Blog: Maidstone

The Maidstone property market is proving increasingly difficult for some younger Maidstone buyers, but mature homeowners have benefitted immensely from rising house prices in the last few decades.

How wealth is spread...

As we go into the second quarter of 2023, there is significant uncertainty in the UK economy, leading to uncertainty in the property market.

The number one issue is the fight against inflation and the cost-of-living...

As an experienced Maidstone estate agent, I have seen many Maidstone homeowners frustrated by how long it takes to buy and sell their property and complete the sale.

In this article, I will explain why buying and selling...

Unveiling the Secrets of Maidstone's Housing Market: Insights from the 2021 Census

The property market is one of the most important economic indicators, as it can significantly impact the prosperity of both the local and...

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...

As the British and Maidstone property market navigates the ongoing economic turmoil, many Maidstone homeowners and landlords may feel uncertain about the future.

However, up-to-date data suggests that the 2023...

Maidstone homeowners – do you know how big your Maidstone home is?

What is the square footage of your Maidstone home?

Don’t worry, most of us don't - yet it could be fundamental as Maidstone home buyers search...

The share of Brits moving each year has been declining since the late 1980s (when at one stage, people moved every eight years), yet since the pandemic's beginning, something has appeared to upset that trend.

Newspaper...

Over the last five years, life has become a little trickier for Maidstone landlords, with changes to their taxation status, mortgage interest relief and an additional 3% stamp duty for a buy-to-let property and has made lots of...

An additional 7,611 spare bedrooms have been locked out of the Maidstone housing market since 2011 as Britain’s ageing population means the country’s stock of homes is being used more unproductively.

In her first conference speech as the Tory's new leader in 1975, the grocer’s daughter from Grantham, Margaret Thatcher, asserted her conviction in a ‘property-owning democracy’.

Although...

The Maidstone housing market over the last three months is now becoming more ‘normal’ after the last couple of years of insane demand when the lockdowns started a race for space!

Even with the blackening economic...

What Will Happen to the Maidstone Property Market in 2023?

The autumn of 2022 saw economic and political instability with the resignation of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister and the...

76% more Maidstone homes are on the market today than a year ago

More Maidstone homes are now coming up for sale.

This is excellent news for Maidstone homebuyers and...

The doom and gloom of the national newspaper headlines regarding the UK property market would make you think Armageddon has arrived, this being the second most interesting topic to the Brits (the...

Maidstone tenants face further rent hikes,as the number of available rental homes drops by 57%

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, gave his Autumn Budget 2022 at lunchtime, intending to deal with inflation and keep mortgage rates down for homeowners.

In this short and sharp post, I wanted to touch on what this would mean...

This is the question many people are asking right now, and the answer depends on your circumstances.

I pride myself on my ability to provide objective, fact-based information on the Maidstone property market so...

What Will Rishi Sunak as PM Mean for Maidstone House Prices?

I often get asked what is going to happen to Maidstone house prices.

We are proud to have attained several industry accreditations which help us ensure that our service is the best it can possibly be. We are members of Propertymark which means we...

Maidstone Property Market:

Could the humble ‘granny annexe’ help solve the Maidstone housing crisis for mature homeowners?

Most Maidstone homeowners born before 1960 have been in their homes for more than 25...

Maidstone Landlords:

Will Maidstone buy-to-let continue to be profitable in the next few years?

Being a Maidstone landlord is undoubtedly a challenge. The...

When the tenants at Peacock Mews Maidstone handed in their notice to the landlord, the landlord decided it was time to sell. As the tenants were already leaving the property was about to start costing money instead of making...

The sellers of Woodham Close, Hawkhurst chose estate agents Knight Edmonds to help them secure the best price for their home.

Within a week of marketing Knight Edmonds arranged for 5 buyers to view and secured 4 offers at...

The owners of Tonbridge Road, Maidstone desperately wanted to move but were not convinced they would be able to find the right home for them to move to. By chance they registered with Maidstone estate agents Knight Edmonds, who...

Alex Knight & Matthew Pattenden sit down to discuss the goings on in the lettings market acorss the first quarter of 2022.

"Rents are now almost 10% up year on year tenant demand up 6% year on year which has ultimately...

From the moment the sellers of Little Couchman called Knight Edmonds to the valuation we already knew we had buyers for it. Inspired by our confidence the sellers decided to go ahead and the next day we booked our first...

