Short term boost Last year, with Covid raging and so many of us working from home, many predicted that cities would become ghost towns as people took their city wages and invested in countryside properties. As the restrictions lift and companies look to see their employees back in the office, this has not proven to …
It is true that most house hunters turn straight to the internet when they are hunting for their next move, however, how many of us can admit to falling in love with a property online, and detouring on the way home from work to have a real-life peek before a viewing, or going for a …
This week we met landlord Ashley Wong, who has a portfolio of properties across the country. She is a full-time landlord and aspiring solicitor. She spoke to us about her journey so far: How did you take your first step onto the landlord ladder Understanding land is a scarce resource, I know its value will …
Talking about the weather used to be a simple British pastime, but these days it’s no longer smalltalk. While we’ve often rolled our eyes at the impact a simple change of seasons can have on the reliable running of our transport systems, the weather across the world is taking a darker, more dangerous turn. In …
However, as a landlord, you have a responsibility under the Landlord and Tenant Act 2004 to ensure that the water systems in your property are safe for a tenant, and with this in mind, making sure they are clear of any nasties like legionella. Legionella is a particularly unpleasant bacteria that if inhaled, can cause …
There is no hiding from the horrors that are currently befalling millions of Afghan families. As the country fell under Taliban rule, people across the world looked on in shock and despair as terrible scenes unfolded on our TV screens and news channels. But what happens next? Where have the thousands of people that flooded …
However, many landlords and tenants feel happier if there is something in place should the worst happen. As long as you make sure you are meeting all the required fire safety regulations, there is no problem in providing that little extra safety net. Remember though, if you choose to take the full belt-and-braces approach, there …
Will less working lead to more living? It is a truth universally acknowledged that you can’t be good at self-care, work and socialising all at the same time – but would an extra day off help that work life balance? There have been rumblings about moving to a 4-day work week for years and countries …
However, as internet consumers, we are often spoilt for choice. The rental market is no different, and tenants can be overwhelmed with the array of properties available to them. So how can you make yours stand out and be the obvious choice for the discerning online browser? Think of your advert as a shop window …
Going for Gold! Despite being delayed by a year, our Paralympians stormed into second place on the Paralympics 2020 scoreboard with 124 medals – 41 of which were gold. This event is one of the best examples of inclusivity in the world, allowing people with a multitude of disabilities, from blindness to impaired muscle power, …
