January 2017

Moving to your first home: what should be done at once?

Congratulations! Finally, you have a chance to live in your own place. Whether you move on from the dorm of from your family house, this event is a turning point in your life. It is a big step towards independence and self-maintenance. And you have no right to fail it on the first level. The day of moving on is a nervous and exhausting challenge. The way you plan and organize it will tell you about how...

Is it Time for a Home Addition?

Though the tiny house movement has grown in size, most of the population still prefers to live in a large home. Though even the word large means different things to different homeowners. However, if you think that your home isn’t large enough and you’ve got some naked/raw land available, you might want to consider adding a home addition to your house and property rather than looking for a...

First Time Home Buyer: Important Steps to Take

Are you tired of rentals and having to make do with less than optimal properties and you think it is time to get on the property ladder? To ensure a smooth experience, here are important steps you have to take. Confirm the average selling price for comparable homes in your target area.  “This is the best way to ensure you are getting a competitive price on your chosen property”...

Easy Ways to Maintain your Shutters

  Modern roller shutters are unobtrusive, and with made to measure units that come in a range of materials and colours, they are an attractive addition to any property. While they do look stunning, and can transform the look of a house, they do require some attention, and if your shutters have seen better days, here are some useful tips to keep your shutters in good shape. Regular...

What to Do when your Hot Water is not Working

It can happen to anyone at any time, and when you realise that a cold shower is the only alternative, it is time to call in the experts. The hot water system is quite a complex issue and you should not attempt any DIY measures unless of course, you are experienced with plumbing problems. Here are some helpful hints that might help you to locate the problem, and this will help the plumber, as it saves...

How to Avoid Pitfalls When Choosing Your Panama Property

  When it comes to offshore properties, there are lots of obvious destinations. However, you are sure to find some gems if you are willing to look off the beaten path with your investment. Panama is one offshore property investment destination that you can no longer ignore as a savvy property investor. Inflation in the country has hovered below 1.5% for more than 3 decades.  Unemployment is...

Did You Know About Embedded Capital Allowances?

If you own a commercial property, whether it’s a swanky office in London or an industrial unit in Chessington, then you may be able to claim quite a bit of money back from HMRC in the form of Embedded Capital Allowances. You may be wondering exactly what an “embedded item” is now. Well, they’re items, fixtures and fittings that are inherent to the property and include surprising...

5 Ways to Have a Beautiful Lawn

If you are an avid gardener, the lawn is always of concern. The centrepiece of the garden, your lawn should always be well-kept and healthy, and if it isn’t, everything else will fade to black. Trimmed borders and colourful flowering will only look right if the lush green area that is central to your concept is healthy and nicely cropped. Here are some useful tips to ensure that your grass is always...

How to design a spanking new house to make it a home

Buying a newly-built house is an exciting experience, and the first time you enter your property is magic. There are definitely advantages to being the first one with the keys. The place will be clean and ready for decoration, so you can easily move in with your boxes, belongings and furniture right away, knowing that all you have to do initially is to unpack - try a firm like loveremovals.com where...

6 Ways to Maximise buy-to-let Income

  There’s no doubt that buy-to-let properties can offer excellent investment opportunities. But that doesn’t mean they are without risk. You still need to manage your investment very carefully to ensure that you maximise your income. Here, Dakota Murphey in a project with property professionals, South East Leasehold gives you 6 ways to get the most out of your buy-to-let property. 1....

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