For many people, the way to get the home of their dreams is to design and build it themselves. However, if your dream is to do this in London, you might think that you will fall at the first hurdle, with land in the city being scarce. However, although it can be a lot harder…
Many individuals, couples and families dream about moving away from a busy, diverse City like Gloucester and purchasing a new property in a quiet more remote, rural village. This more idyllic lifestyle has become incredibly popular over the last few years, especially since the Covid Pandemic and many families are making the most of their…
If you feel like your garden is lacking some personality and could do with a face lift. Then the answer for this could be decking. Decking can be a beautiful and functional addition to any garden as it provides an area for relaxing, cooking and dining. Decking has the ability to transform your muddy or…
A meter box cover is a protective box that keeps a gas, electricity or water meter of a property from being exposed to the elements, such as rain, snow, and ice. Meter box covers are usually made from plastic or metal and come in a variety of colours and styles. Replacing a meter box cover…
If you’ve recently set up a home or want to add some luxury, a romantic bathroom could be just what you’re looking for. It’s easy to overlook the bathroom as a functional room for sanitary details. Still, there is no reason not to indulge your fantasies in including this haven of comfort and privacy too.…
Living and working in the vibrant Capital City of London comes at a premium price, the cost of buying a property will set you back at least double the national average of £320,000. Of course the potential high earnings from all the multi-national companies based in London help to allay those initial costs. Furnishing your…
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a time of great change and disruption in practically all areas of society, and we would expect that to be reflected in the UK housing market. Normally, times of economic difficulty and recession lead to a fall in house prices, but the figures for 2020 and 2021 show the opposite,…
Historical buildings are appealing to live in as they are full of character and have features that new builds won’t have. Buying a run down older building to restore and turn into the perfect home is something that appeals to many people, and it can be a real labour of love, as well as a…
Many older couples whose adult children have moved away from home, think about downsizing and moving to another part of the country, possibly the West Midlands, to be closer to family and friends. Selling a large family sized house and moving to a smaller more manageable bungalow makes perfect sense as you grow older. Financially,…
You can take several steps to protect your real estate agent commissions. One of them is to start the conversation about the commission at the beginning of your initial appointment. This will allow you to establish value before discussing the commission. Moreover, you can also use the procuring cause doctrine to negotiate a lower realtor…