https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/interest-rates-held-at-3-75-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ 2026-03-20T08:53:44+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Interest Rates Held at 3.75% - Here's What You Need to Know The Bank of England has decided to hold interest rates at 3.75%-so no rate cut just yet. This comes down to ongoing global uncertainty, with rising oil and gas prices making inflation harder to predict. Legal Fletcher 2026-03-20T08:53:44+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/house-prices-see-a-lift-to-start-the-year/ 2026-02-11T16:19:26+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting House Prices See a Lift to Start the Year There's been a bit of good news for the property market this January. According to the latest figures from Nationwide, house prices have picked up, with annual growth rising to 1% - up from 0.6% in December. Property, Uncategorised Fletcher 2026-02-11T16:18:46+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/new-homes-new-beginnings-building-on-a-standout-2025/ 2026-01-08T12:04:50+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting New Homes & New Beginnings: Building on a Standout 2025 Meet Cyndi Jayne - Head of Land & New Homes: Our Land & New Homes division is led by Cyndi Jayne, a highly experienced property professional with a career dedicated to residential development, land acquisition and new-build sales. With many years spent working closely with. Property, Uncategorised Fletcher 2026-01-08T11:56:31+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/foundation-estate-agents-celebrates-double-gold-at-the-negotiator-awards-2025/ 2025-12-03T11:17:58+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Foundation Estate Agents celebrates double gold at The Negotiator Awards 2025 Foundation Estate Agents is proud to announce its outstanding double victory at The Negotiator Awards, taking home Gold in the Regional South East category and Gold for Estate Agency of the Year - Small. The awards, judged by a panel of respected experts and industry leaders,. Estate Agents Fletcher 2025-12-03T10:55:31+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/making-lasting-impressions-at-your-open-house/ 2024-11-04T21:00:22+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting DIY Decor Tips for Making a Lasting Impression at Your Open House 1. Start with a Good First Impression: Kerb Appeal: Creating a strong first impression through kerb appeal is essential in home staging. Selling Tips Fletcher 2024-11-04T21:00:22+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/paint-colours-that-sell-homes/ 2024-10-07T21:22:36+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Paint Colours That Sell Homes Colours and Techniques That Sell Homes: First impressions are crucial when selling a home, and colour plays a significant role in shaping that impression. Understanding the psychology of colour can attract potential buyers and enhance a property's overall appeal. Home Improvements, Selling Tips Fletcher 2024-10-07T21:22:36+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/the-impact-of-location-on-home-pricing/ 2024-08-31T12:31:46+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting The Impact of Location on Home Pricing Factors Influencing Home Pricing: Home pricing is influenced by many factors that reflect the current state of the property market. A comprehensive understanding of these dynamics is essential for home buyers, sellers, and investors as they navigate the complexities of property. Selling Tips Fletcher 2024-08-31T12:27:03+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/top-10-staging-tips-to-attract-serious-home-buyers/ 2024-07-30T22:31:29+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Top 10 Staging Tips to Attract Serious Home Buyers Importance of Staging a Home: Staging a home is a crucial component of the property selling process, as it significantly impacts buyer perception and can substantially enhance a property's market value. By employing effective home staging techniques, homeowners can cultivate an. Selling Tips Fletcher 2024-07-30T22:31:29+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/avoid-these-property-marketing-mistakes/ 2024-05-27T17:04:07+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Property Marketing Mistakes The Importance of Proper Property Marketing: Effective property marketing plays a pivotal role in attracting potential buyers, establishing a favourable initial impression, and optimising the value of a real estate listing. A successful marketing strategy entails creating an. Selling Tips Fletcher 2024-05-27T17:04:07+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/pricing-your-home-to-sell/ 2024-04-01T20:11:16+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Pricing your home to sell What is Home Pricing? Home pricing refers to the process of determining a property's value in the property market. It involves analysing various factors to set the right listing price that aligns with market trends and buyer preferences, while also considering the property's. Selling Tips Fletcher 2024-04-01T20:11:16+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/kerb-appeal-ideas-for-selling-your-kent-home/ 2024-02-29T22:44:59+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Kerb Appeal Ideas For Selling Your Kent Home When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter. Trust us. We have been selling and letting homes in Kent since 2007, and we know a thing or two about getting viewings and concrete offers on the table. Selling Tips Fletcher 2024-02-29T22:43:37+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/property-renovation-tips/ 2024-02-29T22:36:18+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Property Renovation Tips For Your Kent Rental Home Are you a property owner looking to maximise your rental income and attract more tenants? Renovating your rental property could be the key to achieving these goals. From increasing rental income to improving property value, the benefits of renovation are endless. Property Rental Tips Fletcher 2024-02-29T20:45:24+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/property-valuation-techniques-for-rental-homes-in-kent/ 2024-02-01T19:29:44+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Property Valuation Techniques For Rental Homes in Kent Valuing Your Kent Rental Home: Are you a landlord or property owner in Kent? If so, understanding the property valuation process is crucial for determining the rental value of your property. Property Rental