Before, property taxes were levied mainly on land and were first enforced in colonial periods. Therefore, land tax was primarily payable by farmers. In modern days, property tax levies occur on property such as homes. The tax levies are continuous on land possessed by...
Everybody wants to win the lottery. Everyone has dreams of what they would do with their money if they were the lucky winners. Some want to help their families and leave money to their grandchildren. Some want to travel the world. Others want to live in a castle and...
Once you start the process of making a settlement claim with an insurance company, you will be assigned a particular claims adjuster to work on your case. These are people who are insurance agents. These people are responsible for selling and to maintain your policy....
Are you thinking about letting your first property? Before you take the plunge into landlord life, there are certain things you need to consider. From establishing your legal obligations to calculating your revenue, here are five top tips for every first-time...
Investment and wealth creation comprise of a major part of modern day life and the basic earning and saving phenomena. Purchasing bonds is a part of wealth creation through investments where lend your finances to the bond issuer and in return he or she promises a...
Flat pack houses are all the rage in the UK right now. A flat pack house represents an opportunity to get into a brand-new home for the same amount of money you might spend just saving a deposit for a home in London or Manchester. That's right, you can buy a flat pack...
The thought of selling your biggest asset is stressful. The thought of selling your biggest asset quickly is even more so. Although a lot of work, selling your home should be as hassle-free as possible, and below are some tips to make your home the most desirable on...
Buying a home, whether it be the first time or not, is nothing short of stressful. There is a lot to consider, for example the location, size, transport, schools and more. Even more importantly and often more demanding is establishing a realistic budget and obtaining...
While becoming a homeowner might seem beyond your reach, it doesn’t need to be with a little know-how. If you are willing to commit to saving and improving your credit score, you could soon receive the keys to your very first house or flat. If you are a budding...
Building a home is never easy as there is a lot of money being spent in a number of different aspects, but it doesn’t have to be. With a number of people relying on uncle buck loans when faced with a financial emergency, we have the tips in place allowing you to pay...
If you own a property, you have a valuable asset to your name. The trouble is that your money is often tied up within those four walls once you take out a mortgage and exchange contracts. If you have money tied up within your home, and you find yourself in a situation...
The UK is a densely populated island - which means that UK property will always be in short supply and, therefore, always in demand. This, in turn, means that property - whether land or buildings - can be an excellent investment, even in the current climate. But of...
First-time home buyers face a number of hurdles and yet, the effort is well worth the ultimate reward. Considering all of the challenges that need to be met, the most important obviously involves securing the required financing to make a purchase and to be approved...
We are operating in a global economy, and that applies to every sector, including real estate. While most people investing in real estate will obviously stick to their own country, or even their own area, more ambitious investors are realising the potential of...
Ready to move out of your first home and move on to another property that may come with additional features and more space than the first place? If you have thought about it for a while and have decided it is in your best interest to put the home up for sale, you may...
Comprising of the areas of Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland and Lincolnshire, the East Midlands is full of history, wonderful scenery and ancient history. Sherwood Forest being just one to mention, but more importantly they all...
Owning a home in the UK has become so challenging for young Brits that they have all but given up on the whole idea. Instead, UK millennials now just spend on travel and other similar experiences. After all, even if they somehow raise enough money, there is still a...
Top reasons why millennials are finding it hard to get on the property ladder and ways to combat that. The ‘millennial’ generation are those of us born between 1982 and 2004. This is considered the peak time to buy houses, yet data from numerous surveys have shown...
Property restoration has been one of the great investment opportunities in the last 10 years with many property development companies turning a tidy profit from the sale of the property after the work is done. Running a sort term property development company that...
When it comes to mortgages, there are so many different terms thrown about, it can sometimes become difficult to know what’s what! Standard Variable Rate, Fixed Rate, Tracker… You’ve most likely heard a few of those terms bandied about; but what do they all mean?...