Dorm life is not all fun and games, even thought that’s how it seems in every teen movie. Being away from your home leaves you with a lot to handle; on top of going to classes and studying for exams y…
More students are choosing managed accommodation
Student numbers are increasing across the UK right now, with the latest UCAS figures showing a record number of 18 year olds applied for a place at university last year. As a result, higher education …
Top Summer Maintenance Tips All Landlords and Tenants Need to Follow
Summer has finally arrived, bringing its annual dose of sunshine and positive vibes. But before anyone starts throwing BBQs down, tenants and landlords alike should ask themselves one simple question …
3 Ideas For Turning Your Home Into A Fun Playground
When we’re choosing and establishing our home for our family, we’re taking care mostly about its functionality. Of course, there is some aesthetics and design involved, but primarily we’re trying to m…
Am I Spending Too Much On The Upkeep Of My Property?
One of the biggest ongoing costs that landlords face is maintenance. From end of tenancy cleaning and replacing broken furnishings to fixing a leaking roof, tenanted properties need a lot of TLC to ke…
How to Manage Your Bills When Sharing a Flat With Complete Strangers: the Student Guide
By the Smoor team Smoor is the people to people lettings platform that creates a safe and secure environment to let and rent property. Find them on Twitter, Facebook & instagram @smoorapp …
The One-two-three of Running a Pet-friendly Rental Property
In the world of property sales and landlordship, tenants or owners with pets are often perceived as a double-edged sword. Cats and dogs, in particular, can cause an incredible amount of damage in the …
The 3 C’s to Dealing With Messy Refuse Bin Store Areas
If you’re involved with any form of communal refuse area at a property, maybe in a block of flats or office block, then you’ll appreciate how these areas have a habit of getting out of control. Whethe…
Should Your Next property be Eco-Friendly?
Due to the high demand of housing within the UK, we’ve seen an immense increase in the number of properties being rented out as well as a decline in the number being sold. In 2015, it was reported tha…
10 Ways to Spruce Up the Outside of Your Home
Often, people get carried away decorating and redecorating the interior of their homes that they forget about the outside! The exterior of a house is arguably the most important feature; as the first …