How to prepare your children for moving home Moving home can be difficult and often stressful; but if you are finding it hard, imagine how it can affect your children. Research suggests that moving home can have long-term effects on a child, as their stress levels are often underestimated. They can feel insecure about the unfamiliar, the loss of friends (if moving a distance) and also the sense of being...
April 2016
10 unexpected features that help sell your home Are you sitting on (well actually, in) a hidden gem? Is your home full of unexpected features that could actually help to sell it? Has your agent noticed? Now, we are not talking about the shiny and glitzy pieces like a stunning kitchen, immaculate and stylish bathroom or a terrace with views to die for; the kinds of features we are talking about are...
Are speedy viewers fast buyers? When you’re doing your weekly shop, do you enter the supermarket on a mission? Where your quest is to tick every item off your list with precision, there is no being sidetracked by offers or new products, and this is one quick operation. Or, are you the type of person who enjoys strolling around the aisles, casually taking in all that is on offer? You may even be a...
Should we stay or go? Brexit and property Official campaigning has begun and both sides are setting out their agendas as to why we should stay in or leave Europe. With many of us still undecided on which way to vote, our thoughts may focus on what the likely effect will be on the central London property market. At MyLondonHome, we have taken a look at what both sides are predicting will happen following...
St George Wharf – Adding value with Microsite Magic At MyLondonHome we invest heavily in marketing, as we want to ensure we reach the largest audience of potential clients possible. Back in 2007 we decided to venture into micro websites; we knew that many clients, especially those from overseas, often didn’t know where to go when they were looking to sell or let their property. Each micro website is...
According to an article in The Observer, economists think, “Housing is overrated as a financial investment.” The article goes on to state that with a property your investment is locked in to a single asset, rather than spreading your capital across more diverse investments, such as stocks. So is homeownership overrated, and should we be happier about renting long term? Europe has a more positive...
Woolwich is an historic area of London, once its own town, that is believed to have existed since the Iron Age - the Romans built a fort here and it has a fascinating naval and military past. It is now set to mark its mark again as a few days ago it was predicted to experience the highest house price growth as a result of Crossrail. Woolwich has been set to be on the up for over a decade, but the forecast...
We all hope that our homes will increase in value during the time we are living there. Whilst we may wish to decorate, renovate and upgrade our homes, from a desire to create a home that reflects our style, our actions could be having a negative impact, and could even devalue our property. Creating an eyesore We have spoken before about the benefits of your home creating a good first impression for...
No one who has watched Notting Hill could forget that ‘whoopsie daisy’ scene, when Hugh Grant’s character struggles to get over the fence into the private garden. On reaching the other side the pair discover a haven, a place of privacy and solitude that mesmerises them. Living in London, we all long for some exposure to greenery, whether it be the luxury of our own private garden, or proximity to one...
Thank you for the memories – Downsizing When we talk about ‘downsizing’, we tend to imagine an elderly couple rattling around in a large expansive home looking for a smaller place to live that is more suitable, both in economical and practical terms. But downsizing now seems to be a trend that is spanning the generations, as those with enough equity are seeking the elusive and aspirational dream of...