First launched in summer 2005, as a complement to KM Group’s weekly property supplements, Kent Homes is focused 100% on buyers and tenants looking for property in Kent and Medway.
It claims to feature Kent's largest property database, with over 10973 properties for sale or to rent through all the main agents across the county.
In addition to straightforward search options (with functions by town, postcode or map) and property alert options, Kent Homes now offers offer relevant local news, reviews and advice to help buyers and tenants looking to move in Kent & Medway.
It's also “packed” with editorial content. There's news on house prices, new developments and legal affairs, information on local schools and jobs and features on specific areas and character properties.
Other key features include…
* New categories for new homes, retirement, and mobile/park homes
* Full property details displayed with up to 15 photos, Home Information Packs, floor plans etc
* Advanced search function including key words eg. ‘sea view’, ‘conservatory’ etc
* Google map to locate the property PLUS location of local schools and facilities
* Link to the KentOnline/Education site with details of all schools in Kent & Medway
* My Homes user registration facility and property email alerts
* Direct web links from properties advertised to the relevant agent website
* Agent directory with details of hundreds of firms from across the area.
Commercial director Brin Bucknor says, “The redevelopment of the Kent Homes portal is an important sign of our commitment to the property industry. We expect this offering to be of great benefit both to our commercial clients and audience.”
Promoted across all KM Group multimedia channels (14 newspapers, 7 radio stations, 13 websites), this major initiative shows the company’s commitment to local estate agents and desire to increase awareness of property amongst local buyers and tenants.
