Tenants these days are quite demanding. They look for value for money and thus expect the landlord to provide them with a range of facilities. Apart from must have utilities such as electricity, gas, and water supply, there are certain other requirements that tenants look for. Listed below are some such services. If you planning to invest on real estate, make sure to add the following costs to your budget...

  The largest luxury apartment in Central London has been put up for sale, and it could be yours for just under 16 million GBP   This one-of-a-kind flat features the largest rooms and the highest ceilings (a spacious 11ft from the floor no less) currently available in any Mayfair property. It also boasts not one but two living areas, three large bedrooms with accompanying ensuites, a family...

Think back to the first time you moved with your parents. The scene, for many people, is a familiar one. Maybe Mom or Dad rented a big truck, and gradually loaded it full of your family’s things, wrapping furniture in blankets, and jamming the whole thing full till you were ready to lumber on over to the new house. Maybe the new house was nearby, or maybe it was in another state. Whatever the case,...

Is your house in desperate need of a lick of paint, are the carpets looking worn and faded and are the rooms full of furnishings that look like they were handed down from your great grandparents? If so it is probably on your mind that you would like to decorate and update your home so that it is a place you enjoy spending time in again.   However, just because you want to decorate your house,...

London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. More than two million people visited London last year, and the tourism industry is very well developed in this city. However, one important thing that you should know about London is that it is also ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world. There are only a handful of motels and hotels that offer cheap accommodation in this...

The UK should have 10 million homes with solar panels before 2020 if the Government is to fulfil its renewable energy targets. In order to hit these targets the Government is incentivising homeowners with huge savings on their energy bills and tax free cash earnings.   The government is rumoured to be considering the future of these incentives as experts are now suggesting that solar pays for itself...

If you’re looking to sell your house and looking to increase the value of it as much as you can, one place not to overlook is your garden.  Giving your garden a wow factor can add significant sums to your property’s value. A garden that is well-designed and looked after is a real plus when it comes to attracting potential buyers.  It really helps make your property stand out, and can...

Preparing your home for viewers is important. It will not only ensure your property is sold faster, but can potentially add thousands of pounds to your value   Declutter   Get rid of all the excess stuff that has accumulated in every nook and cranny. Put it in storage or give it to a friend   People need to be able to envisage what the property would look like if they were living...

The Renaissance is a period in history that leaves behind a rich cultural heritage. Stretching from the 14th to 17th centuries, its influence is still celebrated today in a number of fields, not least the world of art. From fabulous frescoes to stunning ceilings and terracotta floors – we can glimpse this world in palaces and museums yet, increasingly, the period is enjoying its own, you guessed it,...

Designed for people aged 55 and over, the flexible lifetime mortgage it is partly responsible for equity release sales rocketing by 36% since 2013.    It is ideal if you own your property, are asset-rich and want to access to this wealth in a flexible, safe way without having to sell your property and move. The facts about flexible lifetime mortgages 1. With this flexible plan, you...