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How to Rent a House, Flat or Apartment

Before you begin searching for a house to rent, you should determine what you are looking for in a rental property. You must determine where you want to live, the type of property you want, your monthly budget (as well as deposit money), and the amenities that you want to be nearby.

These requirements include:

Preferred location – amenities nearby, in the city, or in the country
Type of rental property – house, room, studio, or flat
Length of expected tenancy
Unfurnished or furnished rental
Rooms needed – bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.
Parking – on-street or off-street parking
Land – garden or no garden

Setting a Budget

Determine a manageable budget. When you speak to a letting agent, the rental price could be stated as a weekly rate or a monthly rate. Avoid looking at properties that are rented for more than you can comfortably afford because this could tempt you … Continue reading >>>

by Michael Green — May 2, 2019 in Computer Technology In Business

How Would You Like To Take Underwater Photographs?

An open water dive is one of the most sensational experiences you can have in a lifetime. You can let yourself impressed by amazing wildlife, unspeakable colours and surprising sounds of these underwater creatures. It comes without saying that such an experience will make you want to capture it somehow, in order to share it with others or to savour it over and over again. This means they need a camera. But what camera should you get and how do you use it to capture those precious underwater moments?

Are You Looking To Buy A Camera?

Are diving and snorkelling part of your regular activities and hobbies? Do you think that you’ll have plenty of opportunities to use your camera? Perhaps you consider learning the art of diving from professionals, so that you can take this hobby to a new level. Or maybe you just want to create cool … Continue reading >>>

by Michael Green — May 2, 2019 in Computer Graphics

What You Need To Know About Driving In Europe After Brexit

Brexit will affect UK motorists who wish to drive in any of the EU countries in several ways; this article highlights the changes you must know about.

The changes to the regulations and laws around driving in Europe have a direct impact on driving lisences, driving permits, vehicle insurance policies and many other aspects that motorists will need to consider should they intend to drive on European roads after Brexit.

International Driving Permits

The Department for Transport has stated that in the event of the UK leaving the European Union without a deal, British motorists will be required to get their International Driving Permit (IDP) to be allowed to drive in the EU.
An IDP is nothing more than a translated variant of your actual driving license. It enables foreign officials to perform a quick check of your credentials. This permit costs £5.50 to buy and you can apply for … Continue reading >>>

by Michael Green — May 1, 2019 in Computer Technology In Business

Five Things HGV Drivers Do Which Annoy Fleet Managers

HGV drivers have it drilled into them that even small mistakes can be incredibly costly. While not every mistake is going to have huge consequences, a lot of HGV drivers – even those with a C + E licence – don’t realize how the things that they do (or do not do) can reduce the safety of their fleet, the efficiency of the business, and its long term productivity and profitability.

Some oversights are hard to fix but there are a few simple things that are quite impactful and that will make a big difference to a fleet manager’s ability to work efficiently. Let’s take a look at those mistakes:

1. Not using the driver card in the tachograph

Drivers need to put their card in to the tachograph before they start driving. Failure to do so is illegal. It means that the tacho recording will not be linked … Continue reading >>>

by Michael Green — May 1, 2019 in Computer Technology In Business