You’ve decided to move and so are considering selling your house. One of the things you have to consider when selling is how to draw prospective buyers to take a look, so it’s important to make sure your house has all the essentials before selling it for a higher value. The first thing that buyers will look at is the house’s exterior, so you...

Every homeowner seeks to either jazz up the interiors or widen the living space, but many make the mistake of undertaking such a major project without proper planning. There are several things to consider including planning your extension, magnetic particle inspection, the materials to use, and your budget. If you’ve been thinking about extending your home but aren’t quite sure what should be...

  If you’re looking for some extra cash each month, becoming a landlord may be a viable option. When done correctly, property management can be a lucrative and secure business. There are quite a few factors to consider when deciding if a rental property is profitable, so here are six things to keep in mind.Area What kind of area would you plan to rent in? This choice will affect every choice...

Selling your home is not an easy business, with each property suiting a different buyer. The approach taken to advertise a property can vary to suit each specific case as well: an auction might be favorable for one, while a campaign targeting a certain country might be more effective for another. Similarly, the decision to use an estate agent or sell a property privately can also...

  Market overview With a strong economy and stable housing market above and beyond many of its European neighbours, Hungary is becoming the go-to country for plenty of foreign investors. Its privileged position right at the heart of Europe has opened Hungary up to incredible trade opportunities and the nation’s tourism trade is absolutely skyrocketing. As has been the case for years, Lake...

After discussing the pros and cons of an open house, you may well have decided to hold an open day to attract as many buyers as possible to see your property. With in-person viewings, though, come security concerns: while your property listing online is remote and secure, an open house essentially invites strangers into your home, opening your property up to the possibility of theft...

Home theatres make up a growing trend in many homes that have that extra room, den or basement the calls for a larger role than merely storage space. Better yet, a home theatre room can be accessorized with eco-friendly or green components that don't leech as much energy nor threaten the family with toxic aspects. Eco home theatre building can also save its proponents money if it's done properly. A New...

Dubai, being the financial and business centre for both United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the Gulf region, has always looked to the future.  Over the last 10 years there has been extremely fast growth, providing great appeal for property buyers and developers from overseas. This has mainly been in the form of luxury properties and spectacular man made islands, something for which Dubai has become...

If you've ever been in a position where you've been selling your home then you're bound to have spent some time staging your property to make it attractive to potential buyers. Not only does it help you to get your property off the market and sold faster, but it can also add a great deal to its value. So if you're putting your place up for sale then here are some tips to help you do just that. Use Of...

An eco-friendly lifestyle is not only good for the environment but it also lessens the burden on your wallet when the bills come through. Since 2010, when the British government published ‘Zero Carbon Britain’ reporting how we could reach zero carbon emissions by 2030, we have seen a huge rise in the number of domestic and commercial environmentally friendly buildings. Image from:...