Featured Property Blogs
If you’re planning your next move, these are the articles to read first.
Red Flags on a House Survey: What Buyers Should Really Worry About
For many buyers, receiving a survey report is one of the most unnerving parts of the whole purchase process.
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How Long Should You Give an Estate Agent to Sell Your House?
Once your home is on the market, one question tends to sit quietly in the background…
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Should You Redecorate Before Selling Your House?
It is one of the most common questions homeowners ask before going to market…
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How to Arrange a House Valuation
For many homeowners, arranging a valuation is the first real step towards moving.
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What Devalues a House the Most?
When selling a property, most homeowners focus on how to maximise value.
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What Adds Value to a House (and What Doesn’t)
When it comes to increasing the value of your home, there is no shortage of advice.
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How To Market a House: What Really Makes a Property Stand Out and Sell
When you decide to sell your home, how the property is marketed will have a huge impact on the number of viewings you receive and the offers you attract. Yet many homeowners underestimate just how much thought, strategy and skill goes into effective property marketing. Great marketing is not simply about uploading photos to Rightmove and hoping for the best. It is about presenting your home in a way that is clear, compelling and enticing enough to motivate people to...
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How To Choose the Right Estate Agent: What Really Matters When You Are Selling Your Home
Choosing the right estate agent is one of the most important decisions you will make when selling your home. While it might be tempting to assume that all estate agents are broadly the same, the reality is very different. As Alex Davies, CEO of Hobbs Parker, explains: “You would think all estate agents are the same. Generally speaking, all estate agents aren’t the same. Everyone has a slightly different identity, usually a slightly different...
Find out moreSelling Your Home
Whether you’re preparing to sell or already on the market, these guides will help you make informed decisions and get the best possible result.
How Long Should You Give an Estate Agent to Sell Your House?
Once your home is on the market, one question tends to sit quietly in the background…
Find out more Should You Redecorate Before Selling Your House?
It is one of the most common questions homeowners ask before going to market…
Find out more How to Arrange a House Valuation
For many homeowners, arranging a valuation is the first real step towards moving.
Find out more What Devalues a House the Most?
When selling a property, most homeowners focus on how to maximise value.
Find out more What Adds Value to a House (and What Doesn’t)
When it comes to increasing the value of your home, there is no shortage of advice.
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Can I Value My Own Property? What You Can Do Yourself (And Why an Expert Valuation Still Matters)
It is one of the most searched questions in the property world: Can I value my own home? With so many online tools, property portals and sold data at our fingertips, it is no surprise that homeowners feel more informed than ever.
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Furnished or Unfurnished? How To Present Your Home When Selling
When you are preparing to sell your home, one of the biggest questions is whether it should be shown furnished or unfurnished. Presentation plays a huge role in how buyers perceive your property, how spacious it feels and how easy it is for them to imagine living there.
Find out more How To Market a House: What Really Makes a Property Stand Out and Sell
When you decide to sell your home, how the property is marketed will have a huge impact on the number of viewings you receive and the offers you attract. Yet many homeowners underestimate just how much thought, strategy and skill goes into effective property marketing.
Find out more How To Choose the Right Estate Agent: What Really Matters When You Are Selling Your Home
Choosing the right estate agent is one of the most important decisions you will make when selling your home. While it might be tempting to assume that all estate agents are broadly the same, the reality is very different.
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Should I put my house on the market before Christmas?
In a normal year the weeks running up to Christmas are quiet in the estate agency world. Simon Godfrey discusses the advice we have been giving to our clients in 2021.
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Tips for buyers and sellers when dealing with properties from a bygone era
What you’ve never had, you’ll never miss…
Find out moreBuying Property
From spotting potential issues to finding the right opportunity, these articles cover what buyers need to know before making a move.
Red Flags on a House Survey: What Buyers Should Really Worry About
For many buyers, receiving a survey report is one of the most unnerving parts of the whole purchase process.
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Are Renovation Properties Worth It in the Current Market?
Renovation properties have long held a certain appeal.
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Where to Find Renovation Properties in Kent (Buying A Doer-Upper)
For many buyers, the idea of a renovation property is as much about lifestyle as it is about value.
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Should I buy a house in a Conservation Area?
There are some wonderful properties in the Conservation Areas in Kent and East Sussex but buyers need to make sure they understand the strict planning rules designed to preserve the character of these locations.
