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Reporting repairs and allowing access. If you rent from the council or a housing association, you must let your landlord know about any repairs that are needed.

Reporting repairs and allowing access

Tenants must also allow access so that the work can be done. Landlord's procedures for reporting repairs Your council or housing association landlord should have a system for you to report repairs to them and for how and when the repairs will be done. They should provide you with information about this. There should be information about their repair procedures on their websites and in your tenants' handbook. Don't wait to report repairs or they could end up costing your landlord more, and some of the costs may be passed on to you. Get advice if you're having problems getting repairs done. Use Shelter's directory to find a local advice centre. 23 Surprisingly Gorgeous Homes Made From Shipping Containers.

Postcode-map-of-london.gif (910×826) Bright One Bed Near Tube Stations! in London. The Space If you're looking for somewhere nice to crash for a few nights, then this is a great spot!

Bright One Bed Near Tube Stations! in London

The location is amazing - a few minute walk to Hackney Central and maybe a five minute walk to Hackney Downs. Between these two tube stations you can get anywhere in London very quickly. This neighbourhood is definitely one to explore itself though - Broadway Market and London Fields are a 10 minute stroll away and are a destination in themselves for tons of Londoners on Saturdays. Generally a great space for a couple coming in for a weekend in London! The bed is really comfy and comes with four down pillows.

Secrets Of Running A Six-Figure Airbnb Business. It’s easy to tell that nobody actually lives here.

Secrets Of Running A Six-Figure Airbnb Business

The bedroom is furnished with matching dark-wood Ikea furniture. The large, empty closet is occupied only by a handful of hangers pushed to one side and an ironing board that doesn’t look like it’s ever been used. In the kitchen, there’s a cutting board; two wine glasses and two tea cups; four plates, four glasses, four bowls, four forks, four knives; and three spoons. But that’s just about it. My Airbnb host is leasing three apartments just like this one, all in the same building. A few years ago, my host--whom I agreed to to call "Bradley" (his choice) for this article--moved to San Francisco for a job as an options trader. Airbnb insists it's not a hotel. But among the other 10% are people like Bradley, who very much sees being an Airbnb host as a business. At 90% occupancy, Bradley can make about $4,000 per apartment on Airbnb. Getting Started. Secrets Of Running A Six-Figure Airbnb Business. 8 Ways to Earn More Money on AirBnB  Airbnb is growing quickly.

8 Ways to Earn More Money on AirBnB 

It seems everyone wants to put their place on it to generate extra cash. But one thing is left out of the public hype -- Airbnb'ing your place is not as easy as it seems! Like any income-generating business, it requires doing your homework and a lot of planning. That being said, doing it right can be very lucrative, sometimes generating more income than your full-time job. I joined the Airbnb family awhile ago and loved it. Features - Guesty. Rent a room in your home. The Rent a Room Scheme lets you earn up to a threshold of £4,250 per year tax-free from letting out furnished accommodation in your home.

Rent a room in your home

This is halved if you share the income with your partner or someone else. You can let out a room or an entire floor. How it works The tax exemption is automatic if you earn less than the threshold. This means you don’t need to do anything. You must complete a tax return if you earn more than the threshold. You can then opt into the scheme and claim your tax-free allowance. You can choose not to opt into the scheme and instead record your income and expenses on the property pages of your tax return. More information Read the Rent a Room helpsheet for more detailed information on how to complete the form, and when it makes sense to opt out of the scheme. We’re hiring. About SpareRoom Are you looking for a rewarding job?

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