There’s a certain charm about living in an old, rustic home, particularly if it’s a protected building or somewhere of historical importance. That said, aging buildings tend to be rather expensive to run thanks to old heating systems and such like, but there are ways to bring costs down – and here’s how. Invest in underfloor heating If your radiators take forever to heat up and...

Bedrooms are often the most cluttered room in the house with tons of items that are usually of little use. Spring time is here which means it is a great time to do a little spring cleaning and start de-cluttering your home. 1. Multiple Wardrobes and DressersYou may think you need two wardrobes but you probably could do with just the one. You don’t have to dispose of your excess furniture, simply...

The spring bounce is a phenomenon that is observed in housing markets every year, as demand from buyers and activity from sellers jumps. While common consensus dictates that the first few months of the year is the best time to list your property on the market, is the housing myth true? We round up four reasons why March is a good time to sell your home. 1. Warmer weather With March comes...

Carpet style is really not too dissimilar to fashion trends. As time goes on the trends change, what is fashionable becomes unfashionable, and before you know it your wardrobe and the carpet you once loved are out of date. Like carpets wall-coverings evolve and change with the trends. In the 1980s wallpaper was at its height in popularity, and now it is so out of style it is almost impossible to find. The...

Moving to the other side of your hometown can be more stress-inducing than a calculus exam performed at gunpoint – so just imagine the headaches involved in moving to the other side of the world. You’ll have to travel back and forth on long haul flights as you pick a property, obtain the appropriate visas, find an international removal company and establish a whole new set of friends and...

Spring is upon us - and with it comes a wave of house-hunters, as the market prepares for the busy buying season. As demand rebounds, though, so does your competition, as a growing number of sellers aim to take advantage of the peak period.  Spring is therefore the best time to sell your home, but it is important to make sure your home will stand out. Updating your listing is...

So you’ve decided to finally visit the capital of England, London, and your thinking about some of the districts and regions that you’d like to see whilst your staying there. One of the regions you should certainly go to is Marylebone in central London. With lots of stunning views and great shops to visit, Marylebone is fast becoming a tourist favourite. However, you can steal a march on the...

When it comes to trying to find a buyer for your home, everyone thinks they know the best thing to do. From friends and family to even work colleagues, it is impossible to mention selling your home without someone offering suggestions or advice. Even the Internet is full of tips to help sell your home. What nobody tells you, though, is what not to do. From prices to taking...

Buying a property is pretty darn stressful. You’ve got to figure out every facet of your soon-to-be home, hope it’s as much of a fixer-upper as you assume, sign up for monthly mortgage repayments (your hand quivering as you sign) and spend hundreds of pounds searching for the perfect interior design choices. But what about when you’re on the hunt for a premises you’ll stay in...

Today throughout the world much of what has happened during the after effects of the American meltdown known as the great recession and the slowing economies in Europe is just a bleak memory. There are pockets of problems here and there throughout these countries, but there is hope. New growth is springing up around the world. Some countries, in particular, have more sustained growth than others. Brazil is...