When we have children, one of the things we often look forward to the most is decorating the nursery. Something about getting the baby’s room ready for them makes it all seem real in a way few other things do. Yet, your child doesn’t want a nursery for long. Before you know it, they are developing their own personality and style and want a different bedroom. Then, a few years later, they’ll change...
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If you have started to venture into the home rental business, you've probably already asked yourself if you should hire a property manager. You probably also know the financial rewards that come with managing a rental. Yet, rentals take a lot of time and effort. You can do it yourself, but this often isn't practical--especially if you are interested in expanding. This is where the right property...
Landlords, how long do your tenancies tend to last? Rentals are, by their nature, fleeting compared with the lifespan of a homeowner and it was reported in 2016 that the average tenure is 18 months. The unsettled nature of renters can be attributed to many factors and isn’t always anything to do with the property; but there are steps you can take to ensure that you aren’t waiting long (if at...
The median price of a UK home value is £234,794 which is up 0.7% since December 2016 according to stats and reporting on Gov.Uk. East of London has the largest growth of around 9.4% within the past year. It’s safe to say that we’re well beyond the troubles of the 2007/2008 financial crisis and on our way to an incredible opportunity to build wealth from our home investments. The idea...
It can seem impossible to create a bathroom that’s on-trend and safe in equal measures, but beautiful doesn’t have to mean impractical. Get the best of both worlds and turn your family bathroom into a stylish haven with these 4 simple tips: 1. Storage Out of reach or lockable storage (or both, in fact!) provides a safe place to tuck away any medicines or toiletries, which are potentially...
As residents of the British Isles, we’re quite lucky in a way to have such a wide variety of options available when it comes to investing in property. There are many major cities spread around the country and each of which can offer something different. With this, the choice can be almost too much in some cases and knowing just where to look can be a challenge. So, to make this easier for you, in...
As homeowners we will do pretty much anything to make our abodes appealing to us and our friends and neighbors. The front of our homes are especially important when trying to make a good impression in the neighborhood. Or maybe you are trying to sell your home. If that’s the case then curb appeal is even more important. In today’s world where most homes are found on real estate websites, the...
Moving into a new place no matter how nice the actual property is and how excited you were when your property manager recommended it to you. That’s because moving all of your things from one place to another, not to mention the lifestyle change can be quite the tiring experience. If you’re about to change your home in favor of something bigger and better, or just something different, make sure...
Deciding that you want to get a building is a tough decision, but once you decide that, you are faced with the next big choice: Hiring a builder which can do justice to your vision and deliver what you expect. People make the same mistakes while looking for the best builders in Surrey and anywhere else. We have listed these mistakes for you, so, avoid committing these...
When getting ready to sell your home, it is critical that you understand the market. One of the most effective ways to do this is to determine what in your home actually needs to be remodeled to increase its curb appeal and overall value. While it definitely requires an investment to consider remodeling certain portions of your house, doing this in an intelligent way can increase the amount of money you...