Moving day can be pretty stressful. It’s not easy selling your home, then packing up everything you own and transporting it to another location. It’s even more difficult if you have kids involved. Now not only are you moving your own things, but you need to keep an eye on your kids at the same time. It’s all very overwhelming, and if you aren’t careful, it can quickly become too...
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Congratulations! You are finally moving into the lavish house you craved for all these years. That is what brought you here. Where to start the search of your dream house is the first question. The cost of land is exceedingly subject to the area and neighborhood that the plot of land, house, or apartment suite is arranged in. Add the importance of an architect to that, who remains the sole design expert...
Most homeowners across the UK have heard of Japanese knotweed. Known for being fast-growing, resilient and exceptionally difficult to remove, the discovery of the plant is often treated as a kind of death sentence for the associated property. To add to the issue, the majority of mortgage lenders refuse to finance a home if Japanese knotweed is within a certain range of the walls, promoting the idea that...
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...
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...