12 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to the USA

People are always on the move, looking for new opportunities and a better living climate. But moving to a new city can be challenging, especially if you don’t know what you’re getting yourself into.As you plan your move to the USA, if entrepreneurship is on your agenda, it could be a wonderful opportunity to start…

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What Online Estate Agents Need to Do Better

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Handling property sales online can make matters a great deal easier for agents and customers alike. The process tends to be quicker and, thanks to automation and electronic communication, things will usually run smoothly.   However, there are a number of pitfalls into which more and more online estate agents tend to fall as they…

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Burying 100 years of history across Nottingham

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Nottingham City Homes, its residents and local communities are marking 100 years of council housing by burying a time capsule at different sites across the city, where new council houses are being built in this centenary year.   Three time capsules are being buried at NCH new build developments in Bulwell, Top Valley and the…

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Structural Maintenance for Spring 2020

As we head into the winter between 2019 and 2020, we need to start thinking about the next steps we are going to take come Spring. After the harsher weather of the winter months, it is time to think about some of the key pieces of maintenance we need to do to our homes. Spring…

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How to Flip Properties for Profit the Right Way

While flipping properties might seem like a fad, savvy real estate investors have been using this method way before it hit the mainstream. Unfortunately, too many get in this space without doing their research. While the buy-to-sell model is often great for new investors, it’s easy to make mistakes that could end up sinking your…

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Easy ways to add value to your property

How to add value to your home

House prices appear to be remaining stagnant in the short term, which is causing for much frustration amongst property investors. This is why home improvements are now on the rise, as another means of adding value to a property. Here we cover a number of the key changes that normally always result in a rise…

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Plans submitted for over 100 new homes in Bestwood

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Nottingham City Homes (NCH) has submitted a planning application for 106 new council houses in Bestwood.   The site, on Whitcombe Gardens, is the where the former Eastglade School stood. It was closed in July 2007 and demolished soon after. The plans for 106 new homes, includes 23 one bed flats, 63 two bed houses…

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Tips for Adding an Entertainment Room to Your Home

After buying a home, sooner or later you’ll want to make your home your own so that it perfectly suits your personal tastes and needs. That might include renovating the kitchen and bathroom, setting a new design theme, adding on an addition, or even just transforming the rooms you already have into something new and…

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Tips to successfully sell your home during the Holidays

Selling their home probably isn’t most people’s favorite holiday activity, but that doesn’t mean the special times of the year don’t come with special opportunities of their own that you can capitalize on. To help you do just that, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of tips that are actually more like golden rules for selling…

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What is a Reserve Study and How is it Necessary?

It is always a good idea to anticipate the future, it allows us to prepare for what might be waiting in the coming years. They say that if you are all set for everything, then everything will certainly deal with itself. Homeowner shave actually striven to construct their desired residential properties, and they are for…

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Share to Buy launches Mortgage Broker Panel

Estate Agents should not all look the same

Leading first time buyer property portal Share to Buy has created a Mortgage Broker Panel – a reference for purchasers, as they look to secure a mortgage for a Shared Ownership or Help to Buy home. Featuring four of the most experienced specialist brokers in the sector – Metro Finance, The Mortgage People, JDCIFA and…

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Should You Borrow From Your 401(k) to Buy a House?

If you’re purchasing a home then you’re going to need a down payment. Many home buyers are not aware that they are able to withdraw from their 401k to use for the down payment. Obviously there are some drawbacks to doing so. Use a house payment calculator to estimate your monthly mortgage payment. You can…

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