Blog: Maidstone

Three Quick Ways to Reduce Your Maidstone Home’s ValueIn the UK, our homes are our castles.They are often an extension of ourselves. The way we decorate them, design them and the things we filled them with.We are often asked...

A look back at the Maidstone housing marketover the last decadeWith all of us completing the Census, a couple of weeks ago, it made me realise profoundly that mine and my family’s life, which from our own point of view seems...

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, Trump...

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 difficult.Most of know that building an extension or installing new kitchens...

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 be closer to excellent schools, its life changing.Once you’ve...

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 the issues and how we at Knight Edmonds resolve them. The photos...

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 Maidstone property...

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 insulate our clients from any unnecessary stress.Our many combined years of experience in helping...

Yet higher mortgage rates could see Maidstone buyers paying a lot more each month for the privilegeBeing a Maidstone first-time buyer in the last 12 months has not been an easy thing. Just before lockdown there were 400 ‘5%...

...and new 5% deposit mortgages for Maidstone first-time buyersThe Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced two initiatives to keep the Maidstone property market firing on all cylinders into 2021. Firstly, the £500,000 zero-rate Stamp...

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 estate agents who arrived on majestic horses with golden flowing...

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.Just look at banking – it used to be a real chore to get something paid in or out, now...

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 of...

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 first time you buy your own property?There’s a first time for everything in life – including...

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 each month, meaning just...

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 selling his property for the first time and unsure what to ask...

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 asking...

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 normal, and sellers must act...

What does this mean for Maidstone property owners?With most Maidstone families home schooling their children in lockdown and the forthcoming Stamp Duty Holiday deadline on the 31st March 2021, less Maidstone properties have been...

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 into the HMRC to the very last...

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 Welsh and Scottish Governments),...

5,571 Maidstone Homeowners to be ‘Unchained’ From Toxic Leasehold Agreements in Biggest Shake-up of Property Law in DecadesWhen William the Conqueror invaded our fair shores in 1066, like all good kings, he needed to buy...

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 market has been allowed to remain...

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 least March 31.However, there...

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 free prize draw to win a meal for two. All you need to...

“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 comes to selling a home.Timing always plays a part in how...

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.Stamp Duty is a tax applied when you buy a property and the...

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 buying has no...

What to consider when choosing a homeWhen 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 to...

Letting a property? Here are your legal obligations as a landlordLetting a property brings with it many potential rewards, but it’s also true that the UK private rented sector is one of the most regulated markets in the...

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 being instructed to market the property our photographer had...

After two prior attempts at selling over a year long period, Knight Edmonds did what they do best.Seller’s Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What can I say? Nothing negative that’s for sure.  I first had my house on the market for 9...

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 £6,000 higher than the last attempt.More importantly we secured the...

The sellers of Allington Way chose Knight Edmonds through recommendation.Our photographer had worked his magic and we arranged a socially distanced open house.The ­first day of viewings we received multiple offers and agreed a...

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 with a photographic makeover and agreed at the full asking price!To...

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 sale at the full asking price!As well as this we helped secure...

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 and in less than 3 weeks we agreed a sale at the full asking...

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 them the perfect buyer.As well as this we helped secure the deal...

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 property with a photographicmakeover and agreed a sale 9%...

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 sale at the full asking price!As well as this we helped secure...

After 20 weeks of marketing with another agent, the owners of LooseRoad decided to call Knight Edmonds.After a photographic makeover we relaunched the property and agreed a sale at the full asking price!Seller’s...

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 multiple offers and agreed a sale at the full asking price!As...

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 at the full asking price!As well as this we helped secure the...

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 a sale at the full asking price!To ­find out more about what we...

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.The Seller's Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Having previously...

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 moving and need us to send a team, then call us on 01622 291491....