Property, no such thing as a safe bet?

Property, no such thing as a safe bet?

Coronavirus has caused an inevitable shake up in the property world.  One thing COVID-19 has confirmed is nothing in property is a safe bet. We’ve heard this statement so many times already, but this virus does not discriminate. Strategies Strategies are...
Once upon a time in a House Share

Once upon a time in a House Share

Is your House Share an ugly duckling waiting to blossom into a beautiful Swan? How many ugly ducklings do you think are out there?  LOTS!  When I scroll through the numerous portals for advertising rooms I’m quite often stumbling across some ugly ducklings. ...
HMO Maintenance Check List 

HMO Maintenance Check List 

HMO Maintenance If you own a HMO you will already know that the maintenance is never ending.  With so many feet passing through the home you’ve created it is essential to make sure that you or your agent are checking the property monthly. Some of these tasks...

Don’t take my word for it..

Dressing your rooms will make the difference between getting a tenant and not. Don’t take my word for it, the stats don’t lie!  The interest on this advert increased by over 50%. So, I’ve managed this HMO for probably 6 years or more, it’s a harmonious house and...

I’m here to solve your HMO problems..

It’s quite a bold claim isn’t it! I say this because I KNOW that with my experience in running and setting up HMO’s for the last 8 years and the fact I’ve been investing in property myself for the past 20 years, your property couldn’t be in better hands. We...

Everyone has a why, whats yours?

Whether you are an entrepreneur and own a business, you want a family, you strive for a fantastic career or just want that really cool car, EVERYONE has a why.  The reason why we do things. This is the reason why one of my lovely landlords decided to be hands off with...

The Perfect Viewing

The Perfect Viewing Is there such a thing as a perfect viewing?  Probably not but let’s cover some essential points to give yourself the best possible chance.   Getting the viewing in the first place can be the hard bit so dress to impress, take loads of photo’s...

Wow time flies!

Firstly let me apologise, although I’ve been quiet I can assure you there has been lots of exciting stuff going on in the world of Property and House and Home. Since I last came on line I’ve set up seventy three new rooms for lovely new tenants, tenanted...
Home Staging

Home Staging

How many vendors or landlords think about staging their properties but then think it’s more hassle than it’s worth.  I’m here to tell you it is worth the hassle.  If you want to maximise rent achieved or sale price then Home Staging needs to be...

All done!

So, I cheated a bit, I got so excited I skipped from the ‘oh god, where’s all this stuff going to go’ to the finished article.  The house is complete and I’m really excited to say it looks fantastic.  Renovating houses is not easy and you do...
It’s all coming together..

It’s all coming together..

I’m really pleased, we are gradually moving to the phase I enjoy the most, it’s all coming back together.  The bathroom suite has been fitted and the tiling has been done.  Worktops have been cut and the tiles are being done, we even have paint on the...
2 Bedroom Renovation Project

2 Bedroom Renovation Project

I’m really excited about the new renovation project, its not going to be a house share just a nice two bed starter home or ideal BTL.  I’ll be posting regular updates so you can follow our progress.  First job, gut it, remove the wall between the kitchen...