According to the latest surveys, buying a home is majorly influenced by ‘love at first sight’. One in two buyers decide after the first visit and don’t need another one to make a bid on a home.
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Home automation and smart home add-on-s are obviously a trend. An indicator is the request and the rise in payment for those offering those services.
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The average pay rates for the most popular smart home installation tasks are:
– smart sprinkler systems … £120 / hour vs £18 / hour for a landscaper
– smart lights … £60 / hour vs £45 / hour for lighting installer / electrician
– lock and home security … £100 / hour for surveillance cameras, smart locks & security systems installation vs £60 / hour for a locksmith
– heating … £80 / hour for a smart thermostat installation vs £50 / hour for a plumber
– smart TV … £60 / hour vs £30 / hour for a TV installer / handyman
– smart home hubs … £50 / hour (no qualification required)
Adding value to your property should be a constant concern for anybody wanting to sell in a more proximate or distant future. Here are some easy improvements that you can do by yourself:
How to increase your home's value
10 inexpensive ways to increase your home's value.
Posted by Hometalk on Sunday, 1 July 2018
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Monetizing your second house should be a ‘must’ if you’re seeking for means of income.
If this property is based in the city, renting it is a good way to ensure yourself of a monthly income according to the rental market.
If the property is isolated or located in a nice vacation spot you should consider renting it for vacations. Families usually search for these kind of cozy homes for seasonal small vacations and your offer might be exactly what they need.
You should consider a couple of things before putting your second home up for rent as a vacation hub!
Check out the article below for some useful tips!
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A good buying opportunity might result in some extra headaches for the buyer. Off-plan property is one of these cases.
If it looks fantastic on paper and your enthusiasm levels go up, be just a bit realistic about the problems you might encounter…
One common problem for old houses can be easily fixed with some budget-friendly improvements:
Our source of inspiration:
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What else do you do to keep cold out?
Property development is a tricky business in London. Hotspots change and appear over night.
Good research upon the mainstream areas of London is always helpful.
Main London areas to look for:
Freelancer or just working remotely? Either way, if your home is your office, you might want to check out if your home is a efficiency boosting environment.
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Here are some available offers that comply with these working ‘standards’!
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4 in 10 tenants have seen their rents rise in the last year. This is the effect of changes in tax legislation in the buy-to-let sector.
The all-time-high for rents in the UK was reached this August. Demand fell year-on-year, though.
More details in the article on Property Wire:
Best letting offers on the Victor Michael website!
Oh, we just love a splash of colour in (or outside) our house! We found the loveliest ideas on ThisOldHouse and we’re sharing!
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Citrus Kitchen https://bit.ly/2N3v6TU
And a lot more inspiration on: