According to recent research the number of part time landlords in the UK is on the rise. In fact, one in seven British adults now rents out a property to generate a second form of income. This ‘part time’ landlord trend has generated a £28 billion industry with the average property manager earning an average monthly income of £678.
Running a bouncy castle hire business can be incredibly enjoyable but like all independent enterprises it doesn’t come without its risks. This was illustrated in a recent incident which left a Newlyn family devastated after a malicious attack on their bouncy castle. The 44 foot long inflatable was the main money spinner of David and Marie Cooper’s family business and was rented out to schools, community events and private parties.
According to the latest statistics from leading mortgage lender Paragon, two million private landlords currently lease five million properties across the UK. This figure is only set to grow, with the UK government predicting by 2032, 33% of properties will be rented out by private landlords. If you lease a property and want to make 2015 your best year yet read on for a list of five New Year’s resolutions that every landlord should adopt in 2015.
The eco-friendly trend is sweeping the globe and the motor trade industry is not exempt. As a non-renewable resource petrol is simply not sustainable which has led more and more automobile manufacturers to launch electric and hybrid cars with zero emissions, incredible fuel efficiency and amazing eco-friendly credentials.
If you’re a buy-to-let landlord with monthly mortgage repayments, getting your property inhabited as quickly as possible is of the upmost importance. To help you keep the rent rolling in, we’ve put together a list to insider tips on how to get homes leased as quickly as possible.
Bouncy castles are fun and exciting however they should also go hand in hand with stringent safety precautions. To help ensure that your next bouncy castle party is 100% safe we’ve put together five must adhere to safety tips that are easy yet incredibly effective.
Fire damage is a very real risk for landlords across the nation. In fact according to the Association of British Insurance fire is one of the largest insurance sectors, with the average pay out claim per household ringing in at a huge £10,200! It’s no figure to sneeze at and highlights the absolute importance of having an adequate landlords insurance policy in place should anything go up in flames. Of course, taking necessary precautions is also an extremely effective way to protect your rented property from the risk of fire damage. To help you up the safety credentials of your property we’ve put together some useful tips on how to minimise the risk of fire when leasing to tenants.
If you’re a self-confessed automobile junkie tighten your seatbelt because 2015 is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying years yet! There are some incredible new developments in the making and we can’t wait to see what the world’s premier automobile manufacturers have up their sleeves. To get you well and truly excited we’ve put together this insider’s sneak peek at some of the hottest new car models that are set to hit showrooms in 2015.
Gone are the days of greasy pub food and lacklustre menus. Today’s pubs are all about offering clientele an out of this world eating experience. If you love to dabble in the best cuisine the nation has to offer we’ve put together a curated collection of Britain’s gourmet gastropubs.
2015 is fast approaching and business owners across the nation will be brainstorming ideas on how to maximise their bottom lines in the New Year. If you own a bouncy castle hire business, read on for some top tips on how to boost profits in 2015.