Tips Fletcher 2024-02-01T19:29:44+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/favershams-transport-links-and-local-attractions/ 2024-01-08T13:54:55+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Faversham's Transport Links and Local Attractions Motorways: Faversham enjoys easy access to major motorways, making it a well-connected hub for both residents and visitors. The M2 motorway, a stone's throw away, provides a direct route to London and the wider motorway network. Faversham Fletcher 2023-12-03T20:56:58+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/mistakes-to-avoid-when-selling-your-kent-home/ 2024-01-07T09:07:05+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Kent Home Key Takeaways:: Setting the right price is crucial when selling your home. Consider factors like market value, location, and condition to determine the best price. Selling Tips Fletcher 2024-01-07T09:07:05+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/top-tips-for-selling-your-home/ 2023-08-13T17:32:16+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Top Tips For Selling Your Home Setting the Right Price: Determining the right price for your property is paramount. Top estate agents emphasise the importance of conducting a thorough market analysis to understand trends, recent sales, and demand. Selling Tips Fletcher 2023-08-13T17:32:16+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/negotiation-techniques/ 2023-07-31T20:30:24+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Mastering Negotiation Techniques When Selling Your Home Set Clear Goals and Priorities: Before entering into negotiations, it's crucial to establish clear goals and priorities. Seasoned estate agents advise sellers to determine their minimum acceptable price, desired closing timeline, and any non-financial terms that are important to. Selling Tips Fletcher 2023-07-31T20:30:14+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/sell-your-kent-home-fast/ 2023-06-25T22:52:28+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting How to Sell Your Kent Home Fast Are You Looking to Sell Your Kent Home Fast? Selling a home can be stressful, but if you are to sell your Kent property fast, it can be even more nerve-wracking. Whether you need to sell quickly for a new job, for financial reasons or because of a personal situation, there are a. Selling Tips Fletcher 2023-06-25T22:51:17+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/why-choose-a-local-estate-agent/ 2023-05-27T20:16:24+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Why Choose A Local Estate Agent Why You Should Choose a Local Estate Agent When Selling Your Kent Home? When it comes to selling your (location) home, choosing the right estate agent is essential. It can be daunting trying to find an estate agent that you can trust, but choosing a local estate agent can. Selling Tips Fletcher 2023-05-27T20:16:24+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/get-the-best-price-for-your-kent-home/ 2023-04-27T20:34:52+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Get The Best Price For Your Kent Home How to Achieve the Very Best Price For Your Kent Home: To sell your home for the most money, it's best to understand local trends in your market and the best method of selling to meet your goals. In this blog post, we look at some of the more important factors to get your. Selling Tips Fletcher 2023-04-27T20:34:52+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/make-your-home-more-energy-efficient/ 2023-04-02T11:57:01+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Make Your Home More Energy Efficient An Efficient Home Means Lower Energy Bills and Higher Selling Price: According to Rightmove, homeowners are getting as much as 16% extra on average when selling their properties if the energy performance certificate (EPC) rating has improved. Those who had upgraded their rating. Home Improvements Fletcher 2022-07-31T20:53:43+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/eliminate-the-stress-when-selling-your-kent-property/ 2023-04-02T11:55:16+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Eliminate The Stress When Selling Your Kent Property How to Reduce Stress When Selling Your Property: One of the most stressful events that we go through in our lifetime is selling a house. Whatever your reason for selling, you'll likely have some stressful times throughout the process, so knowing what the most stressful aspects. Selling Tips Fletcher 2022-08-31T16:53:33+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/renovate-your-home-on-a-budget/ 2023-04-02T11:53:37+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting How To Renovate Your Home On a Budget Ideas on how to make stylish updates to your home on a budget: Say home renovation, and many people think - too expensive. But transforming your home doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Home Improvements Fletcher 2022-09-13T17:15:48+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/buyers-market-vs-seller-market/ 2023-04-02T11:52:06+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Buyers Market vs. Seller Market What's the Difference? A buyers market describes an economic situation in which goods are plentiful, buyers have many options and prices are low because of excess supply relative to demand. A sellers market describes an economic situation where goods are scarce, the number of. Selling Tips, Uncategorised Fletcher 2022-10-28T09:56:50+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/tips-for-selling-your-home/ 2023-04-02T11:51:15+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Tips For Selling Your Home Check the local property market: Compare recently sold homes in your area that are similar to yours. By comparing the sale price of similar properties in the local area, you can get a sense of the price range home buyers might pay for your home. Selling Tips, Uncategorised Fletcher 2022-11-17T20:10:24+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/process-of-selling-your-home/ 2023-04-02T11:50:45+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Process of Selling Your Home How long will it take for my property to sell? It is a bit of a 'How long is a piece of string' type of question, but there are a few clues to look for. The average house takes 10-12 viewings to sell (depending on the market conditions) and the average property has around 3. Selling Tips Fletcher 2022-12-19T19:17:33+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/estate-agent-terms-you-should-know/ 2023-04-02T11:49:44+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Estate