Home and Living
Real Estate Investment Coaching Program: Expert Tips to Become a Better Broker
Real estate today is a budding market, not just because of the way modern markets work but also because there are plenty of opportunities that you could tap for profit. If you want to be a better broker, it’s best that you observe how your fellow brokers perform in the industries they choose. You may…
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Free the spirit: How to embrace maximalist interior design at home
Minimalism has been reigning supreme over the last decade or so. Clean lines, utilitarian design, simple furnishings, neutral colour schemes and the general absence of fuss and clutter has been characterising our home styles for so long that we’ve almost forgotten that there is an alternative to the philosophy of less being more. But no…
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The rush to remortgage before Brexit deadline
With Brexit looming and the uncertainty that goes along with it, many are unsure with what will happen once it has happened and what will be the state of the economy. Due to this reason, a lot of people are wanting to remortgage either to make home improvements, or to (which is the most likely…
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7 Tips to Making Your Home worth More When Selling
What does real estate and Bohemian wine glasses have in common? Their ability to cough up a profit when sold. It is a known fact that only an attractive home would fetch more when sold than an unattractive. But it goes beyond just a few new paint and planting flowers on the outside. In order…
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3 Ways to Turn That Inherited House into Money
Often, when you inherit a home, it’s because of the passing of a parent or grandparent. These are sad times and although you treasure that home they’ve left you, you have no real use for it. By this point in your life, you are probably married with a home of your own and have no…
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Selling Your Home in Arsenal
Five Simple Steps to a Stress-Free Sale Putting your property on the market can be a daunting task. A methodical approach is key to a successful sale. Moving house is one of the most exciting experiences in life. But it can also be among the most stressful. In fact, when the latest iteration of the…
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Getting your roof ready for winter – what you need to do now
If you are currently preparing a property to be sold or let, it is strongly in your interest to check that the roof is sufficiently resilient to withstand the elements. That’s because we can expect the weather to worsen with the approaching winter – and that roof could buckle if it is inadequately maintained. If…
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Six smart technologies making your home safer
It is increasingly common to find smart technologies in the home. This is in no small part due to the fact that they are making our properties safer and more secure. Here we look at six fantastic technologies that could make a difference to the security and safety of your home. Connected smoke alarms Fires…
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How to prepare and stage your home for a future sale
If you are like most homeowners looking to put their house up on the market, it goes without saying that you are hoping to sell your home as quickly as possible and get your desired asking price. A whopping 62% of property professionals cited that home staging has a great effect on a buyers’ view…
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What to look for when choosing a smart lock
As more and more smart products flood the home security market, homeowners are increasingly looking towards smart security to protect their homes. The smart lock market for example, was valued at $423 million in 2017 and is expected to be worth a mammoth $24.20 billion by 2024. Allowing you to open and close your door…
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Should I Plumb Distilled Water throughout My House?
If you are reading this, you are probably already convinced about the benefits of drinking distilled water — you may even already have a home water distiller. But you might be asking yourself if you’d better benefit from plumbing distilled water throughout your home. While this may seem like a good idea, it is not…
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Why UK holiday cottages make attractive property investments
Are you considering investing in property? With the buy-to-let market no longer being the money maker it once was, thanks to the combination of a slowdown in the housing market, new taxes on rental revenue, stamp duty for second homes and stricter mortgage lending requirements, private landlords and residential property investors are now looking for…
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Stamp Duty Land Tax Surcharge (SDLT) for second homes: Can my main home be affected?
The law on Stamp Duty changed back in April 2016. Now, if you are buying a property in addition to your home, you’ll be paying an extra 3% SDLT over and above the normal rate. The rate will apply to anyone purchasing an additional residential property worth at least £40,000 and includes buy-to-let investment property…
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What Price Party Politics on UK Property Prices?
It seems some years ago now that the country had a government in charge with clear values. A party that did not change it’s policies or position on a day to day basis, one that took democracy seriously, one that respected the values of the country and one who had a leader, the Prime Minister,…
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Six tips for maintaining natural stone flooring
Natural stone flooring is a stunning feature that is becoming more and more popular among homeowners. But to get as much as possible out of your stone flooring it is important to care for and maintain the surface. If you are new to stone floors – either because you have just had them installed, or…
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