As with most things relating to maintenance in the home, the longer you leave it the worse it is going to get, and this couldn’t ring more true for the exterior of your house. Battling with the elements day-in, day-out, the outside of your house needs regular attention vital for the future value of your home. Annual attentiveness to the paint job, roof and driveway will help to improve your home’s ‘curb appeal’ and help you to avoid bigger, more costly jobs in the future.
Maintaining the exterior of your home.
August 13th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements | Comments Off on Maintaining the exterior of your home.
Everything you need to Know about the Green Deal
August 5th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Green Deal | Comments Off on Everything you need to Know about the Green Deal
The concept of home improvements can be met with eyes filled with dread in many cases, because of the associated cost of many of the upgrades available. Double glazing, cavity wall insulation and underfloor heating are all costly additions to a home and while the energy efficiency of the home and the savings made through the utility bills will both be impressive, trying to find the money to fund such improvements can be nigh on impossible.
Green Energy: Why is it so trendy – and important?
July 25th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Energy Saving, Home Improvements | Comments Off on Green Energy: Why is it so trendy – and important?
What is green energy? Why is it such a popular topic of conversation – and such a divisive one? And, perhaps most importantly, what is the role of green energy for us in the future, as a technology that we cannot afford to ignore?
How to Give Your Rental Property a Facelift
July 6th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Insurance, Landlords | Comments Off on How to Give Your Rental Property a Facelift
Tenancies can start to seem fleeting through the eyes of a seasoned landlord, but it’s important to remember that your prospective tenants are looking for their next home, so they will apply the same critical eye as any buyer would. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Stay Gas Safe at Home
July 4th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Top Tips | Comments Off on How to Stay Gas Safe at Home
Gas provides a cost effective energy source that is relied on by many home owners for a range of essentials including warmth, food and long hot baths. When a gas appliance goes wrong it can be extremely disruptive, but it can also prove to be dangerous if you don’t pick up on any issues quickly.
Five Things Your Need to Know When Buying A House
June 27th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Property Conveyancing | Comments Off on Five Things Your Need to Know When Buying A House
Whether you’re a first time buyer trying to get on the first rung of the property ladder or you consider yourself a bit of an expert when it comes to buying a house there are still several things you need to consider each and every time you’re looking to buy.
Keeping Kitchen Plumbing in Tip-Top Condition
June 26th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements | Comments Off on Keeping Kitchen Plumbing in Tip-Top Condition
If you’re anything like the majority of the rest of us, you’ll be very conscious about where and how you spend your money. After the bills and mortgage is paid, many of us are left with very little to call “disposable income” and the chance of frivolity is slim. Saving as much cash as possible every month will help you to enjoy yourself in the future – think holidays, new clothes or a new car, for example.
Has the Conservatory had its day?
June 17th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements | Comments Off on Has the Conservatory had its day?
It does not seem so long ago that the conservatory was in its halcyon days. Giving natural sunlight and a relatively cheap way to add an extra room to a property, they popped up everywhere.
Moving House? Storage Advice
June 6th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Market, Top Tips | Comments Off on Moving House? Storage Advice
If you’re currently in the process of trying to sell your home and are looking to move to another property, then space and storage will become a major part in this process. When selling your home you want to make it look as spacious as possible and having things packed away ready can help speed up the moving process. Equally, if you are downsizing, you’ll need to start thinking about just what you do/don’t need in your new home.
UK House Price Record Reaches £250m
May 21st, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in News, Selling Property | Comments Off on UK House Price Record Reaches £250m
Located next to the Queen, a London home has gone on sale for £250 million, looking set to smash the price record for Britain. With the average London property costing approximately £370,000, this home is worth a whopping 700 times more but boasts views of St James’s park and the biggest living space in all of central London.
Thinking of Downsizing? Things to Consider.
May 14th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Property Market, Selling Property | Comments Off on Thinking of Downsizing? Things to Consider.
The thought of downsizing your home may be something you’d thought about for years down the line when the kids have moved out and you’re getting older; but more people are considering downsizing their property to make all-important savings. For example, choosing a smaller property could help to increase cash flow with reduced mortgage repayments and lower energy bills.