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
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 →
No more boy tenants with long hair. Ever.
There is not a cat in hell's chance I am ever again renting a flat to a boy with long dark hair, who owns any type of musical instruments. Over the years you kind of get to know types, and how they will be, clean, fussy, easy going, annoying....Computer geeks are great, and never bother... Continue Reading →
Gathering ideas for Project Home
I'm not sure why I am even writing this, because the chances of ever getting round to renovating my home, with each passing credit crunched day, are slim to remote.... but I am nonetheless starting to gather inspiration for Project Brook.How lovely are these images posted by My Sweet Savannah? http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-heart-silhouettes.htmlAnd perfect in style for Brook,... Continue Reading →
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