Maidstone landlord, homeowner & the Autumn budget 2022
By Matthew PattendenThe 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...
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Maidstone Home?
By Matthew PattendenThis 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 potential Maidstone...
What will Rishi Sunak as PM mean for Maidstone house prices?
By Matthew PattendenWhat Will Rishi Sunak as PM Mean for Maidstone House Prices? I often get asked what is going to happen to Maidstone house prices. Many things affect house prices, and it comes down to simple supply and demand. On the supply side...
WE ARE PROPERTYMARK PROTECTED
By Matthew PattendenWe 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 meet higher industry standards than the law demands...
Could the ‘granny annexe’ help solve the Maidstone housing crisis for homeowners
By Richard LongMaidstone 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 years. Yet of all...
Will Maidstone buy-to-let continue to be profitable in the next few years?
By Matthew PattendenMaidstone Landlords: Will Maidstone buy-to-let continue to be profitable in the next few years? Being a Maidstone landlord is undoubtedly a challenge. The glory years of making money from ‘any old property’ are certainly in...
Maidstone Rental Market Review Q1 2022
By Matthew PattendenAlex 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 has made...
Buying a Maidstone Home is Still £1,599 a Year Cheaper Than Renting
By Matthew PattendenWith 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, what if I told you, it is £1,599 a year cheaper to buy a...
I’m Relocating. How do I Find the Best School in Maidstone?
By Samuel EdmondsOne of the top concerns that many families have when moving to Maidstone is finding the right school for their children. Many home moves are explicitly made so that families can move closer to the catchment area of their dream...
What is the Difference Between Freehold and Leasehold?
By Samuel EdmondsBuying a new home in Maidstone is a commitment, and it’s not one that you should ever take lightly. It’s also not something you should go into blind. Having a deposit saved up, looking at your budget, knowing what you need...