Challenged as one of three agents in a multi-agency race to the finish; Knight Edmonds set about to show what we're capable of.

We sent our expert photographer and launched with an open day. We quickly organised 26...

We were instructed to market Beacon Avenue at the end of January and quickly deployed our expert photographer and scheduled an open house a few days later we had secured a sale, secured with a reservation agreement for £10,000...

After more than 18 months on the market the seller of Grosvenor Court decided to call Knight Edmonds. Knight Edmonds sent their expert photographer and swiftly arranged 43 viewings and sold the property for 99.5% of the asking...

Eyhorne Place, Eyhorne Street was a uniquie, architect designed detached premium dwelling. It's unique attributes appealed to a very particular niche market and selling proved a challenge. After over 6 months marketing with one...

With mortgage rates tripling over the last 12 months, one could be forgiven for thinking buying a Maidstone home as a first-time buyer would out of the question.

Yet,...

Whether you are a Maidstone homeowner, first-time buyer, or landlord; the last 15 months has been a roller coaster ride when it comes to the Maidstone property market.

With 213,120 UK house buyers and 58,580 UK...

The bungalow is a building that has represented a more leisurely, gentler way of life since the early 1900’s. Bungalows have been sold as an aspiration for those about to retire, saving them the annoyance of having to climb...

The Semi-Detached House – the icon of middle-class aspiration, the pinnacle of liberalism yet at the same time compromised individuality, the ‘semi’ as it is colloquially termed is, for many Maidstone homeowners, the...

as 137.3% more people sell in June compared to

the Maidstone area 10-year average

June 2021 was the busiest month ever for UK...

And the reason you shouldn’t either]

I know of many Maidstone buy-to-let landlords who fell into property investing by accident....

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Willington Street.

The seller of Willington Street instructed Knight Edmonds to help him achieve the best possible price.

In...

… yet Bitcoin investors would have made £15,874,730

in profit. Is investing in ‘Bricks & Mortar’ dead?

Investing in...

The value of an average Maidstone semi-detached house has increased in value by £26,232 in the last 12 months, an increase in value of 7.55%.

Yet the costs of building a Maidstone home have shot up even more in...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Maidstone Road.

After 6 months on the market with another estate agent the sellers of Maidstone Road decided to call Knight...

There is no getting away from the fact that the rise in the number of buy-to-let properties in Maidstone has been nothing short of astonishing over the last twenty years. As a result, many in the press have said Britain is a...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Linton Road

If you're thinking of moving and need us to send a team, then call us on 01622 291491.

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Gladstone Road.

The sellers of Gladstone Road came to Knight Edmonds through recommendation.

Not only did we sell the property...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Abingdon Road.

The seller of Abingdon Road instructed Knight Edmonds to help him achieve the best possible price.

In less than...

And how new Gov’t rules will mean draughty low-eco Maidstone homes will drop in value

‘It’s Not Easy Being Green’, was the song that Kermit sang on Sesame Street.

Yet now being green is a...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Spencer Way.

The sellers of Spencer Way instructed Knight Edmonds to help them achieve the best possible price.

In less than a...

Your Great-Great Maidstone Grandfather Would

Have Only Paid £392 12s 0d for his

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Beech Hurst Close.

If you're thinking of moving and need us to send a team, then call us on 01622 291491

As the UK has committed to a legally binding target to be carbon neutral by 2050, one of the biggest producers of greenhouse gasses are residential properties. To hit that target, every UK property will need to achieve a...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Albion Place.

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Loose Road.

After several years of failed marketing through other local agents the seller of Loose Road called Knight...

All the signs are that the Maidstone housing market is sat on good foundations, yet one key hazard could still scupper the market.

‘UK Property Prices Rising at Record Levels’ is the...

… as Maidstone first-time buyers now only need a 5% deposit for a mortgage.

Maidstone landlords, sell your property portfolios, your tenants will soon be leaving in droves as they buy their first home with the...

If you did a quick survey in our office and asked us what’s the number one tip we could share with homeowners who want to get their property sold or let quickly, and for a great price, it would be...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Mulberry Court.

Having already found a property the seller of Mulberry Court knew he would have to act fast.

Within days we had...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Magdalen Gardens.

If you're thinking of moving and need us to send a team, then call us on 01622 291491

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Tilling Close.

After a long period of marketing with another agent the sellers of Tilling Close were losing hope that they would be...

