Real Estate / Finance
Different Types of Home Additions Worth Investing In!
by Guest Post on Aug 6, 2014
A lot of people think that home addition is a luxury. For your information, a home addition can be a practical choice too. For a growing family, a home addition may just be the solution you need to make your home become a lot more suitable for your space needs and lifestyle. Here are some of the most popular home additions that are surely worth investing in: Continue reading →
Funding for Your Home: Mortgage Options
by William Hayes on Aug 11, 2014
So you’ve found the house you want and now you’re looking at funding options – otherwise known as the mortgage minefield. Your choices will be somewhat restricted by your deposit size and monthly budget – but after that your lifestyle will come into play, and perhaps even your attitude towards risk. Will you be staying in your potential house for a couple of years, or for a lifetime? Do you want the security of a fixed amount per month, or are you willing to gamble on interest rates? Continue reading →
Millionaires become Millionaires not by Saving Money, but by Investing in Real Estate
by Guest Post on Aug 15, 2014
Before you decided to a home purchase, you will have to determine your grounds for buying a property at the first thought. There are only 2 types of reasons for having a residential property: It's either buying for your own stay or investment. There is a deviation between purchasing a house to live in versus buying one for investment. Continue reading →
Improve Home Value for Less Money!
by Guest on Sep 3, 2014
When the time for a property valuation comes around, property developers usually find themselves crossing their fingers and holding their breaths. This is the time when they find out whether their attempts to raise the property value worked or not, but the truth is that raising the value of a home or business is easier than you think! Continue reading →
Infusing that Classic You-Style into your Rental Apartment
by Guest on Sep 11, 2014
Decorating a rented apartment can be the trickiest thing ever: it’s your space, but not really. There's the all-mighty landlord who gets the final say on what you can and cannot do. The walls must stay white. You can’t make any structural adjustments, no matter how small. For some, you can’t even nail anything to the walls. Continue reading →
The Responsible Renter's Guide: Home Repair Tips For Rented Homes
by Guest Post on Sep 17, 2014
Regardless if this is just your first time to rent or this is already your tenth time, having the tools and knowledge you need to make the necessary repairs can help you save an enormous amount of time and money. In addition to that, knowing simple repair tips can help you avoid the headache and stress that come with scheduling a maintenance visit. Continue reading →
Five Great Ways to Create a Relaxing and Modern Apartment Design
by Guest Post on Nov 20, 2014
If there is one thing that renters struggle with, it is not the high rental fees or noisy neighbors-- it is the rental rules that limits the way they decorate their rental. However, you should not let those rules stop you from making your boring and dull looking rental into a relaxing and contemporary looking space. Continue reading →
Is It Cheaper to Build Your Own Home?
by William Hayes on Nov 26, 2014
Thinking of moving home? Have you ever sat and watched Grand Designs and drifted into a dream about building your own pad? Could it actually be cheaper to turn self-builder than go through the same old house-buying process? Regardless of whether you’re starting your own building project or buying your next home, you should consider all the costs involved using a mortgage calculator. Continue reading →
Preparing Your New Home for Move In
by Ted Levin on Jan 13, 2015
Purchasing a new house can be a momentous occasion for many people, so in order to make the transition into a new house just as exciting, you should take some time to read this article on things you can do to make the moving process a lot more convenient. Continue reading →
Tips for Investing in the Right Granny Flat
by Scott Caswell on Jan 19, 2015
You have got the space, now you just have to decide what the layout is going to be. You have decided to build a granny flat on your property and create a 2 bedroom rental property. There are several 2 bedroom granny flat plans to choose from, so how do you know which design is best for you? Continue reading →
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