Getting a foreign property in places like France and Spain is the dream for many people but you have to be careful so this article aims to give you some solid information to make the transactions, legal implements and the move, go smoothly. First of all, it is vital to know that a UK resident individual buying any kind of property abroad is still going to be exposed to UK tax on that property. This...
March 2019
Did you know that within a 24 hour period the Sun is able to generate more energy than the entire population would consume in 27 years? Solar power can provide an unlimited source of energy, with the sun producing enough to power everything on Earth, cleanly and without damaging the planet. By transforming this continuous energy into electricity, solar panels need no fuel, and don’t release any...
Renting from a private owner is the most realistic and cost-effective way to live for millions of UK residents. With the rising cost of property ownership, particularly in large cities, many feel as though renting is a smarter choice than trying to join the property ladder. According to recent studies, the number of renters throughout the UK is expected to continue a steady rise over the next several...
There are times when the "do-it-yourself" mentality provides good savings and brings efficiency. There are also times when that kind of mentality holds the potential of creating problems. Moving the family or office to a new location fits in the latter category. “I love that we help companies and homeowners through one of the most stressful times, says Matt Schwartzberg, an executive at New York...
Everyone craves for a beautifully designed outdoor space. This adds more to the aesthetic appeal of the house. This can be done in many ways but hiring the right landscaping company can help in increase the overall value of the home. They ensure that a beautiful landscape can be achieved. However, there are hundreds of companies out there providing similar service. This makes it difficult for the...
You are undoubtedly going to feel on edge and a bit out of sorts as you wait impatiently to hear the results of your loan modification. This is a stressful time to say the least because you have so much riding on this decision. In fact, it’s going to determine whether you’ll be able to keep living in your home or not. Not too stressful and scary, right? Sure it isn’t. So, when weeks...
Being friends with the Queen, drinking endless amounts of tea, and residing in a castle, are all things stereotypically associated with being British. However, we all know that realistically, being British means being incredibly defensive of your accent, popping to a beer garden at the nearest sign of sun, and having a longstanding obsession with the property market. We’ve all gawked at the vast...
All of us like to renovate our houses at some point in time. Many of us do it one room at a time mainly due to the costs involved or out of a need for maintenance. No matter what you are doing, like simple bathrooms renovations in St Kilda or cheap en-suite renovations in Melbourne, the job should be done in the most efficient way. It is important to get it right since mistakes made while renovating can...
Many people want to live in Sydney. It’s one of the best city in the whole world to live in. It has forests, beaches, parks, museums, major art scenes plus you can commute via a ferry that gives you the moment to enjoy the beautiful sights of the city while you travel. It’s the city with the most population across Australia so it means that it’s the busiest. It’s also the most...
Every house owner, no doubt is pleased whenever the house is tidy and free of debris. In fact, it is not farfetched to say that a house is at it's best when it is tidy. Keeping an apartment at its best requires conscious effort and determination coupled with consistency. Different processes and activities go into keeping a house tidy. There is a time for dusting, mowing, cleaning, washing, the list goes...