Alex Milne
About the Author
Alex has spent years working directly with property investors and first-time buyers, helping them make decisions they actually feel confident about. He knows property jargon can make perfectly reasonable people feel out of their depth, so he writes the way he wishes someone had explained things to him early on. His focus is first-time buyer guidance and investment strategy, two topics where bad information can cost people real money. Outside of property, he photographs landscapes on weekends, which has given him an eye for what makes a space worth something.
Blogs by Alex Milne
How long does it take to sell a house? Plan for 3 to 5 months from listing to closing, though some homes sell in weeks and others take almost a
You spot a listing that says “chain free” and your first thought is probably: great, but what does that actually mean for me? But don’t get too comfortable. I’ve watched
Completion day is the final step in buying or selling a home in the UK. It’s the day ownership legally transfers, funds move between solicitors, and you finally collect your
I still see lease and rent used interchangeably on most property listings, and after years of guiding first-time buyers and investors through tenancy decisions, that mix-up is one of the
Build a Stunning DIY Media Wall (Without Paying Someone Else’s Vacation Fund) A professionally installed media wall can run $2,500 to $6,000. Which is… a lot of money for “a fancy rectangle you stare at
Where Should Your TV Go When You Also Have a Fireplace (aka: The Battle of the Focal Points) If you’ve ever stood in your living room holding a tape measure, staring at your fireplace, then
Do You Really Need a Permit for Your Feature Wall? (Probably Not… But Sometimes Yes.) Feature walls are the gateway drug of home projects. One minute you’re innocently painting a little “accent” wall, and the
How to Stack Down Payment Assistance Programs (a.k.a. how to stop leaving free money on the table) If you’re buying a new build and you’re bracing yourself to cough up a down payment the size
Media Wall Materials Most DIYers Miss (AKA: the boring stuff that keeps your TV from landing on your toes) You know that dreamy Pinterest media wall? The one with the perfectly centered TV, the hidden