July 2016

For those of us who are responsible for a home, whether that be renting, new buyers, or homeowners, home security is absolutely paramount. It is a priority that we should never let subside. The most important aspect of home security is making sure that every single area is accounted for. From simply checking each window and door before bed to ensure it’s locked, to installing appropriate measures...

Homes are special places. They’re where we retire to after a long day at work, and they’re the buildings we raise our families in and share with our friends. But, besides from what a house represents emotionally, it’s also a huge financial asset. For this reason, it’s a good idea to improve and add to your house so that you can increase its worth if you decide to sell. Sound like...

Being a landlord is not at all easy. If you have handled this job, you would know that managing your tenants is an absolute nightmare. Apart from having to visit them several times to collect the rent, you will also have to listen to their endless complaints and find solutions to their various problems. The worst thing about these issues is the expenses that you have to deal with. Traveling to collect...

You've been captured by the spell of the mountains. You've decided to make your dream a reality and do something about that ski property for sale in 4 Valleys. But don't just settle for anything. If you are investing in a ski property, you want the best option for your money. Here's how to get the best property that will serve you well for seasons to come. WHAT TYPE OF PROPERTY SHOULD YOU BUY? You...

Are you looking to buy a house? Perhaps you would like to become a landlord, not just at home, but abroad. After all, this is a good opportunity to think of investing in Europe. There are currently reasonably priced properties there, and the market is beginning to stabilise after an uncertainty period following the EU referendum.Most vacationers who are currently spending their summer abroad --perhaps...

The property market seems to have taken a slight hit after the Brexit result, and investors have been affected in no small way. Experts have advised investors that, while the price of property in the UK may be on the rise during this period, it provides ample opportunity for investment in foreign markets such as Venice or Lisbon. For vacationers who aren’t residing in Egnazia in Italy or Pine...

If you are thinking about taking a gap year or just a few months' leisure trip in Europe, but haven’t decided which city you want to spend it in, this article might just help you make up your mind. As a regular traveller, you may have spent some time in Algarve; perhaps stayed at the fine Pine Cliffs? Or ran along the beaches by Egnazia in Puglia? If so, you will have an idea of how...

If you ask 10 different people why they chose a particular piece of furniture, you would probably get 10 different answers. Some people choose furniture that fits their style or taste, while others choose furniture because it fits seamlessly into their room. Some choose furniture because it gives them a sense of elegance and class, or they simply choose a piece because it is what they needed that was...

You are living in your own home after years of saving and paying off mortgage. Congratulations! However, the work is not all done. You can’t afford to allow your home to deteriorate and thus, regular maintenance checks are vital. Repairs and replacements keep the house in top condition for you and your family. If you wish to sell sometime in the future, regular maintenance will help keep pre-sale...

Getting ready to pack up and move to a new home can be an incredibly daunting task. There is just so much stuff you need to do from organizing to packing and of course unpacking again. It just seems like there is a never ending list of things to do. The great news is there are many interesting hacks that you can use to make the whole moving process a lot simpler and less stressful. Purge Your StuffNow...