Agent Terms You Should Know Communication is curial when buddying up with an estate agent to sell your property, and although it is the estate agent's job to speak clearly so you have an understanding of what's happening to your property and the market, it doesn't hurt to know the terminology. Let's have a. Estate Agents Fletcher 2023-01-23T16:37:17+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/how-to-pick-the-ideal-estate-agent-for-your-kent-home/ 2023-04-02T11:48:16+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting How to Pick the Ideal Estate Agent For Your Kent Home? How to Pick the Ideal Estate Agent For Your Kent Home. Are they local? Every market is different. Whether you're buying in a city, the suburbs, or the country, you'll want an estate agent who knows local market trends and patterns like the back of their hand. Selling Tips Fletcher 2023-02-26T17:56:02+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/keep-the-kent-house-chain-moving/ 2023-03-27T16:35:17+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Keep The Kent House Chain Moving How to Keep The Kent Property Market Moving: A property chain is a term used to describe a group of buyers and sellers buying and selling properties from each other. Each party is linked together in a 'chain'. Selling Tips Fletcher 2023-03-27T16:19:59+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/best-walks-in-kent/ 2022-06-26T22:38:52+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting 8 Stunning Walks in Kent That Will Take Your Breath Away Our Favourite Walks in Kent: The English county of Kent offers more than just beautiful homes and quaint villages, it also has some of the best countryside walking you'll find anywhere in the country. From the dramatic White Cliffs of Dover and the bleak coastline of Dungeness. Local Attractions Fletcher 2022-06-26T22:29:54+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/buying-and-selling-property-over-christmas/ 2021-12-13T14:19:49+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Buying and selling property over Christmas It may seem unusual to some to sell a house over the festive period, however the post-Christmas home buying market is still very much active, with more and more people looking to buy or sell a property. On Rightmove last year there were 54% more visitors compared to the previous. Estate Agents twentytwo 2021-12-10T13:42:43+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/foundation-property-named-top-performer-at-getagent-awards/ 2021-11-08T16:38:52+00:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Foundation Estate Agents named Top Performer at GetAgent Awards About GetAgent's Top Performer Award: GetAgent is the leading estate agent comparison website, helping homeowners make a more informed decision on which estate agents to sell their home with. By collating property data directly from the Land Registry, Rightmove, Zoopla and. Estate Agents twentytwo 2021-10-29T17:08:06+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/7tipsforstagingyourhome/ 2021-09-10T13:34:29+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting 7 Tips for Staging Your Home If you are considering putting your house up for sale, but are not sure where to start, there are methods you can follow to help ensure it is fresh and market ready. Not just for new build show homes, you should consider staging your home, or to put it another way, setting the. Home Improvements twentytwo 2021-09-07T08:41:19+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/lifeafterlockdown/ 2021-09-10T13:33:35+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Remember, there's still life after lockdown! There's been a lot of talk of the 'new normal' as we settle into our sixth week of life under lockdown. Routines have changed. Businesses have been disrupted. Estate Agents twentytwo 2021-08-18T08:40:28+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/news/ 2021-08-11T09:39:45+01:00 post publishing-media post-archive page BlogPosting BlogPosting News Latest news Sharing the latest property news, helpful tips and local information for East Kent. post Fletcher 2021-05-06T11:38:46+00:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/framework-2021-news-article-are-awesome-3/ 2021-08-03T16:53:37+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Moving to the countryside Living in the countryside is, for many people, the absolute ideal. Do you dream of throwing open your curtains and drinking in the views of open farmland or forest-clad hillsides? Seeing acres of fields stretching before you or weekend walks along the river? Rural twentytwo 2021-06-18T08:41:10+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/framework-2021-news-article-are-awesome-4/ 2021-08-03T16:40:50+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting 12 home improvements you can make and take with you If you're planning on selling your home in the near future, then you may be putting off making home improvements as you don't want to improve your property only to move out in a few months. However, there are ways in which you can improve your home that doesn't affect the. Home Improvements twentytwo 2021-06-18T08:41:15+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/framework-2021-news-article-are-awesome-2/ 2021-08-03T16:39:54+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting A guide to renovating a period property Here at Foundation, we have regular conversations about 'dream homes' and for many people, owning a period home is the ultimate property ambition. Whether you're a fan of country cottages, rustic farmhouses, stately homes or Victorian terraces, there's nothing quite like owning. Property twentytwo 2021-06-18T08:41:05+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/another-news-article-coming-up-6/ 2021-08-03T16:39:28+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Freehold vs. Leashold Buying a new home is a commitment, and it's not one that you should ever take lightly. It's also not something you should go into blind. Legal twentytwo 2021-06-18T08:40:41+01:00 https://foundationestateagents.co.uk/another-news-article-coming-up-5/ 2021-08-03T16:39:03+01:00 post publishing-media article post BlogPosting BlogPosting Making the switch - changing estate agents in Faversham Making the switch - changing estate agents in Faversham: Choosing the right estate agent in Faversham is key to you being happy when you come to selling your home. Moving home is a stressful time, and we won't lie - it can be hectic. Estate Agents twentytwo 2021-06-18T08:40:34+01:00