There are only a few things more stressful than moving house and they include a divorce and losing your job, both very horrible things for anyone to go to. Moving house however, should be a joyous and refreshing occasion, one which signifies a new start. The things that make it so stressful are usually things that we can avoid and with some careful planning we can work around with ease. Here then is our...

Many of us like to bring inspiration from other countries into our homes to remind us of holidays or just because we enjoy the décor of different countries. Indian design is a modern trend as it is very colourful with a lot of strong patterns, gold and rich fabric. Gain inspiration on Indian decoration on Pinterest to help your imagination and creativity. If you’re bored of your beige walls...

‘Home sweet home’ might be a term used to describe the place you live as an oasis or sanctuary away from the world, but sometimes home repairs can really drive us up the wall. Some accidents and hiccups can inevitably happen throughout your home-owning life. Rather than paying out of your pocket, it’s worth learning some easy DIY fixes that you can carry out yourself when you come across...

Reports are now showing that house buyers in England and Wales are now paying the largest proportion of asking prices in well over a decade. Not since September of 2002 has the average percentage been at this level. Other promising figures suggest that the UK’s housing market overall may be on the mend, although London’s my not be quite as strong as it has been. The past two months have seen...

London often offers a key insight into British real estate growth, especially in terms of demand and price growth. The current economy is driving widespread expansion, however, with property prices throughout the whole of the UK now rising and offering considerable opportunities to home-owners. The average asking price homes in England and Wales rose by an impressive 0.6% alone during April 2014, which in...

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If you are planning on replacing the flooring within your home, you may want to consider wooden flooring. Many people overlook this type of flooring as they think it’s too expensive, but actually wood floors can last for hundreds of years, and have so many great benefits. Not only does it add warmth, texture and character to your home, it is very easy to maintain and just like a good wine, it gets...

Health care property consultancy involves offering both transactional and valuation services to anyone looking to enter into the healthcare sector.  The major patrons of the healthcare sector include private operators, groups, banks and private equity firms and not-for-profit organisations. The care sector is very much specialised and so a health care property company will ensure you get all the...

Money is getting harder and harder to come by these days and banks aren’t as willing to lend as they used to be. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider owning a home if you don’t already. The market may be a little down, but the inventory is great; there are thousands of homes up for sale at competitive prices. Understand what you’re getting into. Before you take the leap...

What to Avoid When Re-furbishing Your HomeRefurbishing your home can be a fun and rewarding DIY project for you and your whole family to undertake. You can decide to renovate a room to make it more spacious, or refurbish an old house before moving in. Either way, you are sure to give your home a new lease of life with a few additions and tweaks here and there, be it space-saving showers or well-placed...