2015

When you walk into your bedroom does it have the wow factor? If not then now is the time to change that. Obtaining this doesn’t have to cost a fortune either. There are a few simple tips you can follow that take up very little time and help to create a relaxing, impressive ambience. Make use of blocks of colour Blocks of colour have become really popular in home design and it isn’t hard to...

Before buying a home it’s always worth the investment of ordering a building inspection to be carried out. Such an inspection provides a number of advantages including spotting pest infestations, structural damage and can determine the cost of much needed repairs. If you’re still on the fence about ordering a building inspection before buying a home, then check out the following...

The reasons to invest in a mortgage broker are innumerable. The problem is always in succinctly explaining exactly why a mortgage broker is not a costly and superficial expense when purchasing a home, but can actually save home buyers money. Most simply, people do not always realise that spending extra money when they are already spending so much on a mortgage or new home is a prudent move. Even amongst...

You can do everything right when selling your home, but if you get your price wrong, your property can still fail to find a buyer. Whether you are in a boom period or in the middle of a market recovery, it is crucial to price your home realistically. What is realistic to you, though, can seem unfair to others. According to research from eMoov (using Land Registry data), the average...

When customers are flying on business or leisure via the airports there is often the requirement of finding somewhere to park your car while you are away. Parking a car is getting more and more expensive, whether it is in towns, cities or even an airport. The International Parking Institute currently estimates the market at $20 billion globally. You can purchase a single parking space at a UK...

Regardless of how beautiful your home may be, it can become very uncomfortable during the hotter periods of the year. This piece takes a look at some of the things you can do to make sure your home is very comfortable even at the peak of summer. Create cross ventilation Having several openings from front to back of the house is a great way to create cross ventilation which is guaranteed to provide...

  Two years after the launch of George Osborne's flagship Help to Buy scheme, more than half of all English postcode are yet to see a single mortgage completion under Help to Buy.   A brand new interactive map, compiled by TotallyMoney.com (using the latest statistics from HM Treasury), has revealed that Help to Buy is yet to reach 60% of postcode areas in England. These Help to Buy...

  With summer on the horizon, everyone's minds are beginning to turn to BBQs and big meals outdoors. If you are eyeing up the green behind your home, then, you can be sure that house-hunters will be too. How can a garden help to sell your property? Allow us to plant some ideas... Keep it real If you want to impress potential buyers with your garden, make sure you give them the...

While flat roofs are often made from simpler materials than pitched roofs and tend to be cheaper to construct, they can be prone to leaks and other common problems. Roof damage can be expensive, but if you know what issues are likely to occur you can work on preventing them – or if they’ve already happened, can fix them in the best way possible – so here are some handy...

Trying to sell your home? Get ready for a tough ride: buyers are a lot more demanding than they once were. Not only does the Internet mean that they can arm themselves with information about the local market and other homes in the area, but it also means that they can see your property whenever they like online. That on-demand attitude extends to in-person viewing too: they will expect you to show your...