Two years after the launch of George Osborne's flagship Help to Buy scheme, more than half of all English postcode are yet to see a single mortgage completion under Help to Buy.   A brand new interactive map, compiled by TotallyMoney.com (using the latest statistics from HM Treasury), has revealed that Help to Buy is yet to reach 60% of postcode areas in England. These Help to Buy...

Trying to sell your home? Get ready for a tough ride: buyers are a lot more demanding than they once were. Not only does the Internet mean that they can arm themselves with information about the local market and other homes in the area, but it also means that they can see your property whenever they like online. That on-demand attitude extends to in-person viewing too: they will expect you to show your...

While flat roofs are often made from simpler materials than pitched roofs and tend to be cheaper to construct, they can be prone to leaks and other common problems. Roof damage can be expensive, but if you know what issues are likely to occur you can work on preventing them – or if they’ve already happened, can fix them in the best way possible – so here are some handy...

Antique and vintage interiors have been replaced by modern and contemporary designs. Homes are decorated with a mix of patterns, colours, styles and even genres. Giving your home a vintage feel and look can seem daunting but it is easier than you think. Giving your home a vintage face-lift is a great way to transform your space and incorporate your modern look and feel with a vintage one. It's truly...

The summer is here again and everyone is looking forward to loads of sunshine, warmth and beautiful London scenery. However, there are certain things that must be done before you can deem yourself fully prepared for this amazing period. One of these is cleaning your house for the summer.  Here is a look at what you need to do. Clean the Windows One of the highlights of the summer months in London is...

Spring has sprung, which everyone will tell you means that it is the perfect time to buy or sell a house. The phenomenon even has a name: the "spring bounce".  A new survey from estate agency Move with Us reveals that April is considered the best month in the year to sell property by 33 per cent of agents. The second best month to sell property is March, with 25 per cent of the vote, followed by May,...

Working with a quality property management company such as Hamilton King Management is a great way to bring more value to your property portfolio. This is the reason why the best real estate investors emphasise on the need for upcoming investors to only work with the very best management firms. What are the benefits of working with these companies? Reduction in time consuming legal tussles It only takes...

Property photos are arguably the most important part of selling your home. Forget the words: pictures are worth a thousand of those. The price? That can be negotiated. The location you cannot change, but the right images can make any place look more appealing. A recent survey by Redfin found that more than three quarters of buyers (76.6 per cent) said that the number of photos is "very...

Tens of thousands of people from across the globe make the decision to invest in Canada every single year. With a robust, stable economy and a variety of economic and social opportunities, it is no wonder that Canada continues to grow in every major metric year after year. Despite a global recession and economic turmoil, Canada has remained largely insulated from the catastrophes, in part because success...

One of the major dilemmas facing homeowners who have recently purchased a new home is what to take and what to leave behind. This is often the case when downsizing as so many things bring back memories but the cost of hiring a removal company is contingent upon the amount of ‘stuff’ that needs to be carted along. If you find yourself in this situation, here are some suggestions that might...