We all know it’s easier to sell a clean home. The cleanliness of a place is synonymous with an owner who’s diligent about the general maintenance of home. Visitors will tend to think that a tidy person spends more time caring for their home. And it stands to reason – mess and dirt in a house can lead to mildew and poor air quality. Then the new owner will have a tough time eliminating these two...
Looking for a way to sell your home without an estate agent? You are not alone. Since 2012, the fee of brick-and-mortar estate agents is on the rise. Today on average, a homeowner pays up to 1.42% of the sale price of the property to an agent for valuation, photographs, listing, and supplying a sale board. It means if your house is worth £400,000, a total of £5,680 has to be paid to an agent. The...
The verdict is in, and when it comes to design, neutral and monochromatic is definitely in! It’s easy to see why. White, grey and natural tones provide a clean, bright canvas to create all your design dreams with. How do you stop your gorgeous, clean lines, and open, uncluttered spaces from looking sterile and dull? That’s where soft furnishings come in. Accent pieces and soft touches can help you...
When you’re in the process of paying off your mortgage, there is a lot to consider. When you’re paying off your mortgage, there are plenty of things to keep in mind. When you are at this point in your life, there are changes happening. Your financial situation will change because your mortgage payments will be freed up. To help you get started, here are 5 things to think about when paying...
If you have just purchased a new home, you should ensure that you have insurance. Insurance for your new home is important. It offers protection for you and your family in case you need it. It is a good idea to get homeowners' insurance as soon as possible to make sure you have the protection you need. Types of Insurance for Your New Home There are a few types of insurance that you get for your...
Home improvements do more than make your house more livable and increase your family’s comfort level. They also have the side effect of boosting its value when the time comes to sell. Although making any improvements throughout your house can impress potential buyers, there are some that typically are more worthwhile investments than others. For instance, converting a spare bedroom into a home...
Most parents and partners in committed relationships will have several goals for their children and relationship. One of the most common targets remains homeownership. While a few set out with a conscious choice not to have children, most couples have the age-old dream of filling their family home with children. To this end, it is essential to make the best choice to match your ideal family size for years...
Moving into a new house can be an overwhelming process. It can be more overwhelming especially when you are moving to a new house in another country. This is simply because of all the things that you need to settle down. You need to consider the immigration issues, logistics, and the entire process of buying the place. A few months ago, we wrote about the reasons and the process of buying a Cyprus...
Here are six key gardening improvement tips that could help you to sell your home: Work with what you have! Before thinking about investing any money in drastic landscaping alterations, think about whether a dash of maintenance could help to spruce up asserts your garden is already sporting. You can often unleash a garden's potential just by removing loose leaves, clearing away clutter, removing...
Are you planning to move to a new home soon? Packing and moving more items can be expensive and exhausting. As such, decluttering is recommended to get rid of some of the dead weight before the move. It is important to note that the more you have, the more time you need to pack. Plus, you will need more resources to keep those items. Quoted rates for packing and moving services are often estimated...