The seller of a property stands to gain a lot from having a property valuation or estate appraisal done before putting his/her property on the market for sale. Because of the many benefits to be had from performing a property valuation, the exercise is highly recommended. Sadly, most home owners refuse to get one done in a bid to avoid the cost of having to pay a surveyor/valuator. It’s even worse...

Over the course of your life, you will make several far reaching decisions. Moving home is one of them. Apart from the financial commitment involved, the mental and sometimes emotional strain involved means you need to ensure all ends have been covered before you commit to the move. Are there people you know over there? It could be your family or friends or former colleagues. You stand a better chance...

If you are considering relocating and you’ve found the perfect home and it’s already tastefully furnished, congratulations. But there now lies the problem of what to do with all your old furniture which you can’t use in your new place. Fortunately, this problem isn’t exactly a problem as long as you know what your options are and how to use any of them to your advantage. Below...

When looking to purchase a property, or even rent, is it usually better to have it already furnished? Usually, the answer to this question is yes. There are so many benefits to be had from buying a property that is already furnished. This benefits are both financially related and stress related, and can make a world of difference between you getting a dream home, or a home you still have to modify till...

Trouble in the Caribbean paradise Island of Barbados comes in the form of a new law that forces individuals to declare they are up to date with Tax arrangements before they transact. It has been hotly opposed locally and now responsible for a real estate transaction crisis. From  March 16, 2017, the amended Barbados Revenue Authority Act, opposed by the Barbados Bar Association, demanded that...

With greater awareness of environmental issues, terms like “eco-friendly” and “going green” have become common on products packaging, television, and other forms of media. To be eco-friendly simply means to not be harmful to the environment or to be earth-friendly. Products that are considered eco-friendly are those that contribute to green practices or living and help us...

When it comes to purchasing a home, you'd want to be certain that you are getting full bang for your buck. Whether you’ve been saving for a long time or you just came into some lump sum amount, the story is the same. You want to avoid making an irreversible descison that can cost you high six-figure sums. Fortunately, Home Inspections exist to help you ensure that the property you are looking to...

The retail sector in the UK is changing fast, with online shopping one of the most important trends we have seen so far. In the latest shopping index released by Salesforce, we see that UK consumers now more than ever, use their mobile devices to shop. Last year, 43 percent of all online shopping traffic in the UK came from mobile devices, with that figure jumping to 64 percent this year. Previously,...

Inspired by rapidly increasing interest from international buyers, Spain’s leading property markets are geared for high momentum this year. This comes just as the country’s economy appears to be settling on stable ground. According to expert reports, home sales have risen 31% in 2016 - the biggest growth in over 10 years. International buyers In the luxury housing department, the major...

The interconnected nature of the world today, means that we are all more dependent on the internet than ever.  It is no longer just at the forefront of day to day entertainment, a growing number of people rely on the internet to make important decisions on a daily basis. The number of people working from home is equally soaring worldwide.  It is, therefore, surprising that many landlords do not...