2016

Having a small bedroom presents a challenge. This is the room that you need to get right if you’re going to be able to relax and enjoy a good night’s sleep. But, if you feel cramped and cluttered then this is highly unlikely to be achieved. Yet you don’t have to just grin and bear it. A small room presents a challenge but this can be overcome. Here are six top tips to make your small...

Real estate in Melbourne is a hot topic, as always, with house prices steadily increasing and showing no signs of slowing down. If you happen to own a house, this can be an exciting time, as you might be sitting on a metaphorical gold mine. One problem, however, is whether or not your house will actually sell. If you are based in St Kilda and you search for “realestate st kilda agents”, will...

  Buying a new home can be one of the most exciting times in a person's life. Regardless of how nice the house is, chances are, there are a few changes that can be made to make it look even better. There are a few quick jobs that you can do to make your home look even better when you move in. #1 Change the Locks When you first move in, you should change your locks. You never know who the previous...

Homes that are subjected to high levels of humidity over a long period of time can suffer serious damage, which often requires expensive repairs. There are other times when repairs just aren’t possible if the humidity is left unchecked for years without taking precautions to keep the air within a range of less than 60%. While there are countries that have high rates of humidity due to warm,...

If you are in the process of getting your home ready to list it for sale, there are two major areas that bear special consideration. The first is the outside of your home because this is the first thing any prospective buyer will see - and if they don’t like what they see, chances are they will never venture inside to see what the actual house looks like. Once you’ve gotten your buyers inside,...

Business growth in Hull is surging. Having been hit hard by the decline in its traditional industrial base in the 60s 70s and 80s - not least the fishing and associated industries - it has taken East Yorkshire’s largest city a while to re-establish itself. But re-establish itself it has. In addition to an established manufacturing base and the petro-chemical industry, Hull has become a leader at...

If you’re thinking of putting your house up for sale, you’re probably planning to redecorate in order to get it ready for viewings with any potential buyers. If it’s been a while since you last repainted or decorated in your home, changing the décor is probably going to be necessary when it comes to improving your chances of getting a good sale. When renovating and redecorating...

The internet has changed practically every aspect of our lives, particularly the way we shop. Making it easy to browse and buy everything from groceries to cars and electrical appliances to houses; you can find everything you could possibly dream of on the internet. Millions of people log on to the internet every single day, looking to make some kind of purchase. Estate agents have noticed a significant...

“Exciting”, “the heart of the action”, “multicultural”, “world-class” – these and other phrases are so often used to describe the cultural capitals of London and New York. On the opposite sides of the Atlantic though they may be, both of these cities have a great deal in common when it comes to things like lifestyle, employment opportunities and...

Wondering if now is a good to sell your home? According to Real Estate experts, the answer is probably yes. This is because demand for houses currently outstrips supply. Another rising trend is to sell to legitimate cash for homes companies that specialize in buying homes immediately the way they are - even if they are dirty and have things that need to be fixed. Demand is Higher than Supply The...