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...
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...
If you want proof that British homes are smaller than ever, a recent article in The Guardian has probably provided it. According to this study, UK living rooms have shrunk by around a third since the 1970s, with new-build properties increasingly restricted in terms of...
At first glance, there are many reasons why you would consider building a home office space. You may want to minimise your daily commute and create a space that can empower your business, for example, while it’s believed that building a home office will also add value...
There are so many fantastic benefits of encouraging more wildlife into your garden. More wild visitors will create a vibrant living atmosphere in your garden, as well as encourage better pollination of your plants. By following these few pieces of advice, you can...
Let’s face facts; the cost of modifying your home can be prohibitive at the best of times. Adding a simple extension can cost the eye-watering sum of £14,000 on average, for example, while even relatively affordable improvements such as carpeting your house can set...
It's well known that colours and seasons solicit different moods in people, which in turn influences they way in which they interact with the world around them. Seasonal changes can be particularly impactful, as they often encourage home-owners to change the interior...
If you're a parent, you'll probably be preparing to de-clutter your house as Christmas approaches. After all, you're bound to have purchased a number of new toys for your kids, meaning that now is the ideal time to clear out unwanted items, make the most of your space...
While it may seem like winter is in full flow, this season does not actually get underway until December. Instead, we are in the throes of autumn, where the temperature begins to cool and the nights draw longer. This is also a time of year when you begin to consider...
In many ways, there is an intrinsic link between the concepts of minimalism and Eco-friendly living. This is largely because those who embrace minimalism automatically avoid pitfalls such as overbuying and excess consumption, which are also key principles of...
For many homes, the loft area is a space that is often neglected and used for storing miscellaneous items such as Christmas decorations, old clothes and toys that you don’t need, but can’t bring yourself to throw away. Whilst this may be a good temporary solution,...
If you’re thinking about putting your property up for sale, you’ll probably be wondering how you can add the most value to it before the “for sale” sign goes up. And there are plenty of ways you can do this, from extensions to new kitchens and double glazing to...
Make no mistake; buying a cheap, run down property to renovate is a great idea to make money in the current economy. After all, property prices are continuing to rise exponentially nationwide, while there is not enough supply to meet the remaining demand among aspiring home-owners in the UK.