The Distinctive Homes Blog

One of the many issues that we come across when meeting potential clients is the fear of marketing their property before they have found and then being pressured into moving by an anxious buyer who needs to get their child into your local...

Hi, I’m Tara and I am a personal property agent here at Distinctive Homes. I live along the beautiful south east coast in Folkestone and have lived in many of the main...

According to Rightmove, the month of March saw a 1.5% increase in house prices, which is higher than the normal March average. It is also the largest monthly change in ten months, showing positivity for the property market after a quieter market...

A Guide to Buying a Probate Home in Kent

Are you looking for your next home? What about buying a probate home? Probate homes can be a great option for those looking to find a unique property and potentially get a good deal.

What is a Probate...

Here are just a few ideas to help you improve your Kent home's energy efficiency.

Smart lighting; have you thought about it before? Did you know our lighting and what we use will affect our home's EPC rating? LED light bulbs are more...

The Great Chart village within Ashford sits on the outskirts near Singleton, just outside the town centre, dating back to the 8th Century.

The location of the area provides a great sense of village life mixed with close proximity to the...

According to Halifax, house prices increased by 0.4% in February, which was the fifth consecutive month for a positive change. This means that the average house price across the UK is now £291,699. This average is only £1,800 off of the peak...

Maidstone is Kent’s County town and holds lots of secret gems within the town. Placed within the centre of the Garden of England, Maidstone offers great places to eat, see and do. Leeds Castle and the Archbishops’ Palace are close by and help...

A town with a character that is perfectly placed on the harbour with a range of different areas to suit everyone. From the Leas to the creative corner to the hills of Capel-Le-Ferne, the range of scenery is so vast. Since the harbour arm has...

Ashford is located within the Garden of England and offers great outdoor spaces with the Northern Downs on the doorstep and a fifteen-minute drive to the coast. The town offers great rail links to London within 40 minutes and Paris in just under...