When we’re choosing and establishing our home for our family, we’re taking care mostly about its functionality. Of course, there is some aesthetics and design involved, but primarily we’re trying to make it accommodate the basic needs of every family – place to sleep, a place to eat, a place to rest, and place to hang out with your friends and family.  But all these things slowly become a routine and it just hits you one day that you’re not having any fun anymore.  And it’s not about you, but about the lack of space to do it. Every room has its ‛function’ which makes them occupied wi ..read more

One of the biggest ongoing costs that landlords face is maintenance. From end of tenancy cleaning and replacing broken furnishings to fixing a leaking roof, tenanted properties need a lot of TLC to keep them in good condition. However, in order for landlords to make their rental businesses work, they need to keep these costs to a minimum. As we’re experts in cleaning, landlords often ask us for ideas on how to save money on home upkeep and essential works, so we thought we’d put together some of our best money-saving tips. Find The Right Tenants The most important factor in keeping property ma ..read more

In the world of property sales and landlordship, tenants or owners with pets are often perceived as a double-edged sword. Cats and dogs, in particular, can cause an incredible amount of damage in the blink of an eye. This is what compels many landlords and property developers to leave the “Pet-friendly” box blank when the time to search for new tenants or homeowners arrives.   If this is the first time you’ve ever considered offering your property to tenants/prospect buyers with pets, The Property Blog has prepared this short yet helpful guide just for you. What you gain by letting pets i ..read more

If you’re involved with any form of communal refuse area at a property, maybe in a block of flats or office block, then you’ll appreciate how these areas have a habit of getting out of control. Whether that’s piles of additional items, or people not placing usual bin bags in the correct bins, it can soon escalate to a horrible mess. If you’re an occupier or tenant this is a frustration, or if you’re a landlord or managing agent then it’s even worse in that you have the responsibility to quickly clear any issues and try to make sure this does not happen again. Not a glamorous side to property m ..read more

Moving your whole life from one country to another can be an exciting but stressful time, and making sure you have everything in order before you settle down is imperative if you want to start on the right foot. The experts at Property Turkey have listed their top 10 things you should be aware of before heading off on your new adventure. 1. Passports & Visas Making sure your passports have been updated, and visas have been bought prior to travel is essential for allowing you to settle in that country. It would be best to get these done sooner rather than later to prevent last-minute stress ..read more

How can Millennials secure their first home purchase? If there’s one area of life that causes millennials pain, it’s home-buying. This generation is the first to have really felt the brunt of rising property prices, low wages and the legacy of the baby boomers. Many of their parents’ generation were able to buy their first homes in their twenties, sell their second homes, all at prices which only represented twice the average salary, not 4 to 5 times like today! To add insult to injury, millennials are often accused of frittering away their hard-earned salary on luxury items – apparently avoca ..read more

A good tenant should carry a thorough end of tenancy cleaning prior to moving out. If you don’t own your home and are renting – do your homework right and get your money back when leaving your home. If you fail to meet requirements in your tenancy agreement, deductions will surely follow. End of tenancy cleaning checklist “Check out inspections are final and if damage and dirt (beside fair wear and tear, of course) are present – a security deposit will surely be a subject of deductions.” – Dmitri Kara, tenancy expert at Fantastic Cleaners London “Buy, sell or simply let the property again, ex ..read more

Globally famous Welsh crooner Sir Tom Jones has decided to sell his home , a lavish £6.45m mansion; including over half an acre of land with incredible views over Los Angeles. The Welsh expat has lived there just short of 20 years. Tom Jones sells LA Home The 8,146 sq ft Mediterranean-style contemporary villa has 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. It’s located in the private community of Mulholland Estates, Beverly Hills. This is a popular neighbourhood for celebrities; not least as it offers security gates and high hedges to shield shy stars. The big-voiced Welshman bought it in 1998 for £2,13 ..read more

The housing market is in an unstable place right now. Smart homeowners are looking to upgrade their current home rather than try to move somewhere else. Until the market stabilizes, it may be best to increase the value of your property now rather than to move out and seek someplace nicer. We are going to show you a few ways that you can do just that. Increase the value of your property Change up your layout This is one of the cheapest ways to get more space in your home. All you need is to just change the way your furniture, walls and supports are arranged. Some of the dividing walls (partiti ..read more

We’ve put together these 5 top tips for a secure cash house sale incase you’re looking for a quick sale. Many homeowners or landlords with property in the UK make the decision to go for a cash sale. This can be for a number of reasons, most of which centre around speed. Let’s face it, estate agents and mortgage buyers aren’t usually known for their ‘greased lightning‘ capabilities. A cash sale avoids the familiar and frustrating scenario of dealing with buyers who make an offer only to have their applications turned down by the mortgage companies. This usually takes months, which, in some ..read more