France is one of Europe's most popular places to buy a second home abroad and for many Brits the most beautiful places to live in Europe. Its beautifully rich history, incredible architecture makes it an aesthetic delight whilst its delicious cuisine and fine wines make it the perfect place to indulge in. France simply oozes sophistication and is more commonly known as the most romantic place in...

If you have been looking to add value to your home a total kitchen makeover just isn’t within your budget, then you came to the right place. You don’t have to embark on large and expensive projects just to upgrade your home; there are many projects for every budget and skill level that can add value to a home that don’t involve contractors. Whether you want to improve your home for...

There comes a time in your life where you get tired of the environment that you are in and need a change. Don’t be too quick to sell your home. With a few renovating tips, you can change the way your home looks and it doesn’t even have to be that expensive. You can refurbish old furniture, look for air conditioning repair in Mesa, AZ to fix that old unit, or even browse through a few bargain...

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...

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...