Of the vast number of things to be wary of when you first start looking to move out of the family home – perhaps after those dreaded college flats and all that communal living gives us. That initial independent life. But in these challenging times, of most younger people find they’re all trying to do […]
Homes
Wrapping Round The Problem Buildings
When I was on a recent trip to North America we saw many different types of houses, apartments and farmsteads – all in different materials. Mostly timber, it must be said. Whilst we were grinding our way around a very seriously busy and congested New York, there was plenty of opportunities to look up at […]
Homes / Rental
Property Manager Roles
There are many different approaches to property maintenance and property management. Sometimes these can be dealt with by the same company, as in a management holding group. This will define who the landlord is and who is responsible for the maintenance of the properties within the company portfolio. The responsibilities of a property manager, for […]
Homes
Landlords Charge Dodgy Upfront Fees
There are many changes afoot in the property and rental markets. Every few years we find news headlines saying this is being updated and that. Last year came the need for landlords to have the proper insurance to cover them and their tenants – although I’m sure that if I was renting to anyone, however […]