A new poll reveals the negative perception that Brits have of becoming a landlord, with 36% of UK adults saying it's extremely risky being a buy-to-let landlord.
Despite the negative perception, millions of buy-to-let landlords are reaping the benefits with data from HM Revenue & Customs showing that the number of buy-to-let investors in the UK is around 1.6 million, after an increase of 120,000 in 2014.
The research asked 2,000 people what their biggest concerns would be with investing in buy-to-let property. Making repairs to toilets (63%), and risking tenants...
THE Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is hoping the success of its nurse recruitment open days continues when it holds its latest event in Sidmouth later this month.
The Trust is looking for experienced and newly-qualified Band 5 nurses to bolster the teams at its community hospitals in East Devon.
The main aim will be to recruit enough nurses to enable inpatient services to be reinstated at Axminster, where the beds remain temporarily closed due to concerns over lone working and staffing levels.
There are also opportunities elsewhere in Devon, including at...
Country music singer songwriter Sasha McVeigh has announced her UK & Europe tour co/headlining with American star Sonia Leigh. The tour will begin in April 2015, to coincide with the release of Sasha's debut album. To her credit, Sasha has just finished recording her album in Nashville; a true privilege for any country music artists. Sasha is highly popular in America and will be appearing at major festivals throughout the year. Sonia currently has a single, "When We Are Alone", released to radio in the US which is being played extensively by Sirius XM The Highway (worldwide) and is on...
Last week’s meeting of all partners involved in Seaton’s regeneration welcomed the progress being made while expressing commitment to continue to drive the town’s regeneration forward.
The Board welcomed the new manager of Seaton Jurassic, Mike Ruiter, and heard that construction at The Underfleet site was on schedule for the July opening of the first hub including the cafe and shop.
The final interpretation plans have been agreed so installation can begin as soon as the building work is complete.
The first volunteer event was held in Seaton Town Hall on 26 March...
The finalised plans for the golf course alterations are now available at Exeter Golf and Country Club.
Following some weeks of consultation with the golf members, the Board have approved the plans of the work to be carried out over the next six months.
Golf course architect, Tom MacKenzie of MacKenzie Ebert and Exeter Golf and Country Club have appointed experienced golf course construction company 1st Golf to carry out the course alterations.
With the main alteration work commencing Monday 27th April, 1st Golf are carrying out initial enabling works in early April...
The Magdalen Chapter has been shortlisted as one of the best hospitality businesses in Devon.
The 2015 Exeter Express & Echo Awards highlights The Magdalen Chapter in the Best Tourism / Hospitality Business category. Also shortlisted in the category is Ladram Bay Holiday Park; Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel and Sandy Park. Winners will be revealed in a ceremony at Sandy Park on Friday 17 April.
Fiona Moores, General Manager of The Magdalen Chapter, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for this award. With such fantastic company in our category, to...
Exeter Comedy Grove resumes on Friday 17th April 2015 at the Lemon Grove in Exeter.
Again we will have the very best of UK live stand up comedy including TV names.
So grab your Friends/Family/work mates and get your tickets for a night full of excitement and laughter. The bar will be opene throughout and you'll not be disappointed!
Tickets £10 from www.exetercomedygrove.club (running low)
Headlined by James Redmond Best known for roles in Hollyoaks, Abs in Casualty and on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, plus four other top top comedians. There are two free tickts...
Devon and Cornwall Police is teaming up with partner agencies to tackle crime across Dartmoor over Easter and throughout the summer.
Local officers will be running Moorwatch, a multi-agency operation which aims to prevent and disrupt criminals operating in isolated rural areas, particularly at car park and beauty spots surrounding the national park.
The moor historically sees a seasonal rise in crime in the summer months with an influx of visitors to the region.
The operation will see dedicated regular high-visibility patrols mounted by neighbourhood policing teams...
Are there any connections between Easter and Ecology? Jesus, the son of Joseph from Nazareth, was a key participant in a new Jewish reform movement. In the face of the political oppression, religious corruption and economic exploitation of his day, his short ministry focussed on the release of those with heavy burdens, the freeing of the stigmatised and the healing of brokenness. By including the excluded, breaking social barriers and sharing acts of human kindness, he reminded those around him of God’s call to Israel to be a people of compassion and mercy, justice and peace. He also...
Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer opened the third annual Devon and Cornwall Street Pastor Conference by thanking team members for their incredible contribution on behalf of the police and every person they had helped.
The conference, held at Middlemoor Police HQ, was led by ex-Met officer Nick Cornish from the national Street Pastor charity Ascension Trust and supported by Devon and Cornwall Christian Police Association.
Twenty of the 23 teams operating across the two counties were represented amongst the 55 delegates. They had presentations from PCSO Steve Edser about human...
