New research reveals less than 5% of tenants who hope to get on the housing ladder will be able to take ownership of a discount starter home Housing reforms put forward by Prime Minister David Cameron’s government will do little to further the home ownership dreams of many first-time buyers
Summer has finally arrived and we couldn’t be more ready to roll out the barbeques and line up a few long lazy days at the seaside soaking up the sunshine. But this season doesn’t have to be all about getting outdoors, as we can bring the spirit of summer inside as we take refuge
Designing your own home just the way you want it is one of the most exciting aspects of new home construction, and it’s the reason why many homebuyers are choosing new construction homes over pre-built houses on the market. Although some people think that building a new home is too expensive
Whether you are building a new home or renovating your old one, the type of flooring matters. This is because the materials you choose can actually have a large impact on the resale value of your home. It is becoming more common for potential homeowners to consider the state of the floors when dec
What is the point of building a stunning house if its beauty is going to fade in a few years? If your property is not maintained properly, it will affect its appeal and profitability. This does not mean that you have to use floor scrubbers every other day. However, using such equipment on a regula
Is your house in desperate need of a lick of paint, are the carpets looking worn and faded and are the rooms full of furnishings that look like they were handed down from your great grandparents? If so it is probably on your mind that you would like to decorate and update your home so that it is a p
If you’re looking to sell your house and looking to increase the value of it as much as you can, one place not to overlook is your garden. Giving your garden a wow factor can add significant sums to your property’s value. A garden that is well-designed and looked after is a real p
The UK should have 10 million homes with solar panels before 2020 if the Government is to fulfil its renewable energy targets. In order to hit these targets the Government is incentivising homeowners with huge savings on their energy bills and tax free cash earnings. The government is rumou
Preparing your home for viewers is important. It will not only ensure your property is sold faster, but can potentially add thousands of pounds to your value Declutter Get rid of all the excess stuff that has accumulated in every nook and cranny. Put it in storage or give it to a f
What can usually seem like a very difficult and pain-staking task actually isn’t as complicated as you think it is. It’s all about breaking the process down into phases. A centralized network hub saves money and is far more efficient than dealing with each entity separately. The
