If there is a sudden, steep change of gradient in the level of the land on your property, or if your foundations are under threat from a sliding hill, you should consider building a retaining wall.
Lead paint can be potentially hazardous to your health. How do you tell if a particular coat of paint is lead based? They look the same. It isn't worth the risk, especially when the risks are so high and the tests for lead paint so easy! Discover if you have lead paint the easy way.
With winter on our doorstep (as I write this it is pouring with rain) I thought I would cover the issue of mould/mildew/dampness. In the past I have inspected a couple of properties where mould has been a major problem.
Do you have an attractive rental property? Find out how to have a great looking rental property without paying a fortune!
With a regular property inspection report of the rental during a tenancy (not just the start and end of a tenancy) it should be possible to keep the property in good order and up to standard.