Landlords Owed £874,066 In Unpaid Rent. Rogues Or Saviours?

Ramsgate buy-to-let landlords are owed £874,066 in unpaid rent by their tenants. Who is to blame? Could Ramsgate landlords have done more? Why are certain types of Ramsgate landlords harder hit with arrears than others?

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