June 2014

How do I sell a property in France?

  Market overview With its laidback lifestyle, France is one of the most popular destinations for property buyers. The country’s food, wine and beautiful villages promise a relaxing backdrop for holiday home owners, with Brits particularly fond of the familiar culture and cuisine. The coast’s impressive array of high-end real estate, combined with the country’s stable economy and...

How to personalise and make your home yours with a few small touches

  Your home is a reflection of your individuality. How you decorate your house, regardless of your budget, will make a statement to the outside world about who you are. It takes time to decorate the whole home but you can always make a start with just a few touches. Work out what’s important For most people the most important feature of their lives is their family. This is a great starting...

How do I take a good property listing photo?

A picture is worth a thousand words. When you are selling are home, it can be worth a lot more: a good photo or a bad photo can be the difference between a sale and a missed opportunity. With HomesGoFast.com, there is no limit to the number of photos you can upload for a property listing so that you can show off your home at its very best. How do you make sure your property listing...

A tip for furnishing a rental property

One of the biggest concerns that new landlords face is furnishing their property. This is because they need to ensure that the property both looks and feels like a home for their tenants, but they will also want to do this as quickly as possible and without spending a fortune. Creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the property can be difficult to do, and particularly when you do not have the time to...

A cost effective way to furnish your rental property with style

When you purchase a home to rent out you will want to furnish it as quickly as possible. This is so that the property both looks and feels like home to prospective tenants, and then once they move in they will have everything they need to feel happy and settled at your property. Furnishing a home, whether it is for yourself to live in or to rent out is always difficult, especially if you have little...

How do I sell a property in Spain?

  Market overview Spain is one of the most popular countries in the world for overseas property. Its combination of sunny weather, affordable house prices and long, sandy beaches make it a traditional destination for lifestyle buyers looking for holiday homes and second homes. British buyers are one of the biggest groups of investors in Spanish property but the country's attraction extends to...

Get your home summer ready

  Just as the seasons change from month to month, so should your home, and moving from winter to summer means saying ‘goodbye’ to the snuggly throws and twinkling Christmas accessories, and ‘hello’ to bright fresh colours and a cool calm ambience within your home. There are a number of ways to get your home ready for summer this year, and not all of them need to cost the...

Is renting a home a waste of money?

After 20, or 30, or 40 years of renting, you own nothing. The bricks and mortar, which have been your home for decades, are no more yours than the sky or sun. Had you gained a mortgage for the same property you might have paid it off several years ago at a similar outlay per month – and now you would possess it lock, stock and barrel. It sounds obvious that buying is better - but there are plus...

How do I write a good property listing description?

When it comes to selling a property privately, the thought of creating a listing can be quite intimidating. Photos are key to creating a good first impression but even if you have a good eye and a nice camera, words are what make the difference between someone scrolling down the page and actually making an enquiry. How do you write a good property listing description? Follow these six easy steps: 1....

Improve the Look and Style of your Home for a Fast Sale

In order to sell your house on the market quickly, and to receive your asking price, it is important that you take steps to ensure the property looks its best. This could make all the difference to the sale, as buyers will need to be impressed and see the potential of the property as soon as they step foot in the door. There are a few steps that you can take so that your house looks fantastic and will be...

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