Why buy-to-let is still worth it

Buy-to-let can be a great way to make use of property you can’t or don’t want to live in. It’s also a great way to make money without having to do a whole lot of work. Despite what you may have read about tax relief and proposed changes to the system, BTL is still a…

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Compare Letting Agent Fees

Don’t you just hate overpaying for something, then not getting a good service or product in return? If you’re a landlord looking for a letting agent, you’re obviously interested in letting agent fees and comparing the best performing agents. No doubt a good agent is of paramount importance. Wrong choices lead to bad tenants, vacant…

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Home Improvement Tasks to Do to Ensure Your House Sells Fast

Putting your house on the market can be incredibly stressful. From finding the perfect agent, to finding the perfect buyer, you want the whole process to go as quickly and smoothly as possible. To the owner, the nicks and dings a house accumulates over the years add to its character and the memories we have…

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Why periodic checks for safety are mandatory for a commercial property

Fully qualified and trained electricians need to carry out electrical inspections on commercial properties. The latest testing equipment is used. The equipment wouldn’t be any good if it were faulty, so that too is checked regularly. Specialist electricians carry out the safety checks; they know how to use the latest testing equipment. They pick up…

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The Past, Present & Future of UK Flooding

It is becoming fairly common to see UK flooding headlines splashed across the news (pun intended). Regardless of whether you believe in climate change or not, it is difficult to deny that, in recent years, the weather has been a lot worse than usual. While the country may have seen a similar quantity of rainfall…

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5 Step Property Developer Checklist

There are plenty of things that need to be considered when it comes to buying a worn-down property to develop, both before the process starts, and during. To simplify, this post outlines the most important 5 steps to purchasing a property for redevelopment. These are: Finding the Right Property Finding the perfect property to invest…

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Product Review: Colours Floor Varnish Oak Satin

Colours Floor Varnish Satin Oak

If you are looking to freshen up those exposed floor boards or maybe even you have just taken up the old carpet and discovered an amazing wooden flooring hiding away then you will certainly require a floor varnish. To get the best results from any form of decorating you will be required to put some…

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Product Review: Polycell Crack-Free Ceilings

Review Polycell Crack Free Ceilings

So you have those ghastly cracks in the ceiling and you are thinking to yourself how the best way to tackle them will be – Is it a few coats of paint that will do the trick, maybe some lining paper will wipe them away or you could of course simply carry on ignoring them……

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How to Set Up a Parking Lot

To set up a parking lot, business owners must consider the market for the business. Investing in parking is a tempting branch as parking lots keep up with the growing demand for car space, being a business opportunity that arises with the growing number of cars and other factors linked to insecurity and a higher…

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5 tips for improving employee performance

Estate Agents should not all look the same

Every manager wants his employees to be engaged at work and productive. However, do they help your employees stay motivated and make the most of their talents? In this context, it is very important to review employee performance. However, it needs to be reviewed taking into account some factors. Here’re what you can do to…

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Nottingham students creating the future of social housing

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To celebrate 100 years of council housing, Nottingham City Homes and the University of Nottingham are coming together for one week (4 – 8 November) to look at how council housing has changed over the years, but also what it needs to look like in the future. The Addison Act was passed in 1929 and…

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Will You Get Fair Market Value During An Eminent Domain Case?

The worst thing a homeowner can hear is that the government needs to condemn their property for an Eminent Domain case. All the memories and money invested in your home will be gone in a flash. But, the government is supposed to offer fair compensation when they take your property, right? In theory, yes. That…

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