It doesn’t matter if you’re planning on selling your home in the coming months or looking to stay put for years to come, there are plenty of projects you can do this year to bring your home to its full potential.
So, you’re finally taking that leap and packing up your bedroom at your long-suffering parents’ house? It’s time to take your first tentative steps out into the big bad real world and move into your first rented property.
In a perfect world, the home selling process would be straightforward and quick. You’d list your home for sale, schedule viewings, receive multiple offers, and sell your home fast and above list price. Unfortunately, selling your house isn’t always that simple and your home could end up sitting on the market longer than you anticipated.
Skip the jargon and understand what your home report means before you proceed with a sale – it will give you peace of mind and a little bit of extra understanding for your new home…
Developing the design scheme for your first home is an exciting process, but it can also be daunting once you factor in those additional costs — especially if you're buying a property alone…
Selling your home is a big deal and can sometimes be stressful. Between deciding when to list your home for sale, for how much, and what home renovations you should do beforehand, there is a lot of planning involved. One important aspect that many sellers overlook is staging…
We often have lofty ideas for our properties when they are on sale and while this is not such a bad thing, these ideas might not pan out as we planned.
If you are selling at the same time as buying, you will likely find yourself in the middle of a chain with people both above you and below you. A property chain is only as strong as its weakest link – the more links, the higher your risk. There are a few steps you can take to minimise your risk, check out our tips below…
Before you even think of choosing the right buyer for your home you should have prepared well for viewers and ‘staged’ accordingly. Staging and preparation for such an undertaking doesn’t have to be complicated. Once that’s done you need to choose the right buyer who matches what you’re looking for. Here are a few ideas on how to pick the most ideal purchaser of your home.
A home is probably the biggest asset a person can invest in.
When it comes to renting a property from a landlord, there should be a section in your tenancy agreement that stipulates you are responsible for paying council tax, along with other utility bills and services for the property. Throughout this guide we have highlighted the simple principles around council tax and what you need to know about it.
Not every buyer will take 15 minutes on a property they intend to live in or own for a very long time. Some will take their time looking for red flags, oversights and other shortcomings.