Advice news (March 2012)
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London 'a great place to invest in property'
London is among the best places in the UK to invest in property , and represents an ideal location for landlords looking to expand their portfolio, it has been noted. Chris Norris, policy manager at the National Landlords Association, said that anywhere in the south of England is generally a good bet to invest in property, as the market has traditionally been strong and ...
30th Mar 2012
Hiring professionals 'not essential' for home improvements
Property owners looking to carry out some home improvements have been advised that it is not essential for professionals to carry out the work. Jason Orme, editor at Homebuilding & Renovating, acknowledged that spring is the time of year when many people begin to think about how they can spruce up their home interior and exterior with some employing tradesmen to do the ...
26th Mar 2012
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'Always set a budget' when building an extension
People planning on making major changes to their property , such as adding an extension, need to set a budget first and then stick to it, according to one expert. Tom Gresford, architect at Architect-yourhome.com, said that when it comes to budgeting for an extension, a big budget is not essential, but some form of cap is. "Home extension costs have so many variables, ...
8th Mar 2012
'Appearance is everything' when selling a home
People thinking of selling their property in the months ahead should do all they can to ensure that it looks attractive to potential buyers and not simply rest on their laurels, it has been noted. Stuart Law, chief executive at Assetz, said that, when it comes to selling a home, the age-old adage of making sure the house is appealing and attractive still applies. He advised ...
7th Mar 2012
New insulation and lighting 'can boost home values'
Homeowners looking to boost the value of their property may find that they can increase their home values by adding insulation to the property and revamping the lighting arrangement. That is the opinion of interior designer Danielle Proud, who said that these alterations can make the house more environmentally friendly and therefore more attractive to potential buyers in ...
1st Mar 2012