publication date: Feb 9, 2010
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author/source: Kate Faulkner, Property Expert and Author of Which? Property Books
Act now to make money from your home!
Not so long ago, our homes were continually going up in value but with the recession has come a change in attitude. No longer a cashpoint, our property is a drain on our budget, with the cost of repairs, maintenance, improvements and energy conservation escalating.
Additionally, stalked by the shadow of negative equity, our homes have become hungry beasts, gobbling up our hard-earned income.
So what's the solution? Put your home to work and make it pay!
Read on to find out about all the differents steps you could take to make your home pay, from getting a lodger or renting to foreign students, to renting out your garage for storage or parking, or offering it to film and TV companies as a location!
Make your home pay!