The Distinctive Homes Blog

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...

1. Every time you walk down a high street, especially when in a new area, you make a beeline for the estate agent's window to search for your dream home.

2. Your email alerts are dominated by updates from local agents and all the...

What could de-value your home?

There are a range of things that could mean the difference between you achieving the top bracket of your home's value and not. If you have neglected the interior or exterior, for example, an overgrown...

What is a green mortgage? It focuses on giving home buyers an incentive to find more energy-efficient homes or to make their current homes greener. Not only will you save on your monthly energy bills, but these types of mortgages can give clients...

It is a continuing frustration of most property professionals, buyers, sellers and no doubt conveyancers that the whole process from agreeing a sale to completion is time-consuming and unnecessarily protracted. Here are some simple guides that may...

What a great start to 2024 as we see mortgage rates decrease and we continue to see some competitive rates for borrowers with a 60% Loan To Value. Richard Donell who is the executive director of research at Zoopla noted that in the South East and...

This January if you are feeling like a change around in your home is necessary, why not take a look at Feng Shui to start the year off with positive energy!

What is Feng Shui exactly? “Feng Shui is the practice of arranging pieces in...

You're preparing to list your home for sale, which is an exciting time. You're going to show your home in the best light possible and give yourself the best chance of selling quickly at the highest price. But don't get too excited: there...