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We’re so lucky that we’ve got a lovely 2 bedroom new-build with a garden and a double drive near the beach in our number 1 location. But there comes a time in every homeowner’s life when they look around their house and think “how did I ever think this place would be big enough?”. I
You’ve tackled the kitchen, spruced the living room and your bedroom has become the sanctuary you always dreamed it would be. These projects, while tough, were super rewarding: they made your house look and feel the way you envisioned. You spend time there, and you enjoy every minute of it because it reflects who you
If you’re putting in new skirting boards, whether they’re going into a spanking new new-build or if you’re replacing ones that have seen better days, then you also need to think about your flooring. Laminate, wooden and tiled floors need to be laid before you place the skirting boards so that the boards cover any
Buying a new home is a huge decision. Not just in terms of the life you’re going to lead but in terms of your finances as well. It’s more than just a big cost you have to save up for. It’s a whole series of different moving costs that are going to have far-reaching financial
If you’re renting a house or flat, you might feel swamped with various fees and bills, so taking out an extra insurance policy is probably the last thing on your mind. However, if you don’t have tenancy liability cover in place, you could be unwittingly putting your finances at risk. Keep reading to find out what
Moving into a new house is such an emotional time. It should be one of excitement, but it usually ends up being one more of exhaustion, crankiness and general irritability at everything not quite being in place and being the way that you want it to be yet. That’s fine and to be expected –
The process of moving house is rarely one that passes by without issue. The biggest sticking point tends to be selling your own home, as your house competes with hundreds of other properties for a buyer’s attention. You can find yourself with a house that’s been on the market for months, meaning you have to
Is there such a thing as selling a home the easy way? Probably not, but there’s certainly such a thing as doing it the hard way, or the wrong way! Selling a home is always going to be a daunting task; it’s likely to be the biggest, most valuable, and most emotionally-relevant asset you own.
There are a lot of lessons to learn as you make the transition from living at home or renting, and becoming a homeowner yourself. For a start, if something goes wrong then you can’t just call your parents or the landlord to come and fix it – that’s down to you now, with all the