If you own a property in Thanet with sufficient space in your garden to accommodate a granny annexe, you might already have considered building one for a family member. Of course, there are many questions about the advantages and disadvantages of building a granny annexe, so if you’re trying to decide whether it’s the right course of action for you, our expert agents at Thomas Jackson Estate Agents have some helpful advice for you.
Mar 2, 2023
Interest rates have risen yet again, average asking prices have increased by their smallest margin on record for February, and one major online estate agent has put itself on the market.
Read on to find out the latest property market news.
Feb 22, 2023
What Are Gifted Deposits?
First things first – gifted deposits are financial gifts used to cover part or all of your mortgage deposit given by a family member in the form of a lump sum. It is not a loan, therefore, there is no legal requirement for the homebuyer to repay it and the person who is gifting the money must have absolutely no design on becoming the owner of any part of the home being purchased. The gifter holds no stake in the property and gets no mention on the deeds or mortgage application. Put simply, gifted deposits must genuinely be a gift, and there mustn’t be any expectation of any returns being received in exchange.
Feb 18, 2023
Asbestos Is A Word That Has Become Synonymous With Health Problems!
If you’re selling an older property in Thanet, you may be worried about the asbestos it contains. Asbestos is a word that has become synonymous with health problems and danger, so if your existing home contains asbestos, it’s natural to have concerns about how it could affect your property transaction.
Fortunately, the team here at Thomas Jackson Estate Agents has handled the buying and selling of many properties containing asbestos over the years, so here is our expert advice.
Feb 2, 2023
Carbon Monoxide Alarms – New Responsibilities Are Being Placed On Landlords
Changes are now in force to smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm regulations in English rental properties. Since all landlords in Thanet, Kent need to be aware of these updates, our team here at Thomas Jackson Estate Agents is here to bring you up to speed with the changes to the law.
Jan 23, 2023
There’s no denying that selling a home involves paperwork. When preparing to sell, you’ll need to declare various things to your estate agent. While you may be worried about having to share potential issues from the past, it’s important to remember that what you disclose won’t necessarily put buyers off. An old building can be seen as an ‘opportunity for modernisation’. Planning permission from neighbours can be recognised as ‘potential to extend’. Plus, a good estate agent can find the right buyer no matter the circumstances.
To prepare you for the sale, here are seven of the most important things you’ll need to declare to estate agents about your home.
Jan 16, 2023