House Prices

    Homes are a significant investment, and it's essential to make sure that you're doing everything possible to increase their value. One way to do this is by installing an intelligent home automation system. This system allows you to control many aspects of your home using a smartphone or a computer. Not only will it make your home more convenient to live in, but it can also increase the...

It's a big decision to put your home on the market and go through an auction. You want to make sure that you have done everything you can beforehand so that a prospective buyer is interested in your property, which will lead to bidding wars and higher prices. Here are some tips for preparing your home before it goes up for auction. 1. Clean thoroughly Prospective buyers want a home that is preferably...

How Much Does a Bathroom Really Contribute to a Home’s Value? When it comes to home values, it seems like everyone has the secret to what is going to make the biggest impact. Some people think that it’s the kitchen. Others will tell you the bathroom is the most important. How, though, can you really know what your improvements are contributing to the value of your home? A little research can...

    If you own a home, or simply live on this island, you may have been watching Brexit developments with consternation, worried about the impact it will have on your mortgage and your property’s value and all the equity you have built up in it (as well as on the availability of food and medicine, ease of travel, the future of your job, the fortunes of your small business—little...

British people need at least £260,000 to retire without money worries, says a recent report in The Independent. The plummet in interest rates and an increase in life expectancy have both had a considerable impact on the retirement sums. With less savings and the prospect of a lengthy retirement, retirees are pondering how to maintain the standard of living they have enjoyed whilst...

This extremely knowledgeable infographic from Aston James Surveyors London will walk you through some ways that can boost the value of your home, such as living near any public transport or living near any local schools. This infographic will also take you through things that can lower the value of your home such as having noisy neighbours or living near any...

If you’re thinking about selling your home within the next year or so, there are a few home improvements you can make which will really help add value to your property. From major structural changes to simple design techniques, here are some top tips for all budgets. Build an extension As Bow estate agent Peach Properties points out, “It’s a well- known fact than house hunters list...

The overseas property website RightmoveOverseas announced today that the international holiday hot spot, Mallorca and its neighbouring Balearics are currently some of the hottest places to buy property in Spain On the flip side, is this good news for residents in Mallorca? According to EuroWeelky News last year there was a significant increase in residential building in 2015, with some...

Chinese investors are recognising the good fortune the EU Referendum could bring to the property market. It’s been the subject of family feuds, insults on social media and spread a general state of panic across the UK- but Brexit has been great news for Chinese investors. While it sent the finance world into flux, wise investors from the Far East were spotting an opportunity to make some serious...

Cyprus’ property market is beginning to improve after 7 years of decline in house prices, despite its recovering economy. The falling trend in house prices has shown a deceleration in recent times. The number of property transactions is increasing. The construction of residential buildings is also rising. These new growth trends come after the passage into law, a “Trapped Buyer’s...