Martin & Co Medway

The key to a quick sale is to make your property stand out from the crowd.
If you're keen to take that next step on the property ladder, have a read of our top 10 tips for securing a speedy sale...

Landlords need to be aware of potential changes to section 21 eviction notices announced by the government last week. Read more in our update...

ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT IN CENTRAL ROCHESTER
Well presented apartment within a few minutes walk to Rochester Train Station. Located on the first floor of a secure building in the High Street.
The property is accessed via stairs to the first floor of the building. Accommodation provides open plan lounge/kitchen, double bedroom with a large storage cupboard, and a shower room.
... Avaliable Immediately for £725.00 PCM.
Please call our Lettings team on 01634 838700, option 1 to request further details or arrange your viewing.
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One of the most important (and often most stressful!) parts of buying a house is getting your mortgage agreed.
If you're buying for the first time, take a look at this guide which explains what a mortgage agreement in principle is, how to get one, and the pros and cons of an agreement in principle...

EXTREMELY SPACIOUS APARTMENT
An exceptionally smart and modern two bedroom apartment located in Ingress Park. Approximately half a mile to Greenhithe Train Station for commuting into London and easy reach of A2/M25 and Dartford Crossing. Ebbsfleet International is a short drive away with fast links into the centre of London.
The property provides exceptionally spacious accommodation with a larger than average lounge/diner with an open plan kitchen with integrated white good...s, long balcony, one double bedroom with built in wardrobes and en-suite shower room, second bedroom is a good size single.
Benefits include Secure underground parking for one car.
Avaliable Immediately for £1,350 PCM
Please call our friendly lettings team on 01634 838700 to arrange your viewing.
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One of the worst things for a landlord is an empty property!
If you're worried about void periods, take a look at our top 10 tips to ensure you have rent coming in every month...

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RAINHAM - FAMILY HOME FOR RENT
This pristine three bedroom property has been tastefully updated with a modern feel including a new bathroom, painted throughout and new flooring in all rooms. On the first floor two double bedrooms and one single bedroom, family bathroom with shower over bath.
Externally to the front is a small garden and the property overlooks onto a green. To the rear is parking behind the garage and access to a well kept garden with mature shrubs, grass are...a and patio.
£1200.00 per month
Avaliable Immediately
Please call our friendly lettings team on 01634 838700, option 1 to request further details or arrange a viewing.
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How much is your home worth? 🏠
If you're not sure, you can find out in a few minutes with our instant online valuation report. Simply enter your property address and we'll tell you how much you could sell or let your property for.
The report will also show you what prices other properties in your area have recently sold for.
... Get your free valuation now: http://fal.cn/ize1
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NEWLY REFURBISHED AND READY TO MOVE INTO!
Three bedroom terraced house located in the popular area of Sittingbourne. The property has recently been re-furbished with new flooring throughout, and a brand new kitchen and bathroom. Benefits include gas central heating and double glazing.
Avaliable now at £900 per month.
... We are having an open morning on Saturday 30th March 2019.
Therefore, please call our friendly Lettings team on 01634 838700, option 1 to request further details or book your viewing.
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Tenants - do you have contents insurance?
Your landlord is obligated to provide buildings insurance cover for the property, but unless the property is furnished by the landlord, it is your responsibility as a tenant to insure your belongings...

A quick reminder: the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 comes into force today.
It will apply to all new tenancies lasting up to seven years granted on or after today. It will also apply to existing tenancies that go periodic tomorrow or afterwards.
It will also apply to all periodic tenancies in existing from now in 12 months' time.
... Essentially, properties must be fit for human habitation when the lease is granted, and remain fit for human habitation during the course of the tenancy.
The act strengthens tenants' means of redress and they will be able to take action against Landlords who fail to maintain their home, including any common parts of the building.
Unfitness claims will be decided in the courts with legal aid available. The courts may order the landlord to pay compensation to the tenant.
The Landlord will also have to remedy unfitness in their properties, unless it is caused by the Tenant behaviour or natural events such as storms and floods. Another exemption is id the landlord cannot get consent, eg planning permission.
The Act only applies to individuals, not to tenants who might be institutions, housing associations or local authorities.
It also only applies to people with tenancy agreements, as opposed to licenses to occupy. It is expected that there will be in due course be more guidance emerging from the courts.
A series of official guides can be found at the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/…/homes-fitness-for- human-habitation-act…
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COMIC RELIEF FUNDRAISING EFFORTS!
Thank you for all the hard work from both Staff and Contractors who donated such lovely prizes and of course to Tenants and any Members of the Public who gave so generously.
Overall we managed to raise £192.37😁

