Domek Property

11/05/2019

Section 21 allows a landlord to regain control of their property, without needing to make formal accusations against a tenant. Landlords do not get rid of tenants for “no reason” as the press have claimed. We would be completely bonkers to require rent paying, decent tenants to leave their homes.

Section 21 is used when a landlord has a legitimate reason for needing to regain their property, like needing to sell, or perhaps when the tenant is causing a serious nuisance to neighbours or destruction to the property. Yes, it’s possible to go through a long, protracted and costly court process, but having to make and defend accusations doesn’t do anyone any good. Section 21 still requires court proceedings, but it does simplify the process. Without it it becomes an even more costly and long process to regain possession of a property. Getting rid of section 21 would also make it near impossible to safeguard the well being of tenants in shared properties. If a tenant is causing distress to other housemates their behaviour may not be severe enough to warrant courtroom accusations, but could still be causing serious distress. We need to be able to safeguard the well being of out tenants.

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To highlight the short-sightedness of this policy to Government, we’re launching a postcard campaign to tell the Prime Minister directly the impact this will have on the market.

25/04/2019

I need your feedback on these layout options.

We are refurbishing a house for sale. Do we keep the layout as is, with 3 large bedrooms but a downstairs bathroom, or sacrifice bedroom size for an upstairs bathroom?

What do you think?

25/04/2019

Which layout would you prefer?

This 3 bed house is in need of refurbishment. The current bathroom is very small and downstairs, off the kitchen. We could potentially move it upstairs, as in the second image, but would need to sacrifice some bedroom space.

Which do you prefer, the current layout with 3 double bedrooms but a downstairs bathroom, or an upstairs bathroom with smaller bedrooms?

Do let me know by commenting below.

19/04/2019

One thing I particularly enjoy about travelling is the opportunity to live in a different place and experience something different from my norm. The patio attached to our holiday apartment is one lovely aspect, but something unexpected is how well the layout works. I’ve always been a fan of open plan kitchen dining spaces, but this little galley kitchen works surprisingly well. It’s still open to the living space, which allows for connecting to others, but is secluded enough to have the space to cook without the rest of the family getting in the way.

For long term living I’d need a bit more space, but a galley kitchen is something I had discounted before but I’d now consider.

What are the best and worst features of your home layout and why? Have you been inspired by a holiday home?

03/03/2019

They say the camera never lies. Perhaps, but it can be selective. I was rather concerned by what to do with this room, as right outside the window was a hulking yellow skip piled high with rubbish. But with a strategic angle and the right exposure it's barely noticeable.
When staging or photographing a room, make sure to pay attention to what you don't want in shot just as much as what you do.

01/03/2019

Had a busy day today staging and photographing a 6 bed HMO today. A great property, refurbished to a really high standard. The team did a terrific job, which makes the finishing details so much easier. This should make a great home for some new tenants soon.

26/02/2019

Had a pretty decent view to wake up to this morning. This was taken at the airBNB house I stayed at. The house was absolutely immaculate, and beautifully styled. Really made a difference to the enjoyment of my stay. The brilliant sunshine on the lake didn't hurt either.
What do you look for in business or holiday accommodation?

28/01/2019

I found this wall decorated with distressed shutters and painted letters in a restaurant. The effect was really striking. I'm a little torn on distressed paint effects though. The most affective and interesting looking are the genuine article, worn and weathered through time. I see a lot of furniture pieces that have been artificially distressed, and to me it looks really fake and naff. My thoughts are either get the genuine, aged article, have something done really well by a skilled craftsperson, or don't bother. What do you think of distressed paint effects?

23/01/2019

Putting together some e-design boards for inspiration. Here is a living room design with a more luxurious take on the industrial theme. What do you think, hit or miss?

-design