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Apr 012019
 

When managing a large portfolio of properties, it can be challenging to stay on top of the individual requirements of each garden and the changing seasons. From virulent weeds such as Japanese Knotweed to regular garden maintenance, this blog discusses the elements you need to consider when it comes to garden maintenance.

A well maintained garden will not only keep your tenants happy, but will help retain (and often increase) the rental value of your properties. All too often landlords don’t give as much consideration to the exterior of their properties as they should.  In reality, carrying out garden maintenance is essential to improving the appeal of your property whether it is vacant and for sale, or you are looking to attract your next rental tenants.  Continue reading »

Feb 012019
 

WHAT IS LEGIONELLA?

Legionella pneumophila is a bacterium that lives and breeds in water that if contracted can have very serious – even fatal – health implications for humans. Fortunately, most people exposed to Legionella do not become ill.  However, everyone has the potential to be affected by it and those that are develop a serious type of pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ disease. Occasionally a less serious version of the disease can be contracted, known as Pontiac fever. Those most at risk are people aged 50 or over, current and former smokers, people with a weakened immune system and those already suffering from a chronic disease.  Continue reading »

Jan 022019
 

In its earliest days GMC’s business model concentrated on taking vacant, repossessed properties and making them safe, habitable and fit for purpose to resell in the shortest time possible. This makes us experts in understanding what vacant properties require both in terms of maintaining property values and complying with insurance requirements. In this blog we share our insider advice.

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