May 2019

Buying a house is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. So, before deciding upon a property to call home, it’s important to really think about the costs involved. As well as the mortgage and deposit, there’s a few other expenses you’ll need to factor into your decision. Below, we’ll look at some of the unknown costs that come with buying a house that you need to...

A comprehensive list of considerations before putting your property up for short-term rental, including your financial goals, vacation rental insurance, being available for guests and more. If you own a home that you’re thinking of converting to a rental, have you considered going short-term rather than looking for a commitment from a long-term tenant? According to the Vacation Rental Management...

If you’re wondering what a mortgage CRM is, then you’re on the same boat is most home buyers. In short, a crm is a “Customer Relations Management System”, and a mortgage crm is a system designed specifically for the mortgage process. Why A Mortgage CRM Matters Most people buy homes using loans. Getting a loan can either be nightmarish or relaxed - it really just depends on...

  As a father of four little children, I am inherently obsessed with their security and safety. When they were just tiny, the main focus was locking up chemicals, adding outlet covers throughout the house, and childproofing the sharp objects. However, as they get older and more mobile, I have become more concerned about threats from the outside. Granted, in our modern societies, the threat of a...

As much as you would like your home to be safe for your family, the reality is that no home is 100% safe. There are many dangers in your home that you are probably not even aware of, and these health hazards don’t always come in the form of something you can see or perceive at first glance, which makes them even more of a threat. One of these unseen health hazards that poses a serious risk to your...

Credits to Trusty Joe You want a secure home, but the idea of hiring the pros to install a new security system sounds expensive. You can install this yourself, right? There are loads of options on the market for DIY smart security. From a simple fake camera to the whole kit-and-kaboodle, your options are pretty much limitless. If you are considering home security make sure that you have adequate...

Tech savvy, socially conscious and avocado obsessed—the millennial generation makes up a quarter of the UK’s entire population. And, as such a large cohort, they’re influencing everything from consumer patterns, banking practices and workplace attitudes. And they’re about to make their mark in the housing market. But, unlike previous generations who benefited from more prosperous...

    So you’re thinking of buying your first property, perhaps to live in, or as an investment property. This is a huge step, and one which will likely put you on the road to long-term financial security. Buying into real estate is a great investment for your future. However, you are probably feeling a little daunted and maybe even overwhelmed by the whole process. There is certainly a...

Just like weddings, new moms are exited about having their baby that they start making plans even when the baby has many months to go. Women can be rational to budget when buying items for their baby. They actually want to have two or more items that the store thinks they should have at home when waiting for their babies to be born.  Therefore, we are going to look at the baby's room essentials so...

Building your own home is the dream of many of us. Who wouldn't want to choose exactly how and where their home should be? A self-build gives you the chance to build a home with your personality stamped all over it. So we’ve put together some tips to help you make your self-build as unique as you are. Start With A Vision To get a self-build project right, you need to have a clear vision in place...