The average property prices close to new Crossrail stations in and around London are already exceeding those in other areas by around 5%. According to reports from exclusive real estate agent Knight Frank, the highest prices are in Central London, but outlying areas are expected to bring opport
Buying a house is an extremely time-consuming and stressful process. Most people don’t realize how much work is involved, and it’s a lot more than just saying you want it, like you see on TV. Buying a home requires showings, banks, inspections, banks, research, banks…i
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 regular
Every man dreams of a home with a man cave, but why should men have all the fun? More and more women are designing their own oasis away from the stress of daily life. Today's women enjoy watching TV, movies and sports and playing video games just as much as men. And why shouldn't they be able to re
When investing on real estate, investors are mainly concerned about the location of the land and its value. Of course, these are factors that have a significant effect on your income. However, it is important to remember that human resources are essential for this investment too. You cannot hope to
It's a good idea to ensure that the landlord is accredited by Landlord Accreditation Scotland. This means that they should both offer good quality accommodation and operate to higher standards than other landlords and lettin
Before you can put in a bid on a property, you need a mortgage lender to confirm that it is prepared to lend you money. This is called a mortgage ‘in principle’. Without this, your offer won’t be taken seriously. Properties are marketed with either a fixed price�
1. Storage space After living in a family home for years everyone’s house can look a bit cluttered. Try to make your property look clean and spacious by storing items that block walkways or make rooms look small away from the property. 2. Making the outside look good The outside of your p
British Property portal TheHouseShop.com have taken over the management of the UK's most established dedicated Accessible Property Website at http://Accessible-Property.org.uk/ The move means that the portal will be able to offer UK estate agents a specialised advertising service for homes that
The Government’s new tax changes will quite possibly bring an end to the heady easy-money days of Buy-To-Let investment, and landlords will have to work a lot harder to see the returns they expect on their investments. 2016 is shaping up to be a tough year for property investors of all kinds, so w
