About Cooke & Co – Our History, Values and Experience
If you are looking for a long-established, highly experienced and trusted independent estate agency in Thanet, Kent, then Cooke & Co offers the reassurance that only decades of local expertise can provide.
Cooke & Co was founded in 1992 by Damien Cooke, who started the business from the Cliftonville office in Margate. Over the years the company has grown steadily while maintaining the same core principles of honesty, professionalism and exceptional customer service. Today Cooke & Co operates prominent offices in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, providing property sales, lettings and property management services across the whole of the Thanet district.
Damien Cooke is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents (FNAEA) and also a member of ARLA Propertymark, demonstrating his commitment to the highest professional standards in both property sales and lettings. Few estate agents in the area can demonstrate the same depth of experience or professional accreditation.
A key strength of Cooke & Co is its experienced and loyal team. Many members of staff have worked for the company for more than 20 years, giving clients an exceptional level of continuity and local knowledge. This stability allows the team to build long-standing relationships with buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants, often assisting multiple generations of the same families with their property moves.
The team’s experience, accountability and genuine knowledge of the Thanet property market blend seamlessly with the values on which the company was founded. Clients benefit from friendly advice, straightforward communication and a no-pressure approach whether they are selling, buying, letting or renting a property.
Cooke & Co are proud members of professional organisations including Propertymark (formerly the National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents). Membership of these respected bodies ensures adherence to strict codes of conduct and professional standards, giving clients confidence that they are dealing with a reputable and accountable agency.
For landlords and tenants, Cooke & Co also operates one of the most established lettings agencies in Thanet. The lettings department is staffed by experienced property professionals who specialise in property management, tenant sourcing and rental advice. The company maintains an independently audited client account and provides client money protection, ensuring complete peace of mind for landlords.
Cooke & Co has always remained proudly independent. This independence allows the company to make decisions that prioritise clients rather than corporate targets. The business focuses on long-term relationships, professional advice and achieving the best results for every client.
Effective marketing remains central to the Cooke & Co approach. Every property benefits from proactive marketing across multiple platforms including Rightmove, Zoopla and other leading property portals. This is combined with professional photography, social media promotion across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X, and strong local exposure through the company’s established branch network.
The Cooke & Co website is fully responsive and operates 24 hours a day, ensuring buyers, tenants and investors can search properties and make enquiries at any time. The company’s telephone system is also staffed by a professional answering service until 8pm every evening, meaning clients can reach the team when many other agents are closed.
The Isle of Thanet is a unique place to live. The rich history of the area combines with miles of sandy beaches, historic architecture and vibrant coastal communities. Broadstairs offers the charm of Viking Bay and its traditional promenade, Ramsgate is home to the country’s only Royal Harbour with its marina and café culture, while Margate boasts the Turner Contemporary gallery, historic Old Town and expansive sandy beaches.
Nearby Westgate-on-Sea provides a quieter seaside elegance, while Birchington offers a charming village atmosphere with easy access to the coast. Together these towns create a diverse and attractive property market that continues to attract buyers and investors from across the South East and London.
With more than three decades of experience, a highly qualified leadership team and a loyal workforce with decades of combined knowledge, Cooke & Co remains one of Thanet’s most respected independent estate and letting agencies.
Cooke & Co – helping clients make a move in the right direction and come and live by the sea.
