April 2015

6 reasons why spring is the best time to sell your home

Spring has sprung, which everyone will tell you means that it is the perfect time to buy or sell a house. The phenomenon even has a name: the "spring bounce".  A new survey from estate agency Move with Us reveals that April is considered the best month in the year to sell property by 33 per cent of agents. The second best month to sell property is March, with 25 per cent of the vote, followed by May,...

The benefits of a quality property estate management firm

Working with a quality property management company such as Hamilton King Management is a great way to bring more value to your property portfolio. This is the reason why the best real estate investors emphasise on the need for upcoming investors to only work with the very best management firms. What are the benefits of working with these companies? Reduction in time consuming legal tussles It only takes...

8 property photo mistakes to avoid

Property photos are arguably the most important part of selling your home. Forget the words: pictures are worth a thousand of those. The price? That can be negotiated. The location you cannot change, but the right images can make any place look more appealing. A recent survey by Redfin found that more than three quarters of buyers (76.6 per cent) said that the number of photos is "very...

Things to Consider Before Buying a Property in Montreal

Tens of thousands of people from across the globe make the decision to invest in Canada every single year. With a robust, stable economy and a variety of economic and social opportunities, it is no wonder that Canada continues to grow in every major metric year after year. Despite a global recession and economic turmoil, Canada has remained largely insulated from the catastrophes, in part because success...

Moving to a new home? What to take and what to leave

One of the major dilemmas facing homeowners who have recently purchased a new home is what to take and what to leave behind. This is often the case when downsizing as so many things bring back memories but the cost of hiring a removal company is contingent upon the amount of ‘stuff’ that needs to be carted along. If you find yourself in this situation, here are some suggestions that might...

Moving house? Eight hints to help sell your furniture

When moving house, there are countless things to consider, from property photos to prospective buyers. While the process of marketing your property is arduous enough, though, another element of the process that people often overlook is what to do with the things inside it. Fixtures and fittings are often mentioned in property adverts, but it is important to know the difference between them: fixtures...

Why you should always hire a professional to carry out your end of tenancy clean

Whether you rent a one bedroom student-friendly flat or a three bedroom family home, it’s essential to leave your property spic-and-span at the end of your tenancy agreement – but why? You’re moving out after all, so what does it matter? Well, firstly, you don’t want your landlord to think you’re a complete slob now, do you? If you’ve an ounce of pride you will make...

Ten top tips for buying a new home

Spring is well and truly on the way and many people choose this season to move home. If you’ve been planning to invest in a new property, don’t wait until the estate agents’ boards become a feature in every road in the country - go online to try and find your new house now. 1. Buying overseas The overseas market always looks tempting. What’s not to like? A lovely climate,...

Instant hot water is the future for homes

When you are in the kitchen at home or in the break room in your office, you may find yourself standing in front of the sink for long periods of time waiting for the tap to run at the desired temperature. For example, you may need hot water for cooking or cleaning, or you may need ice cold water to drink. While you may think that there is little you can do to resolve your issue of waiting for the tap water...

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