When a landlord comes to sell a tenanted property, there is a dilemma to be faced.Should the landlord serve notice on the tenant to sell the property with vacant possession or should the landlord sell with the tenant in situ?
Read MoreIts almost Halloween! A chance to let your spooky side show. The leaves are falling off the trees, the nights are drawing in and its cool without being too cold. Halloween is one of the best celebrations of the year and something everyone can join in with.
Read MoreIt can be all too easy to collect and hang onto unused clutter. When your living room seems to have much less room, your spare room is a no-go area and your wardrobe is bursting at the seams, it may just be the right time to take a deep breath and undertake a serious declutter to create more space.
Read MoreWhen youre expecting a new arrival, one of the most exciting jobs you can get on with is preparing the nursery. There are some wonderful options for beautiful furnishings and creative dcor ideas around and you can find a lot of excellent ideas online. From funky wallpapers and quirky mobiles to functional storage and colourful flooring, all you need to do is bring it together to create something individual and fantastic.
Read MoreThis week, Communities Secretary Sajid Javid announced far reaching plans which will affect not just lettings agents, but also landlords. As ardent campaigners for regulation, Northwood is delighted at this news.
Read MoreTheres no doubt that moving home can be stressful. While there may be a frisson of excitement because of new opportunities over the horizon, there are also some major issues to consider. How do you get all your stuff packed up and moved safely? How are you going to make friends in your new location? Is it going to be okay?
Read MoreIf youre lucky enough to have a spare room, transforming it into something new and exciting may well be top of your list of decorating jobs. Too many of us use that room to store the clutter weve collected over the years rather than developing a space that is practical and useful.
Read MoreOne of the important decisions for landlords who provide a furnished let to make is what to include. While there are some basic rules such as making sure the safety and condition of the furnishings are up to standard, much will depend on the type of tenant you are looking to rent to and what their personal requirements are.
Read MoreDid you know, that, as a landlord, in order to be compliant, you have to adhere to over 140 Government statutes and regulations?
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