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...
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...
In the list of outstanding UK cities to visit, Reading isn't necessarily a name that immediately springs to mind. However, the relatively understated city on the outskirts of London has been slowly making its way into the limelight. Indeed, in a recent survey by PwC, it was deemed the best place in the UK to live according to major factors such as work-life balance, income quality and a better class of...
There’s nothing worse than an unexpected bill that you can’t afford. The struggle of trying to continue with your everyday life with ease can be stressful enough without the worry of trying to gather the money for the repair bill. Your day is ruined, and your clothes may be too. But don’t let an unexpected bill alter your life. Be prepared! The average washer repair is £245....
When it comes to decorating your home, are you the ‘slap on a coat of magnolia paint’ type or do you like to plan out in precise style the location of the very last drop of gloss? No matter which type of interior decorating style you favour, there is a list of recognised dos and don'ts to adhere to. Before you even think about decorating however you need to figure out what to do with the...