When Petra Ecclestone, Formula One mogul Bernie’s younger daughter, decided to renovate her £56 million Chelsea home, she clearly needed a suitable alternative.  So, along with her fiancée James Stunt, she acquired Candy Spelling’s Bel Air Manor House, on the market for $150 million.  (Although rumor has it that Candy accepted more like $80 million.) [...]

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Burj Khalifa in Dubai is now not only the world’s tallest building but has beaten the previous record by more than 1,000 feet.  At 2,717 feet (828 metres) tall, it is the height of the previous highest skyscraper, Taipei 101 in Taiwan, with the Eiffel Tower perched on top. Taipei 101 was the tallest skyscraper [...]

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The ‘Blue Flag’ eco label has awarded Spain 511 Blue Flags, more than any other European country, in recognition of the Iberian nation’s beautifully pristine beaches. The award considers water quality, cleanliness, safety, accessibility and services and is judged by an international panel.  It also attracts property buyers as homes in close proximity to a [...]

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‘Look out, SHAAAAAARK…’ With the current dearth of contradictory information regarding the property market and whether house prices are rising, falling or whatever, consumers could be forgiven for thinking they were being duped by various authorities, providers and other sources of market data. My very strong piece of advice here is this: When you are [...]

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The simple question of: How Much is My House Worth can be extremely tough to answer. In reality a property is only worth what a purchaser is inclined to pay. Now you ask, “if I am not ın the marketplace and actively seeking to sell the home, how to i find out the value of [...]

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As a partner in a firm of conveyancing lawyers I come across all kinds of customers. Some are;pushy, aloof, needy, relaxed, polite or aggressive but they all in general have one thing in common- they would all like the house sale or purchase to complete as quickly and as smoothly as possible and the blame [...]

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By guest blogger – Greg Castle MD – House Shout (The private house sale revolution) LED lights – Historically, the problem with high-efficiency bulbs is that although they save you money, the light they provide is of poor quality and intensity. Enter LED bulbs. These babies use 90% less power than standard lights, last far [...]

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As millions gear-up to celebrate Bonfire Night throughout the UK, Darren Black, Confused.com’s home insurance expert, sends out a stark warning to homeowners. Make sure that home insurance does not become invalidated by dangerous behaviour: we would always encourage homeowners to protect their homes with sufficient cover, whether they are hosting a Bonfire Night party [...]

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Conveyancing completion is moving day – the day the sellers get their money and you get the keys to your new home. Deciding On A Date For Conveyancing Completion Once yours and the seller’s conveyancing lawyer (and any other links in the chain) are in a position to exchange contracts you will be asked to [...]

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From time to time we publish articles from guest experts. Today’s article is from: Les Howard – Freelance VAT Consultant (www.vatproblems.com) A person may construct his own dwelling, reclaiming VAT on the materials. This scheme cannot be used for a person constructing a dwelling for investment. The scheme only applies to a person constructing a [...]

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