Blog: Valuation

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...