'I slapped my quid on the counter and left with him wrapped around my neck like a love-sick koala'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukI've embarked on a pre-Spring, Spring clean this last week thanks to an untimely home inspection on behalf of the property agency.
Now anybody who rents their home will be used to these maybe twice, but certainly once a year. It's where an inspector comes in and look for damp issues, working smoke alarms and overall cleanliness to identify potential "issues".
What I wasn't expecting this time was to be told that my landlord is seriously considering selling up. It means for the first time in nine years, I'm thinking about finding a new place to live - oh, the joys. READ MORE: Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium was once a true 'wonder to behold' Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go So I downloaded the usual property apps and - 'dear god!' What's with the cost of renting these days?
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