Unless you have saved up a lot of cash or found a perfect investor, you’re going to have to find another financing source. Stuff such as crowdfunding and incubator startups are legitimate options, but loans are by far more common. Although many businesspersons rightfully claim that loans should be avoided like the plague, this is mostly owing to their...
Historically, investing in real estate has been reserved for large institutional investors. Being that it is quite expensive to invest in real estate, many of the “little guys” are left out of this maket. A few years ago real estate crowdfunding changed all of that.
In 2013 it became legal for real estate investing to occur through crowd funding. With...
Along with your bedroom, another place you should never take for granted is your bathroom. It is the place where you should feel the most at ease while enjoying its unique ambiance. However, this is not always easy to do. As the trends come and go, you might feel worn out like that rug on your bathroom floor. What...
If you’re like most homeowners, you’ve probably spent a lot of money in order to make sure your home’s interior looks amazing. Even though this is something you simply can’t go wrong with, the last thing you want to do is overlook your backyard. This is the case because there’s just so many ways you can freshen up your...
Do you know the importance of gas safety?
Gas safety is a statutory duty that no landlord can afford to ignore. Unlike any other aspect of property management, such as assured shorthold tenancies, paying attention to the safety of gas installations in your rental properties can literally be the difference between life and death.
Landlords can get away with issuing a...
In this guide you will find all the things you need to consider before you renovate your bathroom such as the lighting and the layout...
Natural stone tiles range from beautifully veined marble to rustic and versatile slate tiles. Every tile has its unique quality, making, pattern, and texture offering a timeless look. These tiles can be used in variety of surfaces, or even as a seamless transition from room to room. These tiles can last long as they have natural strength and durability...
Everyone wants a new home, but nobody wants to deal with the mess that construction brings in. Pre-made homes or used homes are much different than building a new home entirely by scratch. There are many positive aspects of building a new home. One of the positive aspects of making one’s own dream home includes home customisation according to...
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has delivered his first and last Spring Budget. If you're a landlord, a homeowner, you're saving to get on the property ladder, or you’re renting in London, read Portico London estate agent’s summary of how the Budget will affect you…
I’m a landlord - how am I affected?
Landlords across the country will be...
Buying a house is as simple as saving up a deposit, securing a mortgage, then making an offer, right? In simple terms, yes, but on top of these large costs and decisions there are lots of further additional costs that can quickly add up over time. First time buyers, new to the property market and perhaps blind to the...