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For years, people have been pumping money into their homes. They take out a mortgage and slowly build equity through years and years of hard work.  Homes, though, have a nasty habit of depreciating over time. They start out life pristine but eventually lose quality. Plus, the more you use them, the worse the problems become. Kids are a nightmare.  The rate of depreciation on the average occupied home is around one percent per year. In other words, if the property is worth $500,000 in the ... continue reading...

  There are plenty of reasons to downsize to a smaller property. It’s a great way to cut back costs for retirement or to relocate. For others, it’s simply that they don’t need the same amount of space as they used to. In fact, according to a survey of citizens living in larger houses, 60% of people say they’d prefer to live in a smaller home. This is due to a number of factors. Along with the money you’ll save, It’s also more environmentally conscious and reduces your carbon ... continue reading...

When we move into a new home, the chances are we are filled with big dreams and plans with what we want to do to the place. It’s natural to want to make the new house a home you can call your own. Somewhere that showcases the family personality. But a lot of the time these things start with the best intentions and can end up going horribly wrong. With that in mind, here are some of the things to avoid when it comes to home improvements.      Extensions that are never ... continue reading...

The last ten years were financially difficult for many families. A lot of people had to pay down debts and recover from business losses. By around 2019, things were looking up for most people. Then COVID-19 happened.   For this reason, finding a second income is more critical than ever right now. But where should you look?  One of the best places is the property market. Even if your job stagnates, renting out a property ensures that you have a second stream of money available to ... continue reading...

Do you fancy a change in surroundings? Are you changing your job and then requires you to move? Sometimes, life throws some curveballs that open the option of moving houses. But, there is always a major question that grows in the mind when the subject of moving looms, and that is it the right time? Your house is such an important part of life. So, when it comes to changing it you want to make sure it is the right time to move, and also the best thing for you currently to move, as when you do the ... continue reading...