It is always great to have a revamp and redesign of your home, but not every living space is appropriate for a complete overhaul. Sometimes there are little touches that you can do in order to make things flow will better, add some life, and reinvigorate the space. In this article will take a look for ideas that work; ideas that are tried and tested, and can work for you too. Use a focal point Any...

The mystery continues concerning the horrific gassing and burglary of Jenson Button and his  wife Jessica Michibata. The couple lost over a million dollars worth of belongings including a $525,000 engagement ring. The method used by the burglars has come into question with a statement from The Royal College of Anaesthetists issuing a statement some time ago concerning how difficult it was to use a gas...

Rapper 50 Cent needs someone to quickly lease his Connecticut estate, it could be an opportunity of a lifetime for someone with the funds to cover the rent of the estate valued at $8.3 million estate. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson ranked No. 4 on this year’s Forbes Five–a list of the wealthiest hip-hop artists that appeared in the May 25th, 2015 issue of FORBES magazine. It was his...

Who are the New Property Owners in London’s Most Exclusive Borough? Mayfair is known as one of the most luxurious and exclusive boroughs in London, but the demographic of the neighbourhood has been changing. Who now has addresses in this high-end London borough? Mayfair has started to become a resort village for the young and the super-rich. Many wealthy 20 and 30 somethings have started to move to...

The number of UK mortgages in serious arrears is at its lowest level since the global economic crisis of 2008. For lenders, buyers and homeowners alike this can only be good news; the housing market is recovering and people are regaining the financial stability they need to maintain their monthly mortgage payments. In the first quarter of 2014, there were 138,200 loans in arrears of at least 2.5% of the...

How often do you hear someone say, “I brought a brand furniture set the other day, I had to assembly it myself and it cost xxx amount”? I bet you probably hear it as often as I do, which means a lot! Now however, there’s a new trendy way of buying furniture and it doesn’t require hours of walking through a massive furniture store and self-assembly. Buying vintage furniture is one of...

US home sales are on the up, as consumer confidence in the improving economy helped to fuel demand from buyers. With limited supply in certain areas, prices are also climbing, creating good conditions for those hoping to fetch a healthy sum for their property. According to the National Association of Realtors, 40 per cent of homes sold in April 2015 met or topped their asking price....

  When you are looking to buy a property, first impressions count. After all, if you see a house that looks shabby, you will be inclined to pass it by. So to make your property stand out, you will need to make it appealing to the buyer from the outset. How can you do this? Here we look at some simple ways to improve your curb appeal and make your home more marketable. Does Your Garden Need a...

Finding the perfect property is about discovering that sublime mix of affordability, needs met, and location. That makes it sound pretty simple. I’ll leave you to figure out the second and third points in that short list. What I want to discuss is the first one: affordability. The price you are able to pay (or shall I say, the price that you should pay) is not determined by the list price of your...

According to a study by Age UK, one fifth of people make alterations to their homes in preparation for old age.  The main reason given for why these improvements were made was to maintain independence and remain in their home.  The majority of people who neglected to make improvements said that they did not want to think about getting older, however planning ahead could save a lot of stress and...