Archives for April 2015

Decorating your home is a daunting task, and can be expensive – but from needing to fill the first home you buy, to making your mark on a rental property, it’s often necessary. The good news is, making interior design changes doesn’t have to cost a bomb! If you’re on a budget but still fancy transforming your home this spring, here are a few tips to prevent you from spending … [Read more...] about Upgrading Your Home on a Budget

For most people, there is a big and very important difference between a ‘house’ and a ‘home’. While the former is somewhere to stay, the latter is the place that gives us that sense of belonging and safety. There are many things that have been highlighted as defining moments that make the transition from house to home, be it getting a pet, meeting the neighbours, installing … [Read more...] about Shared Ownership: The First Step on the Property Ladder?

Preparing for the future tends to split the population: While some of us like to plan with meticulous care, others are much quicker to bury their head in the sand and hope things will all work out in the end. With a fragile, recovering economy and uncertain financial prospects however, the importance of a watchful eye and careful planning is arguably greater than ever. Given … [Read more...] about Preparing for the future - the nation’s financial plans [infographic]