Pulse is our blog series dedicated to New Homes, giving you insight into some of the best investment opportunities London has to offer. Pulse is your guide to what’s hot in the New Homes market. The dream Canary Wharf, London's financial district, which attracts business from around the world, is now also one of the must-have residential addresses. Transforming the docklands is Harbour Central, a...
March 2016
We know that, even though you are renting a property, you still want it to feel like home. One of the biggest frustrations of tenants over the years has been how to personalise their rental space, without breaking any rules. You want your home to reflect your taste, passion and style, and we often get asked, “How can we decorate our rental without re-decorating.” We have put together some great tips,...
My parents lived in the same house since the day they got married; to them, it was a forever home. But, 40 years later, this home that they loved, cherished and had stolen their hearts suddenly became too big and expensive for their retirement. Reality struck, and, as much as it pained them, they knew they had to move to a smaller property that would be more economical, and would better suit them as they...
What are your key buying decisions when purchasing a product or service? Firstly, you may establish whether you have a real need for it, although we all love an impulsive purchase every now and again. You might read reviews to determine the quality of the item or service, to feel reassured that you won’t be wasting your money and that what the vendor is offering is what it says on the tin. But when...
Ah, our little angels. Just as you are tidying, more chaos seems to be unfolding behind your back, and where you can return a danger zone back to normality, there is evidence of all your hard work being undone in a matter of seconds. Selling your home with children in tow is not easy; it may be an emotional experience for you, but it is also a huge wrench for them, as they will be leaving the place they...
Fans are eagerly awaiting the next season of Game of Thrones to discover what happens in the ongoing ferocious battle for power between the ‘houses’ of noble families. The interweaving and complicated tale follows the civil war as the warring houses thrive or are destroyed, as people are betrayed and outwitted. So how can this mythical story, complete with dragons, bear any relation to the property...
There is no hiding from it; if you are looking to buy or rent a home you need to have your finances in order. Prior to proceeding with a purchase or a rental, one or more organisations will be poking around your finances to ensure that you can afford what you are seeking. Are you ready for the stress test? Back in April 2014 the Financial Conduct Authority introduced the Mortgage Market Review (MMR),...
Easter weekend is upon us, and as some of us will be planning an Easter Egg hunt for the little ones (and big ones!). Easter is often a time when we start to hit the garden centres and think about getting our gardens ready for summer. If you are thinking of selling your home, there is no better way of burning off all those Easter eggs than creating a garden that will help to sell your home. When getting...
Our pets are members of our family. In the UK we are known for being a nation of pet lovers, and even in our nation’s capital we still don’t shy away from making room for man’s best friend. At MyLondonHome we too are pet lovers, which is why we want to help you achieve the best possible price when selling your home, as owning a pet can sometimes reduce the value of your home. Don’t panic! We have...
DIY stores are on standby. A long bank holiday weekend awaits. But to DIY, or not DIY? According to research undertaken last year by Halifax Home Insurance, 67% of us who tried to undertake work ourselves in the end had to call in the experts. The report also found that the average cost to fix one of our blunders was £1,830, now that’s a costly DIY job! Many of us love the challenge of learning a new...