The COVID-19 pandemic has affected landlords in various ways and to different degrees. Luckier landlords may have seen minimal effects, but others have had to deal with loss of income, delayed repossessions and logistical challenges related to social distancing and self-isolation. And possibly cockapoos.
For national and local government, vulnerable people present a tricky dilemma in terms of housing. They often rely on the state to give them a place to live, but many have very complex needs which are not well served by normal rented accommodation. They might struggle with personal care, ongoing health problems, or other day-to-day tasks and admin.
Is it time to decorate your child’s room? Creating a space just for your little one should be a fun and rewarding experience. You might just find yourself remembering all the things you loved when you were their age. That said, it can also be challenging and there are certainly a few things to think about. We’ve put together some tips to help you along your way.
For some reason people seem to resent council tax a bit more than other forms of tax. Perhaps it’s because for most people their income tax and national insurance contributions are skimmed off their pay before the money ever hits their account, while VAT is usually included in the stated price of goods and services so we don’t always notice it. Council tax, on the other hand, comes in the form of significant monthly payments or a big annual bill.
Location? Check. Price? Check. Apartment floor? Hmm…
Living on the ground floor comes with its own rituals and quirks and today we explore these in a little more depth to help you along the decision making process. Plus, we hear a ground floor horror story from our very own Ezylet employee, Maxine. But before that, what are some of the perks to living in a first floor apartment?
