‘My hotel room had tea capsules for the coffee machine’ – and other stories of VERY British problems while travelling – The Sun

If you’re not used to traveling in Britain you my have a hard time. You’ll at least notice some differences in the way things are done there. Something as simple as using a coffee machine can be different since they drink way more tea there than we do in America so that is what might […]

UK sees boom in number of properties smaller than 37sqm: Would you buy a ‘micro-home’? – Telegraph.co.uk

Micro-home growth reached a new high in 2016, with almost 8,000 of the less than 37 square meter dwelling places being built. For comparison’s sake, that’s about the same size as the average tube carriage. Unfortunately, micro-homes don’t necessarily grow in value like their big brothers, and many mortgage lenders will not deal with loans […]

Central London used to drive UK house price growth and is now dragging it down – here’s why – Business Insider

The article is about UK house pricing. It shows the estimated and previous growth of the area in Central London. The price falls in the past two years have been due to tax changes. They estimate that prices will rise again in 2019. Stamp duty was reduced for those who bought houses in Central London […]

Dogs are driving Millennials’ home-buying decisions – KSDK

People love their dogs and have done so for at least 10,000 years. That attachment is so strong that pets can be used as a measure of demographics. Currently millenials who are in the age group of 18 to 36 right now, have been slower to reach adult milestones like home buying. With that delay, […]

At £280000, is this the most overpriced property in Britain? – Telegraph.co.uk

You can’t get a mortgage on them. They don’t have running water or toilets. There’s no privacy. And you can haul them away at a moment’s notice. But they’re on sale for £275,000 and there’s no shortage of interested shoppers. They’re luxury beach huts on a beach in Dorset, England. On top of the ridiculous […]

Start with cheap cheats, focus on the kitchen and bathroom and move that hills hoist immediately: Renovation expert … – Daily Mail

Cherie Barber, an Australian renovation expert who blogs at Renovating for Profit, has shared her top ten tight budget renovation tips to make your property look like a million bucks, all without breaking the bank. 1. Start cheap. Find the cheapest ways to get huge bang for your buck. A coat of paint works wonders. […]

Out of town but not out of touch:Hertfordshire offers the best of both worlds for north Londoners looking for more … – Homes and Property

People from north London are attached to their neighborhoods, so when they do choose to move, perhaps to find more space or better schools, they are unlikely to move very far. The top three areas for north Londoners are Cheshunt, neighboring towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, and St. Albans. All three offer housing […]

The hidden costs of buying a house – AOL UK

When getting ready to purchase a property, you need it to make sure that you have a decent credit score. Besides checking on your credit, you need to start saving for a down payment. But, the real cost come when you are ready to purchase a house. You can read about the anticipated cost in […]

Fewer first-time buyers around in the UK property market – Rentman Software

The UK first time buyer market is shrinking as the majority is getting older there is less first time buyers. In the last 17 years there has been a 27 percent drop in first time buyers. With prices slowly on the rise for a new house and the econonmy the way it is many buyers […]

Does the Lake District have the most resilient house prices in the UK? – Telegraph.co.uk

Today, vast new home constructions include amenities to exhibit the owner’s wealth and stature. Although the contents have changed significantly, this is no different than mansions of a century ago. The mansion of Hylands in Cumbria is a prime example. Built in 1910 by Abraham Pattinson, Hylands showed off the owner’s wealth and the superior […]