As 1 in 5 Maidstone homes are selling within a fortnight of coming to market.

One of the most astounding things that has happened in the last 12 months was something that did not happen. Even after the country saw...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Barham Close.

The seller of Barham Close instructed Knight Edmonds to help him achieve the best possible price.

In less than...

Would it surprise you that there are 55% fewer properties for sale today in Maidstone than a decade ago? Property values are much higher than a decade ago and the property market now in Maidstone is on fire. In all my years as...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit London Road.

Having already sold a property through Knight Edmonds previously, the sellers of Wicken House knew they were in safe...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Howard Drive.

The sellers of Howard Drive instructed Knight Edmonds to help them achieve the best possible price.

In less than...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit McKenzie Court.

After losing their buyer through another estate agent the sellers of McKenzie Court called Knight Edmonds to ask...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Willow Rise.

If you're thinking of moving and need us to send a team, then call us on 01622 291491

So is it a good idea to rent in between moving home,

to be chain-free?

Moving home is said to be the third most stressful...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Beaver Road.

After 5 months of marketing with another estate agent the seller of Beaver Road decided to call Knight...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Pear Tree Lane.

After two failed attempts at selling over a two year period the sellers of Pear Tree Lane decided to call Knight...

Three Quick Ways to Reduce Your Maidstone Home’s Value

In the UK, our homes are our castles.

They are often an extension of...

A look back at the Maidstone housing market

over the last decade

With all of us completing the Census, a couple of weeks ago,...

Knight Edmonds are pleased to announce the sale of 14 acres of land surrounding the lake at Mote Park in Maidstone. The sale has been agreed between Maidstone Borough Council and The Trump Organization and its subsidiary,...

We are often asked how people can add value to their Maidstone home.

And there are plenty of ways. Some relatively cheap and easy, some costly and more...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Postley Road.

Having been on the market with another agent for several months the seller of Postley Road decided to call Knight...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Cranborne Aveune.

Knight Edmonds set out to help our sellers achieve the best possible price.

Within just 2 weeks of marketing...

Making the decision to sell your home and move is a big one.

Whatever the reason, whether it’s downsizing, needing more space, wanting a better neighbourhood or to...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Pilgrims Way.

After 6 months of marketing with another agent the sellers of Pilgrims Way decided to call Knight Edmonds.

We...

A recent article by the consumer magazine Which looked at seven reasons why properties do not sell.

It listed the problems that held vendors back – below we look at...

Has there ever been a better time for Maidstone home sellers?

The Maidstone property market, for people looking to sell, is at its sturdiest for at least the last five years with home buyers jumping onto the...

Buying or selling a property can sometimes be stressful.

It can even cause you sleepless nights.

At Knight Edmonds we do all we can to...

Yet higher mortgage rates could see Maidstone buyers paying a lot more each month for the privilege

Being a Maidstone first-time buyer in the last 12 months has not been an...

...and new 5% deposit mortgages for Maidstone first-time buyers

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced two initiatives to keep the...

Once upon a time in Maidstone a royal family (or was it the Royle family?) decided they wanted to sell up and move to a bigger castle.

They called in two different...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Hartnup Street.

After a previously failed attempt at selling through another agent, the sellers of Hartnup Street decided to call...

We live in a constantly changing digital world.

Our phones and computers can do amazing things, and many apps have made life a lot easier.

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Upper Fant Road.

Within 48 hours of being instructed to market the property our photographer had worked his magic and we launched...

How wealth is distributed will always be a contentious issue, especially as the Baby Boomers (those aged between their late 50’s and late 70’s) wealth has grown exponentially over the last 20 years, compared to the wealth...

1969 was the first time a human landed on the moon.

1954 was the first time a man ran a mile in under 4 minutes.

Could 2021 be the...

In Britain, there are 27,071,500 households, of which 17,044,450 are owned, which are worth a total of £3,925,865,212,950 (£3.92 trillion). Over the last 5 years, an average of 86,096 properties sell...

We received a call recently from a retired gentleman who had lived in the same house for more than 40 years.

He was relocating to be closer to his family and was...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Durham Close.

Over the last six months, the Maidstone Property Market has been flourishing. As soon as an estate agents ‘For Sale’ flag went up, neighbours would be checking out Rightmove to see the internal pictures and compare the...

