If you’ve been wondering about a buy-to-let property, there might be one thing that is putting you off – you would have to become a landlord! Not many people are interested in becoming a landlord as it would mean having to look after a second property as well as their own home. However, even though…
Advantages On Both Sides You may be in a process of selling a home. But just because you’re selling one doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be buying another one. Maybe you’ll consider going in a new direction. There are stages in life that will determine your decision. One thing many fail to consider when deciding between…
The Importance Of Maintenance In Sales Upgrades, “Honey do’s”, and renovations can be difficult to go about. They’re a lot easier to plan than to implement—though if you do plan things out extensively enough, you build in yourself a sort of anticipation for the completion of the task. Still, it’s good to find natural ways…
One of the best ways to add value to your home is to renovate or landscape your garden. These tips are here to help and will help you improve your outdoor space and increase your asking price. #1 Define Your Lawn Edges At the very least, make sure that you edge and mow your…
Bins with trash that’s overflowing, fast food burger boxes, ugly cigarette butts and other trash that litters the streets often discourage buyers and brings down the value of a home. Curb appeal is a major factor in the value that buyers place on a home, and if the outside is riddled with trash it…
Some updates that you make to a property can be affordable or expensive. It all depends on the depth of the renovation and the kinds of materials you choose. However, no matter the cost, updates can raise the property’s value significantly. #1 Consider an Architectural Change If there are rooms in the property that…
You’ll often hear people saying that renting is like throwing money down the drain. But why? After all, when you take out a mortgage, you have to pay a bunch of interest which goes straight into the pockets of bankers and their investors. But it turns out that the case against buying a home is…
House flipping is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to invest and make money, spurred on by the increase in popular shows like Flip this House and Flip or Flop. Although it is possible to make decent profits flipping properties, it is by no means as simple as many of these shows…
Sooner or later, you might want to move into a larger house or apartment. Maybe your family is expanding, in terms of children and pets, or maybe you’re just expanding in general – with new hobbies and knowledge, of course. Either way, it’s time to upgrade your lifestyle to a larger home, and you know…
If you’re serious about renting property, you’ve likely already read the pros and cons of being a landlord. If not, you should. A common complaint is how much management and works a property demands compared to other investments. However, you don’t necessarily have to do it all yourself. There are ways to make the transition…