2015

Is pimping up your humble abode on your to-do list for the year ahead? Have you been convinced/nagged/harassed into doing some DIY? Well, never fear, pimping up your home is a relatively easy thing to do and we have some simple techniques for jazzing up your indoor space over the year ahead. Okay, they might not be easy to install – or find sometimes - but your home will be instantly freshened up...

As January nears its end, homeowners around the country who made cleaning the house their New Year's resolution may be considering handing in the towel. For those trying to sell a property, though, cleanliness is not an option: a tidy home is more likely to sell. Consider it from a buyer's perspective: viewing a property that has mess everywhere is not only less impressive, but also harder to picture...

  Market Overview Ireland’s unique charm and natural beauty are envied the world over – the influence this tiny island has had on the whole planet is simply extraordinary. Despite a rather catastrophic slump in property values between 2007 and 2012, things are once again heading in the right direction – average prices in Dublin spiked a massive 15 per cent during 2013...

Selling your home in January can feel like a bleak time, with the weather still cold and everyone suffering financial hangovers post-Christmas. Listing your home as soon as possible, though, is the right thing to do, if you want to be ready for the spring buying season.  In the UK, for example, with the election in May, buyers are expected to start hunting for houses even earlier...

  Market overview Wales has a kind of beauty you cannot fully appreciate until you have actually seen it first-hand. From the picturesque valleys to the rugged coastline and the busy streets of the city of Cardiff, Wales has at long last entered the radar of the savvy investor. In terms of property values, house prices on average across Wales grew a solid 4.3 per cent in 2013 and...

A New Year means a new start for most people, which can also include moving to a new home. The busy buying period makes now the perfect time to market your property - particularly if you intend to move somewhere new yourself. Here are seven simple New Year's Resolutions to sell your home: 1. Get your home on the market If your home is not currently on the market, list it as soon as possible to...

Congratulations! You've finally gotten that promotion you've been dreaming of for the last five years. However, the good news comes with a catch -- the new job is in the company headquarters several states away. Rather than spend long stretches of time away from home and your family, you've decided to relocate for the new position. Before you move, however, it's a good idea to figure out what you need to...

Just before the holidays, we discussed whether it was a good idea to sell your home at Christmas. One of the biggest obstacles to a successful sale was the issue of Christmas decorations, which could easily get in the way of a prospective buyer viewing your home - or, worse, potentially offend someone with particular religious beliefs. With the New Year upon us, for those who have embarked upon selling...