Surveys consistently show that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to buy a home. For many young Brits, buying a home has become a statement of financial investment or commitment to a partner. With new research from icount, showing that 60% of Brits think they will own a house by the time they are 30. Why… Read more
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How to Get a House Ready to Sell
Whatever your reason, you have a house to sell. It doesn’t matter for what occasion, this guide will help you get through the process. The following are the many things to consider: Repair You’ve probably seen those home renovation shows. What often happens is some sucker sells their house for way under… Read more
Is your house disaster proof?
There is a reason why the saying goes “home, sweet home”. It is one of our most personal belongings and the place that keeps us safe. The mere fact that we sleep in our home totally vulnerable is enough proof that we think it to be the safest place imaginable. Sometimes natural calamity can… Read more
4 things to consider before buying a house on your own
I own a property in the UK that I bought alone a few years ago. Even though I had a boyfriend at the time, he had no interest in co-signing and I didn’t have much interest in getting him on board. Not that I didn’t love him at the time, but I knew it was… Read more
Would you have roommates as a family?
I read an article on The Atlantic about two married couples getting a house together in D.C. so they could split the mortgage and other household duties “for the next few decades hopefully”. While I have lived with roommates for most of my college years and the first few years as a professional, I always… Read more
Help to Buy: did you know about Mortgage Guarantees and Equity Loans?
Many people are struggling to see how they might ever take that first step onto the property ladder, or move their growing family into a bigger home. With house prices rising, the government’s Help to Buy scheme aims to bridge the gap between a bullish property market and buyers who have been outpaced by the… Read more
Demand for Housing Continues to Outstrip Supply
Prices are on the up, which shows strength, but the lack of housing supply is behind the increase. Yet again, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has revealed that all is not well with the Scottish housing market. There’s significant demand for housing but the supply of homes simply isn’t there, which is driving up… Read more
A lifetime of savings part 2: Saving money in your 30s
Following up with this lifetime of savings series, we have talked about how to save money in your 20s and how to build solid foundations for your adult financial life. Now let’s see what should be tackled in your 30s. Make up for your 20s Don’t beat yourself up. You have made mistakes in… Read more
Downsizing your home: rules for going small
With the tiny home movement in full swing, many people are downsizing their homes to something much smaller. City dwellers are trading living space for location and convenience. With home taxes, insurance, utility and upkeep costs rising every day, you may end up asking yourself if you really need all the space you now… Read more
Top 4 things to think about when buying a car or a home
When making large purchases such as a vehicle or a house, many buyers start the process by going to a car dealer or meeting with a realtor. The only research that is completed is often with brief and shallowInternet searches;taking the time to gather essential information can lead to a smooth buying process… Read more
Blog Recap, House, Holidays & Fitness
Hey Everyone! I am very aware that I have not posted much recently – believe me when I say this is NOT my choice!! We still do not have internet at our New House so it is proving to be very difficult to post. (I am writing this in my lunch break at work). I thought it… Read more
Tomorrow We Will Own a House
Quick Update – Very Excited about tomorrow – WE GET THE KEYS TO OUR VERY OWN HOUSE 😀 !!!!! Today’s post is a Link back to an older post I wrote (before a lot of you started reading) called Attitude is Everything. After reading Money Beagle’s Article – A Tale of Two Customer Service Experiences… Read more