Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Furnishing Rooms To Rent Out, And How Much To Spend


The high price of property in London and the surrounding area makes renting a flat unaffordable for many people. This in turn creates a huge demand for room rentals, and with the Rent a Room scheme offering a tax-free allowance to live-in landlords of £7,500 from April 2016, letting out a room or two in your home has become an even more attractive way of subsidising the costs of home ownership. But such rooms need to be furnished, which begs the question: how much should you spend on furnishing rooms to rent out, and what should you provide?

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

One Of Your Most Important Rights As A Tenant In London


It can be somewhat difficult to find a good place to stay in London. The city is an attractive place to live, and that means that sometimes, it can be harder to afford than one would like. This results in many prospective tenants looking harder or even relying on rental agencies to find and secure places to live.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Best-Kept Secrets for Purchasing a House in London



After months searching, you have found the right house for sale in London and you are ready to invest your money in it. Buying a house is a decision you have to make and carefully for that matter. Before buying, you need to understand these secrets that will open your eyes to make better decisions.

Monday, March 7, 2016

Sell Your Home Quickly with Professional Help



When you need to sell your home quickly, there are simple ways of improving your chances of finding a buyer.

In London's fast-moving market, that's generally not a problem, with homes often selling within days. But if you need to achieve a quick sale because you've found another home you want to buy, or because you need the equity from your present home, you can't afford for your house to languish on the market, or for sales to fall through.

Friday, February 26, 2016

The Rise of Property Rentals in London


Renting in London is seen as a stage on the way to a mortgage and home ownership. Young professionals live in shared houses or flats, and couples rent before putting down roots and starting a family.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Make the Most of Your London Investment by Renting it Out



With the number of London landlords investing in properties rising by 71 percent during January 2016, it appears the Chancellor's pending stamp duty proposals have caused a market flurry. If you're one of the many investors who's built on their London property portfolio, you may want to consider renting your property out.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Top 5 Tips for Making Your Home More Sellable


Selling your home may be a very stressful time, but there are ways in which you can reduce this unwanted angst and make the whole process an enjoyable. By following these simple steps you can make your house more appealing and therefore reduce the time that it is on the market.