Projects

Investing in property is seen by many as a safe bet compared to other alternatives. However, this isn’t always the easiest way of going into the investment game. You’ll need to come up with 20% of the value of the property you’re trying to…

Property vs. shares is an argument that has been around for a while. Both investment vehicles have their success stories but which of these is a relatively safe bet for the ordinary person. Here are 8 reasons why property is more likely to…

1. Use tried-and-tested Homebuilding patterns The home designs that many people consider appealing have survived through many fashion changes in the past. These include: · Using a layout that will let the sunshine to fall on at least two…

Although the housing market currently makes for an uncertain environment, Capital & Counties’ most recent trading update can make many investors feel a bit more optimistic. The property manager and developer has performed quite well and…

Bills left unpaid If a tenant leaves the property without clearing certain bills, the landlord should immediately notify the utility company to ensure that they have the correct readings up to the time the tenant left. If you have the…

According to the Office of National Statistics, almost 30 billion pounds is spent each year on home improvements in the UK. With the right improvements, you can significantly raise the value of your property. Here are some of the upgrades…

Age is on your side Being young allows you to make your own rules and live your life a little more freely but even that can get old after some time. The money you spend going out every other day, travelling and having fun could be put into…

Home improvement is when the owner of a house undertakes a project to improve how a house looks and functions. The actual project can be handled by the owner of the property themselves if they’re good with tools. The owner can also hire…

1. Installing Shelves on Drywall The first step is to find out the location of the studs. You can do this using a stud finder. The next step is to figure out the right size of anchors to use. Anchors are necessary if anything even slightly…

1. Lots of Leverage A deposit of 20% or even less is enough to buy property if you qualify for a mortgage on the rest of the amount. If the value of the property increases by 20%, you would have effectively gotten back the amount you’d paid…