COMIC RELIEF 2019!!
The team at Martin & Co are supporting Red Nose Day today by holding various fundraising activities inside our office at 161 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1EH between 11:00am and 16:00pm.
Cake Stall - There is a minimum donation of 50p per item and you can have a free cup of tea if you wish 🍰🧁☕️
... There is also a Tombola with some amazing prizes including Remote Controlled Cars and an Espresso Coffee Machine - £1.00 for 5 tickets with the winning tickets ending in either a 5 or a 0 🎟
We also have a Name the Gnome competition, for a £1.00 you could be in with the chance to take him home, all you have to do is guess his correct name. 🏠
We would like to thank the following contractors for donating the amazing prizes that are on the Tombola:
Andy from ProClean Kent LTD Ieuan from Hills Plumbing Lewis from Quick Services Lee from Premier Roofcare Services Paul from Paul Harding Maintenance Ltd Brent from JJS Gas And Heating Josh from JMG Plumbing & heating Dan from Overbury Property Group Sara from Lollipops & Gumdrops Jeff from Applegate Inventory
Come along and support us and this great cause!🙂
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Martin & Co Medway will be supporting Red Nose Day tomorrow between 11:00am and 16:00pm inside our office at 161 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1EH.
Cake Stall - There is a minimum donation of 50p per item and you can have a free cup of tea if you would like one 🍰🧁☕️
There is also a Tombola with some amazing prizes including Remote Controlled Cars and an Espresso Coffee Machine - £1.00 for 5 tickets. 🎟☕️
... Come and support us and this very good cause!😁
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LANDLORDS
Worried about the Tenant Fee Ban??? Don't - we, at Martin & Co Medway have it all in hand.
Intensive training by the previous President of ARLA, has given us the knowledge to be able to guide you through this worrying time.
... Let us manage your property and become our next 'Swan'
Let us be the legs below the water going like the clappers making sure you are compliant and legal whilst you, enjoy the view above the water. Safe in the knowledge that we never forget YOU are the client. We will find you the RIGHT Tenant, not just anyone who wants your property but someone who will look after your property - YOUR INVESTMENT - whilst paying the rent.
Give us a call and speak to Sandra, our Senior Property Consultant who can guide you through the whole process. Or make an appointment, we would love to have the opportunity to discuss your property either in our office or at the property.
What have you got to lose?
01634 838 700 Option 1
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NEWLY REFURBISHED AND READY TO MOVE INTO.
Extremely well presented two bedroom unfurnished semi detached house with driveway and garage located in the much sought after small town Snodland. New kitchen, new bathroom, repainted and new carpets throughout. Gas central heating and double glazing.
Avaliable Now at £925 per month.
... Call our friendly Lettings team on 01634 838700, Option 1 to request further details or book a viewing.
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As today is NATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY we need to raise our glasses to all the women in our lives who have helped to nurture and care for us to make us the women we are. As there are predominantly women our office, of all ages, we can appreciate the cause.🥂👩
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8th March every year.🎉
After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, the 8th March became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socia...list movement and communists countries until it was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations.
Gone are the days when we were chained to the kitchen sink and weren't allowed to work outside the home. We are STRONG, we are POWERFUL, WE ARE WOMEN!!!
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RED NOSE DAY WITH MARTIN & CO MEDWAY!
Come and claim your FREE cup of tea when you buy any of our delicious cakes.🍰☕️
We will have a stall outside our office at 161 High Street, Rochester on Friday 15th March 2019 from 11:00am to 4:00pm (inside if the weather is bad) selling home made cakes and sausage rolls.
... There will also be a Tombola for various prizes all DONATED by the local businesses and our lovely Maintenance Contractors.
See you then.🙂
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Wow - superb company - we have been martin & co for nearlly 4 years now - just recently moved into another property that they manage - superb service provided by Lyn the business and others who work their in finding us a more suitable property and making it a smooth transaction into the new property , 100 % will recommend to others.

We needed to find somewhere to rent urgently and out of all the letting agents we contacted they were one of the few who actually took the time to get back to us. However they were the only ones who were helpful enough to take things further. All contact with them was dealt with in a very professional and friendly manner. Any problems that we encountered were dealt with there and then. When we needed to visit their office you could not have wished to be greeted by a more friendly staff. Lyn and the rest of the team were amazing but I must say that Sandra was absolutely brilliant and we can't thank her enough. If you're looking to rent anywhere in Medway you simply must start with them.

Lindsay and John are property investment experts, who have given me some excellent advice and support over the years. Thanks guys.

Fantastic service from Lyndsey and Chris! Look forward to working with you again in the future �

Can't thank Sandra enough for helping myself and daughter get our new home. I trust Martin & co alot and they are so friendly and helpful.