A landlord has many things to consider when marketing one of his properties. A property aimed at the younger market and covered by student insurance will be vastly different to one decorated with the aim of attracting a young family. Having the right interior design could be the key to getting a tenant and a [...]
A survey released this morning suggests landlords with an interest in buy to let insurance can expect to see a boom in tenant demand as young people in the UK become disenchanted with the housing situation. The survey carried out by the National Centre of Social Research (NCSR) discovered that two out three people questioned [...]
The cold winter has left the country and spring is finally in the air. This is a sign that it is time to leave the sofa and television and head outdoors. But as the garden and patio await another season of barbecues, family gatherings and parties, now is the time to check if the harsh [...]
Private investors with an interest in second home insurance will not have been discouraged by the latest house price survey revealed by the Nationwide Building Society this morning. Nationwide is the UK’s largest building society and is regarded as having a finger on the pulse of house prices in Britain. Its latest survey showed that [...]
Perhaps the most popular addition to homes in the UK today is a conservatory. Only the most upmarket of homes in the past included a conservatory in their original footprint and so the current obsession with outdoor living necessitates an extension. With space at a premium the conservatory often doubles up as an office for [...]
A leading light at the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has predicted a bright future for tenants and landlords when the dust over the “Green Deal” debate settles. John Alker, Director of Policy at the CUKGBC, believes that once landlords with buy to let insurance get accustomed to the thinking behind the Government backed initiative, [...]
Despite its durability, an asphalt roof will not be immune to cracking, cupping, or even wind damage. Each one of these problems can cause water damage over time. If there are widespread problems on the roof, it may mean completely replacing the shingles. However, if the damage is restricted to just a few areas, the [...]
Plans have been drawn up that would see over 300 new houses built close to one of the most socially-deprived areas of Canvey in Essex, but worried residents and councillors are opposed to the plan as they fear the housing would only add to the areas problems. Developer Persimmon claim the new properties would be [...]
It matters very little to a person wanting a good night’s sleep whether they live in a house that has prefab insurance or is indeed a palace, it is the mattress below them that is the key to their dreams. You spend approximately a third of your life in bed and a good night’s sleep [...]
The revelation that five major banks look set to miss their target of cash lending to small businesses will come as no surprise to property investors with an interest in buy to let insurance. The Bank of England (BoE) yesterday reported that the UK’s five major banks had lent just under £17 billion to small [...]