The lovely 1 bed Project Lime has been empty for a couple of weeks, its gorgeous, I love it, but it isn't massive. Compact, in estate agent's parlance.But last night I had a viewing and the call this morning said they wanted to take it. But not until the end of June. What do you... Continue Reading →
First newsletter for makeurmove.com
The first newsletter for Rich's site http://www.makeurmove.co.uk/ is about to be published and sent to all the landlords and property sellers on their database. I'm writing a monthly column for them about general landlord traumas and tips, and fielding questions - if they come in!Check it out if you are a landlord looking to advertise... Continue Reading →
Plastic grass? An artificial lawn?! No half naked men!?
What a perfectly hideous idea!Why on earth would you? Why would anyone buy an artificial lawn for a space where a real one would grow. Oh, yes, laziness and a complete disregard for nature. Only allowed for football pitches, completely shaded areas and event stands!Not would they stop any birds or wildlife coming to your... Continue Reading →
Ikea hackers feature my sticker madness
Went a bit mad with Ikea stickers for Project Cathedral, see earlier posts and the great ikeahacker.blogspot.com has featured them on their blog and site - cool!http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2009/06/3-ikea-hackeas-with-stickers.html
Project Deano – 1930’s semi landlord make-over
The guys have started on Project Deano today and the rip out commenced on time, well, after we'd tracked down an errant labourer. M was half way thru the Ok we'll see you tomorrow then sentence when I grabbed the phone and barked in a Debra from the Apprentice type fashion that M would be... Continue Reading →
Karchering – hold it like a machine gun!
It's how you hold it, don't you know.....
Chandelier a go go
The hairy lair is now spotless, repainted, and ready to let again, though I've had to reduce the rent. It's so competitive, rents are definitely heading south. I was chatting with Rich, a friend who runs makeurmove.com, an online estate and lettings agency: http://www.makeurmove.co.uk/ His experience is much the same, though his view was that... Continue Reading →