Selling your home is no easy business, but your work is not done when you sign the dotted line to transfer your property: then you have to tell everyone you have moved house. Who you gonna call? We round up the 15 essential contacts you need in your diary to sort out all the moving house details that everyone forgets. 1. Bank Nobody wants their bank statement going to a stranger, so be...

The Little House Company chatted with their home sellers to find out the differences between men and women when they are finding a new home, in an attempt to find out what's really going on in the minds of buyers when house hunting. The results where surprising so let’s have look in this super...

Selling your house is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life, so it’s important to try and make the property sell quickly and for the right price. And as fabulous as your property may be indoors, the outside will make the first impression, and can put viewers off at the outset before they’ve even set foot through the door. Here are three absolute musts for getting the exterior...

If you are planning to sell your property, be it at some point in the future or in the short term an incredibly effective way to improve the saleability of your property and make it more appealing to prospective buyers, is to go green and invest in upgrading parts of your home to be more eco-friendly. With the ever-increasing costs of utilities – particularly your Gas and Electric bills – one...

As a city with a gleaming future, Dubai holds much potential for those looking to invest into the property market. Emerging as one of the main business hubs for the Persian Gulf, Dubai is also a huge hit with tourists thanks to its contemporary and innovative architecture.  Picking the right place in Dubai could be a very shrewd investment, but like most places in the world, there are some factors...

Lenders across the UK are looking for new business and fixed rate mortgages have continued to fall.  For buyers, there may be a little flexibility around but for borrowers who are looking to remortgage, it may be a good idea to wait. We take a look at some of the factors that influence mortgage pricing and how you can recognise signs that rates are about to rise. Factors that affect mortgage...

Research conducted in 2003 showed that only 40% of first time buyers considered security when buying their first home.  These are interesting stats when you consider that new homeowners are twice as likely to be burgled as those that have been living in a property for over a year.  These stats may sound worrying, but if you take the time to assess the area you are moving to, and the security...

Retirement living should be about enjoying your golden years in a place that suits your needs. When you first look around a community, it might seem ideal, but things may change when you live there.  To help prevent against issues, use the following checklist for choosing retirement housing as a guide: Photo by Scott Jacob Aim For Community When looking for an ideal retirement community, look for...

Whether you have a three storey mansion in the heart of the country or a modest city flat, always make the most of the space you have. While large rooms can feel cold and empty without much furniture, small rooms can feel cluttered with too much in them, so here are several ways to ensure you get the best from your living space. Have a good clear out If your property is a little on the cosy side, a good...

Halloween has come and gone and now people's attentions turn to Christmas. What, then, is so special about November? Nothing for many people. But for home owners, it is a key month to sell your home.  Many sellers will be preparing for the spring bounce to market their property, but those racing to beat the festive holidays may find themselves in a far better position than expected. Here are five...