While the Christmas period is renowned for consumer spending, this is mainly committed to food, drink and gifts. Few individuals look to purchase a home during this time of year, primarily due to the cost of moving house and all associated legal expenses. When you consider that the commercial aspect of the festive period costs...
Category: Real Estate
What to Know Before Renting Out Your Property
If you’re getting ready to rent out your property, there are essential steps you must take to ensure your assets are protected. Follow these guidelines to ensure the best rental process for you and for your future tenants. Understand the Responsibility If you’re looking to rent out your own property, you have to understand the...
How to Get Started in Property Investment in the UK
Research shows that over two million people in the UK have now made investments in residential property. What makes it attractive is the ongoing and regular income rentals property investment can provide, along with the prospect of being able to sell for a lump sum at some stage in the future. This is especially true...
4 Tips for Hosting a Successful Open House
It can be a huge hassle to try to get a house sold, but with some careful planning and coordinating, you can make an old house look great for potential buyers. Follow these tips to make sure your open house is the best that it can possibly be. Make Sure the House Looks Great There’s...
The Cost of Being a Landlord in the UK
If you are looking for a way to save for your retirement, buying a second property and renting it out can be a great option. Provided you buy wisely, you can secure a regular income from the rent, which you can put away in a high-interest account to build up cash assets for your pension...
5 Areas That Impact Whether Or Not You Will Be Approved For A Home Loan
Finally being ready to buy your dream home can be a great feeling. You finally have a budget where you can afford a home, and the next step is to find a mortgage company that will give you home loan. However, what should you do to prepare for this process so that you can get...
4 Craigslist Rental Scams To Avoid
Scams on Craigslist seem to popping up all over the place. Recently, there seems to have been a rather large surge in rental scams on Craigslist, and sadly people still seem to be falling for them. This is sad because you might fall in love with a rental property, only to find out that they...
4 Ways To Save Money Decorating A New Home
When buying a new home, or even renting home, one of your biggest expenses may be decorating it. I’ve always heard that if you set a decorating budget, to overestimate it by an extra 25% because there will always be things that you will accidentally forget to budget for. Decorating a new home doesn’t have...
How To Pay A House Off Early
The other day, I published the article Paying Off Your Home Early. Like I said the other day, some people have a goal of paying off their homes early. I am one of those people! Many people choose to pay off their home at a quick pace because it can really help lower a person’s...
Advice Before You Buy a Home
Before you really start getting into the home buying process, there are many things that you need to know. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases that you will ever make (I can’t think of many things that would be bigger), and because of that you want to be careful with what you...