Your holiday home can be an indispensable source of relaxation during the year. When it comes to selling the property, though, its value is determined by more objective criteria. As well as its location and size, the condition of a home is a key factor in its worth. Nonetheless, research last year from The iProperty Company found that over half of British holiday...
Home and Decor
Is pimping up your humble abode on your to-do list for the year ahead? Have you been convinced/nagged/harassed into doing some DIY? Well, never fear, pimping up your home is a relatively easy thing to do and we have some simple techniques for jazzing up your indoor space over the year ahead. Okay, they might not be easy to install – or find sometimes - but your home will be instantly freshened up...
As January nears its end, homeowners around the country who made cleaning the house their New Year's resolution may be considering handing in the towel. For those trying to sell a property, though, cleanliness is not an option: a tidy home is more likely to sell. Consider it from a buyer's perspective: viewing a property that has mess everywhere is not only less impressive, but also harder to picture...
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:...
We all know that a clean house is a happy house but as we move into smaller homes, with more and more possessions to fill them, and the amount of people with allergies rises, you need to know what to keep on top of to ensure your home is a healthy and germ free one. Your hands are the main carriers of germs; every day we come into contact with hundreds of thousands of types of bacteria, which cling to...
Advertising a property online is a lot simpler in the online age, but there are still some stages in the selling process that are associated with estate agents rather than private homeowners. One of the most intimidating stages is showing a potential buyer around your home. How do you conduct a property viewing? Here are five easy steps: 1. Clean outside When listing your property, a nice photo of the...
One of the biggest concerns that new landlords face is furnishing their property. This is because they need to ensure that the property both looks and feels like a home for their tenants, but they will also want to do this as quickly as possible and without spending a fortune. Creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the property can be difficult to do, and particularly when you do not have the time to...
Just as the seasons change from month to month, so should your home, and moving from winter to summer means saying ‘goodbye’ to the snuggly throws and twinkling Christmas accessories, and ‘hello’ to bright fresh colours and a cool calm ambience within your home. There are a number of ways to get your home ready for summer this year, and not all of them need to cost the...
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...