A month from now on 21st October Marty McFly will land in Hill Valley, a small town in California, after travelling from the past via Doc Brown’s seriously modified DeLorean.
Having previously travelled back to 1955, Marty may have been in awe at the house of the future presented in 2015, but it would seem those that created it weren’t too far off the mark. What may have surprised him more however, is the amount that the house of the future costs, even before you kit it out with all the mod-cons.
Home to the Future
September 21st, 2015 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Home to the Future
What it means when you serve an eviction notice
July 3rd, 2015 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Landlords, Rental Market | Comments Off on What it means when you serve an eviction notice
The life of a landlord is not just collecting the rent at the end of every month with no problems. Sometimes you can run into difficulties with your tenants that are unresolvable and you are faced with having to serve them an eviction notice. There are many rules that you must follow as a landlord to avoid being accused of an illegal eviction or harassment. The last thing you want is to step out of line and have to deal with a legal battle. Let us help you reclaim your property within the rules of the law.
How to survive remodelling your home
June 3rd, 2015 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Home Maintenace, Top Tips | 1 Comment »
Ask anyone who has stayed in their home whilst they are remodelling what their advice is, they will tell you not to stay in your home during the process under any circumstances. However sometime this is not always an option, especially if you are under pressure financially. Sometimes you just have to deal with the dust and grin and bare it.
A History of House Prices in Miami Florida
March 16th, 2015 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Overseas, Property Market | Comments Off on A History of House Prices in Miami Florida
Currently, The Miami, Florida housing markets is one of the hottest in the United States and is growing out from the early 2000s housing slump and bubble burst. In 2014 the median home price in the Miami-Dade county region was around $260,000USD. This is still far off from the high experienced in the early 200s where the median home price in Miami was around $460,000 (in 2006). As shown, a history of house prices in Miami Florida has undergone many changes and swings throughout the cities history.
Choosing the right burglar alarm for your home.
February 2nd, 2015 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Home Maintenace | Comments Off on Choosing the right burglar alarm for your home.
You pull up to your house after a business trip, holiday or weekend away with friends and something doesn’t feel right. You get out of the car or taxi and walk up to the front door, fiddling to find the keys in your bag. The front door is unlocked. Your suspicious feeling grows stronger. You walk into your home and your heart lurches into your throat. Your house is completely ransacked. No corner hasn’t been left unturned and every precious valuable gone. That is not exactly the welcome home party your were looking for.
Kitchen Extensions – tips for extending the most social room
January 6th, 2015 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements | Comments Off on Kitchen Extensions – tips for extending the most social room
People decide to put an extension on their kitchen for a variety of reasons: bigger family, need for more social space or to get some ‘outdoor’ space that isn’t actually outside. Whatever your motivation, a kitchen extension is a great way to add value to your property and is definitely cheaper than moving house all together. Read on to get advice about your kitchen extension.
US Rolls Out Red Carpet for International Property Investors
December 4th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Buying Property, Overseas, Property Market | Comments Off on US Rolls Out Red Carpet for International Property Investors
Led by Obama, the USA is rolling out the red carpet for international property investors.
Easier to obtain international mortgages, tax eliminating vehicles, increased protections for property investors, and tearing down immigration barriers all adds up to fueling the American real estate market, and making it even more attractive for global investors.
How to deal with landlord harassment
November 24th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Landlords, Rental Market | Comments Off on How to deal with landlord harassment
Sometimes relationships go wrong. Whether it is a personal relationship, a friendship or a communication breakdown with your landlord, a sour relationship can be very stressful to deal with. As a tenant you need to know what your rights are when dealing with harassment from your landlord. There are a series of hoops you have to jump through and processes you have to follow to make sure you deal with landlord harassment correctly. Below you will find some of the top tips for coping with this situation.
Tenants installing items in home without permission
October 9th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Landlords, Rental Market | Comments Off on Tenants installing items in home without permission
When you own a property, you have tenants and you have clearly outlined the ‘rules’ in a tenancy agreement with them, it can be very frustrating when they decide to install items in your home without your permission. Depending on what they decide to install, it can wind up costing you money later if you don’t address the problem when it arises. Here are some top tips to dealing with this type of situation.
How much should my extension cost?
September 17th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Extensions, Home Improvements | 1 Comment »
When you set of on a new project such as an extension, it is always helpful to have an idea of how much money your project should cost so you don’t get ripped off. Building an extension can be quite a complex project with lots of moving parts that you may want to keep your eye on financially. From the architect to the construction itself, you will deal with several different people. This blog acts as a guideline to how much your extension should cost and some factors that will affect the price of your extension.
What the Housing Crisis Means for Today’s Youth
September 16th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Mortgages, Property Market | Comments Off on What the Housing Crisis Means for Today’s Youth
For today’s youth, owning a property is becoming increasingly tougher. According to housing charity Shelter, almost two million 20-34-year-olds are choosing to live at home with their parents as they cannot afford to rent or buy their own place, despite being in employment.