Archived entries for April 2011
When it comes to selling a property - Kerb Appeal is King
25 April 2011
Despite how well maintained your home may be once over the threshold, it takes potential buyers less than 8 seconds to decide whether they like your house or not. During my recent house hunt, I was instantly put off the property I was viewing simply by the state of next-door’s garden. Whilst the old adage is never judge a book by its cover, this is certainly not the case when it comes to... Continue reading When it comes to selling a property - Kerb Appeal is King
Living with Builders (1 Comment)
23 April 2011
No matter how efficient the builders are and how much care is taken, construction can be a noisy and dust generating affair. From experience I know that in the good old days when the economy was booming, it was as rare as hens teeth to get your hands on a “reputable” builder and you were grateful that they could fit you into their schedule. Whilst this may be so, do not let them rule the... Continue reading Living with Builders
How to save money this Easter - 5 Staycation projects that won't break the bank
14 April 2011
With the Easter holidays almost upon us, the short break away may have to be put on hold as money worries loom larger than the next parliamentary fiasco. Instead we are experiencing the “staycation”, a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Interspersed with outings, we see this period... Continue reading How to save money this Easter - 5 Staycation projects that won't break the bank
After getting planning permission, consider your home insurance
1 April 2011
Improving your home may well be a better idea than moving at the moment, especially given the economic climate. With property prices tumbling across Britain – and predicted to continue falling for some years to come – it's unsurprising that more and more households are finding that investing money in a renovation or extension is the best way to increase their living space. If the project... Continue reading After getting planning permission, consider your home insurance
Moving House and Broadband (1 Comment)
1 April 2011
Who would have thought but it is no longer location, location, location. Think broadband, broadband, broadband. High speed internet access has become so important to house hunters that Rightmove, Britain's biggest property website, will soon include broadband speeds on the particulars of all its properties. If broadband has influenced your house move decision, please let us know in the comments. Continue reading Moving House and Broadband