Even before the pandemic hit, the conveyancing work on a typical property sale would usually take between two and three months to complete. COVID-related backlogs are frustrating transactions more than...

What does this mean for Maidstone property owners?

With most Maidstone families home schooling their children in lockdown and the forthcoming Stamp Duty Holiday...

According to a newspaper report published just before last year’s January deadline, more than 50 per cent of the nation’s stressed out self-employed, leave getting their tax self-assessment form...

Most people pay Stamp Duty Tax when they buy a property, house, apartment or other land and buildings over a particular price in the UK. The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak (quickly followed suit by the...

5,571 Maidstone Homeowners to be ‘Unchained’ From Toxic Leasehold Agreements in Biggest Shake-up of Property Law in Decades

When William the...

While no-one could argue it’s been an ideal start to the year, with a new national lockdown enforced to try and wrestle back control of the second wave of coronavirus, the fact that the property...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area!

This time they've hit Lacey Close!

It wasn’t the greatest of starts to 2021, with the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing on January 4 that a new national lockdown in England would come into play from January 6, lasting until at...

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit Parsley Way.

After 9 months of marketing with 3 other agents and two lost sales, the seller of Parsley Way asked Knight Edmonds for...

Wallys gone walkabouts! We've had a tip off though that he's hiding at the Chiltern Hundreds in Penenden Heath...

If you help us find him we'll enter you into our...

“Life is a Game” is a quote attributed to Mother Teresa, but it could be easily applied to property.

And as with all games, there are winners and losers when it...

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced sweeping changes earlier this week around Stamp Duty which is excellent news for anyone thinking of buying a home in Maidstone.

What do you need to consider when buying a leasehold property?

When you purchase a property, you will come across the terms freehold and leasehold. If you purchase a house, it's highly likely you'll be purchasing the...

Buying a property – what type of survey do you need?

When purchasing a property, there a lot things to think about including mortgages, conveyancing and stamp duty. You also need to make sure that the home you are...

What to consider when choosing a home

When purchasing a property, you will often hear the phrase 'location, location, location'. The area you decide to live in is all-important, but so is the type of property you choose...

Letting a property? Here are your legal obligations as a landlord

Letting a property brings with it many potential rewards, but it’s also true that the UK private...

We’ve sold another property in your area!

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area! This time they've hit McKenzie Court. Within 48 hours of...

After two prior attempts at selling over a year long period, Knight Edmonds did what they do best.

Seller’s Review

After losing four sales, through three different estate agents, the owners of Gladstone Road decided to call Knight Edmonds.

Within just one week we agreed a sale...

The sellers of Allington Way chose Knight Edmonds through recommendation.

Our photographer had worked his magic and we arranged a socially distanced open house.

After 36 weeks of marketing with another agent pre-lockdown, the owner of Harrison Drive decided to call Knight Edmonds.

In just 2 weeks we relaunched the property...

Within 48 hours of being instructed to market the property our photographer had worked his magic and we launched Lyle Court online.

Another 48 hours later we agreed a...

Having lost several deals with their previous agent, the owners of Hadlow Close decided to call Knight Edmonds.

We relaunched the property with a photographic makeover...

After 10 weeks of marketing with another agent, the owners of Rosemount Gardens decided to call Knight Edmonds.

In just 4 weeks we relaunched the property and found...

After a full year of marketing with another agent and three failed sales, the owner of Victoria Court decided to call Knight Edmonds.

In just 2 weeks we relaunched the...

Within 48 hours of being instructed to market the property our photographer had worked his magic and we launched Finglesham Court online.

In just 4 weeks we agreed a...

After 20 weeks of marketing with another agent, the owners of Loose

Road decided to call Knight Edmonds.

After a photographic makeover...

Within 48 hours of being instructed to market the property our photographer had worked his magic and we launched Fareham Walk online.

In just 14 days we had received...

Within 48 hours of being instructed to market the property our photographer had worked his magic and we launched Murdoch Chase online.

In just 14 days we agreed a sale...

After 11 months of marketing and only 3 viewings, the owners of Wrangleden Road decided to call Knight Edmonds.

In just 48 hours we relaunched the property and agreed...

After 12 weeks of marketing with another agent, the owners of Hardy Street decided to call Knight Edmonds.

In just 4 days we had it sold for the full asking price.

Knight Edmonds have been at it again selling houses in your area!

This time they've hit The Beams in Maidstone.

If you're thinking of...