When marketing a property for rent, the biggest concerns for most landlords are usually the amount of rent they can earn from the property and the speed they can get a tenant moved in. If the property appeals to the target tenant, it will likely rent quickly and for a good price. If the property is not attracting the attention in the market you'd hoped, perhaps there's something that you could change to entice a tenant?

Welcome to the monthly Property Market Update from Harrisons Homes. Find out what has been happening in our local area over the last month.

There is no stopping Chris! Not only does he donate £50 to child bereavement charity Holding on Letting Go and as of end of February 2023 Harrisons Homes have raised £21357.25.

Since June 2020, Harrisons have found many ways to raise money for Kent-based charity, Holding on Letting Go. From organising raffles to charity bike rides and walks, we are constantly thinking of new ways to raise crucial money, which enables trained volunteers to support children who are going through a bereavement.

Estate Agency X is one of the most successful and longest running estate agency podcasts, having recently recently been featured in the Top 100 Business and Entrepreneur podcasts in the UK.

During the colder months, we are battening down the hatches against the wintery chill, closing all our doors and windows tight and trying to keep warm air in. The cost of living crisis and rising energy bills have led many of us to take the matter into our own hands, trying to improve the efficiency of our homes by adding insulation into the loft spaces or wall cavities.

Buying a new property to live in is an enormous decision. Even so, we will likely spend more time deciding to buy a new sofa or car than a new home. The average property viewing takes just 20 minutes, and the average buyer will view a property only 2 or 3 times before completing the sale and moving in. With such minimal time in a property before agreeing to purchase, these viewing appointments are critical - check out these top tips to make sure you don't miss anything!

If you are considering selling your property, you're most likely hoping that the valuations will come in high. Make sure that you get the highest valuation possible with these tips.

Despite the leading energy providers confirming their record profits recently in the multiple millions, prices of our energy bills are sky-high, and many are struggling through this winter.

Our local community isn't just seen as the likes of you or us. A huge part of many of your lives and families are your canine friends. Knowing that the area you live in is a great place for both you and your fluffy friends is important. So we've put together Sittingbourne's first dog friendly directory of doggy friendly businesses.

We've created some monthly market reports to keep you up to date with what is happening in the local property market currently.

Are you getting ready to put your property on the market? What should you be looking for in this sales pitch? Are there any red flags you should be on high alert to spot?