When investing on real estate, investors are mainly concerned about the location of the land and its value. Of course, these are factors that have a significant effect on your income. However, it is important to remember that human resources are essential for this investment too. You cannot hope to fly solo since similar to any other business, real estate success also depends on teamwork. Therefore, make...

                                                  It's a good idea to ensure that the landlord is accredited by Landlord Accreditation Scotland. This means that they should both offer good quality accommodation and operate to higher standards than other landlords and letting agents. What is accreditation? The aim of Landlord Accreditation Scotland is to raise standards in the...

                    Before you can put in a bid on a property, you need a mortgage lender to confirm that it is prepared to lend you money. This is called a mortgage ‘in principle’. Without this, your offer won’t be taken seriously. Properties are marketed with either a fixed price or ‘offers over’, which is the lowest price the seller will accept. Check your mortgage and deposit...

      1. Storage space After living in a family home for years everyone’s house can look a bit cluttered. Try to make your property look clean and spacious by storing items that block walkways or make rooms look small away from the property. 2. Making the outside look good The outside of your property is the first impression any viewer will make on your property so make sure all the lawn is cut and...

The Government’s new tax changes will quite possibly bring an end to the heady easy-money days of Buy-To-Let investment, and landlords will have to work a lot harder to see the returns they expect on their investments. 2016 is shaping up to be a tough year for property investors of all kinds, so what can you do to minimise the negative impact of new tax and policy changes for your portfolio? Property...

British Property portal TheHouseShop.com have taken over the management of the UK's most established dedicated Accessible Property Website at http://Accessible-Property.org.uk/  The move means that the portal will be able to offer UK estate agents a specialised advertising service for homes that are barrier free and suitable for the disabled or wheelchair users. The dedicated accessible homes website...

Everyone is busy. However, when spring arrives it is time to knock the dust off the shelves and renew the look and feel of your home. For most this means spring cleaning. Once you have gathered all the supplies it is time to roll up your sleeves and get busy. Some spring cleaning tasks you should be sure to do are highlighted here.   Change the Air Filter Mold is a serious problem and in many...

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  These easy fixes could boost your home’s value for next to nothing.   You do not have to spend thousands to boost the value of your house. Whether you’re selling your home or just want to renovate it for yourself, these easy tips will maximise your property’s potential without breaking the bank.   First impressions count Something as simple as sweeping the...

Prospective first-time home buyers can open a Help to Buy Isa, with interest rates of up to 4% available. We take a look at the details of the scheme and round up the best deals on offer so far.   The Help to Buy Isa is a government scheme designed to help would-be first-time buyers get onto the property ladder.    If you're saving for your first home, you can deposit up to...