I should know when I ask Mr M to 'just sort something' that devastation occurs. Devastation in a good way, in that you have a clean slate to start afresh with, but his idea of taking wallpaper off is most mens back breaking work. The bathroom in our house was quite hideous when the students... Continue Reading →
Design: Geeeeeeeeeorgeous dining space at Quintessentially Soho
I could manage a lunch or two at Quintessentially Soho, the specially designed pop-up members’ lounge and events space within the amazing Grade I listed Georgian House of St Barnabas building in Greek Street, London. The charity has provided shelter and support for the capital’s homeless for more than 150 years and Quintessentially's charitable arm has got involved... Continue Reading →
Business: Tenant arrears getting worse, but eased with help from Gemini Debt Collection
Rear arrears for landlords area serious concern right now, and some quite scary figures show at least 1 in 3 landlords have tenants who are struggling to pay their rents. http://www.landlords.org.uk/news/pressreleases/2009/pressrelease-200903301in3landlordshaverentarrears.htm I noticed it about 18 months ago, tenants started giving notice to move back with parents or siblings, and the one bedders which had... Continue Reading →
Dressing a couple of ex-rental apartments for sale
This is one for you landlords - how to get the best from your property in just a few hours, with no painting allowed and on a tight budget. Part of last week's job load was to work on two ex-rental flats which are now to be put up for sale. Long gone are the... Continue Reading →
Dressing an ex-rental kitchen: quickly and inexpensively!
I helped a friend / fellow landlord this week who is selling some apartments. They'd previously been rented out, and though in great condition, as you can see below, just didn't look very bright, cheery and loved for potential buyers. It's a tough market out there, with prices having most definitely fallen, so a small... Continue Reading →
Tips: How to luxe up a bathroom roller blind
The finished Liner Luxe bathroom cried out for a glamorous twist to the window treatment, but it had to be practical too. Roman blinds are elegant but with a family using the room for regular showers, the steam and dampness can be a problem for folded material. The very words 'roller blind' may conjure up... Continue Reading →
