2020

5 handy hints and tips for first-time buyers Making the decision to buy your first home can be both exciting and daunting. There are many things you need to consider so it can feel like a bit of a minefield. We've put together 5 handy hints and tips to help make your first-time buyer journey a bit easier. Deposit and mortgage The bigger the deposit you can save, the better your loan to...

Expanding Your Contracting Business  Many small business owners remain small due to one simple fact, they limit their exposure. Marketing and advertising is not an option, it's a necessity. You can have the best mousetrap in the world but if no one knows about it, you might as well not even be in business. In construction, contractors often have a basic storefront and hand out their business...

There are lots of people these days who make a very good income by buying property and then renting it out to those that need to find a home but cannot get onto the property ladder. And there are also those who decide to invest in property abroad and then rent it out on short term lets to those who are travelling on business or for pleasure and need somewhere to stay for the duration of their trip. If you...

Investing In P2P Loans For Beginners   P2P loans are an investment opportunity that anyone looking to invest money for the first-time or perhaps hasn’t tried peer to peer loans before, should give it a go. It’s becoming a very popular way of investing because it’s something that can be done by pretty much anyone, no matter how little or how much you have to invest. They are...

An Essential Guide to Garage Conversion If you have a garage that is not being used for anything important except as storage for unwanted belongings, you can convert it into a beautiful usable space that will not only boost the market value of your property but also provide an extra room for your home. In fact, there are just so many things you can convert your garage into – a...

5 Great Benefits Of DIY Home Improvement   DIY home improvements are gaining traction among homeowners who wish to improve their properties by doing small projects one at a time. Especially those who have some spare time on their hands, they are attracted to the idea of undertaking DIY home improvement because there are a lot of available and free resources on the Internet these...

 Key Ways to Sell Your International Property Fast Owning an international property can be a good investment. However, due to one reason or another, there may come a time when you need to sell it and do it as quickly as possible. But how can you do that? There are some tricks you can apply to help speed up the selling process and gain more interest from the right people. This...

Making the Most of the Outdoor Space in your Property Whether you have several acres of land as part of your property or simply a back yard, there are plenty of options to use this space to its maximum potential. Decking/Patio Area Having a patio area is a great option if you have the space. It does not have to be huge to be somewhere to entertain with a barbecue or even just drinks. Most...

Tips For Cleaning Your Home Before Selling   There are a number of reasons you may want or need to sell your house - you could be upsizing to a new home or moving away from the area. Whatever your reason for selling, you’ll want to ensure that you get the best price possible. Why leave money on the table if a few small things can potentially add many thousands of dollars to your end...

Make Ready vs. Maintenance Cleaning and Why  You and your family are finally ready to sell your house and move in to the dream home you have been eyeing for quite some time. What’s the next step? It is time to contact a professional house cleaning service and ask them to do a make ready cleaning. A make ready cleaning is a key term in the cleaning industry for a deep clean. Usually the house is...