The Bank of England recently paved the way for a future rate hike in the “coming months”, however given that the base rate is currently 0.25% and that any increase in the base rate would have to be fed through to savers rather than just charged to borrowers, this news is unlikely to send the former giddy with joy. In fact, in and of itself, it really does nothing to counter the view that...
On the surface, house prices in the UK are in a state of flux. After unprecedented growth through the preceding two decades, there are signs that the cost of buying a property is about to either stabilise or even come down. Partly fuelled by pre-Brexit anxiety, growth remains low, standing at 1.1% month-on-month according to the Halifax bank. These figures represent an increase in growth...
In the world of landlording, having tenants may seem like a catch-22: you can’t live with them but you can’t live without them. But that’s only true if you have bad tenants, not good ones. Therefore, the number one thing to do about bad tenants is to avoid them from the get go. That may seem harsh, but after all, you're not in the property management business to run a charity or to offer...
An office space needs a proper design so that it inspires the workforce behind it to do their best every day and to maintain a high level of productivity. That’s easier said than done for many businesses looking to freshen up their Corporate Suites appearance, but with the help of a couple of simple design ideas, any office space can become a welcoming environment that promotes positivity...
When it comes to home improvement, few of us know where to start. There are so many options and ideas out there, and all of your friends are sure to have suggestions. In the end, though, we all want to invest in home improvement projects that will increase the value of our homes further down the road. What you’ll want to look for then is the return on investment that different home improvement...
No matter which way you put it, buying a home is always an arduous and taxing process, even for the most seasoned homebuyers. But then you had the bright idea and decide to throw in “lakefront” into the plethora of “must haves” and the process get’s intricate and complex real quick. Fortunately for you, real estate agents who regularly deal with lakefront properties can guide...
The last thing you want when you’re planning a nice long break is to be stressed about the security of your home while you’re gone. We all know that with nobody in them, homes can fall prey to accidents, vandalism, or intruders, and we can spend time fretting about whether we did enough to secure our homes instead of enjoying a well-earned break. If you’re leaving your home for an...
There is a long and stressful process you need to go through before you can finally decide on buying a home. Purchasing a property is never easy, but worth the wait and money you are going to spend for it. Also, it could be more convenient and easier for you to buy one with the help of your family. If you purchase a home with any of your family members, make it a point to discuss everything clearly...
Rugs are a great way adding both style and comfort to your property. This is especially true if you have wood or tiled floors as they will bring back that homely comfortable atmosphere. If you’re looking to sell on or rent out a property then first impressions are everything. A rug is therefore a fantastic way of making your home look and feel more expensive by introducing layers and textures that...
If you have property that you are renting or that you would wish to rent in the future, you probably don’t see the value of having home security systems installed for a place in which you don’t even live. Regardless of that detail, it’s still property that you own or are in charge of, meaning that if something were to happen to it, you would be the one that suffers the most. The period...
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