2014

  Market overview With a strong economy and stable housing market above and beyond many of its European neighbours, Hungary is becoming the go-to country for plenty of foreign investors. Its privileged position right at the heart of Europe has opened Hungary up to incredible trade opportunities and the nation’s tourism trade is absolutely skyrocketing. As has been the case for years, Lake...

After discussing the pros and cons of an open house, you may well have decided to hold an open day to attract as many buyers as possible to see your property. With in-person viewings, though, come security concerns: while your property listing online is remote and secure, an open house essentially invites strangers into your home, opening your property up to the possibility of theft...

Home theatres make up a growing trend in many homes that have that extra room, den or basement the calls for a larger role than merely storage space. Better yet, a home theatre room can be accessorized with eco-friendly or green components that don't leech as much energy nor threaten the family with toxic aspects. Eco home theatre building can also save its proponents money if it's done properly. A New...

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...