Dubai, being the financial and business centre for both United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the Gulf region, has always looked to the future. Over the last 10 years there has been extremely fast growth, providing great appeal for property buyers and developers from overseas. This has mainly been in the form of luxury properties and spectacular man made islands, something for which Dubai has become...
If you've ever been in a position where you've been selling your home then you're bound to have spent some time staging your property to make it attractive to potential buyers. Not only does it help you to get your property off the market and sold faster, but it can also add a great deal to its value. So if you're putting your place up for sale then here are some tips to help you do just that. Use Of...
An eco-friendly lifestyle is not only good for the environment but it also lessens the burden on your wallet when the bills come through. Since 2010, when the British government published ‘Zero Carbon Britain’ reporting how we could reach zero carbon emissions by 2030, we have seen a huge rise in the number of domestic and commercial environmentally friendly buildings. Image from:...
One of the main attractions of immigrating to Australia is the different kind of lifestyle that you and your family can experience compared to life in the UK. House prices in the UK are continuing to rise and with demand for new homes growing these houses often have smaller gardens than some people would like. Properties are available in Australia that not only have large gardens, some of them also come...
When selling your home, a traditional tactic to speed up the process is an open house. Indeed, 5 years ago, national estate agency Strutt & Parker coined the idea of a National Open House Day to allow buyers to view any house they have for sale from around the country on the same day and at the same time between 10am and 3pm. As their next one looms on Saturday 11th October, the...
Antique tables come in a number of styles, designs and ages and many have the potential to be refurbished, however refurbishing a table requires a great deal of care and planning. Read on and we will tell you how to upcycle tired old tables and make them valuable, ‘modern’ pieces. Additional information is always available online so be sure to check out a few sites in addition to what you...
A house is a family’s major investment, so it is important to check every corner and surface of a house you are planning to buy before closing a deal. Home inspections should also include garages, especially if you have multiple cars or are planning to convert the area into a workspace. When buying a house, get as much information of material importance from the owners or the real estate agent as you...
The housing market in Wolverhampton, and indeed through much of the rest of the UK, has continued to see some very positive movements over the past few months, and so it makes sense if you are looking to cash-in and sell your home now. However, the fact that the market is on the up doesn’t mean you should be complacent about the sale process. Buyers are a still little edgy now, especially with the...
Market overview Poland has been at the very heart of European history for a thousand years and has much to offer visitors and buyers alike, with architectural gems like Krakow and Gdansk vying with the bustle of Warsaw and the peaceful charm of the Carpathians. History fans will find their days full of sights to see and destinations to go. Contrasting modern cityscapes with vast areas of natural beauty,...
Just as with any other human activity, the choices we make when faced with the task of moving house can expand or shrink our use footprint on earth. And, as in other areas, a little careful thought in advance can ensure that our impact on limited earth resources is minimal. A time in transition can be stressful, but eco-friendly choices abound as we work to change living quarters. Many of these ideas fix...
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