After many years of bad service from letting agents, I started to manage directly. OpenRent help landlords with this process and this is my review.
Author Archives: Richard
Learning to surf in Famara
My holiday notes from learning to surf in Famara, Lanzarote. If you plan on learning to surf in Famara then read on.
Happiness vs pleasure
Happiness & pleasure are often confused as the same, however, a life full of pleasure will often end badly.
Letting agents are a waste of money
Letting agents are a waste of money. I’m writing this with 12 years of experience dealing with terrible letting agents in London.
Not wanting kids needn’t require an explanation
Society tells us that having kids is positively lifechanging, however, this often isn’t the case. Not wanting kids needn’t require an explanation.
Landlord depreciation spreadsheet
Tracking depreciation in your rental property will improve your finances. Learn how to track depreciation as a landlord using a simple spreadsheet.
Budgeting with Monzo, Al Rayan Bank and a spreadsheet
How I budget with Monzo, Al Rayan Bank and a simple spreadsheet.
Well Man UltraVit blood test: maintaining optimum health
Blood testing is often reserved for when you have a medical problem. However, now they are so accessible, I get them often.
Spending time in early retirement
There’s lots of advise on how to retire early but less on what to do once retired. Here are my plans and ideas for what to do.
Financial Independence ratio: the measurement for quitting your day job
Financial Independence ratios explained and why they should be used instead of lean and fat fire.