Paying off your mortgage ahead of schedule can really cut down on the overall cost of your home. The faster you pay it off, the less you’ll pay in total because you can cut down on interest charges. Plus, you can then start putting away funds toward retirement or...
Thinking of buying a home? In most cases this is a much better scenario than continuing to rent. While renting does have some advantages, the equity and investment value of owning your own home far outpace those few perks. However, it is not just as simple as deciding...
Buy to let is a fascinating area of investment becoming increasingly more popular through enticing investors with its extensive list of positives. Low interest rates, rising rents and recovering house prices have ensured the last few years have remained extremely...
Buy to develop properties can be a great investment. Often sold at reasonably low prices, these properties give you the potential to earn a significant profit. However, if you need to actually live in the buy to develop property you’ve purchased, it’s likely you’ll...
A builder can choose from a broad palette of insurance options when seeking to insure their business. Many of the types of insurance available are not required by UK law, though one - employers' liability insurance - is a notable exception for any builder who employs...
Introduce Luxury, Unique Touches into this Everyday Room Bathrooms are functional rooms, to be sure. But upgrading simple parts of your bathroom can make it seem like a getaway from regular life and a favorite spot in the house Spa bathrooms are becoming more popular...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably have heard that tiny houses are making a big splash in the world of homeownership. These small homes are at most, 46 metres squared, and can be fitted with all of the amenities of a standard size home. However, with...
Deciding to move to a different place and finally settling down could be a whirlwind of emotions. That’s on top of the physical exhaustion you will surely feel. The moment you arrive at your new place though, the task is not done yet. There are still a lot of things...
The kitchen is the heart of your home, not only is it a place to cook and eat, it’s somewhere friends and family gather to spend quality time. This means it has to look good and feel like a place that people want to spend time in. Whether you are updating your...
An investment portfolio is a bit like a wardrobe, you may have a preference for a particular type of clothing, but generally you need several different types of clothing in it to ensure that you are always prepared for any situation. Property is generally, and...
For so many it is wonderful to work from home but this is practically impossible without a great workspace. Creating a home office is not at all easy but there are things that you can do in order to make everything simpler. Here are some great ideas you do want to...
In some respects, you would think that the cost of real estate in London would be the biggest issue facing those in the capital. Value for money is also a pressing concern for buyers, however, with properties becoming increasingly compact even as the average price...
When it comes to owning their own home, many people in the UK are opting to self-build. It is thought that around 12,000 new UK homes each year are self-built which shows the rising demand within the sector for this type of housing. When you consider the benefits of...
Is it time to revamp your kitchen? Maybe modern design is the new style you should feature in your home. Read this blog for some stunning modern kitchen design ideas. Now we’re speeding through the half way mark of the year, have you thought about re-designing your...
Have you heard about bifold doors? They’re the latest trends for homes across the UK. Find out all about them, in our post. One of the latest trends in modern homes across the UK - bifold patio doors – and it’s slowly taking over. More and more homes are featuring...
In theory, getting an accurate property valuation when wanting to sell to be able to purchase a new home shouldn’t be too difficult, but it’s actually more complex than it seems. Estate agents don’t always have accuracy or your best interests at heart, while online...
If you’re getting ready to sell your home, chances are there are some projects you want to carry out to ensure that you get the best possible price when the time comes. However, whilst some home renovations can make for a quicker sell, the cost of these won’t always...
370,300 people moved homes in the U.K in 2017, and the average cost of moving a house is GBP 1000 according to RemovalReviews. Whether you are moving to a nearby location or a distance place, you can benefit a lot by conducting the move by yourself. It is much...
Storage beds. They’re a relatively new concept for people to use on an everyday basis. We’ve all stored things under the bed, but this is different. This is a bed which has been designed purely for the sake of storing things underneath in a safe and organised manner....
Rising damp is the upward flow of moisture via a permeable wall building, the moisture originating from groundwater. This moisture rises typically through the capillaries or pores in the building materials by a process known as capillarity, which makes the masonry to...