I’m refurbishing my flat before putting it back on the market and I feel it would look better with a nice big houseplant in the bright east facing kitchen. However I’m putting new Lino in. Would that be asking for trouble ( spills, stains etc). Anyone else rent properties out with houseplants in situ to help style the space? Any reason not to? Thanks in advance.
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Just put a tray to catch any stains -
What happens when it dies? I can't keep my own houseplants alive for long.Originally posted by Lots on View Post
Buy a nice big fake/silk houseplant.
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The only one worth putting in is a false one! Seriously, don't impose your taste on the tenants.Comment
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I guess if it dies it dies. It gives the tenants the option if they want to look after a plant.Comment
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You could give them the option to keep it or not but don't include it in the inventory. If I was the T I wouldn't be happy paying out for a plant that had died (similar lack of green fingers here).Comment
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Thanks, not including it in the inventory is a good idea. I’d never ask for a refund in a dead houseplant but it’s good to be transparent.Comment
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Reply to EPC recommendationsTo answer your original question - you can do any improvements you like, in any order you like but the order on the EPC should give the results listed. However:
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Reply to EPC recommendationsI'd be happy with a cheap one who gives a high rating.
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Reply to EPC recommendationsI can see merit in this, but....... i can see the rise of the '' Expensive EPC assessor'' !!! And i don't mean the amount on the invoice
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Reply to EPC recommendationsNot if they were a FTB and not renting it out..... then they are like the rest of the 95% of everyone else.... a simple home owner not subject to all this EPC nonsense....05-07-2022, 18:46 PM
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Reply to EPC recommendationsThank you for the advice - it may be difficult to sell up because any new owner would face the same problems (if well advised)05-07-2022, 18:40 PM
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Reply to EPC recommendationsAs said, it is all about to change so i would not be spending a penny on anything..... even then if it started to cost the figures you're quoting i would be looking to sell up.05-07-2022, 18:07 PM
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