There are many reasons why moving to a smaller home may be the right solution for you. Perhaps the house is just too big for your needs now that the children have all fled the nest or you’re struggling with rising utility bills and the general upkeep of the house and garden. For retired homeowners who are asset rich but cash poor, downsizing may be a clever way to release some of the capital from...
November 2018
British people need at least £260,000 to retire without money worries, says a recent report in The Independent. The plummet in interest rates and an increase in life expectancy have both had a considerable impact on the retirement sums. With less savings and the prospect of a lengthy retirement, retirees are pondering how to maintain the standard of living they have enjoyed whilst...
Congratulations! You’ve saved enough money to finally be able to purchase a house or even commercial property. It’s one of the most important milestones that one can reach in a lifetime. Whether you’re buying your first home or investing in a commercial building, you’re going to be shelling out a lot of money at once. A piece of real property is one of the biggest purchases that...
“Old is gold,” goes an old saying. True to those words, some houses that were built several years ago remain strong. Owners of such homes treasure them so much that even if you give them a modern castle, they would instead do whatever they can to improve their old house. Although it is not an easy job to turn an old house in an attractive modern home, that does not mean it is impossible....
House rehab is a very lucrative part of the process. However, it has its ups and downs when it comes to the financial aspect of the job. Now people may have different approaches to these but I still hold that having a budget on this is the most important approach. Get to have a budget and I will show you how in this ten little steps. 1. Evaluate the property This is necessary so as to know what you are...
It's a trying time for UK homeowners, especially those deciding whether to buy or sell property. One thing that both the Leave and Remain camps can both agree on is that there's likely to be some form of economic volatility when Britain leaves the EU in 2019. One piece of good news is that the housing market has proved fairly resilient so far. It's true that property prices have dropped somewhat but the...
Are you looking to sell your house as quickly and smoothly as possible? We have ten fantastic ideas to help get you there faster! Remove Any Clutter An untidy house that’s full-to-bursting will often create a poor first impression. Remember, potential buyers will make up their mind about a home quickly, so make sure that all clutter is removed in advance. This also makes it easier for visitors to...
If you are thinking about putting your home on the market, you should be concerned with how good it looks and the level of curb appeal that it has. Curb appeal, simply put, is the level of attractiveness of your home for passers by or neighbors. Everyone wants their home to look nice, but when you are selling there are things that you should do to make sure that your home looks its best. Many...
Congratulations, you're ready to buy a new home! You've decided that you're tired of your old property, or you finally want to break free from your parent's home. However, before you can start exploring new real estate options, it's crucial to make sure that you know what you're getting into. Buying a home is a huge and expensive commitment and not something that you should be taking lightly....
Barrie City Guide The city of Barrie is believed to be 34th largest among the cities in Canada. It has a population of slightly more than 150, 000 people living and working within the city. Barrie is situated in Central Ontario, Canada along the western shores of Lake Simcoe. With an area of 76.99 square kilometers for the city, 171.53 square kilometers for Urban and 897.47 square-kilometers for the...