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Former rental homes
Homes that have been let for years can feel tired on camera. Simple presentation changes often matter more than a price cut.
Canterbury, Kent
House not selling in Canterbury?
Canterbury draws buyers from London, from the coast and from across Kent. That gives sellers a wide audience, but also a demanding one.
Book a consultationOnline £195 or property visit £295, including VAT
The local market
Selling in Canterbury
The city mixes Victorian terraces and townhouses within walking distance of the Cathedral, family homes in areas such as St Stephen's, Wincheap and Thanington, and a large stock of homes that have been rented to students at the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church. High-speed services from Canterbury West bring London commuters, while the villages to the south and east, such as Bridge, Bekesbourne, Littlebourne and Wickhambreaux, attract buyers looking for space and a quieter setting.
Because the buyer pool is so varied, homes often stick when the marketing speaks to the wrong buyer: a family house sold as an investment, or a former student let that still looks like one. Getting the price, the photos and the description aimed at the right person makes a real difference.
Why homes stick
Common problems in Canterbury
Every home is different, but these come up again and again. The consultation finds out which apply to yours.
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Marketing to the wrong buyer
A listing that tries to appeal to everyone often appeals to no one. We help you decide who your buyer is.
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City versus village pricing
Prices can vary sharply within a mile or two. We test your price against genuinely comparable sales.
Services
Two ways to get help
An independent second opinion for Canterbury sellers. You pay when you book, and you don't have to change agent.
Online
Online Consultation
£195including VAT
A 45 to 60 minute video call reviewing your listing, price, photos and marketing.
- Review of your live listing before the call
- Price, photos, description and floorplan feedback
- Local market and competing listings
- Short written summary of key actions
At your propertyMost thorough
Property Visit
£295including VAT
A 60 to 90 minute visit covering presentation, kerb appeal, layout and staging.
- Everything in the online consultation
- Room-by-room presentation walk-through
- Kerb appeal and first impressions
- Full written report with local market data and a price opinion
Around Canterbury
Villages we cover
Property visits cover Canterbury and the villages around it, along with most homes within around 45 minutes' drive of Ashford.
- Bridge
- Bekesbourne
- Littlebourne
- Wickhambreaux
- Chartham
- Harbledown
- Blean
- Sturry
- Barham
- Petham
- and nearby
Not sure if you're covered? Email enquiries@notsold.co.uk with your postcode.
Can you advise on a former student let?
Yes. We'll look at how it's presented, who it should be marketed to and whether the price reflects any work a buyer will want to do.
Do you cover the villages around Canterbury?
Yes. Property visits cover Canterbury and the surrounding villages, and online consultations are available anywhere in the UK.