The Margate housing market is relativity buoyant, thanks to an unexpected group of people – Margate first-time buyers. Many Margate tenants are annoyed with competing for Margate rental properties at high rents. Therefore, over the last 12 months, many renters have been stretching their finances to get on the Margate housing ladder, despite sky-high mortgage rates.

Traditionally, the first four months of the year are usually an estate agents’ busiest time for house sales. However, if the last three years have taught us anything, nothing is 'normal' and 'usual' anymore. The Thanet property market is finding that with the friction of higher mortgage rates and the effects of inflation on household budgets; things are slightly different in 2023 compared to recent years. So, when asked, 'What's happening now in the Thanet property market?’ there is a more complex answer.

As the old saying goes, first impressions matter. And when it comes to showing off your property, the way it looks will go a long way to impress potential buyers.

The newspapers are full of predictions of a national property crash. The broadcast media are pumping out doom, gloom and not much else about the housing market prospects in 2023.

The rental market is a tough place to be, especially in the current economic climate. With the cost of living crisis leaving many tenants feeling squeezed, now could be the right time for landlords to invest in rent protection insurance. But is it really worth it, or just another expense? In this two-minute read, we look at rent protection insurance in detail to help you decide whether you need it

Homebuyers are heavily influenced by what they see, smell and hear, so here’s a guide to ensuring your property appeals to their senses.

What will the recent interest rate & stamp duty changes mean for Ramsgate homeowners and landlords? Things are certainly going to change in the Ramsgate property market, yet not in the way you might think. Read the full article to find out more.

• "An apartment is over £100 grand and a flat under £100k", said my friend. • Joking aside, there is no difference, call it what you will, the humble apartment/flat has served Thanet well over the years. • The average sale price of an apartment in Thanet in 2021 was £179,994, making it an excellent first-time buyer purchase and buy-to-let investment. • In this article, I want to look at the apartment/flat in Thanet and how it could solve the county’s housing crisis.

When selling your home, you might notice that costs start building up. Paying out for repairs, buying storage to hide away clutter, legal costs, commission fees; there’s a fair bit to budget for, and you haven’t even moved yet. So, how can you save money? The answer is definitely NOT by cutting out estate agents and going it alone. While many people are tempted by online-only agencies and their promises of fixed fees, free listings, and guaranteed sales, sometimes it really is just too good to be true. In this three-minute read, we look at reasons why you should get an agent to sell your home.

In this two-minute read, we share how homeowners thinking of selling can avoid feeling down in the dumps on the year’s most depressing day.