2016

A Look at The 7 Most Popular Home Design Trends for 2016

Designing your own home just the way you want it is one of the most exciting aspects of new home construction, and it’s the reason why many homebuyers are choosing new construction homes over pre-built houses on the market. Although some people think that building a new home is too expensive and out of reach, there are many affordable home builders that allow you to customize your home within a...

Checklist When Investing In Property

Property is considered a strong investment which, even with the odd market wobble, will bring a decent yield over the long term. The term ‘investing in property’ can take various forms from basically buying a property and living in it, buying a property and renting it out, to investing in property in a ‘pooled fund’ or crowd sourcing type of way. You can even invest on the...

Is the UK facing a housing crisis for the elderly?

Of all the different sectors of the property market in the UK, the older demographic is the one perhaps facing the most challenges at the present time. Although the difficulties of the young and first-time buyers attempting to get on the housing ladder are never far from the headlines, housing issues concerning the elderly deserve equal consideration and discussion. With the property market currently...

Advice for managing a small property business

The property sector is attractive to many people as one of the few ways of earning a very good living without having to acquire official qualifications or experience. However, the easy entry into establishing a property business does not mean it is all plain sailing from there. The property sector is a complex and challenging arena and many skills are required to effectively manage a small property...

Relocating for a New Job

Changing jobs can always be difficult, especially if it’s in a new area, or even still a new country, but producing a checklist can make the experience all the most pleasant! If you’re relocating then it’s more than likely that you’re going to need to sell your home, in order to finance a new one. That can always prove tricky and it’s a process that many find daunting....

The Property Game is Changing, but Who Are The Winners and Losers?

The way we buy, sell, let and rent property has changed dramatically over the past decade as new online alternatives and hybrid models have shaken up the status quo. Until relatively recently, traditional High Street agents essentially owned 99.9% of the market and it was commonly accepted that if you wanted to sell or let your property, you would pop down to your local High Street agent’s office...

Home Buying Myths Nobody Should Believe

Buying a first home is a really exciting time for all people involved but the truth is that there are many mistakes that can be done. Unfortunately, the internet is filled with a lot of information that is incorrect. At the same time, we have friends and family members that influence us in a negative way. What went great for one person is not necessarily a great idea in your case. Because of this, you...

How Flooring Affects Property Values

Whether you are building a new home or renovating your old one, the type of flooring matters. This is because the materials you choose can actually have a large impact on the resale value of your home. It is becoming more common for potential homeowners to consider the state of the floors when deciding between real estate. This is why floors that are made of hardwood Burlington in particular, can be in...

8 Tips for Preserving Your Sanity When Moving

Moving is a notoriously stressful task. It’s befuddling, the sheer amount of stuff a small family can accumulate over the course of several years. It’s even more befuddling to pack it all into small brown boxes suitable for travelling. Yes, moving is overwhelming. Here is a list of wonderful tips to make this complicated process a lot less stressful for you: 1.    Start...

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