Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
House prices are rising nationally and mortgage approvals are at a five-year high, yet buyers are taking longer to commit and flats are losing value. The 2026 market is pulling in opposite directions depending on property type, region, and tenure. Here is what that means for you.
25 September 2026 · 4 min read Read the articleAsking prices edged up in September 2026, but buyer enquiries are down and homes are sitting on the market longer. Sellers who go in with a clear strategy, realistic pricing, and a well-presented home will stand out from the crowd and attract serious offers sooner.
Read the articleThe Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces a mandatory national database for rental properties, with registration opening in December 2026. If you let property in the Thanet or elsewhere in England, here is what the new rules mean for you and how to get ready before your regional deadline.
Read the articleNationwide figures show flats have risen just 16% since 2016, while semi-detached homes are up 44% over the same period. If you own, buy, or sell a flat, this growing gap matters. Here is what is driving it and what you can do about it.
Read the articleBuyer demand rose across every region of Great Britain in the first week of September 2026, with London recording the largest gain. If you are thinking of selling, the seasonal conditions are unusually favourable right now, but the window before October half-term is shorter than most people realise.
Read the articleUK house prices slipped again in August 2026, with the average property now sitting at £298,468 according to Lloyds. For buyers, a softening market brings real opportunity, but only if you know how to read the data, ask the right questions, and act with your eyes open.
Read the articleUK private rents averaged £1,388 per month in June 2026, with annual growth easing to 3.3%, well below the double-digit spikes of 2022 to 2023. Whether you rent or let property, understanding what is driving the slowdown and what the Renters' Rights Act now requires of both sides is essential reading.
Read the articleRegulation for private landlords in England has shifted considerably in 2026, with the Renters' Rights Act, updated EPC rules, and Making Tax Digital all landing in the same period. This checklist pulls the main strands together so you can work through your obligations methodically and protect your rental income.
Read the articleBuyer searches hit a 12-month high in August 2026, and Rightmove data points to a sharp rebound in enquiries this September. If you are thinking of selling, the window between now and early November could be the most active market you have seen for some time. Here is what you need to know.
Read the articleBuyer searches are up 7% year-on-year according to Zoopla's August 2026 data, yet stock levels are at a 12-year high and prices in southern England have softened. If you are prepared, the conditions this autumn are more in your favour than they may appear.
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