Even if you don’t like the idea of throwing away your worldly belongings, you might like the benefits which come along with owning fewer possessions! These include less to clean - less to organise - reducing stress - or even the possibility of having more money and energy to put into your hobbies and passions! Decluttering doesn’t need to be painful - it can be fun!

How to save money on a renovation Coming in under budget on a renovation is everyone’s dream. The reality, though, is often very different, even when you’ve done what all the experts tell you and factored in unforeseen extras. However, cutting costs without compromising on your dream reno is possible with some thorough research, clever planning and good organisation. Minimise plumbing changes Keep the position and layout of bathrooms and kitchens roughly the same because moving plumbing isn’t cheap as it involves removing wall linings and making holes in flooring. Group the laundry, bathrooms and toilets together. If you have [...]

The Housing Improvement Regulations 1947 set out the minimum requirements for housing, with the local authorities responsible for enforcing the minimum requirements under the Act. Effectively, a property must meet all these requirements unless it complies with the equivalent Building Code Requirements at the time it was built. These regulations define a habitable room as any room which is used or intended to be used, or, in the opinion of the local authority, is capable of being used, as a living room, dining room, sitting room, or bedroom; and includes a kitchen having a floor area of 80 square feet [...]

Time after time, we hear conflicting opinions on the best method of sale. If you are wanting to sell your home, here are some insights into the methods of sale available to you. Auction Auction is the best way of achieving a premium price in a competitive market. Auction involves a short, sharp and intensive marketing campaign of a property without a price. This is to test the market to see what buyers, in a competitive situation, are prepared to pay to become the new owners of that property. Marketing with a price limits what a keen buyer may pay. [...]

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