The ONS recently reports a 0.2% decrease in residential rental values across London in the 12 months to June 2018. This was the second consecutive month London rent prices have fallen over the course of a year since September 2012 - that’s almost eight years ago. This represents a possibly significant turning point in the London rental market. Property industry economic cycles - the range of peaks...
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When it is time to move into your new house, you’ll need to take special care of your biggest furniture pieces. While most small items are boxed into like-sized, stackable units, large furniture requires extra planning and equipment. Professional movers are worth the investment because your largest furniture is most likely the costliest that you own. Movers have the equipment and expertise to keep...
When thinking about exterior shading, the days of ropes, pulleys and heavy canvas sheeting are thankfully behind us. This was a time when rope tangles and squeaky mechanisms challenged even the strongest of people, yet we endured the obvious inconvenience, as our desire for shading overruled everything else. Our forefathers accepted that shading wasn’t meant to be attractive and covering the space...
If your house is on a large plot of land, you might be wondering what to do with it. Thankfully, having extra land gives you a number of different options, and some of these could even provide you with an extra income. So let's have a look at a few ideas. Sell it to developers This is probably one of the more simple ways to get a load of extra money from your additional land. If it's in an area where...
Today more than ever, people are concerning themselves with things like green living, eco-housing and other ways to help the environment. If you've got similar concerns, you might want to use one of these tips to help convert your home into a more environmentally friendly space. Even though some of these ideas can cost money to install, many of them are actually very cost-effective in the long term. That...
If you're looking to sell your property soon or just want to add some value to it, you might think the only real way is to have an extension built. While this often adds the most value, it's not the only way. Some of these methods are much more affordable and could help add more to your house value than they cost to do, making them a worthwhile expenditure. Let's have a look at them. 1. Install...
Montana, often referred to as “The Treasure State” and the “Big Sky Country”, is the fourth largest state in the country by area. It is the third least densely populated state and also the eighth least populous. Well known for its picturesque landscape, this is where movies such as “A River Runs Through It” and “The Horse Whisperer” were filmed. If you,...
The art of landscaping requires time, patience, and plenty of practice. However, it is not impossible for a beginner to achieve amazing things. The main thing to remember is that it may take several tries with plenty of trial and error, but a great thing will happen if you do not give up. When first deciding to try your hand at landscaping, it is vital to learn the basics before going any further with...
Buying your first home can be quite a thrilling experience. You are so excited to own your dream home finally, but then again you feel overwhelmed by the whole process of finding, buying and finally moving into the house. Buying a new home should not be a difficult process. Here are 7 things you need know before buying a new house. Home Buying is a Process Buying a new house is not a short process. It...
The property market can be a tricky thing. The national headlines are full of stories of rising house prices and buyers fighting over properties, so if you are looking to sell your house fast, why isn’t your property selling? If you’re struggling to find a buyer for your property, we’ll look at why your property hasn’t sold and help you make the changes needed to bag a...