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Steps for an Amicable Divorce
Whether you’re trying to reduce the hurt for your ex-partner or need to keep on good terms for the kids, many of us want to make divorce as amicable as possible. But there is a lot of emotions built into a divorce, which can often make seeing eye to eye – or even sitting in the same room as one another – difficult. But there are things you can do to make the situation better. Your first port of call once you decide to file for divorce is to contact a specialist divorce lawyer. A good place to start is to search for a family lawyer who can help get the divorce…
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6 Ways To Give Back To Your Wedding Guests
The whole point of inviting people to your wedding is to be able to share your love with the people that you love most. Weddings may be an expensive invitation from the perspective of the guests, as they may need new attire, transportation, lodging, and even the wedding present. It’s understandable that as the bride and groom, you want to show your guests how much you appreciate their presence, so here are some brilliant ideas about how to do just that on your wedding day. Keep the kids entertained Taking their children to a wedding is something that almost all parents dread. Children are easily bored, making it difficult to…
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What is a CIS Mortgage and Why Would You Need One?
What is CIS Mortgage? The truth is, there is no actual product that is called CIS mortgages’ but there is what is called the Construction Industry Scheme. The CIS permits a lone trader to have his income examined and verified by a mortgage lender. Over a period of time, this process was called the CIS mortgage. Anyone who had registered for the Construction Industry Scheme is given the opportunity to get a mortgage. Although, applying for CIS mortgages can be quite challenging to those who are self-employed. The income they typically present may not be consistent with the profit they actually get from their business. This can be problematic when…
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Taking Care of Your Money
We all want to manage our money well. The majority of us have found ourselves overspending, underearning or experiencing other incidents that result in financial difficulties and financial hardship, so know exactly how it feels to struggle for cash. Life throws all kind of expenses at us, so it’s important to regularly audit them. There’s one key step that can help everyone to manage their money in their lives. This is a budget. At the end of the day, no matter who you are and no matter how much or how little you earn, you are going to need a budget. Creating a budget is a skill that should be…
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Making Extra Cash In 2021
After such a tumultuous 2020, the hope of acquiring some extra income this year is no doubt felt by many. There’re many ways to meet this end, ranging in difficulty and devotion required. Whether you’re looking to simply give yourself a surplus of pocket money or endeavouring to add some major zeroes to your bank account, some options may be better than others here. This could be especially true owing to the difficult times in which we’ve all recently experienced. We’ve already covered how to make extra cash in 2019, so why not consider how things may have changed two years on? Here’s how to give your income a bit…
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Ultimate Wedding Budget Checklist
Wedding planning can be stressful. There’s so much to decide before the big day, and you’ve always got to keep one eye on your budget. This guide will help you keep track of exactly what should be on your wedding budget. All you need to decide is how much of your budget you should allocate to each item. The guide also includes some useful money-saving tips. Attire What you wear is important on your wedding day. From the perfect dresses to well-fitted suits, you want everything to be just right. Wedding dress shopping is definitely one of the more fun aspects of preparing to get married. Maybe you are looking…
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Quick Tips For New Homebuyers
When looking to make your first step up on the property ladder there are a lot of things to consider. Moving house is a stressful business and it is one of the biggest investments you will make during your lifetime. As a new homebuyer you’ll likely be daunted by the process and the sheer scale of the purchase – and we don’t blame you. But we are here today to help you think a few things through and make the process go smoothly. These are a few tips to help you as a first-time buyer and make your experience less stressful. Consider buying vs renting It is no secret that…
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Why You Need To Sort Your EPC Before Selling Your London Home
When it comes to selling your home in London, there are a lot of things to consider. Are you marketing your property to a potential investor? Or are you looking to sell to someone who will make it their home? No matter who you’re looking to sell to, you will legally need to have an EPC in place before marketing the property. An EPC Explained EPC stands for an energy performance certificate. Its main purpose is to measure the energy efficiency of a property on a scale from A-G. They must always be available to potential buyers and potential tenants. The higher your rating, with A being the highest, the…
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5 Things Nobody Tells You About Buying a Home
Buying a house is one of the most exciting things you will ever do, it’s also one of the most expensive, so it pays to have your facts straight and know as much about the process in terms of the personal and practical as possible. With that in mind, here are a few things that nobody ever seems to tell you about buying a home: If you use an online real estate agent you’ll have to conduct your own viewings There’s been a real boom in online real estate agents like Purplebricks that promise to save you money if you use them instead of traditional estate agents. However, what is…
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Simple Money Making Ideas To Fund Your Family
It is so important to look after your family as you grow through adulthood, and part of that is providing for them financially. Money is always going to be a huge part of our lives, and no matter how much we like to think otherwise the money we have will impact the lifestyle we are able to enjoy. As a parent, you want nothing more than to keep your kids happy, and money is a big part of this. If you are looking for some simple ways to make money from home this year to keep your family afloat, here are some ways to do it. Take photographs Photographs can…