Downsizing to a smaller home can be a very stressful and emotional experience. You family home holds so many memories and letting go of that stage in your life can be heart-breaking. Making the experience as easy and smooth as possible is vital for your own sanity and this blog aims to help you with each process from making the decision to looking towards the future with a positive outlook. Take a deep breath and let’s talk about downsizing.
How to downsize from your family home
December 29th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Market, Selling Property | Comments Off on How to downsize from your family home
How to Find the Home of Your Dreams
December 20th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Maintenace, Property Market | Comments Off on How to Find the Home of Your Dreams
Many people in the world have the same basic dream when they’re younger. They want to be successful, they want a loving family, and they want to live in a big, safe house with a nice yard, a picket fence, smack dab in the middle of a niche neighborhood. The home of your dreams is something you will undoubtedly try to make a reality at different points throughout your life.
3 tips for finding bargain flats for sale in Newcastle upon Tyne
December 11th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Property Market | Comments Off on 3 tips for finding bargain flats for sale in Newcastle upon Tyne
Property in the UK increased in value by an average of 3.1 per cent between October 2012 and October 2013. However, while the UK as a whole is witnessing signs of life, the property market in the North East is seeing a slow recovery.
How to add value through renovations
December 5th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Property Market | Comments Off on How to add value through renovations
According to a survey carried out by high street mortgage provider, Halifax, as seen in The Guardian, house prices have risen by 6.9% since October 2012. This is said to have been fuelled by the early release of the Government’s Help To Buy scheme.
Buying a property online
December 4th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Property Conveyancing | Comments Off on Buying a property online
Ever since the emergence of e-commerce, a lot of us have ditched the shops in favour of ordering online from the comfort of our homes. In fact, as The Guardian reports, internet shopping is set to account for the biggest proportion of sales yet.
You may be familiar buying our clothes and even groceries on the internet, but have you ever considered buying a property online? Advancements in technology have made this possible, so here is everything you need to know.
Financial help for low-income homeowners
December 2nd, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Financial Products, Home Maintenace | Comments Off on Financial help for low-income homeowners
In the current economic climate, everyone is feeling the pinch. Throw in the added cost of Christmas and our budgets are stretched to breaking point. Now more than ever, we are looking to save money.
New vs old houses: A guide for first-time buyers
November 29th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Property Conveyancing | Comments Off on New vs old houses: A guide for first-time buyers
One of the most basic yet difficult decisions when buying your first home is deciding whether to purchase a new-build or an older property. You can decide beforehand in order to streamline the selection process, but you can also use pros and cons to determine the best option when weighing up one type of property against another post viewing.
Technology essentials for modern properties
November 27th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Property Market | Comments Off on Technology essentials for modern properties
Once upon a time, robo-houses were staples of sci-fi films. A signifier of the rapid technological advancements our society was making, the robo-house was an expression of our fears as to where such developments would take us.
Five great things about retirement
November 27th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Top Tips | Comments Off on Five great things about retirement
If you’re already looking forward to retirement, this will just be extra encouragement but, if you’re one of those few people having concerns, you might want to take a closer look at just what retirement living can offer.
Things to Consider when Looking for an Architect
November 18th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Property Market | Comments Off on Things to Consider when Looking for an Architect
If you’re either looking to build a new home or restore/extend your existing property, then you will need to invest in an architect to get the right advice for carrying out this work. You may already have some ideas in mind or you may be confused about where to start but an architect can help bring your ideas and tastes together to create the perfect design.
Roof Maintenance: How often and tips to avoid huge costs
November 4th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Home Maintenace | Comments Off on Roof Maintenance: How often and tips to avoid huge costs
Roof maintenance can be expensive and for many homeowners, it is a job they would rather not deal with due to the financial impact. Your roof doesn’t always have to be a monetary headache especially if you know what to look for, you conduct regular check-ups and you keep on top of your house insurance.