Find out moreLocal Property Market Insight
Our local knowledge is what sets us apart. These articles explore property trends, demand and opportunities across Kent.
The Housing Market in Tenterden, Kent
Tenterden has long been considered one of the more stable and desirable property markets in Kent.
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Why Wye Is One of Kent’s Most In-Demand Villages: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers
Wye has long been considered one of the most desirable villages in East Kent, but in recent years it has become a particular hotspot for buyers relocating from London. With its charming architecture, excellent transport links and strong village community, Wye offers the perfect balance of rural beauty and modern convenience. As Greg Wood, Director at Hobbs Parker, explains: “Wye is an incredibly popular village. It becomes especially popular with DFLs, down-from-London buyers.” Below, we explore why Wye appeals so strongly to incoming buyers and...
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Guidance for landlords navigating regulation, tenancy decisions and property management.
Should You Redecorate Before Selling Your House?
It is one of the most common questions homeowners ask before going to market…
Find out more Are Renovation Properties Worth It in the Current Market?
Renovation properties have long held a certain appeal.
Find out more Where to Find Renovation Properties in Kent (Buying A Doer-Upper)
For many buyers, the idea of a renovation property is as much about lifestyle as it is about value.
Find out more Furnished or Unfurnished? How To Present Your Home When Selling
When you are preparing to sell your home, one of the biggest questions is whether it should be shown furnished or unfurnished. Presentation plays a huge role in how buyers perceive your property, how spacious it feels and how easy it is for them to imagine living there. Greg Wood, Director at Hobbs Parker, shares his advice on how to strike the right balance and why the decision is rarely as simple as “remove everything” or “leave everything exactly as it is”. Should...
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What Really Adds Value To Your Home: Insights From a Professional Valuer
When selling a home, many owners focus on big-ticket upgrades or eye-catching features. But valuers look far beyond fresh paint and new worktops. They assess the overall quality, the investment made over time, and the features that genuinely influence how buyers perceive your home. Greg Wood, Director at Hobbs Parker, explains the details valuers pay close attention to and why certain improvements carry far more weight than others. Valuers Notice Dozens of Details Within Minutes A professional valuer forms...
Find out more How To Choose the Right Estate Agent: What Really Matters When You Are Selling Your Home
Choosing the right estate agent is one of the most important decisions you will make when selling your home. While it might be tempting to assume that all estate agents are broadly the same, the reality is very different. As Alex Davies, CEO of Hobbs Parker, explains: “You would think all estate agents are the same. Generally speaking, all estate agents aren’t the same. Everyone has a slightly different identity, usually a slightly different...
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How the 2025 Budget Affects Homeowners and Sellers in the South East
The 2025 Autumn Budget brought a wave of headlines about property taxes and the higher end of the housing market, but the reality is far calmer. In this update, we break down what has actually changed, how demand across Kent and the South East is holding up, and what sellers of higher-value homes should expect as we move into 2026. The 2025 Autumn Budget has prompted a lot of headlines about property-related taxation, the higher end of the market and what it all means for homeowners. In reality, the picture is far more measured. While...
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Are you ready for The Renters' Rights Bill?
If you’re a self-managing landlord, there’s a big question you need to be asking yourself about the upcoming legislation changes. Are you really ready for the Renters’ Rights Bill?
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Navigating the New Rules Around Holiday Lets
Holiday and short-term letting has been a popular option for property owners looking to generate an income from second homes and investment properties. Whilst it’s always been somewhat labour intensive, the returns have often been worth the hassle. But is that about to change and is a conventional let now your best option? Holiday and short-term letting has been a popular option for property owners looking to generate an income from second homes and investment properties. Whilst it’s always been somewhat labour intensive, the returns have often been...
Find out moreLatest Property Blogs
Red Flags on a House Survey: What Buyers Should Really Worry About
Find out more The Housing Market in Tenterden, Kent
Find out more How Long Should You Give an Estate Agent to Sell Your House?
Find out more Should You Redecorate Before Selling Your House?
Find out more How to Arrange a House Valuation
Find out more What Devalues a House the Most?
Find out more What Adds Value to a House (and What Doesn’t)
Find out more Are Renovation Properties Worth It in the Current Market?
