2015

More and more savvy consumers are turning to DIY or private house sales when it comes time to sell their properties. While 20 years ago a DIY seller would have been forced to put an ad in the local newspaper and sit back and wait for potential buyers to pour in, the internet and technological advances have made it easier than ever before for anyone and everyone to reach a massive audience from the comfort...

No matter what type of television shows or films you like, you probably watch a few things that mention the real estate market in New York City. You might find yourself wondering how the gang on Friends afforded such large apartments, or you might remember the way Carrie from Sex and the City almost lost her home when her building went co-op. The real estate market in the city is so hot that people pay...

Property portal The House Shop have been out and about in Wimbledon finding out what life is really like during the tournament for local residents. With the noise nuisance, crowds, litter, congestion and endless queues, the tournament can be both a blessing and a curse.  The House Shop team spoke to numerous residents and businesses and found several residents that were not only happy with the...

Managing a business can be a tough process. With rising prices and stiff competition, it is important to carefully consider the various overheads involved with the business and adapt accordingly. Most companies look to lay off personnel, withhold bonuses and increases prices of their services and products. While sometimes these methods are justifiable and necessary, there could be less strict alternatives....

When it comes to selling your home, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by all the things you have to consider. Is your front door painted the right colour? Have you tidied away the mess in the living room? Do you have enough photos on your online listing? To avoid missing the wood for the trees, we take a step back to look at the overall process. Whether you are new to the property...

Some addresses matter. There are streets in exclusive corners of the globe that, in themselves, are A-list names. These typically feature stunning homes – the type found on FT Property Listings – that benefit from being in the right place at the right time to earn a star status. Here’s our guide to where some of these streets are – and why they have such top-drawer...

There are millions of buildings all over the world, many merely boring clones of others. Office blocks can be the worst offenders, often opting for efficient yet dull aesthetics. Thankfully when certain companies become successful they’re willing to push the boat out and commission far more exciting designs for commercial buildings across the world. Tour CMA CGM, France Standing at 147m tall in...

There are a number of milestone moments in a person’s life and among the most common is the purchase of a home. Usually, you will have a number of houses for sale in Annapolis valley to choose from. In order to find the right home, you will have to consider what you are looking for. The time and effort you put into this search will be worth it in the end. The time and effort you put into this process...

Every year, more and more people flock to the capital city in search of a vibrant lifestyle and fantastic job prospects. But almost anyone that has spent years commuting on the crowded and stuffy underground has thought about swapping the big smoke for a slower pace of life. If you have decided to take this step and move to a moral rural location, here are some tips to help you find the right estate agent...

The most important decision a person will have to make in their life is where they are going to live. There are a number of different living arrangements out there and finding the right one will take some time and effort on your part. If you are a single person, then the living arrangement world is wide open. Among the most popular living situations for people with no children is a condo. With all of the...