Moving houses / Interior

  • Adding Value To Your Home By Updating Its Facade
    Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    Adding Value To Your Home By Updating Its Facade

    The problem with the front facade of our homes is that everyone else spends longer looking at them than we do. After all, we tend to spend the majority of our time indoors. Even when we are outside, it is usually in the back, rather than the front yard! However, neglecting the front of your home isn’t a good idea. Indeed, it can have all sorts of disadvantages, including making it a more appealing target for burglars, and even lower the value of the property overall. Fortunately, you can read all about how to show your home’s front a little TLC and have it looking like new in no time. Keep reading to find out more. (more…)

  • Different Ways to Invest in Real Estate in 2021
    Finance, Moving houses / Interior

    Different Ways to Invest in Real Estate in 2023

    Property is one of the most popular forms of investment (read the Ultimate Guide To Money + Finance for more investments) so it’s certainly something to consider if you want to grow your capital. For many people, the most efficient way to invest in real estate is to buy a property, lease it to a tenant, and hope that its value increases over time. However, this isn’t the only way you can profit from the property market. If you’re looking for alternative opportunities, take a look at the different ways to invest in real estate in 2023:

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  • How To Design The Perfect Vintage Style Bedroom
    Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    How To Design The Perfect Vintage Style Bedroom

    When it comes to interior design, the vintage style never fails to impress. It’s a classic look that’s always on trend, and the scope to source so many different features and fittings from different time periods can inspire even the least creative of people to transform their property into vintage heaven. The perfect vintage bedroom consists of a few key features, and it couldn’t be easier to begin your revamp today! (more…)

  • 3 Ways to Protect Your Home from Water Damage
    Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    3 Ways to Protect Your Home from Water Damage

    Water is a necessity that every living creature needs to survive. More than half of the human body is made up of water. And, it is encouraged to drink around eight cups of water a day. With this, one may think that water is important and not dangerous.

    Wait! Water can be hazardous. Think about the ocean and storms. The ocean is a huge area and is full of swimming creatures that can harm the human. Also, storms can be worrisome as well due to its potential damages it can leave to properties. 

    Be prepared for harsh water damages. Here are three ways to help protect your home from mother nature. (more…)

  • How To Pack Like A Pro
    Moving houses / Interior

    How To Pack Like A Pro

    If you are moving house, there are plenty of different things you can do to take the stress out moving. However, one of the most important things you can do is ensuring that you pack up your belongings early. Don’t leave it to the last minute – as this will result in stress-induced chaos. This could mean you damage items by not packing them correctly, or leave something behind that you’ll later need.

    With that in mind, here are some tips that will help you pack like a pro in no time! (more…)

  • The Ultimate Guide To Home Security
    Internet Freedom, Moving houses / Interior

    The Easy Guide To Home Security

    If you are thinking about how to improve the security of your home, you are probably concerned about the possibility of home theft, trespassers, and vandalism. To prevent these sorts of individuals from entering your premises, you need to have active deterrents to ward them off. A thief will be an opportunist and will not want to overcome security hurdles or risk being caught. Therefore, they will target homes that are not secure. To enhance your home security, follow this guide. It is not as challenging as you think. (more…)

  • 5 Tips To Take The Stress Out Of Moving Home
    Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    5 Tips To Take The Stress Out Of Moving Home

    According to a survey conducted by Which? people find moving homes more stressful than getting married, changing jobs, and having children. It is not surprising when you consider that a new home may be one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. Moving usually involves a lot of legal paperwork and the logistics of packing up your life and transporting it safely across possibly vast distances. However, it doesn’t need to be a major hassle. With some careful planning and thought, you can avoid many of the problematic pitfalls with your house move. Here are some handy tips to take the stress out of the next time you are making tracks to pastures new.  (more…)

