Although it’s now the fourth month of 2017, The Land Registry – the only definitive source of actual property transactions and prices paid data – has only recently published the complete data of housing activity for 2016. Although it may seem a long time to wait for it, because it is the only true reflection of exactly what was paid, what was sold and when, it is definitely worth some...

Home building or renovation projects can be really tough and time-consuming, but don’t you just love how rewarding looking at the finish product is? As far as the outside aspect of our homes goes, the roof is a very important component. If you’re unsure how you should proceed when choosing the color of your roofing shingles, keep on reading to find out the five most important tips that will...

If you’re a professional landlord, one of the most important decisions you need to take is whether to use the services of a property management company. You may think you can manage on your own, and perhaps you can, but if you have a large portfolio of properties, or a property that’s made up of five, ten or more flats, you may welcome some professional assistance. In this article, we look at...

Unless you are a billionaire property development cum politician, your home is probably the most expensive asset that you own.  Think about it, cars have a lifespan of just a few years, and how many people do you know who are collecting rare works of art?  However, there is one, often understated downside to home ownership.  It is that homes tend to blackholes for money.  Sure, you...

This infographic will tell you in in reverse order the hardest universities to get into, they have based this on how much UCAS points it takes to get into each university, School PR company GK have included universities such as the University of Bath, Durham University and the University of Cambridge. Please see the infographic below for even more...

This extremely knowledgeable infographic from Aston James Surveyors London will walk you through some ways that can boost the value of your home, such as living near any public transport or living near any local schools. This infographic will also take you through things that can lower the value of your home such as having noisy neighbours or living near any...

Where are the best places to visit in the UK? This infographic from Mayday travel coach hire London will walk you through the best locations in the UK, these locations include places such as London, Cornwall and Blackpool. All three have so many tourist attractions and so much history so it any of these would be a perfect destination for a family...

Should you heat your home with oil or gas, electric or renewables? If you’re one of the 4 million households not connected to mains gas and/or electricity, this is a question you may find interesting. In most cases, the heating system will already be in place when you buy your home, but heating oil is an option you should definitely consider. Here are 5 compelling reasons why it’s a good...

The home that has a really high curb appeal will bring in higher prices and will be sold much faster. Simple tasks like replacing the vinyl siding will not get the job done. Beautifying and maintenance tasks are those that will create a huge difference. What you should realize is that how the home looks when viewed from the street will potentially add thousands to overall value while drastically cutting...

When you buy a home you do want to be sure that the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system works properly. That is because when this is not the case you can easily end up faced with huge repair costs and lower home temperature efficiency. Buying something that does not work well will automatically make the investment really bad. The good news is that you can easily get a home inspection...