Let’s be honest, moving to a new house is always going to be stressful, no matter how organised you are. You are literally uprooting your whole life, and moving it from one place to another. It gets even more stressful if you have young children to pull into the mix. But fear not, like everything in life, there are things you can do to make that move a little less stressful, a little more easy. Read on to find out what you can do to help your house move run smoothly. Use a house removal service Some people are tempted to cut out using a house removal service in favour…

Getting your home appraised is all part of the selling process.  But it can be nerve-wracking waiting to see how much your house will appraise for. Here are 10 tips to avoid a low appraisal valuation.   Make a list of features and improvements The appraiser will research your property and pull permits, but you can provide documentation of improvements you’ve made.  For instance, if you had the air conditioner updated or ceiling fans installed recently these should be documented for the appraiser.   Provide maintenance records Give the appraiser receipts, renovation records, and before-and-after photos that prove you have regular maintenance on necessary parts of your home.   Get a comparative market…

Are you going to be moving anytime soon? Whether your move will be across the country or just down the block, don’t forget to think ahead. You’ll want to avoid five moving mistakes that will make or break this process for you. News flash – moving isn’t the most fun ever. The end result is great! However, actually moving your stuff? Not so much! Here are 5 things to avoid – Jumping in Without a Plan Moving your household does not happen every day.  It’s a major life event.  Not having a plan is a prescription for chaos.  Two or more heads are better than one (yours), so spend a…

Increasing the value of your property, especially when you’re considering moving out, is a great way to find what’s great and unique about your home. There are some small ways you can improve your property’s value that won’t cost the earth – here are 5 you could consider. 1. Spruce up your kitchen For a lot of buyers the kitchen is a key area of the home that should have all the space they need. If you have a big home then you might have a really open plan space or even an island. This could be the time to change around your kitchen space by adding some paint to…