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Whether you’re starting university or a new job, if you find yourself living in an HMO there are some ways to keep the peace and be able to enjoy your new home and your flatmates. This is especially important if it’s the first time living with people who aren’t your family. Choosing flatmates who

Are you a college student or a young professional looking to find the perfect home rental? Here are some tips to get you started. Start early As a college student or young professional, your first option is to find a place that's close to your college/workplace respectively, so you can avoid commute time. But

Yes, Liverpool is known as the birthplace of The Beatles. They began in Liverpool and wrote about some areas such as Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields, which you can visit and explore while playing the songs so rich in things Liverpool. The Beatles aren’t its only claim to fame. Liverpool is rich in history

Living with someone, in close quarters, who you don’t know can be a challenging situation and a source of anxiety, at first, but it can also be a great experience. The person or people who you’ll be living with during your university years can also become your best friend. Communication is probably the most

New Article 4 information announced for Liverpool New plans have been revealed regarding the upcoming implementation of Article 4 in the Liverpool area. Not sure what article 4 is? Read our FAQ here to find out more. Article 4 is the council's effort to reduce the number of HMO (Houses of Multiple Occupancy)

Liverpool is growing and the ‘regeneration scheme’, as it is being called, is leading the way. The Knowledge Quarter is the flagship regeneration scheme but there is much more happening. Investment and development in science and technology buildings are also playing a large part, as is the new cruise ship facility. It’s exciting times

Tips to Get Along with Your Flatmates So, like many others in Liverpool, you’ve decided to share a flat with others. Whether you are a professional or a student, sharing a house or flat with others whom you don’t know can be a challenge, but it can also be amazing. In Liverpool, you’re

Advantages of Using a Letting Agency Why use a letting agency, you may ask. Well, there are many advantages for landlords and tenants alike to use a letting agency. After all, they both want, basically, the same thing – a good landlord or tenant, hassle-free maintenance of the property and a way of

Happy Global Scouse Day! One of the many happenings in Liverpool throughout the year is Global Scouse Day. Every year on February 28th there is a celebration of “all things Liverpool”, celebrated around the meat or veggie stew called Scouse. It has turned into a week-long event so if you missed it this

Tenant's Rights and the Advantage of Using a Letting Agency The landscape for renting can be a bumpy one, indeed. If you’re lucky, you’ll find a place that has a decent landlord who respects your rights and maintains the property. On the other hand, If you’re not so lucky, you could find yourself

Investing in Liverpool is Your Best Bet If you’re looking to invest in property to let, Liverpool is where you should be looking. New research has found that Liverpool is the UK’s number one hotspot for buying to let, with rental yields at 8% with mortgage costs taken into account. The costs of

Flat-Sharing Impact on the Housing Market is Great for Investors Are you thinking about purchasing a home to let? Have you considered converting the property into a house of multiple occupants (HMO)? HMO’s are not just for students any longer. Research is showing that many people are renting with flatmates to help bring

It’s been 10 years since Liverpool as designated as the European Capital of Culture and it’s celebrating this anniversary with impressive events throughout 2018. The European Capital of Culture is a city designated by the EU for a period of one calendar year during which it organises a series of cultural events with a strong

Whether you’re a student, a professional or a family, the centre of Liverpool is not out of reach. The rents are below the national average and well below London’s rates. If you want to be close to the action of the city centre, shop around and see what areas suit your needs. The city of

No matter your age, Christmas can be a fun and magical time of year. Whether you’re a newcomer to Liverpool or a born and bred Scouser, there’s plenty to do in Liverpool over the Christmas holidays. A time of lights, magic, cheers, food and friends – there’s never a dull moment in Liverpool. There’s just

Benefits of Using a Letting Agency Most people who invest in a house to let as a house share like the idea of making some income off their investment but do not want to be involved in the day to day management of the property. I can be a full-time job. That’s where a letting

Liverpool's Chinatown Still Has Life Liverpool’s Chinatown might be thought of to some as a bit of a dead end. Don’t believe it. There is movement afoot to breathe new life into it and you can part of that. It’s been almost twenty years since the famous arch was built, welcoming everyone to Chinatown. While

Oh, the sights that you can see in Liverpool are plentiful and interesting. The shops and bars are great for window shopping or finding treasures you didn´t know you wanted and for relaxing with a beverage after a great meal. But there´s so much more in Liverpool that needs exploring. The Hilbre Islands are an

Four years ago a group of people living in Kensington formed the Kensington Residents Association. They are all long-time residents of Kensington and are fed up with what has happened to their neighbourhood. You won’t find a name or a picture of anyone in the group. They are all too frightened to go public. The