Prime property markets are expensive, but they are also expanding. Buyers who cannot afford the top tier areas naturally turn their attention to the most affordable neighbour. This shift towards up-and-coming postcodes drives prices in those areas up, creating more prime markets. Indeed, the total value of homes across the UK has risen £543 billion in the past...

  If you are looking to invest in a property, which you will later rent, then there are a lot of things to consider. The area will play an important role in the success of your house rental, so you need to consider this carefully. We have teamed up with Mighty House, a leading property landlord company which is based in Lancaster, to give you the best reasons to choose the North West! It’s...

 When you’re moving out of a rented property, chances are that you’re going to have clean the house to get it ready for the new tenants. You also need to make sure you get as much of your deposit back as possible and the best way to do that is to give the house back to the landlord in as best condition as possible.  There are two ways you can do the end of tenancy cleaning....

The search for a new home today most often begins on the internet, as it allows one to have instant results and much faster results than how things used to be in the past. All you really need is easy access to the web and you will easily find a lot of properties without too much effort involved. You may easily find virtual tours above all things, as well as interior photos, information on the neighborhood,...

  Your holiday home can be an indispensable source of relaxation during the year. When it comes to selling the property, though, its value is determined by more objective criteria. As well as its location and size, the condition of a home is a key factor in its worth.   Nonetheless, research last year from The iProperty Company found that over half of British holiday...

As the prices for power consumption continue to rise, there is a strong need for people to reduce their use of electricity in order to avoid paying a hefty price. Finding the right ways to reduce the electricity that you consume may be too hard for some, especially those who are operating in the comforts of their own home offices. It is possible to power your house for less, but it would require a whole...

I’ll start right out by saying that the answer is usually “no”. But there are exceptions. Retirement accounts are like . . . I don’t know . . . delicious pork barbeque. Once you’ve put all the necessary ingredients on to cook, you don’t have to mess with it a great deal. Time and heat do the rest. Replace “pork” with “money” and “heat”...

One month into 2015, if you are still sticking with your new year's resolution, you should be proud. For those trying to sell their home this year, though, there is no choice but to continue with the long-term plan. As new contenders enter the market, spurred on by their own goal, you will have to maintain your momentum to avoid being overtaken. February is the perfect time, therefore, to perform a...

Estate agent contracts are not just complex, they can cost you time and money. Therefore, you need do all you can to understand what you are signing. The agents want your business so feel free to challenge anything you are not comfortable with. Here are some tips to help you.   Don’t accept percentages on face value   When you accept a percentage without working out the actual amount it...

If you are selling your home in the UK this year, there is one thing affecting the market that you will be all too aware of: the 2015 general election. Uncertainty always surrounds an upcoming vote, as any new party could introduce a drastic new policy that could change the property market or economy significantly. This year, with housing a hot issue in the political debate, the impact...