How to Be a Good Neighbour
Tuesday, January 18th, 2022
A popular previous blog on Van Man York dealt with the complex situation of living beside nightmare neighbours. Obviously, we sincerely hope that you never need to follow the advice that we offer in that article! Perhaps more importantly, though, we also hope your own neighbours don’t have that particular page bookmarked. Have you ever […]
Read ArticleAm I Paying Too Much Rent?
Friday, December 24th, 2021
Life can be tougher for renters. Choosing whether to rent or buy a home is always a fierce debate, but for many people, it’s taken out of their hands. With so many people unable to purchase housing, the rental market is booming – especially right now, with more people than ever on the move. Those […]
Read ArticleGood News, Animal Lovers – it’s Getting Easier to Rent with Pets
Monday, September 27th, 2021
It can be tough to find a suitable rental property in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Finding a pet-friendly rental is even more challenging. Countless home seekers are frustrated by the dreaded words, “Sorry, no pets” in the small print of an advertisement. A mere 7% of private rental properties are advertised as pet friendly. Others […]
Read ArticleHow to Decorate Property for Rent
Friday, September 3rd, 2021
It’s no secret that buy-to-let property is an amazing investment. It’s not quite as simple as buying a property, finding a tenant and kicking back to count your money, though. To attract – and, more importantly, maintain – a tenancy, you’ll need to do some decorating. This is a different approach to decorating your own […]
Read ArticleMoving Home with an Adverse Credit History
Thursday, August 19th, 2021
Life in the 21st Century can be complicated – and expensive. No matter how careful you are with your money, it can be easy to run into trouble. Unfortunately, when it comes to financial matters, the property industry can be quite unforgiving. Adverse incidents on your credit report can make moving home difficult. Difficult is […]
Read ArticleHow COVID Has Changed Housing Priorities
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
COVID-19 is still sending ripples throughout the world in 2021, impacting every industry throughout the world. The housing market is no exception – though, unlike many, this sector has enjoyed an uptake in business during these unprecedented times. More and more people all around the nation are seeking to move onto pastures new. Some of […]
Read ArticleNew Builds vs. Older Properties – Which is Best for You?
Friday, July 2nd, 2021
Record numbers of people in the UK are on the move at the moment. Many of them are choosing to move into new builds. This is hardly surprising, as such developments are cropping up all over the nation. On paper, a new build is an ideal home. After all, a new house hasn’t had the […]
Read ArticleProperty Prices – How Much is Too Much?
Sunday, June 20th, 2021
When considering buying a home, cost will be a major deciding factor. It’s important to ensure you are getting a fair deal. Oscar Wilde, no stranger to a witty quip that contains truth within the humour, stated in Lady Windemere’s Fan that, “a cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.” When […]
Read ArticleStarting a Business from Your Home
Tuesday, June 1st, 2021
People all over the world have had their lives turned upside-down by the Coronavirus pandemic. This had led to a knock-on effect on the housing market, with huge numbers of people choosing to move house. One of the biggest reasons for this is the impact that COVID-19 has had on our working lives. Put bluntly, […]
Read ArticleProperty Websites – How to Choose the Right Portal for You
Saturday, May 15th, 2021
Looking for property is a very different experience to the days of yore. Before the dawn of the internet, finding a property to buy or rent involved perusing the windows of a high street estate agent, popping inside if something caught your eye. Of course, that’s an approach doomed to fail into the 21st Century. […]
Read ArticleStarting a Business from Your Home
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
People all over the world have had their lives turned upside-down by the Coronavirus pandemic. This had led to a knock-on effect on the housing market, with huge numbers of people choosing to move house. One of the biggest reasons for this is the impact that COVID-19 has had on our working lives. Put bluntly, […]
Read ArticleThe Best Restaurants in York
Monday, April 12th, 2021
Part of the excitement of moving to a new territory is learning about your surroundings. There is so much to see and do in York and the surrounding areas that you’ll never grow bored. Perhaps most important is learning where to eat though, especially if you’re looking for the perfect end to a romantic date. […]
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