More and more people are choosing to rent over buying, and homeowners are flabbergasted. ‘Why would they rent?!’ they cry, pale-knuckles clenching their mortgage agreements, ‘it’s simply throwing money down the drain!’. This is a common misconception about renting. Can you really consider something that is putting a roof over your head ‘money down the […]
Tag Archives: homes
July
30
Creating The Perfect Home From Scratch
posted by 5thingstodotoday
We all want the perfect home, but that means something different for every individual. Perhaps you’ve tried to find the right place through a letting agency but nothing felt quite right. Perhaps that’s why you’ve decided you want to do the whole thing yourself. Of course, creating the perfect home from scratch takes a lot […]
July
17
The Official Reasons Buying Property Trumps Renting
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Photo Property leases have jumped in the past five years. Today, there is a record £50bn spent on rentals. And, the total as a percentage is expected to rise past 25% by 2021. Renting is the in thing and more and more people are doing it thanks to a combination of lifestyle and lack of […]
July
16
4 Things You Need To Know Before Becoming A Landlord
posted by 5thingstodotoday
(image credit) In 2018, it makes sense to become a landlord. As recently discussed on this site, millennials are not buying homes, for a number of reasons, so the rental market is a fairly safe place to be for those looking to invest their money. But being a landlord isn’t all sunshine and roses. If […]
January
28
Find New Glass Extension Inspiration From Fit Show ‘Installation of the Year’
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Industry competition showcases the best glass installations The FIT Show ‘Installation of the Year competition showcases the UK’s best-glazed installations – perfect if you’re looking for inspiration for your own home. Conservatories remain one of the most popular UK home improvement projects. And with their ability to provide additional space and increase a property’s value […]