Read practical tips to help you feel less stressed when buying a house, including at least one secret weapon to make the process more zen. Buying a house is exciting, and theRead More…
Buying a fixer-upper home is currently one of the most popular types of investments in real estate. But there is one catch – you have to do everything by yourself. Additionally, youRead More…
If you are moving house this article is helpful when it comes to learning tips and tricks on how to move items to pack your outdoor space with ease. Moving house isRead More…
1) Music is our passion The O2 arena (the world’s most popular music venue) is just one out of the 300+ music venues London has with over 17,000 performances each year. NotRead More…
A well-cared for house that is clean and clutter-free will encourage buyers to make an offer. And fixing those niggling DIY jobs will help you to sell your home more quickly. MostRead More…
A summer move is great, but can be very stressful with the heat. Here are a few ways to ensure your summer move goes to plan, without anyone boiling over into aRead More…
Estimate the size of moving van that you need to ensure you can get everything where it needs to be without return journeys or paying too much for an oversized vehicle. WhenRead More…
Moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do in your life. Packing up all of your belongings is not easy and then organising to transport them from yourRead More…
If you’re downsizing to a new house, the prospect of squeezing all your belongings into a smaller space can be daunting, but we’ve got some hints on how to tackle downsizing andRead More…
We all know that purchasing a new house is a huge expense – the cost of the house itself plus all the associated fees and moving expenses. Some of these costs can’tRead More…
If you have managed to save a deposit to buy your first home and are now vetting prospective new areas for your new home it is relatively easy to check information aboutRead More…
Staging your home is one of the best ways of achieving a quick sale and it’s not as difficult as you might think. Of course, we all know that selling a home is stressful but the stress can really mount up if you have few viewings and no offers as the weeks go by so avoid that prospect by staging your home before it goes on the market. If you want some inspiration take a look at one of my latest favourite home shows Buying & Selling with twins Jonathan and Drew Scott. They turn up with impeccable staging ideas, a self storage unit to hide away the clutter and a sledgehammer; and within 2 weeks they completely transform a home – and then sell it for way more more than it cost to do the work.
Some home owners feel that buyers will either want their home or not and that nothing much they can do will change their mind; but this really isn’t true. Just think of the time and money that goes into show homes for new developments and you will realise that how a home is presented is important to help buyers visualise living there themselves. In fact, once you’re done watching Jonathan and Drew go and view some local show homes for tips on presentation. Before you know it you will be moving house to your dream place.
Furniture removals require careful attention if you are to avoid damage and that`s why they often take a good day from the loading of the van to the unloading in the newRead More…
Regardless of where you’re moving to, or if you’re moving yourself or hiring a removal company, moving to a new house is pretty stressful. In fact, it’s listed as one of the most stressful things to do after having a baby and organising a marriage (or getting a divorce). You know it is going to cost a lot of money, you don’t have to be an accountant to grasp the financial situation, but If you want it to go as smoothly as possible but not cost the earth, you’ll want to read our key do’s and don’ts:
We all tend to think that first time buyers have the hardest job persuading lenders that they are a good risk when it comes to a mortgage but are banks and building societies equally reluctant to lend to older applicants? This seems counter-intuitive as older borrowers are likely to be more used to handling their finances and budgeting properly but it seems it is now harder moving house as you get older so what could be making lenders reluctant when it comes to older borrowers.
Many banks and building societies have made their lending criteria more stringent for borrowers approaching retirement age and some have even started to put a “maximum age” cap on their mortgage deals. This has resulted in some older borrowers struggling to secure a large mortgage for their new home, even when they have solid financial circumstances and a range of assets that more than cover the value of the mortgage. It has also led to accusations of ageism on the part of some lenders due to the restrictions they have placed on older borrowers that take little account of individual situations.
When two families come together to live in one house, the logistics of moving house and the storage space needed can seem quite daunting. Two families, who have previously lived in two houses, need enough room to bring all their things together into one abode. This is not, of course, always practical and may sometimes mean having to rent cheap self storage space (perhaps just on a temporary basis) until enough storage can be built in the combined home. By carefully planning the storage solutions in each room, it is possible that no one will have to sacrifice items and give everyone the space they need to feel comfortable in this new setting.
The cost of moving house can become very expensive and so the cheapest way is actually to do it yourself. If you are moving close by this could literally mean filling upRead More…
After the house preparations are done it is time to get those buyers through the door, but how easy will it be to actually sell the house? My main concern was that no one would be interest in the house and all my efforts at de-cluttering will have been a waste of time.
Selling a house, which has been your home for a number of years, can be a long process. It consists of hard work, beginning with making it look presentable for potential buyersRead More…