Welcome to our Thanet property blog, full of expert tips and advice on selling your home.
Alexander Russell is a family-run business, a husband and wife team offering a very personal estate agency experience to our select clients. We’ll be your personal estate agent from valuation to moving day, right by your side for every step of your unique property journey. We’re 100% committed to ensuring you have the very best experience when selling your home in Thanet.
Although we’re based in Westgate-on-Sea, we cover Birchington, Westgate, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and everywhere-in-between. With our beautiful sandy beaches, lovely Victorian Villas and vibrant seaside towns, there’s no better place to live than right here. Whether you’re moving locally or relocating from somewhere else, we can help with all your property needs.
My name is Russell Leask, and I’m here to offer a unique and personal service for selling your home. With almost 20 years of estate agency experience behind me, you can rest assured that you are in safe hands.
Check out our Blog Page for updates and videos covering every aspect of selling your home in Thanet. You’ll find tips on presentation to make your photos look their best; expert advice on speeding up your sale; the latest interior design trends to wow on every viewing, and plenty more besides.
I really hope you enjoy reading our blog. And when the time comes to make a move, I’d love to be part of your journey. Call me on 01843 269188 to talk about your plans.
With the current Stamp Duty incentive coming to an end, let’s have a look at the actual rates and how they are calculated. The freehold residential stamp duty rates in England and Northern Ireland are shown in the tables below.
SDLT rates until 30th June.… → continue reading
We are currently living through some pretty extraordinary times and all of our lives have changed.
Except for our fantastic keyworkers in the Thanet area, to whom we are eternally grateful during these difficult times, thousands of people, including the team at Alexander Russell Estate Agents are now having to adapt to working from home.… → continue reading
Good evening,
I’m sure you’re aware of the Prime Minister’s announcement about the latest national lockdown in England this evening. The government has issued updated guidance around the restrictions in England coming into effect tomorrow, Tuesday 5/1/2021. Here’s the key information:
MOVING HOME –
You can still move home.… → continue reading
The weeks either side of New Year always involve some sort of clearing out. Whether you’ve hosted over the season, been a guest somewhere else or stayed at home for a quiet one, there are cards, wrapping, boxes and bottles to throw out, and decorations to take down and put away.… → continue reading
It’s been another full-on month in the world of property for us at Alexander Russell Estate Agents!
It would seem that people in our area are still very keen on finding a new place to call home.… → continue reading
Gardens get a raw deal at Christmas. While everyone’s thinking about getting together with family and friends, gardens and balconies are left out in the cold, cut off and forgotten behind the curtains with not so much as a passing glance before March.… → continue reading
Having only been in business now for 3 months, the prospect of entering a National lockdown is worrying for business.… → continue reading
So, following the announcement from no.10 this evening lockdown part 2 is upon us from Thursday. We are awaiting further guidance from the housing minister about what this means specifically for our industry.
As much as I understand the need to protect lives and the NHS I’m feeling a little bit gutted to have to hit the pause button only 3 months into having setup our business as we are just getting going and really hitting our stride now.… → continue reading
As the Coronavirus Pandemic continues, we understand that it may be confusing for home movers and landlords, whether buying, selling or renting.
New measures are being introduced regularly, including the new three-tier system currently being rolled out in an attempt to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.… → continue reading
Gordon Road, WESTWOOD, MARGATE –
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Five Bedrooms | Terraced Family Home | Immaculate Presentation and Decoration | Smart Modern Kitchen/ Dining Room | Family Bathroom and Separate Shower Room | Sunny West/ South-Westerly Facing Garden | Centrally Located for Thanet Towns | Stone’s Throw from Westwood Cross Shopping
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