Whether you want to sell your home or rent out a room it needs to look good. The trick to selling or renting fast, and securing the best price, is to make the space look as attractive as possible. You want viewers to be able to see themselves living there. In fact, you want them to desire living there. Naturally, the better your home looks the more likely you are to succeed in this endeavour. Get the...
You only truly get once chance to make a good first impression. They say to not judge a book by its cover but do we judge a house by its exterior appearance? Whether you’re staying put or looking to attract potential buyers, the fastest way to increase the value of your home is to improve its kerb appeal. First impressions can make or break a deal with potential buyers deciding in 8 seconds whether...
Over the years our bathrooms have gone from an entirely functional room that took little time and effort to a room in which we also enjoy a spa like environment. It’s often one of the rooms in which we go to relax, whether it be in our very own shower cabins, or to have a long hot bath with candles and a great book. If you’re putting your home on the market, you’re likely...
Blinds are meant to control the flow of light into your home and give you the privacy that you so badly desire, rather than to leak light into your home and cause you hours of annoyance. Unfortunately, that is the case all too often. Window treatments should work perfectly, block out the light when asked to, and look great while doing it. The reality is that some common mistakes cause a lot of headaches....
Any dedicated homeowner knows that your home is your personal castle, and the best thing that you can do for yourself is to design it in a way that you will feel pleased with. An important element that can make or break your home’s aesthetic appeal is the type of patio cover that you choose. For a professional opinion, head on over to royalcovers.com and check out what the company has to offer. But...
We’re all familiar with the saying ‘home is where the heart is’. A house is a physical space but the concept of a home is much more — it’s an emotional enclave we share with the people we love. That’s why you imagine living there before you buy a new property. But once you’ve got the keys the real work starts — so here are five hacks that turn your new...
Whether you intend to put your property on the market, you are looking to let it out or you just want to enhance the value of your home, you will find plenty of advice relating to upgrades you can consider. However, while some can make a genuine difference, both to your living space and its value, others can simply burn a hole in your pocket to no real effect. Let’s explore some value adding...
When we have children, one of the things we often look forward to the most is decorating the nursery. Something about getting the baby’s room ready for them makes it all seem real in a way few other things do. Yet, your child doesn’t want a nursery for long. Before you know it, they are developing their own personality and style and want a different bedroom. Then, a few years later, they’ll change...
Landlords, how long do your tenancies tend to last? Rentals are, by their nature, fleeting compared with the lifespan of a homeowner and it was reported in 2016 that the average tenure is 18 months. The unsettled nature of renters can be attributed to many factors and isn’t always anything to do with the property; but there are steps you can take to ensure that you aren’t waiting long (if at...
As a property owner, there are a lot of things that you need to take care of if you want to be able to sell or rent. One of those things is having proper air conditioning for your property. Even if it is currently vacant, it is very important that it is equipped with highly efficient air condition services. Many owners consider air conditioning as a finish touch meaning that they wait until the property...
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