Maintenance tips for landlords

Maintenance Tips for Landlords

Marketing your rental property can be time-consuming and costly. You need to first attract the attention of tenants in your area, take time to show the property and draw up contracts once a tenancy has been agreed. Achieving a first-class finish in your rental property can help attract the right kind of tenant, and most importantly, keep them. However, as a landlord, you should always be on the lookout for ways to reduce maintenance costs in the future.

Know Your Obligations

It is vital that landlords familiarise themselves with the new Homes...

Final chance to receive Community Fund donation

Since launching its Well Built Community Fund in 2014, RGB Building Supplies has helped 33 charities, schools and community groups complete projects they wouldn’t have otherwise been able to. The builders merchant is now giving groups the chance to receive £1,000 to spend on timber and landscaping projects before the initiative is refreshed and relaunched in 2021.

The donation is to be spent at an RGB branch and could be used to purchase landscaping materials to transform an outdoor area, or perhaps complete an eco-friendly community project with RGB’s FSC approved timber. However...

The best Asian restaurants in Shoreditch

When it comes to Asian food, Shoreditch has no shortage of options. Whether you’re after some aromatic Indian curries or the sour, saltiness of Filipino food, this London district has you covered This list takes you on a culinary journey to all corners of Asia without having to leave Shoreditch.

Here is a breakdown of five Asian cuisine options that are guaranteed to satisfy while you’re in London.

Filipino

RAPSA - 100-102 Hoxton St.

For the best Filipino cuisine not only in Shoreditch but in all of London, you’ve got to try RAPSA. The menu features creative takes...

5 handy ways to finance your business

Growing a business is the aim of any entrepreneur. But it comes with the challenge of financing. Finding out how to finance your business is quite confusing. When it comes to arranging finance for your start-up, expansion, or tough times, there is a flood of alternatives you can look out for depending upon your feasibility.

Various forms of funding can be reached out to, which are as follows:

Get a bank loan

The most common yet traditional way of financing your business is getting a bank loan. If you are starting or wish to expand your business, choose a bank that provides...

Frequently asked questions about payday loans

Payday loans come with a buffet of advantages, such as flexible repayment periods, no credit checks, quick loan approval process, etc. These loans help you meet your immediate expenses when you fall short of cash. Online lenders don’t go through a vast process of checking their clients' backgrounds before providing the loan, thus making the process easy and quick for everyone. You can expect to get the money within one business day. Even though these loans operate quickly, many people have questions on various aspects of payday loans.

1. Can you get a payday loan without a bank...

How To Seek Compensation For Back Injuries In Pasadena

The older you get, the more you come to appreciate and understand just how significant staying healthy is. Yes, you need essentials like a nice job and some companionship in life, but none of that would really matter unless you are healthy enough to enjoy those things. Unfortunately, trying to stay healthy can be challenging at times, not for lack of effort on your side but rather because sometimes things happen that you didn’t plan for. Take back injuries, for example. They are one of the most common injuries that people suffer from in Pasadena, and also one of the most debilitating. You...

Award-winning start to 2020 for SW property developer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2020 - 1:50pm

Premium South West property developer Burrington Estates New Homes, is delighted to have been presented with the prestigious 'Housebuilder of the Year' at the Insider South West Residential Property Awards 2020.

The awards ceremony took place on Thursday 30th January at the Mercure Rougemont Hotel in Exeter and was a celebration of landmark projects in the South West; along with architecture firms, advisors and agents which help turn them into a reality.

Burrington Estates New Homes, which was founded three years ago, 'stood out for the high standard of the new homes it is...

Highways teams dealing with Storm Ciara aftermath

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2020 - 1:26pm

Devon County Council’s highways teams are continuing to work around the clock to deal with the aftermath of Storm Ciara.

The county was battered throughout yesterday (Sunday 9 February), with winds speeds reaching around 75mph, causing numerous trees to come down.

Extra highways crews turned out to deal with reports of more than 60 fallen trees and branches across the county. These included trees at:

- Four Oaks Road at Tedburn St Mary, - Old Dawlish Road at Kennford, - Goldsmith Lane in Axminster, - Chambercombe Lane in Ilfracombe, - A361 North Devon Link...

Celebrating 'The Otters'

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2020 - 11:22am

Otter Garden Centre in Ottery St Mary marked another successful year with the annual team event, The Otters.

Over 100 team members attended the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ themed event, held in a beautifully decorated marquee. They were treated to a sumptuous three course dinner cooked by the management team, with surprise entertainment provided by The Singing Waiters.

Managing Director, Jacqui Taylor said: “This is a wonderful way to thank our hardworking teams for their incredible efforts over the year, especially during the busy Christmas period.

“As a family business...

Walking and cycling programme in Devon awarded Government grant

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2020 - 10:59am

Walking and cycling schemes in Devon have received a half-million pound boost, thanks to a funding announcement today (Friday 7 February).

The £500,000 grant from the Department for Transport will extend Devon County Council’s Access Fund Programme for a fourth year.

The programme aims to increase the proportion of walking and cycling trips to workplaces, schools or colleges in Exeter, Barnstaple and Newton Abbot. Along with additional initiatives, such as Carshardevon.com and cycle confidence training, the programme has so far saved an estimated 2,500 tonnes of carbon...

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