Roommates in Canada United Kingdom

If you are a single person staying in a foreign country, then security may be a bigger priority for you than for a group on holiday. The security features of serviced apartments vary, and before you start looking for suitable accommodation, consider the level of security you want. Do background checks on the apartment's location and on the safety of the neighbourhood. Look at the parking facilities from a security point of view. Ask if there is a 24-hour manned reception, a concierge present,...Read More >

Most people who move abroad use temporary housing to carry out their property search if they are buying a home. Opting for temporary housing means that you can enjoy the experience of staying in a comfortable, home like environment while you look for a new house and not have to put up with the impersonal environment that a hotel would offer. Read More >

Buying a home in the UK attracts a fee of 3-5% for a property that costs less than £250,000. A first time buyer will have to shell out a fee of around £6,000 including conveyancing and other solicitor's fees, stamp duty, survey fee and removals. As a thumb rule most fees are a percentage of the cost of a property due to which the more expensive a property, the higher will be the fees payable. Read More >