Guide: Legal and Finance (Page 10)
Top Tips for Landlords on Rent
Many landlords are unsure of where they stand when it comes to negotiating rent increases and dealing with tenants who fall into arrears. The law on rent is complex, and governed by a number of rules, stipulations and exceptions. As a landlord, you need to know them, to ensure that you’re operating within the law and that both you and your tenant have a fair deal. Increase Rent by Agreement ... ❯❯❯
6 Ways to Protect New Purchases After the Holidays
The holiday season was full of lights, joy, and of course, expensive gifts. Still, thieves know that many homes are ripe with new goodies and are waiting for their chance to get their hands on them. If you want to protect your new gifts, then there are special precautions you should take. Save Your Receipts If the unthinkable happens and your new laptop was stolen, you can rest comfortable... ❯❯❯
Renting problems that can easily be avoided
Three Common Renting Problems That Can Easily Be Avoided You’ll no doubt be familiar with tales of renting woe. It’s entirely possible you have one or two yourself. However, there are several issues that are preventable – either by tenant or landlord – just by having a checklist of important potential snags that will protect both sides. Seek References Although this may seem like one for... ❯❯❯
Downsizing Depression: The 3 Sacrifices That Aren’t So Bad
When times get really tough and you desperately need to save some cash, it sometimes means moving into a smaller, cheaper home. For some people, this means letting go of their luxurious 6 bedroom home with 4 bathrooms and an acre of land, but for others, it means leaving behind their cosy 3 bedroom family home and embracing apartment living. This is no easy task if you’re used to living fairly... ❯❯❯
5 Low Cost Ways for Renters to Stay Cool in the Hot Summer Months
If you are a renter, you know the pains of trying to stay cool in the summer months. In most cases, when you rent an apartment, you are lucky to have an A/C unit. If you do, chances are that it hasn’t been serviced or repaired in multiple years – and who knows how old the unit is. Also, if you have an absentee landlord who doesn’t care much for how comfortable you are in the summer months, it is... ❯❯❯
Frugal Solutions To Manage Your Residential Electric Bill
Everyone needs electricity, but everyone doesn’t need to go broke trying to pay his or her bill. If you’ve recently put yourself a budget, you’ll want to pay special attention to your electricity bill since it’s one of the many recurring bills that you have to pay. You’ll be glad to know that there is a flexible range of solutions that will help you manage your residential electric bill on a... ❯❯❯
5 Ways for Apartment Renters to Save Money on Winter Heating Bills
Winter is almost upon us – are you prepared? When it comes to saving money on winter and heating bills in your home – things are a little easier, because you have the freedom to make adjustments. Yet, when it comes to an apartment you are renting, things get a little trickier. If you start to notice higher than usual heating bills, chances are something needs to be repaired – the thermostat,... ❯❯❯
Equity Release, A Good Property Investment Financing Option
As the global population density increases and land as a factor of production become unaffordable resource to majority of people, more individuals are finding it more reasonable and even convenient to invest in apartment. Some of the major benefits include relatively low cost of property maintenance and abundance of amenities such as security systems. Although there are varied properties... ❯❯❯
5 Apartment Heating Tips to Save You Money
If you happen to live in a city where the winter weather tends to be especially harsh and you’re also an individual who lives in an apartment, then you can probably attest to the fact that depending on how cold it gets, sometimes your heating bill can end up costing you a couple of hundred dollars—easily. It doesn’t have to be that way. There are actually some things that you can do that will... ❯❯❯
5 Products That Can Help You Save Money and Energy in Your Apartment
When it comes to cutting your carbon footprint, there are all kinds of steps you can take. For one thing, you can take the 3 Rs to heart by reducing the amount you consume, reusing whatever you can (instead of buying disposable items), and recycling items that you no longer need. You could also add a fourth R to your list by purchasing reclaimed furniture for your apartment. You can take public... ❯❯❯
