Laura Bolick

As an investment, property has always been a consistent and appealing prospect — both to those already on the ladder and looking to grow a portfolio, and new investors dipping a tentative toe in the market. It does take a certain kind of person to become (and stay) successful as a landlord, but that’s not to say it’s the domain of the wealthy and/or business minded. What it does require is a generous dose of realism and common sense, and the ability to listen to the experts — which is ...

Purchasing property and becoming a landlord can be a great way to make a profit. If done correctly, it can be extremely lucrative — however, by the same token, if done in the wrong way, it can become a financial and emotional millstone. But what do we mean by the “wrong way”, and how can you make sure you don’t fall into the traps awaiting the inexperienced investor? Don’t worry — the answers are relatively simple. ...

Any experienced landlord knows their best professional friend is their property manager. Few people have the time or skills to manage their own investment, and this industry is definitely one that benefits from “allowing the experts to do their jobs.” Being a landlord is fraught with difficulties and challenges — in both a practical and legal sense — and having someone on your side, who understands the market, has the legal know-how, and is skilled in the administrational ...

Becoming a property investor can be exciting, daunting and profitable in equal measure. Making a profit through rental income is an excellent way of creating healthy cash flow, as well as potentially gaining equity through capital growth. But there are quite a few factors to consider before diving into the world of being a landlord. One of the most basic parts of the investment equation is understanding the concept and specifics of “rental yield”. ...

Purchasing an apartment, house or commercial property and making a profit through rental income can be an excellent investment — but it’s not for everybody. You might not think there’s much to it: purchase a place, install a tenant and receive your rent money, right? On the surface that is indeed the way you go about it; but there is a lot more ...

Property investing to make a profit by renting out is no longer the domain of the traditional wealthy landlord stereotype. Anyone with the means to secure and service a mortgage can purchase a house or apartment and rent it out to tenants with the view to (hopefully) making a profit. There are, of course, caveats to that, and it’s important not only to do your research, but also engage the help and advice of property experts before you make any financial commitment. ...

When you’re considering becoming a landlord, it’s not quite as simple as sticking a pin in a map, purchasing a house or apartment, installing a tenant and sitting back to count your money every month. Although we all wish that were true… You’ve no doubt heard the saying “location, location, location”? It may sound like a cliché, but ...

The process of water softening is essential for a huge range of industrial applications. It tackles the issue of “hard water”— which has high levels of calcium, magnesium and other minerals. This can cause debilitating limescale build-up on boilers and other vital equipment, decreasing their efficacy and causing costly downtime and other operational expenses. ...

Reverse osmosis (RO) has been around since 1959 (although the process of osmosis was observed in a laboratory setting as far back as 1758) and today it is used in a vast number of applications. In an industrial context, the process has become invaluable, and if not for this vital water purification technology, the world might look a very different place. ...

There are many industries that require the installation and use of a wastewater treatment plant, including food processing, textile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and mining - to name just a few. The effective and ethical management of large quantities of effluent produced by manufacturing or processes is essential, not only to ensure the smooth running of the operation, but also to stay compliant with strict discharge limits created to protect the environment and our dwindling ...

Water softening is an essential process for the great many industries that use water in their manufacturing or production operations. Neglecting to invest in the process can cause vital equipment failure, increased energy consumption, reduced efficiency, and costly repairs or replacements that may not have been necessary. Using a professional water treatment company to carry out the softening process is essential to ensure the job is done correctly and ...

The issue of how to manage industrial effluent is one that’s faced by countless businesses across a wide range of industries. One of the most important reasons that the industrial water treatment sector is so tightly regulated is its huge and vital role in ensuring compliance to environmental standards on a local, national and global scale. ...