  • Pixabay (CC0 Licence) While the life of a nomad has its advantages, there is definitely always something to be said for having the reassurance and comfort of four walls and a roof you can call home. All of the words that are commonly used to describe the experience of settling down have a purpose in this. Security, comfort, solidity… these are certainly all things that it’s worth having - and they are why we end up looking for somewhere that is ours. Having said this, it needs to also be considered that any decision you make on something as fundamental as a home should be taken very seriously. Taking the keys and storing away your possessions under a permanent roof is a commitment - and there is a reason that people talk about moving house as being a stressful experience. Once you’ve got your feet under the table, so to speak, it can be tough to get them back out again - so you need to be sure you’re happy with the arrangement. So there are some questions you must ask yourself before you make this commitment. To buy or to rent - it’s not such a clear-cut question The general impression that persists with regard to a permanent home is that it is better, if you can, to buy. There is certainly a persuasive argument along those lines. If you buy your home, you don’t have to worry about a landlord. You can make any decision you want with regard to its upkeep, and it is a solid asset that you can always count on when you need to. With that said, unless you have managed to buy the home with cash, thus avoiding a mortgage, you won’t truly own that home any time soon. You will need to guarantee a certain level of income permanently for the foreseeable future - potentially for 25 years or longer - so that you can make the repayments that allow you to live in the house. For that duration, the house will partly belong to the mortgage lender who fronted the money to buy it. Any decision you make on your future, you make with that knowledge in mind. Although renters have the knowledge that there will be a landlord to consider as long as they are renting a property, they can at least decide to vacate at shorter notice and won’t need to find a new occupier for the house when they want to move somewhere else. That being said, in some cases you’ll need to pass a credit check before you’ll even be considered for a rental. If you’ve been borrowing in order to fund a more peripatetic lifestyle, then you may need to ask “What is Debt to Success System?” and see if there is any debt you can discharge to make things easier. Do you need a house, or are there alternatives? When looking for somewhere new to live, there is always going to be the question of space to consider. If you’re a single person moving on their own, then you have a wider range of options; you can move into a bungalow, an apartment and even a studio and likely save a lot of money compared to renting a full house. If you only need one bedroom, or can even live without one, then your outgoing expenses and general maintenance will be greatly reduced. If you are moving with someone else - or even a few someone elses - then your choice will be reduced. You will also be looking at greater expense, and renting options will come with additional caveats; some landlords are reluctant to rent properties to people with children, or with pets; always read any tenancy agreement before you sign it. Is this where you want to live? Pixabay (CC0 Licence) Having a more permanent residence does offer more certainty and security, which are beneficial considerations. However, you need in turn to consider whether you want the certainty of spending the foreseeable future in this specific place. If you’re house hunting in the summer, don’t get carried away with how nice the area seems in the sunshine; how will it hold up in mid-January? In addition, think through an entire year or even longer. If you needed to find a school here, or have access to specific healthcare, would this home work for you? Sometimes we get tired of moving around, and just want to put down some roots. But be honest with yourself, and ask (and answer) the questions that need to be posed before you make a decision as long-lasting as this one.
    Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    Questions To Answer Before You Go House Hunting

    While the life of a nomad has its advantages, there is definitely always something to be said for having the reassurance and comfort of four walls and a roof you can call home. All of the words that are commonly used to describe the experience of settling down have a purpose in this. Security, comfort, solidity… these are certainly all things that it’s worth having – and they are why we end up looking for somewhere that is ours.

    Having said this, it needs to also be considered that any decision you make on something as fundamental as a home should be taken very seriously. Taking the keys and storing away your possessions under a permanent roof is a commitment – and there is a reason that people talk about moving house as being a stressful experience. Once you’ve got your feet under the table, so to speak, it can be tough to get them back out again – so you need to be sure you’re happy with the arrangement. So there are some questions you must ask yourself before you make this commitment. (more…)

  • Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior

    How To Resolve Disputes With Your Neighbours

    In an ideal world, we’d all get along with our neighbors, be able to talk, socialize, and borrow each other’s hedge trimmers. It’s not always that picture-perfect and sometimes issues arise that need to be dealt with.

    How you deal with these issues can have a significant effect on your future relationship with them, and could make your life difficult. After all, you want to feel safe and secure in your own neighborhood, not isolated from the people around you.  (more…)

  • Digital Nomad lifestyle, Lifestyle, Moving houses / Interior, Travel

    4 Things to do Before You Move Abroad

    Many people dream of relocating to a new country and starting a new life. Emigrating is an exciting prospect and the ideal opportunity to enjoy new experiences and immerse yourself in a different culture. If you are longing to spend time living in a new location, it is vital to prepare thoroughly for your new adventure. Knowing where to start when trying to turn your dreams of emigrating into a reality can be confusing, so here are some helpful tips to get you started:
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