Find out more Where to Find Renovation Properties in Kent (Buying A Doer-Upper)
Find out more Can I Value My Own Property? What You Can Do Yourself (And Why an Expert Valuation Still Matters)
And the truth is, with enough research, you can get fairly close to understanding how much your house might be worth. But accurate valuation is still an expert skill. It blends data, experience, preparation and...
Find out more Furnished or Unfurnished? How To Present Your Home When Selling
Greg Wood, Director at Hobbs Parker, shares his advice on how to strike the right balance and why the decision is rarely as simple as “remove everything” or “leave everything exactly as it is”. Should...
Find out more What Really Adds Value To Your Home: Insights From a Professional Valuer
Greg Wood, Director at Hobbs Parker, explains the details valuers pay close attention to and why certain improvements carry far more weight than others. Valuers Notice Dozens of Details Within Minutes A professional valuer forms...
Find out more How To Market a House: What Really Makes a Property Stand Out and Sell
Great marketing is not simply about uploading photos to Rightmove and hoping for the best. It is about presenting your home in a way that is clear, compelling and enticing enough to motivate people to...
Find out more Why Wye Is One of Kent’s Most In-Demand Villages: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers
As Greg Wood, Director at Hobbs Parker, explains: “Wye is an incredibly popular village. It becomes especially popular with DFLs, down-from-London buyers.” Below, we explore why Wye appeals so strongly to incoming buyers and...
Find out more How To Choose the Right Estate Agent: What Really Matters When You Are Selling Your Home
As Alex Davies, CEO of Hobbs Parker, explains: “You would think all estate agents are the same. Generally speaking, all estate agents aren’t the same. Everyone has a slightly different identity, usually a slightly different...
Find out more How the 2025 Budget Affects Homeowners and Sellers in the South East
The 2025 Autumn Budget has prompted a lot of headlines about property-related taxation, the higher end of the market and what it all means for homeowners. In reality, the picture is far more measured. While...
Find out more Are you ready for The Renters' Rights Bill?
If you’re a self-managing landlord, there’s a big question you need to be asking yourself about the upcoming legislation changes. Are you really ready for the Renters’ Rights Bill?
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What is the property market doing in early 2025?
Keeping up to speed with the property market is critical if you are thinking of moving.
Find out more Navigating the New Rules Around Holiday Lets
Holiday and short-term letting has been a popular option for property owners looking to generate an income from second homes and investment properties. Whilst it’s always been somewhat labour intensive, the returns have often been...
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Historic Property Auction Particulars -- Mersham 1878
These have been hanging on the wall in our boardroom for as long as I can remember. I recently happened to ‘bump into’ two of the current owners of the cottages when I gave a...
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Livestock, land and property prices in 1972
Our Annual Report from 1972 includes prices and expert views from our former partners for livestock, residential, agricultural and investment property in the South East.
Find out more Autumn Statement: A cautious sigh of relief for the housing market
The news from Downing Street has been pretty grim for the last few months. But, I broadly welcome the news for the housing market following the Chancellor’s announcement in the House of Commons earlier today....
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Five great summer days out for families in Kent
With summer in full swing, there are lots of great options for a day out in Kent. Millie Green shares five of her favourite spots for some family fun, with activities ranging from water sports...
Find out more Should I put my house on the market before Christmas?
We get asked this every year in the weeks leading up to Christmas. This year’s answer might surprise you.
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Gold award from our clients
Our estate agents team have been awarded Gold for the Best Agent in Ashford by allAgents.co.uk
Find out more Should I buy a house in a Conservation Area?
There are some wonderful properties in the Conservation Areas in Kent and East Sussex but buyers need to make sure they understand the strict planning rules designed to preserve the character of these locations.
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Wye - Kent's Super Village
So what is it about the village of Wye that creates it’s extraordinary reputation? Unlike many villages in my part of Kent that are equally as pretty and have local facilities, it has a selection...
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Very small ski chalet for sale!
It's tempting to take snowing photos of your home when selling it. But is this a good idea?
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The 50 Most Popular Villages
Our website is very busy — every day up to 6,000 people visit our website. Many are researching the ideal location for their next home and spend some time reading about the towns and villages...
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Tips to help you establish a great Wild Garden
If you’ve been watching TV nature and gardening programmes lately, you’ll have seen a lot of interest in wild gardens. There are many advantages to wild gardens: they cover the ground in a beautiful mix...
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