Interesting situation today. I couldn't get in touch with one of our tenants before Christmas and her post has been gradually building up into a large pile. This coupled with the fact that no-one had seen sight of her, she didn't pay her rent for December and her 6 month assured shorthold tenancy agreement expired on... Continue Reading →
Hey property professionals – there’s more to interior design than just cushion plumping you know! ;)
The introductory Moregeous Guest Blog for Interiors UK, taking place at the Birmingham NEC 22 - 25 January 2012: "It's not just retailers & designers who visit Interiors UK, savvy property professionals read Living Etc and watch Grand Designs too, you know! I'm your property developer & landlord blogger, Sian Astley, and I've spent the... Continue Reading →
We’re landlords, we don’t allow pets. Do we?
It's been a given for many years that smart landlords do not allow pets. Why on earth would we.... It may not be house trained = messy poo floors Pets can be a bit stinky and could make your property smell They may scratch the floors & damage the furniture If not cared for they... Continue Reading →
Handcuffs, rust & some tasty snacks, just a regular landlord’s week
It's been a rollercoaster of a week this week, more so than most, with an exciting interview trip to London, two flats to sort for new tenants, a battle to come off extra strong pain killers for my bad back, an attack from a free-falling wok, a big 'do' to get ready for this weekend... Continue Reading →
Ever had a ‘Wake-up Call’?
As a hands on landlord with lots of great tenants, it's hard not to get involved, in fact, it's virtually impossible. We're always around and about, gardening, doing odd jobs, getting stuff from the cellars so it's easy to see tenants on a regular basis and get to know them a little. To tell you... Continue Reading →
Textured glam wallpapers or half-painted skirtings – a landlord’s dilemna
It's taken a while but I finally realised this week exactly why I spend a little more time, effort and pennies that your average landlord on my rentals - I'm living vicariously through them as my own house is such a wreck! Each time I pick a delicious wallcovering or crystal chandelier I suspend my... Continue Reading →
More mafia madness and unsuitable rental candidates
Further to last week's craziness with Ms X, I learned from the agency who advertised the apartment that she still hadn't picked up the holding fee and in fact had been even more bonkers with them, constantly ringing to speak to various staff and even the owner of the agency, all of whom had politely... Continue Reading →
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