More Bang for Your Buck: Northern Ireland’s Property Market
According to the latest house price data from Halifax, Northern Ireland’s housing market continues to outperform the wider UK market, shrugging off continued high inflation and strong interest rates to post another yearly increase. As well as an uplift in prices, activity also ramped up by around 16% while demand in Northern Ireland increased by […]
Sharing Success: The Guild Conference and Awards celebrate Member achievements
The QEII Centre in Westminster, London, was abuzz with excitement on Friday, 22 March 2024, as The Guild of Property Professionals hosted its highly anticipated annual Guild Conference and Awards. Under the theme ‘Sharing Success,’ the full-day conference brought together innovative and passionate Guild Members alongside industry pioneers for an event exclusive to The Guild’s […]
What is a reverse mortgage?
If you have paid off most or all of your mortgage, being a homeowner affords you more choices when it comes to funding your retirement. An ageing population contending with rising retirement costs is driving growth in the market for equity release schemes. One such scheme, that allows you to release equity from your home […]
The benefits of building an annexe
If you’re considering adding an annexe to your home, you’re in growing company. An increasing number of homeowners are looking to their gardens to expand their living spaces in the form of a self-contained annexe. If you’re considering building an annexe of your own, here are just some of the benefits. Multi-generational living Homeownership isn’t […]
Top trends for a bathroom makeover
If you’re looking to enhance the value of your home, a modernised kitchen or bathroom is the way to go. However, a full kitchen renovation isn’t always an affordable option, so you might want to focus on the small yet dynamic space of your bathroom. Here are some of the top current trends for a […]
Budget-friendly ways to upgrade your home in 2024
A full home refresh doesn’t always mean spending the whole nine yards. With a few thoughtful touches, you can transform your living space and elevate your everyday life. If you’re working with budget constraints, here are a few wallet-friendly ways to breathe new life into your home this year. Textile transformation Updating your soft furnishings […]